Inside the Chen mansion's secret chamber.

Chen Yuan, clad in a green robe, sat cross-legged on a prayer mat. His complexion was fair, and his long hair was tied into a topknot. From afar, he truly possessed the appearance of a superior individual.

Since the day he annihilated the Jinshan Temple, he had been recuperating and meditating in the mansion, secluded for several days. Cut off from the world, even his skin seemed to have lightened slightly.

Around Chen Yuan were four Yuan Crystals, noticeably smaller than when he had first obtained them, indicating they had been consumed. These things were quite effective.

If one were to open the door to the secret chamber, they would immediately sense the drastic difference in the concentration of Heaven and Earth spiritual Qi between the outside and inside.

There was at least a four or five-fold difference, which would naturally accelerate a martial artist's cultivation speed.

However, few people in the world would use such extravagant methods. Even if a single Yuan Crystal was valued at ten thousand taels of silver, it would only last for a maximum of three days if continuously consumed.

How many could afford such luxury?

Figures like Shi Yunlong and Tao Qingyuan, even if they possessed some Yuan Crystals, wouldn't dare to squander them like this. They typically only used them at critical junctures during breakthroughs.

After all, even with silver, Yuan Crystals were difficult to acquire.

However, the investment was worthwhile. At least in these short few days of recuperation, Chen Yuan's injuries had completely healed.

He even felt that his strength had increased significantly after the series of continuous battles.

His cultivation speed was rapid, and he had repeatedly relied on external forces, causing his foundation to become somewhat unstable. Only life-and-death struggles could solidify his superficial cultivation.

It wasn't much of a loss.

Opening his eyes, a wisp of refined light shot out from Chen Yuan's pupils. The dim secret chamber seemed to brighten, imbued with a mysterious charm.

Clenching his fists tightly, feeling the surging blood Qi churning in his chest, Chen Yuan's lips curved slightly. Compared to others, he had always emphasized both physical body and cultivation, equally important.

Especially during Chen Yuan's several confrontations, he had relied heavily on his physical strength. This allowed him to swiftly eliminate opponents in close combat. It was just a pity...

It was just a pity that the Vajra Glazed Body, this Buddhist body refinement divine art, was incomplete. The techniques only extended to the Coagulating Core realm. Now, he no longer possessed any body refinement techniques.

And he didn't want to rashly change his cultivation method. He also didn't have any techniques that could rival the Vajra Glazed Body. He could only wait for future opportunities...

Chen Yuan's gaze was deep, pondering these matters.

After a long while, he stood up, tidied himself up a bit, and prepared to attend the banquet.

Previously, the annihilation of Jinshan Temple had caused an uproar throughout the entire Nanling Prefecture. Everywhere, Chen Yuan's reputation as a killing god was being proclaimed. However, there were also many who wanted to befriend him.

He had declined many invitations, but there were some he couldn't refuse.

For example, Ye Chenbai from the Ascending Immortal Pavilion, and Shen Yanshu, with whom he had had an in-depth exchange. Both of them were very concerned about Chen Yuan, and seemed to also want to inquire about what exactly had happened that day.

He had attended Shen Yanshu's banquet last night, so naturally he would go to the Ascending Immortal Pavilion today.

He couldn't refuse, after all, his relationship with Ye Chenbai was still considered decent. Chen Yuan also wanted to make friends with Ye Chenbai. Traveling in the martial world,

Even if one was solitary, it was impossible to be completely alone.

Walking on the way to the Ascending Immortal Pavilion, Chen Yuan couldn't help but think about last night's tempestuous affair. It seemed that Shen Yanshu had truly developed feelings for him.

After inviting him to her boudoir, she told him with a blushing face that her cultivation had greatly improved after their previous encounter, and now she wanted to try again to see if there was still that effect.

At that time, Chen Yuan's heart stirred, and it was truly impossible for him to refuse this test of his resolve.

Although Chen Yuan had always avoided women as much as possible, there was no reason to refuse when facing a girl like Shen Yanshu, who had a clean background and could help both parties increase their cultivation.

After that, Chen Yuan followed his heart...

Making Shen Yanshu call Chen Yuan a boor.

He didn't deny it, but smiled and said that it was indeed so.

It rained three times last night before he leisurely returned to the Chen mansion, which also allowed his cultivation to improve a bit, equivalent to several days of effort. It was just that his waist was a little sore.

After about a quarter of an hour, Chen Yuan arrived in front of the Ascending Immortal Pavilion. Someone was waiting at the entrance, and upon seeing Chen Yuan's arrival, they immediately led the way respectfully.

Clearly, they were also people who had heard of his deeds.

Just as before, an old servant guarded the door. Seeing Chen Yuan approaching, he greeted him with a smiling face. Chen Yuan didn't act presumptuously and returned the greeting with a cupped fist.

If he was previously somewhat unclear about the old servant's cultivation, now that he had broken through, he could sense that the old servant's cultivation was faintly above him.

Even though it was well hidden, he could still sense a sense of danger.

Therefore, Chen Yuan's evaluation of Ye Chenbai was even higher. To employ a Tongxuan old servant with a Ninggang cultivation base, what kind of status was this?

It should be known that even first-rate forces in Qingzhou with Heavenly Core experts would not dare to be so extravagant. Tongxuan martial artists were already considered to have entered the inner sanctum of the martial world.

To be able to employ such a person as a servant...

Could it be that this guy, like Zhang Xuan, had a background in Martial Emperor City?

"The Pavilion Master has been waiting for Inspector Chen for a long time."

The old servant Wang didn't give Chen Yuan more time to think and scrutinize, he waved his hand, and the door opened wide.

Chen Yuan glanced at him thoughtfully, and without saying more, strode inside.

Ye Chenbai was still dressed in white, with a cold temperament, and two strands of long hair hanging by his temples. As if hearing the sound of the door opening, he just happened to look up and meet Chen Yuan's eyes.

Even he couldn't help but sigh, this person's appearance was not inferior to his.

"Brother Ye."

"Brother Chen."

The two spoke at the same time, then smiled at each other.

Ye Chenbai stood up, motioned Chen Yuan to sit down, and poured him a cup of pre-prepared spiritual tea.

Picking up the teacup and taking a light sip, Chen Yuan smiled. He had tasted spiritual tea several times now, and was no longer as ignorant as before.

"I haven't congratulated Brother Chen on his increased fame."

Ye Chenbai said softly.

"A little bit of fame is nothing, and besides, it's not a good reputation." Chen Yuan waved his hand dismissively, his reputation as a killing god could now stop children from crying in some people's eyes.

"What's the difference between a good or bad reputation," Ye Chenbai picked up the teacup, took a sip, and continued, "Moreover, it will be more convenient for Brother Chen, an official who is mixed up in the imperial court, to act in the future."

"Even the greatest reputation is only in Nanling Prefecture, not many people outside have heard of me." Chen Yuan had little pride, he knew his own affairs,

His reputation for ruthlessness only spread in Nanling Prefecture. As for the outside world, perhaps some people knew him, but that was all because of the Hidden Dragon List.

In the eyes of many people, Chen Yuan is still a genius.

"When will Brother Chen be transferred away, do you have a destination?" Following Chen Yuan's words, Ye Chenbai asked directly.

"Soon, as for the destination, it is still unknown." Chen Yuan replied, he was not surprised, with his Tongxuan cultivation he could easily judge that he was about to leave.

The reason he was still staying was only because Chen Yuan wanted to obtain the Innate Spiritual Qi, and... the Qingzhou City side had not urged him, so he was not in a hurry to go.

Ye Chenbai nodded and smiled: "But according to Jiang Jinshi's character, he will definitely reuse Brother Chen."

Raising an eyebrow, Chen Yuan casually asked: "Does Brother Ye know anything about this Jiang Jinshi?"

Chen Yuan had some understanding of his superior, but now he also wanted to hear Ye Chenbai's views.

Seeing Chen Yuan ask about Jiang He, Ye Chenbai's face became serious, and said: "Seventeenth on the Wind and Cloud List, who doesn't know the name of Sword God Jiang He?"

Chen Yuan's eyes were calm, he knew about the seventeenth on the Wind and Cloud List, and even knew that the rumored Heaven List was also known as Supreme, but he was not very clear about the title 'Sword God'.

But thinking about it, to be crowned with the title of Sword God, this Jiang Jinshi must be a famous powerhouse.

"Sword God..."

Looking at Chen Yuan's contemplative murmur, Ye Chenbai smiled and said: "This is the title that many martial artists in the Jianghu have given to Lord Jiang in recent years. Although it has not yet spread throughout the Jianghu, it is almost there."

"I see..."

Ye Chenbai continued to tell Chen Yuan some unknown situations about Jiang He, "Jiang He was originally the son of a small family in his early years. He was intelligent and had a good understanding of swordsmanship, but later, for some reason, it seemed that he suffered setbacks, his meridians were damaged, and his Zhuji cultivation was completely lost."

"Later, the daughter of the Sect Master of another small sect who had been engaged to him since childhood was unwilling to marry a cripple, and asked someone to come to the door to break off the engagement. Jiang Jinshi had a strong personality and directly tore the marriage contract to pieces, saying that he would personally come to break off the engagement after three years."

"Later, this Lord Jiang He worked hard, the injured meridians healed, and his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds. He became famous in the state government for his swordsmanship and successfully broke off the engagement.

Since then, Jiang He's reputation has greatly increased, and later became even more powerful.

After ascending to the Hidden Dragon List, he was ranked third on the Hidden Dragon List in just a few years, and successfully formed the Heavenly Core. It has been more than ten years now, so Ye said that this Lord Jiang will definitely reuse Brother Chen."

Chen Yuan's heart was shocked, and an unspeakable mood lingered in his heart. There was a sentence he didn't say in front of Ye Chenbai. According to the early online novel routines of his previous life,

This Jiang Jinshi is definitely the protagonist!

And it's still a very popular waste material divorce flow...

"How can Brother Ye understand so much?" Chen Yuan looked at him suspiciously, but then he was relieved, Ye Chenbai was the Pavilion Master of the Ascending Immortal Pavilion branch.

It was not surprising to know these situations, but it still surprised him that he could report Jiang He's past origins as soon as he opened his mouth.

Looking at the puzzled Chen Yuan, Ye Chenbai explained: "I will visit this Jiang Jinshi in a few days, so I naturally need to know something about him."

"Brother Ye is going to visit Jiang Jinshi?"

"It's about the secrets in the building, Ye can't reveal it." Seeing that Chen Yuan seemed curious, Ye Chenbai quickly shook his head in response.

"It's okay, it's just Chen's casual words." Chen Yuan said lightly.

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