Chen Shuyu's prediction was correct.

Zhu Zining hadn't come alone as "agreed." There were as many as four experts secretly protecting her, and their cultivation was not weak.

I squatted in the shadows and said, "The meeting place is in the mountain pavilion. Jiang Junci's range of perception is probably within a hundred steps. They wouldn't dare exceed that range."

"However, if they're too far away, they won't be able to rescue Zhu Zining in time. There are only a few places they can hide. Each of us will guard one and wait for them to come."

I gestured, and we each ran to our hiding place.

Not long after the arrival of the Reincarnation Division experts, someone leaped towards the treetops. Just as the person's figure reached the same height as the crown of the tree and was about to reach out to grab a branch, the leaves suddenly split to the left and right. A sword light burst out from behind the leaves, quickly touched his brow, and then retracted to its original position.

The expert who wanted to jump into the tree fell back to the ground the same way he came, facing the tree trunk as he landed.

His body didn't fall, but blood dripped down from his brow.

The reason the person hadn't fallen was because Ye Yang's Youhun Si (Wandering Soul Silk) had tied his neck and lifted him into the air.

However, his companions couldn't see the silk thread hanging the corpse and walked towards the body at the same time.

Lin Zhao and Feng Ruoxing also appeared silently behind the two.

As Feng Ruoxing's Longji (Dragon Spine) short blade smeared across one person's throat, Lin Zhao also snapped the neck of the other person.

The last guard was about to turn around when he saw the tip of a knife piercing out of his chest.

I retracted the blood-stained scimitar: "Move faster, it may be starting over there."

When we hurriedly dragged the bodies into the bushes, Jiang Junci and Zhu Zining had already exchanged greetings and taken their seats.

The first thing Jiang Junci said was, "Saintess Zhu, let me get straight to the point! I'm here only for Wang Xiaohuan. Release her, and I'll leave immediately without saying another word."

Zhu Zining shook her head slightly and said, "The secret of the Pagoda City concerns the life and death of Yang Jian Jie Ming Ren, I cannot..."

Jiang Junci interrupted Zhu Zining before she could finish, "Saintess Zhu, we are all clear-headed people. We don't speak veiled words in front of those who understand. You and I both know what the Reincarnation Division is up to."

"The Reincarnation Division wants Shen Youyou under the Pagoda City in order to dominate the Yang Jian Jie Ming Ren."

"The entanglements between you and the Yang Jian Jie Ming Ren have nothing to do with me. I only want Wang Xiaohuan."

Zhu Zining smiled and said, "As far as I know, there is still an unresolved grudge between Coffin and White Lantern. Although the two families have not had a head-on conflict, they have also established a rule that Coffin and White Lantern cannot marry."

"Unless, the members of the Coffin Sect withdraw from the sect."

"I know, Young Master Jiang values the sect above all else. Even if you rescue Wang Xiaohuan, can you still marry the eldest disciple of the White Lantern Seven Fiends as the chief disciple of the Coffin Sect?"

Zhu Zining smiled and said, "Young Master Jiang is a handsome man, coupled with the position of young master of the Coffin Sect, are you still afraid of not having a confidante? Why ruin your future for the sake of a Wang Xiaohuan?"

Jiang Junci said in a low voice, "Zhu Zining, I'll tell you one last time. I only want Wang Xiaohuan."

Zhu Zining smiled and said, "Young Master Jiang, I can also tell you clearly. There is absolutely no room for negotiation on this matter."

"Now, if I let you enter the Pagoda City, all the arrangements of our Reincarnation Division will be in vain."

"Once Shen Youyou is released, the Yang Jian Jie Ming Ren will suffer a devastating disaster. Not only will the art world be plunged into misery and bloodshed, but the secret agreement between the underworld and the art world will also be destroyed."

"At that time, the entire art world will be engulfed in a storm of blood, and how many people will die with hatred because of your selfishness?"

"For the sake of the art world, for the sake of the Jianghu (martial world), for the sake of tens of thousands of innocents, I can only be a villain."

As Jiang Junci clenched his fists, Zhu Zining said again, "Young Master Jiang, I know this result will be very painful for you. However, if sacrificing one person can save thousands, then personal pain is nothing compared to the pain of the Jianghu!"

Zhu Zining stood up and turned to walk out of the pavilion: "Young Master Jiang, I came to this appointment today not to discuss any conditions with you, but out of politeness, to state my position."

"I know you brought Tianya Wei (Horizon Guards)."

"However, the Coffin Sect's Tianya Wei cannot be used for personal gain. This is the rule set by your esteemed master, the Breaking Army Ghost King, and it is also a rule that the entire Jianghu respects."

"If you mobilize the Tianya Wei, I am indeed not your opponent. However, the reputation of the Coffin Sect will be ruined. Don't forget, you can never represent yourself alone, you represent the Coffin Sect."

"The importance of the sect versus a confidante. I think you should know how to choose!"

As Zhu Zining's voice faded, she was already standing outside the pavilion.

Lin Zhao beside me whispered, "Zhu Zining is leaving, shall we make a move?"

I lowered my voice and said, "Wait a minute, I want to see how Jiang Junci chooses?"

I don't have any particular fondness or great dislike for Jiang Junci as a person.

I know this person is reasonable, but I don't know if he is one of us.