Chapter 1036 - 871: The Trouble Caused by Jealousy and Rivalry in Love

The appearance of the Right Minister of East Victory means that the rumor has already alarmed the East Victory Royal Court.

Why a mere rumor would alarm the Royal Court, and why it would cost hundreds of billions to verify its truth or falsehood, is not difficult for someone like Wei Mo to understand.

When the value comparison is laid out, if the rumor is true, and if they can really secretly control that mount, how would the Royal Court, such a colossal entity, care about something worth hundreds of billions like the 'Gold Collection Order'?

The so-called rumor certainly still needs investigation. However, until the truth comes out, even if they can't obtain the mount, they can't let others get it either.

One can imagine, if the East Victory Royal Court can be alarmed, the other families probably won't sit idly by either.

In a moment of thought, Wei Mo roughly already knows what he is going to face. His heart is filled with bitter laughter upon realizing he may yet again need to pursue Shi Chun. However, the forces of pursuit and capture from several families this time will definitely not be the shrimp soldiers and crab generals from the Battle of Great Pardon, the energy will be extraordinarily terrifying.

He doesn't even know what to say about Shi Chun anymore. How does that guy cause such a huge commotion at every turn? Apparently, except for being in prison, he truly can't be at peace.

But he also knows, some things are purely like the saying "The tree wishes to be still, but the wind will not stop." Shi Chun didn't mean to get involved in the Battle of Great Pardon, but he was forcibly dragged out of prison and thrown into it. That guy probably didn't want to cause such a big commotion over the introduction of population, but it was because someone burned the bridge after crossing it and forced him into it.

Having just tried to ease relations with Shi Chun, turned around only to mess with him to death; he doesn't want to do this either, but he is equally helpless, he can only respectfully follow orders…

Lying in a warm spiritual spring, Lan She is resting his head on a stone with closed eyes, contemplating the upcoming matters.

After the Battle of Great Pardon, his outcome wasn't much different from Wei Mo's; the good thing was he had the backing of a great sect, making it not difficult for a future comeback.

He just didn't expect the opportunity for a comeback to come so quickly, and it was because of Shi Chun.

Embittered because of Shi Chun, then back in action because of Shi Chun.

But this comeback, he truly doesn't want. This time it isn't the Battle of Great Pardon; it's the real deal where several major powers are taking action, which is no child's play. The Battle of Great Pardon is unworthy of even holding a candle to it; once it erupts, it will be hard for him to stay out of it, risking his life. The question is, by what assurance can he win this side?

Yet he has no room to refuse in this matter, simply because he was involved with Shi Chun during the Battle of Great Pardon and is therefore relatively familiar with Shi Chun's habits, so he was reinstated.

This reason he finds absurd, but reality is even more absurd. Shi Chun's level is so low, yet in the enormous Royal Court, after counting and counting, they can't seem to find anyone relatively familiar with Shi Chun, and it really just happens to be him, Lan She. What a situation.

Whoosh, the sound of water arises from the spring pool, Lan She frowns in displeasure; he was intending to think quietly about how to handle this matter and already instructed not to be disturbed, yet someone came to share the bath?

He opens his eyes and sees a bare-chested man swimming over, none other than that Beiju Mutual Market Young Supervisor, Liang Mian.

Upon seeing him, he naturally guesses the other's intentions, also remembering his betrayal of the other by revealing his scheme to harm Shi Chun.

Liang Mian smiles at him, flips over in the water, and sits down beside the wall of the pool. While splashing and rubbing his shoulders, he praises: "At this critical moment, you still have such elegant leisure. Calmness in the face of major events; Brother Lan is a man who can handle big affairs."

Lan She snorts, "Not as much as you, Brother Liang, this amorous seed; why, are you here for Shi Chun again?"

Liang Mian: "This time, even directly killing him is quite reasonable. If there's a chance, I hope Brother Lan won't show mercy."

Lan She chuckles, really impressed by the guy; he was already under pressure from the Royal Court for the last incident without revealing the other's identity, yet after benefiting from it post-fact, he never expected the other would come knocking for that useless matter.

If it weren't inappropriate to mention, he really wants to ask, is it worth it for a prostitute?

But speaking of which, initially, the relationship between the two wasn't deep, and after the mess with Shi Chun, they ended up quite friendly. In future dealings of the mutual market, if he were to ask the other to pass a word, things should be easier to resolve.

After a moment's silence, he responded: "The affair is no trifling matter. They say I'm leading, but in reality, who listens to me, or whether they even consider me at all, who knows? You want to kill him, you go do it yourself."

Liang Mian: "If I could get in, would I be here looking for you?"

Lan She: "The Royal Court has given me a few slots to arrange someone; I'll leave one for you, but I need a master!"

The reason for needing a master is to aid the other, and also to use his strength to help himself.

The power he wants to borrow is not limited to this.

At this time, inside the main hall of the Refining Heaven Sect, a group of high-level members watch Situ Gu with a somber expression, sighing silently.

There's no way around it, as Lan She still thinks having Zhener in hand might be useful at a critical moment over at Shi Chun's side, so he assigned Zhener to accompany.

During the prior Battle of Great Pardon, the Refining Heaven Sect couldn't refuse, let alone this time.

Another Artifact Refining Sect, the Yanbao Sect of Nanshan, wasn't much better off, having welcomed a distinguished guest named "Yu Yifu," the chief inspector of the Nanshan Bank and the leader of Nanshan entering Yanfu Continent this time.

Looking proper, plainly dressed, with three strands of long beard, and several deep wrinkles giving off a sense of vicissitudes.

The high-level members of the Yanbao Sect appeared to receive, with Sect Master Qu Wuming maintaining a tense expression throughout.

Yu Yifu's current status and tasks aren't a secret to a Great Sect like Yanbao Sect. The moment he stepped in, Yanbao Sect had probably guessed what he was here for.

After some polite exchanges, he revealed his intentions, which indeed matched Yanbao Sect's guesses; he was here about Li Hongjiu again.

Qu Wuming finally couldn't hold it in and rudely said, "Always after my rebellious disciple, has the Royal Court run out of useful people?"

Yu Yifu smiled slightly and said, "Isn't it because he's familiar with Shi Chun?"

Qu Wuming: "Of what use is familiarity with Shi Chun? Imagining the forces involved this time, are you afraid my rebellious disciple hasn't died early enough?"

Yu Yifu waved his hand lightly, "Qu Sect Master, rest assured. The matter of fighting and killing doesn't involve him. I definitely won't let your disciple take the stage. All he needs to do is one thing, confirm whether Shi Chun's mount can truly find the Sandalwood Gold mine, facilitating prompt decision-making from my side."

Qu Wuming: "If you all can't confirm it, how can he?"

He knew clearly that such guarantees were useless; once people were sent, it was out of their hands.

Yu Yifu smiled, "For someone who Shi Chun would risk his life to save, getting a truthful answer from Shi Chun at this point isn't difficult. If it can't be asked, that means he hasn't tried hard enough."

Qu Wuming's face instantly darkened, "Are you threatening me?"

Yu Yifu didn't bother with more words, directly tossing a Token of the Nanshan Royal Court over, "Time is of the essence; we can't allow others to seize the opportunity. They must leave with me now; those who resist can explain to the Royal Court themselves!"

Looking at the Token in his hand, Qu Wuming's expression was grim enough to drip water, while the high-level members of the Sect present remained silent...

Young Master Nan, located in Heavenly Domain Dingnan Prefecture, was also surrounded by a group of young nobles, bombarded with questions until he was completely numb.

They were all asking him if Shi Chun's mount could truly find the Sandalwood Gold mine.

They also asked him, if enough Sandalwood Gold couldn't be extracted, what would happen with the collateral for those industries?

Young Master Nan, learning from the mouths of these well-informed individuals that several powerful factions were organizing people to intervene in Yanfu Continent, was bewildered by the sudden turn of events.

He suspected that Shi Chun was trying to make money from Yanfu Continent through the superpower of his mount, but now that several major forces were involved, what was even possible to do?

The thought of not repaying the money and becoming an enemy to these people before him made his scalp tingle.

What confused him the most was that if it were true, how such a confidential matter had been leaked by someone as cautious as Shi Chun, something not even he had been informed about!

On the Fog Sea Cliff, where the Red-clothed Woman meditated in cultivation, she was once again disturbed, opening her eyes to focus on the Mirror Image where Dao Zhen reported the current startling changes regarding Shi Chun.

Even the usually composed Red-clothed Woman frowned at this unexpected situation.

Though not completely unforeseen. A bit of thought made her realize she had been careless. She didn't take it seriously because she knew it was false, but it was different when others caught wind of it.

Who could have guessed that the matter had already escalated this far by accident?

After a brief pause, Dao Zhen suddenly asked, "Madam, should we inform the Saint King of the truth?"

The Red-clothed Woman shook her head slightly, "No need. Who is leading the team in West Niu?"

Dao Zhen: "Still Niu Qian." After a slight pause, he added, "East Victory is still led by Wei Mo, and Beiju by Lan She."

The Red-clothed Woman couldn't help but smile, "Each family really is the same, unable to come up with any new tricks. It seems that the Gong family still doesn't know that his good grandson has caused such a big stir."

Dao Zhen: "It's done quite covertly. If we hadn't happened to be keeping an eye on it, we wouldn't have known this could be related to the Gong family's kid. Madam, we might be the only ones holding the truth now, and if we don't help Shi Chun clarify, he might die within Yanfu Continent."

The Red-clothed Woman's lips curled into a playful smirk, "Causing such a commotion, there's no longer a need for us to worry. Perhaps someone with great ability is secretly behind him. Arrange for two people to go into Niu Qian's side, and just watch how things unfold. Besides, help where help is due. Two young men causing such a big fuss over rivalry is quite amusing. Who do you think we should help?"

Dao Zhen hadn't fully understood and asked, "Madam, I don't understand your meaning."

The Red-clothed Woman chuckled lightly, "Isn't it about both wanting to become Miao Dingyi's son-in-law? Who do you think should be fulfilled?"

Dao Zhen remained expressionless, knowing she was feeling bored and playful again. Such a person lacks for nothing, which isn't good either. He slightly bowed and said, "Whichever Madam decides?"

The Red-clothed Woman said, "Which of them favors Miao Dingyi's daughter more?"

Dao Zhen: "They don't really show much fondness. Shi Chun wants to find a backing, while that Gong Shaoci isn't much valued at home either, and seeks a powerful marriage alliance."

The Red-clothed Woman smiled, "Then it's not a matter of favoritism. In my opinion, Shi Chun becoming Miao Dingyi's son-in-law is more interesting; the Gong whatever lacks appeal. That son's position should encourage Shi Chun to continue his efforts. Let's see what he can pull off. As for the Gong whoever, he shouldn't be wronged; find him someone powerful, yet ugly, and see if he still likes her."

Dao Zhen gave a slight bow, "Finding someone powerful and also ugly of similar age is quite challenging. I'll do my best to arrange it."