Within the Sky Patrol Hall of Jiuyuan Prefecture.

Huang Yi, the Azure Envoy of Jiuyuan, sat high at the head of the table. Chen Yuan occupied the first seat on the left, with Yue Shan and the others positioned below him. On the right side were all the Sky Patrol Envoys of Jiuyuan Prefecture, totaling six: two Celestial Gang martial artists, three Coagulating Fiend martial artists, and one newly promoted Sky Patrol Envoy with Qi Gathering cultivation.

In terms of strength, they were not much different from Chen Yuan's Nanling Prefecture.

However, Huang Yi's faintly emanating aura was slightly stronger than Tao Qingyuan's, who was injured. This was normal; every Azure Envoy who could govern a prefecture was a formidable figure.

Without a background, they had truly carved their way to the top, one kill at a time.

"This is the now-famous Sky Patrol Envoy of Nanling, Demon Blade Chen Yuan, Lord Chen," Huang Yi introduced to the Sky Patrol Envoys below.

Although Chen Yuan was not yet an Azure Envoy, and his status was inferior to Huang Yi's, he showed no contempt. In fact, he seemed to place great importance on Chen Yuan.

The Jiuyuan Patrol Envoys on the right, having known Chen Yuan's true identity beforehand, still showed appropriate respect, raising their cups and saying:

"Lord Chen is truly young and promising."

"Indeed, even hundreds of miles away, we have long heard of the Demon Blade's great name."

"Lord Chen swept across Nanling Prefecture, invincible against all opponents. You are truly a model for our Sky Patrol Office, and we admire you greatly."

Chen Yuan smiled, not being modest, and raised his cup to drink with them, making the toast-givers feel delighted, as if they were being recognized by a rising star renowned throughout Qing Prefecture and even the martial world.

After a few pleasantries, the Sky Patrol Envoys tactfully stopped talking and turned to drinking and chatting with Yue Shan and the others. It is worth mentioning that the Five Elements Ghost Child was placed outside by Chen Yuan.

Given their strength and status, their presence here would indeed be somewhat strange.

"Huang is truly envious of Brother Tao, who can rise to the capital in one step," Huang Yi said with a sigh. For Azure Envoys like them, the greatest achievement was perhaps being transferred to a position in the capital.

Of course, some were unwilling to be restrained and preferred to govern a prefecture, which was more enjoyable than being subservient in the capital.

"I've heard Tao mention Lord Huang before. In the future, if there is an opportunity, you will naturally rise steadily and go straight to the capital," Chen Yuan said with a smile. He was not ignorant of the world or interpersonal relationships.

It was just that he usually didn't want to be like that.

But now that it was Huang Yi's home ground, Chen Yuan did not mind socializing when the other party showed goodwill.

Huang Yi was delighted to hear Chen Yuan's praise. He had learned from Chen Yuan that he would go to Qing Prefecture City after reaching the Yuan Kong Realm.

Anyone with a brain would know that his future was limitless.

At the very least, he would become an Azure Envoy of a prefecture in the future, or even become his direct superior. A compliment from such a top genius was worth a hundred from subordinates.

"I haven't asked yet, but does Lord Chen have any grudges with the disciples of the Azure Cloud Sword Sect?"

"There were indeed some minor grudges before," Chen Yuan said with a smile, seemingly not concerned.

Huang Yi nodded thoughtfully, but he didn't believe it. He had seen the previous conflict and knew that Gu Hao and Chen Yuan had both intended to kill each other.

They had even agreed to a battle in the Yuan Kong Realm.

Although he didn't believe it, Huang Yi didn't say much. After all, he still needed something from Chen Yuan. When the news of the Yuan Kong Realm first spread,

he had bought information about the Yuan Kong Realm from the Immortal Ascension Tower, knowing that it was a shattered secret realm with many treasures inside.

Although many treasures had already been taken away by previous groups, it was said that there were still many treasures inside, and even the inheritances of two peak Dan Realm experts had not been taken.

These things were worth coveting.

That was why he had spread the word that he wanted to buy a Yuan Kong Token, willing to pay ten Essence Crystals for it. It was important to note that it was all his net worth.

Even several of those crystals were borrowed from elsewhere.

This was just a deception. Once he got the Yuan Kong Token, wouldn't the other party be at his mercy?

If no one was willing to sell it, he would rob it by force when the Yuan Kong Realm was about to open. However, this possibility was relatively low and would damage his reputation,

so he would not do it unless absolutely necessary.

Then came the matter of today. He wanted to get a Yuan Kong Token from Chen Yuan's hands. Well... by buying it.

Apart from the fact that Chen Yuan's strength was not much inferior to his, if this matter spread out, he would basically have no place in the Sky Patrol Office. Now, he only hoped that Chen Yuan would not ask for too much.

After a few preliminary remarks, Huang Yi lowered his voice and said:

"Lord Chen has an extra Yuan Kong Token in his possession, I wonder..."

"On my first day here, I heard that Lord Huang was offering a high price for a Yuan Kong Token, willing to pay ten Essence Crystals as a reward. Is that true?" Chen Yuan asked calmly.

Instinctively touching his nose, Huang Yi nodded awkwardly. It was difficult to go back on his word at this point, saying, "This matter is naturally true. If Lord Chen is willing to offer the Yuan Kong Token..."

He gritted his teeth and continued, "Huang will offer ten Essence Crystals in exchange."

Seeing Huang Yi's pained expression, Chen Yuan knew that it would probably be very difficult for him to take out his savings. After all, ten Essence Crystals were not a small number.

He had destroyed the Dragon Tiger Sect and the Golden Mountain Temple, and he only obtained about twenty Essence Crystals. This was the accumulation of those two forces over many years.

Although Huang Yi served as an Azure Envoy, he was only one person after all. Even if he had some means to obtain some Essence Crystals, there would definitely not be many. Therefore, he said:

"If it were an outsider, I would not sell it for less than ten Essence Crystals, but since Lord Huang wants it..."

He pondered, while Huang Yi looked at him with hope, hoping to reduce the price.

Pretending to grit his teeth, Chen Yuan said, "Since Lord Huang wants it, then I am willing to exchange it for seven Essence Crystals."

"Is this really true!"

Huang Yi's eyes were full of joy.

With a chuckle, he said, "Perhaps Lord Huang doesn't know my character. I have always been a man of my word and never tell lies."

"In that case, then thank yo..." Huang Yi cupped his hands and was about to express his gratitude, but Chen Yuan stopped him with a wave of his hand, saying:

"But Lord Huang must promise me one thing."

Realizing that it was not that simple, Huang Yi looked very eager on the surface, saying, "Lord Chen, please speak your mind."

"Lord Huang knows that I have some minor grudges with Gu Hao. I believe you can see that the two of us are incompatible. There will inevitably be a bloody battle in the Yuan Kong Realm.

And the monk who appeared today is acquainted with Gu Hao. At that time, the two will definitely join forces. My idea is very simple. After Lord Huang enters the Yuan Kong Realm, you must join forces with me to fight the enemy, and... with me as the leader."

Seeing that Huang Yi was about to say something, Chen Yuan raised his hand and continued:

"Lord Huang, don't worry, I will not ask you to do anything dangerous. If there are treasures, we can each rely on our own abilities to divide them equally. But as long as we face enemies, you must listen to me."

"What do you say?"

Huang Yi frowned slightly, remaining silent. Chen Yuan did not urge him, lowering his head to drink wine and eat meat.

About ten breaths of time passed before Huang Yi raised his head and said in a low voice, "I can promise you, but this Essence Crystal, five."

Chen Yuan did not raise his head, saying faintly:

"Six."

"Okay."

Huang Yi said.

He could afford the price of six Essence Crystals, and Chen Yuan said he only wanted him to help resist Gu Hao's alliance. He could agree to that.

As long as he could hold one person back, regardless of victory or defeat, the rest would not have much to do with him. If he wanted him to risk his life, Chen Yuan would have to pay another price,

such as... Essence Crystals.

"Straightforward. But just in case, Lord Huang, please make a Blood Oath of the Inner Demon."

For profound martial artists like them, as long as they had the desire to form a core, this Blood Oath of the Inner Demon was the biggest interference. Moreover, he had no other way to restrain Huang Yi.

Huang Yi did not hesitate, knowing that this was the only way to reassure Chen Yuan. He forced out his essence blood in front of Chen Yuan and made the Blood Oath of the Inner Demon. Of course, the oath was not so harsh,

and both parties could accept it.

Once the oath was made, Chen Yuan was relieved. The Yuan Kong Token was worth at most seven Essence Crystals. Huang Yi had previously offered ten, which was basically an astronomical price.

Now, Chen Yuan gave him six Essence Crystals, which was considered a discount of one, but it was well worth it to get the help of a profound expert.

However, he was also very clear that if he wanted Huang Yi to risk his life, he would have to bleed a little during the fight, but compared to his life, it was nothing.

Strictly speaking, he got this Yuan Kong Token for free.

After the oath, the exchange took place. Chen Yuan did not refuse and directly threw the Yuan Kong Token to Huang Yi, who solemnly placed the six Essence Crystals in Chen Yuan's hands.

His words and expressions showed some reluctance.

After that, everyone was happy. The two talked and laughed enthusiastically, as if they had deepened their friendship a lot all of a sudden. Now they were just waiting for the Yuan Kong Token to move and the Yuan Kong Realm to open!

......

......

While Chen Yuan was clinking glasses and arranging the matter of helpers, his previous guess came true. Under Gu Hao's sincere invitation,

Monk Jingxin decided to join forces with Gu Hao to eliminate Chen Yuan, this demon, in the Yuan Kong Realm.

Jingxin was one of the most outstanding disciples of the Bright Temple. He was a middle-level disciple, and he vaguely knew something about the Golden Mountain Temple, knowing that the Golden Mountain Temple was equivalent to their affiliated force, which had developed with the help of the Bright Temple.

Now that it had been destroyed by Chen Yuan, it not only caused them to lose a source of wealth, but also damaged their power. Naturally, such grievances needed to be settled. Originally, this had nothing to do with him.

But since he had encountered it, it was impossible to let go of this good opportunity.

He could sense how strong Gu Hao's killing intent towards Chen Yuan was. With the two of them joining forces, how could Chen Yuan survive?

Such a demon should be suppressed under the Leifeng Pagoda of the Bright Temple.

Seeing Jingxin agree to join forces, Gu Hao was overjoyed. He toasted Monk Jingxin with tea instead of wine. Then, the two looked at each other and smiled tacitly, as if Chen Yuan had already been defeated by their hands.

Xiao Qingmu, who had just entered, asked in confusion:

"Why are you smiling, senior brother?"

Gu Hao said calmly: "I'm laughing at Chen Yuan..."

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