novelraw Chapter 869 - 739: Mishaps of the Tongue
Chapter 869 - 739: Mishaps of the Tongue
Duan Jie was also surprised to hear her curse for the first time, especially with words so inconsistent with her usual image.
Still, it was understandable. It was unfortunate that her intention to hide her identity, as a disciple of Situ Gu, had been suddenly exposed like this.
He couldn't help but wonder and asked, "Could it be that Shi Chun already knows the identity of the Holy Lady?"
Situ Zhen replied, "It's not that he knows my identity. He's trying to hide his own identity, looking for a fitting excuse to head to the Land of Extreme Abyss, so he can lure the blood sacrifice over there. Even if it gets exposed later that the Land of Extreme Abyss is connected to the Demon Path, he can distance himself. That dog is indeed cunning."
Some things are hard to say through the mother-child talisman. From a woman's perspective, Shi Chun is truly hateful, especially when Zhener listens to that dog so intently.
Duan Jie asked, "By doing this, doesn't he seem to disregard, Holy Lady, your life or death?"
Situ Zhen said, "Since he is a part of the Demon Path, do you think my life matters to him, or the matter of the Extreme Abyss is more important?"
Duan Jie said, "If that's the case, we could arrange some interference, making it impossible for you to reach the Land of Extreme Abyss, or have someone steal your token, to avoid exposing your identity."
Situ Zhen replied, "No need. Although Shi Chun is a dog, I have to admit he is indeed capable. What the Three Sects try their best to achieve, might not be as effective as his actions. Having such a dog in the Demon Path is not a bad thing; he can be considered a minister of revival."
Duan Jie had to remind her, "Holy Lady, he is definitely not from our faction. If he succeeds, they might find the Demon Altar first."
Situ Zhen replied, "He is indeed from the Demon Path. Where do you think the 'Desolate Broken Blade' he's used in the Divine Fire Covenant ended up? Isn't it obvious that it fell into the hands of their faction? If they find it, they'll be able to open it. Previously, everyone was rushing to gather the blood sacrifice because they didn't know whose hands the 'Desolate Broken Blade' was in. If we don't act first, there might be no opportunity for us to participate. Now that we know in whose hands the broken blade is, I've already infiltrated their side. Since they have a way to gather the full blood sacrifice, there's no need for us to waste energy."
She didn't say it, but regardless of which faction enters the Demon Altar, it doesn't matter to her. What she cares about is whether she can get in.
Duan Jie said, "What the Holy Lady says makes sense."
Situ Zhen said, "Keep close tabs on all movements regarding me."
Duan Jie replied, "Yes."
Under the vast sky, the Wind Scale has two groups, with Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang in one, and Feng Chi with Xiao Sheng and Shen Moming in another, quietly flying in the night.
Without tracking objects and with the cover of darkness, they were no longer traceable in the mirror images of the five teams.
During the journey, Wu Jinliang, controlling the Wind Scale, saw Shi Chun take out the mother-child talisman and glanced at it. It read: "Su Mian noticed Zhener leaving alone and asked me what's going on. How should I respond?"
Seeing the name 'Su Mian', Wu Jinliang knew she was Feng Chi's superior. He immediately turned his head to look to the rear left, and there Feng Chi was indeed holding a mother-child talisman.
He couldn't help but turn back to Shi Chun and chuckle lightly, "Is this woman for real? She's giving the impression she's leaning towards us."
"Who knows what's true or false," Shi Chun casually replied, casting a spell and writing a line before sending it out: "No need to hide, just tell the truth."
Feng Chi asked in return, "Are you sure you want to say that?"
Shi Chun replied, "I have my plans."
Feng Chi responded with a single "okay," clearly following the instructions.
Not long after, Shi Chun hummed softly and pulled out another mother-child talisman, this time the one linked to Su Mian.
Wu Jinliang unabashedly peeked at the content, which read: "Are you sure that Situ Zhen doesn't know one of the stolen tokens includes Feng Yin's?"
Shi Chun replied, "Why are you asking this?"
At that moment, Su Mian was standing on a mountain peak under the starlight, replying: "You've caused a slip, so I naturally need to patch it. I have to arrange for someone to intercept before others realize she has the Sky Splitting Sword. If everyone reacts, it'll be too late."
Shi Chun: "You're overthinking. There's no way the Sky Splitting Sword would easily be given to her. It's in my own hands."
The anger seemed to seep through Su Mian's next words: "Shi Chun, considering the time, you're still worried about your little romantic affairs. Rest assured, I will only take the Sky Splitting Sword without hurting her!"
"Hehehehe..." Wu Jinliang grinned widely, stifling his laughter.
Shi Chun replied, "Miss Su, listen to me. Don't act rashly. The sword isn't with her. I only gave her a token and told her to run towards the Extreme Abyss. You will naturally see her whereabouts later. Once everyone finds Li Hongjiu heavily injured and realizes I'm pursuing her with the Sky Splitting Sword into the Extreme Abyss, what situation will it be? You can't possibly misunderstand my intentions, can you?"
Su Mian at the mountain top was both surprised and delighted, replying: You want to lure the blood sacrifice to go to the Land of Extreme Abyss on their own?
Shi Chun asked back: What else?
Su Mian was speechless, finally understanding why this guy previously said as long as the money is in place, he could add a few thousand more people. At the time, she thought he was just bragging, but he really had a way.
She started worrying now if too many people would go, and whether this would bring any adverse consequences.
The other thing was the question: If so, why keep it from Feng Chi?
Shi Chun replied: I didn't keep it from her, can talking to you be considered keeping it from her? There were outsiders present at the time, Li Hongjiu, Han Bao, they were all there, and I had to have a proper reason for pursuing Situ Zhen relentlessly, right?
So that's it, Su Mian worried again: The five team factions have noticed Situ Zhen's movements; can she reach the Land of Extreme Abyss safely alone? Also, she's from the Beiju Team, and that team is tracking her whereabouts; they might intervene halfway.
Shi Chun replied: I'll find a way to deal with it.
Su Mian: Alright, I'll contact the higher-ups and ask them to make a decision.
After they finished contacting, Wu Jinliang also worriedly said: "She's right, Zhener traveling alone on a long journey makes it easy for everyone to track her route, it really makes accidents easy, and by the time we respond, it might be too late."
Shi Chun snorted, dismissing the concern: "The key to open the door is in the hands of the Tianyi sect, she and Mo Shiliu are from the Gui Cang sect, the Gui Cang people have worked their way into Tianyi's side, it's exactly the perfect opportunity for the yellow sparrow behind, how could it be abandoned halfway? What do I have to worry about, we don't have anything to worry about, there will naturally be a way to help her remove interference from that side."
Wu Jinliang grinned slightly, then laughed: "I wonder how many people can be lured this time."
Shi Chun's eyes slightly lit up, saying: "I don't know how many people can be lured, but all those in this world from the Demon Path can certainly be lured over, at least most of them will go, right? Sigh, what's up with Li Hongjiu, why does he always get beaten up so badly and kept in a sickly state, he should quickly recover."
Wu Jinliang instantly realized, turned his mouth, turned to look at him, then laughed again hesitantly: "If we really attract too many people, even if there are only thirty thousand, can the Demon Path kill them all? If anyone manages to escape, it's possible the secret will be leaked."
Shi Chun: "Don't worry, since they are confident in dealing with so many blood sacrifices, they must have a plan, we'll see when the time comes, anyway, as long as we can clear ourselves from association with the Demon Path."Sighing as he spoke, "What I don't understand is, how did Zhener fall into the Demon Path, caught once and then joined? Zhener isn't someone who 'comes to terms' so easily, her change must be related to the time she was captured, what exactly happened during that period?"
As he spoke, he took out the Mother-child Talisman to look.
Wu Jinliang leaned over to take a glance, feeling a toothache.
Couldn't help but feel a toothache, this time it was related to him.
It was news from Mulan Jin, asking: Is Li Hongjiu really blood-related to the Carefree Sect Leader or is it nonsense?
Shi Chun was puzzled, asking back: Why do you say that?
So Mu Lanqing explained the situation, it turns out, Dongguo Shou complained to Manxi, saying Wu Jinliang was slandering the Carefree Sect Leader, insinuating Li Hongjiu was the leader's illegitimate child, saying many people heard it on site.
Mulan Jin specifically asked if this was true, Shi Chun also looked at Wu Jinliang, wanting to know if this was true.
Wu Jinliang smiled bitterly, saying: "Shi Chun, I had no choice at the time, how could I know Li Hongjiu, such a formidable person, couldn't take even one move from Dongguo Shou, the situation was too urgent, Dongguo Shou's moves were too fast, if I hadn't shouted like that, Li Hongjiu would have been dead already, you can ask Chu Jingtang and the others."
Shi Chun inquired into the detailed situation at that time, he also believed someone like Wu Jinliang, who prioritizes self-preservation, wouldn't want to stir up such trouble without a choice, and immediately communicated with Mulan Jin to ask for help in speaking well.
Mulan Jin meant it wasn't necessary to say anything nice, in the Great Amnesty Battlefield, this matter wasn't much, Manxi wouldn't do anything to Wu Jinliang because of this matter, the key is that many people heard it, like Su Jikuan from a sect that enjoys seeing jokes about the Carefree Sect.
The focus is after leaving, whether the Carefree Sect will take it seriously.
This matter seemingly just a few words, but Shi Chun knew it might really be a big hassle later.
Put it this way, that's the Carefree Sect Leader, spreading rumors like that isn't much different from spreading rumors about several Saint Kings, possibly the Carefree Sect Leader may not care about this, but certainly, people below will care, who knows whether it's to protect the leader's dignity or to show the leader.
One thing is certain, the sect leader of such a large sect doesn't allow others to spread rumors freely, especially in front of the sect's disciples.
Sighing Wu Jinliang also understood, but then again, wasn't it because Dongguo Shou also knew some things shouldn't be said randomly, only to be tricked at that moment?
Putting away the Mother-child Talisman, Shi Chun thought about it, casually comforting him, "Make some merits, and we'll get a position after the operation, even the Heavenly Court can't mess around openly even if it's the Carefree Sect.
If things don't go well, we also have places to hide, if they dare act on the first day, we might as well act on the fifteenth."
"Well said." Wu Jinliang nodded repeatedly, having the Master's bottom line words, he felt reassured.