Chapter 1127 - 936: Report

Shi Chun paused under a tree in the courtyard, took out the Mother-child Talisman and glanced at the message from Huang Yingying. Huang Yingying saw with her own eyes that Chai Wenwu, accompanied by Bai Sheng, went to the Commander Mansion. The Demon Eyes confirmed it; it wasn't an Illusion Technique, it was indeed Chai Wenwu.

Shi Chun initially thought Bai Sheng might control Chai Wenwu and then use Illusion Technique to impersonate him. But that didn't happen, and Shi Chun couldn't guess what Bai Sheng was planning.

Perhaps he won't control for now, but will do so later.

After pondering for a while, he put away the Mother-child Talisman and walked to the door and window with light shining through. Pushing the door open, a familiar fragrance greeted him, and he saw the Red-clothed Woman reclining on the couch under the light, smiling at him with a hint of mockery.

He closed the door, walked over to the couch, sat down, and playfully tweaked the Red-clothed Woman's lower lip. "Why are you staring at me like that?"

The Red-clothed Woman blinked, suddenly realizing something. Previously, she found his touch offensive and would teach him a lesson.

Before, she would subconsciously think it was impudent, but now she seemed to have gotten used to it.

She lifted her hand and brushed off his presumptuous hand, asking, "Where did you sneak off to at this late hour?"

Shi Chun placed his hand back on her waist and sighed, "After all, I'm the Commander of Dingnan Prefecture, and I had some official business to handle."

The Red-clothed Woman looked into his eyes and asked, "You're not lying to me, right?"

Shi Chun lay on top of her, leaned close to her face, and gently flicked her nose with his index finger, "In my eyes, you are the most beautiful woman in the world, how could I bear to deceive you?"

The Red-clothed Woman blinked and said, "Really? It's well-known that you risked your life for Mulan Qingqing."

Shi Chun pinched her cheek playfully, "You're overthinking. Even a fool knows I was forced by Mulan Jin. You can ask around. At the Sky Rain Meteor Conference, if someone hadn't intervened, I would have already cut down Mulan Qingqing with one stroke. Love wasn't possible. Ruo Jun, you and I are the perfect match, a union of talent and beauty destined by fate."

Saying this, he pressed his lips to hers.

The Red-clothed Woman rolled her eyes slightly, allowing the guilty-feeling man to try and please her...

On the hill of the Commander Mansion, Feng Chi was busy entertaining guests with enthusiasm, but Bai Sheng wasn't interested in that and directly went to visit Feng Xi, Bi Dao, and Luo Xian'er.

After confirming that all three were engaged in some kind of industry transfer here, Bai Sheng, with a grand gesture, agreed to follow the lead of the two Demon Kings and promised to bring some things over, with an annual tax of at least one billion as the base.

Then, Bai Sheng left.

He already knew the plans of these Demon Realm big shots and had laid his plans. He merely needed to follow through with some formalities, having no interest in continuing their charade, so he left decisively.

After he left, Bi Dao immediately went to Luo Xian'er's place.

Some things everyone knew, so there was no need for beating around the bush. Upon meeting, Bi Dao asked, "I heard Bai Sheng left?"

Luo Xian'er replied, "I heard it too."

There was no hearsay about it; they all just had people watching.

Bi Dao asked, "Did he really leave? Could it be an eye-blocking skill using Illusion Technique?"

Luo Xian'er said, "I'm afraid he really left."

This statement carried deep meaning. Bi Dao instantly understood what it implied. Did Bai Sheng really come just for a stroll and some drinks? If his departure indeed turned out to be an eye-blocking skill, it would be normal; if he truly left, could it mean his goal was already achieved?

Elsewhere, with Feng Chi's arrangement, Bai Sheng and his group, shrouded in cloaks, successfully left Xun Gate.

Chai Wenwu was also there, leaving with them. He had to return to West Niu to meet his group and continue his industrial introduction work.

He had already managed to get Xu You by his side, and with his status, requesting someone from Feng Chi was no issue at all.

Upon reaching the Heavenly Capital, Bai Sheng mentioned he had other matters to attend to, and let Chai Wenwu and the others go ahead.

Later, someone met up with Bai Sheng's subordinates. After communicating, the latter transmitted a message to Bai Sheng, saying: "Great King, after investigation, there indeed was an incident in Yan State's Refining Heaven City a few days ago. Someone was caught peeping at Situ Gu's disciple, Situ Zhen, while bathing, which infuriated the Refining Heaven Sect. They immediately sealed off the entire area for a search, claiming to be looking for a blind person whose eyes were gouged out. The results are unknown, and whether they found the person is unclear; the lockdown was lifted afterward."

Upon hearing this, Bai Sheng laughed, "People these days, if they're going to make things up, can't they come up with a better excuse? Peeping at bathers, really? Refining Heaven City, Refining Heaven Sect..."

He pondered this for a while, then glanced towards the bustling and grand Heavenly Capital from under his hat brim, and transmitted a message back: "Feng Xi, Bi Dao, and Luo Xian'er always hiding in Heavenly Domain Dingnan Prefecture isn't good. As soon as they have nefarious thoughts, things can't help but go wrong and they ought to be more restrained... Have someone report to the Stargazing Pavilion, alleging that Feng Xi, Bi Dao, and Luo Xian'er are colluding with the Demon Path, intending to harm the Commander of the Heavenly Domain Dingnan Prefecture, Shi Chun."

His subordinate hesitated for a moment upon hearing this and said, "Great King, without evidence, the Stargazing Pavilion wouldn't do anything against them."

The implication being, such a report would be meaningless.

Bai Sheng gave the subordinate a sidelong glance, "Without evidence, can't you fabricate some? Also, make sure Feng Xi, Bi Dao, and Luo Xian'er hear the rumor of the report."

He didn't actually intend for the report to affect Feng Xi and the others directly. At least, it would make the three old monsters wary.

With the report preceding events, at the very least, the three old monsters would know that if anything really happened to Shi Chun, it would corroborate the report, and the Stargazing Pavilion would definitely investigate them.

Upon knowing they were reported, the three old monsters themselves would also weigh whether the Stargazing Pavilion was secretly watching them, and surely wouldn't dare to act too recklessly.

He knows the weaknesses of those old monsters far better than Shi Chun does.

I've heard that Mulan Jin has a good relationship with Shi Chun, so if I report this, it would be great if Mulan Jin could personally go to the Heavenly Domain Dingnan Prefecture to take charge.

In any case, before his objective is achieved, he doesn't want anything to happen to Shi Chun.

"Yes, I will arrange it right away."

"After you return, investigate the associated industries of Butterfly Valley and see which ones are suitable for moving to the Heavenly Domain side. Prepare a list for me as soon as possible."

"Ah, my King, just do it in moderation. If there's a massive transfer, the Royal Court might want to inquire."

"That's why I'm asking you to find some suitable ones."

"Understood."

"You may return now. Establish a real-time communication channel with Refining Heaven City in Yan State for me."

"My King, are you planning to go to Refining Heaven City?"

"Hmm."

"I will accompany you..."

Bai Sheng raised his hand to stop, "I will go alone. Quickly make sure Xu You's communications and logistical support are properly in place. It's very important!"

He then turned and left.

Although he believes about seventy to eighty percent of what Shi Chun said, the matter is of great significance for him. He still needs to go to Wuyu Trading House to personally confirm before he can be at ease, and simultaneously, he needs to investigate the Refining Heaven Sect to see if anyone has been captured. Given his experience in handling illusion techniques and divine skills, the verification would not be too difficult.

He transitioned through the Xun Gate site, and his subordinates immediately got busy.

Soon, the Stargazing Pavilion received an anonymous report concerning Feng Xi, Bi Dao, and Luo Xian'er conspiring with the Demon Path intending to harm Shi Chun. It wasn't just a baseless accusation; the report included a Demon Path stronghold in the Heavenly Capital.

The report stated that the Demon Path in the stronghold was planning to flee, so the Stargazing Pavilion launched a swift attack, directly raiding a venue and capturing the target. Upon verification, they were indeed demon cultivators.

Such is the power of a true Demon King; if he says there's something, then there definitely is.

When it comes to matters of demons and ghosts, people in his circle have records and accounts that ordinary people can't even imagine. The accounts aren't simply black and white; it's all about usefulness.

As soon as this incident happened, it somewhat substantiated the report, making the situation immediately bigger and naturally brought it to Mulan Jin's desk.

With Mulan Jin's experience, at first glance, he could tell that the report was strange, especially during this period. He was neither deaf nor blind, and naturally knew that Feng Xi, Bi Dao, and Luo Xian'er were stirring trouble in the Heavenly Domain Dingnan Prefecture.

But since the Demon Path had already been captured, should he investigate or not?

If he were to really investigate, although he held authority in this aspect, it ultimately involved the Phoenix Clan leader and two Demon Kings from the Demon Realm. Without the support of the Heavenly Court, if he were to act rashly, it could lead to trouble, especially when there was no concrete evidence yet.

Thus, he both began an intense examination of the captured demon cultivators and took the related information to the Heavenly Palace.

Entering the Heavenly Palace required no notification. Verifying his identity to prevent imposters would suffice, but he did not meet the Empress as the Grand Steward Xuansu, heavy with makeup, stopped him, "The Majesty is in seclusion. Does the Commander have any urgent matters?"

When the Empress should not be disturbed, one of his responsibilities was to screen the reports: for urgent ones, he would notify, and for less urgent, he would wait until the Empress was available.

Mulan Jin, having prepared in advance, handed over a Jade Scroll.

Xuansu glanced at the Jade Scroll and exclaimed, raising an eye, "In the Commander's experience, how does this matter appear?"

Mulan Jin: "The report seems a bit suspicious. Someone might be behind it, but since it has led to the discovery of the Demon Path, this matter cannot be ignored."

Xuansu nodded repeatedly, "Indeed, but..."

Mulan Jin: "Does the Grand Steward have any insights?"

Xuansu: "As it involves three significant officials from West Niu, without evidence, the Majesty wouldn't have much to say. An investigation must be conducted; perhaps start in secret, obtaining evidence first. Of course, if the report is true, and a dignified Commander from the Heavenly Court gets harmed, it won't be easy to explain. I feel that Feng Xi, Bi Dao, and Luo Xian'er sticking around the Heavenly Domain aren't harboring any good intentions. Sending any regular person won't deter them. But with the Commander's prestige, if you personally oversee what's happening, it would be best. Everyone would think twice, whether man or demon. It's just whether the Commander is available."

Mulan Jin was a bit surprised by the attitude, asking him, the Xuanji Token Master, to personally handle a matter without evidence. His gaze then fell on the Jade Scroll he had just submitted.

Xuansu immediately held up the Jade Scroll, "When the Majesty exits seclusion, I will report it immediately to the Majesty."

Mulan Jin responded indifferently, "The Grand Steward's words make sense. As the Grand Steward said, I will personally take people to check it out."

Xuansu beamed a charming smile, and his folding fan tapped Mulan Jin's chest teasingly, akin to coquettishness, "Commander, you jest. I'm merely suggesting. When dealing with the Demon Path, the final decision must be the Commander's. My words, just listen if they please you."

"It's settled then." Mulan Jin agreed decisively, nodding slightly in acknowledgment, then turned to leave.