If the occasion wasn't so solemn, Nie Qiyun really felt that Zhang Xuan would have made a move.

That was how it had been before.

Seated at the head, Tao Qingyuan directly said upon seeing this scene:

"Although Chen Yuan has only recently joined the Sky Patrol Division, his merits are witnessed by all. His superior has repeatedly instructed us to cultivate young Sky Patrol Guards.

Now, if we don't promote someone like Chen Yuan, wouldn't we become a laughing stock?"

"Furthermore, after becoming a Sky Patrol Envoy, Chen Yuan will still complete merits; it's just a step ahead."

Nie Qiyun frowned, sensing something amiss. Tao Qingyuan seemed to highly appreciate this Chen Yuan. He quickly cupped his hands and said:

"Lord, this is truly against the rules..."

Tao Qingyuan raised his hand, stopping Nie Qiyun from continuing:

"This matter has been decided by this official. No more discussion..."

"I believe Sky Patrol Envoy Chen will be able to fulfill the duties of a Sky Patrol Envoy. Let us all wait and see."

Nie Qiyun glanced at Chen Yuan with a grim expression, while Chen Yuan met his gaze without the slightest concern, even slightly curving his lips into a smile.

But in Nie Qiyun's eyes, it was more like mockery!

However, Tao Qingyuan's words had been spoken; it was impossible for him to change anything.

After all, Tao Qingyuan was his superior, the head of the entire Sky Patrol Division of Nanling Prefecture.

"Thank you, Lord!"

Chen Yuan cupped his hands in salute.

"Someone!"

Tao Qingyuan called out softly.

A Sky Patrol Guard entered, holding a tray in his hands. On the tray was a set of black robes and a white waist badge.

The Sky Patrol Division had strict ranks, from low to high, which were black, white, azure, gold...

All were made of special materials; the higher the quality of the waist badge, the harder it was to damage.

The Sky Patrol Guard presented the robes to Chen Yuan.

At Tao Qingyuan's indication, Chen Yuan reached out, pulled the Sky Patrol Envoy's official robes on, and hung the waist badge at his waist. With such a handsome face, his entire demeanor appeared valiant and extraordinary.

A Sky Patrol Envoy's official rank was equivalent to the seventh rank.

But they were unconstrained, and the official rank did not align with the ranks in the imperial court.

They only received orders from their superiors, and from the emperor.

"Congratulations, Sky Patrol Envoy Chen."

Lu Yang was the first to step forward and cup his hands in congratulations.

Since Tao Qingyuan had already spoken, and Nie Qiyun couldn't stop it, why not try to gain some favor?

He had no grudges against Chen Yuan.

After Lu Yang stepped forward, the other Sky Patrol Envoys also came forward to exchange pleasantries.

Only Nie Qiyun's face was not very pleasant, and he made no indication.

"Alright, what this official announced today are these two matters. After Sky Patrol Envoy Zhang leaves, the Sky Patrol Guards under him will be transferred to Chen Yuan."

Tao Qingyuan said in a low voice.

Some of the Sky Patrol Envoys were dissatisfied. The Sky Patrol Guards under Zhang Xuan were the most elite in their Nanling Prefecture Sky Patrol Division. Transferring them all to Chen Yuan meant...

Wouldn't his strength directly leap to the same level as theirs?

Even stronger than theirs?

"Lord, isn't this a bit inappropriate..."

"That's right, Sky Patrol Envoy Chen has only just arrived at the Sky Patrol Division and should familiarize himself first. Transferring such elite Sky Patrol Guards to him would be a waste of talent, wouldn't it?"

"That's right..."

The people who had been watching earlier all voiced their opinions.

They felt that Tao Qingyuan was being too generous to Chen Yuan.

They also coveted the capable people under Zhang Xuan.

Besides those who were discovered by Zhang Xuan, some of the Sky Patrol Guards were experts transferred from other places.

Like Yue Shan, there were few Sky Patrol Guards in the entire Nanling Prefecture Sky Patrol Division who could match him.

There were also experts like Yang Feng and Mo Donghe.

They were efficient and clean in their work. They didn't dare to covet them before, but now that Zhang Xuan was about to be transferred, they wanted to divide up these people.

"There's nothing to familiarize myself with. You all are exaggerating..."

Chen Yuan sneered inwardly and spoke directly.

"Does Sky Patrol Envoy Chen mean that the tasks within the Sky Patrol Division are not worth mentioning?"

Nie Qiyun stared at Chen Yuan.

"Not at all, Sky Patrol Envoy Nie is exaggerating. However, I don't seem to have offended you, have I? Why... does Sky Patrol Envoy Nie dislike me?" Chen Yuan met his gaze without hesitation.

They were all Sky Patrol Envoys.

Who was afraid of whom?

Not to mention that Tao Qingyuan and Zhang Xuan were here, and it was impossible for them to fight. Even if they did, Chen Yuan was not without a chance of winning!

His personality was not one to be submissive.

At worst, it would be a fight!

Lu Yang and the other Sky Patrol Envoys watched Chen Yuan and Nie Qiyun with interest, seemingly surprised that Chen Yuan was so headstrong, daring to clash directly with Nie Qiyun...

Was he not afraid that Nie Qiyun would target him after Zhang Xuan left?

Zhang Xuan was calm and collected, without any intention of speaking.

Nie Qiyun glanced around, the stiffness on his face faded, revealing a warm smile:

"How could this official dislike Sky Patrol Envoy Chen? I'm just thinking of him."

"Then thank you, Sky Patrol Envoy Nie."

Nie Qiyun smiled, then sat down.

Starting a conflict now would not only make Tao Qingyuan dissatisfied with him, thinking that he was intolerant and targeting a new colleague, but it might also provoke Zhang Xuan to take action.

It wouldn't be worth it...

Once Zhang Xuan left, he would have plenty of opportunities to suppress this kid!

"It is this official's decision on who the Sky Patrol Guards under me will be, and I have no objection to transferring them to Chen Yuan. Does anyone else?"

Zhang Xuan spoke, his tone calm.

"Hehe... Since Sky Patrol Envoy Zhang has said so, then we naturally have no objections."

"It's not an objection, it's just a bit against the rules..."

"Alright, this official is informing you, not asking for your opinions. Have all the tasks under your command been completed?" Tao Qingyuan asked in a low voice.

The Sky Patrol Envoys smiled wryly and said nothing more.

They were not Zhang Xuan, who was highly appreciated by Tao Qingyuan, and their own talents were not particularly outstanding. At least, the Profound Realm was a great obstacle for them.

"Alright, let's end today's matter here. Chen Yuan, the rewards for your promotion to Sky Patrol Envoy will be sent to you later." Tao Qingyuan waved his hand.

"Thank you, Lord."

Chen Yuan said quickly.

Tao Qingyuan nodded:

"The next thing will be handed over to you by Sky Patrol Envoy Zhang."

After saying that, Tao Qingyuan moved his feet, and a faint fluctuation of heaven and earth spiritual energy rippled around him. His entire figure brought a layer of afterimage and disappeared before everyone's eyes.

After Tao Qingyuan left, Nie Qiyun looked at Zhang Xuan:

"This official would like to congratulate Sky Patrol Envoy Zhang on his promotion to the Profound Realm."

"Mm..."

Zhang Xuan's eyelids drooped, and he nodded slightly.

Nie Qiyun didn't say much, and left the hall with a calm expression.

"Sky Patrol Envoy Chen, from now on we will be colleagues. We need to communicate more in the future..." Lu Yang walked to Chen Yuan's side.

"Sky Patrol Envoy Lu is right. I hope Sky Patrol Envoy Lu will give me more guidance in the future."

Chen Yuan's expression was ambiguous.

"Easy to say, easy to say..."

Lu Yang smiled, cupped his hands towards Zhang Xuan, and turned to leave.

The other Sky Patrol Envoys did the same. In a moment, only Zhang Xuan and Chen Yuan were left in the entire hall.

"After this official leaves, that guy Nie Qiyun probably won't stop. Tolerate him if you can, but if he pushes too hard... go find Sky Envoy Tao. When this official returns, it will be time to deal with him."

Zhang Xuan's expression was indifferent.

"Alright."

Chen Yuan said concisely.

Zhang Xuan was doing it for his own good. Nie Qiyun was a powerhouse at the Celestial Fiend level. Even if he wasn't Zhang Xuan's opponent, dealing with him shouldn't be a big deal.

However...

What Zhang Xuan didn't know was that Chen Yuan actually possessed the ability to kill with one blow.

As long as the Blood Fiend Blade entered his body, Nie Qiyun would either die or be seriously injured.

"As for Lu Yang, Zhu Chong, and others, you must also be wary of them. These guys are not easy to get along with. In short, if you want to gain power in the Sky Patrol Division, you will inevitably conflict with them.

Unless your strength makes them dare not think about it."

Zhang Xuan's strength was like that. Lu Yang and others no longer dared to do anything to him, and even had a somewhat flattering tone in their words.

And Nie Qiyun had been publicly slapped in the face by Zhang Xuan, and there was no possibility of reconciliation.

"Lord, don't worry, I understand."

He also understood things like the struggle for benefits.

"Let's go. It's time to say goodbye to Yue Shan and the others, and also get to know your new Sky Patrol Envoy!"

Zhang Xuan's mouth curved into a smile, and he stood up.

......

......

Inside Zhang Xuan's office.

Nearly ten Sky Patrol Guards stood.

Yue Shan, Yang Feng, Yan Qing, Han Jun, and Mo Donghe were all present. They were divided into two groups, one led by Yue Shan and Yang Feng, and the other led by Mo Donghe.

They were clearly separated from each other.

Chen Yuan and Zhang Xuan stood at the head.

"There are two things to say to you today. First, this official is about to leave Nanling Prefecture, and the return date is unknown. Second, I would like to introduce you to a new Sky Patrol Envoy."

Zhang Xuan said directly without wasting words.

Yue Shan and the others looked at each other. They knew something about the first thing, so it wasn't too difficult to accept. But for the second thing, several people revealed a hint of contemplation.

Only Yang Feng looked at Chen Yuan beside Zhang Xuan, thoughtfully.

"You don't need to guess. This Sky Patrol Envoy is Chen Yuan. He broke through to the Coagulating Gang Realm yesterday, and today Lord Qing has appointed him as a Sky Patrol Envoy.

He will be taking over my position."

Zhang Xuan didn't keep them in suspense.

Yue Shan and the others looked at Chen Yuan in shock, completely not expecting that he would quietly become a Sky Patrol Envoy. When did he break through?

Mo Donghe looked at Chen Yuan calmly, without saying much.

The only thing he knew about Chen Yuan was that he had led people to confiscate Yang Wanlou's house yesterday and recovered the batch of stolen silver that had not been found before.

Other than that, he had no impression.

He had no interest in meddling in other people's business.

But he still felt a sense of urgency about Chen Yuan's promotion. He knew that Zhang Xuan might be about to break through, and he had been tempering his physical body during this time, hoping to break through in a perfect state.

But unfortunately, he was one step ahead of others.

"Greetings, Lord Chen!"

"Sky Patrol Envoy Chen!"

"Lord Chen..."

After a few breaths of silence, Mo Donghe took the lead to pay his respects, without the slightest discomfort.

And Yang Feng and the others who had been introduced to Chen Yuan by Yue Shan before were somewhat different, knowing that they could no longer interact with him in the same way as before.