Winter was approaching, and the insects that used to chirp incessantly have now fallen silent.
A disdainful smile hung on Jin Pu’s face as he stepped forward.
"Have I ever told you, not to hold yourself too high?
Do you really think knowing some Stealth Technique is something remarkable?
If it weren’t for my foresight, you would have been finished that day at Ping City Tavern."
As he spoke, a long spear appeared in Jin Pu’s hand.
The spear tip was incredibly sharp, tinged with a hint of killing intent.
"In consideration of you completing this task for us, I won’t take your life today, and you still have some use.
However, you’ve thwarted my plans multiple times, and it’s not going to be easy for you.
Tonight, I will cut off your progeny as a minor punishment."
With these words, Jin Pu, holding the spear, marched forward.
The Immortal Master Liu beside him seemed a bit impatient, constantly urging him on.
Although Jin Pu was arrogant and domineering, he acted with caution.
Even when facing Shen Han, he kept Immortal Master Liu by his side as a defense.
Upon hearing this, Jin Pu said nothing more and thrust his spear towards Shen Han’s crotch.
Unexpectedly, the spear struck air, completely missing Shen Han.
Seeing this, Jin Pu’s previously contemptuous expression grew slightly furrowed.
Focusing slightly, Jin Pu began to increase his speed, launching an assault on Shen Han.
The spear attacks came like a torrential rain, fiercely charging at Shen Han.
But, without exception, Shen Han easily evaded them all.
The disdain on Jin Pu’s face gradually turned serious.
Immortal Master Liu, watching from the side, had a look of helplessness in his eyes and couldn’t help but sigh.
"Is this the extent of the strength of the Tongzi Prefecture’s Jin Family descendants?
Unable to handle even such an opponent, it would be laughable if word got out."
With that, Immortal Master Liu leapt forward, pulling Jin Pu back.
Seeing Immortal Master Liu take action, Jin Pu felt a bit embarrassed.
But he was certain that he truly couldn’t touch Shen Han.
Shen Han’s figure was elusive even to his gaze, let alone being able to strike with his spear.
Immortal Master Liu’s intervention spared him from greater embarrassment.
But in doing so, Jin Pu owed Immortal Master Liu a favor once again.
At this moment, Immortal Master Liu’s figure was ghostly.
He was the kind of person with exceptional Body Technique skills, using his techniques to enhance his strength.
However, as soon as he acted, Immortal Master Liu suddenly felt something was amiss.
Originally, he thought Shen Han’s Body Technique wasn’t particularly fast.
But now, upon making a move against Shen Han, Shen Han’s speed seemed to accelerate drastically.
Three consecutive moves were all evaded by Shen Han.
This result made Immortal Master Liu’s heart flutter with anxiety.
"Master, show some real abilities, stop hiding them, there’s no one else here."
Jin Pu was somewhat dissatisfied, feeling that Immortal Master Liu was holding back.
But in the next moment, a long sword appeared in Shen Han’s hand.
A swing of Sword Qi instantly lashed out, as chilling as a cold current.
And above the sky, a Sword Shadow appeared swiftly.
Seeing the Sword Qi, Immortal Master Liu immediately prepared to confront it solemnly.
However, this Sword Qi, he couldn’t withstand.
The Sword Shadow, moreover, pierced through his body in an instant.
The once proud Immortal Master Liu was directly impaled to the ground by the Sword Shadow.
Blood gushed frantically from the wound.
His mouth seemed to want to open and say something, but no sound came out.
The surroundings were somewhat silent.
Making the sound of blood flowing seem somewhat loud.
At this moment, Jin Pu was already full of terror on his face.
They all thought Shen Han only knew some Body Technique, and beyond that, he had no real strength.
But now, Jin Pu finally understood.
Shen Han merely chose not to reveal his strength, not because he lacked it.
"Don’t come over, I’ve already sent a message to our Tongzi Prefecture...
If you attack me, Tongzi Prefecture will definitely not let you off..."
Immortal Master Liu’s strength was far superior; even he was killed by Shen Han’s single sword.
What could Jin Pu do?
Putting away his sword, Shen Han walked over briskly to his side.
Gazing at him coldly.
"A person of such character has no reason to live."
A Sword Shadow had completely pierced through Jin Pu’s body.
Giving him no chance to defend himself.
Looking at the two lifeless bodies, Shen Han’s face showed a complex expression.
He seemed to have become much more ruthless than before.
His previous self might have spared them, offering them a lesson.
But now, Shen Han found himself growing increasingly merciless.
Perhaps it’s because his past leniency brought so much trouble.
Numerous lessons taught him that being soft-hearted towards enemies is cruel to oneself and those nearby.
After hesitating for a moment, Shen Han turned towards the Capital City.
He had come to understand this world.
Even the people within the Lingxiu Country’s National Master Mansion, their strength was merely so.
Shen Han had some speculation about the cultivation strength of this world.
This world had been isolated from the Southern Heaven Continent for many years, lacking access to more advanced cultivation methods.
Therefore, the cultivation strength of this world had stagnated.
In their view, their strength seemed decent.
But in reality, he had already been left far behind.
It was because of this suspicion that Shen Han acted in such a manner today.
In his heart, he didn’t want to use tricks to force others to help him.
But if others used some insidious means against him, they shouldn’t blame him for retaliating harshly.
He found an inn in the city to settle down.
The Capital City of Lingxiu Country wasn’t very large; compared to the great sect like Five Immortals City, it appeared much smaller.
But after all, it was still the Capital City, and had some semblance of one.
After checking into the inn, Shen Han pondered his next steps.
He speculated that the strongest experts in this world shouldn’t exceed Third Grade Immortal Realm.
But all these were his conjectures, and he decided to be slightly cautious.
Anyway, having entered the Capital City, he should soon encounter those top-tier experts.
Lying on the bed, he looked outside through the window.
The night in the Capital City of Lingxiu Country was not brightly lit, lacking the bustling atmosphere.
Instead, it appeared somewhat desolate.
This time, he could be considered to have done some things for the Eldest Prince.
Once they meet, he would really ask face to face.
To see if he could obtain some clues for himself.
If there were no clues, then he could only ask for some treasures to strengthen his body.
A night passed.
Just after 7:00 AM, Bai Zijing, having communicated with him, came to seek him at the inn.
The place for their conversation was directly chosen to be in the room Shen Han was staying in.
When she arrived, Bai Zijing also brought some breakfast along.
"Can I see the Eldest Prince today?"
Shen Han didn’t want to drag the matter out and immediately inquired about it.
Placing the breakfast down, Bai Zijing seemed to pause for a moment, her eyes carrying a hint of hesitation.
"Actually, there’s another matter the Eldest Prince needs Young Master Shen’s help with.
Moreover, only Young Master Shen is qualified to handle this matter..."
Hearing this, Shen Han slightly furrowed his brow.
He didn’t want to waste too much time.
Noticing Shen Han’s displeasure, Bai Zijing hurriedly explained.
"Please calm down, Young Master Shen. The Eldest Prince also knows it’s unfair to ask for more now.
So, after this matter is concluded, the Eldest Prince will repay Young Master Shen double.
Furthermore, if during this journey Young Master Shen encounters danger, he can retreat and need not risk recklessly.
Young Master Shen only needs to attempt, and the Eldest Prince will remember this kindness."
As she spoke, Bai Zijing took out a dagger and placed it before Shen Han.
"This is a token of meeting from the Eldest Prince. Please accept it, Young Master Shen.
With this Divine Weapon accompanying you, the journey will likely be easier."
Raising his eyes to glance at the dagger, it was indeed an item with purple inscriptions.
Seeing Shen Han didn’t outright refuse, Bai Zijing continued to explain the task details.
The task was similar to before: to go to a courtyard and retrieve a document.
"When?"
"Tonight."
Not wasting more time, Shen Han was able to accept it.
"Alright, give me the map."
After a brief exchange, Bai Zijing took her leave.
After leaving the inn, Bai Zijing couldn’t help but pause, turning back to glance at the inn.
Her beautiful eyes still revealed a hint of reluctance.
During her hesitation, she kept telling herself in her heart.
Saying, a general succeeds over a thousand bones...
To achieve great things, sacrifices are inevitable. Only this time, the sacrifice is Shen Han.
Though Shen Han had helped her, the world is unpredictable, and Bai Zijing had to act this way.
Thinking of this, Bai Zijing walked into a shroud store.
She ordered a set of the most expensive burial garments.
Tonight, Shen Han would undoubtedly meet his demise.
Considering Shen Han’s character and the fact he stood up for her and helped her,
She made a resolution in her heart that she’d prepare incense and paper money to commemorate him on his anniversaries in the future.
"Young Master Shen, what I, Bai Zijing, have done should be enough..."
She said softly, not knowing to whom Bai Zijing was speaking.
Perhaps, she was speaking to the heavens.
The sky quickly darkened, and Shen Han prepared to set off according to the map.
This task, Shen Han didn’t think too much about.
After all, this was not the Southern Heaven Continent, and he wasn’t too worried about being schemed against here.
Their scheming held little significance to him.
According to the map, the courtyard he needed to visit was in the northeastern direction of the Capital City.
The Capital City of Lingxiu Country was not large, so it wouldn’t take too much time for him to get there.
Around 7:45 PM, Shen Han had arrived at the courtyard.
The courtyard was slightly smaller than the National Master Mansion he visited last time.
The structure of the courtyard was quite simple; he only needed to go in, investigate the main house, and the study.
Without having practiced a new system, concealing himself was quite simple.
Without much hesitation, Shen Han dashed into the courtyard.
Lamps and candles were lit along the paths of the courtyard.
Though there was some firelight, it still appeared dim.
Avoiding the main roads, he moved forward; though there were many presences around, Shen Han was confident he wouldn’t be noticed by them.
As Shen Han anticipated, when he reached the study, no one had discovered him.
Given their limited skill, it was indeed challenging for them to extract him in such a dim environment.
After searching around, there were no documents in the study.
Next up would be the main house.

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