Chapter 75: Might As Well Go For A Stroll |
The Law Enforcement Hall, the Wukang Mountain branch of Law Enforcement Elder Ke Yizong.
Under the guidance of a Wukang Mountain Disciple, Xiang Lan'er followed cautiously.
Standing before the hall, the Guiding Disciple reported, "Elder, she has arrived."
Without needing his reminder, Elder Ke, seated behind the desk, was already watching closely Xiang Lan'er.
It was understandable that this woman appeared cautious and uneasy, and her beauty also made him understand why Bian Weikang was so enthralled.
"Greetings, Elder."
Xiang Lan'er bowed slightly in greeting.
Elder Ke waved his hand, dismissing the disciple.
After only the two of them remained in the hall, he finally asked, "Are you certain you truly wish for lifelong companionship with Bian Weikang?"
Elder Ke nodded slightly, "Good.
It's rare to see such lovers. I am willing to help fulfill your wish.
Do you want an opportunity to become a Wukang Mountain Disciple?"
Xiang Lan'er looked up in surprise, stunned for a good while before affirming, "Yes."
Actually, even if the other party hadn't said anything, she knew what it was about; the Insider had informed her beforehand.
Elder Ke: "The Shengshen Continent will host a Grand Event called the 'Heavenly Rain Meteor Grand Assembly'. Have you heard of it?"
Xiang Lan'er was a bit at a loss but still honestly replied, "My Young Master mentioned it recently."
Elder Ke: "Good that you know.
According to the Rules, Wukang Mountain must dispatch five Disciples to Participate in the Conference. This is an opportunity for you.
Are you willing to Join Wukang Mountain and become a Wukang Mountain Disciple?"
Xiang Lan'er immediately froze on the scene, gradually showing a bitter expression, seemingly understanding something. She nodded slightly, "I am willing to join Wukang Mountain as a Disciple."
Elder Ke hummed, "You've thought it through.
The world is vast, and there are many places you can go. It doesn't matter if you don't want to Join Wukang Mountain; no one is forcing you."
Xiang Lan'er gave a difficult, bitter smile, "I am willing to join Wukang Mountain and participate in the 'Heavenly Rain Meteor Grand Assembly' as a Wukang Mountain Disciple."
Elder Ke: "When the Participant List is announced, Weikang will surely be surprised to see your name on it.
How will you explain?"
Xiang Lan'er lowered her head in sadness, "I will say that I voluntarily signed up to participate, and no one forced me."
"A smart person.
Alright then, become my disciple. We can skip the Red Tape."
Elder Ke finished speaking, flicked his finger, and unleashed a Finger Wind at a small bronze bell hanging nearby, making a crisp sound.
Disciples immediately heard the news and entered.
"She has become my disciple. Take her to Elder Yin to go through the Initiation Ceremony."
"Yes."
Skipping even the most basic Apprenticeship Ceremony for a Disciple to greet their Master, Elder Ke directly had Xiang Lan'er escorted out.
Xiang Lan'er, absent-minded, had just stepped outside when she saw two familiar faces waiting in the Corridor. They were none other than Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang.
"Oh, Young Lady Xiang, why are you here too?" Wu Jinliang asked curiously.
The two of them were completely baffled, unsure why they had been summoned here.
Seeing Xiang Lan'er, they suddenly had a bad feeling.
Xiang Lan'er nodded slightly in greeting, saying nothing, but her complexion was quite unwell.
The Disciple who had brought Shi Chun and the other man over began to call out, "Let's go."
The two hurried to follow, occasionally looking back at Xiang Lan'er's departing figure.
Inside the hall, upon seeing Ke Yizong seated in a position of authority, Shi Chun and the other man immediately uniformly paid respects, "Greetings, Elder Ke."
This time, Elder Ke did not dismiss the Disciple, nor did he beat around the bush.
He went straight to the point: "I intend to recommend the two of you to represent Wukang Mountain at the 'Heavenly Rain Meteor Grand Assembly' in Shengshen Continent. Are you two willing?"
"Huh?" Wu Jinliang let out a strange cry.
Shi Chun was also a bit confused, wondering if he had misheard. Then, recalling Xiang Lan'er's expression just now, he suddenly sensed something wrong and quickly said, "Elder Ke must be joking.
Not only are we guilty persons, but we are also not Wukang Mountain Disciples. There is no reason for us to participate in the Conference."
Elder Ke: "Simple.
You can become my disciple right now, and then naturally, you'll have a reason to participate.
Furthermore, I don't wish to beat around the bush with you two.
After you killed our Wukang Mountain Disciple Wei Bian, Wukang Mountain initially intended to give you a light punishment. However, you repeatedly refused to mend your ways, daring to flee without permission, and later repeatedly beat our Wukang Mountain Disciples.
I haven't had time to officially inquire into all these offenses.
Since I've called you here today, it's to settle scores with you.
You should also know what this 'Law Enforcement Hall' is. Your offenses, merely for killing a Disciple of this Sect, could lead to your execution on the spot!"
Wu Jinliang let out another strange cry, "Wei Bian instigated people to assassinate us beforehand; we were acting in self-defense."
Elder Ke: "Who saw Wei Bian instigate an assassination? How many people do you think saw you assassinate Wei Bian? Here, my Wukang Mountain has the final say.
Even if you appeal to the Heavenly Court, it will be handed over to the local jurisdiction for investigation. Do you think the Sheng Continent Regional Government will listen to you or to me? Besides, you won't even have the chance to appeal to the Heavenly Court.
I will ask you two one last time: do you want to be executed on the spot, or do you want to join Wukang Mountain, participate in the 'Heavenly Rain Meteor Grand Assembly,' and atone for your misdeeds? You choose. I will absolutely not force you!"
Wu Jinliang grimaced.
Shi Chun's corner of his mouth twitched.
The two had truly witnessed what it meant to be overbearing.
Wu Jinliang suddenly turned his head and asked, "Chuntian, that 'Heavenly Rain Meteor Grand Assembly' must be very lively. I'd quite like to gain some experience.
What do you think?"
"Exactly my intention." Shi Chun nodded in agreement, then cupped his hands in salute to Elder Ke, "I am willing to become Elder Ke's disciple."Wu Jinliang also cupped his hands in salute, "May Elder Ke help fulfill our wish."
Again, without any Apprenticeship Ceremony, Elder Ke waved his hand, "Take them to Elder Yin to go through the Initiation Ceremony.
Also, inform the Discipline Hall that they no longer need to perform the chores. Dispatch two people to watch them around the clock until they are sent away.
During this period, if there are any signs of escape, there is no need to report, and no need to show mercy; they can be executed on the spot!
No, to be safe, there's no need to report back to the Discipline Hall. Just have them live in the prison cells later.
It's quiet there. As for their basic necessities, try your best to satisfy them."
Hearing these words, Shi Chun and the other man felt dread.
Indeed, as long as they weren't touched, all was well. But when they were actually targeted, and the other party refused to be rational, they had not a shred of room for resistance.
"Yes." The Disciple received his orders and immediately took the two away.
The two then met Yin Huixin. Elder Yin was responsible for disciple initiation affairs.
After going through a series of procedures, Shi Chun and the other man became Wukang Mountain Disciples so hastily, and then they were locked back in the familiar prison cells.
What to do? The two could only pin their hopes on the Demonic Path Group coming to bail them out.
However, recalling the situation when they ran into Xiang Lan'er at the Law Enforcement Hall, they again felt something was unfavorable.
Fortunately, Elder Ke's promise could still be fulfilled.
Whatever Wu Jinliang wanted from his belongings in the Discipline Hall was immediately brought to him.
Shi Chun knew that Wu Jinliang's Cultivation Level had reached a critical period for breakthrough, hence his proactive attitude.
It was a pity for him; if Wu Jinliang's Cultivation Level surpassed his own, his position as Chief would feel not quite right.
To avoid disturbing Wu Jinliang's cultivation, Shi Chun voluntarily requested to be locked in the adjacent cell.
Weapons and such left behind by Anle Inn, the two made a request, and Wukang Mountain Disciples went to find them. Whatever food and drink they wanted were also satisfied as much as possible.
Yet, the two could not be happy in the slightest, because they felt like they were eating their last meal before execution.
Fortunately, the next day, Xiang Lan'er came to visit them in prison, using the excuse of visiting her Benefactor.
Upon being informed that they had indeed all become Wukang Mountain Disciples participating in the Conference, Shi Chun was startled, "How can it be such a coincidence? Is it possible that the three of us have all been exposed?"
"I have already grasped the details. It has nothing to do with being exposed.
This time, it's that Elder Ke making trouble. He has always disagreed with my joining Wukang Mountain…" Xiang Lan'er explained the whole process of Elder Ke interfering, stating that even Bian Jixiong was extremely angry, but since the list had been submitted, it was hard to change.
Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang were stunned by hearing. So, it was just because Elder Ke found them offensive and wanted to make them the scapegoat.
"Old Geezer, don't fall into your Grandfather's hands!" Wu Jinliang let out a resentful exclamation. The Master he had just become disciple to, he was now being disrespectful to in an instant.
Shi Chun: "This 'Heavenly Rain Meteor Grand Assembly' is too dangerous. We cannot afford to play.
We cannot stay in Wukang Mountain. Quickly have your people bail us out."
Xiang Lan'er shook her head, "If we had escaped earlier, we would only have offended Wukang Mountain.
Now, our names have been reported to the Sheng Continent Regional Government. If we flee now, we will become Heavenly Court Prisoners, and you will be hunted down for life by the Heavenly Court.
Are you sure you want that?"
"…" Shi Chun and the other man were speechless.
"My Higher-ups already know the situation.
They told us to just rest assured and participate in the Conference. They will arrange for someone to provide assistance in secret.
So, there won't be any danger for us in this Conference. Just treat it as going out to take a stroll, gain some experience, and we'll be back after having a good time."
Xiang Lan'er's main purpose for coming was to assure the two of them, fearing that they might act wildly and shout things like "If you don't bail us out, we'll expose you all," or that they might act recklessly if they felt uncertain.
She had to be cautious; after all, the two of them indeed caused incredible trouble. They had caused it several times since they came to Wukang Mountain.
Anyone would be worried.
As soon as they heard that the Demonic Path Group would provide protection, Shi Chun and the other man immediately relaxed and started laughing.
Wu Jinliang merrily said, "Chuntian, going for a stroll isn't bad. Being imprisoned all the time is quite boring."
So, the two of them were dealt with in this way, no longer worried about anything.
Instead, they waited with an anticipatory mood, counting days on their fingers.
Shi Chun also found leisure time to pore over the book "Lantern of Mountains and Seas."
A few days later, a crackling sound of cracking bones suddenly came from the adjacent cell.
Shi Chun immediately lay prone on the isolation bars to look around, confirming it came from Wu Jinliang. Wu Jinliang's entire physique was repeatedly loosening, adapting his internal meridians.
Suddenly, a strong aura burst forth from Wu Jinliang, blowing Shi Chun to raise his book to block his face. He was also blown back, repeatedly retreating several steps.
Immediately after, Wu Jinliang's maniacal laughter of "Wahahaha" rang out, laughing wildly without stopping.
Shi Chun put down his hands and looked, knowing that Wu Jinliang's Cultivation Level had broken through.
He had finally stepped into the High Martial Realm!
He felt jealous. His heart grew anxious.
The Demonic Path, where could he find Demonic Path cultivation?
Meanwhile, on Wukang Mountain, the finalized participant list for the 'Heavenly Rain Meteor Grand Assembly' was also officially announced.
(End of Chapter)