Morning!
Chen Xuan just opened his eyes and, upon seeing the information displayed at the corner of his eye, sighed that the hard work of the past half-month hadn’t been in vain.
[Four tis the happiness last night, rewarded with 850 skill points, Famous Spring Water bonus of 255 points.]
That’s 50 points more than he had previously estimated.
He habitually opened the panel.
[Realm: Martial Cultivator: Third Grade (Organ Tempering (24%)), Spirit Cultivator: Sixth Level]
[Cultivation Technique: Nine Revolutions Secret Technique (Zhen Realm), Myriad Manifestation Skill (Second Layer (102/16000))]
[Skills:
Eight Directions of the Nether Realm (Mastery (50/20000))
]
...
[Skill Points: 2439]
"With the upgrade of the Myriad Manifestation Skill to the second layer, the Spirit Cultivator has reached the sixth level, and the Eight Directions of the Nether Realm has also been upgraded to the mastery level."
This is the harvest of the past half-month.
Yet these skill points are once again running low.
"Sigh! Not enough, absolutely not enough!"
Now Chen Xuan’s cultivation techniques, martial skills, and divine techniques all require thousands to tens of thousands; like the upgrade of the Divine Foot Technique alone requires 60,000 skill points.
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Thinking about the upcoming realms, he even feels his liver tremble... oh! No, it’s his kidneys!
It’s too difficult, each one is like a money-eating beast!
Closing the panel, he prepared to get up. He hadn’t been to the Divine Capture Bureau for half a month, it was ti to show his face.
...
As usual, he had breakfast with several won.
This was a habit he had ford over the years, listening to the won’s chatter and occasionally chiming in. It was only during these monts that he felt truly relaxed, feeling the warmth of ho.
What surprised him, however, was that today Yue Nan also planned to go to the Ink Lotus Pavilion, saying she wanted to et Pei Geng.
After all, she hadn’t seen him for over a month.
So, Chen Xuan first sent her over and then headed to the Governnt Office of the Divine Capture Bureau.
Unexpectedly, just after entering the Divine Capture Bureau, he saw Qin Gang walking over with a serious expression.
"Boss, if you hadn’t co today, I would have gone to the Chen Mansion to find you."
Seeing him so serious, Chen Xuan also realized that sothing major must have happened; otherwise, he wouldn’t have said he needed to go to the Chen Mansion.
But he still sat down unhurriedly before asking, "What’s wrong? Has sothing big happened?"
"Last night my dad ca ho and said the court is going to send troops?"
"Send troops? So suddenly?"
Chen Xuan’s eyebrows furrowed. Since the last major defeat of the court, it had been silent for such a long ti. Why suddenly decide to mobilize now?
Could it be... is the rebellious army planning to establish a nation?
The Great Xia is panicking?
"Specifically, my dad didn’t say, but there’s quite a stir. Apart from this, I don’t know much, except that in Jingzhou, the court has practically emptied the military forces of all four major counties, along with the Imperial Army. It seems they intend to reclaim Yu Province!"
"Yu Province? Doesn’t that an they’ll pass through Youlan Mansion!"
Jingzhou and Yu Province’s inevitable route is through Youlan Mansion.
"Yes, and my dad also vaguely hinted that this ti they might also draw from Youlan Mansion’s forces, not just the Patrol Camp!"
"Does that an the Divine Capture Bureau might also be involved?"
"Yes!"
Qin Gang nodded solemnly.
Whoosh—
Instantly, Chen Xuan wasn’t in a good mood anymore, damn it.
If things are indeed as Qin Gang said, then wouldn’t he also have to go to war?
’Screw that!’
Whoever wants to go can go; he definitely won’t. If push cos to shove, he’ll quit being the Deputy Director of the Divine Capture Bureau.
Such a dangerous thing, not to ntion, he can’t yet reveal his Third Grade strength. If there are so many experts, once he’s seen through, it’ll be troubleso.
Even if not, he can’t leave the won at ho. He needs skill points! Just for this reason alone, he can’t go.
"Boss, is there any way not to go?"
Qin Gang hadn’t slept all night, troubled over the news. According to his dad, the only way not to go was to withdraw from the Divine Capture Bureau, but his heart was reluctant.
Now in the Divine Capture Bureau of the East District, Chen Xuan doesn’t actually manage things. Officially, he’s just the Chief Constable, but practically, he’s not much different from the Chief Constable.
Of course, if it was just about power, he wouldn’t care. The key was those damned contribution points.
Even though his talent is average, he still wants to acquire a Third Grade cultivation technique.
Originally he thought he’d just endure it, since he’s young and has ti, that one day he could exchange for it.
But he hadn’t expected this turn of events.
His dad finally told him to handle it himself!
"Haha..." Chen Xuan saw him looking like he was constipated, extrely uncomfortable.
Truly worthy of being his subordinate, having the sa thoughts as him!
So he spoke softly, "So simple; can’t you think of it? Just don’t go."
"Haha, I’m afraid if charges co down from above... so..."
Of course, he’d thought of this thod, but the key issue was that he feared it might seem intentional.
In the Divine Capture Bureau, he’s protected by Chen Xuan, so he should be fine. But if the court isn’t convinced and charges co down, it’ll be troubleso then.
"You sly rascal, understood. It’s simple; I’ll give you a punch, and later say you were ineffective, so I punished you, but I was too heavy-handed, so it’s understandable."
What a trickster.
"Haha, then thank you for the punch, Boss."
Qin Gang wasn’t embarrassed at being seen through in one sentence; he was incredibly grateful in his heart.
It really is more important to have a good superior than anything else.
Being able to et Chen Xuan might be considered an accumulation of good deeds from a past life, but... he then asked with so concern, "And you, what will you do?"
Having known his personality for so long, going to war, impossible, absolutely impossible.
"I won’t do it, it’s just a re Deputy Director of the Divine Capture Bureau!"
Chen Xuan spread his hands, looking indifferent.
He had silver with the Ink Lotus Pavilion, and he lacked nothing in terms of cultivation techniques, so this position was of no use to him.
Besides, his master was Xuan Er, and he and Ye Yilan were life-and-death brothers. With this identity, no one would dare to touch him in this Youlan Mansion.
Moreover, didn’t Ye Yilan want him to beco a live-in son-in-law!
"Boss, you are as carefree as ever, I admire that!"
With the matter settled, Qin Gang reverted to his usual self and started flattering.
"Get lost, you do what you see fit, anyway, when the ti cos, just let cooperate and announce it!" He then stood up, walked into the inner room, and began to cultivate.
...
Until the afternoon, Zhuge Potian sent soone to ask Chen Xuan to go to the Divine Capture Bureau Headquarters.
When Chen Xuan arrived at the hall of the Divine Capture Bureau, he saw him sitting there with a worried expression.
No need to guess, he must have known about the court’s decision to dispatch troops to attack the rebels.
"You’re here!"
Zhuge Potian’s voice was sowhat hoarse.
"I’m here!"
"Take a seat." Zhuge Potian gestured to a chair beside him.
"What’s the matter, sir?" Chen Xuan asked, though he knew the reason.
"The court wants to send troops to attack the rebels, they need to pass through Youlan Mansion, and they’re going to withdraw all the forces from Youlan Mansion, including the Divine Capture Bureau!"
The words "Divine Capture Bureau" were emphasized particularly strongly.
After a mont’s pause, he continued:
"I called you here to inform you so that you can be ntally prepared, and this matter has not been announced yet, so don’t tell anyone else for now!"
But what Chen Xuan said next left him dumbfounded.
"In that case, I won’t be the Deputy Director anymore, I’m not going to war!"
It was as if Zhuge Potian was looking at a fool.
"What’s wrong, sir!"
What kind of look is that? It made him feel a little uneasy.
"Should I say you’re naive or just plain stupid!" Zhuge Potian was speechless, "Do you think by not being the Deputy Director of the Divine Capture Bureau you can escape? Unless you leave Youlan Mansion now, you won’t be able to run!"
"A peak Fourth Grade Martial Dao expert, do you think the court will let you off so easily?"
"Is your brain damaged or sothing?"
"I can’t even quit?" At this mont, Chen Xuan also felt that he had underestimated his own value, or perhaps miscalculated.
Indeed, as Zhuge Potian had described, such experts of this level, even if they’re not court officials, are unlikely to be left alone, unless they leave Youlan Mansion.
"Moreover, the Commander-in-Chief of Jingzhou this ti is the Grand Commander of the Inspectorate, Bai Ze, do you know what his nickna is?"
"I don’t know!" Chen Xuan shook his head, not having a clue.
"The Butcher!" When he ntioned these two words, there was a clear trace of inexplicable fear in his eyes.
Not doing it and leaving, Zhuge Potian had considered this.
After all, he already had Third Grade cultivation techniques, and as for the position of Chief Constable of the Divine Capture Bureau, he could give it up, but ever since learning that Bai Ze was the commander, he abandoned that idea.
After all, he knew that Bai Ze was called the Butcher because he earned that title through killing.
It is said that the words Inspectorate can make those sects’ faces suddenly change color, but the words Bai Ze are enough to make them tremble, especially the experts.
At this mont, Zhuge Potian was extrely serious, warning, "You’d better give up that idea! Otherwise, you’re dead! Even if you leave Youlan Mansion, Bai Ze won’t let you go! The entire Inspectorate will keep hunting you down!"
...
Leaving the Divine Capture Bureau.
Inside the carriage, Chen Xuan felt very unwilling.
Does he really have to go!
According to Zhuge Potian, if Bai Ze gives the order, he won’t even have a chance to refuse.
The Butcher!
What a Butcher!
And he learned from Zhuge Potian that the court was spending major efforts this ti.
Not only attacking Yu Province, but also the other three states of the rebels.
It could be said they’ve mobilized the entire national power of the Great Xia.
He got the feeling of an imminent decisive battle! Is it because the rebels want to establish a country? Such a significant impact?
"Seems like I still have to make a trip to the City Lord’s Mansion."
He sighed softly.
This matter could not be resolved by him, so he needed to ask Ye Yilan, or see if there was an opportunity to ask Xuan Er.
...
Inside the City Lord’s Mansion.
At this ti in the hall, Ye Yilan’s face was also solemn, and the sa was true for Feng Zheng below.
All because the commander of Jingzhou this ti was Bai Ze.
A mass murderer!
When the Great Xia wiped out the sect powers, if the Inspectorate was a blade, then Bai Ze was the tip of that blade!
Charging at the forefront, killing the most people!
"Mansion Master, what do we do? Should we discuss it with Lord Er?"
At this ti, Feng Zheng spoke up to inquire.
After all, if Bai Ze were to withdraw the forces of Youlan Mansion, he wouldn’t be able to avoid it either since he was a Third Grade.
But he didn’t want to go.
Plus, considering the court’s determination this ti, it was quite possible to be the last battle, and by then, let alone his re Third Grade, even those at Second Grade wouldn’t know how many would perish.
So even though he knew Xuan Er was in seclusion, he still said so.
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