I'm Really Going to Become an Immortal
Chapter 334 - 233 - : Mountain Rain is Coming_2

Chapter 334: 233 Chapter: Mountain Rain is Coming_2

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Hua Country, Shucheng.

A city filled with historical charm.

Bai Shi was in an antique shop that emanated an ancient aroma, his fingertips lightly touching the antiques.

Though appearing nonchalant on the surface, his mind was racing.

Suddenly, the serene calm in the antique shop was shattered by the shrill ring of a cellphone, which indicated an international caller through its specially modified display.

"I’m almost certain about Black Crow’s whereabouts. When can you break free and meet with me to act together?"

Nick Horton inquired directly and urgently.

Investigation aside, having two people act together when the time came was safer.

Bai Shi’s face stiffened for a moment; then, he composed himself and responded firmly, "Keep an eye on things for now, and make sure to prepare a detailed action plan. I won’t be free until after May Day."

His words conveyed an unequivocal decision and also hid a carefully considered plan.

Bai Shi definitely did not want to leave the country at that moment.

There were many reasons.

The primary reason was the upcoming May Day holiday, during which he had an important meeting scheduled with an old friend named Chen Yun.

Chen Yun’s intervention at a critical moment, especially with that mysterious Jade Sword, filled Bai Shi’s heart with doubts about this world.

Out for May Day fun.

It was Jiang Anping who started this plan, inviting a few of them together.

Naturally, Bai Shi was also invited.

He planned to clarify everything he wanted to say and ask about to Chen Yun during May Day,

including his gratitude, his promise not to disclose anything recklessly, and his curiosity about Chen Yun’s Sword Immortal world.

In short, he had much to say, but now was not the time.

As for now, he still had many other matters to attend to.

Although his daily life was complex with mundane details, he decided to seize this chance to engage deeply with Chen Yun, regardless of whether the latter was willing to uncover the mysteries.

Before that, he chose to keep silent to avoid complications. This was Bai Shi’s caution and his respect for the unknown.

Another reason was: before May Day, he had a lot of things to busy himself with.

Bai Shi had indeed been extremely busy lately.

A series of complicated affairs urgently needed handling, and these affairs all revolved around the same central issue — the safety of Shucheng.

This issue seemed too significant for Bai Shi to be concerned with.

But upon deeper reflection, one would understand.

The arrival of a killer implied that more might come in the future; the place where he hoped to retire peacefully might already have lost its tranquility.

After dealing with that uninvited killer that day, Bai Shi did not let down his guard.

Instead, he became more keenly aware of the fragility of a peaceful life.

Although the Jade Sword was a rare aid, it was not a long-term solution.

Bai Shi was never one to rely on others.

Otherwise, he would have been long dead in his criminal career that started from the orphanage.

Even though Chen Yun was mysterious and formidable,

it’s always better to rely on oneself.

Hence, after that, Bai Shi began his tense and orderly actions.

These days, he felt as though he had returned to his days of planning meticulous heists, except this time his goal was no longer priceless art pieces, but the safety of himself and those around him.

In the early morning, with the sky just lighting up with the first light of dawn,

Bai Shi began traversing through the streets and alleys of Shucheng, ostensibly relaxing and discussing philosophies over tea with old friends in teahouses, but in reality, they were discreetly exchanging information.

He utilized his intricately woven network of relationships, not missing any whisper from the streets or any secret meeting of traders and politicians that might reveal even the slightest sign.

In the afternoons, he visited some antique shops in the southern part of the city, where he regularly met with several retired experts from the worldly society.

Surface-wise, it was about appreciating antiques; truthfully, it was through the eyes of those who once roamed the shadows that he observed every oddity in Shucheng.

Their conversations often had implied meanings beyond the actual words; a look, a gesture, was enough to convey critical information.

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As night fell, Bai Shi returned to his mansion deep within the ancient city where there was a secret room, hiding his other world.

He meticulously studied every clue he had gathered, analyzing potential threats to devise countermeasures. The map on the wall was densely marked; each point was a chess piece he had placed or an area that needed special attention.

Furthermore, he secretly contacted several reliable connections to provide technical support or to intervene directly to ensure that Shucheng would no longer suffer from the shadows of assassins.

Through these operations, Bai Shi not only enhanced the security of his residence but also secretly protected those friends he had made after he had retired from the worldly society.

He knew that true peace was not about hiding away from the world, but rather, having the ability to provide protection for those around him when a storm was imminent.

Though he could not achieve feats as terrifying and astounding as Chen Yun’s ability to take an enemy’s head from thousands of miles away,

through his strategic arrangements and efforts, Bai Shi strived for perfection, ensuring that his past would not disturb his cherished present and future.

"You better be quick."

Nick Horton’s words were simple and direct, void of any superfluous questioning.

Waiting until May 1st was just a few days away, and it was common for them to prepare for months for an operation in the past.

Besides, he had absolute trust in his friend, as Bai Shi had always been reliable.

Moreover, currently, he alone was sufficient for starting the investigation.

Then,

Nick jokingly mentioned a new rumor in the worldly society,

clearly trying to brag about how they had dealt with a skilled fighter, easing the tension of the grand operation they were about to embark on.

Bai Shi was aware in his heart that it was indeed the assassin he had encountered previously.

Compared to Nick Horton’s boasting,

Bai Shi’s thoughts were entirely different.

That experience forced him to deeply reflect on his current state—his long retirement had caused his reactions and skills to deteriorate, coupled with an unanticipated assault and impulsive decisions made to protect others had put him in an unprecedented predicament.

Fortunately, Chen Yun’s timely arrival and extraordinary performance had helped him avert disaster, without causing actual harm.

But this had also served as a wake-up call!

Afterwards, the two talked for a while.

Then the phone call was abruptly ended.

And after hanging up,

Bai Shi’s thoughts did not cease.

Standing under the dim light of the antique shop, he toyed with a Jade Pendant in his hand, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.

The news of an assassin among the top fifteen in the Shadow Blade Organization surprised and somewhat unsettled him.

He realized that if even such a skilled fighter could fall into his hands,

then perhaps more, stronger opponents might come seeking to complete the unfinished task.

Thinking of this, Bai Shi felt he might need to accelerate his actions.

Before May Day, in addition to preparing for the meeting with Chen Yun, he needed to activate all the resources and backups he had accumulated over the years, making full preparations for the possible storm ahead.

Thinking this,

Bai Shi decisively called Sun Huwen,

At that moment, Sun Huwen and Jiang Anping were playing nearby a commercial street, covertly watched by some acquaintances Bai Shi had arranged, who would protect the two women after his revenge abroad.

The purpose of Chen Yun’s call at that moment

was to get the two to quickly arrange the upcoming May Day itinerary with Chen Yun.

As for why he himself did not contact Chen Yun,

it was because he was busy and indeed did not dare to chat with Chen Yun lightly.

"What’s up, light bulb?"

"You’ve been busy recently, haven’t you? What brings you to call me?"

Sun Huwen’s crisp voice came through.

Hearing such a voice, Bai Shi first smiled, then said, "Busy, yes, but didn’t we agree to go out and have fun on May Day? Discuss with Chen Yun and plan the specifics of the outing, so I can arrange and adjust my recent schedule accordingly."

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