Chapter 1109 - 923: A Little Anticipation

Wu Jinliang quickly retracted his power, and the glow on the 'Evil-slaying Spear' instantly subsided.

Yu Xuanbing, who had been trembling and shivering, seemed to be liberated from painful suffering. Within just that short moment, he was already drenched in sweat, his clothes soaked through.

However, his chaotic breathing was gradually calming down.

Shi Chun leaned in closer to observe, reached out to check his pulse, and after a detailed examination, discovered that the healing effect of the Jade Marrow Fruit's potency was finally showing observable progress.

Finally able to recover normally, which means that strange attack skill has been neutralized. Even so, he still asked, "Elder Yu, how are you feeling now?"

Yu Xuanbing, slowly evening out his breathing, silently checked himself, his tone somewhere between surprise and resignation, "It seems to have been resolved."

Though it had been resolved, he was well aware that his cultivation had taken a hit, losing decades of cultivation just like that, but it was still better than losing his life.

Upon hearing his personal confirmation, the three present exchanged a glance, feeling a weight lifted off their shoulders.

Shi Chun further instructed: "Without the interference of that evil magic, the previously used Healing Holy Medicine should be able to take effect, your eyes should recover as well. Inform us immediately if there are any abnormalities."

Yu Xuanbing slightly nodded, he too felt the effect of the medicine, knowing he had dodged a fatal disaster. The key was that they really had saved him, leaving him with mixed feelings.

At least it added some different emotions to his original plan.

Because he knew very well, that this seemingly smooth long-distance rescue was anything but simple, especially having to quietly rescue him from the tight encirclement set by the enemy; every step wasn't simple. It's something that most people couldn't do; the combined effort was exceptionally powerful.

Adding to that was the complex evil magic, which this group easily neutralized in no time.

They effortlessly rescued him across domains and conveniently helped him resolve the lethal evil magic.

Not to mention their ability to traverse the Two Realms Channel, that's part of their capability.

One has to admit, for them to reach their current position, they must have accumulated massive power, a power that ordinary forces can't withstand!

For the first time, he clearly realized that this person of humble origins, who emerged from the Land of Exile, had really made a name for himself through years of struggle!

"Hehehehe." Wu Jinliang fondly patted the 'Evil-slaying Spear,' looking very pleased, "Didn't know this broken spear could be so useful, thought it was rather useless, but now it seems to be quite a treasure, not bad."

Now out of the intense rescue mood, Shi Chun finally had a moment to relax: "Elder Yu, there's no outsider here, so tell us, what exactly happened with your injury, who injured you?"

Huang Yingying's lips curled slightly at hearing this, her eyes revealing happiness, as he wasn't being treated as an outsider.

Yu Xuanbing raised his hand and lightly touched his own face, feeling a kind of itch; he knew this was a response from the healing wound, and replied: "The Manor Master of Green Rong Manor, Mu Anchang, recently received a message from a Mother-child Talisman. It just said 'come here,' so he immediately set off for Refining Heaven City, then wandered by boat to the waters near the Refining Heaven Sect. Afterwards, he jumped ship and entered the water. I followed him with my Divine Sense and saw him board a ship and meet a woman. That woman discovered my Divine Sense and it was she who injured my Divine Sense."

"A woman? Who?" Shi Chun asked.

The blind Yu Xuanbing tilted his head, "Someone you know, Situ Gu's female disciple, Situ Zhen."

Shi Chun was surprised, "Are you sure?"

Not to mention him, Wu Jinliang was also quite stunned, Situ Zhen could actually injure Yu Xuanji?

Yu Xuanji: "It was definitely her. To be honest, twenty years ago, I went through everyone related to you, I've seen her before, but back then she didn't notice me. I don't know how she discovered me now. Logically, unless she trained in Divine Sense, which sharpens those senses, it's hard to detect me if her cultivation hasn't reached the Heavenly Immortal Great Success Realm. Surely her cultivation isn't that advanced already?"

Shi Chun thought for a moment, "Reaching the Heavenly Immortal Great Success Realm may not be it. Did you also use Water Escape to get close to her with your Divine Splitting Technique?"

Yu Xuanji: "Yes, Mu Anchang escaped into the water, not knowing what he was up to. Naturally, I followed him underwater to track him."

Shi Chun nodded slightly, as if the result wasn't unexpected, and said: "To be honest, Elder, Situ Zhen isn't human, nor is she really a demon either. She is a Divine Fire Spirit, not just any Divine Fire, but an extreme one, a rare Fire Spirit born in water, called Water Flames. Water is close to her, so trying to approach her underwater without getting detected is indeed difficult."

"I see." Yu Xuanji understood suddenly. Since they were at this point in the conversation, he straightforwardly asked: "I heard you're in a relationship with her. Twenty years ago, I overheard people from the Refining Heaven Sect gossiping that this Situ Zhen was often intimate with you and claimed she wouldn't marry anyone else but you."

Upon hearing this matter of romance, Huang Yingying's eyes also brightened with excitement.

Beside him, Wu Jinliang cheerfully raised his hand, "I can vouch for the frequent intimacy; it's real. That Situ Zhen would often throw herself into his arms and kiss him incessantly."

Huang Yingying laughed with a smug expression on her face.

Shi Chun turned and gave them both a sidelong glance, then solemnly said: "Since you've become a part of me, Elder, it's time to warn you about some things, for your safety. Situ Zhen's real name is Zhener, and she got close to me because I took her from the Divine Fire Domain back in the day, entrusting her to Situ Gu because the Divine Fire Spirit could easily attract unwanted attention. At the time, I couldn't protect her. Later, I lost track of what happened with her, and only later found out that she became a Demon Cultivator. Elder, you mentioned falling victim to her evil magic, which likely has something to do with this. She seems to have another side now; once she was genuinely pure, but now the purity she shows in front of me feels like an act. I even feel she is no longer the same person. This is particularly evident, to put it bluntly, during intimate moments. Zhener used to have little habits that are now gone. Like you said, she's secretly meeting with Mu Anchang, I'm unsure of what's nuanced about her now, nor how much Situ Gu knows, but Elder, be cautious if you encounter her again. The same goes for the two of you; be very careful." He pointed at Huang Yingying and Wu Jinliang.

In essence, he kept it short, remaining reserved about some anomalies found in the Extreme Abyss.

Yu Xuanbing reached out and took out a jade scroll, handing it over with blind eyes, "Mu Anchang usually wears a mask to meet people, so even if I saw his true face, I wouldn't know who he is. What's inside are the people he met recently, the words he spoke, and the things he did, including what happened on this trip. I recorded everything in detail while hiding and waiting."

Shi Chun took it, cast a spell for a cursory glance, and then put it away, planning to examine it closely later. For now, he reassured, "Don't worry about anything else; just focus on recovering."

Saying this, he took out the mother-child talisman and sent a message to Jiang Wushou, instructing him to secretly lead his men to respond.

It didn't take long before Jiang Wushou urgently arrived with his men, carrying along a carriage.

Yu Xuanbing put on the veiled hat again, and with Wu Jinliang's support, followed Shi Chun into the carriage.

The group immediately lifted the carriage into the air, returning directly to the Prefecture City. Upon entering the official residence, they were exempt from inspection. Huang Yingying, who accompanied them, did not go in but returned to Yuling Mountain.

Later, Yu Xuanbing was placed in a secret chamber to recuperate, and even the arriving Feng Chi did not see Yu Xuanbing's injured condition.

Recalling the hurried departure, Feng Chi sensed something had happened and tentatively asked, "My lord, did something happen?"

Shi Chun waved his hand, indicating her not to ask further, and changed the subject, "Is Young Master Nan still here? Have him come to see me."

Feng Chi: "He's still here, resting in his private courtyard on the mountain. Oh, Master, Feng Xi came quietly, requesting to see you..." She reported Feng Xi's arrival in detail.

After hearing this, Shi Chun snorted and waved his sleeve, "No, you handle it. I'll say it again, I won't see him until I am satisfied with the Phoenix Clan's industry transfer."

Of course, he knew what Feng Xi came to discuss. Besides Jin Zhan's secret, what else could make this Phoenix Clan leader lose face to secretly visit again, especially returning amidst rumors?

Trying to discuss Jin Zhan's secret without offering anything in return? Wishful thinking.

Without seeing ample benefits, not even qualified to hint!

But just as he turned to walk away, he stopped to ponder, which also halted Feng Chi, who was waiting for further instructions.

In Feng Chi's expectant gaze, Shi Chun slowly turned back and added, "Find a way to leak some secret information to Manxi and Dongguo Shou, letting them know Feng Xi secretly entered my official residence, down to the exact room he's staying in."

Feng Chi was slightly stunned, then smiled and nodded, "Alright, I'll arrange it."

Shi Chun raised his hand again, "Also, over to West Niu; let the Demon Path find a way to leak it to those Demon Kings. Inform Chai Wenwu of the situation, so he can make good use of it."

Feng Chi's smile became even brighter, and she slightly bowed, "Alright, I'll arrange it right away."

As she just left, Shi Chun hadn't even reached his seat when the mother-child talisman reacted again, the one connecting to the red-clothed woman. He couldn't help but slap his forehead, almost forgetting her amidst a busy day.

In a certain deep mansion, the red-clothed woman who was strolling in the city returned leisurely to the recliner beside the dim lonely lamp, flipping through a book with one hand and playing with the mother-child talisman waiting for a reply.

She received news that Jiang Wushou suddenly returned with a team. They were Shi Chun's personal guards, so it was obvious who returned. She sent a contact message again, and if there's still no response, she'll get angry.

If she gets angry, someone's days might get rough.

Fortunately, the mother-child talisman quickly responded: On my way, where are you?

The red-clothed woman smiled sweetly, sent out the specific address, then lazily unbuttoned two more buttons, languidly waiting for the anticipated arrival.

In the Commander Mansion, Shi Chun was just about to go out for a private meeting, but before he could step out, Young Master Nan, who had come over, blocked him. Only then did he remember having called him over.

No time for lengthy talks now, he pulled him aside to speak briefly, "Brother Nan, regarding the borrowing of money, how much has been secured now?"

Young Master Nan said, "I was about to update you on this; the agreed amount is over seven trillion now."

Shi Chun was somewhat surprised, "That fast?"

Young Master Nan nodded nonchalantly, "Nowadays, money is a minor issue. The current problem is that judging by the trend, you can gather the funds you need from the Gong family alone. But ultimately, it's mostly the money from Nanshan Royal Court industries. Once they realize this, there might be some risks in circulation, the amount is too large to be fully withdrawn in cash. We must take precautions and have Miao Dingyi prepare channels in his controlled bank to prevent interference during circulation or getting withheld. Prepare early for smooth and secure fund transfers."

Shi Chun listened half-understandingly and nodded, "I don't understand this, but I'll personally take you to see Miao Dingyi; any needs should be discussed directly with him."

Young Master Nan happily clapped, "That's even better, the sooner the better."

Shi Chun immediately cupped his hands in farewell, "Alright, Brother Nan, I'll notify you as soon as a time is set, rest up early."

Young Master Nan looked puzzled, "Uh, isn't it a bit much to call me over so late just for this, not even offering a drink? Also, what's going on with my token?"

"Brother Nan, I'm busy, we'll talk later." Walking away briskly, Shi Chun waved his hand with his back turned, leaving Young Master Nan bewildered.