Chapter 174: Chapter 165 Ancient Battlefield Evil Qi! Chapter 174: Chapter 165 Ancient Battlefield Evil Qi! In the seventh year of Jin Jingtai, on the fourteenth day of October, the Ascending Immortal Tower published the latest Hidden Dragon List, and Chen Yuan ranked in the top three hundred, at two hundred and eighty-five!
Compared to his previous ranking, he had soared significantly, jumping dozens of spots after the battle with Liu Changkong, causing yet another stir in Nanling Prefecture.
After all, only half a month had passed since then.
Such rapid progress in such a short ti had sparked great interest in Chen Yuan, and so even placed bets on when he would enter the top two hundred.
And this tier was usually reserved for Heavenly Gang Martial Artists!
Many people guessed for Chen Yuan… one year!
This speed was undeniably fast, but so still believed in Chen Yuan’s potential.
Almost none of the top three hundred nas on the Hidden Dragon List were Qi Absorption Martial Artists; they were all Condensing Evil or higher. Chen Yuan making the list with his Qi Absorption Cultivation was quite extraordinary.
Naturally, where there is joy, there is also sorrow.
Bei Haisheng, Lin Beihan, and Nie Qi Yun, among others, had very gloomy expressions when they heard the news, especially Bei Haisheng, who had a vendetta against Chen Yuan for the death of his son.
He thought about revenge every mont but had never found the opportunity.
So, he thought about creating his own opportunity…
He couldn’t let Chen Yuan grow any further, otherwise, how would there be a day for revenge?
And with the potential Chen Yuan had shown, he would certainly receive strong support from the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.
In fact, that was the case. Upon returning that day, Tao Qingyuan, in recognition of Chen Yuan’s rits in defeating Liu Changkong, rewarded him with many cultivation resources, causing both envy and jealousy.
Nobody dared to question it, though.
Anyone present that day could see that Chen Yuan had relieved Tao Qingyuan from a predicant and had faced a strong enemy alone, and Tao Qingyuan’s admiration for Chen Yuan was evident.
In that battle, Chen Yuan gained much!
Apart from Chen Yuan, Gu Hao, who stood up against the experts of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau to support his junior brother, also gained great fa. Good-natured people praised him for his loyalty and courage, despite facing powerful adversaries.
And he earned a good reputation!
The only loser was probably Liu Changkong.
Oh…
The authority of the court was also sowhat diminished.
But not too severely since no actual fight had occurred that day, and eventually, Chen Yuan erged victorious, rounding off the events of that day satisfactorily.
Afterward, Tao Qingyuan did not go back on his word. He imdiately reported the day’s events to the state city, allowing the Golden Envoy to press the Qingyun Sword Sect to make ands.
But this affair still affected Chen Yuan. At least, the idea of climbing higher in the court was not as appealing as before,
perhaps even becoming a bandit in Jianghu was better!
But given his modest achievents in cultivation, no major sect would accept him.
At most, he would be rely a tool for the forces of the Demon Dao…
Thinking about it, the court, although sowhat corrupt, was still the best place for him now.
Leaving the court was the least wise idea, at least for now!
Before he could make a significant impact in Jianghu, staying in the court was indeed safer!
Qingzhou State City, the heart of the region, one of the most important major cities under heaven, where the powerhouses outnumbered those in Nanling Prefecture by far.
Just the publicly acknowledged Core Realm powerhouses alone were four in number, along with tens of thousands of stationed troops; the Qingyun Sword Sect, although strong, was still far inferior to the court.
Gu Hao was confined for three months, and Liu Changkong’s na was removed from the Qingyun Sword Sect’s register, after conceding a portion of their interests, thus resolving the dispute.
The court wouldn’t oppress too harshly, to avoid inciting a united front of resentnt from so forces.
Chen Yuan’s na for the first ti spread beyond Nanling Prefecture and circulated in Qingzhou City.
Amidst these external disturbances, Chen Yuan didn’t care about them. These past few days, he focused solely on cultivating within the Heavenly Patrol Bureau to solidify his foundation, and he was also looking into the location of the ‘Moon Valley,’ a chance emanating from the altar.
When he first sensed this location, Chen Yuan was relieved, thinking that this Yin Evil Land he had gained this ti wouldn’t be difficult, but when he looked it up, he realized he had thought too much.
There was no ‘Moon Valley’ in Nanling Prefecture!
He searched through all the maps of Nanling Prefecture and its subordinate counties, finding no place by that na, just several dozen locations known as ‘valleys.’ When he learned this, Chen Yuan’s mood was indescribable.
Could it be that he wouldn’t find it?
No, Chen Yuan later thought, since the altar had pointed him toward the location, it surely wasn’t setting up difficulties on purpose.
So soon, Chen Yuan thought, perhaps… ‘Moon Valley’ had already changed its na!
True to his thought, according to the information he gathered, many hills and cities had been renad since the founding of the Great Jin.
aning, the New Dynasty!
The New Dynasty naturally couldn’t use the old nas of the lands.
Realizing this, Chen Yuan understood that to find Moon Valley, the first thing he needed was a map of the previous dynasty, the Great Chu.
Unfortunately, there was no such thing in the entirety of the Nanling Prefecture Heavenly Patrol Bureau.
Tao Qingyuan might know, but Chen Yuan didn’t want to let him know, to prevent him from guessing so things.
It wasn’t a matter of distrust, but Chen Yuan instinctively remained cautious of anyone.
During these days of recuperation, three of the Yunjiang Four Ghosts who had been sent out returned. Zhao Beishan had taught the Qi Absorption Technique to Zhao Nanshan and had taken him as a disciple.
But if one didn’t know, they might still think they were brothers, for their nas were indeed very similar.
As for the Black Jade Ointnt Chen Yuan gave to Zhao Nanshan, it was of no use; it rely alleviated so injuries… Chen Yuan was not very surprised by this.
Because he had anticipated this before, he could only hope to find him sothing better in the future.
Wang Ping had not returned; he had already entered the Blood Refining Level, and with so elixirs Chen Yuan had given him, he was well on his way to Bone Refining.
He said that his current strength was too weak, and being by Chen Yuan’s side would only be a burden. He would wait until he had entered Bone Refining before coming to Nanling Prefecture…
Chen Yuan couldn’t help thinking that it might take a long ti, and perhaps by the ti he arrived, Bone Refining Cultivation would still be a burden.
Wang Ping had not co, and Chen Yuan wasn’t too disturbed by this. His most important task at the mont was to locate Moon Valley, and for this, he decided to visit Ascending Immortal Tower.
Not having it within Heavenly Patrol Bureau didn’t an that this famous intelligence organization didn’t possess it.
Ye Chenbai had made it very clear before—if Chen Yuan could pay the right price, there was hardly any secret in the world beyond his reach. However, that price had not yet been t by anyone.
After settling the Yunjiang Three Ghosts, Chen Yuan set off for Ascending Immortal Tower alone.
The Azure Flood Dragon Association’s bounty on the Yunjiang Three Ghosts continued and even increased the price. For safety’s sake, the trio changed their nas and appearances. Unless soone was very familiar with them and saw them face-to-face, it was almost impossible to recognize their true identities.
And their mission was to keep a close watch on Bei Mansion!
In dealing with this old man, Chen Yuan had never taken it lightly.
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“Patrol Envoy Chen has climbed to the top three hundred of the Hidden Dragon List in such a short ti; that has shocked quite a few people indeed,”
Inside Ascending Immortal Tower, Ye Chenbai poured Chen Yuan a pot of fine tea.
Of course, the tea was good, but it was not Spiritual Tea.
Such a thing, aside from signifying status, was only permitted during one’s first visit to Ascending Immortal Tower.
“When the wood is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it. I would rather your establishnt not roast over the fire,” Chen Yuan shook his head; if possible, he did not really want to beco famous.
It wasn’t too late once he had the strength.
As for now, it would only attract so people’s killing intent.
And Ascending Immortal Tower using his na, not even offering him defamation compensation!
Ye Chenbai smiled without saying much, as it wasn’t sothing he could decide. Besides, except for the initial resistance, who in the world didn’t want to beco famous?
The three lists of Ascension were a great opportunity.
“Patrol Envoy Chen, what information would you like to purchase this ti?”
No one visits the temple without a cause; Chen Yuan’s visit was surely not for a casual chat but for a specific purpose. Ye Chenbai didn’t want to beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
“I’m looking for a map of the forr Great Chu’s Nanling Prefecture. Does Ascending Immortal Tower have one?”
Chen Yuan asked, his expression unchanging.
“A map of Nanling Prefecture?”
Ye Chenbai was slightly surprised, seemingly not expecting Chen Yuan to seek this piece of information.
“Not available in Ascending Immortal Tower?”
“We do have it, of course. May I ask what Patrol Envoy Chen needs it for? Of course, if you prefer not to disclose, that’s also fine,” Ye Chenbai said with a smile.
“There’s nothing I can’t disclose. I was scrutinizing records in the Heavenly Patrol Bureau and unexpectedly discovered that so of the place nas didn’t match, so I wanted to understand it more clearly,” Chen Yuan replied.
“I see, haha… Patrol Envoy Chen has co to the right place. Detailed maps of forr Great Chu are almost extinct now, except in the Capital and so older Sects.”
“Patrol Envoy Chen, you can have it for a hundred silver ingots!”
After a mont of realization, Ye Chenbai stretched out a finger.
It must be said, that price was very expensive, as it was just a map after all. But after thinking it over, considering this was a unique business, it might be available in Qingzhou State City. However, it was too far, and Chen Yuan didn’t have much influence over there. It was simpler to spend so money.
A hundred silver ingots might have been a considerable amount to the forr Chen Yuan, but to the current Patrol Envoy Chen, it was no longer a significant sum.
With an elevated official status, making so money was simply too easy.
“Acceptable.”
Chen Yuan placed a few silver ingots on the table.
Ye Chenbai’s lips twitched into a smile, and just like before, he slipped a note into the mouth of a decorative piece. It took less than a minute for soone to present a sheepskin map.
“Brother Chen, this is the territorial map of the forr dynasty’s Great Chu Nanling Prefecture. Indeed, many places here have changed their nas.”
Chen Yuan nodded. As he slowly unfurled the sheepskin map, many places had different nas; for example, Nanling City was previously called Jiang City, probably nad for its proximity to Yunjiang River.
Chen Yuan’s scanning gaze moved quickly, briefly skimming through before his eyes fixed on a place labeled ‘Moon Valley’!
In his mind, he compared it with the current map of Nanling, where Moon Valley was now called Black Wind Valley!
Located within a county under the jurisdiction of Nanling Prefecture, it wasn’t particularly famous, and there seed to be no black winds swirling around; he hadn’t expected this to be the Moon Valley he was seeking.
Perhaps noticing Chen Yuan’s focused gaze, Ye Chenbai pondered for a few monts before saying:
“The na of this place was changed because a great battle took place here during the era of forr Great Chu!”
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