Chapter 690 - 668: Every Year, I Will Honor Him and Console His Soul

Chapter 690: Chapter 668: Every Year, I Will Honor Him and Console His Soul

Facing Jin Pu was actually the same as facing Tiger Peak Manor for them.

To these commoners, a cultivator like Jin Pu was like a god.

If he wanted to enslave them, he could do so at will.

In their misfortune, at least they encountered Shen Han.

With Shen Han standing up for them.

Otherwise, their lives might not have been saved today.

"Shen Han, right? I’ll remember you, but don’t think too highly of yourself."

Jin Pu spoke with a trace of disdainful smile on his face.

As his words fell, he immediately closed the door in front of him.

Shen Han had no interest in arguing with him further.

After hesitating for a moment, he still went out to catch up with the couple.

He advised them to leave Ping City immediately, escape with their family under the cover of night.

He could hold off Jin Pu for a while, but Jin Pu had other means, and it would be difficult to protect them.

Commoners, how could they fight against such powerful figures?

A minor subordinate sent by someone like Jin Pu would be too much for them to handle.

The couple hurriedly thanked him and went back to gather their family to leave under the night.

When Shen Han returned to the inn, Bai Zijing was watching him from the shadows.

Her gaze was somewhat complicated.

It seemed to carry a hint of desperate intent, yet a touch of reluctance.

Leisure time quickly passed, the designated time arrived, and everyone set out.

The National Master’s mansion was just outside the Capital City of Lingxiu Country.

It was a day’s journey from Ping City.

They divided into magical artifacts to travel, resting at dawn, moving at night.

By the next day, nearing 5:00 PM, they arrived outside the Capital City.

The sky had not yet darkened, and originally, Shen Han was to scout after nightfall.

After hesitating for a moment, Shen Han went ahead directly.

The National Preceptor of Lingxiu Country wouldn’t return for a few days, providing an opportunity to steal the documents.

Shen Han briefly surveyed the mansion of this Lingxiu Country strongman, the guards’ abilities were quite ordinary.

The strongest among them was merely at the Grotto Heaven Realm, first tier.

Approximately Fifth Grade in strength.

After a moment of hesitation, Shen Han directly infiltrated the main chamber.

The gap in strength levels was vast, plus he cultivated with the Old Method.

The guards of the National Master’s Mansion had not noticed him at all.

After searching for a while, he took all the documents that resembled official papers into his storage ring and left.

Returning to the rendezvous camp, Shen Han reported his findings, including the number of guards, their positions, and so on.

As for already having taken the documents, Shen Han kept it hidden and said nothing to others.

After returning, night had just fallen.

Everyone rested in the countryside, awaiting the formal actions of the next day.

Throughout the journey, Bai Zijing, the leading woman, accompanied them.

However, she had not had an easy time.

After Jin Pu’s failure that day, he seemed to have become even more aggressive.

Not only with foul language, but now he was trying to physically advance.

Bai Zijing managed to refuse him in words and sidestep his advances.

But Jin Pu was determined, only wanting to make a move.

Though Bai Zijing was arranged by the Eldest Prince, Jin Pu had no concerns and acted brazenly.

In hesitation, Shen Han frowned, blocking his way.

"If you insist on this, then let’s not cooperate tomorrow."

Shen Han threw out a statement, upon hearing which Jin Pu did not reply verbally, but his eyes seemed to hide a blade.

"This is the second time, good, very good."

While speaking, Jin Pu turned his gaze to Bai Zijing.

"When this is over, I’ll request the Eldest Prince to reward you to me.

Then we’ll see how you stop me."

Finishing his words, Jin Pu flung his arm and left, finding a secluded place to rest.

Looking at Shen Han who stood up for her, Bai Zijing softly expressed her thanks.

The expressions of the surrounding crowd varied, some contemptuous, some mocking.

And some completely indifferent.

At nightfall, Bai Zijing seized the opportunity to sit beside Shen Han, quietly asking about his confidence for the next day.

And also about how well he could conceal himself, and other such matters.

Shen Han gave some casual replies, but also took the chance to ask if she had seen this pattern before.

Under the firelight, Shen Han drew the pattern from the map, depicting the object indicated.

Seeing the pattern, Bai Zijing furrowed her brow.

"I think I’ve seen it before, but the memory isn’t clear.

After the task is complete, Young Master Shen can ask the Eldest Prince, he is well-traveled and might remember."

Hearing this, Shen Han asked no further.

Night passed, day went.

When evening fell once more, everyone followed the previous plan, each doing their part.

Shen Han went along, but once they all moved into action, he found a spot to sit.

He opened the documents to look through them.

Among them were documents concerning the Sovereign’s inheritance.

From the information, it seemed the Eldest Prince had greater odds of success.

Shen Han wasn’t interested in their political chess games; he was simply seeking an opportunity.

To gain an enhancement and return to protect those he wished to guard.

After about an hour, Shen Han brought all these documents back to the camp.

Seeing Shen Han return with the materials, smiles appeared on the faces of those present.

The first mission went this smoothly, not just a good omen.

It also provides an opportunity to request rewards from the Eldest Prince.

After accepting the documents Shen Han brought, Bai Zijing quickly left alone.

She naturally went to find the Eldest Prince for confirmation.

An hour later, a man in black delivered a letter.

The letter indicated that the group’s action had been successfully accomplished.

Everyone can make a request to the Eldest Prince.

As for now, everyone should scatter and settle down in the Capital City.

Meanwhile, each person was given a Sound Transmission Jade for future communication.

Capital City, in the Eldest Prince’s estate.

After completing her report to the Eldest Prince, Bai Zijing quickly left the estate.

However, after leaving the estate, she walked towards a tavern in the south of the city.

She smoothly entered a room with familiarity.

"Young Master."

Bai Zijing was originally a person of the Eldest Prince, but now she addressed the person in front of her as Young Master.

The person in front nodded, gesturing for Bai Zijing to sit down and speak.

"You’ve worked hard lately; you don’t need to be too formal around me."

While speaking, a gentle smile appeared on his face.

"Working for the Young Master is not hard."

After the polite words, the expression on the person’s face turned slightly serious.

"Was the plan successful?

You should have seen the documents from the National Preceptor, right?"

Hearing this, Bai Zijing nodded.

"I have indeed seen them. Currently, in the political situation, most people are on the side of the Eldest Prince.

The Second Prince and you are somewhat underestimated by the court officials."

The person in front nodded, fully aware of his own predicament.

He was the Third Prince of Lingxiu Country, with an Imperial Brother below him.

However, his other younger brothers were still very young and not qualified to compete for the throne in the next ten years.

The position of Sovereign should be between him and his two Imperial Brothers.

"Young Master, don’t worry too much. After all, the current Sovereign has not spoken, and nothing is certain yet."

The Third Prince also nodded, though his brows were still tightly knit.

"What about the person you mentioned earlier?

Can the plan be executed?"

Although she anticipated the Third Prince’s question, Bai Zijing still showed a trace of difficulty upon hearing it.

After a moment’s hesitation, she nodded.

"Shen Han is extremely skilled in concealment; even entering and exiting the National Master’s Mansion is easy for him.

If he were to assassinate you, Third Prince, he might indeed succeed, and his credibility would be high."

As she spoke, Bai Zijing paused for a moment and looked up at the Third Prince.

"But there’s one issue, which is Shen Han’s strength being too weak.

Though good at concealment, his assassination skills are somewhat lacking.

This might arouse suspicion."

The Third Prince smiled at this and waved his hand, showing no concern.

"You take a Divine Weapon from the Eldest Prince for him, with the weapon’s enhancement, an attempt on my life will naturally seem credible."

The room was slightly silent at this moment.

Rising from his chair, the Third Prince slowly walked to Bai Zijing’s side.

"I heard that on this journey, that Shen Han even assisted you.

Are you unwilling to push him into this?"

The Third Prince, being astute, could think of such things.

"People are not made of stone; how can they be unfeeling?

If I were to send you to your death, I would also be reluctant.

It’s normal for you to have such thoughts, Zijing."

Upon hearing these words, Bai Zijing’s face showed more of a Desperate Intent.

"Young Master, you once said that a general’s success is paved with countless bones.

To achieve great things, someone must sacrifice and contribute.

He indeed has been good to me, and I will remember him in my heart.

Every year from now on, I will commemorate him and soothe his spirit."

Hearing this, the Third Prince also nodded.

"It’s good that you understand. We are doing great deeds, aiming for high positions in the future.

If we’re stuck on these trivial matters, how can we succeed?"

Bai Zijing nodded, indicating her understanding.

At this moment, those who completed the task dispersed, each entering the Capital City under different identities.

Shen Han also separated from the group, preparing to enter the Capital City.

Having completed the mission, after seeing the Eldest Prince, he intended to address serious matters.

Just after parting from the crowd, Shen Han noticed two people following him.

These individuals using the New Cultivation Method couldn’t even conceal their own auras but wanted to track someone else.

It was clear that the one following him was Young Master Jin of Jin Pu.

Beside him was Immortal Master Liu, the oldest of the group.

After some thought, Shen Han decided to find a secluded place and wait for them there.

Seeing that Shen Han wasn’t planning to leave, Jin Pu and Immortal Master Liu naturally realized they had been exposed.

They then stopped hiding and appeared directly in front of Shen Han.

Having thwarted Jin Pu’s plans twice, he must have long wanted to make a move against me, right?

Shen Han was not surprised.

Looking at Jin Pu’s fierce appearance, it was evident that he was accustomed to arrogance and dominance.