Mountain and sea lantern

Chapter 583 Handwriting
Despite this, Feng Chi couldn't help but remind him, "The higher-ups have always said he's capable, and we've sacrificed a lot for him. And the facts have proven that he is. He risked his life to enter the Divine Fire Domain and obtained the 'Broken Blade' for our lineage, making a great contribution. How can we treat a meritorious person like this? It's disheartening."

Master Qing retorted, "Feng Chi, others may not know how much he sold that broken blade for, but don't you know? He managed to hold our lineage hostage, knowing we absolutely had to have the broken blade. He was asking for an exorbitant amount. If he hadn't taken the fifty billion, he would have been a hero, getting a huge share of the profits. Would he have dared to claim credit for it?"
If it weren't for the fact that he was still willing to serve our lineage, and that the power he possessed was essentially in our hands, do you think the higher-ups would have just sat idly by and not taken the secret technique of the fifth-grade immobilization talisman?

Furthermore, let's keep things separate. He's been hanging out with you guys, so he knows too much. At least the two of you could easily get implicated.

He's trapped in Jukuzhou. So many forces are looking for him. Whether we're trying to save him or find him, we have to follow every clue. We can't afford not to take action!

If we don't get these clues first, they might fall into the hands of others.

Fengchi, when did you learn to let your emotions get the better of you? This is dangerous!

Feng Chi's lips tightened, and he swallowed his words, then asked, "What did the higher-ups do to those people?"

Qingye said, "I don't know. It's impossible for the higher-ups to tell me every little detail." He then glanced at the two of them and said, "As long as you don't say anything, Shi Chun won't know who did it."

The two women fell silent.

Qingye's somewhat stern tone returned to calm as he said, "Now that you know, I don't need to elaborate on the urgency of the situation. Only we are truly willing to help them, so even if it's just to help them, we must try our best to find them before anyone else."

Remember, once powerful forces get involved, the so-called "backgrounded" security forces managing your area are no longer effective or reliable. Go back and be extra vigilant; report any clues immediately. Alright, you shouldn't linger here any longer; go back now.

Xiang Lan'er nodded.

After that, the two women left and returned to the clothing store outside, where they picked out a few more clothes to try on.

The two also noticed something unusual; the shop, which had been nearly empty when they entered, now had several female customers.

After some back and forth, the two each bought two sets of clothes and left.

On the way back, the two women were also silent, or rather, their mood was somewhat heavy.

Regardless, we've spent so much time with the people of Mingshan Sect.

Currently, the only members of the Mingshan Sect still at home are Tong Mingshan, An Wuzhi, Zhu Xiangxin, and Shen Moming.

Those who went out with Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang included Hao Ji, Xiao Sheng, Fang Zicheng, Chen Wuji, Wu Hong, Lao Changtai, and Chu Jingtang.

If all those they took out are caught, they don't know what their future will be like.

Xiang Lan'er also had to consider what she should do if Shi Chun didn't come back.

In the past, Feng Chi would always consider these things for her, but now she felt she couldn't rely on him, and there was no need to even discuss it with him, because she knew that asking him would be pointless; Feng Chi was certain that Shi Chun would come back...

On a flat mountain road nestled in the quiet forest, a man carrying a bundle stopped in front of a monument by the roadside.

The inscription on the monument reads "No Trespassing" in large, blood-red characters.

The inscription couldn't stop people. The man was blocked by the protective array that enveloped the area. He tried to break through several times, but couldn't and had to stop in the end.

He looked around; the mountains and forests were quiet and deserted, with only birdsong and the fragrance of flowers. For a moment, he was at a loss for what to do.

Just then, a group of figures darted out from the forest. They were the patrol personnel of this luxury residential area, who had been disturbed by the noise of the impact formation.

As soon as the group arrived, they surrounded the man, and the leader shouted, "Who are you, daring to cause trouble here?"

The man hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, no, I didn't mean any harm. I came to deliver a message, but I didn't expect that I couldn't get in here."

Upon hearing that they were there to deliver a letter, the leader softened his tone and questioned, "Which family are you delivering the letter to?"

The messenger said, "Eleventh day of the month."

Upon hearing this, several members of the patrol team exchanged glances.

The leader narrowed his eyes slightly and asked again, "For whom?"

The messenger said, "This is a letter from Miaoxian Sect to Shen Moming."

Just then, the faint sound of horses' hooves came from the mountain road in the distance. The leader immediately reached out and said, "You can't trespass here. Give me the letter. We are the guards here. We do this kind of odd job. We'll deliver it to you."

The messenger looked reluctant and shook his head, saying, "The people from Miaoxian Sect instructed me to deliver it to Shen Moming personally."

There was something he didn't say: the person who entrusted the letter had said that the recipient would give a generous reward if the letter was delivered in person.

The leader's face darkened, but he didn't say anything more. A fine horse pulling a galloping carriage had already turned the corner and appeared. He first gestured for everyone to stand aside so as not to obstruct the passage of the residents.

The driver, seeing a group of people ahead, quickly slowed down.

As soon as the car slowed down, Feng Chi, who was sitting comfortably inside, subconsciously looked around. He stretched out two fingers to part the curtain and peeked out, only to see a group of patrolmen surrounding someone and pulling them to the side.

The sign in the driver's hand emitted a stream of light, causing the protective array to open a virtual wave entrance.

The person being surrounded was carrying a package and was clearly not wealthy, yet he was running this way and being stopped. Feng Chi's eyes flickered, and seeing that the carriage was about to rush into the protected area, she called out, "Stop."

Qingye's previous warning was still ringing in her ears. Now that she knew the current situation and saw the abnormal phenomena, she couldn't help but become suspicious and concerned.

The carriage was suddenly pulled to a screeching halt, and even the unsuspecting Lan'er inside swayed violently before regaining her balance, bewildered as to what had happened. Feng Chi, however, lifted the curtain and climbed out, standing atop the carriage shaft and looking down at everyone, asking, "What happened?"

The group of patrolmen were also surprised. Some looked at each other, not expecting the passing carriage to suddenly stop and inquire.

Generally speaking, the residents here are unwilling to meddle in other people's business.

Upon seeing that it was Feng Chi who appeared, the leader's gaze flickered, and he hurriedly tried to find a way to respond, saying, "It's nothing, it's nothing. Someone trespassed, and we are just questioning them."

The messenger hurriedly explained, "I didn't trespass. I'm here to deliver a letter. May I ask if you know the resident of Yi Shiyi?"

The sudden confession silenced the group of patrol officers.

Upon hearing "Yi Shiyi," even Xiang Lan'er inside the carriage couldn't help but lift the curtain and peek outside.

Shi Chun purchased two adjacent properties here, one of which was Yi Shiyi, the one for Tong Mingshan and the others to live in.

Feng Chi's eyes flickered slightly, and he asked again, "For whom?"

The messenger said, "Shen Moming, the Miaoxian Sect instructed that this message be delivered to Shen Moming in person."

Feng Chi frowned slightly. He had long been expelled from the sect, and he wondered what the Miao Xian Sect meant by coming to his door now. He immediately turned his head and gestured, "I am Yi Shiyi's neighbor. Get in the car, I'll give you a ride."

The group of patrolmen looked at each other speechlessly. The leader waved his hand to signal them to move aside and let the messenger go out. They watched helplessly as the man got into the car and drove into the formation and drove away.

Inside the slightly swaying carriage, Feng Chi asked the messenger, "Didn't those patrols inform you just now?"

The messenger said, "No, they said this place is off-limits and asked me to give them the letter, saying they would deliver it for me, but I really promised the person in charge that I would deliver it in person."

As she spoke, she looked at Xiang Lan'er, because she was really beautiful.

Upon hearing that the patrolman offered to deliver the message without reporting it, Feng Chi and Xiang Lan'er instinctively sat up straighter and exchanged a wary glance.

Feng Chi even reached out and pulled back the curtains, keeping a watchful eye on the outside of the car the whole way.

Before long, after passing through beautiful mountains and clear waters, the car arrived in front of a courtyard.

The people got off the car one after another. Feng Chi pointed to the gate number 'Yi Shi Yi' marked on the gate and then called out, "Shen Moming."

A moment later, Shen Moming, who was inside the house, came out upon hearing the noise. He crossed the courtyard and saw a stranger beside the two women. He asked in surprise, "Who is this?"

The others in the room did not react. Tong Mingshan, An Wuzhi, and Zhu Xiangxin were in seclusion cultivating. Shen Moming stayed behind to protect the Dharma.

Feng Chi said, "I'm sending you a letter. It says it's from the Miaoxian Sect."

"The Mystic Immortal Sect?" Shen Moming was also surprised.

"Are you Mr. Shen Moming?" the messenger asked again to confirm.

Shen Moming nodded. "Yes. You're from the Miaoxian Sect? I've never seen you before."

"I am not a disciple of the Miaoxian Sect; I am merely acting on someone's behalf." The messenger bowed respectfully, first untied the bundle from his back and presented it, then took a letter from his bosom and handed it over.

He held Shen Moming, who had touched the package, and then took the letter with one hand free.

Feng Chi took the package directly, seemingly to help, but secretly he was also investigating.

While helping out, I also wanted to take the opportunity to glance at the contents of the letter.

Shen Moming did not deliberately avoid the topic, also in order to prove his innocence and show that he had no shady dealings with the Miaoxian Sect.

However, after opening the letter and reading its contents, his expression changed slightly. He then calmly closed the letter and took out a money note worth ten thousand gold coins from his pocket. He handed it to the messenger and said, "Thank you for your trouble. This is a small token of my gratitude. I hope you won't find it offensive."

The messenger was all smiles, and Shen Momo also arranged for a carriage to take him back to the city.

After Fengchi handed the package to Shen Moming, he gave Xiang Lan'er a wink, and the two of them immediately took their leave and headed to the front courtyard.

Xiang Lan'er turned back on the way and saw Shen Moming carrying things back into the house, then asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

After all, the two had known each other for many years, and she could read a different meaning in the look he gave her just now.

Feng Chi said in a low voice, "I roughly saw the contents of the letter. It was indeed written by Shen Moming's master to Shen Moming, but the handwriting should not be his master's handwriting."

Xiang Lan'er was taken aback. "You can even recognize his master's handwriting?"

Feng Chi looked around before whispering, "I don't recognize his master's handwriting, but I've studied Shi Chun's handwriting. It's meticulous and written very carefully, but it's clearly the kind of handwriting that shows little practice."

Lan'er asked in surprise, "You mean, that's...?"

Seeing Fengchi nod, she said that was all she had to say, and then asked in a low voice, "What's written on it?"

Feng Chi scoffed, "The gist of it is that Shen Moming's master said they had severed all ties, and that the gifts Shen Moming sent were returned untouched because he felt he couldn't accept them. He was told to keep them safe and to remember to pay the messenger a reward of ten thousand."

(End of this chapter)