After a few days of peace, Chen Yuan set aside his urgent thoughts and focused all his attention on cultivation.

Even though his cultivation had reached the peak of Qi Gathering, he could still strengthen his foundation or practice techniques like the Wind Riding Steps.

He had also come to realize that destiny was something that couldn't be forced. Based on past experiences, perhaps destiny would come to him if he didn't actively seek it out.

If that was the case...

He would just cultivate slowly.

However, just as Chen Yuan had made up his mind, Tao Qingyuan summoned him with a token, assigning him a new task. Chen Yuan was somewhat looking forward to it.

Perhaps the whereabouts of the Child of Destiny were related to this mission.

Just like the last time he captured Ren Changyi, it led to his grandson.

"This mission is for you to track down a person!"

Tao Qingyuan's expression was as still as an ancient well, revealing no joy or anger.

"Track down?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan was a little surprised. He had thought he would be exterminating some sect again, like last time. Relatively speaking, tracking down a criminal took too long.

It involved a lot of instability and might even delay Chen Yuan's time, which was far less straightforward than exterminating a sect and killing people.

"That's right..." Tao Qingyuan nodded.

He had a fairly good understanding of Chen Yuan. Whether it was in Ping An County or Nanling Prefecture, Chen Yuan's methods for tracking down criminals and solving mysteries were quite extraordinary.

So, when he received this task, Chen Yuan was the first person who came to his mind.

"What kind of criminal is it?"

Chen Yuan asked.

But there was another sentence Chen Yuan held back, which was that he suspected that the person he was tracking down might be related to his destiny. Thinking of this, Chen Yuan became a little interested.

"A major case occurred in Cao County a few days ago. Not only is Lord Prefectural Governor furious, but even Lord Provincial Governor is paying attention. You need to take on this burden properly.

If you can solve the case in a short time, your name will probably appear in Lord Provincial Governor's mouth, which will be of great use for your future development."

"Moreover, Lord Provincial Governor is good at promoting people with potential..."

At this point, Chen Yuan understood very well.

If he could gain the appreciation of Lord Provincial Governor, Chen Yuan's future development would be even better. He might even be transferred to work by Lord Provincial Governor's side.

A Provincial Governor of a province, a third-rank official with real power, was very high in status even though he was a civil official, even stronger than the Celestial Inspector of the same level. He was a true regional governor.

Compared to the County Commandant, who was on par with the County Magistrate, and the Azure Celestial Envoy, who was not subordinate to the Prefectural Governor, the Provincial Governor of a province was nominally half a superior to the Golden Celestial Inspector.

Sometimes they had to obey orders.

Looking at the world, there were fewer than ten such powerful officials. Some provinces did not even have the position of Provincial Governor...

It was a new position established by the emperor a few years ago to cope with the increasingly unstable situation in the world.

"Please give your orders, my lord. This subordinate will certainly do my best."

Chen Yuan said quickly.

Tao Qingyuan ‘hmm’d and began to explain the specific details of the case:

"A few days ago, a blue-robed man in Cao County..."

After listening, Chen Yuan was quite shocked.

Several major families were slaughtered, leaving no one alive. The entire county government was killed, and the blue-robed swordsman left unhindered.

This was a shocking case of slaughtering the county government, no wonder the Prefectural Governor was furious, because this was completely contemptuous of the imperial court's authority.

When the Wu Sheng Sect did this before, they also suffered a strong blow from the imperial court.

The imperial court could allow some Jianghu forces to be unrestrained to a limited extent, but it could never tolerate such a major crime as treason, otherwise, once someone competed to imitate it, the imperial court would be finished.

Now the Jianghu forces are huge, and the imperial court turns a blind eye to stabilize the overall situation, but this kind of thing cannot be tolerated.

Even some major Jianghu sects would not provoke the imperial court so nakedly, at most they would just kill a few officials.

If it was troublesome, the imperial court would even whitewash them as corrupt officials.

After the shock, Chen Yuan turned his attention to 'Cao County'.

Chen Yuan was quite familiar with this county, which was not far from Ping An County. After all, he had personally directed the extermination of the Liu family and had dealt with some forces.

Now suddenly hearing of their death, Chen Yuan was not gloating, nor was he regretting them. He just suddenly thought of a possibility.

That the blue-robed swordsman so purposefully slaughtered these families, definitely had a deep hatred, and even lost his mind to destroy the county government.

Could this... be the person he had previously imagined?

Yes, when destroying the Liu family, Chen Yuan had thought of a very possible outcome, that Liu Changkong, who had been missing for three months, was not dead!

He would come back for revenge one day.

It's no wonder he thought so, this routine is too old.

The dog author only has that little ability, isn't it easy for people to think of it?

Of course, this is just a possibility at the moment. To know the specific details, he needs to look at the files in the Sky Survey Division to see who those who died are!

"How is it?"

After Tao Qingyuan spoke, he paused for a moment, giving Chen Yuan enough time to react.

Bragging is not a skill; being able to do what you say is the real skill.

"Since the blue-robed swordsman slaughtered those people, it must not be without reason. This subordinate guesses that there may be some deep hatred involved. Starting from this, it is not difficult to find out his identity.

But wanting to find him, unless he continues to come out and act, otherwise hiding in a certain place is indeed tricky..." Chen Yuan said in a low voice.

"This official knows it's tricky, so I summoned you. I hope you don't disappoint this official."

"This subordinate will definitely do my best."

"Hmm."

"This subordinate wants to see the specific files of the case to use as the most basic clues."

"That is as it should be. Go."

"This subordinate takes his leave."

Chen Yuan cupped his hands and turned to leave.

Watching his back, Tao Qingyuan narrowed his eyes, hoping that Chen Yuan would live up to his expectations and handle this case beautifully.

Only by showing his value can he better support Chen Yuan.

He still valued Chen Yuan quite a bit, especially after he made it onto the Potential Dragon List. Otherwise, he would not have run to Tingyu Pavilion to support him when he heard that he had killed Bei Le.

Ordinary Celestial Envoys do not have this kind of treatment. This is almost comparable to Zhang Xuan.

For Zhang Xuan, Tao Qingyuan hopes more that he is safe so that he can report to the higher-ups. He is not someone he can invest in, at most just to establish a good relationship.

But Chen Yuan is different. He has no background. The only close relationship he has is Zhang Xuan's appreciation. If he wholeheartedly supports Chen Yuan, he is likely to receive a return in the future.

The premise is that he does not fall.

Therefore, he thought of Chen Yuan first for this case that shook Nanling Prefecture. In addition to his own abilities, he also hopes that he can show his talents,

And even show his face in front of Lord Provincial Governor...

Ah, so much to worry about!

...

Sky Survey Division's Archives.

Chen Yuan easily found the files of the bloodbath case in Cao County. These things were all based on the accounts of some people in Cao County and the news gathered by the Sky Survey Division's monitoring department.

Very detailed.

They didn't know who the blue-robed swordsman was because he was masked, but the identities of those who died were easy to investigate.

After carefully reading through all the families, Chen Yuan's previous idea became more and more intense, because these families, including the people in the county government, had one thing in common.

That is that they once pressured the Liu family together!

Forcing them to give up their interests, forcing the Liu family to back down, and taking all the Liu family's property!

Almost all the evidence pointed to that man who was rumored to have disappeared, the eldest son of the Liu family, Liu Changkong!

Rumored to be the number one genius in Cao County for decades, the hope for the Liu family's rise.

Chen Yuan's lips curled up, his eyes slightly cold.

Even these people who bullied the Liu family are dead, so...

Would Liu Changkong miss him, the culprit who destroyed the Liu family?

The answer is of course impossible!

Fortunately, Chen Yuan has no flaws and no lingering attachments. Liu Changkong should not kill Wang Ping and the others. After all, no one in Cao County knows that they have a good relationship.

Just superiors and subordinates...

Chen Yuan's reputation is very big, especially in the Ping An County and Cao County area. His qualifications are also easy to check. His parents died and he has no worries. He was transferred to Nanling Prefecture to serve as a Celestial Envoy.

He guessed that if nothing unexpected happens, Liu Changkong should be on his way to Nanling Prefecture, preparing to intercept him and take revenge.

He knew something about Liu Changkong's strength. Before he disappeared, he was at the Qi Gathering level. According to the routine...呸, if nothing unexpected happens, that guy will only break through to the Condensing Fiend realm at most.

He can handle it!

Of course, he also needs to make some preparations in advance. As long as he dares to come, he will definitely die!

For this reason, Chen Yuan decided to stay in Nanling Prefecture City for three days. If that person does not come to him in three days, either he guessed the wrong person,

Or he doesn't dare to fight in the Prefecture City.

After all, there are Xuan Realm experts like the Azure Envoy and Commandant here.

The government will not talk about Jianghu loyalty with him. Once he shows up, he will definitely be attacked by everyone.

Thinking of this, Chen Yuan felt more relieved.

He is now worried that Liu Changkong will not dare to come, and he has to come forward as bait, but if that is the case, it may be a little troublesome.

......

......

North of Nanling City.

On the wide Yun River, a passenger ship sailed down from other states and counties. A young man in a blue robe, carrying a long sword, stood on the deck with his hands behind his back, looking towards the gradually growing Nanling City.

He... Liu Changkong, today will avenge the dozens of people in the Liu family, and use Chen Yuan's head to pay tribute to the spirits of his parents, brothers and sisters in heaven!

"I'm coming..."

Liu Changkong said to himself with an icy expression.

He didn't think about assassinating, but openly killing Chen Yuan, as a challenger.

Chen Yuan is on the Potential Dragon List. It is normal for geniuses to challenge each other. No one will probably know his true purpose in a short time.

"Hu..."

A cold wind howled.

Liu Changkong widened his eyes and looked at the figure flying with a sword in front of him.

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Thanks to Big Boss Li Shang Ruoxie for the 10,000 coin reward at the beginning of the month, it's a coincidence... the supporting role officially debuts!

Asking for monthly tickets at the beginning of the month, everyone don't keep them for laying eggs!