The calligraphy indeed possessed a grandeur akin to that of mountains.

But that was not the most important part, as everyone's gaze quickly focused on the signature at the corner, which read "Wei Mo."

This meant that this was a piece of calligraphy sent by Domain Master Wei Mo to Wukang Mountain.

The people of Wukang Mountain were instantly invigorated.

The group from Jieyun Mountain, however, wore faces full of surprise and suspicion.

Domain Master Wei Mo's previous attitude towards Wukang Mountain was, to a certain extent, no secret to those present, so why would he suddenly send this piece of calligraphy at this critical juncture?

The content of the calligraphy, combined with the recipient and the timing of the gift, made it easy to guess the intention behind it. Domain Master Wei Mo was backing Wukang Mountain, and this calligraphy was Wukang Mountain's protection charm in Sheng Province.

Domain Master Wei Mo had indicated towards Wukang Mountain and said, "Immovable as a mountain."

Who would dare to move against Wukang Mountain, then?

This was not only backing Wukang Mountain but also seemed to offer a guarantee.

Jieyun Mountain might have connections in the Royal Court, but try challenging Wei Mo in public and see what happens. Those who wouldn't dare now had rather unsightly expressions on their faces.

Especially Elder Wu Handong, who had just been aggressively threatening, speaking of war or peace and giving three days to consider—he hadn't expected to be contradicted so swiftly.

In the future, if Jieyun Mountain openly moved against Wukang Mountain, it would be challenging Domain Master Wei Mo's authority in Sheng Province. Even if they moved in secret, they would need to think thrice. If discovered, it meant the same thing.

The group from Jieyun Mountain couldn't understand why Domain Master Wei Mo's attitude had changed so suddenly, why he was offering support to Wukang Mountain.

Could it be that the signed calligraphy was a forgery? They believed it couldn't be, for if it was, Wukang Mountain would truly be courting death.

Bai Shuchuan, who had just been livid with rage, was taken aback upon seeing the signature on the calligraphy. He now understood where Shi Chun's audacious confidence had come from and also realized why the elders had just stopped him.

Being able to secure calligraphy from the Domain Master himself—who knew what the fellow's status was now? Was he running errands for the Domain Master, or had he become the Domain Master's man?

Regardless, even if it was someone running errands for the Domain Master, they were not someone to be tampered with at this moment. Break the legs of one who runs errands for the Domain Master, and would the Domain Master respond that it didn't matter? Most likely, whoever took action would have to be handed over.

The elder had been saving him just now, sparing him from danger.

If Shi Chun had become the Domain Master's man, would he come after him in the future?

If so, Bai Shuchuan envied and even felt jealous just thinking about it. One could guess why the Domain Master would recruit such a person; it had to be related to the performance at the Sky Rain Meteor Conference. Otherwise, how could the Domain Master even know who this nobody was?

Considering his presumptuous behavior just now, it seemed quite possible that Shi Chun had become the Domain Master's man, which made him increasingly uneasy.

Suddenly, Elder Wu Handong asked indifferently, "Are you now serving under the Domain Master?"

He wanted to probe Shi Chun's background, as his disciples from Jieyun Mountain also served in the administrative office of Sheng Province.

Shi Chun, keenly aware of what he dreaded the most, knew the implication of the question and retorted, "Do I need to report back to Jieyun Mountain?"

After being snubbed, there was no point in staying on. Wu Handong let go of Bai Shuchuan with a push, signaling it was time to leave, and he departed with a flick of his sleeve.

The group from Jieyun Mountain left with gloomy faces, having thought they had come to humiliate Wukang Mountain, only to end up humiliating themselves.

With the outsiders gone, the elders of Wukang Mountain immediately gathered around the calligraphy. Elder Yi Huachun asked, "Shi Chun, is this calligraphy genuine?"

This guy was not a newcomer to committing forgeries; he had even once impersonated Mulan Qingqing's fiancé, and that was a well-known fact.

Shi Chun replied, "Elder Yi, I wouldn't go so far as to forge something so public."

Elder Feng Youzhi attempted to confirm, "Is it truly meant for Wukang Mountain?"

It certainly was for Wukang Mountain; when Shi Chun sought help from Wei Mo, he did so for Wukang Mountain's sake, not just for Bian Weiyin. Yet, Shi Chun took this opportunity to emphasize to Bian Weiyin in front of everyone, "It is for you."

Upon hearing this, the elders looked at one another, their expressions a mix of emotions. Was the Domain Master backing Bian Weiyin? Why would he do that? Did it have something to do with the man before them?

It was well known that Wei Mo had sent this calligraphy to Bian Weiyin; from today on, rumors or no rumors, Bian Weiyin's status in Wukang Mountain was firmly established, and anyone with ulterior motives had to stand down.

Of course, gifting it to Bian Weiyin was tantamount to gifting it to Wukang Mountain, which from now on would serve as Wukang Mountain's protection charm in Sheng Province.

Yin Huixin, who usually wore little expression, now actually smiled, her eyes bright with joy as she sized up Shi Chun. Although the young man wasn't pale, at this moment, he seemed particularly pleasing to the eye in every way.

She was fully aware of the relationship between Shi Chun and her daughter and believed she understood for whom Shi Chun had taken this action.

As a widow and mother, she and her daughter were surrounded by pressures, bullied to the point of misery and in dire straits. Suddenly, all troubles were resolved, instantly lightening their load—how could she not feel joy.

So Bian Weiyin's expression was also very complex as she looked at the person before her, recalling the intimate scenes of that night, her heart truly filled with a mix of emotions.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Shi Chun passed the piece of writing to Bian Weiyin, "Mount it, it would be best to carve it on a plaque and hang it at the main entrance to deter the petty thieves."

Bian Weiyin hesitated, unsure whether to accept this favor. She was torn between the death of her father and brothers and the fact that this man was inextricably linked to it. If she accepted this favor, what would that mean? Could they just gloss over the past? This dilemma was making her very troubled and miserable.

But she had no choice. To put it bluntly, if it hadn't been for Shi Chun's timely arrival, considering all factors, she as the Sect Master might really have had to marry Bai Shuchuan. As Wu Handong said, it would have been the wise choice, at least preserving most of Wukang Mountain's interests.

Yin Huixin urged her, "Weiying."

Signaling her to quickly accept it.

How could she refuse? The other elders were also eager to urge her on.

Bian Weiyin, taking a deep breath, reluctantly received it with both hands. However, she turned and passed it with both hands to Ke Yizong, "Elder Ke, I'll leave the mounting and carving of the plaque to you."

Ke Yizong also received it with both hands and laughed heartily, "Rest assured, Sect Master, I will carve a grand and impressive plaque for sure."

While speaking, he couldn't help but open it up again for admiration.

The other male elders also crowded around for a closer look.

"Excellent calligraphy, excellent! The charm is as profound as the meaning of the words, truly embodying the spirit of being immovable as a mountain," Yi Huachun commented, stroking his beard in admiration.

Feng Youzhi clicked his tongue in appreciation, "Immovable as a mountain, immovable as a mountain, it truly fits Wukang Mountain perfectly."

Cui Youfei nodded and smiled, "Indeed, indeed. Wukang Mountain is precisely where immobilization charms are refined, and 'immovable as a mountain' fits perfectly. It also implies deterring the petty criminals; the Domain Master's gesture is indeed extraordinary, showing depth. Every aspect has been thoughtfully considered."

"I'll go mount and carve it, right now," Elder Ke, happily holding the writing, walked away.

Everyone was in high spirits, both from the excitement of good news and the joy of having survived a calamity.

The other elders exchanged pleasantries with Shi Chun, who this time did not put on any airs of an elder, but they also didn't pry into the origin of the writing he had acquired.

Shi Chun didn't tell them simply because he didn't trust them.

Feeling snubbed, they dispersed.

Yin Huixin glanced at her daughter and then at Shi Chun, quite considerate, she took the initiative to leave, giving space to the two young people.

Once alone, Bian Weiyin asked, "How did you get this piece of writing from the Domain Master?"

Shi Chun replied simply, "It's nothing much, I won first place previously, the Domain Master appreciated my merit and asked what I wanted. At the time, I hadn't thought of anything, so he made me a promise."

Even a fool could understand what this meant; he had used that valuable promise.

"You…" Bian Weiyin became a bit anxious, but also knew she had no right to say anything, for that would be like receiving a favor and then being ungrateful.

She was well aware of how important a promise from Wei Mo was, especially a promise that could be fulfilled. For most, it could change a person's fate.

She was even more aware that Shi Chun had already been expelled from Wukang Mountain, and there was no need for him to do this for Wukang Mountain. As for whom he was doing it, was she not clear?

At this moment, to say she wasn't moved would be a lie, yet the death of her father and brothers was a chasm too wide to cross, and she truly could not bring herself to utter words of thanks.

Shi Chun, however, reminded her, "There are some things you should be clear about. Wei Mo's writing can be given, and it can also be voided. The relationship between Wukang Mountain and Wei Mo, I think you should reassess. Take this opportunity to carve out some time to visit and thank him. Since you cannot rely on the Royal Court anymore, you cannot be in disfavor with both. As for the positioning of your relationship with the Royal Court, I think you could seek Wei Mo's opinion. Wei Mo is also a member of the Royal Court. Aligning with Wei Mo does not equate to betraying the Royal Court as you are already under his jurisdiction."

Bian Weiyin nodded slightly and then hesitated before voicing her concerns, "When I succeeded as Sect Master, the Royal Court did send someone to make their presence felt. They made it clear that I was to give them an explanation, I fear it wouldn't be appropriate not to go."

Shi Chun replied, "Go if you must, adapt as necessary, there's no need to worry. Once you're in the capital, look for Young Master Nan, I will discuss with him to assist you, and try to prevent others from giving you a hard time. However, I still feel you should first meet with Wei Mo and listen to his thoughts. If he feels you don't need to go to the Royal Court, then don't go. Whatever decision he dares to make, the support he has at the Royal Court will naturally dictate it."

Bian Weiyin's face showed no reaction. After a moment of silence, she suddenly said, "Jieyun Mountain also has connections at the Domain Office. If they find out you haven't gained any significant position under the Domain Master, after this, they certainly won't let you off!"

Shi Chun laughed, "I've offended them long ago. They don't want to let go of Wukang Mountain, so why would they let me go? With or without this incident, they wouldn't let me off. This event only makes them more vigilant. So, that slap was well worth it. Don't worry, if I dared to act, I'm not afraid of the repercussions."

He wasn't just saying this to reassure Bian Weiyin. Now involved with the Demon Path, as long as he had the support of Xiang Laner and her group as his shield, Jieyun Mountain was welcome to come and cause him trouble if they didn't mind being bothered.

Bian Weiyin, for her part, couldn't express much concern and simply said, "Be careful on your own."

Shi Chun acknowledged and asked, "I've helped a great deal. It wouldn't be too much to ask for a little reciprocation, would it?"

Bian Weiyin immediately became wary, her mind racing to the prospect of romantic encounters first. With the grievance of her father and brothers' death, she had no way to consent, and it was impossible to agree to the demand for the refining secret method. She promptly asked, "What kind of reciprocation do you want?"

Shi Chun said, "Allow me to stay on the mountain for a while until I come up with something."

The image of Bian Que using the immobilization skill flashed through his mind. He had already deciphered the trick behind that move, and the related conditions had already matured for him—the prevailing reason for his visit—just waiting for the aurora's spectacle to reappear.

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