Chapter 689: Chapter 667: Disgusting and Despicable

By the time the banquet commenced, the so-called Eldest Prince had not yet arrived.

To act as the host and to welcome the guests, besides those who were previously in charge of the arena, there was also an additional woman.

It seemed that the woman was the leader among them.

The woman had a charming appearance, wearing a light veil dress, adorned with some pearls and jade at her waist, with a gentle smile on her face that gave an impression of closeness.

Those who passed the trial today, over ten people, were all noblemen.

Seeing this charming woman, some remained expressionless.

Several others, however, displayed a trace of lewdness.

And in their eyes, there was not a hint of concealment.

Upon seeing the person in front of him, Shen Han recognized her.

She was the one who had previously disguised herself as a man and came to converse with him.

After changing back to her feminine attire, she looked much more graceful and seemed more appealing to the preferences of a nobleman.

Moreover, the woman maintained a faint smile on her face throughout.

She didn’t exert too much pressure on others.

Perhaps it was exactly her gentle and easy-going demeanor that made the people increasingly presumptuous.

"Honorable guests, for emerging victorious today, I, Bai Zijing, extend my congratulations to you all."

As soon as she finished speaking, displeasure arose in the hearts of some attendees at the banquet.

"What qualifications do you have to congratulate us?

Where is the Eldest Prince?

We are here to serve him, and yet we can’t even meet him today?"

Upon hearing this, a slightly plump man chuckled.

"Oh, Immortal Master Liu, let’s not be harsh. The Eldest Prince arranged for a lovely lady to welcome us, which shows a lot of sincerity.

They may dislike you, but I, Young Master Jin, like you. Come, sit by my side."

Facing Jin Pu’s teasing, Bai Zijing maintained her smile.

She continued speaking on her own accord.

"The Eldest Prince has been busy lately, and today he needs to pay respects at the ancestral mausoleum.

Once the busy days are over, the Eldest Prince will, of course, meet you all in person.

Please remain calm for now."

Saying this, Bai Zijing’s gaze swept around, taking a longer look when meeting Shen Han’s eyes.

"In a few days, there will be a minor task requiring everyone’s cooperation to complete.

After completion, you may contemplate what you desire.

The Eldest Prince has the means to fulfill these requests immediately if possible.

However, if your demands are too difficult, the Eldest Prince might have to ask you to change your request."

Bai Zijing continued to smile.

Her words were direct but not irritating.

Upon hearing this, although many guests were not entirely pleased, they refrained from further comments.

After all, having only participated in a competition, expecting great rewards from the Eldest Prince was indeed somewhat unrealistic.

"All of you, please drink to your heart’s content today. We will discuss specifics in three days.

Additionally, if there are any matters that need detailed discussion, esteemed guests may approach me directly.

If I can resolve it, I shall do my utmost.

If not, I can pass the message to the Eldest Prince for you."

The banquet continued.

Bai Zijing handled the situation well; even when surrounded by inappropriate and vulgar remarks, she skillfully turned them around.

Midway through, she proposed a toast to Shen Han.

In her words, she expressed admiration for him.

Previously, she had thought that among so many participants, Shen Han’s strength seemed the weakest.

She even thought he might be in danger in the arena, yet surprisingly, he managed to steal an item.

After the banquet, everyone stayed at the finest inn in Ping City.

During the day, under Bai Zijing’s leadership, the dozen individuals headed to the outskirts of Ping City.

This place bordered the forest, and one more step would enter deep into the mountains.

Calling everyone here was to get them to know each other and understand one another.

Everyone had to state their strengths and where their advantages lay.

In the future, they would collaborate to accomplish many tasks.

With cooperation naturally came division of labor.

Each person would perform tasks based on their strengths, working together to complete missions.

The rewards afterward would be for everyone, with each approaching the Eldest Prince to present their claims.

After clarifying, there were not many comments.

Each started to speak about their skills.

Most had relied on martial prowess to pass.

Though their strengths were similar, some people had elusive movements that could enhance their power through Body Technique.

Others had vigorous Cultivation Techniques, excelling in direct confrontation.

For two consecutive days, everyone introduced their skills here.

When it was Shen Han’s turn, he simply added a title for himself.

He stated he was adept at stealth and could move silently.

Regarding Shen Han’s description, the group wasn’t surprised.

Among them, only Shen Han’s qualifications came from stealing an artifact.

Though Shen Han’s skills were the most unique among them, in others’ eyes, his strength was the weakest.

They couldn’t perceive any aura of a powerful being.

Shen Han’s strength might just be at the entry level.

He was likely still at the Pure Body Realm.

With such strength, gaining favor from others was naturally unlikely.

But truth be told, everyone knew Shen Han’s presence was very useful.

For some secret matters, such as theft or espionage,

Such tasks suited someone like Shen Han best with his skills.

Nobody was foolish. The actions ahead were bound to have various troubles.

Otherwise, the Eldest Prince wouldn’t offer them such generous treatment.

On the fifth day, Bai Zijing finally revealed the task to everyone.

This time, we are heading to a mansion to retrieve an item.

Although it’s called "retrieving," it essentially involves either robbing or stealing.

Among the dozen or so people present, many were not from Lingxiu Country.

They had little understanding of this mansion.

However, those who were aware of it paused when they received the task.

During the discussion, it was revealed that this mansion belonged to the National Preceptor of Lingxiu Country.

The National Preceptor of Lingxiu Country is one of the country’s top-tier powerhouses.

This time, as we head there, we may confront those in the mansion, but we must not harm anyone from the National Master’s Mansion.

In the end, we need to extract a document.

With this task, Shen Han’s importance became even more apparent.

Several strong individuals started contemplating strategies and plans.

On Bai Zijing’s side, she also provided a map to everyone.

It was a map of the Lingxiu Country National Master’s Mansion.

Though drawn somewhat hastily, it was still clear.

The group discussed and debated various strategies and plans.

Within the plans, Shen Han was deemed the core.

Shen Han, who excelled in stealth, was the optimal choice for such a task.

In the presence of a National Preceptor, their combined might might only be a drop in the bucket.

Within a day or so, the dozen people had all presented their devised plans.

Without exception, Shen Han was the one upon whom their high hopes rested.

When asked for his opinion, Shen Han didn’t speak much.

He simply asked them to decide on the best method before discussing it with him.

There were five days until the plan’s execution.

These resting days were not without gain.

Given his current identity, even small requests could easily be met.

Taking this opportunity, Shen Han read through a lot of literature.

He gained much insight into this realm, especially regarding the cultivation methods.

Here, he also found some old cultivation method tomes.

This realm once had the Old Methods too.

But now, they’ve been replaced by the New Methods.

Shen Han had someone bring him some old cultivation method books to study.

This information spread quickly.

Upon hearing this, people believed they understood why Shen Han excelled in stealth.

Because Shen Han was not adept at the new cultivation system and could only practice the old method system.

His strength was as weak as the average person, but his presence remained concealed.

He was undeniably adept at hiding himself.

Upon realizing this, people began to underestimate Shen Han slightly.

But it must be said, this level of skill was indeed highly useful for tasks involving infiltration and theft.

In about two days, everyone finally worked out the plan.

Shen Han was still the central figure.

And everyone else was assigned tasks.

Simply put, besides Shen Han, everyone else was to create a distraction and attract attention.

The plan spanned two days; the first day was for scouting, and the second day was for the actual theft.

Shen Han didn’t object to the plan and agreed to it directly.

Three days later, they set out.

During this time, everyone stayed at the largest inn in Ping City.

Night fell.

Shen Han heard a commotion from the adjacent room.

Amidst the noise were pleas for mercy.

Between the words, the sound of kowtowing could be heard.

Soon after, the sound of punches and kicks, along with a woman’s cries for help and mercy, followed.

Frowning slightly, Shen Han walked to the next room.

The door opened to reveal a man pinned to the ground, his face covered in blood.

His mouth, distorted by a foot pressing down, still pleaded for mercy.

And not far away on a table,

A woman’s clothes had been mostly torn off, revealing much of her body.

In front of her was Jin Pu, wearing a lewd grin as he began to undo his own garments.

The woman’s face was filled with despair; what could mere mortals like them do?

Today, she was unfortunate to encounter Jin Pu.

He subjected her to this vile act while forcing her husband to watch.

Such vicious, malevolent means were something Shen Han couldn’t tolerate.

Having read so many words of sages, he didn’t practice the Scholar’s Technique, but he couldn’t stand such wicked acts occurring before him.

Moreover, he too once lived like the common people, enduring hardship...

In the next moment, Jin Pu, still undressing, noticed Shen Han and halted his actions.

"What brings Brother Shen here?

What, do you want to witness my prowess?"

"Let them go."

Shen Han didn’t mince words, his tone carrying a hint of command.

Upon hearing this, Jin Pu and his followers hesitated.

They wanted to lash out but thought better of it and restrained themselves.

Considering the upcoming task with Shen Han as the core, he didn’t want to stir up trouble at this moment.

After all, he still needed to rely on Shen Han.

After a moment’s hesitation, Jin Pu gestured with his hand, then picked up and put on his clothes.

"Get lost then."

The man pinned to the ground quickly got up and removed his clothes to drape over his wife.

They staggered out, passing Shen Han, both injured, but still bowed in gratitude towards him as they left.

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