The three most powerful figures in Feng Province were the commander of the Li Blade Legion, Li Weiguo, the Prefect of Feng City, Yun Tiancheng, and the Chief Constable of the Six Doors, Xi Butui!
Xi Butui had been a peak Earth Realm Grandmaster years ago!
As the head of the Six Doors, he wielded immense power in Feng Province, and no one dared to offend him!
Coupled with his formidable strength, Xi Butui himself was considered the foremost figure in Feng Province.
For the Chief Constable of the Six Doors to resort to a scheme of usurpation and annihilation against a mere merchant family, the implications were enough to make Chen Jiuyang's scalp tingle.
Chen Jiuyang said with a solemn expression, "Grandmaster Bahua, are you certain?"
Grandmaster Bahua nodded, his face grave. "Divine Doctor Chen, how could I joke about such a matter?"
"The Gong family's move against the Yao family was merely an agreement with the Six Doors. The Gong family acted openly against the Yao family, while Xi Butui reaped the benefits from behind the scenes."
Chen Jiuyang felt a chill run down his spine. What secret did the Yao family hide to attract the attention of such a powerful figure?
After treating Yun Jingbai's injuries, Chen Jiuyang and Grandmaster Bahua left the Feng City Prefect's Mansion. They were met by Xi Butui, dressed in opulent robes and wearing the Black Gold Xuan Dragon Sword at his waist.
Xi Butui had made his name thirty years ago. At that time, sects and factions emerged in Feng Province, terrorizing civilians and seeking to establish their own rule. It was Xi Butui who, with the Six Doors and the Marquis lineage, repelled these sects and factions, safeguarding the peace of Feng Province. His name was known to all in Feng Province.
He was eighty or ninety years old, yet his vitality was robust, and he was at the peak of the Earth Realm. He looked like a middle-aged man in his forties, with long black hair cascading down his shoulders and an aura of immense authority that made it difficult to look directly at him.
As they encountered each other at the Feng City Prefect's Mansion, Xi Butui smiled and said, "Young Divine Doctor Chen, here to treat my niece again?"
"Greetings, Chief Constable!" Chen Jiuyang and Grandmaster Bahua said respectfully. "We have just finished the treatment and are preparing to head home."
Xi Butui nodded slightly. "You've worked hard. You defeated my carefully trained He Feiyu, your talent is indeed remarkable. It's a pity that such a promising talent like you did not join my Six Doors."
This statement sent a shiver down Chen Jiuyang's spine. He quickly replied with a wry smile, "The Zhu family was the first to learn of my Xuan Realm cultivation. Second Master Zhu advised me that as a lone cultivator without any backing, it would be best to pledge allegiance to a Marquis. This way, I could improve my cultivation, and when I have the strength, I can serve the country."
With a few words, Chen Jiuyang neatly deflected the matter.
Xi Butui's eyes fixed on Chen Jiuyang, causing cold sweat to break out on his back. After a moment, he said calmly, "You are a good child. Cultivate diligently. I hope you will win the championship of the Feng Province Martial Rankings and represent Feng Province in the national competition."
"I will certainly do my best not to disappoint the Chief Constable's expectations!" Chen Jiuyang cupped his fists in a salute.
"You may go," Xi Butui said indifferently.
Chen Jiuyang and Grandmaster Bahua quickly departed, leaving Xi Butui with a hint of suspicion. A cold glint flashed in his eyes. This young man was too close to the Yao family. Could he have sensed something?
If he had sensed something, then he would have to be eliminated.
In Feng City, he, Xi Butui, could cover the sky with one hand, and no one dared to speak out.
After leaving the Feng City Prefect's Mansion, Chen Jiuyang hurried to the Yao family and summoned Yao Zixuan, Yao Qianhe, and Marquis Feng Han.
"The situation is very serious..." Chen Jiuyang said gravely, relaying the information he had learned.
The three of them changed color in unison.
Yao Zixuan said bitterly, "What can we do now? If it is indeed Xi Butui who wants to destroy my Yao family, how can my Yao family possibly resist him?"
Yao Qianhe frowned deeply. "This matter cannot be confirmed at present."
Marquis Feng Han also took a deep breath. "This matter involves too much. We cannot act rashly."
Chen Jiuyang said, "It is simple to determine if Xi Butui is behind this. We only need to investigate information about the Xi family."
"The Nine Yin Devouring Yang Array requires the caster to pay the price of their entire bloodline family's lives. The Yao family gave birth to forty-nine daughters. Therefore, besides Xi Butui himself, the Xi family must have made their wife's clan pay a bloody price. At the very least, Xi Butui's wife's clan must all be suffering from terminal illnesses, with only a breath left. It should not be difficult to inquire about this matter."
The others nodded. Marquis Feng Han said, "It is difficult for outsiders to gather information about Xi Butui's wife's clan. If we send our own people, Xi Butui might notice, causing him to strike first and frame the Yao family with a crime, thereby eliminating us completely."
At these words, everyone looked troubled.
Chen Jiuyang pondered for a moment. "I have found someone."
"The most urgent task should be to thoroughly investigate whether there are any spies planted by Xi Butui within the Yao family residence and to eliminate them completely. We must vigorously produce the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill. With the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill, we can win over various powerful families to jointly resist Xi Butui. There are only two months left until the Nine Yin Devouring Yang Array erupts. Our time is not ample."
"Real estate is being gradually liquidated. My Yao family is already using all its cash flow to purchase medicinal herbs and production machinery for the pills."
"There is no time to delay. I will go and find someone to investigate Xi Butui immediately."
A sense of urgency washed over them. The mastermind was Feng City's most powerful figure, Xi Butui. It was too terrifying.
Leaving the Yao family, Chen Jiuyang said to Grandmaster Bahua, "Grandmaster Bahua, I keep my word. Today, I will impart the technique to you. You will be able to advance to the Earth Realm within half a month."
Grandmaster Bahua was so excited that tears of gratitude streamed down his face. "Thank you, Young Master Chen, for this bestowal!"
Chen Jiuyang said, "This technique is called the 'Submerging Sea Soul Condensing Art'..."
"Thank you, Young Master Chen!" After memorizing the technique, Grandmaster Bahua was extremely excited.
Chen Jiuyang said, "Your vitality is strong. Cultivating this technique for three hours daily will nourish your soul. After half a month, you will naturally advance to the Earth Realm as a matter of course. Go now."
Grandmaster Bahua excitedly returned home to cultivate the technique.
After imparting the technique to Grandmaster Bahua, Chen Jiuyang called Ji Lengyue.
"Why do you have time to call me out, Great Champion and Grandmaster? Don't you need to prepare for battle and improve your cultivation?" Ji Lengyue asked.
Chen Jiuyang scratched his head. "Lengyue, stop messing around."
"What am I messing around with?" Ji Lengyue said with a cold smile. "I didn't expect you, Grandmaster Chen, to have so many confidantes."
"That's not true..." Chen Jiuyang quickly explained. "They are all friends. Lengyue, please don't misunderstand. See, as soon as I finished, I called you out to meet."
"Hmph, scumbag." Ji Lengyue said, "I don't believe a word you say."
Chen Jiuyang slapped his forehead. He truly hadn't expected that several women with whom he had some connection would all be present at the Martial Rankings today. What's more, Marquis Feng Han had personally served them food and drinks and chatted with them. Ji Lengyue had seen it all clearly from the Six Doors' spectator stands.
Ji Lengyue said, "Speak, what do you need me for?"
Chen Jiuyang said with a serious expression, "Lengyue, there is something I would like to ask you to investigate."
"Can you investigate the family situation of the Six Doors' Chief Constable, Xi Butui, including the Xi family and his wife's family?"