Lighting Lanterns in the Mountains and Seas

Chapter 697: Quiet Withdrawal (Part 2)


The Heavenly Mirror was already watching the vicinity, and quickly switched to Li Hongjiu's group who were surrounded. At this point, the figures were barely visible, only faint silhouettes appearing in the fog.

Not just here, reports were received by various teams, who switched views one by one to check.

Manxi and Wei Mo were confused about what was happening, only Ming Chaofeng understood in his heart, knowing this was the signal to act.

Indeed, Shi Chun silently counted to ten, then suddenly said in a deep voice, "Go!"

He was the first to dart out, followed immediately by Wu Jinliang and Xiao Sheng, rushing full speed towards the fog in the air, each grabbing their gear as if ready to fight desperately.

The sudden scene startled Dou Jingshan, then he realized the explosion of white mist might be related to Shi Chun and his group.

Behind him, Old Chai held onto his one principle: no matter what happens, wherever the Master runs, he follows.

With connections and background, they probably know more than he does. Wherever they run, following them should be correct.

This was why, in the beginning when danger arose, he was able to keep up with Shi Chun's group, even if it meant leaving so-called teammates behind, he would try his best to keep up.

Yet Lao Changtai and Chu Jingtang seemed prepared for him, guarding left and right, holding him down just as he was about to spring out.

Old Chai, nearly lifting off the ground with his toes, steadied himself again, glanced around at the others and realized only the Master and two others had gone out, while everyone else stood watching the commotion.

Giving up, his eyes were filled with bewilderment.

Then again, he couldn't be blamed for being ignorant. The whole team knew what to do next, except for him who knew nothing from beginning to end.

Even though confused, he managed to act firmly on his principles, knowing to follow the Master, which was actually commendable.

In the Mirror Image of the Command Center of the five teams, several figures suddenly flashed into the white mist, most unknown from where they emerged, direction hard to discern in the mirror image.

Manxi and Wei Mo guessed who it was, while Ming Chaofeng knew clearly, and the other two commanders immediately asked for confirmation.

As three figures rushed into the white mist, it suddenly surged and roared, with sounds of fight rumbling within.

In fact, the fight had nothing to do with Shi Chun and the other two who rushed in directly towards Li Hongjiu. Shi Chun quickly signaled to Xiao Sheng: "Quick, roughly is fine, don't need precision."

He usually opted for rough solutions even though he disliked inferior quality.

Meanwhile, he took the Sky Splitting Sword from Gao Lian, checked it, found some differences from the fake, then put it away and swiftly handed over a counterfeit.

Xiao Sheng focused his gaze on Li Hongjiu, quickly circled around him, faced him, executed a two-part gesture, then pointed to his own brow, closed his eyes in concentration, his figure swayed like a ripple. When it stabilized, another bloodied Li Hongjiu appeared.

The three observers, including Gao Lian, were visibly shocked. Previously skeptical of impersonation, it turns out there was a transformation adept.

"Quick!" Shi Chun urged urgently, aiming to finish within thirty counts.

He also took action, quickly tousled Li Hongjiu's hair.

Gao Lian and the others scrambled into action, quickly stripping off Li Hongjiu's outerwear. Wu Jinliang tossed a prepared Xiao Sheng identical jacket and shoes to them, some quickly dressed Li Hongjiu, others swiftly changed his shoes.

Shi Chun and his team had prepared two identical outfits in advance, one already worn by Xiao Sheng, a strategy to save time.

Reaching this stage, time was crucial for them, moving fast might resolve matters without bloodshed.

Shi Chun suddenly slapped away Gao Lian's meticulous tidying hand, spittingly scolding: "Enough, who needs tidiness, it's fine to be messy."

Saying this, he directly pried open Li Hongjiu's mouth, caught the blood in his mouth, splashed it on Li Hongjiu, and smeared it on his face, then shouted, "Done, go!"

Gao Lian and others were startled and apprehensive, could such haste work?

Why not? Shi Chun was racing against time, any longer would draw suspicion.

Manxi and Wei Mo, watching the Heavenly Mirror, sensed something, though still puzzled.

Meanwhile, Commander Niu Qian and Beiju Commander Lan She were already suspicious.

Only a fool would fail to suspect, especially someone chosen as commander.

Just as the two commanders were about to issue the order to investigate, the image in the Heavenly Mirror changed, drawing their attention again.

Surrounding forces observed in suspicion…

Boom! A loud explosive sound erupted, the white mist in the air scattered rapidly, three figures were thrown out, clearly ejected from a confrontation.

Among them, Shi Chun surged forth, reached the falling Li Hongjiu, seized his arm, and hoisted him onto his waist again as he flew.

With detailed movements, casting spells to let Li Hongjiu's disheveled hair obscure his face to conceal his true identity.

Then, teaming with Wu Jinliang, dashed back towards Dou Jingshan at high speed.

Upon returning to Tong Mingshan and others, Shi Chun immediately whispered to the group, "Go, withdraw."

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