Mountain and sea lantern

Chapter 624 Performance of Contract
It was through contact with Young Master Nan that I learned that the arrests of relevant personnel had not stopped, and they were now searching everywhere for the whereabouts of Shi Chun's former accomplices, those people from Dongjiuyuan.

Because those people have scattered, some have already been arrested, and the rest are still being tracked down. It is estimated that this will be much easier than finding Shi Chun.

As long as Shi Chun is not caught, those people will also be executed.

In short, anyone without a significant background or connection to Shi Chun will be implicated and arrested.

These events greatly shocked not only Shi Chun, but also Wu Jinliang, who was watching from the sidelines, giving him a sense of absurdity, as if a day in the underworld was equivalent to a thousand years in the world.

At first, when they heard that many people had been arrested, Wu Jinliang was most worried about Duan Xiangmei. If there was really no way to deal with the others, they were helpless. They couldn't risk their own lives if things got so serious. When it comes to life and death, can't one be a little selfish?

But I never expected that even my old brothers from Higashikyuhara would be implicated.

I remember when we were at Wukang Mountain, Dong Jiuyuan and his gang came looking for Chuntian. Everyone had already seen how ruthless and heartless Chuntian was. He had already distanced himself from those people. Everyone knew that he couldn't blackmail Shi Chuntian by using those people. He had already severed all ties. So why did he still arrest those people?

Of course, what Young Master Nan said was also clear: there was no particular target; it was a comprehensive approach, and anyone with a connection would be caught.

However, there are some things that Wu Jinliang knows best. Capturing other people may not have much of a restraint on Shi Chun. Even if Lan'er is captured and it is revealed that they are also members of the demonic path, so what? At worst, they can just become legitimate members of the demonic path. But capturing those people from Dong Jiuyuan is different. It may really put Chuntian in a difficult position. Back then, in order to send those scum out of the place of exile, Chuntian did not hesitate to delay his own release until the very end.

"I was wondering why they would send out so many experts at the Celestial Immortal level to capture you. Was it really necessary to make such a big deal out of it?" Wu Jinliang couldn't help but doubt himself, feeling that he didn't deserve such a large-scale operation.

Shi Chun frowned deeply, a rare occurrence. "Among the things you stole from the capital, were there any important items?"

Wu Jinliang's expression froze. "I don't know. How would I know? They just looked like valuable items, so I just grabbed them."

He's starting to wonder if he's been too impulsive and has taken something he shouldn't have.

The two guys' perceptions matched their actions at the time. They were used to being wild and reckless, believing that as long as they were clever enough, there wouldn't be any problems, and therefore they still haven't realized the seriousness of their actions.

So they were also confused by the other party's reaction. The other party did not act according to their understanding at all. So what if there was no evidence? If there was a connection, they would arrest them directly and crush them.

Upon seeing the message from the woman in red, and considering her powerful background, Shi Chun's heart stirred slightly, and he quickly replied: I miss you too, and I wish I could see you right now.

Wu Jinliang, who was sitting on the side with his head sticking out, was stunned for a moment and asked, "Is it that slut in the red dress again?"

Shi Chun did not deny it.

The woman in red inside the pavilion had already put away the mother-child talisman, not expecting to receive a reply at all. However, reality is often unpredictable. She paused for a moment and then took out the mother-child talisman to check it.

After reading it, he smiled and replied: "Then come on over, I'll be waiting for you."

Shi Chun replied: I want to hug you.

The woman in red only replied with one word: Come.

Wu Jin, who was watching from the sidelines, put his worries to the back of his mind and grinned, revealing his two rows of white teeth.

Shi Chun replied: I would like to, but you don't know this, I am being hunted down and dare not show myself easily.

The woman in red asked: Tell me your location, and I'll send someone to meet you.

Shi Chun replied: They also have experts out there, searching everywhere. I'm hiding and don't dare to move. I'll come find you after they leave.

The woman in red thought for a moment, then, without rambling on, replied with two words: "Waiting for you."

After the two ended their call, Wu Jinliang was still chuckling, as if he was enjoying the show.

Shi Chun then picked up another mother-child talisman and replied to Young Master Nan: No, Brother Nan, you should explain clearly what I have done that has caused you to pursue me so relentlessly.
Young Master Nan replied, "Brother Chun, I don't know the specifics either. I just want to get some information from you. Once you explain things clearly and it's confirmed that you weren't the one who did it, you'll be released. Your hiding only confirms the suspicion. If you come to be questioned, others will also avoid being implicated and will regain their freedom."

Shi Chun replied: I almost lost my life in your hands, do you think I would still want to see you? You can arrest whoever you want, kill whoever you want, none of them are as important as my life.

Young Master Nan advised, "Brother Chun, this is just the beginning. Once they use all their methods on you, it will be very difficult for you to escape. As long as you didn't do it, just stand up openly and cooperate to clarify things. The matter will naturally pass. As for the deaths and injuries during the previous conflict, as long as it is determined that they were caused by a misunderstanding, I guarantee you will be fine."

Shi Chun replied: I am being chased right now. I will contact you again after I find a way to shake off my pursuers.

Standing beside Young Master Nan, Wei Mo, who was watching the Mother-Child Talisman from the sidelines, said in a deep voice, "What's going on? Didn't Li Hongjiu already return to the Yanbao Sect? Why are people still chasing after him?"

Young Master Nan hurriedly replied to the message, asking: Brother Chun, where are you? We can send someone to rescue you.

Shi Chunhui: Don't give me that. They might be assassins you sent. I'll contact you again after I find out who they are. After that, contact was cut off, and all messages from Young Master Nan were read but not replied to.

Having witnessed what happened, Wu Jinliang asked, "What do you mean by holding both sides back?"

Shi Chun hugged his knees and looked at the sky through the gaps in the leaves. "Something feels off about this. Even Young Master Nan couldn't explain what was going on. We need to figure out the situation before making a decision. That slut's background should be able to help us figure things out. I need to go find her."

Wu Jinliang: "Could she already know your true identity? Could it be that the people who followed you before, and the demon cultivators who were later hunted down, are also related to her?"

Shi Chun: "I brought in Situ Gu and Li Hongjiu. It's not surprising that she knows my identity. If she really wants to make a move against me, she has plenty of opportunities. Those demon cultivators are after Li Hongjiu, so it shouldn't have anything to do with her."

Wu Jinliang hesitated and said, "Now that things have come to this, the situation is a bit complicated. I still think it might be dangerous for you to go and meet with her."

Shi Chun: "That's why I'm stalling for two more days. Once Yu Xuanbing arrives, things should be much safer with his help. I also need to meet that woman. If there are no problems, I'll see if I can get her connections to help resolve this trouble. I also need her help with Huang Yingying's Golden Rat Clan regaining their freedom. As long as she has no ill intentions, I'll try to find a way to deepen my relationship with her."

In the capital of Nanzhan, a secluded and elegant courtyard was the home of Miao Dingyi, the cardinal of Bowanglou.

Today, the lady of the house returned home, and Lan Qiaoyan and Miao Yilan came back together. The family was reunited and had a great time. After settling in, they met again for a meal and a chat, and inevitably the topic of Shi Chun came up.

The mother and daughter returned this time largely because they were drawn in by this matter.

When asked, Miao Dingyi shook his head slightly. "All the guards in the royal court who knew about this have been taken into custody. There has been no leak of information. I don't know exactly what happened. I only know that a lot of people related to Shi Chun have been taken away. Dong Sheng even tried to reach out to you and your daughter, but I stopped them."

The mother and daughter looked at each other in disbelief, never expecting that they would be implicated.

Miao Yilan asked worriedly, "How did it get to the central government? Is it that serious?"

Lan Qiaoyan sighed, "Has that guy gone mad? He already has plenty to eat and drink, why does he have to go this far?"

Miao Dingyi said calmly, "The way he got here was beyond his control. He offended so many people, how could he turn back? He could only struggle all the way."

While the family was chatting, the butler came to report that guests had arrived.

Gong Shaoci arrived, bringing a pile of gifts to visit. He was able to come because he had heard that the mother and daughter had returned home.

After the guests and hosts sat down and chatted for a while, Gong Shaoci brought up the topic of Shi Chun, expressing deep regret for Shi Chun's plight. Although there had been a minor conflict between them before, it seemed that it had all been forgotten...

The three-day agreement had arrived. On the steep hilltop of the grassland, Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang looked around from time to time, somewhat worried that Yu Xuanbing would break the agreement, and also wondering if Lao Changtai had found Nian Xiu's place to stay.

As long as we can find out where Nianxiu is.

If they dare to breach the contract, then don't blame them for their unseemly behavior.

"They're here," Shi Chun muttered under his breath, giving Wu Jinliang a wink.

Wu Jinliang immediately understood that his right eye's special ability must have allowed him to see something.

The two immediately sat down on the hilltop and waited patiently.

After the red mist fish thoroughly examined its surroundings, a person shrouded in a black cloak, with only their eyes visible, suddenly appeared before the two of them, looking somewhat eerie even in daylight.

Upon seeing this, the two got up, and Shi Chun laughed heartily, saying, "I knew you weren't an untrustworthy person, senior."

Yu Xuanbing looked at Shi Chun with a complicated expression. In the past few days, besides family matters, he had also inquired about the current state of the world and naturally learned about Shi Chun's situation. He found out that Shi Chun was not lying and was indeed a person with no status, background, or backing, but his resume was quite extraordinary.

There wasn't enough time, so he only got a preliminary understanding and didn't even know how big of a problem Shi Chun was facing. The key point is that many things were unknown to ordinary cultivators.

Without further ado, he said in a hoarse voice, "Ten days, plus I'll kill another person for you."

"Alright, that's straightforward. Then I won't stand on ceremony. There's a place called Zhelanpo outside the city. Someone handed over something there, a rare incense called 'Death-Slaying Incense.' I'm worried that the handover location might be being watched, so I'd like to trouble you to make the trip there for me..."

As Shi Chun spoke, he pulled Wu Jinliang down to squat down, and the two of them drew a map on the ground together, marking the detailed terrain and the characteristics of specific locations.

After confirming the relevant information, Yu Xuanbing didn't say much, and disappeared in a flash. He got right to work and didn't waste the employer's time at all.

(End of this chapter)