This is also the most important reason why they were willing to obey orders. They had no choice; disobedience meant death. Fortunately, that strong individual later promised them many benefits.

After listening, Chen Yuan's expression became grave. There was actually a strong individual with at least the Tongxuan Realm involved, and now they had formed an irreconcilable feud.

Without even needing to think, it was clear that someone who could keep a snake demon comparable to the peak of the Ninggang Realm must be powerful. But even if Chen Yuan had known in advance, he wouldn't have given up this opportunity to act.

There was no other reason. He couldn't just sit and watch an opportunity that had caught his eye slip away.

Now that he knew of this strong individual's existence, he just needed to be more careful in the future. Anyway, Chen Yuan already had no shortage of opponents of that level.

"Lord Chen, we have already explained everything clearly."

The head of the Wang family said softly, looking at Chen Yuan's flickering expression.

That strong individual was someone they couldn't afford to offend, but this Inspector Chen was also someone they couldn't afford to offend!

"Very good, you are very sensible. I will instruct that a trace of your two families' bloodline be spared. As for you, the best outcome would be to send you to the border.

If you can perform meritorious service in the future, perhaps you will have a chance to rebuild."

Chen Yuan stared at the two of them for a moment before turning and leaving.

He didn't care whether these two guys lived or died. Perhaps they would be sent to the border to resist the Northern Barbarians, or perhaps they would be executed in the marketplace in the next few days. They had committed so many sins over the years, it was time to repay them.

Leaving the prison, Yue Shan and the others were still waiting at the entrance. Seeing Chen Yuan come out, they wisely didn't ask anything. Of course, with their status, they weren't qualified to ask what Chen Yuan had done in the prison.

"Let's go."

Chen Yuan instructed, walking calmly towards the entrance.

Just then, the previous patrolling envoy came face to face with him, telling Chen Yuan that he had just returned from Lord Qing and asked Chen Yuan to go there. As he spoke, there was some envy in his tone.

Being summoned so frequently by Lord Qing, anyone could see that Tao Qingyuan valued Chen Yuan.

Someone like him couldn't see Tao Qingyuan even once a month without a task. He couldn't help but be envious.

Chen Yuan's expression was calm. He told him that he understood, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then left straight away.

He separated from Yue Shan and the others, telling them to do what they needed to do, while he headed straight for the Sky Patrol Hall.

When he arrived, Tao Qingyuan was tasting the snake soup in the bowl in front of him. Chen Yuan smiled when he saw this, cupped his fist, and then sat directly opposite Tao Qingyuan.

Wiping his mouth, Tao Qingyuan looked at Chen Yuan with a somewhat speechless expression and said:

"You kid really are troublesome!"

Normally, doing one amazing thing in a short period of time was enough to make someone famous, but Chen Yuan seemed to have a knack for causing trouble. News about him would come every few days.

And each time, it wasn't simple.

Like this time, how could he have fought with a snake demon hidden in Yunjiang by such a coincidence? According to scouts, that battle was no less than the scene of Chen Yuan's previous confrontation with Yagyu Shinichi.

From this, one could also see the snake demon's power.

Demons and monsters were basically all in the Hundred Thousand Mountains of Southern Border. According to legend, the demons and monsters of the Central Plains were cleaned up by the strong individuals of ancient times, which is how the thirteen prefectures of the Central Plains came to be.

Chen Yuan smiled and explained:

"Those guys used young boys and girls as sacrifices. I naturally couldn't ignore it when I saw it. Besides, if there wasn't this snake demon, how would Lord be able to drink snake soup?"

"Demons and monsters are rare in Qing Prefecture."

Tao Qingyuan: "You kid, you have a lot of sophistry, but one thing is very correct. You have to use harsh methods against those who dare to use young boys and girls as sacrifices."

"Lord is right."

"Hmm... have you found out what's behind this incident?" Tao Qingyuan continued to ask.

Obviously, he had already seen the strangeness of this snake demon. Qing Prefecture was very far from Southern Border. The sudden appearance of a monster clearly indicated something was wrong. Although there were occasional reports of monsters appearing in other places, this wasn't Nanling Prefecture after all. As the Qing Envoy of the Nanling Sky Patrol, he naturally had to investigate clearly.

Otherwise, if it was reported to the higher-ups, it would be difficult for him to just say it was an accident.

Without too much consideration, Chen Yuan told Tao Qingyuan everything that the head of the Wang family had confessed without reservation. Anyway, there was nothing to hide.

If Tao Qingyuan wanted to investigate, it could save him a lot of trouble.

"So, someone is indeed manipulating things from behind..." After listening, Tao Qingyuan wasn't surprised. He was just curious about the identity of that mysterious strong individual and why they would make a snake demon appear in this way.

Was it just for a few young boys and girls?

That shouldn't be...

Tongxuan martial artists were also a backbone level in the Jianghu, and they could easily establish a small force to search for young boys and girls for themselves.

But after thinking about it, he couldn't figure it out. However, one thing was certain: no matter what scheme or plan that expert had, Chen Yuan had already formed a feud by killing the snake demon.

It would definitely attract retaliation. Therefore, Tao Qingyuan warned Chen Yuan to be careful in his actions recently.

"Lord's words, I will keep them in mind."

After learning of the strong individual's existence from the head of the Wang family, Chen Yuan had already prepared himself mentally.

"Hmm..." Tao Qingyuan pondered for a moment and continued:

"There's another thing I wanted to ask you to come here for."

"Lord, please instruct."

Subconsciously, Chen Yuan thought that Tao Qingyuan was going to arrange some task for him.

Although Chen Yuan had done a few big things, they didn't count as tasks within the Sky Patrol Department at all.

Chen Yuan was even a little impatient, after all, he was currently most lacking in Destiny and the next opportunity. Perhaps it would be the Dragon Qi he wanted.

"No need to be nervous, it's not to have you carry out some task." Looking at Chen Yuan's upright posture, Tao Qingyuan chuckled and continued:

"This news came from the state city. Yagyu Shinichi's brother has already learned of his death. Originally, he might have had some methods to use,

But they were all blocked by the court's experts. You can just cultivate with peace of mind. Lord Jin has spoken, you are someone under him. If the Yagyu family dares to use any schemes or tricks, or bully others with their power,

He will definitely make the Yagyu family pay the price..."

Chen Yuan was moved when he heard this. This Lord Jin seemed a bit tough, and his concern for him was obvious. Was it because he valued him, or was he just considering the court's reputation?

No matter what, Chen Yuan was now a member of the Sky Patrol Department. Yagyu Shinichi had also taken the initiative to provoke him. He couldn't blame others for his death.

"Didn't Lord say before that the Yagyu family's strength was very strong?"

Suddenly, Chen Yuan thought of what Tao Qingyuan had said before. The Yagyu family was a top force in Dongying, even comparable to some large forces in the Central Plains.

Although the Jin Envoy of Qing Prefecture could also be considered a high-ranking official, a regional magnate, it seemed that he was still somewhat inferior to the Yagyu family.

Seeming to see where Chen Yuan's doubts lay, Tao Qingyuan continued:

"It is true that the Yagyu family is powerful, but after all, they are foreigners. Since ancient times, there has been the saying that those who are not of our race are bound to have different intentions. Although these Dongying people have developed some forces in the Central Plains,

The constraints they are subjected to are also huge. Furthermore, Lord Jin's strength is also powerful..." Tao Qingyuan said lightly, looking at Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan nodded in understanding. First, the Yagyu family wasn't as powerful in the Central Plains as he imagined. Furthermore, it was his side that challenged first in the same realm, so he couldn't blame anyone for his death. This was one of the unwritten rules of the Jianghu.

If the Yagyu family wanted to retaliate, it would definitely cause dissatisfaction among many forces. Only you can kill others, but others can't kill you? What kind of logic is that?

The Yagyu family's strength was powerful in Dongying, but it wasn't ranked in the Central Plains.

A state Jin Envoy had spoken. Even a powerful family like the Yagyu family had to consider it. If they really killed Chen Yuan, what if he really retaliated?

Now Chen Yuan knew the position of a state Jin Envoy. Of course, this also required a certain amount of strength. Otherwise, if he was just an ordinary Pill Realm expert, the Yagyu family might not care at all.

However, the Jin Envoy of Qing Prefecture, Jiang He, was not an ordinary Pill Realm martial artist. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to ascend to the position of a state Jin Envoy. Those who could rise to the top were all existences with great reputations in the Jianghu.

As far as Chen Yuan knew, this Jiang Jin Envoy, who was only known by his name, was a strong individual on the Wind and Cloud List. It was said that he was very powerful, and his famous battle was when he fought three martial artists of the same level without falling behind, which established his Jin Envoy status and his Jianghu position.

As for the Wind and Cloud List, it was just another name like the Hidden Dragon List, meaning to stir up the Jianghu Wind and Cloud.

Human List Hidden Dragon, Earth List Wind and Cloud!

"Thank you, Lord."

Chen Yuan suddenly stood up and cupped his fist solemnly at Tao Qingyuan.

He knew that Tao Qingyuan must have had something to do with the Jin Envoy speaking up for him.

And Tao Qingyuan didn't refuse, instead stroking his beard and saying:

"Although the Yagyu family has been blocked, you can't be careless. Yagyu Shinichi's brother is not simple. It is said that the two of them are very close.

Perhaps after you enter the Tongxuan Realm, this person will still come looking for you."

Chen Yuan expressed understanding on the surface, but in his heart, he thought that after he stepped into the Tongxuan Realm, it was hard to say who would be looking for whose trouble!

After staying in the Sky Patrol Hall for a while, Chen Yuan asked Tao Qingyuan about some things about the monsters of Southern Border. However, Tao Qingyuan wasn't very clear about it either, so they just chatted for a while.

After that, Chen Yuan said goodbye.

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......

Time flew by quickly. In the blink of an eye, seven days had passed. During these seven days, Chen Yuan was still the same as before, cultivating at home every day without going out. He finally managed to successfully refine nearly half of the snake demon's blood in his body.

His well-built eight-pack abs reflected golden light under the sunlight, and dark golden light constantly flowed. Compared to before, Chen Yuan's physique had expanded slightly.

Although he still looked thin, he didn't look like a rich young master in clothes like before.

If you listened carefully to the blood in his body, you could feel the turbulent waves within. The blood in Chen Yuan's body had increased by a factor of one compared to before.

His combat power had increased again!

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