Chapter 78: Making Empty Promises to Me Again |
"Is anyone hungry? Come get your food yourselves; we won't wait."
On the mountain road outside the building, an Armored Soldier shouted, with several colleagues carrying Food Boxes beside him.
Shi Chun, who was deep in thought in front of Bian Weiying, suddenly acted startled. He looked back, and at the same time, he and Wu Jinliang jogged over.
They weren't hungry, but they had never tasted the food of the Royal Capital, especially from this Immortal Mountain, so they naturally didn't want to miss it.
Each took a box and also asked about the daily Meal Time.
They were told that someone would bring it when it was time, given if they wanted it, and no one would care if they didn't. Used Food Boxes placed by the roadside would be collected by someone.
Waving goodbye to the Food Deliverer, Shi Chun and his companion simultaneously opened their Food Boxes, tasting and evaluating the food, grinning from ear to ear, as if they had never eaten before.
Bian Weiying, Gan Tangyu, and Xiang Lan'er stared blankly at their perfectly synchronized actions.
After scraping their lunchboxes clean and setting them by the roadside, Armored Soldiers came again to deliver items: an announcement of the Grand Assembly Competition Rules and Rewards for each household, and an Examination Ground Atlas for each person—essentially maps and similar items, indicating the forms and explanations of the Insect Extreme Crystals.
The rewards were for participating Sects and individuals, with no rewards for the various Continents below. For the Continents, obtaining more Xun Gates was the biggest reward.
After the results of the Grand Assembly were determined, the top ten Sects and all their Disciples would receive Free Passage Right through all Xun Gates within the Shengshen Continent for a certain period. It was specifically noted that this referred to all Publicly Accessible Xun Gates; Immortal Court Exclusive Xun Gates were not included in the rewards.
The first-place Sect would receive Permanent Free Passage Right for Xun Gates within the Shengshen Continent.
Second place received three hundred years, third place two hundred years, fourth to sixth place one hundred years, and seventh to tenth place fifty years.
For the various Factions, this reward was definitely a Grand Prize. One must know that the cost of a single passage through a Xun Gate is not low, and when a Sect has Collective Actions, it becomes an even Larger Expense.
The larger the Sect and the more Disciples it has, the greater the Benefit it would receive.
For those representing their Sects at the Grand Assembly, their efforts would directly benefit everyone in the Entire Sect.
As for individual rewards, they were more Direct and Practical.
The top ten would each receive a reward of one million Tanjin.
Fourth to sixth place would receive an additional two million on top of the Basic Reward, totaling three million Tanjin.
First to third place, in addition to the Basic Reward, would separately receive a Property Deed in the Shengshen Continent Royal Capital, with the value allocated according to their Ranking.
This Reward Announcement made Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang's Eyes Sparkle with Greed. Entering the top ten meant a million, and the rewards for the top three were even more Extraordinary.
Although the Specific Value was unknown, it could be imagined by comparing it to the rewards for fourth to sixth place.
Shi Chun casually flipped through the Examination Ground Topographic Map Book again.
After pondering for a while, he asked Bian Weiying in Public, "Senior Sister, the Grand Assembly officially begins in three days. Shouldn't the Talismans from the Sect be distributed to us?"
This address of "Senior Sister" startled not only others but even Wu Jinliang.
Wu Jinliang understood Shi Chun well; he knew that such a condescending Tone of Speech meant that the Direction of the Situation was about to change.
After being Stunned for a moment, Bian Weiying realized she had lost her composure.
He had joined the Sect, bowed under Elder Ke, and was her peer, so calling her Senior Sister was perfectly fine. She immediately replied with a smile, "Junior Brother, you two are always Stirring Up Trouble and are too Impetuous.
The Talismans will stay with me for now. If you are Honestly Obedient, I will naturally distribute them to you.
If you Act Recklessly and Cause Trouble, that might not be the case."
Shi Chun still wanted to say something.
Bian Weiying raised a hand to stop him, "We'll talk after the Grand Assembly begins."
Alright, Shi Chun had to Postpone.
While others studied the Grand Assembly Competition Rules, he nudged Wu Jinliang with his elbow, and the two went to his room together.
As soon as the door closed, Wu Jinliang asked Mysteriously, "What's the matter?"
Shi Chun asked in a Low Voice, "Do you want to Take Revenge on Bai Shuchuan?"
Wu Jinliang immediately Grit his Teeth, "Yes, how?"
Shi Chun: "The Demonic Path has too many Petty Calculations, and Bian Weiying is Seeking Gain From a Tiger.
These people are Unreliable. We have to Rely on Ourselves.
After the Grand Assembly begins, how about we Break Away and Work Independently?"
Wu Jinliang stared with wide eyes, "Go solo? Just the two of us?"
He almost said, 'Are you dreaming?'
Shi Chun picked up the map, tapping it as he asked, "Don't you think this place looks a lot like another place?"
Wu Jinliang: "Where?"
Shi Chun: "This place has been Sealed. After the Grand Assembly begins, everyone who enters will be trapped there, and their Cultivation Levels are Not High.
Doesn't this Situation seem familiar to you?"
Wu Jinliang was Dazed. When put that way, it was quite familiar.
He Muttered to himself, "The Land of Exile?"
Shi Chun nodded, "Exactly. This is our Area of Expertise.
What's there to be afraid of? They should be afraid of us.
I see it clearly now.
Following Bian Weiying and them won't succeed; it's tantamount to being Sent to Death. We can only Escape and Go Solo.
Either we don't do it, or we Go for a Big One. Don't you want a house in the Royal Capital? It's in the rewards.
We are Proficient in Robbing. Either we don't Rob, or we Compete for First Place!"
Wu Jinliang was indeed drawn in by his words, looking With a Look of Longing, but he quickly faced Reality, "My Chief, the idea is good, but the circumstances are different.
Those who dare to compete are all High Martial Realm, and many are High Martial Accomplished, like those five, including Bai Shuchuan."
Shi Chun: "You're High Martial too, what's there to be afraid of?"
Wu Jinliang gave a Bitter Smile, "But you're not, Chuntian.
My martial power alone is not enough. The Difficulty of entering the top ten is also Obvious.
Ten thousand people from each Continent participate, and within the Shengshen Continent, there are One Hundred and Twenty-seven Continents, totaling Over One Million People. Although most may not have the Ambition to Contend for Supremacy, the Difficulty is still Imaginable.
Also, if we really Compete for First Place, we will Offend too many people. Wukang Mountain will have an opinion.
We are currently Wukang Mountain Disciples. If we bring Wukang Mountain a bunch of Enemy Factions, Wukang Mountain will surely Cut into Pieces us afterward."
Shi Chun, Full of Heroic Spirit, said, "Sharpen the Knife if it's Dull.
If we don't have enough Personnel, we'll Gather Forces. Wukang Mountain amounts to nothing.
They hesitate and go back and forth repeatedly, Making Petty Calculations to Engage in Petty Tricks when dealing with their own 'son'. With this Disposition, they are only fit to hide at home refining Talismans.
Do they deserve to Suppress the Heroes of my East Nine Plains?
As long as I, Shi Chun, can become Famous Throughout the World this time, with Wukang Mountain's That Little Bit of Influence, they absolutely won't be able to Cut into Pieces me. The higher the Ranking we seize, the safer we'll be! Wu Jinliang, if you don't do it, I'll do it alone.
Don't you believe I can still Compete for First Place by myself?"
'You'll Compete for First Place by yourself?' Wu Jinliang Muttered to Himself.
'Just you, an Early Martial Larva, you can boast all you want.
'
However, after thinking, he still Sighed in Despair, "You're not wrong. That broad Bian Weiying is Skilled in Plotting Against People, but she's Playing Tricks in the wrong place.
I really don't know what Wukang Mountain is thinking. They have the Advantage to Hide Until the End, but they insist on being a Pawn for others in a Place of Slaughter.
How can they be so Over-Anxious? Following Bian Weiying to contend for supremacy is indeed being Sent to Death, especially for us two. We'll definitely be the first to die.
Since it's all about Risking One's Life, we might as well Die by Our Own Hand. That way, we won't feel Aggrieved."
Clearly, his Opinion on cooperating with Mount Jieyun Sect was consistent with Shi Chun's.
Shi Chun smiled. Having a reliable Accomplice was better than Going Solo.
He immediately patted Wu Jinliang's shoulder and said, "Three months from now, we'll go to the Royal Capital together to see our house."
Wu Jinliang's Big Mouth couldn't help but Grin Widely again, chuckling, "Chuntian, you're Making Empty Promises Again."
Of course, deep down, he still had a Small Expectation.
Most of the promises made by this Chief seemed to have been Achieved. If they always failed, he wouldn't have agreed, because he would have died long ago.
Xiang Lan'er also seemed to enjoy the Scenery on the Immortal Mountain, often Wandering the mountain roads and Gazing into the Distance at the Magnificent Royal Capital Scenery.
A small Plum Blossom Drawing on a Stone Railing by the roadside made her Gaze Focus.
She walked closer and conveniently Wiped Off it with her finger, then proceeded Along the Way in the direction Indicated by the Drawing.
Wiping off the Plum Blossom Drawings she saw Along the Way, she eventually reached a Secluded Pavilion Shaded by Trees.
At the Railing Area stood a Well-built Physique Yellow-robed Man with a Fleshy Face, clearly the type of person you'd call a Villain.
Xiang Lan'er walked into the pavilion, looking around.
The Yellow-robed Man said in a Low Voice, "Rest Assured, our people are Watching Closely nearby."
Only then did Xiang Lan'er walk to his side, standing Side by Side, Gazing into the Distance.
The Yellow-robed Man said, "My name is Sun Shigang, a disciple of Falling Moon Valley Sect from Sheng Continent, with High Martial Accomplished cultivation. I am the Team Leader for Falling Moon Valley here.
Sister Feng assigned me to be your Contact with others. We have a total of Twelve Groups of People here to cooperate with your Action.
Also, the Higher-ups have instructed me to Handle a Matter after entering the Western Extreme Competition Ground, which requires your cooperation."
Xiang Lan'er: "What is it?"
The Yellow-robed Man: "You find an opportunity to Lure Away Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang from their team.
I need to Eliminate Wu Jinliang in front of Shi Chun."
Xiang Lan'er was Startled, turning to look at him, "Why?"
The Yellow-robed Man: "If Shi Chun has a Faction Secretly supporting him, they won't Sit By and Watch him get into trouble during the Grand Assembly.
To Force Out the Truth, we need to Make It Look More Real. Has Wukang Mountain joined forces with Mount Jieyun Sect?"
A Slightly Silent Xiang Lan'er hummed in affirmation.
The Yellow-robed Man: "Later, I will take the Falling Moon Valley Sect Personnel to Discuss Cooperation with Bian Weiying. You should be together with Shi Chun and his companion.
Afterward, I will Seize the Opportunity to Covet Your Beauty. When they Speak Out to Stop me, I can then Seize the Opportunity to Form Enmity with them, to Find an Excuse for later Action.
Otherwise, Killing Wu Jinliang For No Reason might Arouse Suspicion. When you Send a Signal, I will Lead People over."
Xiang Lan'er was silent for a long time this time.
It wasn't until the Yellow-robed Man looked at her with some surprise that she calmly said, "Understood."
Then she turned and left.
Subsequently, the Situation proceeded Smoothly as planned. Xiang Lan'er lured Shi Chun and his companion out to see a Certain Royal Capital Wonder.
Sun Shigang, leading the Falling Moon Valley Sect Personnel, failed to Discuss Cooperation with Bian Weiying. As he left Disappointed, he Took a Fancy To Xiang Lan'er's Beauty.
Seeing him Tease Xiang Lan'er, Shi Chun and his companion merely Watched Helplessly, Indifferent. Sun Shigang had to increase the intensity of his teasing, even Forcibly reaching out to embrace Xiang Lan'er's waist.
Then, Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang actually ran away.
Yes, they ran.
After looking at Sun Shigang's Personnel, they acted as if they didn't see anything, turned around, and left Chatting, Walking Faster and Faster.
What was going on? Sun Shigang and Xiang Lan'er were Both Frozen there, Utterly Bewildered.
(End of Chapter)
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