Chapter 305: Chapter 284: A New Journey Begins! (Extra) Chapter 305: Chapter 284: A New Journey Begins! (Extra) After leaving the Chen Residence, Chen Yuan’s speed suddenly increased, and he quickly returned to his own residence. At this ti, Yue Shan and the others were already prepared, having placed everything they needed on the backs of several horses they had readied in advance.
When Chen Yuan returned, they all bowed in unison.
“Let’s go.”
Chen Yuan mounted his horse without a hint of reluctance, the gate was secured, and a team of more than ten riders galloped majestically through the wide streets of Nanling Prefecture.
Dust flew and spirits were high!
Onlookers who had been paying attention to Chen Yuan noticed the bundles on his body and realized that today was the day he would leave, feeling both joy and trepidation in their hearts.
The killer god, Chen Yuan, was finally leaving!
This news also quickly spread among certain circles in Nanling Prefecture, easing the minds of many who hoped Chen Yuan would leave soon and not cause any more trouble.
When Shi Yunlong learned of this news, his expression remained unchanged, but he reflected on the first ti he t Chen Yuan, which seed to be after Bei Le’s death,
when Tao Qingyuan was still afraid to act and steadfastly guarded Chen Yuan to stop him.
After that…
Things spiraled out of control, and Chen Yuan rose swiftly in Nanling Prefecture to a point where even Shi Yunlong had to show submission when eting him. It must be said that for those in Nanling Prefecture who knew Chen Yuan, it was like witnessing a legend.
And today, the legend had left.
Would he create a new legend in the future?
Shi Yunlong was sowhat expectant.
Wei Xin, who had been stationed in Nanling Prefecture City, felt a sense of lancholy upon hearing of Chen Yuan’s departure. His feelings toward Chen Yuan were undoubtedly complex—after all, Chen Yuan had taken the Shenxiao Hall’s Sect Leader’s Token from him, and instead of being angry, Wei Xin had to adopt a more subservient posture and extend both hands in friendship.
He was convinced of Chen Yuan’s extraordinary future.
After Chen Yuan decided to leave, he found ti to et with Wei Xin, partly to express his gratitude and partly with the intention of making friends.
As he was about to leave, there were no more conflicting interests between them, and the interaction beca much more amicable.
The envoys of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, forr subordinates like Yang Feng, the people of Nanling Prefecture City, and many who were familiar with Chen Yuan all had different reactions to the news of his departure.
Lu Yang lanted the unpredictability of life, while Yang Feng was unsure how to feel about not having chosen to follow Chen Yuan when he had the chance.
Fearful that Yue Shan and Yan Qing might face danger, yet also fearful that they might truly carve out their own piece of the world with Chen Yuan…
Inside the Ascending Immortal Tower.
Looking at a small slip of paper in hand and reading it ticulously, Ye Chenbai poured himself a cup of Spiritual Tea and drained it in a single gulp, murmuring softly, “Patrol Envoy Chen, until we et again in Qingzhou City!”
As he spoke, a smile crept onto his lips.
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In the southern part of Nanling City, atop a giant rock approximately three zhang high, Zhang Xuan, clad in Black Cloud Clothing with the exclusive pattern of the Green Envoy, stood with his hand outstretched, gazing towards Nanling City.
When he saw Chen Yuan and the others approaching, Zhang Xuan leapt into the air and, with the wind beneath his feet, gently landed on the ground where a wooden table stood, bearing a pot of liquor and two cups.
“Huh~”
Chen Yuan reined in his horse, its hooves kicking up, and with fine control, he stepped onto the horse’s back. With several light taps in the air, he landed in front of Zhang Xuan.
Without any pleasantries, Chen Yuan sat down directly.
As if eting an old friend, Zhang Xuan picked up the jade pot engraved with patterns and poured a cup of liquor for Chen Yuan. As soon as it was poured, a rich fragrance wafted to his nose.
A hint of Spiritual Energy mixed with the aroma imdiately struck Chen Yuan, making him aware of its difference from ordinary liquor with just a sniff.
“This must be a treasure from your reserve,” Chen Yuan joked.
Zhang Xuan nodded, saying, “This liquor is no ordinary liquor. It’s a Spiritual Wine bestowed by the Royal Family, to be rewarded only for rit. It’s said that a sip can save Gang Condensing Martial Artists half a month of arduous cultivation.”
“This ti, as I took up the position of Green Envoy of Nanling, my father was willing to give a pot. Today, you’re in luck.”
He ntioned his Divine Envoy father without any reticence, knowing that Chen Yuan already had so understanding, and his words would not make Chen Yuan think he was showing off.
Chen Yuan took a gentle sip from the cup; the liquor was smooth, cool down the throat, with a thread of Spiritual Wine that, like a wriggling snake, slid into his belly, giving a feeling of utter comfort.
Unlike ordinary liquor that could be turbid, this was exceptionally clear, like well water, with such high purity it reminded him of the liquor from his previous life.
“Good wine.”
No sooner had he remarked this, Zhang Xuan followed with, “Good wine suits a hero. It’s only fitting to bid you farewell with it. I had hoped to share half a pot with Old Tao when he left,
but he preferred to leave alone, such a pity; the fellow missed out on tasting it.”
“No matter, your family’s business is huge. When you return to the Capital in the future, you can simply treat him to a pot then,” Chen Yuan laughed heartily.
Over the days they had interacted, the unfamiliarity between Chen Yuan and Zhang Xuan had vanished, and once they regarded each other as equals, they found each other’s company quite agreeable.
Chen Yuan was happy to make friends with soone like Zhang Xuan, who had both background and strength, and differed from typical officials’ sons.
He truly was not ordinary. As the son of a Divine Envoy, Zhang Xuan could have found a relaxing and rewarding position in the Capital, but he chose to co to Qingzhou to serve as Green Envoy.
To the average person, the position of Green Envoy ca with great power, but for Zhang Xuan, it really ant little. Didn’t Tao Qingyuan eagerly want to go to the Capital for a ‘minor official’ role? With the background of ‘my father, Divine Envoy Zhang,’ even in the Capital, he probably needed to fear no one.
“It is so.”
Zhang Xuan’s usually solemn face also broke into a smile.
“After Gold Mountain Monastery, Azure Flood Dragon Association, and Dragon Tiger Sect are gone, your days will get much better,” Chen Yuan mused, sipping his drink and gazing in the direction of Nanling Prefecture City.
Now, all Zhang Xuan had to do was to hold steady, and even if he did nothing, he would still get credit.
Being cared for by his father is truly comfortable!
“You might find it sowhat pretentious of to say, but what do those forces amount to in front of ? My original plan was to uproot all of the Five Great Forces.
But now it’s not bad either, Changle Gang is as obedient as a dog, Shenxiao Hall doesn’t dare to make a fuss, and with Wei Xin dead, it’s questionable whether his sect can even continue its legacy.”
After raising his cup, Zhang Xuan drained it in one gulp.
“Wei Xin was soone who knew how to adapt to current affairs…”
“This is how it goes when people age, they no longer have the boldness of their youth. You are different; with top-notch talent and a thick-skinned, ruthless nature,
your future is truly boundless.”
Zhang Xuan seed to have let go, or maybe he was just releasing so emotions before Chen Yuan’s departure. In any case, he was very different from before.
Of course, it could also be because he was slightly tipsy.
Spiritual Wine is different from ordinary drinks, and Chen Yuan could feel it himself: the bone-deep potency of the alcohol was simply unassimilable.
“Who dares to talk about a future in front of you?”
“You rascal.”
“Speaking of which, I’ve been aning to ask,” said Chen Yuan, his eyelids drooping, “are there any experts from your Zhang Xi in Qingzhou City?”
Zhang Xuan looked at Chen Yuan with a smile that was not quite a smile: “Weren’t you considering it?”
“Joining your Zhang Xi naturally requires so thought, but that doesn’t prevent from establishing good relationships with experts from your Zhang Xi,” Chen Yuan replied with a laugh.
Although he had the protection of the Golden Envoy Jiang He, he wasn’t satisfied. Naturally, he wanted to foster good relationships with others, as it would benefit him later on.
“I’ve prepared that for you. You didn’t think I ca just for a farewell drink, did you?” Zhang Xuan seed to return to his indifferent deanor, pulling out a letter from his chest and handing it to Chen Yuan.
“You can read this while you’re on the road. On one hand, it’ll keep you inford about the situation within Qingzhou City, and on the other hand, it notes the experts close to our Zhang Xi.”
Chen Yuan kept the letter close. Zhang Xuan was reliable—when you needed him, he truly helped!
“Then I won’t stand on ceremony with you.”
“There’s no need for pleasantries. Even if you don’t join the Zhang Xi, being on good terms with us is worthwhile. Joining a faction prematurely could lead to the pressure of other factions,” Zhang Xuan said earnestly.
Without any appetizers, the pot of Spiritual Wine was almost finished within an hour by Chen Yuan and Zhang Xuan. Even for Reach Profound Martial Artists as powerful as they were, their faces showed a bit of a flush.
The potency of Spiritual Wine is indeed difficult to dispel.
Chen Yuan also realized that after drinking half a pot of the wine, the Innate True Essence in his Dantian had beco purer, and even his vitality had sowhat increased.
No wonder Zhang Xuan was reluctant to drink it; he thought this one pot of imperial Spiritual Wine must be worth several Primordial Crystals.
Wealthy people really have it great!
The two chatted about many things, including the current situation in Jianghu, the undercurrents within the court, and so legendary events that once shook Jianghu— all skillfully steered by Chen Yuan.
Zhang Xuan also shared so stories about the top ten Immortal Sects.
He talked about how at the beginning of the Great Jin dynasty, Bodhisattva-level powerhouses from Spirit Mountain aided the dynasty, suppressing countless forr Chu soldiers; how the Shushan Sword Immortals were renowned, with eight hundred Sword Immortals erging from Shushan, majestically ascending to heaven;
how Wudang Mountain had a mad elder who, for so unknown reasons three hundred years ago, drew the sect-affirming True Martial Sword and in just an hour, annihilated a top sect.
Chen Yuan was profoundly stirred; this was what he called Jianghu!
Zhang Xuan raised his last cup of Spiritual Wine with a smile:
“After sending you off for a thousand miles, we must eventually part. Let’s end today’s drinking here. When I visit Qingzhou another day, we’ll have a proper drink.”
Chen Yuan likewise raised his cup:
“All is understood over drinks.”
Having said that, the two drank the wine in their cups and shared a knowing smile.
With a wave of his hand, Yue Shan and the others waiting nearby approached on their horses. They dismounted and gave a bow to Zhang Xuan for without him, they would have had little to do with Chen Yuan.
Zhang Xuan scanned them over and nodded his head once.
Chen Yuan mounted his horse with ease, nodded to Zhang Xuan, pulled the reins, and galloped away, leaving Zhang Xuan standing alone for a mont.
On this day, Chen Yuan left Nanling Prefecture and embarked on a new journey. Perhaps more legends about him would reach Nanling Prefecture City, perhaps not…
This day was the sixteenth of the second month in the eighth year of Jin Jingtai!
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A new journey, a new departure. Having completed his foundational accumulation, the esteed Mr. Chen would now truly enter Jianghu and compete against the outstanding talents of the world! Thank you for your support!
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