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Chapter 273 - 273 252 The Terror of Chen Yuan

Chapter 273: Chapter 252 The Terror of Chen Yuan! Chapter 273: Chapter 252 The Terror of Chen Yuan! And the only person Tang Qian could now turn to for help within Nanling Prefecture was Monk Fa Nan from Gold Mountain Monastery; no one else would lend him a hand.

After all, within Nanling Prefecture, there were only five forces that had any significant influence, and the rest were just some small factions at the Gang Condensation Level; even if they came, it would only be to meet their deaths.

Moreover, given the current situation, they wouldn’t come at all.

Of the five great forces, his ally Dragon Tiger Sect had already been annihilated, leaving only three. Changle Gang and the Azure Flood Dragon Association bore grudges and were hostile parties, now even more determined to follow the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.

Shenxiao Hall, due to its decline in the recent years, had rarely shown its face in such matters. Tang Qian had originally planned, after eliminating Changle Gang, to make Shenxiao Hall his next target.

There was no good will between them, so they were even less likely to come.

The only one who would come was Monk Fa Nan. After all, Gold Mountain Monastery proclaimed itself the leader of Nanling River, and they would usually intervene in such matters once informed.

But he still felt no sense of security.

Because Chen Yuan’s intent to kill was too strong!

He now felt a twinge of regret; he should have never become enemies with Chen Yuan. Who could have predicted that the man would grow so fast, breaking through to the Reach Profound Realm before anyone realized it!

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While Tang Qian was plotting how to preserve his life, Chen Yuan had also arrived at Nanling Prefecture City with his people. He did not follow the main troops but headed straight for the Heavenly Patrol Bureau Government after greeting Shi Yunlong.

His return to the city this time was rather low-key.

However low-key it was, those with interested hearts still noticed his return to the city, and the news spread within a certain circle, causing quite a stir.

Chen Yuan was keeping a low profile, and so was Shi Yunlong; in fact, he hoped even more for the presence of Changle Gang to diminish.

Being a man of Jianghu yet serving the court was a shame to some, a cause for many to spit and criticize.

But who could understand his hardship?

If he did not act, the future aggressors would be Tang Qian and Xu Lingtian. Was it so wrong for him to protect himself?

It took about fifteen minutes for Chen Yuan’s figure to appear in front of the Government in City East, still wearing his Black Cloud Clothing, but the Yan Ling Saber was absent at his waist.

Upon seeing Chen Yuan, the two Heavenly Patrol Guards guarding the gate quickly bowed:

“Lord Chen.”

Chen Yuan’s fame was second only to Tao Qingyuan and, to some degree, even surpassed him, instilling in them a fear and wariness greater than that towards Tao Qingyuan.

Even after holding the position of Green Envoy for over a decade, Tao Qingyuan had not eliminated a force on the same level as Dragon Tiger Sect, being considered very cautious by others, seeking stability in everything.

Chen Yuan was different; young and vigorous, he was the type to hold grudges. Those who crossed him were annihilated, revealing his ruthless nature.

Such a person was much feared and not someone others wished to provoke.

Of course, very few people would want to befriend such a person, but Chen Yuan did not care about these things anyway.

“Hmm…”

Chen Yuan nodded and walked in with a calm expression.

Only after he had gone far did the two Heavenly Patrol Guards dare to raise their heads to glance at his back, exchanging looks that reflected envy, respect, and fear…

They were the same guards from when Chen Yuan first entered the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, the only difference being that, in the span of half a year, Chen Yuan had almost reached the peak levels of the Bureau.

Becoming second only to Tao Qingyuan.

And they…

Still stood guard at the gate.

Along the way, everyone who saw Chen Yuan bowed deeply, their status tantamount to the Green Envoy, while he remained unfazed.

After passing through the check, Chen Yuan met Tao Qingyuan.

Still in his Heavenly Patrol Green Envoy uniform, he looked at Chen Yuan with a light smile:

“Sit.”

Without any pleasantries, Chen Yuan took the seat to the left of Tao Qingyuan.

He looked around briefly; there were two teacups in front of Tao Qingyuan. One held tea, the other also held tea.

Nothing was different.

“Have you been here in Heavenly Patrol Bureau the whole day, my lord?” Chen Yuan asked, his expression flickering.

After ending his confrontation with Xu Yongnian, Chen Yuan had this thought: in the face of such a major event, Tao Qingyuan had not shown his face at all, truly someone who could keep his composure.

Tao Qingyuan smiled and said:

“Have some tea to soothe the throat.”

Then, with a motion of his right hand and a strong suction force, he caught one of the teacups in midair and with a flick of his wrist, the teacup spun towards Chen Yuan.

Catching it smoothly without spilling a drop, Chen Yuan took a small sip and smiled:

“Good tea, my lord has fine taste.”

“I know what you’re trying to say. Although I did not show my face today, I’ve been secretly following you all along. It was only after you killed Xu Lingtian and the situation was settled that I quietly returned to the Prefecture City.”

Tao Qingyuan’s tone shifted.

“I see. Thank you for your protection, my lord.” Chen Yuan bowed with his hands folded in front of him.

With a wave of his hand, Tao Qingyuan casually said:

“Do you know why?”

Although Chen Yuan had some guesses, he pretended to be unaware and said:

“Please enlighten me, my lord.”

With a feigned tap on Chen Yuan, Tao Qingyuan smiled:

“Xu Lingtian is right. Chen Yuan, you really are a master at playing dumb. You clearly have considerations in mind, but you just won’t say them out loud. You’re a smart man.”

“My lord flatters me, I truly don’t quite understand.”

“Alright, if you don’t understand, then let me tell you,” Tao Qingyuan’s expression gradually became serious: “The reason I let you take the spotlight this time is twofold.

First, the Dragon Tiger Sect holds a grudge against you, so it’s fitting for you to handle it. Second, I wanted to accumulate some experience for you and spread your fame throughout Nanling Prefecture and even Qingzhou.”

Chen Yuan listened without interrupting, his gaze flickering.

From this perspective, Tao Qingyuan seemed a bit too good to him, paving the way for him step by step.

“Being as clever as you are, you must have guessed my purpose. Yes, I am indeed bestowing favors on you in advance, so that when you achieve success and make a name for yourself in the future, you can pull me up at a critical moment or help my descendants.”

Tao Qingyuan didn’t play coy and directly stated his purpose, because especially when facing a smart person like Chen Yuan, it was best not to beat around the bush.

He had reviewed Chen Yuan’s record several times since he made a name for himself on the Hidden Dragon List, even sending people to Ping’an County to investigate him in secret.

The conclusions were fairly satisfactory. Before the age of twenty, he was pretty ordinary. But after joining the Government, he suddenly showed extraordinary talent and an exceptional temperament.

According to Tao Qingyuan’s own judgment, Chen Yuan must have been biding his time before, actually possessing substantial strength already. The time he spent in hiding was probably spent getting the lay of the land in Ping’an County.

Then, with a flourish, he became an arrest officer, quickly took control of the situation, and expanded his influence…

Afterward, having met Zhang Xuan, he went to great lengths to leave a good impression on him and quickly gained Yue Shan’s trust.

When the timing was right, he revealed the whereabouts of the No-Life Sect demon he had known about early on to Zhang Xuan, which made Zhang Xuan take him seriously and ultimately brought in the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.

From these events, one could see that Chen Yuan had always been purposefully planning for his own growth, not doing futile work, possessing a temperament beyond that of ordinary people.

Such a smart mind truly amazed Tao Qingyuan.

It turned out that Chen Yuan had already planned his own trajectory of growth, growing step by step according to plan even after entering the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, still in his own style.

He could have broken through, but he suppressed his Realm instead, waiting until he had dealt with the previous dirty silver case and it came into his own view before revealing his Cultivation,

Thus, Zhang Xuan, soon to leave, could not possibly resist boosting his growth and ensured extra care for him.

Such a person, aside from admiration, Tao Qingyuan also felt an indescribable fear.

Because he could no longer see where Chen Yuan’s future limits lay, but he was certain that as long as he did not perish midway, with his extraordinary temperament and terrifying cultivation talent, he would definitely become a great figure in the Court.

A great figure whose word could decide the life and death of tens of thousands of people.

To win over such a person, one must act early because after a while, Chen Yuan might not need his favor anymore. Realizing this point, Tao Qingyuan had been protecting Chen Yuan consistently.

This was something that everyone in Nanling Prefecture could see.

So before, even though he suspected that Nie Qi Yun’s death could not be separated from Chen Yuan, he no longer pursued the investigation, letting the matter slide. For this reason, Tao Qingyuan went along with Chen Yuan’s idea to take decisive action against the Dragon Tiger Sect.

Truly, it was Chen Yuan who convinced him, but actually, he convinced himself.

Of course, there’s also a chance that his courting favor was also within Chen Yuan’s calculations. In that case, the man would become truly terrifying.

If Chen Yuan could hear Tao Qingyuan’s thoughts, he would probably be equally astonished that in Tao Qingyuan’s eyes, he appeared so terrifying…

The speculation was indeed a bit fierce.

Even he himself couldn’t believe that he actually was such a calculating and scheming person. Indeed, Chen Yuan considered himself somewhat scheming, but he really wasn’t as terrifying as Tao Qingyuan imagined.

“My lord has shown me kindness as heavy as a mountain, and if I truly achieve something in the future, I will never forget my lord’s support and friendship,” Chen Yuan stated very solemnly after listening.

He did not hold back his words anymore. At the Reach Profound Realm, holding back no longer held any meaning.

But his declaration made Tao Qingyuan affirm his previous guess even more, nodding at Chen Yuan:

“I believe you are not an ungrateful person.”

His protection of Chen Yuan was obvious to everyone in Nanling Prefecture. It was his little calculation, so that in the future, if he needed Chen Yuan’s help, with this favor owed, could he pretend not to know?

The higher a person’s position, the more they value reputation.

Of course, from his investigation and judgment, he could see that Chen Yuan was not the type to turn his back on those he knew, especially towards friends and those who had shown kindness to him.

This was evident from the constable named Wang Ping.