"Brother Chen."

"Brother Chen."

Zhang Xuan and Shangguan Yu immediately stood up upon seeing Chen Yuan enter.

Chen Yuan waved his hand, signaling them to sit down.

After the Ascension Battle concluded, most of the outstanding talents on the Hidden Dragon List had left Martial Emperor City one after another. Only the Shangguan siblings and Zhang Xuan remained, waiting to face the difficulties with him.

Even though Chen Yuan had said in advance that he was confident in defending against them, Zhang Xuan and Shangguan Yu were still somewhat worried.

After some small talk, Chen Yuan told them that he had left earlier due to some matters, without specifying the details. However, both Shangguan Yu and Zhang Xuan understood.

Chen Yuan must have left to retrieve the Ascension Fruit.

"When does Brother Chen plan to leave Martial Emperor City?" Shangguan Yu asked with concern.

"Tomorrow, perhaps."

With the Ascension Fruit in hand, the matter of Martial Emperor City could be considered completely concluded.

Next was to resolve those hidden troubles.

Su Ziyue had visited him before, and although she was now nowhere to be seen, he had some guesses in his mind. If nothing went wrong, the people from Dao Divinity Palace were already ready.

And he, to avoid any prolonged complications, also wanted to use the Dao Divinity Palace's hand to eliminate those who harbored hostility towards him before forming his Golden Core, whether it was the Azure Cloud Sword Sect, the Yun family, or the Gu family; all were on the list.

Zhang Xuan hesitated, and persuaded again:

"Brother Chen, isn't this a little too hasty?"

"Please speak plainly, Brother Zhang."

"To be honest, Brother Chen, I have already received a message from my father. The imperial court has learned of the grudges between you and the Gu family. His Majesty has conveyed a message to the Gu family through the Imperial Factory.

If they dare to attack you, the imperial court will certainly not let it go."

"But this matter cannot be relied upon. Even if the Gu family does not act openly, they may still attack you through others, or even the Seven Kill Hall.

You must be cautious about leaving the city. My father is currently handling matters in other prefectures and is almost finished. If you can wait just seven more days,

my father will arrive in Martial Emperor City."

Zhang Xuan paused, and continued:

"With my father protecting you, Brother Chen can rest assured. I know that Brother Chen is proud and disdains this, but as the saying goes, a gentleman takes revenge, ten years is not too late.

With Brother Chen's talent, you only need to cultivate quietly for a few years, and the Gu family will no longer be able to threaten you."

Shangguan Yu echoed:

"Brother Zhang is right. Brother Chen, please think twice."

They were not afraid of death, but they did not want to die in vain. Although Chen Yuan was now the first on the Hidden Dragon List and could defeat Grandmasters, what if the other party sent a Transformation Yang True Person?

At that time, could he still resist?

Chen Yuan smiled upon hearing this, and stared at the two of them:

"Do you two think that the Gu family is the only force that wants to attack Chen?"

"What do you mean, Brother Chen?"

"Are there others who want to attack Brother Chen?"

Chen Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, looked down at the crowds below through the windows of the Ascension Tower, and said faintly:

"According to the information I have obtained, the Azure Cloud Sword Sect and the Yun family have now joined forces and are preparing to completely eliminate me, so as to avoid future troubles.

The Gu family... is just one of them."

"What!"

Zhang Xuan's eyes narrowed, somewhat surprised.

He did not expect that Chen Yuan had provoked so many forces. He had heard some things about the Yun family and knew that Chen Yuan had directly killed Yun Han, the Yun family's direct descendant, for Shangguan Yu, thus forming a grudge.

There had even been rumors that the other party was going to intercept and kill Chen Yuan, but it later disappeared.

Unexpectedly, they were brewing such a killer move.

It was ridiculous to say that, whether it was the Azure Cloud Sword Sect or the Yun family, they were both rare top forces in the martial world, with Transformation Yang True People guarding their mountain gates, but they were joining forces to deal with a Lower Three Realm Transcendent Profound martial artist.

If it was spread out, people would laugh their teeth out.

But after thinking about it carefully, it did not seem unreasonable. Chen Yuan was not an unrooted duckweed among rogue cultivators, he was not only an imperial official who had entered Emperor Jingtai's eyes,

but also had backers behind him.

Not to mention Jiang He, the Azure Province Gold Envoy, just the Transformation Yang True Person who appeared in Mount Mengze before was enough to shock people. Even if there were rumors that the True Person was a contingency plan that Chen Yuan had prepared in advance through the Seven Kill Hall.

But in the eyes of some people, it was not so. They felt that there must be other forces behind Chen Yuan.

If the Yun family and the Azure Cloud Sword Sect acted, they would inevitably consider this point. It was not surprising that they joined forces to eliminate Chen Yuan, who was vaguely becoming a major threat.

Hearing Chen Yuan mention the Yun family, Shangguan Yu, this good brother, flashed a hint of shame on his face. In the final analysis, Chen Yuan formed a grudge with the Yun family

basically because of him.

Chen Yuan had formed such a feud for him, but he did not have any way to use the power of his family to help him solve it. In these three days, he had actually contacted the elders of his family.

But his father was unwilling to help, feeling that Chen Yuan's actions were so ruthless and that he was seeking revenge for Shangguan Yu everywhere, which was a bit strange.

Shangguan Yu was so angry that he argued with his father, and in the end, his father only agreed that he could help Chen Yuan resolve his grievances with the Yun family as much as possible.

As for the Gu family,

this head of the five great families was simply impossible to give Shangguan family this face.

The family could not help much, and he was not strong enough. Shangguan Yu was indeed a little ashamed. In the end, ignoring the family's advice, he decided to face the enemies with Chen Yuan.

In the end, this world still depends on strength. The strength of the Shangguan family is not as good as the Gu family, and even worse than the Yun family, so naturally the right to speak is not too big.

Therefore, after hearing Zhang Xuan's idea, Shangguan Yu decided to persuade Chen Yuan to bear it.

"Brother Chen is really..." Zhang Xuan opened his mouth.

He felt that Chen Yuan's strength was improving quickly, but the number of enemies he had offended was also increasing, and they were getting stronger and stronger, which was really shocking.

If the Gu family, the Azure Cloud Sword Sect, and the Yun family really joined forces, I'm afraid that even if his father came, he would not be able to do anything. As long as the other party handled the aftermath cleanly and no evidence was found,

it was not known whether the imperial court would really be furious for a dead Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan's eyes wandered over Zhang Xuan and Shangguan Yu for a moment, and he saw through their thoughts. To be fair, the reason why he used Shangguan Yu's name

cannot be said to be deliberately tricking him, he just wanted a reason to attack.

After all, killing several direct descendants of major families in succession would indeed make people suspect his motives. Furthermore, he himself did not place his hopes on the Shangguan family.

A family only measures benefits.

Chen Yuan's current Transcendent Profound cultivation is not enough for them to help him settle things.

Nor is it necessary.

All he needed was a reason to attack from his good brother Shangguan Yu.

"Chen knows that there are enemies outside, but still decides to leave the city, don't you two want to think about it deeply?" A smile appeared on the corner of Chen Yuan's mouth, which was quite mysterious in the eyes of Zhang Xuan and Shangguan Yu.

Chen Yuan's eyes turned cold, and he said in a deep voice:

"They want to attack me, and coincidentally, I have also been waiting for them."

"What exactly is Brother Chen's backup plan?"

Zhang Xuan frowned.

He didn't understand why Chen Yuan had changed so much now. Facing several top forces, he didn't have the slightest fear in his eyes. On the contrary,

he was even eager to try!

He knew Chen Yuan best. He discovered him from Ping'an County and brought him to Nanling Prefecture to take office. He knew very well that Chen Yuan had no background at all.

After all, if Chen Yuan had a very deep background, how could he have stayed in Ping'an County as a constable?

Could it be that...

he was involved with other martial world forces?

Looking at Zhang Xuan and Shangguan Yu, a hint of apology flashed in Chen Yuan's eyes, and he said in a low voice:

"Don't ask any more questions about the specific plans. It's a big deal. It's not that I don't trust you two, but... I really can't reveal too much. You two just need to know

that it's not that easy to kill me."

He didn't say anything, and no one could judge this kind of mad talk. Given his current status and strength, there were many people who could kill him. Not to mention the distant ones,

just Martial Emperor City could easily suppress him.

How terrifying was Ye Xiangnan, the second in the world!

Even the imperial court in the East China Sea had to look at Martial Emperor City's expression, so it was conceivable how strong Ye Xiangnan's power was.

Moreover, although Shangguan Yu and Zhang Xuan are now considered friends with Chen Yuan, and Chen Yuan has also recognized these two friends, the matter of Dao Divinity Palace cannot be revealed.

Even the matter of killing those from the Yun family and Azure Cloud Sword Sect cannot be revealed.

Chen Yuan didn't want to put too many labels on himself. He still had to go to the capital and be valued by the emperor, and the emperor usually valued those lone ministers without a background the most.

Zhang Xuan took a deep breath and said:

"Brother Chen, I shouldn't say these words between you and me, but I still have to say it. Don't get involved with the demonic forces, otherwise... once this matter is exposed, there will be no place for Brother Chen to stand in the imperial court."

This was his heartfelt words.

Other Daoists, Buddhists, swordsmen, Confucians, and side sects all belong to the martial world forces, either at odds with the imperial court or cooperating with the imperial court, but only the demonic forces

have always been at odds with the imperial court.

Blood Prefecture has basically completely fallen into the hands of the demonic path. The imperial court has repeatedly tried to send a large army to take it back. The two sides have completely torn apart.

One day, there will be a confrontation.

Demonic path martial artists have always acted fiercely and without restraint. This is also one of the reasons why the other party will not cooperate with the imperial court, or even keep the water in the well. They just want to cause limited turmoil.

Take the opportunity to practice demonic arts...

If Chen Yuan really joined the demonic path, perhaps they might face each other in the future.

Therefore, he really persuaded Chen Yuan not to get involved with those forces. He clearly had a great future in the imperial court, with Jiang He, the Zhang faction, and even the emperor's attention.

As long as Chen Yuan develops step by step, he will surely become an important minister of the imperial court, with unlimited prospects.

Chen Yuan looked at Zhang Xuan righteously and said:

"Brother Zhang, don't worry, Chen once said that he would never coexist with evil, and this sentence will always be remembered in Chen's heart."

"I believe you, I was just speaking casually."

Zhang Xuan smiled.

He had just felt it and said it because Chen Yuan was not resistant to martial artists of the demonic path, and even talked happily with Wei Wuya, and even received an invitation from the Four Great Demon Venerables.

Just want to prevent it...

As an imperial official, he must always have his own position. Otherwise, once someone in the court writes a memorial in the future, it will be very unfavorable to Chen Yuan. Even now, some people don't like Chen Yuan.

They said that his actions were ruthless and did not look like an imperial official, but rather like a demon.

Fortunately, Chen Yuan was born in the Sky Patrol Division, and his style was originally ruthless. Otherwise, if he came from other places, even if he had made great achievements, I am afraid that people would not be able to stand it.

Although the imperial court also respects strength, official position is equally important.

The status of the officials in the court is not lower than that of the Four Great Divine Envoys.

Shangguan Yu hesitated for a moment, and suddenly said:

"Brother Chen, are you really not considering my sister?"

Shangguan Yu had nothing to repay Chen Yuan's affection for him, and now he can only send his sister out to form a marriage alliance. In this way, the Shangguan family cannot help but intervene.

Of course, the main thing is that he trusts Chen Yuan's character and would rather entrust Shangguan Hong to Chen Yuan than let her marry another family.

Moreover, if Chen Yuan really married his sister, wouldn't he be immediately promoted to Chen Yuan's elder brother?

Chen Yuan waved his hand and said:

"Brother Shangguan, don't mention this matter again."

Shangguan Hong has good looks and talent, but she doesn't have what Chen Yuan wants on her body, and she can't help him practice, so there is no need to accept her. Moreover, Shangguan Hong is not like Lady Xu.

She has the Shangguan family as her backer. If Chen Yuan accepts her, can he not give her a title?

Even if the Shangguan family is not mentioned, Chen Yuan can't help but give her a title for Shangguan Yu's sake? Accepting her is more harm than good. Moreover, Chen Yuan has never been the kind of person who can't walk when he sees a woman and needs to think with his lower body. He weighs the pros and cons.

Moreover, women will only affect Chen's drawing his sword.

"This..."

"Brother Shangguan must be able to figure out the reason, so I won't go into details. Your sister is extraordinary in talent and has an outstanding appearance, so why must she marry me?"

Shangguan Yu opened his mouth, just about to say something, when he was suddenly interrupted by Zhang Xuan.

"Brother Chen is right, a real man doesn't have to worry about not having a wife? I think Brother Chen is focused on cultivation and has no intention of this, so Brother Shangguan don't mention this matter again."

"You Zhang, I know that you also have a suitable woman in your family, and you even wanted to arrange a marriage for me a few days ago, so why are you telling me not to mention it now?"

Shangguan Yu snorted lightly.

Zhang Xuan touched his nose and said in a low voice:

"Brother Shangguan, don't blame me, I was just joking."

"Brother Zhang... you..."

Zhang Xuan smiled unnaturally and said:

"Brother Chen, as the saying goes, first start a family and then start a career. You can't just take care of yourself, you also have to consider starting a family and continuing the Chen family line,

your family only has you as the only child, how can you not..."

Then, he smiled and said:

"I have a cousin, who is beautiful, intelligent, and virtuous, and is the perfect candidate for the Chen family's mistress. If it really doesn't work, just take Shangguan Hong as a concubine.

Don't worry, as long as you marry my Zhang family, in the future..."

"You Zhang, I want to fight you!"

Shangguan Yu said in a deep voice.

"Okay, stop joking, Chen has never been interested in women, I'm sorry to disappoint you two." Chen Yuan directly refused, and this sentence was actually not wrong.

He has always been uninterested in women, it's just that women are close to him...

Zhang Xuan smiled heartily, which broke the previously serious atmosphere. Of course, what he said before was not just nonsense, but it was true.

He does have a cousin, and his father did imply that he should marry Chen Yuan.

The first on the Hidden Dragon List is definitely a good son-in-law in the martial world. If the news that Chen Yuan wants to marry is released, I don't know how many forces will rush to find him.

It is definitely a high-quality choice.

In the martial world, in addition to cultivating junior disciples, maintaining the rise and fall of the family is also about consolidating forces through marriage alliances and attracting those martial artists with outstanding talents.

Chen Yuan is very clear about this matter.

Don't look at the fact that Shangguan Yu and Gu He and Yun Han are at odds, but there are actually more or less connections between their families and sects. It has always been the case since ancient times.

Just as the three of them were chatting, after being informed, Ye Chenbai greeted them with a smile and cupped his hands and said with a smile:

"So you are all here, which saves Ye a lot of trouble."

"What brings Brother Ye here?"

"There's nothing else, I just came to thank Brother Chen." Ye Chenbai's face was full of smiles. Chen Yuan topped the Hidden Dragon List,

and as his recommender, Ye Chenbai received a lot of benefits.

Not only did family resources start to tilt towards him, but even his status and position were improved a lot, and he was also allowed to enter the family secret realm to cultivate in a few days.

Improve your cultivation in a short time.

And just before, when Chen Yuan entered the secret realm to collect the Immortal Spiritual Energy, Ye Xiangnan, the city lord who always sees the dragon but not the tail, actually received him!

This is quite an honor.

In Martial Emperor City, Ye Xiangnan is almost equivalent to the emperor, and the Ye family is also flourishing, with many descendants. As a collateral line, Ye Chenbai is not highly valued.

Since he was born, he has only had close contact with Ye Xiangnan a few times.

After adulthood, he has never been received even once. This is the first time, and the first sentence the other party said when he saw him was not about cultivation or anything else,

but about Chen Yuan, asking him how his relationship with Chen Yuan was.

How could the smart Ye Chenbai not know what Ye Xiangnan meant? He was just reminding him to contact Chen Yuan, a talent, and get closer to him. Fortunately, he and Chen Yuan are like-minded and have a good relationship.

Now, of course, he has to come to thank him.

"Brother Ye, you don't have to be so polite. You and I are both winners. There's no need to thank you." To be fair, Ye Chenbai did help him with a few small favors. Now that he has the opportunity, it's nothing to return it.

No matter what, Ye Chenbai is a member of the Ye family, and there is no harm in being on good terms with him to Chen Yuan.

"Brother Chen is noble, but no matter what, arriving in Martial Emperor City is considered arriving in Ye's territory. Before, because of the Ascension Battle, I didn't entertain you properly. I prepared for several days and specially asked someone to prepare a table of fine wine and dishes. Please don't refuse. I know that you are about to leave, and I don't know when we will meet again next time, so we must have a good drink."

Ye Chenbai smiled heartily.

"Okay, then let's try the wine and dishes prepared by Brother Ye." Shangguan Yu said.

"I have long heard that there are many rare things in Martial Emperor City, and today I can be considered to have a good meal." Zhang Xuan laughed.

"Alright, let this trip be considered a farewell dinner."

"I will definitely not disappoint you, by the way, there is also a small matter to find Brother Chen this time." Ye Chenbai smiled faintly, moved his eyes, and suddenly brought it up.

"Just tell me what's the matter, Brother Ye."

"When I entered the Ascension Tower just now, someone asked me to bring a message to Brother Chen, saying that the Yagyu family of Dongying..."