These things happening in the world seem to be just some problems in one corner, but they contain a very big crisis. However, for Chen Yuan, the crisis in the court is his opportunity.
He doesn't know what others are planning, he just needs to know what he should do.
The more chaotic, the better. Only when the contradictions reach their peak can they be completely intensified one day, and chaos will truly come!
Chen Yuan didn't think too much, and just asked Mrs. Xu to order to increase the speed of army expansion, speed up the purchase of grain, and set up formations at various important roads in Tangshan, just in case!
When he made up his mind to rebel, he had already started to prepare, accumulating food, building high walls, and training troops quickly. But now that signs of rebellion have emerged in the world, he must speed up even more.
The commotion in other places, such as overseas, Youzhou, Lanzhou and other places has nothing to do with him, but the battle between Blood State Liangshan and Qishaodian has something to do with him.
He was ready to attack Liangshan and collect luck from Song Lun.
Of course, this will have to happen after Nanzhou comes back!
After half a month of seclusion, Shen Yanshu and others had arrived in Tangshan. Chen Yuan put aside his practice and spent a few days with Mrs. Xu and Shen Yanshu.
His time is limited and he cannot be with them all the time. In the limited time, he naturally has to compensate them well.
After his cultivation in the physical realm skyrocketed, his physique was far better than before. Even a threesome was no problem. Mrs. Xu and Shen Yanshu's calligraphy was good. After all, they were both girls from wealthy families.
Chen Yuan was much worse, so after getting their consent, he took their copybooks and started copying them all night long.
The writing power is greatly improved.
Although he cannot be called a great copywriter, he can definitely be regarded as extraordinary.
At first, Chen Yuan copied hard. Later, Chen Yuan realized that his calligraphy skills were enough, so he let the seal be opened and printed his name.
After that, he started to write wildly, with strong strokes and a sharp edge like a sword. Every stroke was like a martial arts move. Such terrifying wild calligraphy immediately shocked Mrs. Xu and Shen Yanshu.
They were horrified and frightened by Chen Yuan's talent, so they each lit a cigarette and smoked for half a quarter of an hour before they calmed down.
At this time, Chen Yuan's strong and powerful Kuangcao had already copied the paper underneath. He let out a breath of turbidity, shook the black ink on the brush, and wrapped it around his waist...
Since Shangguan Hong and Yu Qingyan were still reluctant to let Chen Yuan copy their copybooks, he had no choice but to give up. He originally wanted to see the teaching level of Shangguan Family and Goddess Palace.
Now it seems that I may not be able to copy them until I have the opportunity in the future.
His time was quite tight. He had promised Su Ziyue to go to Nanzhou to help her suppress the backlash of her skills, and she had given her a month's time limit.
So far, more than twenty days have passed.
Naturally, Chen Yuan would not hurry up and rush there. Su Ziyue said that it would only last a month at most. If he went earlier, he could help her better.
After arranging some things to Mrs. Xu, Chen Yuan was ready to leave again.
Mrs. Xu's prestige in Tangshan is very high. After all, she has been in charge for a long time. Chen Yuan is relieved to leave the matter to her. In addition, Shangguan Hong and Shen Yanshu are not planning to leave in a short time.
Before coming to Tangshan, Shangguan Hong had already informed his father, Shangguan Tiehong, who didn't say much and was even happy to see it. Anyway, the engagement had been made. If they really wanted to do something in advance... they could accept.
As for Shen Yanshu, it was even simpler. She had not seen Chen Yuan for a long time, and she missed him very much. Before she came, she asked for leave from her elders and planned to travel around the world for a while.
And the Tangshan Mansion is the world she chose.
None of them left, and Yu Qingyan was too embarrassed to leave, so she did not mention leaving. It is worth mentioning that Chen Yuan had already handed over Huo Qilin's body to Mrs. Xu.
She sent people to the Hidden Weapon Valley to gather all the weapon-casting masters in the Hidden Weapon Valley to create a top-quality spiritual weapon for him, even a divine weapon.
Although the Hidden Soldier Valley has declined, in recent years, with the secret support of Chen Yuan, its strength has far exceeded before. With its rich heritage, it has now returned to the number one weapon-making force in Shuzhou.
He could trust the Fire Qilin to the Cangbing Valley. Besides, he didn't know any other casting masters. If he went to look for it again, the delay would be even longer.
It's not nearly as simple as this.
And if the magic weapon is cast, it can also improve the strength of the Hidden Weapons Valley and allow those casters to accumulate experience. Anyway, the materials are already top-notch in the world, no matter how bad they are, they will not be much worse.
On this day, Chen Yuan left.
He didn't alert too many people, only a few people including Madam Xu and Yu Qingyan knew about it, and oh, there were also his cheap apprentices Shi Yi, Yue Shan and others.
In addition to practicing calligraphy in the past few days, he also took the time to meet with these old subordinates and gave them a lot of pointers. He also hoped that Yue Shan and Mo Donghe would grow up as soon as possible.
My current cultivation level is still too weak...
"Be careful outside." Mrs. Xu whispered with a flash of love and worry in her eyes.
"Don't worry, ma'am."
Chen Yuan patted the hands of Mrs. Xu and Shen Yanshu, blinked at Shangguan Yu, then looked at Yu Qingyan again, and nodded slightly.
There was a lot to say before parting, but there seemed to be none at the moment of parting.
The atmosphere calmed down for a few breaths before Chen Yuan turned around and prepared to disappear into the void. Seeing his back as he turned away, Yu Qingyan struggled for a moment and suddenly said:
"etc...."
Chen Yuan looked back at her:
"Is there anything else wrong with Fairy Fish?"
"I..." Yu Qingyan looked hesitant and couldn't help but glance at Mrs. Xu and Shen Yanshu. They immediately understood and raised the corners of their mouths, looking at Yu Qingyan with deep meaning.
"Well, I'm off to do my business. You can say goodbye." Mrs. Xu smiled faintly, nodded at Chen Yuan, and turned to leave.
"I...I'll go too."
Shangguan Hong also noticed that something was not right about the atmosphere in the yard, and quickly followed Mrs. Xu's footsteps.
In the blink of an eye, only Chen Yuan, Shen Yanshu and Yu Qingyan were left in the small courtyard. Shen Yanshu looked at his always cold senior sister with some scrutiny.
The look in her eyes was the same as Mrs. Xu's, full of profound meaning.
"Senior sister, I will leave first."
After saying that, he chuckled and turned to leave.
After Shen Yanshu closed the door to the courtyard, Chen Yuan continued to ask:
"What did the fairy want to say?"
Yu Qingyan felt a little uncomfortable under Chen Yuan's gaze. She was silent for a long time before saying:
"You said before that you wanted Taiyin energy to improve your cultivation?"
"Um."
"I owed you a favor before. If you really want it, I will repay you." After Yu Qingyan finished speaking, she quickly turned her head away from Chen Yuan.
Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows:
"Didn't my cousin say no?"
"I...I don't like to owe people favors...After thinking about it, it's better to pay them back as soon as possible."
"This... you are my cousin, how can Chen repay the favor?" Chen Yuan said solemnly.
"You..." Yu Qingyan was dumbfounded. Even though he had said this before, she mustered up the courage to say it, but Chen Yuan actually refused.
For a moment, I didn't know how to answer.
"Okay, Fairy, let's go back first. Let's talk about this later." A smile appeared on Chen Yuan's lips. It would be boring to just do that kind of thing.
And he doesn't need Taiyin Qi to improve his cultivation now. His cultivation has just skyrocketed, and he has only stabilized his realm. He can't be too impatient now.
Furthermore, Yu Qingyan's current cultivation level is too weak, and the Taiyin energy is of little use to him.
If she can break through Huayang, then devouring this power is the way to maximize her benefits. In addition, although her second uncle Chen Huaiyi betrothed Yu Qingyan to him, if she can do it so quickly... As a father, he felt unhappy.
"Chen Yuan!"
Yu Qingyan couldn't help but roared, seemingly a little angry.
When Chen Yuan said it before, she was unwilling and resisted. But when she passed the hurdle in her heart and spoke in person, Chen Yuan was no longer willing, and she felt even more unhappy.
"Cousin, let's meet again in the future!"
With a chuckle, Chen Yuan looked at Yu Qingyan who was a little angry, turned around and disappeared into the void, leaving only a shy and angry Yu Qingyan clenching her fists.
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After leaving Tangshan again, Chen Yuan went straight back to Shuzhou City and met the Jin envoy Lu Renyi. He did a good job during this period. On the one hand, he maintained order, and on the other hand, he tried his best to trace the traces of the Wusheng Cult demons. .
Because of his previous surrender to Chen Yuan, Lu Renyi was even more respectful to Chen Yuan. After seeing him, he immediately reported the previous harvest of Guangming Temple and the movements of the imperial court with all his treasures.
"Well done." Chen Yuan sat down and praised him encouragingly.
"It is an honor for me to be praised by my lord." Lu Renyi's face was filled with joy. Although it was a bit flattering, it didn't seem like he was being pretentious, but rather like he was speaking from the bottom of his heart.
"Renyi, you are too humble."
"Ming Gong... you..."
Lu Renyi laughed and was about to compliment Chen Yuan a few words, when a guard came in from outside Xantian Hall and bowed:
"My lord the envoy of the gods, Bai Changqing of Shushan is outside asking for an audience."
"Bai Changqing?" Chen Yuan's eyes moved. He had not seen this person since the last battle in the Immortal Climbing. Apart from him, he also had many old acquaintances, such as Xuan Ming from Lingshan, Wei Wuya from Tianmo Palace and others. .
It is said that they are all practicing in seclusion.
Unexpectedly, it has come now. As for the meaning in it, if he had expected it correctly, it probably meant Shushan. After all, he is now the nominally highest official in the three southern states.
Well...except for Nangong Lie, King of Zhennan.
"Invite him in."
Chen Yuan ordered.
"yes."
The patrolman bowed and quickly retreated.
Bai Changqing was an old acquaintance, but the friendship was not very deep. Therefore, Chen Yuan did not get up to greet him in person, but just waited in the hall.
Not long after, Bai Changqing, who was dressed in white and had a dust-free temperament, walked into the Tianxuan Hall under the leadership of a patrol guard. At a glance, he saw Chen Yuan sitting at the top.
His eyes were a little complicated. Compared with the previous meeting, the gap between them was now too big. Even as the contemporary senior master of Shushan, he was not qualified to be on an equal footing with him.
Dan realm and Huayang are not on the same level at all.
Chen Yuan's current status is comparable to that of the Five Elders of Shushan.
And just a year ago, they had fought against each other. Their cultivation levels were almost the same, but their strength was only slightly better than his.
"Shushan Bai Changqing has met Marquis Wu'an!"
Bai Changqing quickly collected his thoughts, cupped his hands and said.
"Brother Bai is so polite, come on, please..." Chen Yuan nodded and signaled.
Lu Renyi was very sensible and did not bother him when he saw someone visiting him. He immediately handed over and left. Before leaving, he nodded and said hello to Bai Changqing.
"Long time no see. Brother Bai's demeanor is even better than before." Chen Yuan could sense that Bai Changqing's current level of cultivation should be at the peak of virtual elixir and below the real elixir.
The speed of practice is actually quite fast.
Bai Changqing shook his head:
"Compared to Brother Chen, Changqing's meager cultivation is really not up to the mark." Bai Changqing smiled bitterly, but it was also true.
Chen Yuan smiled and did not continue to talk about this topic. He had heard enough compliments and had already won. He turned to ask: "Brother Bai is here today, but what is the important matter?"
It has been some time since he took office in Shuzhou, and there has been no movement in Shushan. Now that he has arrived, he figured that something must be going on, so he went straight to the point.
"There is indeed something. Bai was in retreat some time ago, otherwise he would have come to Shuzhou City to see Brother Chen. This trip was entrusted by the teacher to send an invitation to Brother Chen."
Bai Changqing responded.
"invitation?"
Chen Yuan was a little surprised. He had been busy recently and really hadn't paid attention to what was going on in Shushan.
"More than a month later, there will be a sword ceremony held every ten years at the Shushan Sword Tomb. Brother Chen is specially invited to attend the ceremony." Bai Changqing quickly explained to Chen Yuan.
"Who is attending the meeting?"
"The real people above Huayang in Shuzhou will send an invitation. In addition, all swordsmen in the world who have reached Tongxuan and above can come..."
From Bai Changqing's narration, Chen Yuan also gained some understanding of this sword ceremony. The sword tomb is where the protective swords left by Shushan disciples after their death are stored.
There are ordinary treasured weapons, cherished spiritual weapons, and even top-notch divine weapons.
The Sword Sacrifice Conference is to sacrifice these swords. In addition, qualified disciples will also be allowed to go in and choose a sword for their own use. Although Shushan disciples have been raising swords since childhood, if it breaks accidentally or has other ideas, You can also have the opportunity to visit the Sword Tomb again. If it matches the sword, the Shushan elder will help the disciple eliminate some of the obstacles.
Make the disciples more comfortable.
The Sword Sacrifice Conference is held every ten years and is a grand event every hundred years. Usually, only the powerful people from all over the world are invited to the centenary ceremony, while the masters from Shuzhou are invited to the ten-year small gathering.
Those who practice swords can also enter the sword tomb. If there is a chance to match the sword, Shushan will directly give it to him.
It can be said to be a well-deserved holy land of swordsmanship, a fairy gate that the entire world of swordsmen longs for.
And this time, it was a small meeting.
Logically speaking, such a small gathering is not worthy for Chen Yuan to attend in person, but since he is in charge of Shuzhou and is now a rising star in the world, Shushan will send invitations both emotionally and rationally.
As for whether to go or not, that's the next best thing.
Chen Yuan was silent for a moment and replied:
"If nothing happens, Chen will go and have a look, but if he can't get away, he won't be able to go to Shushan in person."
He had too many things on his hands. It was just for a small sword ceremony, so there was no need to make a special trip.
"It doesn't matter. Brother Chen is an important minister of the imperial court and busy with official duties. Bai is just sending the invitation. It all depends on whether Brother Chen has free time."
Bai Changqing smiled faintly.
Chen Yuan actually values the number one immortal sect in Shuzhou, and even the most powerful force in the world. If he puts his future foundation in Shuzhou, it will inevitably be involved in Shushan.
If a good relationship is established, it will be of great benefit and no harm in the future.
If they turn against each other, with his current strength, if he wants to overthrow a fairy sect, he will still be far from capable.
"I have long heard about the name of Shushan Fairy Mountain. There are such strange places as the Demon Suppression Tower, the Sword Enlightenment Stone, and the Nine-Storey Sword Pavilion. Even if I don't go during the Sword Sacrifice Conference, I will visit in person in the future."
Chen Yuan said to Bai Changqing, which was considered a release of goodwill.
"Okay, if Brother Chen goes to Shushan in the future, Bai will definitely show Brother Chen..." Bai Changqing then smiled.
"Then it's settled."
...
In the Xuntian Hall, Chen Yuan and Bai Changqing chatted a lot, mainly about their respective cultivation and their experiences after the battle to ascend to immortality. After a while, they returned to their previous state, and the unfamiliar atmosphere was reduced a lot.
Bai Changqing's experience was relatively average. After he returned to Shushan, he practiced hard and prepared to break through the alchemy realm. He did not encounter any difficulties after that.
Under the care of the elders of Shushan, he broke through in Shushan.
Chen Yuan asked him if he had caused any strange phenomena at that time, and Bai Changqing did not hesitate. He nodded and admitted, saying that when he broke through, the Shushan Sword Tomb was restless.
A long river of sword energy condensed in the void, which can be called a long river of sword energy!
However, the matter was silenced by the elders of Shushan and did not spread to the outside world. However, in front of Chen Yuan, there was no need to hide it because he was also a visionary elixir.
After talking about Bai Changqing, he started talking about Chen Yuan again.
Compared to Bai Changqing, Chen Yuan didn't have much experience. He conquered the capital with his sword, destroyed the Tang sect in Sichuan, and killed the barbarian god in Liangzhou. Each of these incidents has long been widely known in the world.
When it comes to fame, none of the top ten players on the Qianlong list can compare to Chen Yuan. The statement that he dominates an era is really not just a random statement.
Nowadays, he is even more respected as the Marquis of Ten Thousand Households in the Dynasty, the Divine Envoy of the Tianzi Tianzi, and the Governor of the three southern states. Even those who are as powerful as Shushan value him very much.
This can be seen from the fact that the person who sent the invitation was Shushan Disciple Bai Changqing.
The two chatted happily and the atmosphere was harmonious. It was not until the sky got dark that they ended their chat. Chen Yuan personally saw Bai Changqing out of the door.
After seeing him off, Chen Yuan made arrangements for Lu Renyi, and then took advantage of the night to leave Shuzhou City and head to Nanzhou...
