novelraw Chapter 915 777: As You Wish
Chapter 915 777: As You Wish
Daring to act tough, Tie Anfeng immediately got fired up upon hearing this. If it weren't for repeated instructions, he would have directly solved the problem now. A mere Human Immortal Realm individual, no matter how conspicuous, what's the point?
He said with eyes blazing: "Are you daring not to listen to the Xuanji Token Master?"
Shi Chun retorted: "It's not that I'm not listening; I've been following orders, but your actions are suspicious. Has something happened to Mulan Qingqing?"
Tie Anfeng angrily replied: "You're overthinking. She's fine; follow me and you'll naturally see her."
Shi Chun: "I said, if I can't see Mulan Qingqing, I won't continue."
Tie Anfeng's angry eyes gradually squinted, genuinely finding it hard to hold back. He was already itching to act, thinking that despite the opponent having numerous Magical Treasures, at such close range, he was confident he could capture the opponent before he displayed his treasures.
Shi Chun also detected the hostility in the opponent's reaction, his hand slowly moving the knife to a ready-to-use grip.
Fortunately, Chongxing's timely message arrived, asking where Tie Anfeng was, which momentarily suppressed Tie Anfeng's urge to act.
Tie Anfeng naturally had to inform about the current situation.
Chongxing frowned upon seeing this, calculating the distance, it wasn't far, so why the sudden stop?
He quickly sent a message asking: "Is there anything unusual around you?"
Tie Anfeng replied: "No abnormalities detected yet; any unusual movements and the surrounding scouts will inform me immediately."
Chongxing responded: "Then try persuading him again."
Tie Anfeng replied: "Really can't persuade him. He insists on suspecting Mulan Qingqing has encountered an issue and won't proceed without confirming her safety. Brother, don't get stuck on this; I could simply capture him directly. He might be intentionally delaying for reinforcements."
Chongxing said: "Don't act rashly yet; this cunning person's actions might have a hidden agenda. The plan was devised by Senior Brother Lan; I'll consult him first."
Tie Anfeng, held back by his senior brother, had no choice but to stop, coldly glaring at Shi Chun, then quickly took out the Mother-child Talisman to confirm contact with the surrounding scouts.
Mulan Jin, atop the Heavenly Court Command Center high platform, silently estimated the time, then took out the Mother-child Talisman from his sleeve, again inquiring Shi Chun: "How's the situation?"
On the other side, Shi Chun's action of taking out the Mother-child Talisman raised Tie Anfeng's alertness, but Shi Chun only stayed guarded against him, ignoring him and, after checking the message, replied: "The designated location wasn't the meeting place; a few people popped out, led personally by Tie Anfeng of Thunder Sound Sect, taking me around without any sight of Miss Mulan, feeling something's off. I've just stopped, suspecting Miss Mulan might have encountered a mishap; therefore, before confirming Miss Mulan's safety, I won't proceed."
He gave this response because he suspected Lan She had reported to Mulan Jin.
Mulan Jin slightly raised an eyebrow upon reading, wondering what might have happened to his daughter. His heart couldn't help but skip a beat.
However, in a moment, he calmed his nerves, initially doubting Shi Chun's purpose. That fellow wouldn't sit idly; secondly, Lan She wouldn't dare to break promises concerning his daughter.
He promptly replied: "Report your current specific location."
Shi Chun didn't understand why he kept wanting to know his location, thinking perhaps someone might be sent to intervene?
Although if any help could come, it wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing for him, so he reported the specific location.
Having obtained the location, Mulan Jin immediately transmitted to Manxi, "Commander, use the mirror image to check this location."
Manxi responded by coming over, taking the Mother-child Talisman to check, and bewilderedly asked: "This is?"
Mulan Jin calmly replied: "Shi Chun's current location."
"Shi Chun?" Although Manxi was a bit confused, he didn't question, fully complying, much more obedient than before.
No choice; the benefits given by the Xuanji Token Master were too great, and now unable to reach Dongguo Shou, he could only rely on this Token Master, daring not to have any defiance, even devoid of emotions.
The specific location was conveyed to those controlling the Heavenly Mirror, and soon the mirror image started activating.
Commander Lan She, on the Beiju Team Command Center high platform, upon receiving Chongxing's report, also inquired about the details afterward.
After explaining the matter, Chongxing suggested: "Senior Brother Lan, perhaps you could talk to Mulan Jin again, to have Mulan Jin pressure that rogue."
Lan She looked almost amused, retorting: "Do you think the Xuanji Token Master is someone who can be instructed at will in every detail?"
He thought, if it weren't for saving the guy's daughter, he couldn't dare mess around like this.
But things couldn't be stuck like this indefinitely; a decision had to be made eventually, then sent a confirmation message: "Are you sure you're not far from his location now?"
Chongxing replied: "Wind Riding Scale, roughly half a bowl of rice time."
Lan She took a deep breath, preparing to order an active offensive when Xiao Ruomei suddenly reported briskly, "My lord, the Heavenly Court Command Center spies sent news; their Heavenly Mirror has locked onto Shi Chun."
"..." Lan She choked, filled with disbelief, then swiftly turned to the Heavenly Mirror image, urging, "Quick!"
Xiao Ruomei understood his intention, promptly having control of the Heavenly Mirror switched.
In the East Victory Team Command Center, Wei Mo turned at the report, startled, "Shi Chun's revealed himself? Can the Heavenly Court Team expose Shi Chun's location?"
Tao Zhi nodded, "That's how spies reported; saying it's Shi Chun."
Wei Mo immediately instructed towards the mirror image, "Switch it; I want to see what's happening."
Tao Zhi followed orders to execute.
Not only them, but the Nanshan Team Command Center, the West Ox Team Command Center, were also alerted, finding it unbelievable; how could the Heavenly Court Team voluntarily expose Shi Chun's location?
Naturally, all wanted to see for themselves.
With arms crossed, a blank expression on his face, Mulan Jin naturally saw that the image adjusted several times before confirming that the one surrounded by several people, wearing a black Battle Armor, holding a black long knife, and riding an unknown mount, was indeed Shi Chun.
Manxi rushed over, transmitting: "The situation seems troubling; among those surrounding Shi Chun, Tie Anfeng from Thunder Sound Sect is present."
He wasn't exactly sure what happened, but he knew it was definitely related to the manipulation behind this Xuanji Token Master.
Mulan Jin nodded slightly without saying anything, watching Shi Chun's composed demeanor.
This was why he always asked about Shi Chun's exact location.
To publicly reveal Shi Chun's current location was firstly to see with his own eyes what would happen.
Secondly, if Shi Chun couldn't escape and fell into the hands of the Beiju Team, the other families would uncover the schemes from Liang Lanshe's side. Would they unite against the Beiju Team, or not allow Beiju to monopolize the benefits? Both scenarios were possible.
Manxi then muttered, "Is that the so-called mount Shi Chun mentioned?"
Mulan Jin also saw it; it was the first time he'd seen it. He had previously investigated Shi Chun's background thoroughly, yet didn't know Shi Chun had this hidden ace up his sleeve.
At the Beiju Central Hub, Liang Lanshe's face was gloomy, staring at the mirror image.
His secret operation, concealed for so long, was unexpectedly exposed like this. He could easily guess who had done it.
He had thought Mulan Jin wouldn't dare to expose the fact that he sold out the Heavenly Court Team's interest for his daughter, but who knew he not only dared to expose it, but did so openly and brazenly.
If you want favors from someone, they can repay you.
Yet, they also blatantly showed him they don't care about him at all, daring him to try affecting their daughter.
In the eyes of someone of such status and rank, as you wish, it's all your own doing.
This is a strong deterrent against him!
After his chest heaved violently for a while, he urgently sent a message to Chongxing: Shi Chun's position has been exposed, immediately take people and rush over there, seize Shi Chun before other teams arrive.
As he expected, other teams basically ordered nearby forces to quickly head over there at the first instance.
Upon receiving the information, Chongxing quickly ordered his contingent to set off, and then swiftly approached Mulan Qingqing, uttering: "Miss Mulan, your father has sent someone to meet you, quickly come with us to rendezvous."
Casually waving his hand, he cast a spell to lift Mulan Qingqing into the air.
The weary Mulan Qingqing obediently complied, without any resistance, though she noticed the personnel lurking around gradually ascend into the air.
En route, Chongxing repeatedly asked Tie Anfeng to confirm that no unusual personnel were approaching, yet continuously found no abnormalities, which puzzled him, wondering if Shi Chun was really without any backup, were they just being overly paranoid?
Not far away, the group soon arrived, nearly a thousand scattered individuals descended swiftly.
Mulan Qingqing, upon landing, wasn't surprised by the battle armor on Shi Chun. She had seen it before on the island and wanted a set herself, but didn't get it.
What truly surprised her was how her father sent Shi Chun to meet her, wasn't this exposing Shi Chun?
At this moment, she finally realized something was amiss.
Shi Chun's gaze towards her also hardened, noticing anomalies about her, given her cultivation, she couldn't stand firm upon landing, her steps were surprisingly unstable and staggered a bit.
Before the mirror image, Mulan Jin also noticed her reaction, furrowing his brow.
At the East Victory Command Center, Wei Mo looked around and asked, "Chongxing? That's Mulan Jin's daughter? This, why does it feel like Mulan Jin's daughter fell into Chongxing's hands, was Shi Chun lured out using Mulan Qingqing?"
Confidant Tao Zhi hesitantly said, "It looks a bit like it, but does Liang Lanshe have such guts?"
The various command centers were somewhat puzzled.
On site, realizing something was off, Mulan Qingqing immediately quickened her pace toward Shi Chun.
Chongxing raised his hand and grabbed through the air, an invisible force immediately dragged Mulan Qingqing back to his side.
Mulan Qingqing abruptly turned her head towards him, "What are you trying to do?"
Shi Chun also called out at this time, "Mulan, what's wrong with your body?"
Mulan Qingqing shouted loudly, "Seems like I've been poisoned, unable to gather my energy, what's going on with you all?"
She couldn't amplify her voice with spell, so she could only shout.
Chongxing's spell voice, however, resonated clearly, "Shi Chun, you see the person, safe and sound, you obediently come with us, she'll naturally be safely sent back."
Shi Chun seemingly confused, responded, "What do you mean? The Commander asked me to negotiate and retrieve the person, but didn't say I should go with you."
Chongxing raised his hand, smoothing his grey beard, realizing perhaps they were being overly cautious, Shi Chun might genuinely be unaware, Mulan Jin indeed might have completely sold him out, which also explains why no abnormalities were seen around.
Immediately laughing heartily, "You, Shi Chun, are also smart, do you not understand? You come, she goes, it's a transaction! Truly, if we clarified with you beforehand, how could you willingly come alone?"
Mulan Qingqing was shocked upon hearing, realizing her father sold out Shi Chun for her safety, wanting to struggle to break free, yet powerless.
Chongxing also couldn't be bothered to chatter more, lest dreams become too grand, directly signaling Tie Anfeng.
Now having absolute power to control the situation, and feeling secure enough to act.
Tie Anfeng, already displeased with Shi Chun, couldn't hold back any longer. Upon receiving permission, he immediately dashed towards Shi Chun, clawing out to grab.
Yet, a force of delay suddenly enveloped him, with his extended claw mere arm's length away from Shi Chun's shoulder, his entire being was held in the air by an unseen force.
He immediately recalled the 'immobilization skill' rumors related to Shi Chun, was utterly astonished, realizing Shi Chun played him, there was no unawareness; Shi Chun had long been targeting him, while he sought to quickly settle the matter by launching a surprise attack.
But he possessed Thunder Sound Sect's skill that could break through immobilization skill.
Unfortunately, it was too late, just as lightning flickered around him, Shi Chun's large blade spun like a wheel, without blinking an eye, casually sliced a rain of blood, pfft!