At the mention of the consequences of failing their mission, a rare look of panic appeared on Xiang Lan'er's face.
She knew very well that a former Saintess like Feng Chi becoming a brothel madam was already a relatively good outcome. She probably would not get an opportunity even that good.
First, her identity as a member of the Demonic Path had been exposed, making its various other cover occupations unsuitable for her. With her looks, she was an excellent partner for dual cultivation within the demonic sect, and she would probably find it hard to escape that fate.
Rather than endure such a degrading end, she would sooner marry Bian Weikang and become his woman.
She had failed before she had even properly begun trying. The failure had caught her so utterly off guard that she found it difficult to accept.
Feng Chi was right. She had no choice left. Shi Chun was her last chance.
After the two quickly discussed a few arrangements, Xiang Lan'er hurried away.
Upon returning to Mount Wukang, she ignored everyone else and went straight to the Disciplinary Affairs Court to find Shi Chun.
Hearing that someone was looking for him, Shi Chun came out of his room. Seeing her, he immediately found it strange. They had only just parted, so why had she come knocking again of her own accord? Had she really developed feelings for him?
On reflection, it was not impossible. He excelled with both pen and sword, and he had taken first place at the Skyfall Meteor Assembly. He was leagues better than Bian Weikang. It was perfectly normal for a beauty to love a hero.
They met in the courtyard. Shi Chun was about to ask what she wanted when Xiang Lan'er tilted her head and gave him a