Even so, Feng Chi couldn't help but remind, "They always say he's useful, we've paid a lot for it, and the facts have indeed proven it. He risked entering the Divine Fire Domain under orders to get us the 'Desolate Broken Blade' and made great contributions. Treating a hero like this now, isn't it chilling?"

Mr. Qing retorted, "Feng Chi, others might not know how much he sold that broken blade for, but you do, don't you? At that time, he practically forced our faction into a corner, knowing we absolutely had to have the blade, and he extorted fifty billion. If he didn't demand that, then indeed, he would be a hero. He's profited and still dares to claim credit?

Were it not for him still willing to serve our faction, his power is essentially power in our hands. Do you think the authorities would turn a blind eye to the secret technique of the fifth-grade immobilization charm?

Besides, this is a separate matter. He knows too much from mingling with you two, and at the very least, both of you could easily be implicated.

He's trapped in Juku State, with so many forces looking for him. Whether to rescue him or to find him, we have to follow every clue, we can't not take action!

If we don't first grasp these clues, they might later end up in others' hands.

Feng Chi, since when have you learned to be swayed by emotions? You're playing a dangerous game!"

Feng Chi pursed her lips, swallowed the remark, and asked, "What about those people above?"

Mr. Qing: "I don't know. The authorities can't possibly tell me everything in detail." Then his gaze swept over the two of them, "As long as you don't speak, Shi Chun won't know who did it."

The two women were silent.

Mr. Qing's somewhat severe tone calmed down and he said, "Since you already know, I don't need to elaborate on the urgency of the situation. Now only we are truly willing to help them, so even if it is to help them, we must try our best to find them before others.

Remember, once a major force intervenes, the so-called defensive force with background support managing your residential area won't be qualified or reliable anymore. When you go back, be exceedingly vigilant, report any clues promptly. Alright, you shouldn't stay here too long, go back now."

Xiang Laner acknowledged quietly.

Then the two women left like that, returned to the ready-to-wear store outside, and picked a few more clothes to try on.

The two also noticed something unusual; the shop, which had few guests when they came in, now had several female customers.

After selecting and exchanging, both bought two sets of clothes and left.

During the carriage ride back, the two women were also silent, or rather, their mood was somewhat heavy.

No matter what, after all, they've been dealing with people from Mingshan Sect for so long.

Currently, those still at home are Tong Mingshan, An Wuzhi, Zhu Xiangxin, and Shen Moming from Mingshan Sect.

Out with Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang are Hao Ji, Xiao Sheng, Fang Zicheng, Chen Wuji, Wu Hong, Lao Changtai, and Chu Jingtang.

If all those taken out were caught, they didn't know what the future would hold.

Xiang Laner couldn't help but consider what she would do if Shi Chun never returned.

Such things seemed to be what Feng Chi would worry about for her in the past, but now she felt she couldn't rely on Feng Chi, there was no need even to consult Feng Chi because she knew as soon as she opened her mouth it would be nonsense. Feng Chi was certain Shi Chun would return...

On a flat mountain road covered by a quiet forest, a man carrying a parcel stopped before a standing stone tablet.

The inscription on the tablet read "No Trespassing" in four blood-red characters.

The inscription couldn't stop people, but the man was blocked by the protection array covering the area. He attempted to break through several times and failed, eventually having to stop.

He looked around; the forest was serene, deserted, only filled with birdsong and floral scents, leaving him unsure of what to do next.

At that moment, a team of shadows burst from the forest—patrol personnel for this luxurious residential area, alerted by the commotion from trying to breach the array.

As soon as they arrived, they surrounded the man, with the leader scolding, "Who dares to make trouble here?"

The man hurriedly waved his hands, "No, no making trouble, I'm here to deliver a message, didn't expect this place to be inaccessible."

Hearing he was delivering a message, the leader softened his tone and asked, "Who is the message for?"

The messenger replied, "Yi Shiyi."

Upon hearing this, several people in the patrol exchanged glances.

The leader squinted his eyes slightly and asked again, "Who is it for?"

The messenger said, "A message from the Fairy Sect to Shen Moming."

Just then, distant hoofbeats on the mountain road were faintly audible, and the leader promptly gestured for everyone to stand aside to avoid obstructing the residents' access.

And the driver, seeing a group ahead, hurried to slow down.

As the deceleration was underway, Feng Chi, sitting inside the carriage, instinctively checked, using two fingers to lift the curtain for a look outside. He saw a patrol group surrounding a person, edging aside.

The driver sent a beam of light with his sign to open a virtual wave entrance for the protection array.

The person surrounded with a parcel clearly wasn't wealthy, yet was here and got stopped. Feng Chi's gaze flickered, and just as the carriage was about to enter the protection zone, she spoke, "Stop for a moment."

Mr. Qing's earlier reminder still echoed in her ears. Now that she knew the current situation, seeing something abnormal couldn't help but raise her suspicion and attention.

The carriage was suddenly brought to an abrupt stop. Inside, Xiang Laner was caught off guard and had to steady herself, not knowing what was happening.

Feng Chi, however, lifted the carriage curtain and got out, standing on the carriage beam, looking down at the crowd, he asked, "What's going on?"

The group of patrols were also surprised, exchanging glances, none expecting a passing carriage to stop and inquire suddenly.

Generally speaking, the residents here didn't wish to meddle in outside affairs.

The leader, seeing it was Feng Chi, glanced around a bit anxiously, hurriedly finding a response, "Nothing, nothing, someone trespassed. We're just questioning him."

The courier hurriedly defended himself, "I didn't trespass, I'm here to deliver a letter. May I ask if you are familiar with the resident Yi Shiyi?"

The sudden confession caused the patrols to fall silent.

Upon hearing 'Yi Shiyi', even Xiang Laner inside the carriage couldn't help but lift the curtain to look outside.

Shi Chun purchased two adjacent properties here, Yi Shiyi being one of them, the one used for Tong Mingshan and their stay.

Feng Chi's eyes flickered slightly and then asked, "For whom are you delivering?"

The courier replied, "Shen Moming. The Fairy Sect instructed me to deliver it directly into Shen Moming's hands."

Feng Chi frowned slightly. Shen Moming had long been expelled from the sect, and Feng Chi didn't understand what the Fairy Sect intended by seeking him out now. He immediately signaled, "I am Yi Shiyi's neighbor. Hop on. I'll take you over."

The group of patrols exchanged glances but said nothing. The leader waved a hand to signal, and they made way for the courier to leave, watching as he climbed into the carriage and disappeared into the array.

Inside the gently rocking carriage, Feng Chi asked the courier, "Did those patrols not announce you just now?"

The courier replied, "No, they said I couldn't trespass here and asked me to hand over the letter to them, claiming they would deliver it for me. But I truly promised the patron I'd deliver it face-to-face."

While speaking, he glanced at Xiang Laner, as she was incredibly beautiful.

Upon hearing that the patrols did not announce the arrival and said they would help deliver the letter, Feng Chi and Xiang Laner's bodies instinctively sat a bit more upright, exchanging a wary glance.

Feng Chi even reached out to push aside the curtain, staying vigilant as they traveled outside the carriage.

Soon, after passing picturesque scenery, the carriage arrived at a courtyard.

The people got off in sequence. Feng Chi pointed to the 'Yi Shiyi' mark on the gate and then called out, "Shen Moming."

After a short while, Shen Moming came out in response to the call, traversed the courtyard, and upon seeing the two women with an unfamiliar man, asked in surprise, "Who is this?"

The others inside didn't react. Tong Mingshan, An Wuzhi, and Zhu Xiangxin were in closed-door cultivation. Shen Moming stayed to act as their protector.

Feng Chi said, "A letter for you, claimed to be from the Fairy Sect."

"Fairy Sect?" Shen Moming was also surprised.

"Are you Shen Moming, Mr. Shen?" The courier confirmed again.

Shen Moming nodded, "Yes. Are you from the Fairy Sect? I don't recall having seen you before."

"I am not a disciple of the Fairy Sect; I was just entrusted by someone," the courier replied, cupping his hands in salute, first unwrapping the package from his back and presenting it, then pulling a letter from his chest to hand over.

Shen Moming held the package and briefly felt it, then took the letter with his free hand.

Feng Chi directly took the package, intending to help but was subtly probing it too.

Using the pretext of helping, they also wanted to glimpse the letter's content.

Shen Moming did not intentionally avoid them, attempting to demonstrate transparency, indicating there was nothing under the table with the Fairy Sect.

However, after opening the letter and reading its contents, his expression showed slight surprise, then he nonchalantly folded the letter back up and took a bill worth ten thousand gold from his pouch, offering it to the courier, "Thank you, thank you. This is a token of appreciation. Please don't mind."

The courier was all smiles, and Shen Moming arranged for a nearby carriage to take him back to the city.

After Feng Chi handed the package to Shen Moming, she signaled to Xiang Laner with a glance, and the two then also took their leave, heading to the courtyard ahead.

On the way, Xiang Laner turned back, seeing Shen Moming taking the items back inside, she quietly asked, "What's going on?"

The two had known each other for many years, and that look from Feng Chi earlier conveyed a distinctive meaning to her.

Feng Chi whispered, "I took a quick look at the content of the letter. It was indeed supposedly written by Shen Moming's master to Shen Moming, but the handwriting doesn't seem to belong to his master."

Xiang Laner was shocked, "You recognize his master's handwriting?"

Feng Chi glanced around before replying in a low voice, "I don't recognize his master's handwriting, but I paid close attention to Shi Chun's handwriting. It's very precise and neat but doesn't show much practice."

Xiang Laner was astonished, "Are you saying it's..."

Seeing Feng Chi nod, she fell silent and then softly asked, "What did it say?"

Feng Chi snorted softly, "The gist is that Shen Moming's master declared their relationship severed. The gifts Shen Moming sent were returned untouched, with a note to keep them himself and to ensure to give the courier a ten thousand gold reward."

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.