"It’s getting late, you should rest early."
"Hmm."
"Yi Er..." Li Qingzhou patted his shoulder, smiling as he said, "During this ti, enjoy the grandeur of the Wei Dynasty’s gathering."
"I will, Master."
Chen Yi watched Li Qingzhou return to his room, the smile on his face gradually regaining calmness, as his gaze fell outside other rooms.
He could still hear the laughter of Xia Wanwan, Xia Qinghai, and others with those from the main and side branches of the Chen Family, and also saw Xiao Xuanzhen and Hua Youxiang standing at the window, sneaking peeks at the view outside, which brought tranquility to his heart.
"Indeed, I should relax... but before that, there’s one more thing to do!"
With this thought, wisps of mist erged around Chen Yi, swiftly expanding to encompass the entire Wei Dynasty’s Seventeen Prefectures.
"Wen Renying, you have one day’s ti, get to the Capital City!"
"Half a day is enough."
Having already left Jizhou Prefecture, Wen Renying heard the voice by her ear and imdiately giggled, saying:
"Lord, I haven’t yet congratulated you on successfully causing a stir in the Demon Court~"
These days, word has spread across the Martial World, with the Four Directions Building revealing that the "Little Sword Immortal" Chen Yi slew countless demons in the Ten Thousand Mountains, bringing prestige to the Wei Dynasty.
Even if parts of this were exaggerated, with only ten percent being true, it was enough to make Wen Renying’s body go soft — those were tens of thousands of Demon Blood Cores.
If she could obtain so from Chen Yi, one... no, two Great Demon King’s Blood Cores, her Nine-tailed Demon Fox Bloodline Divine Ability could break through to the Second Realm.
This rapid advancent far exceeded her own solitary cultivation, and anyone in her position could not remain indifferent.
Chen Yi naturally understood her intentions, giving a soft snort, "How is the task I assigned to you going?"
"I was just about to report, Lord, the Lu Family has indeed been collaborating with the ’Hidden Dragon’ to commit nurous heinous acts within Jizhou Prefecture."
Wen Renying paused her flight, resting on a desolate mountain as she recounted in detail the inquiries she and Sun Zhengqiu conducted regarding the Lu Family’s activities in Jizhou Prefecture.
Particularly with the ’Hidden Dragon’ standing behind the Lu Mansion, many actions rendered even soone like her, deed an evil demon, contemptuous.
"I also found several ledgers, with most of the money directed to the Duke Jingye Zhou Family, followed by Jiangnan Prefecture’s Yonglu Comrce, which, according to Sun Zhengqiu’s investigation, is secretly operated by the ’Hidden Dragon.’"
"Additionally, there are several mbers from aristocratic families dispersed throughout more than half of the Wei Dynasty’s prefectures, especially within He Xi Prefecture’s Ma and Qiu Families, both backed by Wuliang Mountain, each with one or two elders from Wuliang Mountain..."
After hearing her account, Chen Yi’s expression remained unchanged, though his gaze shifted toward the northwest, where the Zhou Residence of Duke Jingye was located.
Due to the Spring Rain Sword, he clearly sensed the activities within the Zhou Residence.
"Zhou Tiance, Chen Ke... hmm, have they dispersed everyone in their house?"
After a mont of thought, Chen Yi transmitted to Wen Renying, "Go to the Four Directions Building and gather comprehensive information on these families and businesses, especially their core personnel."
Wen Renying instinctively responded affirmatively, then curiously asked, "Lord, are you planning to..."
"Since they are eager to reincarnate, this Marquis shall expedite their journey."
"Lord, for these insignificant folk, why not let handle it?" Wen Renying, sensing the calm voice, couldn’t help but pity those people, yet she persuaded with a smile, "I still have the Bai Shen Sect at my disposal, so using it as waste utilization seems fitting."
Chen Yi considered briefly, realizing those family locales were indeed undeserving of his personal intervention, so he agreed, "Then I leave them to you. Once the Capital City gathering concludes, you may proceed."
"Rest assured, Lord, I will certainly sweep away these petty villains for you~"
Chen Yi made no comnt, "Quickly head to the Capital City."
"Yes~"
Chen Yi cald his mind, narrowing his perceptive range within the Capital City.
As the gathering was about to comnce, the streets of the Capital City were adorned with lanterns, every household brightly lit, illuminating the surroundings.
Even within Duke Jingye Mansion, despite only Zhou Tiance and Chen Ke remaining, it was similarly ablaze with lights, seemingly aiming to bring so vitality to the silent Zhou Residence.
Chen Yi’s lips curled into a cold smile, "The pitiful often have odious qualities; current circumstances are but self-inflicted!"
It was ti to settle the score with Zhou Tiance!
Although Chen Yi knew Emperor Wei intended to spare Zhou Tiance, to demonstrate his imperial magnanimity, that was the view of Emperor Wei and his court, not his own!
Currently, Chen Yi had no need to consider the supre authorities of the court, nor would he heed the disputes among civil servants and marquises. If they dared, let them challenge the Chen Family and see!
...
In the large courtyard separated by a wall in the rear.
Chen Fan listened to the lively atmosphere in Chunhe Garden next door, feeling sowhat envious.
He knew his second brother had returned from the Demon Court, accomplishing several earth-shattering feats in the Ten Thousand Mountains.
Using words from a few peers at Kyoto Academy — "Little Sword Immortal" Chen Yi is only an age away from becoming the Human Race’s patriarch!
Even the academicians there said so, clearly illustrating Chen Yi’s formidable reputation throughout the Wei Dynasty.
Listening to the faint laughter echoing in his ears, Chen Fan pursed his lips slightly.
His interactions with Chen Yi were few, in fact, only once: that day at Kyoto Academy, when Chen Yi, before his eyes, used but two sentences to make three centennial families in the Capital kneel at the Chen Residence gates.
It was his first direct encounter with Chen Yi’s imposing aura, far more impactful than any rumors about the "Heavenly Rankings" or Southern Barbarian slaying.
"Second Brother..."
Chen Fan’s expression dimd sowhat as he turned toward the direction of the Buddhist Hall in the courtyard, noticing the figure kneeling before the Buddha statue.
Since learning that Elder Brother Chen Yuan was taken from Duke Jingye Mansion, Zhou Wanyi had remained in the Buddhist Hall, never leaving it for als or rest.
Chen Fan didn’t understand why, but he did know that "Chen Yuan" had beco a deeply taboo subject within Duke Wu An Mansion.
After a mont of hesitation, Chen Fan softly approached, "Mother..."
Zhou Wanyi slightly opened her eyes, asking gently, "Fan Er, why aren’t you resting at this late hour?"
Chen Fan bowed and said, "Mother, in two days, the Wei Dynasty Grand Gathering takes place. I’d like you to accompany to watch."
Zhou Wanyi paused the revolving Buddha beads, slowly rose, turned to him, eyes reflecting an inexplicable light:
"You wish to attend the gathering?"
"No, no, no, Mother, you misunderstood, I—I can’t participate." Chen Fan smiled bitterly.
His talent was diocre, and despite his hard work, he was only average among his peers at the Academy, even lagging behind so exceptionally gifted junior fellows, leaving him unqualified to join the grand event competing with the Wei Dynasty’s prodigies.
Though he wished...
"Oh," Zhou Wanyi’s eyes dimd again, pausing a few monts, looking towards Chunhe Garden, asking:
"Your second brother is back?"
Chen Fan nodded, "Second Brother just returned this morning, also Xia Wanwan and several elders from the Xia Family."
"Second Grandpa and Third Grandpa helped during the day to prepare rooms for them to stay, and now several aunts and uncles have gone to visit."
"Wan Wan is back too?" Zhou Wanyi went to the Buddhist Hall’s entrance, peering out.
"Mother, do you want to go have a look? I haven’t seen Second Aunt in a long ti."
"Go... I will go, but after dawn." Zhou Wanyi looked at her loose devotee robe, her tone falling.
"Then, tomorrow morning I’ll accompany you." Chen Fan smiled, "I also have sothing to ask Second Brother."
Zhou Wanyi paused, turned to him, her expression slightly complex.
"Your second brother is now the Heroic Marquis, you should be cautious in your words and actions."
"Mother, rest assured." Chen Fan playfully said, "Although my etings with Second Brother are few, we share a bond, I won’t be impulsive."
Zhou Wanyi turned back, Chunhe Garden’s wall reflecting misty light in her eyes, mories of over a decade ago resurfacing.
Back then, Xia Wanwan and Chen Yi hadn’t moved into Chunhe Garden, yet Chen Yuan frequently visited Chen Yi, the two children eating, living, and learning together...
Before she knew it, over ten years had passed, fleetingly like yesterday.
"Fan Er, now that your elder brother is absent, rely on the Chen Family, rely on your second brother, do not rashly act against the Wei Dynasty or Chen Family’s interests."
Chen Fan paused, then smiled, "Mother, I can also rely on you."
He continued, "But I will surely rember your advice and won’t do anything against family or country!"
Zhou Wanyi silently bowed her head, "That’s good..."
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