I Have A Qi Fortune Altar.
Chapter 342 - 342 314 Heavenly Core Division (Extra)_2

Chapter 342: Chapter 314 Heavenly Core Division? (Extra)_2 Chapter 342: Chapter 314 Heavenly Core Division? (Extra)_2 Furthermore, Chen Yuan could somewhat guess the meaning behind Jiang He’s words. He presumed that Jiang He intended for him to choose the second option—the first was just a roundabout way of presenting it.

He was used to this kind of tactic.

“The second…” Jiang He fixed his gaze on Chen Yuan and said,

“The second is to assign you to a state government below.”

“Didn’t you say that my merit isn’t enough, sir?”

Chen Yuan was taken aback.

“If I say it’s enough, then it’s enough.”

Chen Yuan: “…..”

His mind was filled with question marks. What was going on? Shouldn’t a person like Jiang He be the silent and reticent Sword Immortal? Why was he acting this way?

“Please elaborate, sir,” he asked after taking a deep breath.

“Today, a covert agent from the Heavenly Patrol Bureau sent a message. Tangshan Prefecture has become a complete mess. They dared to collude with the No-Life Sect and sacrificed the lives of three thousand people in a blood ritual. Both the Heavenly Patrol Bureau and the government are involved. If you are willing to go, I can directly grant you the identity of a Green Envoy. On this matter, no one will be able to object,” Jiang He spoke with an unfathomable expression, but when he mentioned Tangshan Prefecture, a fierce killing intent flashed in his eyes.

“Tangshan…” Chen Yuan muttered to himself. He was familiar with this state, not far from Nanling Prefecture and neighboring Shuzhou and Blood State. It had always been somewhat chaotic.

Back when he had just joined the Ping’an County Government, he had heard an old Government Official joke that if a dog walked past a person from Tangshan, it would have to endure a couple of slaps.

However, he never expected it to be this rotten, to the point of daring to perform a blood sacrifice of thousands of lives!

No wonder Jiang He was so enraged.

“If I go, what am I to do?” Investigating cases wasn’t exactly his forte; he only knew a tiny bit about it. If it was really about chasing down the true culprit, it might be difficult.

After all, everyone would be his enemy.

“What to do… Do what you are best at. I want you to kill someone for me, wipe out all those involved. I will bestow you with a token,” Jiang He said.

Chen Yuan smiled. Killing people, he was best at that!

He hadn’t expected Jiang He to see him in such a light…

“How strong are those people in Tangshan?”

This was his main concern. If there were any Dan Realm Masters there, with his current strength, it would essentially be a suicide mission, well… without using that Sword Talisman.

“The strongest are merely at the late stage of the Reach Profound Realm. With your current strength, it shouldn’t be too difficult,” Jiang He stated.

Jiang He referred to strength and not cultivation because he knew Chen Yuan’s physical power was potent, having reached the state where his Blood Qi roared like a dragon. Across the whole world, there weren’t many with Reach Profound Cultivation who could achieve Blood Qi like a Dragon.

“The situation in Tangshan Prefecture is not so simple. There are Demon Cult members involved in the background. In addition to the identity of the Green Envoy, I will also give you a Communication Talisman. If you truly encounter an opponent you cannot handle, I will personally go there.”

“I am willing to go,” Chen Yuan said.

The conversation had reached this point; he had to agree.

Moreover, according to his conjecture, perhaps the next child of Qi Fortune destined to meet him would be in Tangshan Prefecture.

“Handle this matter beautifully. Then, my provision of resources for you will be beyond reproach by others,” Jiang He advised.

“I understand,” Chen Yuan replied.

The more Jiang He valued him, the more scrutiny he would draw from others and the more envy he would incite, so he had to show the potential and ability that matched Jiang He’s expectations.

“The position of the Green Envoy in Tangshan is merely a transition for you. As a genius ranking in the top twenty of the Hidden Dragon List, what you need to do is compete against the elite talents from all over, further unleashing your potential, while also preparing for the Ascension Battle in half a year’s time,” Jiang He said.

Afterwards, Jiang He talked about some of his past deeds, how he gradually challenged masters and turned them into nourishment for his own growth in the martial path.

Chen Yuan nodded thoughtfully but didn’t fully agree in his heart. After all, his growth trajectory couldn’t possibly be the same as ordinary people’s because he… was overpowered!

“In a month, there will be a forum on Reach Profound Realm cultivation near Tangshan Prefecture in Shuzhou. It is a place for exchanging certain items,

You are to disrupt this grand event,” Jiang He said indifferently.

Chen Yuan’s eyebrows twitched; this was disrupting an event!

“The organizer of this event is a remnant of an old enemy of mine. I thought I had annihilated their entire clan back then, but it turns out there was still a lingering threat,”

“After that matter was settled, I promised the other party to wipe the slate clean, so I can’t take action against him.”

“This is a private matter I have asked you to do. According to rules, I will give you something substantial in return. Tell me, what do you want?”

Jiang He tapped his fingers rhythmically on the tabletop.

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Yuan asked in a low voice:

“I wonder, my lord, what would be the price to exchange for your nurtured Dan Talisman?”

Although he already possessed a Dan Talisman for protection, who would complain about having more of such things?

It was a matter of preserving one’s life!

One more talisman was tantamount to adding another layer of security to Chen Yuan’s life.

Hearing this, Jiang He looked at Chen Yuan with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile:

“Do you understand the value of this object?”

“I know some of it.”

After Chen Yuan finished speaking, silence suddenly descended in the great hall. Jiang He’s tapping fingers abruptly paused as he gazed intently at Chen Yuan:

“I can give you another one, and you don’t need to exchange anything else for it. But let us consider it as a favor; I may need you to do something for me in the future. How about it?”

Chen Yuan really wanted to ask what the matter was, but he also understood that he couldn’t ask for too much. The gap between him and Jiang He was too vast, not to mention the identity of the Taoist Divine Palace.

Indeed, if it were not for this connection, it would have been difficult for Chen Yuan, a Reach Profound Heavenly Patrol Envoy, to even get an audience with Jiang He. Even if he were on official business, it was likely that only a Vice Envoy would see him.

“Since my lord has already spoken, I shall naturally comply.”

“Rest assured, whatever I ask you to do will be within your capabilities,” Jiang He reassured as he returned to his usual reserved demeanor.

After speaking, Jiang He waved his sleeve again, and a wine cup appeared on the table beside Chen Yuan, filled to the brim with wine. He took a sip…

Well, it tasted the same as what he had drunk from Zhang Xuan before.

The ensuing matters went smoothly. Because they were secluded, outsiders had no idea what Chen Yuan and Jiang He did inside the Heavenly Patrol Hall.

What did he do?

While he had the opportunity, Chen Yuan sought Jiang He’s guidance on many cultivation matters. With such a powerful expert at hand, who else should he ask?

Although Jiang He practiced swordsmanship and Chen Yuan practiced boxing and sabers… the paths in martial arts ultimately led to the same goal, and Jiang He could still offer guidance on many things.

For example, cultivation in the Third Realm of Reach Profound, the Heavenly Palace Realm.

For example, the precise process of Core Formation.

For example, how a martial artist in the Condensing Realm cultivates.

Jiang He answered each of these questions, also giving Chen Yuan some guidance to advance in his cultivation. He told Chen Yuan that the essence of progressing from Reach Profound to Heavenly Core Realm lay in transitioning from touching Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy to controlling it.

He told Chen Yuan that the key acupoint for the Third Realm of Reach Profound, the Heavenly Palace Acupoint, was about understanding the spirit of martial arts within one’s heart and possessing an indomitable will. With such resolve, one could face the profound gate of life and death and step onto the Dao.

These clear pieces of guidance, unlike some of the ambiguous advice he had received previously, were more lucid and clear, giving Chen Yuan the impression that he had gained some insight.

These tips, although seemingly just casual remarks from Jiang He, were very important to Chen Yuan. The reason why martial arts sects and families could establish themselves in Jianghu lies in part in the guidance left by many predecessors.

It was also from Jiang He that Chen Yuan learned about the specific divisions of the ‘Heavenly Core Condensing’ realm.

The division of realms was similar to previous ones, with the Core Realm also divided into three levels: Void Core, True Core, and Heavenly Core.

After the exchange, Chen Yuan came away with considerable gains. Even when evening approached, he still felt somewhat reluctant to leave. Having a grandmaster’s guidance all the time could indeed spare him many detours.

Seeing that it had grown somewhat dark outside, Chen Yuan took his leave. Before departing, he requested from Jiang He the opportunity to view the archives of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau for a day.

Jiang He consented.

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The extra update is complete. I originally said it would be at six, but I dragged it to nine, my bad. I encountered something on the way, an unavoidable commitment. A technician friend of mine who frequently dealt with repairs went back to his hometown, and I took some time to bid him farewell.