"No need to die, no need to die, just a small matter." Wu Jinliang was very pleased, and directly took out the black cloth bag used for capturing souls and handed it over, "I need help killing something here, may trouble Brother Lao to capture the soul."

Lao Xi took the black cloth bag, slightly stunned, and asked tentatively, "Just this?"

"Just this." Wu Jinliang nodded, pointed at himself and Lao Changtai, "The situation is special, and we need some cooperation. We are short on hands and thought of Brother Lao's reliability, so we have to trouble Brother Lao for help."

Lao Xi thought it was something big. A hint of disappointment flashed across his smile, but he still patted his chest, "No problem, just a minor effort."

For him, small matters aren't worth much, helping with big matters is worth money, but he can't refuse, he must accept happily.

Thus, the matter was settled like that. Wu Jinliang immediately performed an Earth Escape Technique, creating a mound like a grave, then had Lao Xi stay outside, and took Lao Changtai inside the mound.

Before going in, Wu Jinliang did not forget to explain to Lao Xi, "It's about to start, call us once you've captured the soul, Brother Lao."

"Alright." Lao Xi agreed, though his heart was puzzled, wondering what tricks these two were up to, does it really need to be this troublesome to kill something and capture its soul?

Even Lao Changtai was a bit confused, unsure what the big guy meant to do.

Inside the mound, after Wu Jinliang sealed the mound, Lao Changtai suddenly understood Wu Jinliang's moves from beginning to end, stunned—is it really this simple?

Wu Jinliang pulled out an Earth Wolf from a bag containing Ice Sheep, which he had been protecting with magic all the way, and directly strangled it.

Outside the mound, Lao Xi, who was watching and casting spells, suddenly saw light points flying out from inside and hurriedly opened the black cloth bag and swiftly waved them in, pulling the drawstring tight and easily tying a knot.

He cast a spell and shouted, "Mr. Gao, it's ready, got it."

Then the mound opened a hole again, and the two inside crawled out.

Lao Xi handed over the tied black cloth bag directly.

Wu Jinliang received it, felt around inside, didn't sense anything, and couldn't detect anything with spells, but estimated that the other party wouldn't mess around with this, so he accepted without question.

Later, he asked Lao Changtai for a thousand-value ticket and stuffed it into Lao Xi's hand.

"Ah, just a minor effort, no need, no need." Lao Xi truly appeared embarrassed to accept.

Wu Jinliang insisted on giving it to him, "Brother Lao, today if there's any abnormal movement in Langdang River, could you timely inform us?"

Turns out there was a real matter to handle; Lao Xi, not embarrassed to be refused immediately, held the ticket, patted his chest, and said, "Alright, I'll take care of this, I'll go invite my brothers for a drink."

Thus, the matter was settled.

After courteously sending off Lao Xi, Wu Jinliang swung the black cloth bag in his hand and boasted, "Alright, now we just wait for Master to start. Let's go, wait at the mountain top where we came from."

Lao Changtai glanced at the tied bag in his hand, feeling a bit emotional, still pondering on how to trick Lao Xi when killing external creatures, wondering what method could be more appropriate without arousing Lao Xi's suspicion.

However, before formal communication, this Giant Wu handled the matter simply and directly, so rudely but with results that left people speechless.

The agreed time was with Shi Chun from the outside.

When the time arrived, Shi Chun, hiding deep underground, worked hard to burn the Death Refusing Incense. He didn't have the Fire Attribute Skill, so he could only burn the fuel instead.

Luckily, the final result was quite smooth, and the channel to the Netherworld opened again.

This time Shi Chun flashed inside, his Right Eye Superpower swept the surroundings briefly, and saw two figures not too far away. He couldn't see them clearly but didn't need much differentiation to know one was Wu Jinliang, immediately shouting, "Jinliang."

Sure enough, those arriving upon hearing the call were Wu Jinliang and Lao Changtai.

"Here, I don't know if there's anything inside, though presumably there should be." Wu Jinliang directly handed over the Soul Capturing Bag.

Shi Chun took the bag, felt it, also couldn't judge, and thus said, "From the outside bag, bring more Earth Wolves over just in case."

Turned around and pointed at the position of the entrance behind him.

"Alright." Wu Jinliang agreed, quickly flashed away, and soon returned with the item.

"This place isn't suitable for staying long, you two should avoid it first..." After instructing, Shi Chun flashed back.

Wu Jinliang and Lao Changtai immediately flashed away as well. Shortly after, Lao Changtai received Lao Xi's transmission saying that Soul Stealers appeared again and Netherworld Envoys had taken action.

Returning to the outside, Shi Chun quietly awaited, having severed the channel between the two realms. His Right Eye Superpower paused, he immediately stirred up his blood energy to invoke it again.

One hand held the blade, staring intently at the other holding the Soul Capturing Bag without averting his gaze.

At this very moment, the Red-clothed Woman sent a message, stating she missed him again and asked where he is.

Shi Chun quickly glanced, ignored it, had no time to spare, fearing he would lose sight.

Not waiting long, suddenly there was a leak of Yin Qi from the void. He raised his eyes and saw a golden thread piercing, like a Spirit Snake, directly aiming at the bag in his hand.

He decisively pointed out with the No Demon Blade, cutting it, only to find that it continued to spread even after being severed.

Following that, golden threads emerged one after another from all directions, many directly from underground, making it difficult to protect all under the chaotic blade.

The reason for guarding it is simply ensuring its utility; there's no need for the golden threads to actually capture the souls, saving the trouble of seeking someone to kill for the soul capture.

Amid the relentless explosions of chaotic blades, Shi Chun had a moment of inspiration, directly channeling the Green Qi from the Bath Demon Skill to protect the Soul Capturing Bag. As expected, those golden threads hesitated at the Green Qi and couldn't penetrate.

Hundreds of golden threads, like Spirit Snakes, sniffed around the exterior of the Soul Capturing Bag continuously.

Shi Chun engaged them in this stalemate, observing the number of threads and discovering a significant problem—it differed from when he used the Bath Demon Skill to concentrate and guide the smoke from burning Death Refusing Incense. Despite guiding a large amount of smoke, he could only create tens of thousands of golden threads through the corpses, making a passage large enough for people to pass through. Here, merely hundreds of threads formed a space akin to the width of a finger, making human passage impossible.

He understood the reason: most of the smoke from burning Death Refusing Incense hadn't affected the corpses and had dispersed.

This meant that for future interdimensional travel, he must personally participate in burning the Death Refusing Incense.

But then again, even with an abundance of golden threads, without his participation, the passage between the two realms couldn't be opened, as only he could bind the threads and define a pathway.

After much time, the futile golden threads gradually faded and disappeared.

Shi Chun let out a sigh of relief and withdrew his skills, once again waiting for the next appointed time with Wu Jinliang...

Refining Heaven Sect, the foremost Artifact Refining Sect in the Cultivation World, its sect's blessed land stretching over a hundred miles, with Danxia and Green Peak sharing the spectacle of waterfalls and serene waters, Spirit Birds leisurely enjoying this place amongst the rising smoke, and shadows appearing from the sky.

It is one of the rare places without tall mountains, but abundant with rivers and lakes, reflecting the heavens like clear mirrors or silken ribbons.

On a houseboat embracing the landscape, a man with a considerable age in a maroon attire, with a yellow beard, was fishing aboard.

Inside the pitch-black canopy, a shadow cloaked in a cape sat.

The yellow-bearded man sighed, "Why have you come again; looking for me won't help. You know very well, Situ Gu's mountain is heavily guarded by the sect, with valuable treasures stationed there. Apart from elders and above, no one is allowed to intrude. I can't even see that Zhener person. Heard she's long been under Situ Gu's watchful eye; I truly can't get her out."

The cloaked figure slowly spoke, "This time is different. Those higher up orchestrated a grand plan, ensuring Situ Gu's diversion for three days. Luo Yan along with several high-ranking members of Refining Heaven Sect will be leaving, inevitably causing some internal shifts within Refining Heaven Sect. With your status, wouldn't three days be enough to find an opportunity? If not, at least create some opportunities for us."

The yellow-bearded man pondered for a moment, "It's difficult. As long as she doesn't come out, I can't get in. I can't intervene on that mountain. If I force my hand, I'll easily be exposed."

The cloaked figure replied, "Crafting such a grand plan isn't easy; missing this opportunity is unlikely to happen again. Those above instructed to convey to you—this time, no matter the cost!"

Understanding the meaning behind "no matter the cost" wasn't hard for the yellow-bearded man. He knew, as long as Zhener could be extracted, revealing himself wouldn't matter. This left him perplexed, "I don't understand, what's so special about this Zhener to warrant such expense?"

The cloaked figure spoke, "I'm not certain myself. But don't you find it strange how Situ Gu constantly watches over his female disciple? Don't dwell too much on it; for this operation, any support granted from above will be full-fledged."

The yellow-bearded man remained silent for a moment, speaking, "If Situ Gu were present, neither minor nor major acts would be effective. Without him, maybe a true effort could be made."

He turned his gaze toward the distant two towering peaks.

One flat-topped peak housed numerous cliff caves, with noticeable signs of smoke and fire; the other peak held several old trees, a manor, and within, pavilion and towers, connected by an arched bridge.

Returning from his departure, Situ Gu landed on the mountain with pavilion and towers, roving inside until he came to a closed iron door.

Applying spell on the iron door, he witnessed the thick iron door opening with rotation, retracting into the doorway's walls.

Before entering, a fair-skinned, graceful woman rushed over, none other than Zhener from Divine Fire Domain, now adorned in a maroon outfit.

She appeared dignified, but upon seeing Situ Gu, her countenance altered sharply, yelling directly at him, "You're locking me up again; you're locking me up again. Let me go; I want to find Chun Tian…"

Situ Gu didn't feel overwhelmed; instead, he had grown numb from her antics. Why lock her up? Because if not watched, she would likely escape; subjecting her directly to a Magic Artifact imprisonment was already quite lenient.

Even the best relationship couldn't withstand such chaos, Situ Gu realizing he was truly being swindled by Shi Chun.

Naturally, this sentiment seemed unfair—truth be told, perhaps Shi Chun hadn't anticipated this woman to be so troublesome.

Endlessly troubling; with his capacity, he finally unearthed a suitable Cultivation Technique for the Fire Spirit, yet she refused to cultivate, always clamoring to find Shi Chun, even bizarrely shouting she wanted to bear Shi Chun's child—a fire spirit bearing a ghost's child?

His so-called disciple, he wouldn't dare let anyone know, as every mention made him panic internally; these days, he didn't understand how he managed—it wasn't a disciple; it was an ancestor.

He was tired by it, eventually raising three fingers, "Three days, stay put for three days. After that, I'll take you to find Shi Chun."

The Heavenly Palace was undergoing repairs, requiring key personnel from the ten Artifact Refining sects to convene and discuss repair matters. It wouldn't be proper for him not to participate, necessitating three days away. With her frequently losing her mind, he couldn't possibly bring her along to the Heavenly Palace.

Thankfully, he reconciled, the matter requiring consultation with Shi Chun for a complete solution—otherwise, he'd be driven mad by this disciple.

Zhener's eyes immediately sparkled, "Really?"

"Have I ever lied to you?" Situ Gu countered, gesturing inside.

Zhener instantly spread her arms, spinning with joy, her skirt swirling, eagerly entering the confined space.

Situ Gu didn't want to face more than he needed; with a wave, the iron door clanged shut, sealing the entrance, and turned away to leave.

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