The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 255 - 255 255 Meeting Jing Qingzhu

Chapter 255: Chapter 255: Meeting Jing Qingzhu Chapter 255: Chapter 255: Meeting Jing Qingzhu Jing Yan understood and looked at Chen Tan with a smile.

“Of course, this is just our request, and we hope that young friend Jing Yan can lend a hand.

If young friend Jing Yan does not help, then we will not hold any grudges,” Chen Tan continued.

The implication was that the gift just presented had nothing to do with requesting Jing Yan’s help, ensuring that Jing Yan did not misunderstand.

“Ha ha…” Jing Yan laughed.

“Elder Chen Tan, you want me to speak on Chen Family’s behalf in front of Chief Mu regarding this matter, is that right?” Jing Yan asked straightforwardly after laughing.

“Yes, that’s exactly what we mean,” Chen Tan nodded.

“That’s possible!” Jing Yan said, “However, Elder Chen Tan, I cannot make any guarantees.

I can inquire about this matter to Chief Mu on Chen Family’s behalf, but I cannot be sure that Chief Mu will take my words seriously.

You should understand what I mean, right?”

Of course, Jing Yan would not give the Chen Family any guarantees because he was also uncertain about the actual situation.

It was not necessarily the case that Mu Liantian had stalled the Chen Family’s procedure to purchase property in Lanqu Square Market because of the conflict between Jing Yan and Chen Yan.

Even if it was indeed because Mu Liantian intended to support Jing Yan and warn the Chen Family, Jing Yan could not make any promises to them.

Hearing Jing Yan’s words, Chen Tan’s gaze immediately lit up.

He did not need any assurance from Jing Yan; as long as Jing Yan made a gesture in front of Mu Liantian, the matter could be resolved.

Now, the only problem left was with Mu Liantian, who had halted the process.

If Mu Liantian gave the green light, then naturally, there would be no issues.

“Thank you, young friend Jing Yan, for this favor; our Chen Family will always remember it!

Young friend Jing Yan, our Chen Family Patriarch also asked me to convey a message to you—the Chen Family is always welcoming you to visit,” Chen Tan said with noticeably more cheer.

“I will definitely visit when I have time,” Jing Yan nodded.

“Then we won’t disturb you any longer and will take our leave,” Chen Tan glanced at Chen Yibing again.

“Thank you, young friend Jing Yan,” Chen Yibing gave an appreciative bow to Jing Yan.

“The two of you, I won’t see you out,” Jing Yan said with a smile.

Supervisor Leng escorted Chen Tan and the other person out.

Afterward, Supervisor Leng returned.

“Jing Yan, you won’t blame me for taking initiative and directly bringing these two to meet you?” Leng Ge said affectionately to Jing Yan, behaving as though he had known Jing Yan for a long time.

“How could I?

Supervisor Leng, please don’t worry,” Jing Yan responded warmly.

Although Jing Yan knew that Leng Ge was courteous to him because of Mu Liantian, he also understood that Leng Ge was a Dao Spirit Realm powerhouse.

Jing Yan, of course, wouldn’t act foolishly proud in front of him.

“That’s good, that’s good!

You know, I also owe the Chen Family a small favor, so when they came to me asking to mediate, it was difficult for me to refuse.

However, no matter what your attitude is, Jing Yan, I personally will not have any objections,” Leng Ge nodded slightly, clarifying his stance—not to speak well for the Chen Family.

It was up to Jing Yan to make his own decisions, and Leng Ge would not interfere.

Of course, Jing Yan’s attitude greatly satisfied him.

Jing Yan did not become arrogant or dismissive due to his close relationship with Chief Mu.

“Right, it’s better to have one more friend than one more enemy,” Leng Ge said with a smile before adding, “Oh, Jing Yan, there’s someone named Jing Qingzhu downstairs who wants to see you.

I happened to meet her when I was bringing up Chen Tan and the other person; she should still be waiting below.”

“Jing Qingzhu?” Jing Yan’s gaze sharpened slightly.

Jing Qingzhu, he of course knew her—she was the Eighth Elder of the Jing Family, who had always been in Lanqu County City.

During the last Jing Family tournament, Jing Qingzhu was unable to return because she was handling some matters in Lanqu County City.

Jing Qingzhu was also the only female among the elders of the Jing Family.

“Do you know this person, Jing Yan?” Leng Ge asked.

“I do, she’s one of the elders of my Jing Family.

I will go down to meet her now,” Jing Yan nodded.

It had been several years since Jing Yan saw Jing Qingzhu.

He had great respect for her.

Eighth Elder Jing Qingzhu, along with Fourth Elder Jing Tianying, were among the strongest supporters of Jing Yan’s grandfather, Jing Tian, during his lifetime.

Jing Qingzhu had always taken care of Jing Yan as well.

Now that Jing Yan had come to Lanqu County City, he should have gone to visit Jing Qingzhu of his own accord.

As an elder, Jing Qingzhu came to him instead, which made Jing Yan feel a bit ashamed.

Leng Ge excused himself and left Jing Yan’s room.

Jing Yan stayed in his room for a moment, then opened the purple wooden box the Chen Family had given him.

“Whoa!”

“The Chen Family is indeed generous!” His eyes brightened as he saw the contents of the box and he instinctively took a deep breath.

Inside the box was nothing special, just Top-grade Spirit Stones.

“But Jing Yan took a look and there were as many as a hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones inside.

Even for Jing Yan, he couldn’t help but marvel at the Chen Family’s generosity.

A hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones, their value was almost equivalent to three to four hundred thousand ordinary Spirit Stones.

With such a move, the Chen Family had spent hundreds of thousands of Spirit Stones, showing their wealth.

Although Jing Yan had guessed that the Chen Family wouldn’t be stingy, since they still wanted his help to speak well of them in front of Mu Liantian, he really hadn’t anticipated such a grand gesture.

Jing Yan’s lips curved into a smile, then he put the purple box into his Sumeru Ring.

Jing Yan certainly wouldn’t refuse the hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones given to him for nothing; it was like fat delivered to his mouth – if he didn’t eat it, wouldn’t he be a fool?

Juhua Restaurant, first floor.

“Elder Qingzhu!”

As soon as Jing Yan came down, he immediately spotted Jing Qingzhu sitting at a table.

Jing Qingzhu was dressed in a green robe, sitting there quietly.

Though no longer young, her charm was still present, attracting the eyes of many Martial Artists.

Hearing Jing Yan’s voice, Jing Qingzhu turned around with a smile upon seeing him.

“Jing Yan, come here,” Jing Qingzhu beckoned him over.

Jing Yan walked over and sat down.

“Jing Yan, I knew you’d been in Lanqu County City for a month, but I’ve been too busy to come see you until now,” Jing Qingzhu said, looking at him, a hint of love in her eyes.

It was obvious that she treated Jing Yan as her junior, speaking casually but with concern.

“I’m really happy you’ve managed to bounce back.

I think, if the Jingtian Clan Leader were watching from heaven, he would be very relieved,” Jing Qingzhu said softly.

“Elder Qingzhu, I should have come to see you,” said Jing Yan.

Jing Yan also knew that Jing Qingzhu would indeed be very busy in Lanqu County City as she was responsible for overseeing the Jing Family’s office there.

Typically, family clans from smaller cities would set up an office in Lanqu County City.

The main purpose of these offices was to help the family purchase some scarce resources from Lanqu County City, such as Elixirs, precious Medicines, Martial Arts Steles, and other important resources.

Some more powerful families would also foster relations with the forces in Lanqu County City.

A family like the Jing Family, however, didn’t have much capital to curry favor with the major powers in Lanqu County City.

Establishing relationships with those major powers definitely required a substantial amount of resources.

Without gifts to offer, they surely wouldn’t look at you twice, nor would they provide any help.

The Zhao Family from Donglin City, for example, had established a close relationship with the Wen Family, a prestigious family in Lanqu County City.

Having a relationship with a major power in Lanqu County City was a tremendous boost for the development of smaller city clans.

Hearing Jing Yan’s words, Jing Qingzhu smiled with a slight pursing of her lips.

But Jing Yan frowned because he noticed a hint of worry between Jing Qingzhu’s brows.

Although she seemed cheerful, Jing Yan could see that she seemed troubled.

“Elder Qingzhu, are you facing some difficulties?” Jing Yan immediately asked.

“It’s nothing serious, don’t worry about it,” Jing Qingzhu shook her head.

“Elder Qingzhu, if there is trouble, feel free to talk about it.

I’m a Jing Family disciple, after all,” Jing Yan said, now even more certain that Jing Qingzhu was indeed in trouble, and that it wasn’t a small one at that.

Jing Qingzhu looked at Jing Yan and pondered for a moment.

She had originally not intended to burden Jing Yan with these concerns, but now that he had asked, she figured speaking her mind wouldn’t hurt.

In Lanqu County City, it was hard to find someone to share the burden with.

Jing Yan certainly couldn’t alleviate her pressure, but getting things off her chest was better than keeping them bottled up inside.

“Jing Yan, for a small clan like ours, trying to do anything in Lanqu County City is extremely challenging!

Ah, it’s too difficult,” Jing Qingzhu said, shaking her head with a tone full of helplessness.

Jing Yan understood what Jing Qingzhu meant.

Dealing with those major powers indeed was not an easy task.

With her status, even attempting to meet the high-ranking figures seemed to be out of reach.

“Do you know about the Green Jade Auction, Jing Yan?” Jing Qingzhu looked at him.

“The Green Jade Auction?” Jing Yan’s eyes widened, “The one organized by the Alchemist Association?

I think it happens once a year.”

Jing Yan indeed knew of the Green Jade Auction; he had once entered the Divine Wind Academy to cultivate, and he had heard about some of the most anticipated auctions in Lanqu County City.

He was aware that the Green Jade Auction was hosted by the Alchemist Association and was a major auction event that took place only once a year.

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