Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang might not have known that this canyon they were busily dealing with was their "blessed land." Just by running over here to stir up trouble, they could be discovered by the outside world.
It was impossible to dig out all the collapsed rubble in the canyon; finding the buried entrance and digging a hole there would suffice.
Although there was a large volu of collapsed rocks, it wasn't much work for these monks once they got started.
In less than half an hour, the buried entrance had been dug out, and the two n who didn't mind getting dirty went in first.
By the ti the two won entered with Sandal Gold Fla Energy illuminating the way, Shi Chun had already arranged the items left on the ground, nearly all of which were taken from the five n, including Sun Shigang.
When the two won ca in, the two n were going through the items scattered on the ground, so the won naturally drew closer to see what they were looking through.
After gathering the items tossed to the corners, Wu Jinliang gave Shi Chun a aningful look, indicating that they had nearly everything they needed.
Shi Chun imdiately observed Xiang Laner's reaction. He didn't bla Wu Jinliang for not having an eye for these things; after all, even he, Shi Chun, couldn't see any special use for the pile of ssy items. Now it depended on whether Xiang Laner could recognize anything.
Unfortunately, Xiang Laner let him down. Although she carefully examined the pile of items on the ground, she showed no unusual reaction.
Could the woman be lying? He felt it unlikely. To expose Sun Shigang's identity just to test if they had a connection to his disappearance seed pointless; there had to be sothing on Sun Shigang worth exposing.
He couldn't have co all this way just to leave empty-handed, could he? He quickly began to think of counterasures.
As Bian Weiyin surveyed the cave, she suddenly asked, "Is this where you two were in secluded cultivation? After joining the West Pole collective, did you co here to cultivate in seclusion?"
Shi Chun's gaze shifted slightly as he responded, "Otherwise, how could I have broken through to High Martial? After joining the West Pole, I felt a breakthrough in my cultivation was imminent, so I left to cultivate in seclusion. And don't bla —with the attitude of Bai Shuchuan and his people, they wouldn't have let cultivate in peace. They didn't care whether I would break through or not."
He used it as an explanation to Bian Weiyin for his departure back then.
Then he nudged the pile of items on the ground with his toe and continued, "Speaking of that night when I left the group, I nearly lost my life. Shortly after leaving, we encountered five guys who ambushed us. Luckily, I had just gotten so immobilization charms from you; otherwise, I would've been dead. Here, these items belong to those five guys. Alas, I still can't figure out why they wanted to kill us."
He kept an eye on Xiang Laner's reaction as he spoke.
Wu Jinliang blinked in surprise, puzzled as to why Shi Chun would reveal the matter of killing Sun Shigang.
This ti, Xiang Laner's reaction was significant; she abruptly raised her eyes and stared intensely at Shi Chun.
Shi Chun imdiately realized his probing had an effect; Sun Shigang's initially deliberate malice was not without reason—this woman truly knew about Sun Shigang's plan to attack them.
Even though he didn't know the reason behind their attack, his objective had been achieved.
He was letting her know that these items were Sun Shigang's possession, yet she couldn't hold them accountable for killing Sun Shigang and the others, lest she first explain why Sun Shigang's group wanted to kill them.
Xiang Laner's lips were tight, her eyes returning to the pile of disordered items. She knelt down and started to slowly sift through them.
This was precisely the effect Shi Chun wanted. He knew she was going through whose belongings, she knew who had killed Sun Shigang and his n, but both could only acknowledge it in their minds, neither could break the silence.
Wu Jinliang, too, slowly caught on to what was happening and smirked.
Shi Chun realized that earlier, Xiang Laner had been deceiving them; the supposed important item might indeed exist, but she probably didn't recognize what it was. He promptly said, "Jinliang, don't just throw things around anymore. Running back and forth, isn't it troubleso? Gather them up quickly."
"Alright." Wu Jinliang responded promptly and knelt to pack up the items quickly, even pulling back the bottles and jars that Xiang Laner had picked up to examine.
In the presence of Bian Weiyin, Xiang Laner hesitated to make a scene and could only watch Wu Jinliang pack up everything and leave.
The group crawled out of the cave and flew up the cliff face. Wu Jinliang handed Shi Chun the packed items, pulled his knife from the cliff, and took out the Wind Scale, asking, "Where to?"
Shi Chun looked at Bian Weiyin. "Let's first take sister to where she can heal her injuries."
"Easy." Wu Jinliang said cheerfully, using the Wind Scale to swiftly bring them all into the air.
He also quickly brought them back to the previous valley, which was not far away.
After landing, Bian Weiyin asked again, "Where are you going?"
Shi Chun replied with a smile, "Never content with diocrity, off to seize the first place!"
"Ha ha ha!" Carrying his knife, Wu Jinliang laughed heartily, the kind of laugh that ca from great confidence. He once again cast the Wind Scale, taking them into the sky and away.
Bian Weiyin watched them go, convinced that Shi Chun was brushing her off. How could they possibly be going to snatch first place—when it ca to the Sky Rain teor Conference, it wasn't their turn to vie for the lead.
Just like the previous night, when asked which power they were from, Shi Chun brushed it off, stating they had no backing power.
Thus, leaving leeway at every turn, how could she dare to be reckless?
And there was Xiang Laner; she also felt sothing was off, lacking her forr ek and compliant deanor.
After flying for a while, Xiang Laner suddenly said, "Find a hidden place along the way, let's go through that pile of items again."
No need to elaborate, she knew the other party understood her aning very well.
Shi Chun surveyed the area, "There aren't many people around here, so let's set up down below."
Wu Jinliang was about to execute the plan when Xiang Laner imdiately called a halt, "No, we need a place that can't be easily observed from above."
Shi Chun was puzzled, "What do you an?"
Xiang Laner turned to him, sowhat surprised, "Do you really not know, or are you pretending?"
Shi Chun, "Know what? Be clear about it."
Laner's gaze flickered, finding it strange how these two had managed to kill Sun Shigang. They were under the banner of Wukang Mountain; Sun Shigang wouldn't have neglected to guard against immobilization charms, especially since he was accompanied by five fairly strong individuals. She didn't believe Shi Chun and his companion could take down Sun Shigang without so help.
And then there was this Wind Scale, which was clearly supplied by a power behind them.
That's why she found it peculiar, that even though so power was involved from behind the scenes, how could they fail to inform about sothing as important as the Heavenly Mirror? Weren't they afraid of exposing their Demon Path identity?
Seeing that they were genuinely confused, she still explained, "The Sky Rain teor Conference this ti has employed the precious Heavenly Mirror." She showed off a chain on her wrist, "This is the Magic Artifact that locates us, as long as the Heavenly Mirror wants to see us, it can see us anyti unless we're covered."
Both Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang were dumbfounded. Was there such a thing?
Wu Jinliang tried to ask, "Can it see us flying right now?"
Xiang Laner, "Of course."
"Damn it!" Wu Jinliang let out an exclamation and suddenly put away the Wind Scale.
So, the three of them plumted to the ground from the sky in unison.
Xiang Laner cursed, "Wu Jinliang, what the hell are you doing?"
With cultivation reaching High Martial, they wouldn't die from a fall, and after casting a spell to buffer their descent, they landed without incident.
Shi Chun could empathize with Wu Jinliang's feelings, as he also felt heavy-hearted, considering he was also involved in the matter. He imdiately tried to explain to Xiang Laner, "We didn't want to hide this from you, but we stole this Wind Scale. Wasn't our robbery process seen?"
Stolen the Wind Scale? Shocked by the revelation, Laner explained, "Who do you think you are, that soone would always be watching you? Besides, the Wind Scale doesn't have your na on it..."
She then explained the function of the Heavenly Mirror.
Shi Chun was concerned if their enterings and exits from the Moon Sea had been seen, but upon learning that the Heavenly Mirror—like the mother and child charms—was ineffective against the Moon Sea, the two n finally breathed a sigh of relief. So, the process of stealing the Wind Scale must have gone unnoticed.
"Then why bother finding a place? Just take off your cloak, and it will be enough. We'll hold it up for you, let's do it here." Shi Chun said, throwing down his burden, knowing how to avoid the Heavenly Mirror and too lazy to bother finding another place.
Xiang Laner realized that these two n had a rough way of doing things, or rather, they were simple and crude.
Well, the important task at hand took precedence, so she didn't bother about it and took off her cape to give to the two n, squatting down to open the bag of items for inspection.
Wu Jinliang and Shi Chun, who had set down their knives, also spread out the cape and squatted, both raising their hands to hold up the cape to block the view from above.
Laner couldn't help but doubt their actions; indeed, the three of them looked quite crude, like squatting to defecate.
The two n watched as Xiang Laner inspected each item, Wu Jinliang suddenly murmured, "Chun Tian, our actions just now reminded of soone."
Shi Chun glanced at their raised-hand gesture but couldn't think of any association; he asked, "Who?"
Wu Jin, "The one with the umbrella in the Land of Exile, you know, the one from the legend."
Shi Chun was startled, "That warden?"
Wu Jin, "Yeah, him. Could it be that he carried the umbrella to avoid the snooping of the Heavenly Mirror?"
Hearing this, Xiang Laner looked up and asked, "That warden is quite a figure, do you know him?"
Wu Jinliang chuckled, "We'd like to, we only know of him, never t him. Chun Tian, what if we win first place at the Sky Rain teor Conference? Would that be an honor for Life Prison, and might the warden take notice of us?"
Shi Chun nearly jumped with fright at his suggestion, and said with wide eyes, "Are you nuts? Why would we want his attention? Do you want to be dragged back there? The best thing would be for him to completely forget about us."
This last sentence also served as a reminder to Wu Jinliang, who realized their differences from others, as their matter with Life Prison was not yet settled; they could be taken back at any ti, and he scared himself with the thought.
Having tasted the better life on the outside, they would rather die than return to that hellish place, Life Prison.
Xiang Laner, who was browsing the items, scoffed, "Don't worry, once you're released from Life Prison, they have no jurisdiction over you. No matter what you've done, they can't take you back, unless you commit so heinous cri on the outside and are condemned to return. You keep talking about winning first at the Sky Rain teor Conference; don't you think you're aiming too high? Even if you did win, you wouldn't be worth a second glance from that warden; you're nothing in his eyes."
"Sigh." Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang, as if on cue, both heaved a sigh. Only the two of them knew the depths of their criminal past in Life Prison; it was indeed a heavy weight on their hearts.
Shi Chun glared fiercely at Wu Jinliang, who had dredged up that forgotten mory.
Wu Jinliang was ashad.
Their sighing drew the attention of Laner, who looked up slightly startled, then stared intently at the bracelet on Shi Chun's wrist, thinking she had seen wrong, and rubbed her eyes before looking again.
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