"Alright, tell your father about this. Tonight, I'll be waiting for him at Jiujiang Tower."

Chen Yuan casually waved his hand.

"Many thanks, Divine Envoy, many thanks, Miss."

Jiang Yun was stunned for a moment, not expecting to pass so easily. It seemed the rumors were false; the renowned Chen Qing Envoy was quite kind and not as fierce as rumored.

As for the maid's life...

She brought it upon herself. Even he, her master, didn't dare to say much, yet she insisted on causing trouble. Even if Chen Yuan didn't kill her, she would be expelled from the manor upon their return.

Such a wicked servant was simply asking for trouble.

After speaking, he immediately bowed and took his leave, drawing much discussion from the surrounding people.

Chen Yuan watched him depart, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

The wisp of Yuan Qi he had just infused would gradually erode Jiang Yun's vitality over the next hundred years, silently and imperceptibly.

There were too many people here, and Chen Yuan didn't want to cause too much of a commotion, but letting him off was impossible.

Although the man hadn't been overly arrogant and domineering, that was only because Zhang Wanshu possessed an extraordinary aura, and Jiang Yun didn't dare treat her as an ordinary person.

If it had been another woman without any background or power, things wouldn't have been so simple.

This was evident from the maid he kept around him.

This could be considered him eliminating a pest for the people.

Zhang Wanshu didn't know Chen Yuan's methods, nor did she want to. She was currently holding onto Chen Yuan's arm, as if finding some sense of security, and softly asked:

"What did you go buy?"

Chen Yuan's eyes flickered, and with a flash of light in his hand, two green oranges appeared.

He had bought a few casually at noon, and now they would serve the purpose.

"How did you know I like to eat oranges?"

Zhang Wanshu's eyes narrowed into slits, her face filled with joy.

"Zhang Brother told me."

Chen Yuan fabricated a story without blushing.

"Is that so?"

Zhang Wanshu smiled, suddenly discovering another side of Chen Yuan.

He could lie without batting an eye.

She had clearly said it on purpose, but he cooperated so readily. In reality, she liked anything Chen Yuan bought, anything was fine.

Therefore, she didn't expose him.

Things were fine just like this.

Little did she know that Chen Yuan had also discovered another side of this Second Miss Zhang, a bit of a tease.

After driving away Jiang Yun, they couldn't stay at Dragon Gate Ferry any longer. The gazes of the surrounding people were somewhat strange, as if they were guessing who they were.

They had actually scared another group into kneeling and begging for mercy.

"Shall we go?"

Chen Yuan asked, looking at Second Miss Zhang.

"Yes, whatever you say."

Second Miss Zhang nodded with a smile.

Chen Yuan had already examined the bottom of Dragon Gate River and couldn't find anything. He couldn't find the Dragon God Pearl that the Destiny Altar had indicated, and could only wait until tomorrow night.

Fortunately, he had plenty of time and could afford to wait.

It was night.

Inside a top-grade guest room in Jiujiang Tower.

Chen Yuan sat cross-legged, refining Yuan Qi into his body.

A cool breeze suddenly swept around, and a humble voice rang out from outside the window:

"This humble servant, Jiang Xiong, a Sky Patrol Green Envoy of Lin'an Prefecture, greets the Divine Envoy."

"Come in."

Chen Yuan opened his eyes, looking straight ahead.

The next moment, the cold wind blew open the closed window, and a middle-aged man in the official uniform of a Sky Patrol Green Envoy knelt on one knee before Chen Yuan:

"Your Excellency."

Lin'an Prefecture was different from ordinary places. Although it was a prefectural-level government, it was a level above ordinary prefectures. Only in this way could it be worthy of guarding the capital.

Jiang Xiong was a genuine Dan Realm Grandmaster!

Logically speaking, even if Chen Yuan was a Heavenly Envoy of the Sky Patrol Division, his direct superior, there was no need to be so humble, only a bow would suffice.

But he was different. His son, Jiang Yun, had blindly provoked the Martial Marquis of Wu'an, who was famous throughout the capital.

Although the Jiang family had some power in Lin'an Prefecture, they didn't even have a True Man in their clan. They couldn't possibly compare to a figure like Chen Yuan, and could only submit in order to resolve the conflict.

As the saying goes, a person's reputation is like a tree's name.

Chen Yuan's reputation was too great, and his character was known throughout the world. There were really not many people who dared to provoke him.

"Sky Patrol Jiang, please rise."

Without Chen Yuan making any movements, an invisible force of heaven and earth enveloped Jiang Xiong, and his body involuntarily stood up. However, he didn't dare to breathe a sigh of relief, because he suddenly realized that he couldn't mobilize the power of the Void Core in his Dantian!

Direct suppression!

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

Jiang Xiong lowered his head, cupped his fists, and bowed.

"Do you know why I asked you to come here this time?"

"It was this dog son of mine who offended Your Excellency. This official is terrified. I have already taught him a lesson today, ordering him not to leave the house for half a year, and severely punished him according to the laws of the Sky Patrol Division..."

As he spoke, Jiang Xiong looked at Chen Yuan, seemingly afraid that he wouldn't be satisfied.

"Sky Patrol Jiang is indeed upright and just."

"This official is ashamed. I have been negligent in disciplining that孽子 all these years."

"Alright, since you have already punished him, then let's leave this matter for now. Chen is always magnanimous and never dwells on trivial matters."

"Thank you, Divine Envoy!"

Jiang Xiong breathed a sigh of relief, slowly letting go of the heart he had been holding.

As long as this matter passed, he would be relieved. He was afraid that this matter wouldn't pass, and Chen Yuan was a decisive character who might even strike first and report later, with the emperor's special permission.

After all, as Chen Yuan was his superior, punishing his subordinates was only proper.

Moreover, their Jiang family had been in Lin'an Prefecture for so many years, and their background wasn't clean.

"Your Jiang family has been in this Lin'an for over a hundred years, right?"

Chen Yuan asked.

When mentioning Lin'an, one had to mention the Jiang family. Although they were far from being a prominent clan, they weren't far off. As long as a Transformation Yang True Man emerged from their clan, they could immediately make a name for themselves in the martial world.

According to the information he had investigated, the Jiang family had a lot of influence here, deeply entrenched, not only in the Sky Patrol Division, but also among the officials and the people of the martial world.

They were just generally low-key.

Jiang Xiong was once again shocked, and hesitated:

"It has been some years."

"Don't be afraid, I'm just asking you some questions."

"To date, it has been one hundred and seventy-six years."

"How much do you know about the Nine Rivers Jiang?"

"Nine... Rivers Jiang?"

Jiang Xiong was stunned, not expecting Chen Yuan's question to change so quickly.

"That's right, I want to learn about it."

The Dragon God Pearl shouldn't have appeared out of thin air. Now that he had this opportunity, he naturally wanted to learn about it in detail. Having reached the Fifth Realm, Chen Yuan began to desire to explore the secret of how the Destiny Altar could guide opportunities.

Could it guide without giving Destiny?

If that were the case, then Chen Yuan would be even smoother in the future.

"As far as this official knows, the Nine Rivers Jiang..."

Under Jiang Xiong's detailed description, Chen Yuan also gained some understanding of the origin of the Nine Rivers Jiang. It originated from a great battle during the previous dynasty, which caused the rivers to change course.

Later, after hundreds of years of development, it gradually evolved to this point.

Chen Yuan also indirectly asked if there had been any unusual events here in the past hundred years.

Jiang Xiong didn't know why, and racked his brains to say some things he had seen and heard. Among them, the one that caught Chen Yuan's attention the most was a river called Qingyu River among the nine rivers.

Around the time of the founding of the Great Jin Dynasty, it was rumored that a serpent dragon had transformed into a dragon, attracting heavenly lightning tribulation and shedding blood on the Qingyu River. Black clouds covered an area of hundreds of miles.

This phenomenon lasted for an hour before many martial artists mustered the courage to check, but they didn't find anything.

This rumor was recorded, but it wasn't detailed.

It was also one of the most inconspicuous of the many rumors Jiang Xiong had mentioned.

However, according to the direction of the opportunity's guidance, he paid attention to it.

"Sky Patrol Jiang is indeed knowledgeable and well-informed. I have some understanding of Lin'an."

Chen Yuan encouraged him after the other party finished speaking.

"It is this humble servant's honor to be able to serve Your Excellency."

"Alright, it's getting late. Sky Patrol Jiang, go back. Tomorrow is a grand event, so be sure not to make any major mistakes."

"Yes, this official understands. This official takes his leave."

Jiang Xiong imperceptibly let out a breath, bowed and retreated, and even helped Chen Yuan close the window before leaving.

Chen Yuan released his divine sense, enveloping the entire inn. Seeing that everything was safe, he slowly closed his eyes and continued to close his eyes and breathe.

Nothing happened overnight.

Chen Yuan practiced hard all night, feeling no fatigue, but rather refreshed. The road to becoming stronger little by little was indeed extremely exciting.

"Knock, knock, knock."

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

Even through the door, Chen Yuan could clearly sense Second Miss Zhang outside with his divine sense.

'Creak'

The door was pushed open, and Second Miss Zhang, wearing a blue dress, gentle and virtuous, walked in with breakfast in her hands, looking at Chen Yuan with a faint smile and said:

"You've been cultivating all night, are you tired? I just bought you some meat buns and soy milk outside. Eat them while they're hot."

"Thank you, Second Miss, but there's really no need to bother."

Chen Yuan sighed softly.

His cultivation had reached the Transformation Yang Realm, and he could refine the Yuan Qi roaming between heaven and earth to replenish his strength. Not to mention a few months, even three or five years without eating anything would be fine.

Condensing the Divine Soul was already gradually transforming from mortal to immortal.

As for the Sixth Realm, Chen Yuan had also asked Senior Moro. According to him, Sixth Realm warriors didn't need to eat any ordinary food at all, and it was even harmful.

"I bought them, and I can't eat them all."

Zhang Wanshu moved a stool and sat down nearby.

Chen Yuan smiled and didn't refuse. He stepped forward and began to eat. If he were an ordinary person, marrying a woman like Zhang Wanshu would naturally be a blessing from eight lifetimes.

But he wasn't an ordinary person.

Thinking about the things he would do in the future, and Zhang Xuan and Zhang Yan, Chen Yuan could only shake his head silently.

After breakfast, Chen Yuan and Zhang Wanshu didn't go downstairs. Today was the fifteenth of June, the most lively day in the entire Lin'an Prefecture. They planned to leave the inn in the evening.

In the inn, Zhang Wanshu didn't want to disturb Chen Yuan's cultivation, but quietly held her cheeks and looked at him curiously, as if flowers were growing on his face.

From time to time, she couldn't help but giggle foolishly.

Chen Yuan squinted at Second Miss Zhang, thinking that she seemed to be beyond saving.

She should be completely immersed in the sea of love.

Time passed quickly, and the commotion outside became heavier and heavier. Seeing that the time was almost up, and there were still two hours before it started to get dark, the two of them dressed neatly and walked out of the inn.

Chatting along the way, they headed towards Dragon Gate Ferry, where they had been yesterday.

Compared to yesterday, there were obviously many more people today. Along the way, there were men and women going to watch the scenery. Some were snuggling together, and some were keeping some distance.

From time to time, warriors from the Sky Patrol Division and government yamen runners patrolled back and forth.

Those who could afford it naturally took a car. After all, the prefectural city was still some distance away from Yanshan Dragon Gate Ferry.

Chen Yuan didn't need it too much. He took Zhang Wanshu's hand, and a gust of wind seemed to rise under his feet. He floated lightly as if walking in the air, and his speed was very fast.

It didn't take long for them to reach their destination.

The nightlife of the people in this era was still very boring, otherwise they wouldn't have so many children. There was nothing else to do, they were just bored. Therefore, when the lantern festival was held in Lin'an, those restless people intentionally came here to play.

When Chen Yuan arrived, thousands of people had already gathered here. Looking around, there were crowds of people, occupying the open space near Dragon Gate Ferry very fully.

Vendors shouted and sold, storytellers slapped their tables, telling the myth of Dragon Gate Ferry, and jugglers, with more than a dozen steel forks on their heads, danced vigorously, contrasting with the flowing people.

What a picture of worldly life!

Taking Zhang Wanshu, Chen Yuan strolled around for a while, and suddenly, Chen Yuan froze in place, and through more than a hundred meters, he saw a handsome young master in the crowd at a glance.

The man held a folding fan, his face was as white as jade, his eyebrows were like swords, and his demeanor was extraordinary.

However, this wasn't the most important thing. The most important thing was that Chen Yuan saw the true identity of this person.

The current eldest princess, Sima Ke's eldest sister, Pingyang!

She was just disguised as a man, not changing her aura. For Chen Yuan, it couldn't be easier to recognize her.

Zhang Wanshu, who was looking around with her eyes, sensed that Chen Yuan's footsteps had stopped, and subconsciously stopped as well, looking at him curiously and asked:

"What's wrong?"

"The eldest princess is in front."

Chen Yuan said.

Zhang Wanshu was stunned. These words were undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for her. Subconsciously, she grabbed Chen Yuan's sleeve, her heart slightly tightened. She didn't know why, but she always had a feeling of being caught cheating.

"Don't panic."

Chen Yuan patted the back of Zhang Wanshu's hand to comfort her.

On the opposite side, Princess Pingyang seemed to have 'discovered' Chen Yuan, and walked straight over with a few attendants, stopping about three feet away, cupping her hands and said:

"Young Master Chen has such a good interest, that he even has the time to take a beauty to stroll around the lantern festival."

As she spoke, her eyes also stared at Zhang Wanshu.

Chen Yuan frowned and asked:

"Young Master Pingyang also has a good interest, doesn't he?"

"Young Master Chen is right, is this girl from the Zhang family?" Princess Pingyang turned her eyes and looked at Zhang Wanshu.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

Zhang Wanshu bowed slightly.

"Today is a good day. It is said that this time the carp leaping over the Dragon Gate is the grandest one in nearly ten years. I don't want to miss it either. I didn't expect to meet Young Master Chen. What a coincidence."

Princess Pingyang smiled faintly.

"It's quite a coincidence."

Chen Yuan lowered his eyes, not believing these words at all.

But what was the reason?

Could it be that Princess Pingyang came for him?

He had made it clear before that he... had no interest in marrying a princess.

According to Princess Pingyang's aloof nature, she shouldn't have such a posture. Chen Yuan was really puzzled.

"Why don't Young Master Chen and I enjoy the moon together? The night is coming soon, and the moon should be very round tonight." Princess Pingyang invited.

Zhang Wanshu tightened her hand and tugged at Chen Yuan's sleeve slightly.

Chen Yuan looked up. Today was indeed a good time, with no clouds in the sky, but going with Princess Pingyang was still out of the question. This was a smart woman, and he didn't want to be noticed to be strange and refused:

"Wan Shu is a little restrained in front of Your Highness, so never mind, another day, when I have time, I will enjoy the moon with Your Highness."

"Very well." Princess Pingyang pondered for a moment and nodded imperceptibly.

"Your Highness, continue strolling. Chen still has some things to do, so I won't keep you company any longer."

"Alright."

Princess Pingyang unfolded her folding fan and fanned herself, her eyes clear.

Chen Yuan nodded, and didn't stay any longer. After saying that, he took Zhang Wanshu directly past Princess Pingyang, pulled away some distance, and gradually walked away.

"Your Highness."

A guard disguised as a man hesitated.

"Let's go to Dragon Gate Ferry. This young master hasn't seen the carp leaping over the Dragon Gate for several years." Princess Pingyang said faintly.

After walking away, Zhang Wanshu subconsciously looked back and couldn't help but let out a long breath, her palms already sweating.

Chen Yuan and Princess Pingyang only had rumors, and there was no substantial relationship, but she was a little flustered, inexplicably flustered, as if she had been discovered.

As the night gradually fell, lanterns began to hang on the banks of the Nine Rivers Jiang, and the moonlight also began to illuminate the night, like a huge white jade plate.

Chen Yuan took Zhang Wanshu and found a not-so-good location, quietly watching the rolling river below, his heart as still as water.

"Everyone, look, it's coming, it's coming..."

Suddenly, someone exclaimed, causing the people watching the scenery to turn their attention.

I could see that all kinds of fish from the other nine rivers began to jump from the rolling rivers onto the main river, which was Dragon Gate Ferry, shining brightly under the moonlight.

This was a rather spectacular scene. Tens of thousands of fish, especially carp, kept jumping.

It was like breaking through their own limits and looking towards the sky.

The moonlight was extremely bright, illuminating the Nine Rivers Jiang very brightly.

Deep in the silt at the bottom of the ground, a dragon-shaped skeleton was also blooming with light in the water, emitting wisps of dragon energy, and unconsciously, began to float up.

Chen Yuan saw that the time was almost up, and told Zhang Wanshu:

"I'm going to take care of something. I won't be back for a while, don't worry."

Zhang Wanshu looked up at him, straightened his collar for him, and smiled:

"Go, come back soon."

Chen Yuan smiled, looked around at the people, and saw that no one was paying attention, he slowly pushed to the back of the crowd, and then disappeared into the void.