In the vision granted by Shi Chun's right eye superpower, the foggy silhouette returned to normal, and the magical source matched the impression of Xiao Sheng.

Touching the blood on his neck, Xiao Sheng laughed dryly, "Master, how did you find out? Where did I slip up?"

Shi Chun didn't engage in nonsense with him, "Where's Wu Jinliang? Tell him to come out."

Xiao Sheng immediately took out the Mother-child Talisman to contact him.

Shortly after, an enlarged version of Wu Jinliang, dressed in a fluffy mink robe, descended from the sky. Before speaking, he put on a cheeky grin, "Oh, Chun Tian, your beard is indeed magnificent!"

This familiar vibe was unmistakable. Even though the person had changed dramatically, Shi Chun recognized him instantly. He looked him up and down, "What on earth are you up to?"

Wu Jinliang's grin stretched to his ears, "Isn't it obvious? I was worried someone would set a trap to catch me, so I had Xiao Sheng appear as me. Naturally, if there were a trap, it would have been triggered."

Shi Chun: "No, I'm asking how you got so fat?"

Wu Jinliang patted his belly, "Ah, it's to avoid being recognized while on the run, just ate a lot to gain weight."

Shi Chun was speechless for a moment, then sneered, "Quite impressive, aren't you? Using the Mother-child Talisman to reach you, and you only respond when you feel like it, is that it?"

Wu Jinliang exclaimed, "I had no choice! Haven't we suffered enough in Juku State? If someone figures out my location and seals off the area again, what then? I've been contacting from near the Xun Gate, ready to slip away at the slightest hint of trouble."

Shi Chun's gaze fixed on his magical source and noticed its unusually large scale; his renewed cultivation had even surpassed his own. Immediately, he exclaimed in surprise, "Did your cultivation breakthrough to the Human Immortal Upper Realm?"

"Hehe, yes indeed, and it's no surprise—I'm not one to be trifled with, you know? You managed to break through to Human Immortal Realm while imprisoned, so how could I waste these twenty years?" Wu Jinliang's chubby face wore a smug, sly smile.

Meanwhile, Xiao Sheng chuckled bitterly, "Master, don't listen to his boasting. His cultivation level is largely due to my efforts…"

Wu Jinliang immediately interrupted, "Why don't you tell him that your breakthrough to Human Immortal Realm is thanks to me? Wasn't it me who spared no cost to acquire all sorts of spiritual pills to boost your cultivation rapidly?"

Xiao Sheng cursed loudly, "Damn it, if I'd known you'd make me do such disgusting things as a woman, I'd rather have delayed my breakthrough."

"Turn into a woman?" Shi Chun muttered, eyeing Wu Jinliang's now burly frame, thoughts wandering astray, followed by an involuntary shudder.

"Yes, turn into a woman. Master, you have no idea what I've been through since breaking through to Human Immortal Realm. He'd constantly urge me to indulge in deceitful dealings, making me transform into various beautiful women to use my charm on monks of all sorts—disgusting isn't even the word. Every time I resisted, he'd bring up rescuing you, claiming his cultivation required mastering various techniques to rise swiftly…"

Xiao Sheng shook his head, casting a painful look for the past he'd rather not recall, feeling relieved that he wouldn't have to do it anymore.

Wu Jinliang spread his hands, "There was no other way since I needed to improve my cultivation while hiding. It was necessary to use some tactics. I wasn't wrong. You need strength to rescue the Master. By the way, Old Xiao, why don't you mention the fun you had deceiving women as a dashing man?"

Shi Chun could imagine Xiao Sheng's so-called disgusting scenarios and laughed a bit, "Thirty-six transformations, how many can you perform now?"

Xiao Sheng shook his head, "The realm is still low, so I can only transform into a person and some livestock with simple colors and moderate size for now."

Shi Chun raised his eyebrow slightly; being able to transform into a human was already quite beneficial. He nodded slightly and reached out to Wu Jinliang, "Where's my stuff?"

Wu Jinliang chuckled and immediately removed a bracelet from his wrist and tossed it to him, "Check it in front of me so you don't accuse me of taking your stuff later. Besides some cultivation resources consumed over the years, the rest are untouched."

His assurance didn't suffice; Shi Chun carefully inspected everything.

Taking the opportunity, Wu Jinliang inquired about the details of the upcoming battle they were going to participate in, since the previous communication via the Mother-child Talisman was unclear. Shi Chun also detailed his situation of being rescued by Mulan Jin.

Upon hearing that Shi Chun planned to lay low until the battle ended, Wu Jinliang speculated about his intentions, particularly excited upon learning that the apprehension case in Life Prison involving him was also dismissed by Mulan Jin. He exclaimed, "In this Battle of Great Pardon, I must participate too. It's a rare chance to clear our records and perhaps land a position in the Heavenly Court."

Xiao Sheng was still clueless about the ins and outs of entering and exiting the Netherworld and was nervous upon hearing it. The Battle of Great Pardon wasn't something one just casually joined.

Looking at Wu Jinliang as if he had lost his mind; this cowardly and overly cautious individual had suddenly turned brave since the Master returned.

Who knew Wu Jinliang would point to him next, "Old Xiao, since Mulan Jin has assured us, regardless of completing the task, as long as we ensure his daughter's safety, we'll be granted an official position. We might as well join in, regardless of whether the position is prestigious or not, it's still worth having so why not you too?"

Xiao Sheng's gaze danced evasively, "I'd better not get involved. I can't handle the Battle of Great Pardon…"

Wu Jinliang jovially remarked, "Others may not handle it, but we'll be fine, you'll see."

Xiao Sheng looked puzzled, turning to Shi Chun.

Shi Chun nodded, "I've already informed Mingshan Sect. All those who have broken through to Human Immortal Realm should register and seize the chance to switch identities if possible."

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