I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 247 Zen Fruit in the Jade Capital [Supplement to Yesterday's Chapter]

It was nearly December, and deep winter had arrived.

The biting wind on Xiuba Mountain swept by, carrying fine snowflakes, but it couldn't reach the Fourth Prince's residence.

The banquet ended during this battle.

After three of the four geniuses from the six families of Dayu fell from grace, they did not return to the Fourth Prince's manor, but instead entered Xuantianjing.

Meng Huali, despite being at the Xuanlou realm, was defeated by Chen Zhian, which angered her, so she also entered the city.

Only Su Zhenxue and Princess Qixing returned to the Fourth Prince's courtyard.

Even Chen Zhian only bowed from afar. The bronze laurel wreath appeared in the clouds, and Chen Zhian stepped on it, sat in the jeweled carriage, and disappeared into the wind and snow.

"Innate Realm, Fifth Stage of the Young Tiger Stele..."

Princess Qixing was pale and her breathing was disordered. Xuanlou and Yuanguan were both injured and were in pain.

But her eyes held a complex expression.

"It is hard to say whether the emergence of such a person in Dayu is a good thing or a bad thing."

“Of course it’s a good thing.” Cheng Tianzhang drank a cup of wine, his eyes gleaming. “Chen Zhi’an is a retainer of my Cheng family. With fewer and fewer geniuses in this generation, having someone like Chen Zhi’an is a good thing.”

As for your concerns, I understand.

Cheng Tianzhang smiled and said, "There are countless geniuses in the world, but the Great Yu royal family only has one Cheng family, and the Great Yu sage position is held by only one person."

With the throne of the Great Yu Kingdom hanging high, no matter how powerful these geniuses were, they couldn't cause any trouble.

For example, that…

Before Cheng Tianzhang could finish speaking, a meaningful look flashed in his eyes. After a while, he couldn't help but shake his head and sigh again: "A perfected innate realm, fighting seven against one, including even Xuanlou figures like you, Meng Huali, and Su Zhenxue."

But little did they know whether Chen Zhian was now stronger or weaker than Kui Xing in his youth.

Princess Qixing was still recalling Chen Zhian's terrifying sword intent and aura when she suddenly remembered that she had wanted to recruit Chen Zhian into her ranks at Prince Duanque's mansion.

Only a few months have passed since then, but looking back now, she feels somewhat ashamed of the incident.

A person like Chen Zhian... has his own pride, so how could he easily submit to someone else's command?
Su Zhenxue silently took her seat.

A hint of understanding finally appeared in Ji Bai's eyes.

"No wonder Master thinks highly of Chen Zhi'an," Ji Bai thought to himself.

"The birth of a genius like Chen Zhian in the Great Yu Dynasty, along with Chi Xuanzi, means that two people from the Great Yu Dynasty are now in the top ten of the Young Tiger Stele. This can be seen as the Great Yu Dynasty shedding its reputation as a weak nation in this era."

"However, what's laughable is that... apart from the royal family, there are only these two people among the top forty on the Young Tiger Stele."

"Chen Zhian will likely become the leading figure among the younger generation in the future."

As Ji Bai was pondering, Xie Minglei stood up, with a servant behind him supporting the injured Xie Beitu.

Xie Minglei took his leave.

The fourth prince exchanged a few polite words with this person from the Jade Palace and then sent someone to see him off.

Xie Minglei led Xie Beitu out of the courtyard and into the carriage.

The luxurious carriage wheels rolled on, heading towards Xuantianjing.

When they were about ten miles away from the Fourth Prince's manor, Xie Minglei, who was sitting in the sedan chair, opened his eyes.

His eyes were brimming with tears, and his pupils had somehow transformed into vertical slits.

Xie Minglei's vertical pupils trembled, and he frowned, a fierce killing intent flashing in his eyes.

"This Chen Zhian has ruined my temple on the banks of the Lotus River in Lianxia Prefecture."

Xie Minglei's square face showed more hatred: "I don't know what our ancestors are plotting. If Chen Zhian is not killed, he will definitely become a great threat."

Xie Minglei was completely baffled.

If Chen Zhian were weak, he would have already taken action himself.

But now Chen Zhian not only has the protection of the Heavenly Palace figures, but his own cultivation is also extraordinary. Even though he is twice as old as Chen Zhian, he is only at the Profound Pool Realm. Look at how Chen Zhian fought against seven opponents and won today... Even if Chen Zhian had no one else by his side, he would not be able to win.

"Never mind... let's see what the elders of the six families are planning!"
Chen Zhian has already caused such a huge commotion before even taking office; who knows how arrogant he will become after he does?

When he becomes arrogant, that will be the day his death approaches.

Xie Minglei snorted coldly.

He came to Xuantianjing to seek refuge and avoid becoming a victim of Chen Zhian's blade.

Now that Chen Zhian has returned to Xuantianjing, he will naturally return to Qingyuan Town in Lianxia Prefecture to continue his Dragon Transformation Technique training.

Thinking this, he glanced at Xie Beitu again.

Xie Beitu remains in a coma.

"Once he reaches the Jade Palace Realm, he will also be able to cultivate the Dragon Transformation Technique."

"If I stay in Xuantianjing, I'll be killed by Chen Zhian sooner or later."

Xie Minglei took a deep breath: "After the Dragon Transformation Technique comes the Dragon Seizing Technique. If I can devour someone like Chen Zhian... I'll gain eleven percent of his innate talent..."

A glint flashed in his eyes, then dimmed again, and he shook his head slightly.

"A genius like him is coveted by countless people, so how could it be my turn to eat him?"

However... he'll always end up as someone else's meal, so what's wrong with letting him be a little arrogant...?

Just then, the carriage suddenly stopped, as if it had sensed something. The precious mountain horse paced anxiously in place but could not move forward, and no matter how the servants cracked their whips, it was to no avail.

Xie Ming's divine energy spread out in all directions, but he did not notice anything unusual.

"What's going on?" Xie Minglei asked, somewhat displeased, as he lifted the curtain and inquired of the servant driving the carriage.

The servant didn't even have time to say anything.

Suddenly, a person emerged from the woods and grass ahead.

The man had a sword at his waist, and his eyes gleamed as he thrust straight at Xie Minglei.

"Xie Minglei, do you know your crime?"

Xie Minglei felt his hair stand on end and his skin crawl, but he still forced himself to stay alert and shouted angrily, "Chen Zhian, this is the capital region... How dare you be so insolent..."

Before he finished speaking, several streams of divine energy flowed out from Xuantianjing, and supernatural powers were brewing, sweeping in.

"You Xie family members are truly endless."

Chen Zhian shook his head slightly, but gripped the long sword with one hand and said softly, "The sage has decreed that if one wishes to seize the seal of office, one must cleanse the world of demons and ghosts. Today, there are demons and ghosts before me, and I wish to kill them."

"You've come to stop me...do you want to die?"

"Chen Zhian, a place of great importance in the capital, where the Emperor's position shines like the blazing sun, leaving no place for demons and ghosts to hide... I am Xie, the Assistant Surveillance Commissioner..."

One of the several streams of divine energy emitted a voice that seemed to want to threaten Chen Zhian.

Chen Zhian shook his head slightly and pointed a finger at Xie Minglei.

"killed."

Rumble!
The earth suddenly trembled, and then cracks appeared.

Immediately afterwards, dust rose from the ground, and a dark shadow suddenly appeared, arriving before Xie Minglei in the blink of an eye.

The figure, just like Chen Zhian, stretched out a withered hand and, in a flash, pointed at Xie Minglei's brow!

Click!

Before Xie Minglei could react, a streak of crimson light suddenly shot out from between his eyebrows.

The heavy blood energy was like a sledgehammer, falling from between his eyebrows and smashing hard into his Xuanchi and Yuanshen!

Xie Minglei spat out a mouthful of blood, his primordial spirit screamed, and layers of scales involuntarily appeared on his body, his vertical pupils turning blood red.

then……

Bang!
A dull sound came.

Xie Minglei's head shattered like a fruit that had fallen to the ground, a gruesome sight!

"Chen Zhian, how dare you!"

When the divine energy arrived, someone shouted, but only stayed at a distance, not daring to approach.

Chen Zhian chuckled.

The black figure that killed Xie Minglei has disappeared.

"What did you say your name was?" Chen Zhian asked loudly. "A fourth-rank official, the Assistant Surveillance Commissioner, do you intend to protect a heretical cultivator who is causing havoc in this region?"

"You killed someone based on only one side of the story? This is a sacred place, Chen Zhi'an... do you even know what the law is?"

"The Xie family of Longxi, one of the six prominent families of Dayu, has actually started talking about the law."

Chen Zhian shook his head slightly and stepped onto the bronze laurel wreath.

The bronze chariot soared through the air, but Chen Zhian did not argue with him at all: "If you high-ranking officials of the Xie family in Xuantianjing have the guts, then come and stop me."

"If you don't have the guts... then get out of here." At this moment, Chen Zhian was arrogant and domineering, riding his imperial carriage straight into Xuantianjing.

The Assistant Surveillance Commissioner could only retreat step by step, his divine aura dissipating, and he dared not stand in front of Chen Zhian at all.

It was only because Chen Zhian's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he spoke...

This fourth-rank official had no doubt that if he dared to block the way, Chen Zhian would kill him on the spot!
If the imperial court were to hold someone accountable, it would simply be a matter of the emperor granting power to purge demons and monsters!

Chen Zhian has probably already discovered Xie Minglei's schemes in Lianxia Prefecture. When I stand up for Xie Minglei and am elected to the position of seal-bearer, I'll die in vain when the Emperor and Prime Minister Song are in the spotlight!
"This Chen Zhian has traveled to various prefectures in the south and has become so arrogant."

"He's about to take the seal!"

"I wonder what the Sage is planning? Chen Zhian has dared to kill in many southern prefectures before he has even taken office. What will happen once he takes office?"
Does the Sage truly intend to break ties with the six clans of the Great Yu?

"This Chen Zhian is truly a genius. He is already unmatched among the younger generation. In terms of talent, he will eventually reach the pinnacle of destiny... No wonder he is the son of Chen Shuijun!"

……

Countless people whispered among themselves, and countless eyes fell on Chen Zhian's precious carriage.

Upstairs in the Chitian Tower.

Duke Anguo stood with his hands behind his back, his face expressionless, but there seemed to be a whirlpool flowing in his eyes.

Behind him was a palm-sized statue covered in cracks, and upon closer inspection, one could see Chen Zhian's name written on the back of the statue.

"It's still a little worse."

Duke Anguo's eyes were deep and unfathomable, as if reflecting an abyss.

"The fetus is not yet formed."

On the fifth floor of the Chitian Tower, Wei Liyang was painting on a human skin. In the painting, a long sword was suspended in the air on a person's shoulder, and a long knife was held in his hand. A long wind blew by, and the black clothes fluttered!

-

Imperial City.

Amidst the fragrant osmanthus blossoms of the Jade Hibiscus Palace, Princess Linglong leaned casually against a chaise lounge, idly plucking the strings of her sandalwood zither.

The moon-white gauze dress slid down like flowing water, outlining her graceful curves. The jade belt at her waist cinched her slender waist into a breathtaking arc, and the skirt, embroidered with flowing clouds, trailed to the ground, like a fairy from the moon palace fallen to earth.

Suddenly, the beaded curtain rustled softly, and the moment she lazily raised her eyes, the music from her fingertips abruptly stopped.

Yu Xunu hurriedly requested an audience, followed by another message.

"Mr. Chen is back."

Yu Xunu's voice echoed in Princess Linglong's ears.

Her bright, clear eyes suddenly shimmered, her lips unconsciously parted slightly, and her gossamer-thin sleeve slipped down halfway, revealing her fair wrists that shimmered with a warm, pearly luster under the palace lanterns.

She practically leaped to her feet, her full breasts heaving rapidly beneath her magnificent robes, the jingling of her waist ornaments like a sudden downpour. A fragrant breeze wafted from the wide sleeves adorned with sable fur, and the moon-white, cloud-patterned skirt swirled open like a blooming epiphyllum, subtly revealing the outline of her long, slender legs.

"He's gone to the capital?"

Princess Linglong asked in a hurry.

Yu Xunu knelt on one knee and replied, "We have already entered Xuantianjing. Before entering the capital, we caused quite a stir."

Not only did he defeat many powerful young talents at the Fourth Prince's banquet, including Li Guiwan and Yan Hemian, but he also defeated Su Zhenxue and Meng Huali, whose names are mentioned more than ten lines on the Young Tiger Stele... and even the Seven Star Princess.

"Then... Mr. Chen killed Xie Minglei of the Xie family under the pretext of purging demons and ghosts. None of the many powerful figures of the Xie family in the capital dared to stop him."

Princess Linglong's eyes sparkled, as if she couldn't wait to summon Chen Zhian to the palace.

But then she seemed to remember something, and her eyes suddenly dimmed.

"The Duke requested that I accompany that... monster to the Dragon Palace... and Father Emperor agreed."

Princess Linglong seemed to be talking to Yu Xunu, but she also seemed to be talking to herself.

"Wei Liyang is the [General Jianlong], and his Zhenlong Army is still suppressing that evil dragon... Now he has ordered me to go with Wei Liyang, but I don't know why."

Princess Linglong took a deep breath, the joy in her eyes seemed to disappear, and she lay back down in the chair.

"According to regulations, three thousand Zhenlong soldiers will come to greet you... You must leave Xuantianjing before then, so as not to go to the Youlong Mansion."

"Mother, when will you return?"

"Chen Zhian..."

Princess Linglong murmured, but ultimately said nothing more, though tears welled up in her eyes.

She closed her eyes and said nothing more.

-

Yun Ting and Bai Jian were tidying up the stone table in the courtyard.

When Chen Shuijun was around, Yu Li Ke always helped her out and learned a few skills. So he tried steaming a fish and stir-frying a plate of rabbit meat.

But most of the dishes were bought by Jiang Taiping.

Before Chen Zhian even landed at the Fourth Prince's villa, the Censorate had already received the news.

He bought a lot of snacks and several jugs of wine on the street and notified the people in the courtyard.

Lu Zhujun and Zheng Xuanze went to the city gate to greet them.

The rest of the group waited for Chen Zhian in the courtyard.

Yun Ting, who was warming wine, suddenly sensed something. He looked up and saw that a few wisps of mist had been dispersed by a gentle breeze.

Above the clouds, a bronze chariot, seemingly adorned with blooming laurel blossoms, revealed its presence.

"Chen Zhian!"

The first to call out was not Yun Ting, nor Yu Like or Bai Jian who had just looked up, but Shen Haohao who had arrived in a hurry.

Shen Haohao, panting, stood at the door and waved.

She seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, her eyes filled with ease.

Chen Zhian stood up, stepped down from the bronze chariot, and descended from the clouds.

Jiang Taiping leaned closer and said, "Lord Zhao asked me to tell you that there is no rule about entering the capital by carriage... I won't hold it against you this time, but you can't break the rule again."

The others were smiling.

Yu Li Ke was still wearing the wooden mask, but he was holding a steamed fish in his hand.

Perhaps it's because there are many Heavenly Pills.

After a long period of time, Lu Zhujun and Zheng Xuanze finally stepped into the perfect stage of the Innate Realm.

Yun Ting, Bai Jian, and Yu Li Ke have also made progress in their cultivation.

"As expected... if there were enough pills, breaking through the bottleneck would be much easier."

Chen Zhian thought to himself.

He didn't put on airs; he simply drank with everyone.

After several rounds of drinks, Yun Ting suddenly said, "I have found more than four hundred brothers, and they are all in Xuantianjing now."

Chen Zhian's eyes flickered...

The five hundred sets of armor and weapons we obtained from Qu Junhui were finally going to be put to use.

"However... battle formations are quite rare... and cannot be mastered overnight... and the requirements for physical constitution and talent are also quite strict."

Chen Zhian's eyes flickered as he drank a bowl of wine.

At the same time, his consciousness fell into the Jade Capital Map in the heavens.

Baiyujing Kunlun Marsh.

As time passed, Chen Zhian's cultivation improved and he integrated with the spiritual energy of the dragon vein.

Previously, the roots of the four five-flowered plants had merged into one, and a small tree had already grown from it.

Two fruits even grew on that small tree.

【Zen-Born Meridian-Opening Fruit】: Born naturally with Zen, the fruit's flesh is translucent like cold jade. It can break through the shackles of the root bone and enhance one's talent. Consuming it will improve one's talent and root bone. It can also be used as medicine.

"The Five Zen Flowers are already quite precious, but I wonder if the Zen Fruit, when used in medicine, could enhance my cultivation... and also help me build a true Xuan Weapon."

Alone... it's difficult to look after the world.

As Chen Zhian pondered, a prescription for pills appeared in his hand.

It was obtained from Gu Mei of the Daoist Xuanzong sect as the "True Elixir"!
"I have mastered the Nine Palaces Mystic Fire, but the Sevenfold Cloud Chamber Method is not profound enough. I still need to use the Purple Qi and Yellow Court to comprehend an even more wondrous alchemy method."

In addition, with the medicinal materials needed for the Ginseng True Pill planted in Kunlun Marsh over the past two months, it can be combined with Zen-Generating Fruit to refine a large quantity of special Ginseng True Pills.

I refuse to believe... with this Jade Capital, I can't raise an elite force of Xuan soldiers."

P.S.: No excuses. I had some friends from out of town come over yesterday and accidentally got drunk. I'm making up for it now. Today's chapters will still be updated as usual. I'm really sorry.

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