Dragon Blood Divine Son-in-law
Chapter 203: The Pawn Before the Horse, the Changing Winds of Huai City!

Chapter 203: Chapter 203: The Pawn Before the Horse, the Changing Winds of Huai City!

Cui Fengjiu continued, "Years ago, when the Rakshasa Marquis was defeated and fled Huai City, he was like a homeless dog with no place to stand in the entire Eastern Territory. In the end, he had no choice but to flee to the Northern Territory."

"But unexpectedly, he actually gained the appreciation of the Northern King, who not only transmitted to him a Cultivation Technique but also made him a marquis!"

"And the Rakshasa Marquis’s return to Huai City this time is actually just a move ordered by the Northern King!"

Chen Xuan was slightly puzzled, "How so?"

Cui Fengjiu lowered his voice, "Rumors say that the Eastern King passed away several months ago! But this is just a rumor, without any evidence. The Dong Family never announced mourning."

"The Eastern King’s strength was extraordinary, the very linchpin of the Dong Family’s power. Now that there are rumors of the Eastern King’s death, it has immediately attracted the covetous eyes of the other three families, including the Northern King!"

Chen Xuan immediately understood, "So, the Rakshasa Marquis is actually the pawn of the Northern King!"

Cui Fengjiu nodded, "You’re right, the Rakshasa Marquis is indeed the pawn sent by the Northern King to probe the Eastern Territory! And Huai City is the outpost of this battle!"

"Once Huai City falls, the Northern Family will basically be able to confirm the death of the Eastern King."

"By that time, the calamity will not just befall Huai City, but the entire Eastern Territory!"

Chen Xuan nodded, though he currently had no stand, and was not on anyone’s side. If the Northern King really made a move against the Eastern Territory, it would inevitably lead to a bloody storm, and who knows how many innocent people would get involved.

This outcome was definitely not what Chen Xuan wanted to see!

"So now, is the Eastern King dead or alive? Do you have any definite news on this side?"

Cui Fengjiu shook his head, "Such significant news is unclear even to the Northern Family; how could we possibly know?"

"However, a month ago, someone claimed to have seen the Eastern King traveling by carriage."

"But then, someone else said that it was only a body double for the Eastern King, intended to confuse and mislead."

"So now, whether the Eastern King is alive or dead is a mystery. Only the Dong Family themselves may know the truth."

Chen Xuan sighed.

Based on his guess, it was likely that the Eastern King had already fallen.

If that were the case, then the situation was indeed very bad.

"So what do you expect me to do by coming to me today?"

Zheng Nianyao looked deeply troubled, "Mr. Chen, to be honest, the Rakshasa Marquis has already started to move against us!"

"Yunfeng’s recent promotion to War King was supposed to secure him a post in Two Rivers. But the other day, word came that Yunfeng is to report to the Western Territory instead!"

"The Western Territory?" Chen Xuan was surprised.

The Western Territory was relatively underdeveloped, its economy lagging far behind that of the Eastern Territory.

Now, sending Zheng Yunfeng to the Western Territory clearly carried a sense of demotion.

Zheng Nianyao went on to say, "Yunfeng will face nothing but restrictions in the Western Territory. It will be difficult for him to turn things around anytime soon."

"Moreover, this has already sent a signal to everyone that our Zheng Family has become an enemy of the Northern King, and anyone daring to form a close relationship with us will also be listed as an enemy by the Northern King!"

"In just a few short days, my Zheng Family has suffered a great deal. Even those forces that usually rely on us have started to distance themselves!"

Zhao Boqian followed, "It’s not just the Zheng Family; even our Zhao Family and the business of the Wong Family have been affected!"

Cui Fengjiu let out a sigh, "These are still secondary for the time being. The main thing is that now, forces from outside Huai City have started infiltrating."

"The Wanlong Gang from Nanhu, the Hong Group, the Dadao Association from Ling City, Fire Leopard Hall from Shao City, all of them are starting to stir."

Cui Fengjiu wore a look of gloom and concern, "I’m afraid it won’t be long before the underworld of Huai City undergoes a major change!"

Chen Xuan’s brows also furrowed.

Not only could he affect the businesses of the Zhao Family and the Wong Family, but he also had the power to mobilize forces from surrounding areas, such as Nanhu, Ling City, and Shao City—even meddling in Zheng Yunfeng’s departure.

The power of the Northern King was indeed shockingly great!

Zheng Nianyao’s expression turned grave, "Mr. Chen, actually, our visit this time doesn’t carry many requests. This matter is a conflict among our noble families, and we really don’t wish to drag Mr. Chen into this."

"We only hope that, once we truly need Mr. Chen’s intervention, Mr. Chen would be able to lend a hand."

Cui Fengjiu and Wong Jiasen also looked tense, fearful that Chen Xuan might refuse.

Chen Xuan, however, simply smiled faintly, "Elder Zheng, everyone, please rest assured, as long as it’s within my capabilities, I will certainly give it my all!"

"Really... really?" Zheng Nianyao was overjoyed.

Surprise also filled the faces of Cui Fengjiu and Wong Jiasen.

Chen Xuan nodded, "That’s right, not for anything else but because I don’t wish to associate with people like the Rakshasa Marquis in the future!"

As Zheng Nianyao and the others said, Loh Dingtian rose to power through unscrupulous deeds, allying with the likes of Black Tiger Hall and Wanlong Gang, a rabble of sorts.

By comparison, Chen Xuan indeed preferred to work with people who had a bottom line, like Cui Fengjiu and Zheng Nianyao.

Moreover, Chen Xuan didn’t want Huai City to fall into the hands of someone like Loh Dingtian!

When Chen Xuan returned to his office, he was genuinely surprised by the scene before him.

The entire room had been cleaned spotlessly, the furniture gleamed, and everything looked completely renewed.

"Doctor Chen, are you satisfied with our cleaning?" Peng Sankuang’s face beamed with a smile.

Chen Xuan nodded his head, "Not bad, you all have no more business here, you can go."

"Alright, thank you, Doctor Chen, goodbye!"

Peng Sankuang, as if granted amnesty, prepared to leave with Peng Bin.

But Chen Xuan suddenly thought of something, "Wait a minute!"

Peng Sankuang and Peng Bin froze in place, terrified.

"Doctor... Doctor Chen, do you have any further instructions?" Peng Sankuang asked in a tremulous voice.

Chen Xuan’s expression turned stern, "Yuan Yi is a good friend of mine’s girlfriend, from now on, stay away from them!"

Peng Bin quickly bowed, "Rest assured, Doctor Chen, I will definitely not bother them anymore!"

With Chen Xuan’s relationship in the picture, how could Peng Bin dare to have any ideas about Yuan Yi.

"Get out!"

The Peng family father and son fled the hospital in a panic.

Chen Xuan sighed, even though he had already resolved the trouble that was Peng Bin for Lin Cheng, the relationship between Lin Cheng and Yuan Yi probably couldn’t go back to what it was.

Chen Xuan thought to himself that if there was a chance in the future, he should still help Lin Cheng find a better path, so he wouldn’t have to live so humbly.

Just as Chen Xuan was about to return to his clinic, a voice suddenly rang out.

"What are you doing here!"

Chen Xuan turned around, also frozen in place.

It was the bespectacled beauty he had saved last night!