For more than ten days, Chen Yuan had already stabilized his cultivation. In addition to that, he practiced swordsmanship and movement techniques every day to enhance his strength. Although Qingzhou City had not urged him yet, he knew that he did not have much time left here.

During this time, he had to improve his strength as much as possible so that he would have more self-protection power even if he went to Qingzhou City. In fact, relatively speaking, Chen Yuan was more willing to become a Qing Envoy of a prefecture, control a territory, and possess great power.

Unfortunately, Chen Yuan's qualifications and merits were not enough to support him to directly take the position of Qing Envoy, otherwise, he would be criticized. Like Zhang Xuan, even if he had a father at the level of the Four Great Divine Envoys, he still had to accumulate merits according to the rules.

At most, it was just a little more convenient than others.

Of course, Chen Yuan also asked Zhang Xuan about this matter. With his father's power, he could indeed arrange a better place for him, but Zhang Xuan wanted to hone himself.

Otherwise, serving as an official in the capital would be more comfortable.

Qingzhou City did not urge Chen Yuan's trip, but Tao Qingyuan's trip could not be delayed. After handing over some affairs of Nanling Prefecture to Zhang Xuan, an order came from Qingzhou City.

According to Tao Qingyuan, it was Jin Envoy Jiang He who personally issued the order, ordering him to arrive in Qingzhou City within seven days.

The specific matters were not specified, but Zhang Xuan guessed that it should be the position in the capital that was urging him. He could not delay too much time and had to take office as soon as possible.

Chen Yuan was also invited to Tao Qingyuan's farewell banquet.

Although it was called a banquet, it was actually just a small gathering. Only Zhang Xuan and Chen Yuan were present. The location was within Zhang Xuan's residence in the Sky Survey Division.

Tao Qingyuan sat in the main seat, with Zhang Xuan and Chen Yuan on the left and right.

Among the three, Zhang Xuan was the first in terms of power, and Chen Yuan was the first in terms of talent, but they had no objection to Tao Qingyuan being in the first place. After all, he was considered their old superior.

Whether it was Zhang Xuan or Chen Yuan, they had both been taken care of by him in Nanling Prefecture.

Although his personality was not decisive, he was very concerned about Chen Yuan and Zhang Xuan, and he had also handled some matters for them before, and even blocked some pressure for Chen Yuan.

"I was thinking of going to Qingzhou City with you, but unfortunately, I have to take a step ahead." Tao Qingyuan smiled at Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan: "Your Excellency is busy with official duties and now holds an important position in the capital. Chen is different. He still holds the position of Sky Survey Envoy."

"An important position in the capital, haha... Tao's limit in this life is only this. But you two are different. I hope you two will give me some pointers in the future."

Tao Qingyuan raised his glass and gestured.

He knew his own limits. Zhang Xuan had a background and resources, while Chen Yuan had talent and perseverance. His future achievements were immeasurable, so he was no longer arrogant.

Zhang Xuan smiled faintly: "Lord Tao is wrong. Lord Tao is now in his prime. When his injuries heal, there is still hope to glimpse the mysteries of the Core Realm."

"Brother Zhang is right." Chen Yuan nodded and smiled.

"You guys..." Tao Qingyuan pointed at Chen Yuan and Zhang Xuan and smiled.

After laughing for a few words, Tao Qingyuan stared at Chen Yuan and said:

"You have delayed a lot of time. Even if you think you are talented, you can't make Jin Envoy Jiang dislike you. It's best to go as soon as possible."

Chen Yuan lowered his eyelids, knowing that Tao Qingyuan was kindly reminding him, and then said:

"Your Excellency, rest assured. Chen knows this matter. He delayed some time before, mainly to stabilize his cultivation realm. At most seven days, he will definitely set off for Qingzhou City."

"It's good that you understand. Jin Envoy Jiang is not old, even younger than Tao, but his personality is decisive and sharp. Don't clash with him in the future..."

Then, Tao Qingyuan said a few things about Jiang He.

The most famous thing was that when Jiang He took office as the Jin Envoy of Qingzhou, a strong man who originally had the hope of taking the position of Jin Envoy of Qingzhou was unhappy and tripped him up.

He thought that Jiang He would settle the matter peacefully, but he did not expect that he would easily find evidence of the strong man's crimes and cut him down with one sword in front of hundreds of thousands of people in Qingzhou City.

Since then, Jiang He's name has been completely famous in Qingzhou.

"Your Excellency, rest assured. Chen has learned a little about Jin Envoy Jiang's reputation during this period of time. He knows his style of doing things and will naturally not clash with him rashly."

He was not a fool. Jiang He was a strong man ranked seventeenth on the Wind and Cloud List and was known as the Sword God. His cultivation was even more unfathomable. How could he feud with him?

Even, his plan was to temporarily rely on this Jin Envoy Jiang. With this backer, Chen Yuan would not dare to act recklessly, but in Qingzhou, he did not need to fear any forces.

Even the top forces with the existence of the Core Realm would not easily provoke Jiang He.

"That's good." Tao Qingyuan stroked his beard and smiled.

But he could not help but worry about Chen Yuan in his heart. He acted arrogantly, often killed and made enemies with others. Although he was talented, he was easy to break if he was too strong. If he provoked some strong men, he might be plotted against.

If he could...

Thinking, Tao Qingyuan turned his gaze to Zhang Xuan, waiting for him to speak.

This banquet for Chen Yuan was not just to send him off. In fact, he also received some hints from Zhang Xuan, as if he wanted to include Chen Yuan in the Zhang clan's faction....

This matter was beneficial to both parties, and he was happy to promote it.

Sensing Tao Qingyuan's gaze, Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment and said softly to Chen Yuan:

"I know that you are extremely talented and will never be trapped in a pond in the future, but geniuses must grow up to be called geniuses. The martial world is dangerous, and so is the imperial court.

If you want to move up in the imperial court, you not only need your own strength and merits, but also someone to take care of you...."

He did not say more, he believed that Chen Yuan understood what he meant.

Frankly speaking, Zhang Xuan really felt that Chen Yuan was extraordinary. He had already shown some differences when he was weak, and now it was even more so.

After listening, Chen Yuan was silent for a moment and did not speak for a while. Zhang Xuan frowned slightly when he saw this, thinking, could it be that the timing of his words was wrong?

Before he could smooth things over, Chen Yuan opened his mouth and said: "Brother Zhang's meaning I understand. Yuan has always remembered his kindness in his heart, and it is also my wish to befriend the Zhang clan."

"But now Yuan's realm is low, and I am afraid that he will not be able to enter the eyes of the Zhang clan. This invitation was made by Brother Zhang himself, right?"

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Zhang Xuan's face. Indeed, inviting Chen Yuan was his idea, and he did not discuss it with the people of the Zhang clan's faction, because Chen Yuan was right, his current realm was only eye-catching, and he had not reached the point of invitation.

It was just that he loved talents eagerly.

"It is too early to talk about factions now, and it is not a good choice for both of us. Why don't we talk about it after I form the Heaven Core?

I believe that at that time, Yuan will also be able to enter the eyes of the Zhang clan, and it will not make it difficult for Brother Zhang."

These were the words Chen Yuan said after careful consideration.

He did not want to intervene in factions too early now. The Zhang clan's faction could not give him much help in Qingzhou. If he blatantly waved the banner of the Zhang clan, it would not only make the other party's enemies hate him, but also make Jin Envoy Jiang He unhappy.

This Jin Envoy was said to be not in any faction, but with his own strength and talent, even the several factions in the Sky Survey Division did not dare to underestimate him.

Also, Chen Yuan did not want to lose this 'friend', Zhang Xuan.

The Zhang clan, as the name suggests, was a faction centered on Zhang Xuan's father, the Divine Envoy. Zhang Xuan's position was undoubtedly important.

If he joined, his relationship with Zhang Xuan would not be so pure.

He would not have these concerns after he formed the Core. At that time, even if he did not join the Zhang clan, he could still befriend them, and perhaps there would be other options.

In the final analysis, Chen Yuan has never been one to live under others for a long time. He has ambition and does not want to be imprisoned.

Silently savoring the meaning in Chen Yuan's words, Zhang Xuan knew that he seemed to be impulsive. Chen Yuan was not enthusiastic about factions, and vaguely had some sense of equality with them.

Of course, Zhang Xuan did not feel uncomfortable in his heart. Although he had not been in contact with Chen Yuan for a long time, he knew what kind of character he was.

The timing of the invitation was indeed wrong, and he also realized one of his mistakes, even if he was invited, it should not be him who spoke.

He had a deep background and few friends. In fact, he also wanted to make some 'equal' friends without relying on his father's influence. Chen Yuan's current relationship with him had this trend.

If he invited him into the Zhang clan, their relationship....

Tao Qingyuan saw that the scene was a little quiet, and then raised the wine glass in his hand to signal the two to drink. He did not say anything, and did not think that Chen Yuan did not appreciate it.

In other words, he was asking to enter the Zhang clan for protection, but Chen Yuan's future was very different, the Heaven Core Realm was a good threshold.

A Grandmaster-level powerhouse, any force has to value, and Chen Yuan can even establish himself as a force.

"You are right, if so, then we will talk about it after the Heaven Core. We will not talk about anything else between you and me, we are very compatible, and we will be called brothers in the future."

Zhang Xuan raised his glass.

Although Chen Yuan did not agree now, with him there, Chen Yuan was still close to their line. He had a hunch that Chen Yuan's future growth must be extraordinary.

Even...

Chen Yuan's growth trajectory made him seem to see another Jiang He.

"Okay."

Chen Yuan smiled, relieved.

Raising their glasses to drink, the three of them talked about everything. Most of them were Tao Qingyuan and Zhang Xuan talking, while Chen Yuan listened carefully, occasionally smiling and nodding.

This small banquet was very harmonious. None of the three were arrogant, but looked at each other with equal attitudes.

After about a few hours, Chen Yuan felt that it was almost time, gave Zhang Xuan a look, and at the same time stood up and raised his glass to Tao Qingyuan and said:

"The mountains are high and the road is far, Lord Tao, please be careful on this trip. You and I will have a time to meet in the future."

Tao Qingyuan laughed a few times heroically and nodded:

"Okay, I appreciate the kind words of the two of you. The capital is deep, so I must act carefully on this trip. You two must come as soon as possible."

"Okay."

"Rest assured."