People were trying to be friendly, but Mulan Jin had no reaction. He wouldn't interfere in such matters, especially since he had already been expelled from the sect.
At that moment, he noticed something and took out the Mother-child Talisman used to communicate with Shi Chun to check. He was a bit worried that Shi Chun might act recklessly for Li Hongjiu. After half a day without any response, he thought he might be overthinking.
Although he heard Shi Chun had a good relationship with Li Hongjiu, he sneered at such so-called friendships. Coming from the Land of Exile, this kind of bond is unreliable. Surely, there's an ulterior motive, probably coveting the sect's background.
Given the current situation, even if Shi Chun wanted to cling to that powerful connection, it was beyond his capability. Even Gao Lian couldn't escape the entanglement, and Ming Chaofeng was powerless. He doubted Shi Chun would really risk his life for Li Hongjiu.
