In the main hall of the Chen Mansion, a few won had already returned to their rooms.
At this mont, Chen Xuan, Pei Geng, and Ning Xian were gathered around a large map.
This map included not only Celestial Water Commandery but also several neighboring prefectures.
To obtain this map, Pei Geng had spent considerable effort.
"According to the information the Pei Family has gathered recently, many counties east of Yunze County have already fallen, so we must choose a county close to Celestial Water Commandery! The closer it is, the safer it will be!"
Pei Geng’s finger was now placed on Yunze County.
Then he drew a long circle with Yunze County as the center, and among the counties within the circle, if the court turned a blind eye, it would only be a matter of ti before these counties were breached by the rebels.
So, those places cannot be considered.
In response, Ning Xian nodded, agreeing with his perspective.
This matched the information he got from the black market.
However...
"It’s very strange now, so many counties have been attacked by the rebels, yet Celestial Water Commandery has not reacted at all!"
At this mont, his face showed deep concern.
"Uncle Ning, do you an Celestial Water Commandery might not be safe either?"
"There’s a strong possibility, if these counties are breached by the rebels one by one, then by that ti... Celestial Water Commandery will be surrounded by these rebels, and then it will be dangerous!"
Suddenly, Chen Xuan was also silent.
At first, the place he wanted to go was Celestial Water Commandery, after all, it was a commandery, it’s surely not easy for the rebels to break through, and the court wouldn’t just ignore it.
But now, after Ning Xian’s analysis, it seems it really is risky.
Where then should they go?
"Here!" At this mont, Pei Geng pointed to the map, where the words ’Youlan Mansion’ were written!
"Here?" Ning Xian hesitated for a mont, then suddenly laughed, "Yes, this place is good! And it’s definitely safe!"
Seeing the two so certain, Chen Xuan also carefully looked at the position of Youlan Mansion.
According to the map, it’s located to the west of Celestial Water Commandery, marked as 500 kiloters apart on the map.
But... if Celestial Water Commandery falls, wouldn’t the next target be it?
Then why are they both so sure that Youlan Mansion will be fine?
"It’s like this, because the Mansion Master of Youlan Mansion is said to be a Second-Grade expert, with him sitting firmly, those rebels wouldn’t dare to act rashly!" Ning Xian explained at this mont.
"Second Grade!"
Chen Xuan imdiately exclaid.
"Yes, Second Grade! Among the rebels, the highest reported are only Third Grade, although there are many of them, facing a Second-Grade Martial Artist, even if nurous Third Grades besiege, the consequences are sothing the rebels can’t accept, so with him there, Youlan Mansion is very safe!"
"Then it’s Youlan Mansion!"
Chen Xuan slapped these three words with his palm.
....
The next day!
On the ship docked at the Chen Mansion’s dock.
Everything had been prepared; whatever could be taken had almost all been moved on board.
At this mont, Chen Xuan stood on the deck at the bow of the ship, gazing in the direction of the county town.
Yet a few thousand ters away from the big ship, there were three or four small boats that had been lingering there since early morning.
"Those people should be sent by Hongze to monitor us, should I go deal with them?"
"No need!"
Then he looked toward Xiaobai on the mast, "Xiaobai, go, eat them!"
"Hiss hiss hiss~~~"
Seemingly responding to him, Xiaobai transford into a white shadow and leapt into the water, imdiately raising huge waves a few ters high.
After such a long ti, Xiaobai was now ten ters long, and as thick as the waist of an adult man.
Xiaobai’s strength now was no less than that of a Seventh-Grade Martial Artist, let alone these people.
In just a mont, screams were heard.
"Let’s go!"
The big ship began to move slowly, sailing in the direction of Changling River.
....
The day after Chen Xuan’s departure.
Yunze County was breached.
Hongze resisted fiercely, but ultimately couldn’t prevail and was ’beheaded’ on the spot!
The rebels entered the city, the Chen Family was the first to surrender, handing over all family wealth.
Following the Chen Family’s lead, other Yunze County families also imitated them, seeking a way to survive.
And the rebels not only refrained from mass killings, but instead distributed so food to the ordinary citizens in the city.
These people beat drums and gongs to welco them!
To them, the rebels weren’t rebels but benevolent righteous soldiers.
For a ti, the reputation of the righteous army as a benevolent and just force rose again.
So even went so far as to curse the court, arguing that in years of great disaster, they ignored the common people, and thus deserved to be overthrown.
...
In a flash, Chen Xuan and his group had been on the big ship for more than a month.
At this mont, on the third floor of the cabin.
Ning Xian and Pei Geng looked at the map, calculating how long it would take to reach Youlan Mansion.
"Uncle Ning, Father-in-law!"
At this ti Chen Xuan ca in, approached the two, looked at the map, and asked, "How much longer will it take?"
For this past month, he was really fed up with it.
A dignified Fifth-Grade Martial Artist, yet seasick.
The previous days were truly torturous, fortunately, he gradually adapted these days, getting much better.
But,
On the vast river, all day long, not to ntion people, even birds were scarce.
Except for so activity at night, during the day, other than cultivating, it’s staring at the river.
"At most, by tomorrow, we should reach the dock of Youlan Mansion!"
"That’s great!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan imdiately beca excited, he really had enough of being on this ship.
Sure enough,
By the afternoon of the second day, as the silhouette of the dock appeared in everyone’s sight, the excitent on their faces was overflowing.
"Brother Xuan, I haven’t bathed for so long, I stink! Sll ?"
Saying this, she leaned toward Chen Xuan.
"Alright, alright, once we get ashore, we’ll find an inn to have you all wash up well, then have a good al."
"Yay... Xiaohai, we can have so tasty food!"
The little girl twirled hand in hand with Xiaohai on the deck.
Chen Xuan smiled at the two of them. Not to ntion them, even he, who was used to daily bathing at the Chen Mansion, found it extrely uncomfortable to go so long without washing.
Moreover,
with such intense nightly activities, he was drenched in sweat.
Even the sll on his body was starting to fernt.
...
Their boat slowly approached the shore.
However, due to the current turmoil, and the fear that spies from the rebel armies might infiltrate Youlan Mansion, as soon as the boat docked, a team of soldiers wearing armor and ard with long swords ca aboard.
At first, they were sowhat worried. After all, they had no identity in Youlan Mansion, and Yunze County had already fallen.
If these people were to make things difficult and arrest them as spies, they would be helpless.
But after Pei Geng’s skillful maneuvering and a thick stack of silver notes, the problem was quickly resolved.
"Indeed, no matter where you are, money can solve ninety-nine percent of the problems."
Chen Xuan mused to himself.
After clearing the way with silver, they smoothly disembarked.
They found an inn nearby.
The first thing they did was to take a bath.
In the room at that mont, Chen Xuan was sitting in a half-height bathtub, leaning his head against the edge, eyes closed, feeling quite content.
Creaaak... the door opened.
"Husband..." Pei Yuenan’s gentle voice erged.
She walked over to Chen Xuan’s side, "The al is ready, just waiting for you!"
"Alright!"
He then stood up, facing her directly, and deliberately shook the "flagpole."
"Eww!"
Pei Yuenan blushed slightly, spat at him, then picked up the bathing towel and carefully wiped him down.
Serving him as he dressed, with quite the deanor of a little woman.
...
In the elegant room.
Not until Chen Xuan had taken his seat did the others begin to eat.
It must be said that Youlan Mansion is truly a large place, and the food here far surpasses the restaurants in Yunze County. Even Pei Yuenan’s Ink Lotus Pavilion cannot compare.
While eating, Chen Xuan and several others discussed the upcoming arrangents.
First, the identities of the few people need to be arranged as soon as possible, otherwise acting in Youlan Mansion would bring many inconveniences.
Second, find a large residence. After all, so many people living in an inn is inconvenient.
Regarding these matters,
Chen Xuan entrusted them to Pei Geng, as he was more familiar with such things.
...
Three days later.
Chen Xuan stood in front of a residence, with two large crimson lanterns at the entrance.
Still a Chen Mansion!
A courtyard with three entrances and exits, not grand in size nor as luxurious as the previous Chen Mansion, but ample enough for all of them.
After all, they had just arrived here, it’s better to keep a low profile.
Chen Xuan and his won stayed in the back courtyard.
Pei Geng, Pei Hu, and Ning Xian chose the middle courtyard.
As for the front courtyard, it was the living area for the forr servants of the Chen Mansion.
While Xiaobai, Chen Xuan decided to leave it in the waters by the dock, as long as it doesn’t harm anyone, it’s fine.
...
In the blink of an eye, it was winter again.
Since coming to Youlan Mansion, almost a year had passed.
In the side room of the back courtyard.
Chen Xuan finished his daily cultivation, twisting his neck, making crunching sounds.
Feeling his stiff neck relax a bit, he summoned the system.
[Na: Chen Xuan]
[Lifespan: 18/240]
[Special Tool: Spring Water (skill point bonus 20%), Immaculate (cultivation technique, martial arts comprehension difficulty reduced by 20%)]
[Spouse Bound: Su Yun]
[Realm: Fifth Grade (Body Cleansing (Bone Grinding 50%))]
[Cultivation Technique: Nine Revolutions Secret Technique (Lower Part) (Mastery (330/16000))]
[Skills: Flowing Cloud Body Technique (Mastery), Absorbing Palm (Perfection)]
...
[Skill Points: 15255]
’Just a few more points and I can upgrade the Nine Revolutions Secret Technique to the next realm.’
However...
Even if the Nine Revolutions Secret Technique reaches perfection, it is rely Fourth Grade.
What should be done thereafter?
Chen Xuan had been troubled by this issue for so ti.
"Could I be stuck at Fourth Grade for a lifeti?"
For soone with a system, this was quite disheartening, but the cultivation technique... the cultivation technique!
It’s so difficult to obtain! Especially the top-level cultivation techniques, almost all of them are in the hands of the court.
Could it be that he has to snatch them?
He vigorously shook his head, dismissing such suicidal thoughts.
He hadn’t lived enough yet!
Suddenly, his stomach let out a series of "gurgle gurgle..." sounds.
Chen Xuan looked down, patting his stomach.
Really... such a headache, you’re fine, just hungry!
With the enhancent of his strength, the daily consumption was becoming increasingly high.
Now even the at of low-level demon beasts can’t satisfy him anymore.
At the very least, he needs mid-level ones.
"Gurgle gurgle..."
"Stop growling, let’s go eat!"
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