Feng Chi flatly denied, "Even Young Master Nan cannot…"

She suddenly stopped speaking, unable to swallow her words.

Including Xiang Laner, everyone watched her reaction.

In these matters, Xiang Laner was also not very clear.

Relatively speaking, Feng Chi was a lot more experienced and knowledgeable than Xiang Laner, which was why she was assigned as Xiang Laner's assistant given that Xiang Laner was still young.

After pondering for a while, Feng Chi slowly changed her statement, "Young Master Nan might indeed have a lot more convenience in handling matters since he doesn't have to worry about being investigated and can act openly. It's said that he has connections across the Four Continents, and if he is willing to help, it might indeed be possible, but it's really troublesome; he might not help you."

Is it really troublesome? Shi Chun thought again about Young Master Nan's attitude; it shouldn't be difficult. Perhaps Sister Feng was just judging from her own level and considering his.

Since Feng Chi also mentioned that Young Master Nan could handle it, and Young Master Nan had already expressed his assurance to handle it well beforehand, there should be no problem.

That is to say, now he needed to convince the Demon Path. He brought the topic back and explained, "If I run to Julu State to join any Artifact Refining Sect, no matter how much I go around, the sect I join will attract attention. It's okay for me to be in the spotlight, but it's not suitable for the supported sect to gain attention.

I suggest that I should not have any apparent association with the target sect on the surface. Instead, I'll set up another sect and support the target sect from the side, which would ensure nothing is delayed and is even safer. That's my suggestion."

Actually, these didn't need further explanation. Once he mentioned Young Master Nan's help, Feng Chi's stance had already softened, but she still hesitated, "You are not from the Artifact Refining community; do you think it's appropriate for you to create an Artifact Refining Sect?"

"It doesn't have to be me who creates it." Shi Chun pointed towards the newly bought mansion, "From the Artifact Refining community, yes, legitimately certified, none of them counterfeit, just expelled from their own Sect, without any sect, is there a problem in establishing their own?"

Wu Jinliang chuckled twice on the side.

Both Feng Chi and Xiang Laner were stunned. The former also looked towards the latter as if asking, really?

Feng Chi wasn't quite clear about those who had been expelled from their sects.

As a junior sister who had been mistreated during the Sky Rain Meteor Conference, Xiang Laner had interacted with those people and, after a brief thought, slightly nodded to indicate indeed there were.

Well, Feng Chi thought for a while and then said, "We need to convince not only the Artifact Refining Sects from Shengshen Continent but also need to connect through the Four Continents, which is not a trivial trouble. Are you sure Young Master Nan will help?"

She knew that Shi Chun was closely associated with Young Master Nan, everyone knew the reason - helping Young Master Nan make a fortune.

But helping also involved prioritizing, considering the relationship, prompting Young Master Nan to take on such a huge issue, she felt that Young Master Nan might not agree.

Shi Chun said, "Leave this matter to me, let me handle it. If really necessary, we can use your method later as a backup, how's that?"

Xiang Laner spoke to Feng Chi, "You go and contact, let the higher-ups make a decision."

"Okay." Feng Chi nodded in agreement.

That afternoon, feedback came in.

Upon receiving the message, Feng Chi did not take action alone to find Shi Chun but instead first went to Xiang Laner's room to report the situation, "The higher-ups also think that Shi Chun's method is more reliable, it can save us a lot of trouble. If he can really persuade Young Master Nan to help, then we'll do as he says."

Thus, the decision was quickly conveyed to Shi Chun.

Immediately, Shi Chun went out to find Young Master Nan, followed by Wu Jinliang carrying a Big Gourd, who now carried the Big Gourd wherever he went.

At Wuyu Inn, Young Master Nan personally came out to welcome the visitors, then took both men to a quiet chamber for a private discussion.

When the two men left, Young Master Nan personally saw them to the door.

Once the guests had left, the lazy-looking Young Master Nan immediately perked up, waved for a carriage, and swiftly got into the carriage and departed.

True to his word, exactly three days later, Young Master Nan personally went to Five Waterfalls Mountain, to Shi Chun's home, and personally delivered the good news.

The task was accomplished; the sect was now on the Divine Fire Covenant, and the names of the attendees had also been approved. When the Divine Fire Domain opens, attending on time would suffice.

Shi Chun was truly impressed by this efficiency.

He hadn't been so impressed three days ago; during these three days, he had taken the time to understand the situation, only then realizing that Feng Chi was right—wrangling the Artifact Refining Sects across the Four Continents was indeed no easy feat.

Put simply, the Divine Fire Domain had already been monopolized by those Artifact Refining Sects, keeping other powers utterly at bay.

The reason they were able to hold control was that only the powerful figures from the Artifact Refining Sects were capable of joining forces to open the Divine Fire Domain. Yes, joining forces, not something one person could do alone.

These individuals were all those who had entered the Divine Fire Domain in their early years and had absorbed various types of Divine Fire. Only they could sense the impending opportunity to open the Divine Fire Domain and only when a group had gathered possessing sufficient Divine Fire attributes could they activate it.

In order to protect the established interests of the Artifact Refining Sects, they had come up with the "Divine Fire Covenant," establishing rules to silence other powers.

In short, unless necessary, only Artifact Refiners were allowed in.

Nowadays, with the Heavenly Court and the Four Continents in conflict, and those Artifact Refining Sects spread across the Four Continents, approving this and not that, even the Heavenly Court wouldn't easily touch this matter, lest they offend all the Artifact Refining Sects.

Young Master Nan had somehow managed to sort out this matter within just three days, and Wu Jinliang couldn't even begin to imagine how he accomplished it across the power spread over the Four Continents.

In a picturesque environment, three people walked and chatted.

Ambling and chatting leisurely, Young Master Nan occasionally glanced at the big gourd Wu Jinliang was carrying on his back, and eventually, unable to restrain himself anymore, with it constantly swaying in front of him which no one could endure, he finally asked, "Brother Wu, forgive my poor eyesight, but I can't make out what treasure this big gourd is. You're always carrying it, what's it for?"

Wu Jinliang: "It's for collecting the essence of heaven and earth."

As he spoke, he took it down and passed it over for a look.

After examining it thoroughly, Young Master Nan discovered it was actually a fake gourd, nothing special about it, and mocked himself for his limited knowledge, pondering, "Collecting the essence of heaven and earth? How does it do that?"

Wu Jinliang: "The mystery of it isn't easy to explain. I'll tell you when there's a chance in the future."

It was understandable to keep personal Cultivation Methods confidential. Young Master Nan gave it back with a smile, not probing further, then turned to Shi Chun and asked, "Divine Fire Domain allows twenty individuals from each sect, and your newly established sect only has thirteen members. Are you sure you don't want to add a few more?

Having more people might increase your chances of success, right? If you need it, there's still time to increase your numbers. Paying attention too late makes temporary additions difficult."

He was genuinely concerned for Shi Chun, expressing care from all aspects.

Shi Chun: "Having a few more people would indeed be good, but if the additional ones aren't suitable, it might not be beneficial. More people bring more trouble, fewer bring their own benefits. You helped us slot in thirteen people, which was troublesome enough; really, no need for more."

"You have your confidences, so let's go with your plan," Young Master Nan stroked his small mustache with one finger and continued, "As for the trouble, it wasn't the number of people that was the issue, but the identities of two individuals were troublesome to manage from the Vermilion Bird Pavilion, An Wuzhi, and from Ten Thousand Grass Hall, Zhu Xiangxin. Artifact Refining folks were quite stiff over the identities of these two.

Mainly because these two's original sects were also involved in Fire Attribute Skills, and the Artifact Refiners in charge of the Divine Fire Domain didn't want the Divine Fire benefiting outsiders from other professions. Luckily, it ultimately worked out, and I didn't let Brother Chun down."

Shi Chun, curious, asked, "Young Master Nan, I heard this was a difficult task. How did you manage it in just three days?"

Young Master Nan smiled faintly, "It was nothing much; I took a trip across the Four Regions within three days, looked for some friends here and there, and as for the details… Brother Chun, do good deeds without asking about the origins. Some friends only wish to help without making it known, I hope you understand."

Well, Shi Chun didn't ask further, he genuinely admired the other's vast capabilities. It was really magical how someone with seemingly no power could still be so effectively connected everywhere.

After making sure everything was set and trusted to Young Master Nan, he then left.

With no outsiders around, Wu Jinliang gestured towards another large mansion and said, "Chu Jingtang and the others don't even know they've joined a sect, and Tong Mingshan doesn't realize he's become a Sect Master. Now that it's decided, should we let them know?"

Shi Chun considered, "It's early yet, no need to worry them so soon. They've just gotten out of trouble and started living well, why make them anxious again? We'll tell them once we get there; they'll be in before they know it."

Wu Jinliang's mouth twitched.

Upon returning home, Shi Chun called over Feng Chi and Xiang Laner to inform them, announcing that the Divine Fire Covenant matter had been settled.

"Young Master Nan is formidable!" Feng Chi couldn't help but exclaim.

She hadn't expected Young Master Nan to help even with such matters, showing just how close his relationship was with Shi Chun.

No need to say more, they quickly reported the developments.

It seemed like everything was going smoothly, but later that same night, Feng Chi couldn't restrain herself from hurrying into Xiang Laner's room to report.

"Miss, this Divine Fire Covenant matter, it wasn't just taken care of; the authorities discovered that Shi Chun's group has already established a sect and all entry personnel have been approved, already listed in the rolls for entering the Divine Fire Domain. We thought what he meant by 'settled' was just making initial contacts; we didn't realize they were moving so fast. Now the authorities want us to contact Shi Chun and add more people, they only have thirteen."

Xiang Laner was a bit baffled, "What thirteen people, add who?"

Feng Chi immediately clarified, "They've established an Artifact Refining sect called 'Mingshan Sect,' with the Sect Master being Tong Mingshan from the Hundred Refinement Sect. Those eleven who were expelled from their original sects, along with Shi Chun and another expelled from Wukang Mountain, have all joined 'Mingshan Sect,' and are already listed to enter the Divine Fire Domain.

Sects are allowed twenty people each, but they only have thirteen, meaning there are seven spots available, perfect for us to strengthen our forces. The authorities want us to arrange for seven people to join their 'Mingshan Sect' and enter together with them; this might significantly boost our side."

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