My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

Inside the main hall of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

Jiang Jingcheng and Shen Yun sat on either side of the main seat, while three other people sat below them.

The leader was an elderly man in a gray robe, who looked to be in his fifties, with a straight back and a calm demeanor.

Below it sat a man and a woman.

The man and woman looked to be in their early twenties, both dressed in smart and practical outfits, with a long sword hanging from their waists.

At this moment, the two of them were curiously looking around.

That's right. They've basically lived in the Dragon Tiger Sect since they were little, and they don't come out much. So naturally, they're curious about their surroundings.

especially……

This was the first time they had ever seen such a magnificent mansion.

If their master hadn't brought them here, they wouldn't have known that Jiang Jingcheng, who is now the Duke of Zhenguo, actually... also came from their Dragon Tiger Sect.

"Senior Brother, I received the message yesterday!"

Jiang Jingcheng looked at Zhong Lichun, his expression slightly embarrassed, and said, "I didn't expect you to come all this way in person!"

"Hehe, if I hadn't come in person, I'm afraid you would have found another excuse to cancel!"

Zhong Lichun chuckled twice and said, "Master was afraid that sending a message wouldn't be enough to persuade you, so... that's why he sent me to the capital to make this trip in person!"

As he spoke, Zhong Lichun's expression turned serious: "Junior brother, you're aware that our Dragon Tiger Sect is responsible for maintaining order during the opening of Hidden Peak Mountain!"

"Um!"

Jiang Jingcheng nodded slightly.

"Alas, the martial world is inherently chaotic!"

Zhong Lichun sighed and said, "In previous years, the opening of Hidden Peak Mountain always brought with it fierce battles, but this year the commotion is even greater than before, and there are even more people here!"

"Now, many martial arts practitioners have gathered at the foot of the mountain, coming from all directions, with all sorts of personalities."

"Right now... we can still keep it under control, but once Hidden Peak Mountain is truly opened, no one can predict what kind of chaos might ensue!"

Jiang Jingcheng frowned slightly, but did not speak immediately.

"Although Master didn't say it explicitly, I understand what he meant!"

Zhong Lichun looked at Jiang Jingcheng and continued, "Our master hopes that you, junior brother, can go over there and help keep things under control."

"Just the fact that my junior brother shows his face there will be enough to make some unscrupulous people think twice!"

"Senior Brother, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Jiang Jingcheng frowned and said, "You know that what people in the martial arts world fear most is getting involved with the government."

"I haven't returned to Longhu Mountain for many years. On the one hand, there are many affairs in the Northern Border, and on the other hand, I'm afraid that my identity might affect our Longhu Sect!"

At this point, Jiang Jingcheng sighed, "If I were to go there now as the Duke of Zhenguo, people would probably think that our Dragon Tiger Sect is using the Emperor's influence!"

"This... is probably not good for our Dragon Tiger Sect!"

As Jiang Jingcheng finished speaking, the young man and woman below also looked surprised.

Actually, when they arrived, they didn't quite understand why their grandmaster insisted on sending their master down the mountain.

Listening to their conversation now, I finally understand that... there's a lot involved.

"Junior brother is right. Disputes in the martial world should indeed be resolved according to the rules of the martial world!"

Zhong Lichun did not refute, but nodded slightly and said, "But this time, the martial arts forces involved are too complicated. If it were just an ordinary competition, the Dragon Tiger Sect would naturally be able to handle it."

"But if someone takes advantage of the chaos to cause trouble, or even escalates into a large-scale conflict, then the rules of the underworld alone cannot suppress it!"

At this point, Zhong Lichun paused, a smile appearing on his face: "Besides, Junior Brother, you are now the Duke of Zhenguo. Just having that title around is more powerful than the Dragon Tiger Sect disciples patrolling the mountain a hundred times!"

"You don't need to lead troops, nor do you need to take sides. Just sit there, and I believe those江湖人士 (jianghu figures) won't dare to cause trouble!"

"this……"

Jiang Jingcheng leaned back in his chair, his face still showing hesitation.

For him, going there was naturally not a difficult task.

But now he represents not only the disciples of the Dragon Tiger Sect, but also the Great Hua Dynasty and the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

If some things are not handled properly, they can actually make the Dragon Tiger Sect's situation more awkward.

Just as Jiang Jingcheng was considering, footsteps came from outside the door.

"Hehe, Father, it just so happens that I was also preparing to go to Cangfeng Mountain!"

A cheerful voice rang out, and Jiang Xiaobai walked in from outside, accompanied by Tang Ningshuang and the Princess: "So, I wonder if I could step in and handle this matter on behalf of my father?"

Ok?

The people in the lobby all looked up at the same time.

Upon seeing Jiang Xiaobai, Zhong Lichun first sized him up, then smiled and said, "Hehe, you must be my little nephew, right?"

"Jiang Xiaobai greets Uncle!"

Jiang Xiaobai cupped his hands in greeting, then gestured to the young man and woman as a way of saying hello.

However, when the man and woman heard Jiang Xiaobai's name, their expressions changed simultaneously, and their gazes towards Jiang Xiaobai became somewhat strange.

They were in the Dragon Tiger Sect, but they had heard of Jiang Xiaobai's name.

The young master of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion spends his days fighting cocks and walking dogs. He is extremely spoiled, arrogant, and domineering.

Some time ago, he even went so far as to spend money to buy a top scholar title.

Can this kind of person really hold things in check?

Don't let anything happen and you end up running away faster than anyone else!

Zhong Lichun didn't seem to care about his two disciples' reactions, and waved his hand with a smile, saying, "Nephew, you don't need to be so polite!"

After speaking, Zhong Lichun looked Jiang Xiaobai over again, his expression slightly surprised: "However, from what I just heard, my nephew, you're also planning to go to Cangfeng Mountain?"

"Um!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and nodded, saying, "I happen to have a Hidden Edge Token on hand, so I'm planning to go over and have some fun, and maybe watch the excitement!"

Watching the spectacle is secondary.

Helian Zhaoyue and the Northern Yu delegation left the capital and headed towards Cangfeng Mountain, a fact that made him wary.

This woman has suffered so much, yet she still insists on going to Cangfeng Mountain; she must have her reasons.

He wouldn't feel at ease unless he went to see for himself.

"Oh?"

Zhong Lichun's surprise deepened.

The Hidden Edge Token is extremely rare, and various sects in the martial arts world often have to pay a considerable price to obtain one.

Jiang Xiaobai is not a member of the martial arts world, so how come he has this in his possession?

"You brat!"

Jiang Jingcheng was equally surprised, looking up at Jiang Xiaobai and asking, "You still have the Hidden Edge Token? Where did you get it?"

He genuinely didn't know about this.

"Oh, I've been wanting to talk to Father about this!"

Jiang Xiaobai casually found a seat and said, "However, I've been so busy lately that I completely forgot about it!"

"I won three coins at Guanlan Tower before, and then won twenty-one more at the Hidden Edge Banquet at the Princess's Mansion!"

Jiang Xiaobai counted on his fingers, did a quick calculation, and looked up, saying, "In total, there are twenty-four!"

"What the heck?"

Jiang Jingcheng jumped up from his chair, his eyes wide with shock: "You brat, are you kidding me?"

Twenty-four Concealed Strike Orders?

What utter nonsense!