The Dragon Country's luck had been recovering for several years.
The King of Yan had been promoted to Emperor Yan.
Xi Butui had also advanced from the peak of the Earth Realm to the Heaven Realm.
The veteran Human Kings were all focused on improving their cultivation.
The Immortal Alliance was a lingering shadow in the hearts of many Human Kings, local chief constables, and Sword Holders.
The Human King system was ultimately suppressed by the Immortal Alliance, and the Immortal Alliance had already exposed its ugly face.
Xi Butui stood before a massive floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the bustling Fengcheng, with its endless stream of cars and hurried pedestrians. Despite the busyness, life was ultimately guaranteed safety. His eyes were indifferent, "How much longer can these peaceful days last?"
"Knock knock!"
A knock sounded at the door.
"Come in," Xi Butui replied.
The room door opened, and Chen Jiuyang and Ji Lengyue walked in.
He turned around, saw Chen Jiuyang and Ji Lengyue, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and a faint smile appeared on his face. He said, "This is a rare visitor."
Ji Lengyue appeared somewhat nervous, "Chief Constable, I'm here today to apply for a transfer to the front lines." She didn't know if Xi Butui would still give Chen Jiuyang face.
Xi Butui smiled and said, "Sit down and talk." His gaze, however, fell upon Chen Jiuyang.
This young man was ultimately too mysterious. No matter how he investigated, he could only grasp the surface of his information. To this day, he had never made a move. The only impression he had was the trace of military will Chen Jiuyang had displayed when they first met years ago.
Recalling it now, that military will still made Xi Butui tremble.
Chen Jiuyang smiled and said, "If she wants to go to the front lines, let her go and see. It's a good opportunity to witness the changes of the great era."
"As long as any cases do not leave Feng Province, I can still protect her safety within this territory."
"Alright," Xi Butui slowly nodded, looking at Ji Lengyue, "Report to the front lines. Make sure you are fully equipped. There have been many cases recently, and you might be very busy."
Unsuppressible joy and excitement flickered in Ji Lengyue's eyes, "Yes, Chief Constable!"
With that, Ji Lengyue turned to leave.
Chen Jiuyang, however, grabbed her hand, "You want to leave already?"
Then, he pointed to his face, implying that Ji Lengyue had to kiss him before she could leave.
Ji Lengyue's fair face instantly flushed red. But due to her inner joy, she leaned over and lightly pecked Chen Jiuyang's cheek before skipping away.
Xi Butui watched this scene expressionlessly. This young man was too unrestrained within his Six Doors, and mysterious, his strength unknown.
Xi Butui picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea, saying faintly, "You don't visit the Three Treasures Hall without a reason. It shouldn't be just for something as trivial as Ji Lengyue's transfer, right?"
If he wanted Ji Lengyue transferred, Chen Jiuyang could just make a phone call.
After all, Ji Lengyue was Chen Jiuyang's woman.
Chen Jiuyang smiled slightly, "Don't say that. I just came out of seclusion to see my woman, and by the way, to give you a gift."
As he spoke, he took out a small glass knife, only thumb-sized, identical to the one he had given Ji Lengyue.
Originally, this was meant for the Yao family's protection. But given the current situation, the Yao family had become arrogant and didn't need his things for the time being. He also didn't want to reveal his strength under the watchful eyes of True Monarch Sanyu, so lying low was more important.
"This is..." Xi Butui's pupils contracted slightly. Having reached the Heaven Realm of martial arts, he could feel a dangerous power within this glass knife.
Chen Jiuyang said, "Within a few years, there may be great changes, or there may not be. It all depends on Emperor Yan's decision. But no matter what decision is made, the threat from the Immortal Alliance is evident."
"If you face a life-and-death struggle with cultivators from the Immortal Alliance in the future, this little thing can protect your life."
Xi Butui's expression turned serious, "Thank you for your trouble."
He then accepted the glass knife.
"I'm leaving, see you next time."
Chen Jiuyang's expression was casual. He lightly got up from the sofa and waved goodbye.
Walking through the urban streets of Fengcheng, the streets that were once filled with electric bikes and bicycles were now filled with people exercising everywhere.
The bustling streets were not commercial streets, but martial arts schools.
Several years after the resurgence, many people had revealed themselves. Who wouldn't want to become one of those powerful beings who could fly and move through the air?
But those with cultivation talent were ultimately a minority.
"Living in seclusion amidst the hustle and bustle..."
Chen Jiuyang had a headache. Currently, his several confidantes were like fire and water. How could he move to Qingzhu Village with peace of mind?
But he only had the Nascent Soul stage cultivation. On one hand, he had to cultivate, and on the other hand, he feared his confidantes would get caught up in troublesome affairs.
If he opened a small shop to conceal his tracks and used the power of 'Crossing Realms,' it would not only facilitate his cultivation but also allow him to protect his confidantes.
"That might work..."
Chen Jiuyang then went to see Qin Rouyu. This girl also gave him a headache. She had actually joined a sect in Fengcheng and become an outer disciple, possessing Qi Refining stage cultivation.
"I have to focus on cultivating longevity, hehe, and see who laughs last among you and your other women," Qin Rouyu had said these exact words.
Qiu Yihan, as always, was at home painting, dancing, and practicing the piano, as if the earth-shattering changes outside had little to do with her.
At twenty years old, her simple heart was still like a blank sheet of paper.
"Only Yuexian and Yihan give me less trouble, but they still can't get along..." Chen Jiuyang rubbed his temples.
The most troublesome among his confidantes was Yun Jingbai. After the Dragon Country's luck revived, her luck soared, and she went to study at Jixia Academy. This made the Yun family overjoyed.
This meant the Yun family was qualified to cultivate the Confucian system.
The top scholarly families, what else did they seek but the Confucian system of Jixia Academy?
Currently, only Qiu Yihan had not embarked on the path of cultivation.
Chen Jiuyang gritted his teeth and directly passed a cultivation technique to Qiu Yihan when he met her, telling her to cultivate well. He would open a small shop in the city later and she could come to find him whenever she had time.
His several confidantes were all engaged to him, but none of them had agreed, not even this girl Qiu Yihan. This forced Chen Jiuyang to prolong the battle.
After imparting the cultivation technique to Qiu Yihan, Chen Jiuyang drove back to Ziyang County, then went to the cave dwelling and awakened 'Crossing Realms.'
He had originally planned to join the Immortal Alliance and get a position. But the current situation with his confidantes meant that Chen Jiuyang could not go into the Immortal Alliance to muddle through.
He moved 'Crossing Realms' to the spiritual脉泉眼 (spiritual pulse spring eye). Directly above the spiritual脉泉眼 was the villa where Chen Jiuyang currently lived alone, making it much more convenient for him to cultivate back and forth.
After Lin Yuexian calmed down, she also came to the Chen family every day. Although she didn't live there, she went grocery shopping and cooked with Chen Jianmin and Zhang Xiuzhen every day, playing and cultivating, clearly aiming to secure the position of the eldest daughter-in-law of the Chen family.
This again gave Chen Jiuyang a headache.