It is said that the participants in the battle count in the millions. Competing for merit with such a crowd, Shi Chun would only do it if he were full and had nothing to do. Anyway, Mulan Jin does not want him to gain merit, only to ensure Mulan Qingqing's safety.

In the warm soak, feeling fuzzy as if in a cloud, he heard footsteps, slightly opened his eyes, and vaguely saw a maid holding a fruit tray coming.

Comfortably, Shi Chun closed his eyes again, thinking Mulan Jin has finally shown some dependence on him. He casually patted the edge, indicating to place the tray there.

Unexpectedly, the sound of the tray being put down was accompanied by a familiar laugh asking, "Master, should I help scrub you?"

Shi Chun suddenly opened his eyes and turned, only to see Feng Chi, still full of charm, kneeling at the edge and smiling at him.

He said in surprise, "What are you doing here?"

Feng Chi laughed, "Everyone's here, brought by the Stargazing Pavilion people. They're all waiting for you to finish bathing. I heard you're a bit dirty, so I thought I'd see if you need any service. After being locked up for so long, I've honed my skills to take care of people."

They're all here, huh? Shi Chun smiled bitterly. No need to guess, it must be Mulan Jin's doing. He waved his hand and said, "Men and women are different; it's inconvenient with me being naked."

Feng Chi rolled up her sleeves on the spot, "What's the matter? I don't mind; what are you afraid of?"

Shi Chun hurriedly waved again, "You better go serve Xiang Laner. I, this stinky man, really don't need it."

Speaking of Xiang Laner, Feng Chi fell silent, knowing he might still be ignorant. After glancing around, she whispered, "The higher-ups thought you'd never get out of Life Prison, considered the lady's beauty useful, and transferred her to Beijulu Royal City, now entertaining a noble.. similar to Bian Weikang, just acting. You understand."

Shi Chun paused. He didn't care about this, could understand Demon Path's approach, not wasting resources. He just recalled Xiang Laner's pale scene he had once touched without real event, which is now benefiting someone else. Also, Xiang Laner's Demon Essence, though little, even a mosquito's meat is meat.

"She was probably just acting with me too." He mocked, finally daring to poke through the truth after having come this far.

Seeing him seemingly feeling down, Feng Chi comforted, "No problem, a great man never fears lacking beauties. Tell me what kind you'd like; I'm skilled in this area. I'll find you someone better."

Shi Chun was amused by her, seeing her rolling up her pants and entering the water, he tried to decline again. But she directly used her hands, and he found it attentive and comfortable, indeed well-trained. He's not a pretentious person, won't waste the witch's free service, so he enjoyed it while leaning on the bank, allowing the massage and scrubbing.

"I knew Master would find a way out!"

After a moment of silence, Feng Chi, still busy, broke it and spoke, her eyes slightly red while Shi Chun, enjoying with closed eyes, did not see.

Laughing and joking, Feng Chi initially wanted to shave his beard, as it had grown quite long.

Holding up his long beard in the water, Shi Chun recalled having no playthings in prison, the beard being the only source of amusement, difficult to part with. He decided to leave it for a while longer, shave it anytime if inconvenient.

Just then, wanting to know what happened at home after his incident, Feng Chi, knowing everything, narrated all events, including Demon Path's decisions, her own struggles, choosing to stay here, as well as rescuing Wu Hong and others from Demon Path's side.

Satisfied, he turned, amused, "Sister Feng, did I hear wrong or what? Are you elbowing outward, feeling like you're not their plant here but rather mine over there?"

Surprisingly, Feng Chi earnestly stared into his eyes, "I've long been Master's person. They have ill intentions but lack courage, no hope. Demon Path's hope lies in Master."

Shi Chun smiled silently, continuing to lean and enjoy. Listening to such words is enough, believing whatever people say isn't him, especially Demon Path's.

After bathing, changed clothes, with his long beard, Shi Chun, accompanied by Feng Chi, formally appeared before Mingshan Sect's group, a few stopped them to look and recognize.

"Master!" Duan Xiangmei and Tong Mingshan almost simultaneously saluted first.

Then gradually, everyone followed suit, calling him Master with complex tones. Twenty years apart, since their acquaintance, most time was under Young Master Nan's care, feeling somewhat estranged.

Moreover, a bit shocked, did he really escape Life Prison alive?

Coming down the steps, Shi Chun glanced over the faces, feeling the estrangement, first smiles slightly, then decisively orders, "Battle of Great Pardon, I've signed up for Heavenly Court Team. All Mingshan Sect members, with cultivation Human Immortal Realm, join me in the battle."

Just one attitude: I'm back, my words count, no debate.

Also a correction.

Dominance! Feng Chi beside him smiled.

Everyone looked at each other in surprise.

Despite this, An Wuzhi had to remind, "Master, that's an extremely bloody battlefield, full of powerful foes. We might not even make a splash; reconsider!"

"Not as scary as you say, just a rabble!" Shi Chun dismissively responded, never intended to fight, entering a place to hide, naturally feeling confident.

Everyone was speechless, indeed feeling estranged, unsure if some words could be spoken directly.

While Feng Chi's smile deepened, her bright eyes shone on Shi Chun's profile.

Ignoring them, Shi Chun call out Tong Mingshan directly for a chat, matters can't listen solely to Feng Chi; need other perspectives too.

Unexpectedly, Tong Mingshan first apologized for pressuring Shi Chun due to that year's stress.

Such small betrayal isn't a big deal to Shi Chun. Back then, the East Nine Plain's opportunistic situation was far more complex, so he moved on.

Instead, the old topic revealed Feng Chi and Duan Xiangmei's refusal to betray even under duress, surprising him the most principled ones among the group were two women, especially Feng Chi, tortured greatly at that time.

Thus intrigued, Shi Chun turned back to look at Feng Chi from afar on the steps, recalling her previous words about being his person for a long time.

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