Chen Jiuyang finally learned that the Chen family patriarch's real name was Chen Biandao.
The Chen family patriarch, Chen Biandao, smiled and said, "It's also the blessing of our ancestors, and the children have also strived for themselves."
Chen Jiuyang also learned that the Sword Holder of Feng Province was named Nantang.
Nantang spoke, "Those who can rank on the潛王榜 (Qianwang Bang) at the age of twenty-three are only Chen Jiuyang of your Chen family and the young princess of Prince Gong's family."
Prince Gong's family's young princess?
Chen Jiuyang looked closely at the 潛王榜 (Qianwang Bang). Fifth on the list was Gong Liexian!
The Chen family patriarch said, "The young princess Gong Liexian is the daughter of the First Prince of our Long Kingdom, Prince Gong."
Chen Jiuyang's heart trembled slightly, his gaze shifting. For the daughter of the First Prince to rank fifth on the 潛王榜 (Qianwang Bang) at the age of twenty-three, her strength must be terrifyingly unusual. He, Chen Jiuyang, was currently merely... ninety-sixth.
Nantang spoke, "Chen Jiuyang, do you know why I wanted to see you today?"
This Sword Holder of Feng Province had been kind to Chen Jiuyang, so Chen Jiuyang treated him with great respect, cupping his fists and bowing, "Your junior is ignorant, please speak directly, senior."
Nantang narrowed his eyes, "Do you know that the Hall Master of the Lotus Sect in Fengcheng is dead? The Saintess of the Lotus Sect has come to take charge of Fengcheng, and her purpose is self-evident."
"The Saintess of the Lotus Sect?!" The Chen family patriarch's expression changed slightly, "How did this little monster come to Fengcheng, and who sent her?"
"Thank you for the information, Brother Nantang. I will be sure to guard against it."
"Hmm." Nantang nodded slowly, "It's rare for our Feng Province to have a good潛王 (Qianwang). I don't want him to be inexplicably extinguished."
"This is one matter I called you here for. There is another matter. The new Chief Constable of the Six Doors of Feng Province arrives in Fengcheng today to take up his post, and accompanying him is the Sword Holder Gong Liexian."
The Chen family patriarch's expression relaxed, and he smiled slightly, "So that's how it is. Brother Nantang, can you say everything at once? You almost scared me into sending Jiuyang directly to Longjing for refuge."
"Patriarch?" The Chen family patriarch said, "Prince Gong is stationed in the west of Long Kingdom and was once severely injured by the Holy Son of the Lotus Sect, remaining unconscious to this day. The young princess Gong Liexian, upon seeing an important figure of the Lotus Sect, will pursue and kill them to avenge Prince Gong."
The First Prince of Long Kingdom is still unconscious?
Is this Lotus Sect so evil and powerful?
Chen Jiuyang frowned slightly.
"The third matter." Nantang's gaze fell intensely on Chen Jiuyang, "Marquis Xuanyang, I hear your medical skills are profound?"
Nantang's address to Chen Jiuyang had changed.
Chen Jiuyang's expression became serious, and he said, "It's not bad. In terms of medical skills, I dare to claim second place in the world, and no one else dares to claim first."
"If that is the case, then I trouble Marquis Xuanyang to diagnose and treat my Prince." A middle-aged man in a Six Doors constable uniform, exuding an intense aura, walked out from the darkness.
This Six Doors constable uniform was very special; Chen Jiuyang had only seen it on Xi Butui.
He assumed this person was the new Chief Constable of the Six Doors.
Upon seeing this person, the Chen family patriarch immediately looked solemn, "Should I address you as Duke Xiping, or Great General Zhenxi, or Ji Chengping who broke the axe?"
"As you wish, either is fine," the middle-aged man with a strong aura replied casually to the Chen family patriarch, his gaze fixed on Chen Jiuyang, "Marquis Xuanyang, what are your thoughts?"
"It is my duty to diagnose and treat the First Prince of our Long Kingdom! However..." Chen Jiuyang said, "May I wait until after the Long Kingdom Martial Arts Ranking competition?"
Ji Chengping stared at Chen Jiuyang for a long time before saying, "Yes."
The title of Duke was very special, only conferred under a King who had achieved the title of King, and who had made great contributions to the country, without reaching the Heavenly Realm. Xi Butui did not even have this qualification.
The appearance of any Duke represented the attitude and intentions of the King behind them.
The Chen family patriarch said, "Jiuyang, you go back first. I have something to discuss with Brother Nantang and Duke Ji."
"Okay."
Chen Jiuyang nodded and then left.
This visit to the Six Doors had brought a lot of information, and Chen Jiuyang needed to digest it one by one.
As Chen Jiuyang left the Six Doors, a Six Doors constable handed him a document, "This is from the Sword Holder."
Chen Jiuyang opened it and saw it was information about the Saintess of the Lotus Sect.
A beautiful photograph came into view, with large, watery eyes, pure and alluring.
The name of this Saintess of the Lotus Sect was 'Ming Huatong', followed by her information.
Twenty-seven years old, Earth Realm sixth layer, mastering peak divine intent.
This woman was skilled in seduction, liked to bully the weak, and her methods were malicious.
Chen Jiuyang's brow furrowed slightly. She liked to bully the weak. Her transfer to Fengcheng clearly indicated her target was him.
Chen Jiuyang gently shook his palm, and the document in his hand turned to dust.
A glint flashed in his eyes. Long Kingdom was vast, and there were so many prodigies. In Feng Province, Chen Jiuyang might be able to claim the title of the best among the younger generation, but in the entire Long Kingdom, he was somewhat lacking.
On the 潛王榜 (Qianwang Bang) alone, there were many experts of the younger generation. The 潛王榜 (Qianwang Bang) only recorded those qualified to be promoted to Heavenly Realm Kings. Disciples of martial sects like Ming Huatong were not eligible to enter the 潛王榜 (Qianwang Bang), so there were countless experts among the younger generation of Long Kingdom.
The Martial Ranking was an event a martial artist could only participate in once in their lifetime, with an age limit of under fifty.
Thinking of this, Chen Jiuyang's blood boiled, and his fighting spirit erupted. With these individuals existing in his martial path, they were excellent whetstones.
Returning to the riverside in Qingzhu Village, Ziyang County, Chen Jiuyang stood by the river, lost in thought.
Suddenly, a strange bird cry echoed from high above.
Chen Jiuyang looked up at the sound and saw a strange bird, two meters in body length and with a five-meter wingspan, slowly descending from the sky towards the open space where he was.
Long Kingdom's prohibition stated that only those with the titles of Marquis or King, military legions, or government officials could purchase or ride private jets. However, there was no restriction on people cultivating such strange birds as mounts to replace private jets.
As the large bird landed, a woman in pure white, with a lotus-like demeanor and large, watery eyes, slid off its back.
This woman was the Saintess of the Lotus Sect, Ming Huatong. Her breathing was slightly disordered, but her aura remained undiminished.
"Clang—"
Chen Jiuyang slowly drew his saber, his face indifferent, his voice cold:
"Well done, Saintess Ming Huatong of the Lotus Sect. Today, upon arriving in Feng Province, you come to seek trouble with me."
"So be it. Since you think I am easy to bully, then let us fight to the death."
As his voice fell, Chen Jiuyang slashed out with his saber, a cold light flashing.
"Screech—"
The two-meter-long bird was instantly killed by Chen Jiuyang's saber, while Ming Huatong reacted swiftly, dodging Chen Jiuyang's strike.
Ming Huatong's expression turned completely cold as she looked at Chen Jiuyang:
"Kid, how dare you kill my mount? If you want to die, then I will send you on your way!"
As her voice fell, a cold, peculiar true qi erupted from her body, surging towards Chen Jiuyang.
"Hahahaha, well said, Saintess of the Lotus Sect who twists right and wrong! Clearly, you came to seek trouble with me, yet it has become me provoking you?"
"This is truly laughable. There is no need for words with someone like you. Die for me!!!"
Chen Jiuyang's blood surged within him, and a terrifying aura that made people's hearts palpitate erupted from his body.
Ming Huatong's pupils contracted slightly. What kind of place was this Feng Province? She had just been ambushed by Gong Liexian and barely escaped. She was preparing to find a place to catch her breath, but as soon as she landed, she encountered a young expert who gave her a sense of extreme danger.