He was an informant for the Xiang family, aware that Chen Yuan could extract the Xiang family members' divine blood for his own use, so he naturally had to cover it up.

As expected, Jingtai and Bodhisattva Puxian didn't suspect anything. After all, they only knew a little about the Xiang family's divine blood and weren't that clear about it.

They never imagined that there was something that could directly extract divine blood.

Looking at the dark head in front of him, Jingtai was both pleasantly surprised and somewhat annoyed. He was happy that the more people from the Xiang family died, the happier he would be, especially if they were influential Xiang family elders.

A Huayang True Person was definitely a strong individual. The more that died, the less pressure the court would face.

What annoyed him was that after Chen Yuan had made such a great contribution, he had no other excuse to suppress the position of Heavenly Envoy.

The officials of the Sky Patrol Department below were all watching.

Everyone knew that Chen Yuan had already competed for the position of Heavenly Envoy, and was just waiting for the emperor to issue an decree. Now that he had made a great contribution, it would damage his prestige if he didn't reward him soon.

Once the news spread, people would say he was unfair!

He was actually very surprised. How could Chen Yuan cause so much trouble?

He made a contribution every now and then. It wasn't appropriate not to reward him, but it wasn't appropriate to reward him now, because he hadn't agreed to the marriage proposal yet.

Jingtai took a deep breath and turned his gaze to Xiao Jing, asking,

"Does Grand Commander think Chen Yuan is suitable to be the Heavenly Envoy?"

Xiao Jing's heart tightened, and he said in a deep voice,

"Chen Yuan defeated all other competitors in the Sky Patrol Department, and he has made great contributions. In my opinion, the position of Heavenly Envoy is none other than him. If someone else takes the position, the Sky Patrol Department will not be convinced."

"You think he's suitable?"

"That is indeed what I think."

Listening to Xiao Jing's definitive answer, Jingtai turned his gaze to National Preceptor Bodhisattva Puxian again, asking,

"What does the National Preceptor think?"

"His Majesty already has a plan in mind. I won't say much."

After a moment of contemplation, Jingtai instructed a eunuch beside him,

"Go, pass on my decree to Eunuch Cao, and tell him to send someone to the Wuan Marquis residence to announce the decree, appointing Chen Yuan as the Heavenly Envoy of the Sky Patrol Department!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The little eunuch bowed and turned to leave the Imperial Garden.

"Grand Commander, come, see how well I play Go."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Unable to suppress Chen Yuan for the time being, Jingtai didn't try to suppress him anymore, but if that was the case, there would be one less way to restrain Chen Yuan. He only hoped that Chen Yuan was sensible and would agree in the court meeting.

Otherwise, he would be furious!

......

......

The next day.

Wuan Marquis residence.

Chen Yuan was also playing Go in the backyard, his opponent being Ouyang Zhi.

After staying in the Marquis residence for two days, he was preparing to leave. The capital was indeed wonderful, but it didn't belong to him. It was enough to take a look and broaden his horizons.

There was no need to stay for too long.

"When you go back this time, speed up the forging of weapons in Hidden Arms Valley." Chen Yuan held a black piece and slowly placed it down, saying to Ouyang Zhi without looking up.

"But the manpower..."

Ouyang Zhi hesitated. Hidden Arms Valley was only a prefecture-level force, and the number of people was not large, especially those qualified to forge treasure weapons.

Even with the help of Tangshan, there were not enough forging masters.

"Don't assign one person to forge a weapon. Divide it into batches, with one person only doing one thing, and let the old masters supervise." He knew that he wouldn't have much time.

His identity was a hidden danger. He might be exposed one day, so he had to prepare in advance.

First, he had to turn the ten thousand iron cavalry of Tangshan into a strong army!

Everyone would ride a different breed of warhorse, and cultivation resources would be supplied without limit. Naturally, the weapons they used should not be a drag.

After all, he still had to expand the army later. Ten thousand people were far from enough!

If Hidden Arms Valley didn't have enough manpower, then he would forge weapons using an assembly line method.

"But in that case, the quality..."

"As long as it's qualified, there's no need for it to be too perfect."

Chen Yuan set the tone.

"Yes, I understand."

Ouyang Zhi nodded solemnly.

As long as he had Chen Yuan's words, it was enough. He didn't want his speed to keep up, but the weapons weren't as good as the previous batches and he would be reprimanded.

With Madam Xu's relationship, he and Chen Yuan were already in the same boat. If he had great power, he would be rich and noble. If he suffered disaster, he would definitely die.

"Okay, continue playing Go."

Chen Yuan nodded expressionlessly.

During the conversation, Chen Yuan also imparted a lot of cultivation experience to Ouyang Zhi. He was now a Fifth Realm True Person, much stronger than Ouyang Zhi.

His experience was also richer, so he could easily guide him.

Ouyang Zhi didn't dare to neglect this matter, and took the opportunity to humbly ask for advice.

Just as a game of Go was over, Chen Yuan was about to return to his room to continue his arduous cultivation when Butler Fu, the head of the Marquis residence, walked up to him in a hurry, with a hint of joy on his face:

"Marquis, someone from the palace is here."

Chen Yuan was stunned for a moment, knowing that Xiang Qianfeng's head had worked. If Jingtai suppressed the Heavenly Envoy matter again, it would be inappropriate. He immediately stood up and led the butler towards the front yard.

The person who came today was still the little eunuch Liu Yong. When he saw Chen Yuan appear, he quickly plastered a flattering smile on his face, as if Chen Yuan was his own father.

"This servant greets the Marquis."

"Eunuch is too polite. What is His Majesty's decree?"

Chen Yuan asked.

"It's a good thing. This servant first congratulates the Marquis on being promoted." Liu Yong chuckled.

"Announce the decree."

"Yes."

Liu Yong stood up, put away the flattering smile on his face, and turned serious. He gave a look to the eunuch behind him, who immediately presented the yellow cloth tray.

Liu Yong cleared his throat and said loudly:

"By the Emperor's decree: Marquis Chen Yuan of Wuan is deeply loved by me and has made many great contributions. I am very pleased. I hereby appoint Marquis Chen Yuan of Wuan as the Heavenly Envoy of the Sky Patrol Department, in charge of..."

There was a lot of nonsense in the imperial decree, but it all boiled down to one thing.

That was, Chen Yuan's official position had greatly advanced. From today onwards, he would be the Heavenly Envoy of the Sky Patrol Department, a third-rank official, definitely an important official in the court. Apart from the Grand Commander, National Preceptor, and a few other official positions, he was one of the top officials!

"This subject obeys the decree!"

Chen Yuan nodded slightly and accepted the imperial decree in his hand. Looking at the writing on it, his eyes suddenly became a little dazed. It had been about two years since he crossed over.

From a small, insignificant constable in Pingan County, he had officially become a third-rank official of the current dynasty. His speed could be said to be unprecedented and unmatched.

However, this was far from enough!

Chen Yuan wanted more.

He had once set a goal for himself, to climb to the top step by step. Now he was just at a high place, not yet at the top.

His gaze subconsciously turned to the location of the Imperial City in the center of the capital, and a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Soon, soon...

"Marquis..." Liu Yong called out softly.

He didn't think too much about Chen Yuan's gaze towards the Imperial City. He only thought that Chen Yuan was grateful for the Emperor's kindness and wouldn't associate it with those rebellious thoughts at all.

He wouldn't, and he wouldn't dare!

"Mm."

Chen Yuan responded.

"Now that the imperial decree has been delivered, this servant will return to the palace first?"

Liu Yong said cautiously.

Chen Yuan's power was now even stronger. He was not only a Marquis, but also an important official in the Sky Patrol Department. He was even more afraid when facing Chen Yuan.

He didn't dare to stay here any longer.

"Eunuch, take care. Butler Fu, see him off for me."

"Yes, Marquis."

Butler Fu bowed and gestured,

"Eunuch, please..."

"No need, no need. This servant can go by himself." Liu Yong quickly declined, and was sent out of the Wuan Marquis residence amid greetings. Chen Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and put the imperial decree in his hand aside.

Now that the Heavenly Envoy was in place, except for the matter of opportunity, he should also start planning his departure.

With this identity, the gold envoys of the various prefectures below would have to obey orders, which would be extremely useful to him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered to seek this official position.

"Congratulations, Brother Chen, on taking another step forward and ascending to the position of Divine Envoy."

Ouyang Zhi said with great tact.

At the same time, his admiration for Chen Yuan was raised once again.

His mother had not misjudged him!

Chen Yuan's future could already be seen.

The names of the four Divine Envoys of the Sky Patrol Department were basically known throughout the Jianghu, and they knew what this official position meant, not to mention the identity of Marquis.

Absolute power and authority!

Even higher than the top officials, even the top sects in the Jianghu had to give him some respect. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he could run amok in the Jianghu.

Chen Yuan smiled and didn't say much.

He once again told Ouyang Zhi not to call himself 'child'. He felt very awkward, so Ouyang Zhi reluctantly changed his address.

After all, when facing Chen Yuan's gaze, he really didn't have the courage to disobey again.

"This time, Brother Chen will once again become famous in the capital, and even the world!"

"You know, Chen has never been very concerned about these false reputations." Chen Yuan waved his hand.

"Yes, yes..."

.......

......

Ouyang Zhi was not wrong at all. After Chen Yuan became the Heavenly Envoy, his name once again resounded throughout the capital. Although he didn't care and didn't want to cause another sensation, these things were not something he could control.

The capital had a population of over a million, and there were many Jianghu martial artists. They were usually idle, and when they encountered interesting things, they would naturally talk about them endlessly.

Marquis!

Third rank!

High position and great power!

Chen Yuan now not only had a name and title, but also the most important real power. He had officially become one of the top figures in the capital.

It was terrifying, admirable, and complex.

Chen Yuan supported many people, one of which was storytellers. They had previously felt that the section about Liangzhou City was a bit boring, but now they had a new job, didn't they?

The specific reason for Chen Yuan's promotion had not spread, but this didn't prevent the storytellers from making up stories and racking their brains to think of countless contributions for Chen Yuan.

This also led to a problem, that is, the stories told in the east of the city and the south of the city were completely different, which was also amazing.

They felt that Chen Yuan's current reputation was probably unmatched in the capital.

Chen Yuan's friends, such as Guo Peng Guo Zifeng, Tao Qingyuan, and sister-in-law Li Hongshuang, were all happy for him and congratulated him.

In addition, when the Fourth Prince Sima Ke heard the news, he was overjoyed and felt that with Chen Yuan, what was there to worry about? What was there to worry about the position of Crown Prince not being determined?

But while he was happy, his two older brothers Sima Qian and Sima You couldn't be happy at all. In the midst of their confusion, they simply sent a gift.

Chen Yuan's attitude was already very clear, that is, to support Sima Ke. No matter what they did, they couldn't recover it. As for coercion? That was even more impossible.

It was already good to maintain the current situation.

After learning that the matter had been completely settled, the Divine Envoys of the Sky Patrol Department also sent people to invite him to discuss matters in the Sky Patrol Department.

Chen Yuan originally wanted to send Ouyang Zhi away, but he had no choice but to give up, let Ouyang Zhi leave on his own, and he set off for the headquarters of the Sky Patrol Department.

As soon as he entered, he was scrutinized by many gazes.

There were his previous subordinates, and also many colleagues he had only met once, who cupped their fists and bowed, saying:

"Greetings, Divine Envoy!"

"Greetings, Divine Envoy!"

"Greetings, Divine Envoy!"

The Heavenly Envoy was definitely one of the top five existences in the Sky Patrol Department. If the Grand Commander was not there, then it was the Divine Envoys who made the decisions to look at the world.

Everyone, whether Green Envoy or Gold Envoy, was nominally his subordinate.

With a thought, Chen Yuan used an invisible power to lift up everyone present, said a few simple words, and disappeared without a trace under the envious and respectful gazes of the crowd.

When entering the Sky Patrol Hall again, Chen Yuan no longer needed to be notified. On the contrary, seemingly to congratulate him, all the Sky Patrol Envoys and Sky Patrol Guards guarding the door bowed and addressed him as 'Divine Envoy'.

Entering the Sky Patrol Hall, four gazes instantly fell on Chen Yuan. After thinking for a moment, Chen Yuan still cupped his fists and said:

"Greetings, everyone."

"Haha, Divine Envoy Chen, you are now on equal footing with us, and you also have the title of Marquis, I dare not be called everyone." Wu Tianxi laughed.

"Marquis, we will be colleagues from now on, you can't do this."

"Yes, yes."

Zhang Yantong also smiled and nodded.

He sincerely felt happy for Chen Yuan, especially since he was able to become a Divine Envoy against the trend when the Emperor was deliberately suppressing him. It was really not simple.

He even admired him a little.

But it was just admiration, not jealousy.

Because Chen Yuan's Heavenly Envoy was earned with his life. Killing the Xiang Family elder at the peak of Refinement was extremely dangerous, and even he didn't have the confidence to do it.

His current achievements were well deserved!

"Sit down."

This time, Xiao Jing pointed Chen Yuan to the left-hand seat, which was also the seat of the Heavenly Envoy, which at first glance was even above the other Divine Envoys.

Originally, Xiao Jing intended to assign Chen Yuan to the second seat on the right, after all, Chen Yuan's foundation was still shallow compared to the other Divine Envoys, and his cultivation base was somewhat lacking.

But he was rejected by the Divine Envoys.

Xiao Jing had sat in this Heavenly Envoy position for decades before ascending to the position of Grand Commander, and they dared not put this position below.

This was not appropriate.

It was somewhat inappropriate for Chen Yuan to sit in this position, but after careful consideration, it was even more inappropriate for anyone other than him to sit in this position.

Zhang Yantong, Wu Tianxi, and Zuo Tiancheng had been equal for decades, and they would not let others sit in this position.

But arguing or even fighting over a position would make them seem narrow-minded, so it was better to let Chen Yuan sit in this position.

After all, Chen Yuan's title was stronger than theirs.

In terms of potential, he was even far ahead of them.

After weighing everything, they came up with the current scene.

Chen Yuan hesitated for a moment, looked at Zhang Yantong nodding slightly to him, then walked forward, waved his robe and slowly sat down, smiling calmly:

"The Divine Envoys are too kind."

"Chen Yuan."

"Grand Commander."

"Today is your official appointment. This commander will not assign you any responsibilities for the time being. In the recent period, you should first understand the duties of some departments of the Sky Patrol Department, and then let you be responsible for some things."

The official positions of the Sky Patrol Department were not only the Sky Patrol Departments at all levels below, but also many departments in the headquarters, which were almost self-sufficient behemoths.

Their strength was also extremely powerful, and Chen Yuan had to understand them carefully first. This was also the usual practice.

"Yes, this subordinate obeys."

Then, at Xiao Jing's suggestion, Zhang Yantong began to tell Chen Yuan about some of the departments that had been established in the Sky Patrol Department since its establishment.

Zuo Tiancheng and Wu Tianxi also supplemented from time to time.

It wasn't until a quarter of an hour later that Zhang Yantong finished speaking.

"There is a lot of important information in the headquarters of the Sky Patrol Department, you should read it first..." Xiao Jing said with a smile.

"This subordinate understands."

After chatting for a while in the Sky Patrol Hall, Zhang Yantong hosted a small gathering in the Sky Patrol Department, and the atmosphere seemed very harmonious on the surface.

You couldn't tell who had any grievances with whom.

After the banquet was over, the Divine Envoys said goodbye one after another. Zhang Yantong smiled at him and also went home, leaving only Chen Yuan and Xiao Jing alone.

"Since the Heavenly Envoy position was created, there has been a chasm between it and the other three Divine Envoys below. Chen Yuan, you are a person with potential, don't let this commander down."

Xiao Jing encouraged with his hands behind his back.

"Grand Commander, rest assured."

Chen Yuan replied with a solemn expression.

His character was not one to be subservient to others, but in the Sky Patrol Department, he had already reached the ceiling. Even if Xiao Jing was transferred, it was not something he could get involved in.

Therefore, after ascending to this position, what he had to plan next was how to overthrow this decaying court.

But it was just a secret, and he couldn't tell it to others.

"This commander believes you can do it, hehe..." Xiao Jing glanced at Chen Yuan with some deep meaning, then waved his hand, took a step, the void trembled, and then disappeared without a trace.

Leaving only Chen Yuan alone.

A smile appeared on his face, a very presumptuous smile, and his eyes became even colder...

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