When Shi Chun returned to his room, a whole group was waiting inside.
Wu Jinliang sat in a corner, stroking his Gourd with a faint, knowing smile.
He was bored too. Shi Chun had forbidden him from going out as well, saying his towering height made him too conspicuous and easy to recognize.
Fine, the scenery outside is picturesque, and there are plenty of beauties here sightseeing too. I won't go out. I'll stay cooped up in my room, all right? And what happened? I never went outside, but we were exposed anyway.
Now he looked as though he was simply waiting to enjoy the show.
"Chief."
Seeing Shi Chun come in and close the door, Chu Jingtang and the others greeted him. They ate his food and used his resources; this much basic courtesy was only proper.
Before they could speak, Shi Chun said cheerfully, "What, you all heard?"
As he spoke, he surveyed their reactions. As expected, Tong Mingshan, An Wuzhi, and Zhu Xiangxin looked distinctly eager, while Chu Jingtang and the others looked plainly worried.
Chu Jingtang tried to confirm it. "Chief, people outside are saying we founded a sect, joined the Divine Fire Pact, and are going into the Divine Fire Domain. Is that true?"
Shi Chun lifted his chin toward Tong Mingshan. "Didn't you say it was a rare opportunity? Didn't you want to go in and have a look around? Then I had to find a way to fulfill your wishes, didn't I? Otherwise, wouldn't I be letting everyone down as your Chief?"
Standing off to the side, Feng Chi and Xiang Lan'er quietly exchanged a glance. Each understood the other's look. They had known all along that he would put it that way.
Duan Xiangmei was there to join in the excitement too.