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Chapter 603: 416 Key (Must See! Don't Pamper the Book)_2

Chapter 603: Chapter 416 Key (Must See! Don’t Pamper the Book)_2

The chaos in the world mattered not to him; in fact, more chaos suited the ambitions of one like him. If the world weren’t in disarray, how could heroes emerge?

Only the common folk would suffer the damage.

“With Brother Chen entering the Capital this time, I’m afraid he will reach a new height, and I hereby offer my congratulations in advance,” Zhang Xuan said.

“I’ll need to rely greatly on Divine Envoy Zhang.”

Previously, Chen Yuan was reluctant to form deep ties with Zhang Xuan, for two reasons: firstly, he did not want to be a vassal of the Zhang family, and secondly, his Cultivation was too low to catch the eye of Zhang Xuan’s father, the Divine Envoy.

There was no need to get too close.

But now things were different; the close relationship between Chen Yuan and Jiang He had been viewed by outsiders as a faction, making it difficult to separate them, though Jiang He had not yet achieved the Yang Transformation.

However, most people thought it was only a matter of time before Jiang He would secure a place among the four Divine Envoys.

Although this faction was not yet powerful, it definitely could not be considered weak.

With the status of Jiang He’s faction, forming an alliance with the Zhang faction ensured Chen Yuan’s position and power, provided that the Divine Envoy held no hostility towards him.

Actually, that point needn’t be too worrisome.

Although Chen Yuan had never met Zhang Xuan’s father, many in the court knew that their relationship was profound, as the Divine Envoy had spoken up for him on multiple occasions.

Plus, he was good friends with Zhang Xuan.

Many saw Chen Yuan as having always been close to the Zhang faction.

“When His Majesty decided to summon you to the Capital, my father was present; upon returning home, he sent a letter advising you not to rush to see His Majesty upon your arrival in the Capital but to let him take you there.”

A Core Realm Master, whether in Jianghu or the court, was considered an advanced being and a sought-after ally by various factions.

If it were not for Chen Yuan’s close ties with the Zhang faction, the other two Divine Envoys would likely have already made contact with him.

His father even told him to cultivate a good relationship with a rare genius like Chen Yuan, who, given his growth pace, could stand firm in the court as a significant official in just a few decades.

Jiang He was the most prominent example of this.

It was just unfortunate that the Heavenly Patrol Bureau had misjudged some matters initially, their initial efforts to lure Jiang He were insufficient, leading to his continued non-committal stance towards any side.

Afterward, Jiang He made quite a name for himself…

“Thank you, Brother Zhang.”

Chen Yuan was unaware that the other party had arranged for Zhang Xuan to befriend and draw closer to him; he just felt the special regard was because of Zhang Xuan—at least, that was indeed the case.

The first time he caught the attention of Zhang’s father was when Zhang Xuan had initially mentioned him.

“No need to talk about such matters between us, I merely hope we, hereafter, could stand together,” Zhang Xuan said vaguely, yet Chen Yuan understood clearly; the other side still hoped Chen Yuan would firmly side with the Zhang faction.

Even if not joining, it was best to maintain close relations.

This was normal; where there were people, there was Jianghu, and where there was Jianghu, there were factions—the court being another such Jianghu, with the Emperor directing all major directions, while below him, various small interest groups formed.

These factions partitioned themselves…

One couldn’t say who was right or wrong, nor who was loyal or treacherous; these were human natures and something the authorities indulged intentionally.

The Emperor feared most those who might monopolize great power, for then, they might harbor thoughts they should not.

Having stayed a day in Nanling Prefecture, Chen Yuan had also gleaned deeper insights about Central State and the Capital from Zhang Xuan, recognizing the prevalence of nobles here.

A small portion were former officials from Chu, most were recognized for their support in the Sima Family’s ascent to power, having made indelible contributions, naturally receiving rewards.

Titles abounded at every level…

Apart from Zhang Xuan, Chen Yuan did not meet anyone else in Nanling Prefecture and headed directly for Qingzhou City, primarily having no other attachments there except for his younger brother Wang Ping in the Prefecture.

According to the news he had received, it seemed that Wang Ping was thriving as an arrest officer, having become one of the authoritative figures in Ping’an County, respected by everyone.

Who was behind this was self-evident.

Afterward, the journey became much quicker; at the speed of his Core Realm Cultivation, it took less than two days for Chen Yuan to traverse several states, arriving at Qingzhou City.

Had he hastened, it would have taken just a day.

When Chen Yuan arrived in Qingzhou City, the local Jianghu had yet to recover from the shock of Qingyun Sword Sect’s annihilation, many were still excited.

Hoping to find those remnants of Qingyun Sword Sect, to seize their true foundation.

The influence of Qingyun Sword Sect, especially within several hundred miles around Qingzhou City, was enormously significant; many had grown up listening to tales of the sect.

Their lifetime dream was to be accepted into Qingyun Sword Sect, to become a disciple of the sect.

Now that the sect was abruptly destroyed, it naturally couldn’t be easily forgotten.

Apart from these martial artists, Chen Yuan was also watching the situation, but unfortunately, he was unable to extend his reach to Qingzhou City at the moment.

Otherwise, the pursuit of Xiao Qingmu and others would have been exceptionally intense.

He wasn’t used to leaving any potential threats behind; if he could eliminate them, that was for the best, to prevent further complications in the future. It was just unfortunate that Xiao Qingmu seemed to have vanished as if evaporated from the human world.

No trace could be found at all.

Therefore, there were rumors that Xiao Qingmu had actually been captured, but the news was suppressed, the capturing force not wishing to draw the envy of many other powers.