After a candid discussion focused solely on mutual interests, the two reached a cooperative agreement.

The plan was straightforward: using Wei Mo's forces to get close to Li Hongjiu's team, quickly grab Li Hongjiu and the magical treasure, which would definitely spark a confrontation with other forces. Wei Mo's forces would then help them break through and secretly arrange for support.

As a reward, Shi Chun would hand over the magical treasure to Wei Mo in exchange for Pang Tiansheng's safety.

Afterward, Wei Mo informed his trusted subordinate, a capable-looking man named Tao Zhi, who wore armor.

Such detailed and specific operations were not suitable for Wei Mo as the Commander; he needed to oversee the entire situation.

Tao Zhi hesitated upon hearing the plan, "It's easy for a small group to use us to approach Li Hongjiu's team, but once they acquire the goods, how can they break through the entangled forces?"

Wei Mo chuckled, "Who knows, he claims to have his own methods."

Tao Zhi expressed doubt, "Could it be that there's a master among them?"

Wei Mo glanced at the light spots on the Mountain River Map, "Currently, the positions of various top masters are mostly known. Any hidden experts would be uncertain. I can't just let outsiders blend into our ranks without supervision. He said they are all from the Mingshan Sect, and when I send battle armor to them, it'll be verified whether they are indeed from Mingshan Sect. Among tens of thousands, can we find someone who knows them?"

Tao Zhi considered it and nodded, "Yes, we can."

He then glanced at Pang Tiansheng, obediently standing in one corner, and hesitated, "Will Shi Chun really hand over that magical treasure for him?"

Wei Mo chuckled coldly, "Whether he will or not is irrelevant; what's important is if he will truly fulfill his promise to come, that's why I agreed. If he manages to bring out Li Hongjiu and the magical treasure, even better. That broken fifth-grade magical treasure must stay, and Li Hongjiu can't leave alive.

Shi Chun also holds a Boundless Banner, which may not be powerful in combat but is assessed as a Broken Fifth Grade Magical Treasure in certain capabilities.

So the Boundless Banner must be kept, as should Shi Chun himself, proving his ability once more after escaping numerous pursuers previously.

This guy, knowing I want to kill him, still proposes cooperation. Even after being betrayed by Young Master Nan, he still considers him a good brother. He seems to have no clear sense of right or wrong, whether because he is broad-minded or purely self-serving after our fallout, he's become increasingly worrying to me. Others may not know this guy, but I'm truly concerned he may ruin this great battle."

Suddenly turning to his subordinate, he whispered, "I don't believe the people coming with him are very strong. If they were, they wouldn't need cooperation; they could directly break through and take Li Hongjiu away. It's likely more cunning tricks than strength at play.

As soon as it's confirmed they aren't relying on strength alone, and their ability isn't equal to the support team, the support team can immediately seize the opportunity to ambush them, capturing them and the treasure in one go!

Remember, never give Shi Chun a chance to breathe, this villain is crafty and might use his eloquence to escape. He must be decisively slain on the spot!"

Even though Li Hongjiu is stronger, surprisingly the priority kill order is on Shi Chun.

Tao Zhi nodded repeatedly, understanding the intent fully, even verbalizing the unspoken words, "Then the support team instantly turns into a blocking team, with a small group swiftly abandoning their gear, disappearing with the treasure."

Truly a trusted aide, Wei Mo slightly nodded; that was precisely his intent, furthermore added: "We must also guard against the Heavenly Court Team and Nanshan Team. He's with the Heavenly Court Team, and I doubt he dares cooperate with us behind Manxi's back, not to mention Ming Chaofeng. If any of their forces come to support, we must ensure they don't succeed, even turning on those helping them to thwart their breakout. If they can't be killed immediately, delay them at all costs until they end up trapped like Li Hongjiu."

Ending the conversation, he handed over the Mother-child Talisman used for communication with Shi Chun, indicating clear instructions and entrusting operational control.

Tao Zhi received the talisman with both hands…

On the other side, having witnessed the negotiations with Wei Mo, Wu Jinliang was utterly perplexed, asking: "Chun Tian, you're borrowing passage from both the Heavenly Court Team and the Nanshan Team. Whose route will we take? Are we splitting our people?"

Even if splitting their forces is possible, he didn't see any sense in doing so.

Shi Chun countered, "What makes you think I've said anything to Manxi about borrowing passage?"

Wu Jinliang was taken aback, hadn't he? He thought he had, but upon reflection, maybe not.

Shi Chun added, "Even if it's mentioned, it's just talk, won't actually borrow their path, or rather, I wouldn't dare."

Wu Jinliang was surprised, "You'd rather trust Wei Mo than Manxi?"

Logically, Manxi is their own team's Commander, relatively reliable. He couldn't see how Wei Mo was dependable, if it were him, he would primarily guard against Wei Mo, otherwise it's like negotiating with a tiger.

Shi Chun snorted, "In such a situation, I trust no one but ourselves."

Wu Jinliang remained surprised, "Then what are you doing by playing both sides?"

"Four groups intertwine to surround one side, only seeking assistance from Manxi's group. One side has to resist a three-way alliance, making it too difficult to break through. Pulling in Wei Mo, it becomes two sides versus two sides, breaking the encirclement. Although we might have to resort to fighting this time, even if we fight, we must minimize risks for ourselves. Let's go."

Shi Chun briefly explained and waved, beckoning the thoughtful Wu Jinliang to return to the group.

Shi Chun glanced at all those who covered their faces and directly signaled Feng Chi: "You take Old Chai away for a bit."

This directly laid out that Feng Chi was not yet among those he trusted most. He worked like this, sometimes quite roundabout, other times very direct.

Feng Chi felt helpless but could understand; one wouldn't be completely trusted just from verbal allegiance, otherwise, she'd have long died in the Land of Exile.

She had no choice but to call away Cai Wenwu, who was eager to listen.

With no outsiders present, Shi Chun began revealing Li Hongjiu's current real situation to the group.

After a simple yet thorough explanation, Lao Changtai couldn't help but show a bitter smile beneath his mask: "Wasn't he touted as a handsome young talent? Isn't he very capable in battle? How did he fall again? Which time is this?"

He could almost count on his fingers. When Wu Jinliang injured him in the Divine Fire Domain and got him captured, when he lost an arm and was severely injured, brought back to the Netherworld for treatment. This time, he was again nearly dead, surrounded.

Others also sighed, realizing how this outstanding hero fared worse than them, at least they didn't constantly land in a situation to be killed.

Chu Jingtang sighed too: "Who did he offend, or is his fate just bad? Could it be heaven envies the talented?"

Wu Jinliang: "Bah, what's there to doubt? It's brainless, no matter how capable in combat, without a brain it's useless, getting messed with like a fool; good fighting skills mean nothing. Didn't I personally take him down too?"

Shi Chun raised a hand to interrupt their chatter, astonishingly said: "Whether he's foolish or just unlucky, we have to save him this time."

"..." The group was shocked again, not knowing Li Hongjiu's current plight was one matter, but given the situation, how could they save him?

Wu Jinliang behind his mask secretly smiled bitterly; he knew this would be their reaction. If he didn't understand Li Hongjiu's importance to Shi Chun, he'd have reacted the same, equally unable to comprehend.

An Wuzhi hesitated but asked, "Master, is it worth taking this risk for Li Hongjiu?"

"It's worth it," Shi Chun affirmed without hesitation, glancing around, "The specific reason can't be disclosed now. The situation isn't as dangerous as you think; through my negotiations, the encirclement from the four groups has been broken. The Heavenly Court Team and East Victory Team will stand by us to block the other two groups, and the Nanshan Team will assist us. So, I have some confidence. Without confidence, I wouldn't send everyone to their deaths, nor seek my own demise."

Amidst skeptical glances, some were surprised, wondering how he could manipulate even forces of the three battle teams. Quietly, had the Master reached this level?

Some felt puzzled; hadn't he been imprisoned in Life Prison for twenty years?

Zhu Xiangxin pondered and raised a doubt, "If the three battle teams are willing to help, why not ask them to directly rescue Li Hongjiu? Wouldn't that be easier?"

Wu Jinliang was amused, chuckling enthusiastically.

Shi Chun explained: "The three teams are unaware of their cooperation; there's only one Magical Treasure, and ultimately it can only belong to one team. Only when they see we have made significant progress, will they cooperate. If there's nothing, expecting them to fight on our behalf would be too presumptuous."

The group instantly understood; it was a scam, and the Master was leading them to undertake risky exploits again. Sigh, what a headache.

Shi Chun didn't want to dwell on that and turned to Xiao Sheng, "We need your abilities this time; you might face the greatest danger."

At these words, Xiao Sheng guessed something, suspiciously asked, "Transformation?"

Shi Chun nodded, "You need to transform into Li Hongjiu's likeness. While approaching their side, we need to play some eye-blocking skill tricks. We'll take away the real one, and you must remain to continue impersonating him. It's the crucial step to rescuing him; without you taking the risk, the chances are slim. It's precisely because of your skill, I'm daring to plan this way."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked straight at Xiao Sheng, even Wu Jinliang only now realized this part of Shi Chun's plan.

Xiao Sheng was speechless for a moment, then forced a bitter smile, "Master, are you trading my life for Li Hongjiu's?"

Shi Chun waved, "It's merely a risk, not necessarily very dangerous. None of them are foolish; once the eye-blocking skill is exposed and they find the Magical Treasure and Li Hongjiu are missing, they'll have no time to deal with you, but will immediately chase us. If you hold your ground well, it should be safer than us breaking through. Success counts as your major contribution!"

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