"However, I'm looking for you this time because Second Master sent me to bring you to see him," Zhang Jialong said.
Chen Jiuyang asked, "Alright, let's go see Second Master first."
Upon arriving at the Zhu residence, Zhu Jianjun was practicing martial arts, his body covered in sweat. Seeing Chen Jiuyang, he stopped his practice and waved for the servants to withdraw.
Zhu Jianjun wiped his sweat, and Zhang Jialong poured tea for both of them. Zhu Jianjun smiled at Chen Jiuyang and said, "Jiuyang, first of all, congratulations."
Chen Jiuyang was stunned for a moment. "Second Master, what is the cause for celebration?"
Zhu Jianjun said, "You are already a Xuanjing Grandmaster at such a young age. It was good that you kept the news quiet before, but now that you crippled Gu Biezhen and revealed your strength, do you know that many Grandmasters or sects and factions want to take you as a disciple?"
Chen Jiuyang smiled and said, "I hadn't thought of that. If someone wants to take me as a disciple, what benefits would I get?"
Zhu Jianjun smiled slightly. "There are many benefits, for example, it can resolve your father's troubles."
Chen Jiuyang's expression turned serious. "Is that true?"
Zhu Jianjun nodded. "I'm not joking about this. Your enemy, the Zhong family, is a Grandmaster Marquisate. If you were the disciple of a Grandmaster, the Zhong family would surely bow their heads obediently and clear your father's name."
Chen Jiuyang cupped his fists and bowed. "Please, Second Master, enlighten me."
There must be many hidden aspects to this, which is why Zhu Jianjun specifically invited him over.
Zhu Jianjun said, "Don't join religious sects or factions. It's best to find a Grandmaster who is also a Marquis."
Chen Jiuyang was startled. "Second Master, what is the difference between religious sects and factions and being a Marquis?"
Zhu Jianjun said, "Religious sects and factions have all sorts of messy rules. Grandmasters who are Marquises are controlled by the state. There are also some secrets that I cannot tell you for now. When you become a Marquis yourself, you will be able to access some of them."
"Martial arts powers are divided into three categories: one is the royal nobility, the second is the sects and factions, and the third is the wandering martial artists."
Chen Jiuyang was awestruck and immediately understood. The royal nobility relies on the state, and it's good to have strong backing, but correspondingly, there will be some constraints and tasks. m..oΓg
Chen Jiuyang said, "I understand."
"Then, Second Master, could you tell me, if I were to take a master, which Marquis would be worth following?"
Zhu Jianjun chuckled. "As expected, you grasp things quickly."
"There are thirty-nine Marquises in Feng Province. Among them, Feng Qinghou, Feng Hanhou, and Feng Luohou are the strongest. If any of these three take you as a disciple, you can join them."
"Your enemy, the Zhong family, is Feng Zhuizhou, also a strong family among the top ten Marquises in Feng Province."
Chen Jiuyang was inwardly shocked. Feng Province alone has thirty-nine Marquises. So many Grandmasters have pledged allegiance to the state, what about those hidden from plain sight?
He still underestimated the heroes of the world.
Chen Jiuyang cupped his fists and bowed. "Thank you, Second Master, for your guidance."
Zhu Jianjun chuckled. "Jiuyang, you don't need to be so polite. You healed my old injuries and saved my grandfather. I must inform you of these matters."
After leaving the Zhu residence, Chen Jiuyang received a call from Yao Qianhe. "Young friend Jiuyang, I never expected you to be a Xuanjing Grandmaster."
Chen Jiuyang smiled and said, "Actually, I only broke through recently. It was just luck."
He had only broken through to the Xuanjing realm after returning home from the Sharp Blade Legion, which was no more than half a month ago.
Yao Qianhe said, "My Yao family has received the stone materials you sent. Once these dozens of rough stones are cut, I will transfer the money to your account."
Chen Jiuyang said, "No, Elder Yao. After the stones are cut, please use them all to purchase the medicinal herbs I need."
Chen Jiuyang's big secret was that he possessed the Pure Yang Body, which allowed him to absorb the medicinal power of herbs without limit, thus rapidly improving his strength. Having the Yao family purchase the herbs would help him avoid the risk of exposing this secret.
However, Chen Jiuyang could not hide anything from the cunning old fox, Yao Qianhe. Chen Jiuyang had used all the money to buy medicinal herbs several times, which was somewhat unusual, but he would not expose this secret.
Yao Qianhe said, "Jiuyang, in the next few days, sects, factions, and other important figures should be coming to find you. Do you know that?"
Chen Jiuyang said, "Elder Yao, I already know. I just came from the Zhu family. I plan to seek a Marquis."
Yao Qianhe was speechless. "Then I won't remind you further. I will have Zixuan send you some Marquisate information later. You can choose carefully yourself."
"Alright."
After hanging up Yao Qianhe's call, Chen Jiuyang received another call from Lin Yuexian.
"Mr. Chen, congratulations!" Lin Yuexian's voice on the other end of the phone was somewhat excited.
Chen Jiuyang smiled and said, "What is there to congratulate? It was just luck."
Lin Yuexian also touched upon Chen Jiuyang taking a master. The Lin family intended to establish roots in Feng Province, and they needed strong individuals in all aspects. Chen Jiuyang was a martial arts expert, and he had a close relationship with Lin Yuexian. Chen Jiuyang had also helped the Lin family resolve difficulties twice.
In two months, Lin Yuexian's father would rely on Chen Jiuyang for treatment.
As the young clan leader, Lin Yuexian was very busy recently and could only rest after Lin Buwen recovered from his injuries.
Lin Yuexian said, "Mr. Chen, we are close to finding the culprit. We may need your help again."
"Alright, no problem. Just call me anytime," Chen Jiuyang promised.
After hanging up Lin Yuexian's call, Qiu Hongtu from the Qiu family also called. Qiu Hongtu's voice on the phone was booming. "Doctor Chen, I never imagined that you not only have profound medical skills but are also a martial arts Grandmaster."
"Not at all, not at all. It was just luck," Chen Jiuyang said with a smile. The Qiu family was generous, and Chen Jiuyang also kept in mind the little girl Qiu Yihan with her innate seductive physique. He did not maintain a cold attitude when speaking with Qiu Hongtu.
Qiu Hongtu smiled and said, "Doctor Chen, your professorial thesis has been approved. In a few more days, you will officially assume the position of professor at Fengcheng Medical College."
"Mr. Qiu, I must thank you for this matter." Chen Jiuyang was slightly pleased.
Qiu Hongtu said, "You are too kind. This was already the promise my Qiu family made to Doctor Chen. Moreover, Doctor Chen's medical skills are unparalleled. Two days later is my daughter Qiu Yihan's twentieth birthday. We would like to invite Mr. Chen to the Qiu family for a meal. The invitation has already been sent to your residence."
Chen Jiuyang agreed with a smile. "Okay, I will definitely come then."
He had deliberately protected the little girl Qiu Yihan twice before, and it seemed Qiu Hongtu had noticed something.
However, it didn't matter. He was determined to win over the little girl Qiu Yihan with her innate seductive physique.
What man doesn't like women?
It's just that now, with his father's innocence not yet cleared, he did not want to get involved with women.
Not long after, Yao Zixuan found Chen Jiuyang at home with a stack of documents.
In the car, Yao Zixuan said, "Jiuyang, there's some bad news."
"What news?"
"The Zhong family has released a statement saying they intend to deal with you!"
Chen Jiuyang sneered. "Let them come."
Zhu Jianjun probably considered his feud with the Zhong family when he gave him this advice.
But why would he be afraid?