I Have A Qi Fortune Altar.
Chapter 467: 371 Grandmaster, Qi Fortune! _2

Chapter 467: Chapter 371 Grandmaster, Qi Fortune! _2

They could not possibly have always been paying attention to Chen Yuan.

In Shuzhou, the Yun Family’s influence was strong, and some said these were only rumors, questioning how the Yun Family could shamelessly target Chen Yuan? This would tarnish the reputation of a Jianghu family.

The prior message was entirely slanderous.

The best opportunity for Chen Yuan to make a move was in Shuzhou; however, once he returned to Qingzhou, protected by Jiang He, his safety was absolutely secure, and the Yun Family wouldn’t dare to openly bully the weak.

The issue gradually began to fade away.

But Chen Yuan received another letter from Shangguan Yu.

He confessed to Chen Yuan that he had been the one to release the previous message, and by now, he had been scolded by the elders of the Shangguan Family, who blamed him for overstepping.

They indeed did not fear the Yun Family, but they would absolutely not make enemies with them either.

The stakes weren’t high enough!

Shangguan Yu said, he could only help up to that point; the rest was up to Chen Yuan himself who must be cautious, as the people from the Yun Family would not likely let it go.

After reading the letter, Chen Yuan lifted his hand and incinerated the paper, turning it into a sky full of scraps.

Truthfully, he did not like this feeling.

This feeling, as if his fate was controlled by others, who could take his life at any time.

What he liked was controlling everything.

And that required strength!

And even more so, ruthlessness.

Originally, Chen Yuan had caused heads to roll in Nanling Prefecture, making even Jianghu Martial Artists tremble at his sight; in Tangshan Prefecture, he had eliminated all the significant Jianghu forces,

And since then, all had been calm and peaceful.

But these were only within the boundaries of Qingzhou.

His ruthlessness was not sufficient for Shuzhou.

Of course, the most crucial reason was that his strength was still not enough; no matter how ruthless, for those high above, it was merely the anger of ants.

He must possess strength that threatened them!

The Yun Family had remained silent, and naturally, Jiang He would not openly take a stand either. The strife between the two parties was stirring under the current, with the Yun Family wary of Jiang He,

but Jiang He could not entirely ignore the Yun Family either.

Unless he could leverage the power of the entire Taoist Divine Palace.

But was the Yun Family worth it?

Time passed even more peacefully, and even though Chen Yuan did not hide his identity, not one person dared to trouble him, knowing those without adequate strength were seeking death.

Those who had the strength also did not wish to wade into these troubled waters.

They all felt that Chen Yuan, targeted by the Yun Family, did not need their involvement; why invite trouble when watching the drama unfold was pleasant enough?

But to the surprise of all who secretly paid attention to this matter, until Chen Yuan left Shuzhou, the Yun Family never made a move, as if they disdained to bully the weaker party.

The dignity of a family of nobles was undoubtedly displayed.

But was it really so?

Clearly it was not possible.

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Within Tangshan Prefecture.

After several days’ journey, Chen Yuan and his group finally arrived in Tangshan Prefecture, as calm as ever.

A tavern within a minor county.

This was one of Chen Yuan’s enterprises.

Before he traveled to Shuzhou, he had instructed Du Ming to spread his network throughout Tangshan and then expand into the Qingzhou Domain; this inn was one of them.

After Chen Yuan revealed his identity,

The shopkeeper led Chen Yuan to the back courtyard, kneeling before him:

“Your subordinate, Secret Agent Shao Shun, meets the lord!”

As Chen Yuan’s covert forces, they naturally did not refer to him as ‘my lord’ like ordinary people.

Chen Yuan nodded, and let the shopkeeper report on the situation in Tangshan Prefecture since his departure.

Overall, Du Ming and Liu Zhengsong had done quite excellent work.

The situation was stable; no Jianghu Martial Artist had caused trouble, and if there was any, it was quickly quelled, and Liu Zhengsong’s efforts were also satisfactory.

All the county magistrates were purged, replaced by their own people.

With Chen Yuan backing them and Jiang He signaling covertly,

Tangshan Prefecture had essentially become his private territory.

To call him a local emperor was no exaggeration.

Deciding life and death with a word was done with ease.

After learning about the recent status from Shopkeeper Shao, Chen Yuan went upstairs to continue dining with Lady Xu and the others; their tavern was located at the best spot in the county.

There was heavy foot traffic, making a substantial income daily.

It even gradually became a gathering place for Jianghu Martial Artists.

This was also specifically developed by Du Ming under Chen Yuan’s direction, as only places crowded with Jianghu Martial Artists were valuable for gathering information.

“How far are we from the prefecture city?” Han Yu casually asked Yue Shan.

As a trusted follower of Chen Yuan, though Han Yu’s cultivation was far superior to Yue Shan and the others, he did not truly treat them as subordinates, but rather interacted with them equally.

“With our current speed, it should take about a day’s time,” replied Yue Shan.

Han Yu thoughtfully nodded.

He had heard much about Tangshan’s reputation and although this was his first time staying in detail, it no longer had the chaotic aura it did when he passed by before.

It seemed quite orderly.

Those Jianghu Martial Artists also did not dare cause trouble easily.

All these were due to Chen Yuan’s influence.

Seeing a leopard by its claw, one can discern the whole.

As they talked, their gaze converged on a stage on the first floor.

An elderly man, his hair and beard gray, was vividly narrating the past exploits of Chen Yuan.

Clapping on tables, the crowd listened attentively.

He was talking about Chen Yuan’s past deeds in Shuzhou.