Mountain and sea lantern

Chapter 597 Mysterious Heavenly Treasure Bottle
Those two are from the demonic path? Situ Gu thought back and remembered them, especially Huang Ye.

He looked up at the illusory starry sky and figured he couldn't break it in time, so he flicked his hands and withdrew his magic power, and the illusory scene disappeared completely.

He turned around and said, "Come on, take me to catch them."

"Ah..." Shi Chun was taken aback and quickly stopped him, "Senior, do you mean to capture him directly on the mountain?"

Situ Gu: "There's no need to beat around the bush when catching two petty thieves."

Shi Chun was speechless for a moment. So this was really a direct and forceful approach. He was both amused and exasperated. "You're arresting people on their territory. Where does that leave the Phoenix Clan's face? If they don't open their formation, how can we leave?"

Situ Gu said casually, "You're overthinking it. I'm targeting the demonic path. If the Phoenix Clan feels they've been slapped in the face, then so be it."

"..."

That makes so much sense, Shi Chun was speechless.

Situ Gu pushed aside the man who was blocking his way.

Shi Chun quickly stepped forward to stop him, "Senior, please reconsider. That Huang Ye's cultivation level is probably not much different from yours. It might not be appropriate to attack him directly."

Situ Gu said indifferently, "I have no interest in fighting and killing, but if I decide to take action, he is no match for me."

Shi Chun scratched his head vigorously and then advised, "Senior, do you believe me?"

Situ Gu looked him up and down and asked in return, "Do you want to hear the truth?"

Okay, Shi Chun immediately raised his hand to stop, knowing that he had asked for nothing and that the answer didn't need to be given by the other party. He changed his words again and asked, "Then, regarding the matter of saving Zhen'er, do you trust me?"

Situ Gu had no reason to doubt this. He wasn't stupid; he knew that Zhen'er was related to this guy's secret. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come here together. So he asked again, "What do you want to say?"

Shi Chun asked, "Senior previously said that you would capture someone to deliver a message to the Demonic Path. I don't know what kind of message you need to deliver to the Demonic Path to make them release the person. Could you please let me know a little about it first?"

Situ Gu: "Capture them and interrogate them to find out which of the three demonic sects they belong to. Then have them deliver a message to that sect: if they don't release them, I will offer a huge reward and gather forces from all sides to severely crack down on that sect. Even if we can't destroy them, we will severely damage them!"

Is this going to work? Shi Chun was a little confused. He didn't know if he was just unfamiliar with how things worked at this level. Anyway, he felt that this method of saving people was unreliable, but he couldn't come up with a better solution. Now he could only try anything as a last resort.

After thinking for a moment, he tried to say, "Of course you can do it that way, senior, but I think we can make some slight adjustments."

Situ Gu: "Say what you want to say, don't beat around the bush."

“This is what I’m thinking: instead of arresting two, it’s better to arrest one and leave one alive…” Shi Chun leaned closer and whispered something to him, then looked at him expectantly for a while. Seeing that he was still considering it, he immediately advised him again: “This will not affect your ability to deliver a message to the demonic path, and it will also provide another avenue for progress. Besides, even if you arrest someone, you may not be able to pry them open their mouths to find out which branch of the demonic path they belong to, and you may not be able to find a target to intimidate.”

Situ Gu's eyes flickered, and he looked him up and down. "No wonder they all say you're cunning."

"Uh..." Shi Chun looked pitiful and innocent, as if to say, I'm trying to help you think of a solution!

"That's settled then." Situ Gu finally agreed.

Alright, Shi Chun immediately took out the mother-child talisman and contacted the woman in red directly.

At Chaoyue Pavilion in Dazhi City, the woman in red, who had been lounging lazily behind the counter, suddenly opened her eyes, slowly sat up, looked around, and then took out the talisman that she used to contact Shi Chun. She saw only three words on it: "I miss you."

The woman in red raised an eyebrow slightly and replied: I thought you were dead.

Shi Chun: I'm busy doing things for you. I've already invited Situ Gu for you. He'll be at the library soon.

The woman in red was not surprised at all. She had received news from the sacred mountain not long ago that Situ Gu had arrived there, and she had suspected at the time that it might be related to Shi Chun. Now it seemed that it was indeed true.

She not only learned about Situ Gu's visit to the Divine Mountain, but also about the shocking changes at the Refining Heaven Sect, and the news of the upheavals at the Eastern Victory Royal Court, though she didn't yet know exactly what had happened.

The mother-and-child talisman in his hand casually replied with a sweet word: At least you have some conscience.

Shi Chun immediately seized the opportunity to make a request, asking: "Could you do me a favor and keep an eye on someone for me?"

Unexpectedly, the woman in red was curious about this request and sent a message asking: Who are you watching?

Shi Chun: The Lord of Shenshan Beishan, Huang Ye, is a man of some cunning. I want to know who he secretly contacts. Lou Xiu, the Inner Court Supervisor of Yaoshan City, is his mole.

He had experienced this woman's stalking skills firsthand and knew that her background and connections could mobilize considerable power, power that he could hardly match. Naturally, he didn't want to miss the opportunity to take advantage of it.

Having invited Situ Gu to speak for the other party, he believed that arousing the other party's curiosity was an irresistible temptation.

The woman in red looked up and glanced at the bookish readers chatting and laughing in the library. She was a little speechless. Both sides knew what had happened during the stalking incident, and it was difficult to say what they couldn't do.

Of course, she was also curious about why this guy wanted to dig deep into the Northern Mountain Lord Huangye of the Divine Mountain, and what Huangye was up to behind the scenes.
After thinking for a moment, she replied: I'll try my best.

After the two ended their contact, she immediately got up and found Dong Liangying, making an excuse to go out for a while, and asked Dong Liangying to take her place.

Actually, she was afraid of running into Situ Gu. Hearing that Situ Gu was about to arrive, she naturally wanted to avoid him.

Inside the temple on the sacred mountain, Situ Gu glared coldly at Shi Chun, who was sending messages. He wondered what the message contained, as Shi Chun sometimes chuckled and sometimes grinned lewdly.

After receiving the mother-child talisman, Shi Chun nodded to him and said, "Alright, senior, you can go now." Situ Gu turned and left.

Shi Chun hurriedly caught up and whispered repeatedly, "Senior, please be patient. You must not make a move on the mountain. It's not too late to make a move after we leave the mountain gate. I know you are not afraid, but a wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. There's no need for that. It's better to avoid trouble. Don't you think so?"

He felt like he was going to be driven crazy by this old man.

They were genuinely afraid of being confronted forcefully. This was the sacred mountain of the Phoenix Clan, of great importance to them, and heavily guarded by several Celestial Immortals. Moreover, the Phoenix Clan Chief was also present this time.

The old man might not be afraid if a fight breaks out, but he is afraid; he can't withstand it.

Situ Gu glanced at him as he stepped across the threshold. "I know, you're so noisy."

Even after receiving his promise, Shi Chun was still afraid that he would act recklessly, so she rushed out first, greeted the maids she had dealt with before, and told them that they were going down the mountain.

"Are you leaving already?" The maid was somewhat surprised.

Situ Gu flashed past, then swept Shi Chun away with a flick of his sleeve, and they flew off together, landing directly in front of the mountain gate at the end of the mountain range.

Shi Chun, who had just landed, sighed and cursed inwardly, "What's the use of being anxious? I still can't get out if I don't open the door."

Before long, Phoenix Clan Chief Feng Xi and Feng Qingping arrived upon hearing the news.

"Brother Situ, I haven't even fulfilled my duty as host, and I'm leaving already?" Feng Xi was also surprised.

Situ Gu didn't hesitate at all. "Something urgent has happened at the sect, and I need to rush back."

Feng Xi was unaware of the attack on the Lian Tian Sect. He said "Oh," indicating his surprise but understanding, "In that case, I won't insist you stay. I'll make up for today's absence when Brother Situ is free another day."

No matter how enthusiastic the other party was, Situ Gu remained indifferent, nodding slightly in greeting.

To be honest, if it weren't for his status and industry standing, few people would want to associate with someone like him.

However, on the other hand, he was having a close chat with the Lord of Heaven just yesterday, so there is still a gap in the level of Feng Xi compared to him.

Just as Feng Qingping signaled the guards to open the array gate, the belatedly aware leader of Beishan, Huang Ye, and his group also flew over.

Situ Gu glanced at him coldly, and Shi Chun was filled with apprehension. Fortunately, the other party held back and did not lash out on the spot, and strode out.

The senior executives of Shenshan Hospital who were present were very polite and personally saw the guests to the door.

Situ Gu, who had been pacing outside the mountain gate, finally couldn't bear it any longer. He suddenly turned around and asked directly, "Isn't there someone here named Jiang You'er?"

The people from Shenshan looked at each other in bewilderment. Feng Qingping asked curiously, "Indeed, Elder Situ, what are your instructions?"

Situ Gu said, "Could you please call him over for an audience?"

Although the group from Shenshan found it strange, they did not refuse and wanted to see what was going on, so they immediately ordered someone to greet the person.

Before long, Jiang You'er was led there. Somewhat bewildered, he walked through the crowd, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Jiang You'er greets Elder Situ. May I ask what Elder Situ's instructions are?"

Situ Gu glanced at Shi Chun, and after seeing him nod slightly in confirmation, he immediately produced a gleaming purple metal gourd out of thin air, opened its mouth, and shone it on Jiang You'er.

Suddenly, a beam of light shot out from the purple-gold gourd, instantly enveloping the unsuspecting Jiang You'er.

Jiang You'er raised her hand to shield her eyes and looked around again. She found herself floating on the ground, as if she were already trapped in a vast chaos. She was shocked and quickly dodged, but no matter how she dodged or flew at high speed, she could not escape the chaotic world that enveloped her.

To outsiders, the glow of the sunset suddenly vanished in the blink of an eye, and Jiang You'er disappeared into thin air in the blink of an eye.

Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that Jiang You'er had already been captured by the magic gourd in Situ Gu's hand.

Shi Chun's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. What kind of treasure was this? It took down a master at the Earth Immortal level without making a sound. Wasn't that incredibly powerful?
The most surprised was the leader of the Northern Mountain, Huang Ye. He immediately stepped forward and questioned in a deep voice, "Elder Situ, what is the reason for this? Has my subordinate offended you in any way?"

He has no choice but to be anxious; that's his subordinate.

Feng Xi and the others were also surprised and uncertain. Seeing that Huang Ye had said what they wanted to say, they waited for a reply.

Fearing that Situ Gu wouldn't know how to speak, Shi Chun stepped forward and interrupted, "Our elders have sent a message to those petty thieves: arresting Jiang You'er is just the beginning. If they don't release the elders' disciples by tomorrow, they will arrest them one by one, or expose their identities one by one. We know far more than you imagine!"

Others might not understand the deeper meaning behind these words, but Huang Ye felt a sudden panic. He was unaware that the higher-ups had taken action at the Lian Tian Sect, and they would not inform this side of their actions unless absolutely necessary. However, he knew what had happened as soon as he heard this.

Feng Xi finally spoke, his voice deep and serious: "Brother Situ, what is the meaning of this?"

Situ Gu: "The people inside my 'Mysterious Heavenly Treasure Bottle' are not your people, but spies planted on your sacred mountain by outsiders." He then said to the crowd: "Remember, deliver the message: release them before tomorrow, or face the consequences!"

After speaking, he raised his sleeve and swept Shi Chun away.

Feng Xi almost got up to chase after him, but faced with the unknown magic weapon in Situ Gu's hand, he was ultimately wary and did not dare to make any rash moves. His face gradually darkened, and he turned to look at Feng Qingping.

Although they were humiliated by Situ Gu, both of them knew that Situ Gu would never do such a thing without a reason. His words made it clear that there was a traitor in Shenshan, and that the traitor had captured Situ Gu's disciple. What exactly was going on?
The matter of the Eastern Victory Royal Court hadn't even subsided when this new incident occurred, and Feng Xi's face was so gloomy it could drip water.

(End of this chapter)