"Hey, are you really kneeling here?"

At the mountain gate, Wu Jinliang, who was brought up to Wukang Mountain, turned around to see two people kneeling on the steps, visibly shocked.

Shi Chun was also there and turned to look at the two people who remained kneeling but didn't say anything.

Xia Fuli, who led the team, had a stern face. It was just a trip down the mountain, and two more people were brought back. It wasn't appropriate to leave them behind since it was made very clear already. Leaving them in the city would be handing them over to Weiying. If something happened then, would it be intentional?

They did not leave through the main gate when descending the mountain, knowing well that there were people kneeling at the entrance. Now, they couldn't worry about that anymore.

Weikang and Xiang Laner, who were kneeling, were somewhat dumbfounded, thinking they had seen wrong and hadn't quite grasped what was happening when they saw Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang being taken inside the mountain gate and up the mountain.

What did this mean? The thoughts of the two kneeling were a bit chaotic—they hadn't ascended the mountain yet, so how had the other two gone up first?

The scene was also a bit messy—both benefactors were barefoot and dirty, and moreover, they were carried up the mountain.

Weikang was suddenly alarmed and shouted loudly, "Elder Xia, this has nothing to do with them! The fault is entirely mine; don't trouble them!"

He tried to stand up to chase after them, but his legs, having knelt for so long, gave way and his hand supported him on the steps.

Xiang Laner helped him.

The people ascending the mountain had already disappeared into the darkness, and the two of them looked at each other in silence, not knowing whether they should continue kneeling.

Xiang Laner wanted to figure out what had happened first but couldn't just get up and leave by herself; thus, under her persuasion, the two of them stood up and returned to the city.

Upon reaching the inn, it was clear that something had happened; the shopkeeper also informed them of the incident.

Weikang was immediately furious upon hearing it and headed straight for the City Lord Mansion. Following a signal from Xiang Laner, the shopkeeper immediately dispatched people to follow and protect them.

Soon, Feng Chi came hurriedly to meet them, thanking heaven and earth verbally, as they really wouldn't have known how to pass the message.

Xiang Laner, not concerned about those details, asked the key question, "Was it really Weiying who did it?"

Feng Chi replied, "Who knows if it's true, but that's what the guy implied."

Xiang Laner puzzled, "What would Weiying have to gain by doing this?"

Feng Chi shook his head with a bitter smile, "Not clear. Anyway, the fact that a Wukang Mountain disciple was killed in broad daylight—and it was one of Yin Huixing's direct disciples—is certain. Even if they are not executed, Wukang Mountain will not shelter them. If we didn't have a backup plan, Miss, you too might have been implicated and unable to ascend the mountain. It might not be a bad thing; that guy is too crazy. No matter what, just pointing it out would suffice; there's no need to publicly assassinate him. Staying on the mountain with someone this uncontrollable is more dangerous; it's better to get rid of him."

Xiang Laner frowned for a long while then seemed to harbor doubts, "With his cunning manipulation behind redeeming and selling people, do you think he could be such a crude and reckless person?"

Feng Chi replied, "Regardless of whether he is or not, the deed is done, and other than letting him go, there's no other option."

Xiang Laner pondered for a long while and could only sigh lightly in the end.

This sigh seemed to carry a different weight, causing Feng Chi to feel somewhat surprised, "Miss, you don't want to let him go?"

This question had no other implication, but Xiang Laner's response was somewhat intense, "No!"

In the Cloud Building, accustomed to seeing all sorts of people, Feng Chi was slightly taken aback but then thought perhaps he had overthought it, and reassuringly said, "It should not be a big problem. The mountain will contact us. They will suggest the right time to pull strings. If it weren't for that guy having a backup plan, such a person should be simply finished off for peace!"

Right then, a series of rapid footsteps came from outside, followed by a loud knocking on the door, and the shopkeeper's voice came through, "It's me."

Feng Chi said, "Come in."

The shopkeeper opened the door and quickly shut it behind him, approaching them urgently to report, "There's trouble. Upstairs in a room, a body has been found—a disciple of Wukang Mountain. The staff at the inn all recognize him, and he's one of the City Lord Mansion's."

The two women were slightly frightened. What sort of mess was this, one thing after another, wasn't it over yet?

It's worth noting that Weikang and Xiang Laner were staying here. If trouble kept occurring here, and a Wukang Mountain disciple was found dead in the inn, Wukang Mountain would surely be suspicious, which was quite frightening. The plan was nearly thwarted by fear, and if this continued, would it even be possible to carry out normally?

Feng Chi, both worried and puzzled, asked, "What's going on? Explain clearly, how could a Wukang Mountain disciple just die in your inn without reason?"

The shopkeeper then explained in detail, "Besides fixing the roof that was damaged, having people from the City Lord Mansion invading back and forth through the rooms, we certainly had to check thoroughly. I sent a staffer to check all the rooms, and in the corner-most room upstairs, the staffer noticed the quilt was gone from the bed, and a faint smell of blood was sensed. The staffer checked thoroughly and found under the bed a body wrapped in a quilt. Pulling it out, it turned out to be a member of the City Lord Mansion, which I personally confirmed. Oh right, his jacket was stripped off and tossed under the bed as well."

Xiang Laner still hadn't fully grasped the situation when Feng Chi, who had witnessed the incident, suddenly came to a realization, patted his chest, and sighed in relief, "So that's what happened. I was wondering why the people from the City Lord Mansion couldn't find him when he was hiding in the inn. So that's what happened."

Xiang Laner immediately asked what was going on.

Feng Chi immediately recounted his hypothesis about Shi Chun committing murder and using the victim's coat to trick the guards, which surprisingly almost matched the truth.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Laner was at a loss for words.

The shopkeeper laughed bitterly, "The teacher guessed almost the same as I did; it must have been Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang who did it while avoiding the search. I'm not exaggerating, but those two really have some nerve. If we let them stay any longer, we definitely can't keep running this inn. If this keeps up, I'll be scared away by them."

Feng Chi gritted his teeth and said, "They are two lunatics! I think I understand why that tile fell and exposed them. It was too coincidental. It must have been done intentionally by them to prevent the second search. It's hard to hide again without being exposed, and it would have been more troublesome if the body was discovered. They exposed themselves to stop the search from continuing.

That Wei Bian as well, why go to the effort of a second search? If he hadn't, those two would have gotten away, and he wouldn't have ended up stabbed to death. He really was asking for it. Shi Chun is someone who must settle scores before sundown, stabbing under everyone's watch. This scum must have been sure we would pull him out, right?"

Turning to the shopkeeper, he said, "None of that matters now. With a big living person missing, the City Lord Mansion will definitely notice. What if they suspect this place? You need to quickly dispose of the body completely."

"Alright, I'll go handle it right now," the shopkeeper quickly took the order and left.

Feng Chi turned back and started cursing again, "What is this mess, always cleaning up after him..."

Meanwhile, an extremely angry Bian Weikang ran to the City Lord Mansion and did not find his sister, Bian Weiying.

The people in the City Lord Mansion didn't deceive Bian Weikang; at that moment, Bian Weiying had really gone up the mountain, summoned by the Sect Master.

In an elegant dwelling deep in a palatial estate, Yin Huixin sat calmly on a chair, her expression untroubled as Bian Jixiong paced back and forth in the room.

After a moment, Bian Weiying, who had changed into fresh clothes and tied up her hair in a ponytail, arrived and, as usual, greeted her parents.

What she received in return was Bian Jixiong's furious shouting, "Was it you who ordered it?"

He had obviously been informed and knew the detailed situation.

Bian Weiying hesitated for a moment, glanced at her mother staring at her, and then admitted frankly, "Yes."

She knew perfectly well that if Shi Chun hadn't brought up the assassin's body, she could still hide the truth. Now that he had, it became difficult to keep hiding, as the assassin was a disciple from Wukang Mountain. With one live person missing, where could she find another identical one to replace him?

Bian Jixiong's face suddenly darkened, he stepped forward, and slowly said, "Why?"

Bian Weiying, composed and indignant, replied, "The man was hateful. If it wasn't for his meddling, would my brother end up marrying a courtesan?"

This rationale for the assassination was both appropriate and reasonable.

Bian Jixiong, however, was infuriated, he raised his hand as if to strike her but ultimately didn't. Pointing at her nose, he scolded, "I had plans of my own! Did I need you to interfere?"

Bian Weiying's eyes reddened as she retorted, "He's my brother, a man of integrity all his life. How could I just sit back and do nothing?"

"You…" Bian Jixiong pointed tremblingly at her, and finally pointed outside, "Get out!"

Bian Weiying turned and left, wiping away her tears.

Yin Huixin slowly stood up from the chair and left silently without a word.

Only Bian Jixiong was left pacing back and forth in the hall, fuming. It was indeed his daughter who had ordered the murder, leading to the death of two disciples from Wukang Mountain. How was he to explain this to the sect? Should he actually punish his own daughter harshly?

Suddenly, a soft light brightened from a side study room, someone had turned on the lamp there, adding a warm feel to the chilly atmosphere.

Who? He was slightly surprised, hurried over, and saw a familiar figure in a loose white robe pacing behind the drapes.

He quickly approached the drapes and bowed, "Father, why have you come?"

From inside, an old voice asked, "Has there been a change in the plan to send them up the mountain?"

Bian Jixiong sighed, "After killing Wei Bian in public and then having Shi Chun stay in the mountain... it just won't do."

The old voice said, "It's better to stick to the plan, there's no need to explain. Just figure out what to say and say it."

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