Wu Jinliang was stunned, "Going back now?"

Shi Chun: "Return to Beijulu Royal City. Something big happened at the Refining Heaven Sect, and they will report it to Situ Gu immediately. When Situ Gu hears the news, they will also return to the Refining Heaven Sect without delay. To return from the Heavenly Court to Yan State, they must pass through Xun Gate in Beijulu Royal City. We will wait for them in Beijulu Royal City to inform him about the situation for the Refining Heaven Sect's rescue mission."

Wu Jinliang understood the meaning. He dove underground with Shi Chun immediately, jokingly lamenting, "With our playstyle now, people without money can't afford it. The cost of a casual trip would take many people years to earn."

Arriving at the depths underground, they again lit the Death Refusing Incense as they did before.

When they showed themselves again, they were already in the lush forests outside Beijulu Royal City, able to see the bustling royal capital in the distance.

After confirming there were no issues around, Shi Chun immediately took out the Mother-child Talisman, seizing the moment to repeatedly send messages to Situ Gu in short intervals.

As expected, after receiving the message, the Refining Heaven Sect group immediately returned early.

When a line of people emerged from Xun Gate in Beijulu Royal City, Sect Master Luo Yan led them with a stern face, and the Refining Heaven Sect's top officials didn't look good either. It had been many years since something so bold occurred: someone dared to attack the Sect directly, truly believing that the world's leading Artifact Refining Sect was just for show?

Following them was a troop clad in bright red armor, numbering over a thousand.

Those in the know took a cold breath, for this was the elite Heavenly Palace guards, the cream of the Heavenly Court, unexpectedly appearing behind the Refining Heaven Sect personnel; most people didn't know what the situation was.

After coming out, they headed straight to the next Xun Gate to transfer.

Before reaching the next Xun Gate's entrance, Situ Gu, dressed conspicuously in the crowd, suddenly frowned, took out the Mother-child Talisman for a secret look, then sent a reply. After receiving the message from the other side, he quickly caught up with Luo Yan and said, "Brother, you go ahead, I have something to do."

Luo Yan turned his head to look at him, somewhat surprised, thinking, with your precious disciple taken, can there be anything more pressing for you?

But since Situ Gu spoke, it was evident something crucial had happened; otherwise, he wouldn't speak now, and it wasn't proper to ask more. He immediately said, "We don't know what the situation is now, take more people with you."

"No need, I'm good alone." Situ Gu flatly refused, and after a salute, he flew away directly.

In the scene, whether it was the royal capital guards or the Heavenly Court personnel, nobody stopped him from flying over the royal capital.

There was no reason; Situ Gu had special permission to fly over Beijulu Royal City, not just here; he had such privileges in the four major royal capitals. In the Cultivation World, there were few places that restricted him.

Luo Yan, watching him go briefly, said nothing more, realizing that few in the Cultivation World dared touch Situ Gu. He turned and continued, eager to return to the Sect to handle the urgent situation...

A blue figure landed on a mountaintop to look around—it was Situ Gu.

Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang swiftly emerged from hiding beneath the mountain to pay their respects, "Senior Situ."

Situ Gu was taken aback. Were it not for Wu Jinliang's height, he wouldn't dare recognize them, because the two had disguised themselves.

Situ Gu, worried and impatient, asked, "Why are you here? How did you know Zhener was taken?"

"Ha, it's thanks to the alarm I raised. Otherwise, your Refining Heaven Sect might still be kept in the dark..." Shi Chun immediately spun a tale about going to the Refining Heaven Sect to find them but accidentally discovered the Demon Path's actions. After all, he couldn't reveal his Right Eye Superpower.

Situ Gu listened with surprise, "The Demon Path took Zhener? Why did they take her?"

"I've already clashed with the Demon Path over there in Juku State; the issue likely still stems from finding the Secret Technique for the Divine Fire..."

Shi Chun, apart from the critical information, didn't hide much from him. He elaborated on the matter discussed with Wu Jinliang regarding the Extreme Fire Sect's Yin Tianlu.

Situ Gu listened with a serious face, then with curiosity, "What do you mean about a library, why do I not understand? Why did you go to a library to run errands?"

Shi Chun raised his head and said proudly, "Since childhood, I loved reading. Senior, you don't know the richness of the library at Chao Yue Hall. Few places have such a collection, even Sword Saint Fu Que reads there. For the quiet fragrance of books, lowering myself to run errands isn't bad."

Wu Jinliang also nodded enthusiastically, "The same goes for me; I love reading too."

Situ Gu had no intention of diverting much attention to their hobbies, pondering, "Since you already have clues here, you must help me save Zhener as soon as possible."

Shi Chun earnestly replied, "Naturally, otherwise, I wouldn't have hurried to find Senior."

Wu Jinliang also raised his head and chest, saying, "Duty-bound, ready to work and die for Senior."

Just as Situ Gu was about to leave, he paused again, as if recalling a difficult issue, and after mulling it over, he said slowly, "Shi Chun, after rescuing Zhener, I might need your help with something."

Shi Chun replied with a slight tease, "Senior, no need to be formal. Everything can be arranged."

Actually, they didn't have a deep relationship; Situ Gu's personality meant their previous interactions were purely transactional.

Situ Gu sighed, "Once Zhener is rescued, let her follow you."

"Ah?" Shi Chun was startled and then hurriedly waved his hand, "No, no, I can't. It's not that I don't agree, Senior, but I sincerely can't protect her. Even in the Refining Heaven Sect, the Demon Path could kidnap someone. If she stays with me, two of us would be caught, giving the Demon Path opportunities for doubles."

Wu Jinliang also nodded like a hen pecking at grain, "Yeah, yeah, they might even bind me; that's not feasible, Senior, please reconsider!"

Situ Gu sighed, "Shi Chun, it's not me trying to trouble you, but I truly can't manage her over there anymore. Many things were too simply thought of beforehand. She's inexperienced, with a mindset different from ordinary people. If she stays with me, your secret will be exposed sooner or later. She listens to you, find a way to arrange it. Before going to the Heavenly Palace, I promised her, saying after I returned, I would take her to you. I didn't expect this situation. Shi Chun, I'm at my wit's end."

Upon hearing his secret would be exposed, Shi Chun fell silent, recalling the Netherworld scenario, considering sending her there wasn't impossible. Hesitantly, he replied, "The arrangement must be secret; otherwise, I can't handle it."

Situ Gu didn't fuss, waving his hand, "As long as she can be properly placed, that's enough; you coax her slowly."

He truly felt drained and scared.

"Since it's Senior's command, I will not shy away from knives or fire." Shi Chun accordingly bowed, but after lowering his hand, he chuckled dryly, "So, how about Senior helping me with something?"

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