The message contained only one sentence: Where are you?

Shi Chun raised an eyebrow, sensing that the plan had already started and Weikang might be in trouble.

When he had previously asked the other party for the mother-child tokens for convenient contact, he couldn't possibly tell them that Weikang was going to be in trouble, nor did he know the exact situation on Xia Fuli's end, or whether this elder had any hidden agendas with the Demon Path. Hence, he couldn't say or do anything, but just request a half-piece of the mother-child token for contact.

The fact that he could send messages looking for him indicated that some of his worries were unfounded.

He looked up from behind Wu Jinliang's shoulders to see Xiang Laner and Feng Chi in front of him and quietly cast a spell to respond: I've descended the mountain.

Wu Jinliang turned around and immediately cooperated well.

Yin Huixin: When are you coming back?

Both sides were testing each other through their responses.

Shi Chun thought for a moment and replied: I don't know.

Was this something a disciple would say to an elder? Did this look like he was going to return? These three words already implied a connection to Xia Fuli's departure.

Yin Huixin's strong reaction came immediately, asking: Where did Xia Fuli take Bian Weikang?

Shi Chun played dumb: Did Elder Xia take Brother Bian away?

Yin Huixin: He left Wukang Mountain, and so did you. Don't tell me it's another coincidence. Don't say you know nothing.

Having thought about the recent messages from "Nightingale," Shi Chun responded quickly: I know some things about him. I'm on his side, yet I'm not; we're neither enemies nor friends. But my relationship with Weiying is real. Elder Yin, please trust that, between you and Elder Xia, I'm definitely on your side, even if it's for the sake of Weiying. Whatever help I can offer, I will.

These words sounded nice.

In actuality, did he truly like Weiying? Not really.

It wasn't that he disliked Weiying either. She was indeed beautiful, and having had a special history together, their relationship was more advanced than that of normal friends of the opposite sex, even a bit ambiguous.

The only reason they were not romantic yet was purely because physical desire had overwhelmed his reason—after all, how many men could resist such continuous temptations from someone as attractive as Weiying?

He had someone else he aspired to like but at this moment, he firmly expressed his affection for Weiying, demonstrating heartfelt feelings for her.

This was the only quick way he could think of to close the gap between him and Elder Yin at the moment.

It was also his only opportunity to fulfill his motives.

Whether true or false, these words at least gave Yin Huixin some comfort. However, she wasn't a naive young girl and was not easily fooled; she immediately pressed on: I don't care what you say, only what you do. If you really want to help Weiying, show me your sincerity now, do something!

Seeing her respond this way, Shi Chun immediately perked up and replied: Naturally, but before that, I at least need to understand what happened. Please tell me about the incident.

By his response, Yin Huixin also became suspicious. Did he really not know?

But doubting this now was pointless; the focus was on saving people.

Moreover, revealing the incident wasn't harmful—it was worth a shot as a last resort. Thus, she briefly and concisely relayed what Xia Fuli had discovered and confirmed herself in the prison.

She didn't mention the specific content of the message Xia Fuli had sent her, as it was embarrassing and confidential.

Upon reading this, Shi Chun immediately questioned: Why would Elder Xia take Brother Bian away and inform you?

Yin Huixin gave a similar past explanation: Farewell.

Last time someone named Xia wanted to leave, it was naturally not just a simple farewell. Elder Yin certainly wouldn't disclose the romantic words involved.

Shi Chun wasn't a fool. Abducting your son and then saying goodbye to you?

Moreover, he was aware of the plan's purpose and even more clear that Xia Fuli's actions were not so simple. The motive for informing Yin Huixin must relate to luring the Bian family.

Quickly, he inquired: Elder, I want to help you, but I am not in control right now, and my capacity to help is limited. So, understanding detailed information and combining what I know is essential to aiding you. Please tell me, what do you plan to do next?

While hiding, Feng Chi, who occasionally surveyed the surroundings, noticed Shi Chun standing behind Wu Jinliang unusually still and immediately went over to check.

After Wu Jinliang twisted his back, Feng Chi saw Shi Chun holding a blade of grass, staring vacantly, leaning against the large man's back.

Feng Chi asked, "What are you daydreaming about? What are you thinking?"

Shi Chun, as if waking from a trance, asked, "At this stage, can't I ponder about my future?"

Feng Chi fell silent at his words, completely understanding.

Xiang Laner also turned back and looked. She was well aware of her relationship with Shi Chun. Now, it all depended on whether the consequences of this incident would play out as stated. If the plan succeeded and those above truly had the capability to clear any exposed influences, Shi Chun had a high chance of becoming her man.

After Feng Chi left, Shi Chun casually put the grass back in his mouth and flipped over his palm to reveal the burning talisman. The faint characters read: "Naturally to find someone, to rescue someone. Otherwise, why would I bother talking to you?"

Shi Chun: "It's too late. If you want to save your son, don't beat around the bush and don't get emotional. Right now, forget our statuses as elder and disciple, be honest, speak of your specific plans, what you are going to do next, speak!"

The urgency in his words made Yin Huixin a bit nervous. She hesitated for a moment, then informed him, "We must go to the Forbidden Land to find the old Sect Master to rescue him."

His plan matched hers, but Shi Chun still cursed internally. He realized that Elder Xia knew Elder Yin very well, and he didn't have the time or willingness to delve into the details. He immediately replied, "Then don't hesitate. Just proceed with your own ideas."

Yin Huixin questioned, "Is this what you call helping me rescue someone? The world is vast, and since it has been so long since he left, are you sure the old Sect Master will be able to find him once he leaves the mountain?"

Shi Chun admonished firmly, "How do you still not understand? Elder Xia understands you too well. What you are about to do is exactly what he hopes to see, that's why he notified you after taking your son. Don't worry about the old Sect Master not being able to find him. Since he can behave this way, he will surely let the old Sect Master find some clues. What you need to do now is exactly as you thought, to follow Elder Xia's wishes. If something goes wrong and he realizes that things are out of control, he might very well destroy the evidence, he might even kill Weikang outright. First, stabilize him, so I have time here to explore the situation, to locate Brother Bian's whereabouts, and then think of ways to rescue him."

His words were logical, but they were also meant to scare Yin Huixin.

Indeed, Yin Huixin felt a pang of fear and was slightly woken up by this blunt warning. The notification from Xia Fuli indeed had a strange tone, making her realize that Shi Chun's words made a lot of sense. What she intended to do was likely exactly what Xia Fuli wanted to see.

At that moment, the persuasive judgment demonstrated by Shi Chun reminded her of Wang Sheng at the Sky Rain Meteor Conference, and she suddenly had great confidence in Shi Chun's capability to help afterwards.

She promptly replied, "I'm going to find the old Sect Master now."

Shi Chun: "Keep a close eye. As soon as you find any clues about Brother Bian's whereabouts, you must tell me immediately."

Yin Huixin: "Understood."

Then she quickly reached the sealed stone gate of the Forbidden Land, knocked forcefully on the knocker, and called out, "Father, it's me, Weikang is in trouble."

As the stone gate buzzed open, Yin Huixin didn't hesitate and immediately rushed in to kneel before the meditating Bian Que in a white robe, performing a salute before quickly explaining the situation of her visiting the prison to see her son but finding him taken away by Xia Fuli.

Eyes closed, Bian Que suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp, and he asked solemnly, "Did you inform Jixiong?"

Yin Huixin: "You need to talk to him. My words carry no weight with him, we are even past the point of communication. He's busy outside Lankang City with his Xun Gate affairs. If I run over now and disturb him, he will just say I am overreacting and dismiss me arrogantly.

I looked everywhere, couldn't find Weikang, and there's no response from Elder Xia either.

Father, I asked the prison guards and the disciples at the mountain gate, something definitely feels very wrong."

It was more than just a feeling of wrongness, Bian Que instantly knew there was a problem. They had already figured out that Xia Fuli had been the Demon Path insider at Wukang Mountain. The only reason they hadn't acted was that they hadn't found the person Shi Chun was looking for on the mountain.

This sudden move by Xia Fuli to take his grandson was hardly normal.

He was out in a flash, turned his head to look back at the entrance where Yin Huixin had also swiftly followed. Outside, he saw Bian Que's figure heading towards the prison, and he immediately leaped to follow. Upon arrival, sure enough, he found Bian Que interrogating two guard disciples.

Seeing the Sect Master himself inquiring about this matter truly terrified the two guards, who confessed everything they knew.

Afterward, he interrogated guards up to the mountain gate as well.

After confirming the facts, Bian Que directly flew to the busy construction site of Xun Gate. His appearance shocked Bian Jixiong and others present, who hurriedly went up to greet him.

Bian Que didn't care for their courtesies and directly questioned his son, "Xia Fuli took Weikang from the prison, did you know?"

"Ah?" Bian Jixiong looked up in astonishment.

Seeing his reaction, Bian Que knew all too well what was happening and commanded sternly, "Immediately assemble people to search."

Once the Sect Master had spoken, it was a serious matter. No high-level personnel dared to object; everyone cooperated with full effort, and Wukang Mountain's forces were swiftly mobilized…

Atop the secluded cliff of Lonely Blade, Shi Chun, having been silent for a long time, finally stepped out from behind Wu Jinliang and approached the two women, hesitatingly asking, "Why do I feel something is not right?"

Wu Jinliang stroked his chin, his large eyes blinking. With things progressing at this pace, he sensed that something was about to happen, but with someone nearby, he couldn't properly ask what was on his mind.

Both women turned their gazes towards Shi Chun. Feng Chi was puzzled, "What's not right?"

Shi Chun inquired, "That 'Nightingale' you mentioned earlier, they should know our current hiding place, right?"

Feng Chi nodded, "They should know, probably coming to meet us. Is there a problem?"

Shi Chun questioned, "That means they know the meeting place. So why would they still ask if you've arrived? Why don't they just come directly?"

Xiang Laner and Feng Chi exchanged glances, realizing this man was perhaps overly suspicious.

Feng Chi explained, "They're coming to meet us, asking if we've arrived first, isn't that very normal?"

"No," Shi Chun shook his head persistently, not specifying what else was wrong, just an overall feeling of unease. He surveyed the surroundings and said solemnly, "There are things I'd rather not say explicitly. If you understand, then understand. I suggest we leave here first, even if it's just to the nearby hilltops, or finding somewhere random to hide. Let's leave this meeting spot, find a place where we can observe here, and hide. When the meeting person arrives, and we confirm there's no trouble, it won't be too late for us to show up and meet."

Not being new to this world, the implication was quite clear to both women, who were now somewhat alarmed and unsure. Really? Could it be?

Wu Jinliang also approached, speaking earnestly, "To tell you the truth, I've felt something was off since you just received the message from 'Nightingale.' I sensed it then."

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