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The two elderly men from the Falcon Hunting Team had grim expressions, snorted coldly, and turned to leave.

Chen Yuan glanced at their departing figures and instantly understood that they were not confident they could capture the man in black robes!

This world truly is one where the strong rule; your laws and rules must be enforced by the strong.

Therefore, you must grasp the truth and absolute power.

Chen Yuan's heart was in turmoil, and his gaze involuntarily turned to the direction where Song Tian had left, pondering how to kill him.

"Oh, little guy, what fierce eyes you have! I'm so scared."

At that moment, a sweet and soft voice rang out beside Chen Chang'an.

As the fragrant breeze wafted by, a long, slender leg wrapped around her.

Chen Yuan rolled his eyes at her and immediately took two steps back.

Zhu Xin cast a resentful glance my way, then spread her palm, the prefect's seal and appointment letter floating above it. "What? My lord prefect, you don't want your seal and appointment letter anymore?"

Thank you!

Chen Yuan's gaze sharpened, and he was about to take the official seal and the letter of appointment.

Zhu Xin suddenly withdrew her hand, giggling as she said, "As expected, you're a blockhead, and a little guy who doesn't know how to cherish women. No wonder you almost tore Song Qingxue to pieces earlier."

Chen Yuan said helplessly, and was about to withdraw his hand when Zhu Xin shoved the prefect's seal and appointment letter into his hand. "Take it, little guy, you really don't understand romance."

Chen Yuan accepted the prefect's seal and appointment letter, and thanked him again.

He then looked at the black-robed man before him who had extinguished his flames, "This senior is...?"

The man in black robes said calmly, "No need to thank me. I was just passing by, watched a good show, and couldn't stand the Song family's behavior, so I did it on a whim."

After saying this, the man in black turned and left. He had only taken two steps when his figure soared into the sky and disappeared into the horizon.

Zhu Xin leaned closer, looking in the direction the man in black had gone, and laughed, "Little guy, you really don't recognize that person?"

Chen Yuan remained calm and shook his head. "I don't know him."

Zhu Xin smiled, her expression meaningful.

Suddenly, his gaze fell on the appointment letter in Chen Yuan's hand. "Little guy, do you really want to take control of Tianqing County?"

Chen Yuan glanced at him, thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and said helplessly, "There's nothing I can do, it's just the situation that forces me to."

Zhu Li, standing to one side, had a sinister look in her eyes. "If you're not afraid of death, you can give it a try."

Chen Yuan's heart sank. "Even with the appointment letter and the seal of the prefect, I still can't control Tianqing Prefecture?"

Zhu Li sneered, "You only have these qualifications, that's all. There's an even more important qualification."

Chen Yuan's gaze sharpened. "Strength?"

Zhu Li nodded, "That's right, it's about strength, and of course, status and position."

"If your Chen family were all beast-like beings, then perhaps there wouldn't be much of an obstacle. But if you're human... hehe."

Zhu Li's words were quite clear: it's very difficult for humans to enter the upper echelons of the empire!

"There is another way that will allow you to control Tianqing County with peace of mind."

At this moment, Zhu Xin spoke up.

Chen Yuan looked at her, waiting for her to continue.

Zhu Xin didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "Get the support of the Prince of Zhendong. Of course, he will probably make you his subordinate family."

Chen Yuan frowned and remained silent.

"Think it over carefully. Time is running out. After you finish here, you'll have to come with me to the Western Frontier Prefecture."

"Little one, you made a promise to me, you can't break it."

Zhu Xin gently stroked Chen Yuan's nose with her slender fingers, gave a soft laugh, and turned to leave.

Chen Yuan watched her retreating figure, lost in thought.

"Brother Yuan, what are you thinking about?"

Nuomi's voice interrupted Chen Yuan's thoughts.

Chen Yuan turned around and saw that Li Wei, Nuomi, and even the Chen family members had gathered around him.

"Let's go back and talk about it first."

Chen Yuan waved his hand and led everyone away.

The crowd fell silent, and only after watching Chen Yuan leave did they react and erupt into chaos!

Countless people were shocked and left the place.

The duel between Chen Yuan and Song Qingxue, the eldest daughter of the Song family, ended in a crushing defeat for Song Qingxue!

Before long, this news ignited the entire Tianqing County, causing a huge uproar!

The news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the city.

In particular, Chen Yuan not only received the seal of the prefect, but also the letter of appointment, so his status as the prefect of Tianqing Prefecture is now confirmed without a doubt.

In particular, his heroic efforts to turn the tide and save countless people during the evil disaster in Tianqing County have become widely known.

"This is amazing! It's simply unimaginable."

"Isn't the Chen family alchemists? How come they raised such a monstrous young master?"

Some people were extremely puzzled as to why the Chen family, a family of alchemists, would produce a young master with such fierce combat power.

"Leaving aside how powerful Chen Yuan is, according to rumors, wasn't Song Qingxue invincible at her level? Why did she lose so miserably?"

"Right, isn't Song Qingxue at the Purple Mansion Realm? Why is she in such a state?"

Many people were puzzled, their faces full of doubt.

They heard that Song Qingxue had been beaten badly, and that she would have been killed if the Song family hadn't shamelessly intervened!

"I heard that Song Qingxue initially suppressed her cultivation, wanting to fight Chen Yuan at the same level. However, Chen Yuan took advantage of this opportunity to suppress Song Qingxue and beat her."

Even though Song Qingxue later went mad and tried to recover her cultivation, it was too late; she was almost beaten to death by Chen Yuan.

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a foolish woman, she's disgraced our Beast Clan!"

"What a bunch of big-breasted, brainless fools! Since it's a life-or-death battle, why not just go all out and crush the opponent with your higher cultivation level? Why lower your cultivation level?"

……

Many people were talking about it, causing the Song family, a prominent clan known for its geomantic abilities, to lose face completely!

The news even reached Wangdong Prefecture, causing an enormous sensation.

The entire Song family was filled with resentment and felt extremely stifled.

As for Song Qingxue, Song Tianwen, and the others, they left Tianqing County and flew towards Wangdong Prefecture City.

On their journey, while resting in a city called Blackwater City, they heard these rumors and gossip, which made Song Tianwen and the others so depressed that they almost vomited blood.

Although Song Qingxue's life and arm were saved, she completely lost face.

After Song Qingxue woke up, she heard the rumors and gossip outside. She was so ashamed and angry that she vomited blood.

"Brother, I want Chen Yuan dead! I want to tear him to pieces to vent my hatred!!"

Song Qingxue said fiercely, her eyes filled with boundless hatred!

"Okay, I'll kill him for you!!"

Seeing his sister's miserable state, Song Tianwen felt heartbroken and said angrily.

"Young Master, I suggest we keep an eye on Chen Yuan first. Once he leaves Tianqing County, we can immediately use our Purple Mansion techniques to strike swiftly and decisively, and suppress him."

An elder from the Song family spoke, his gaze dark and gloomy.

The battle between Song Qingxue and Chen Yuan was so frustrating that they felt like they wanted to vomit blood.

……

The Chen family.

In a private room.

"Thank you for your help, sir."

Chen Yuan bowed respectfully to Chen Qingcang.

In Chen Yuan's view, the man in black robes was Chen Qingcang.

"I can't hide it from you, kid."

Chen Qingcang said with a smile on his lips.

Chen Yuan's sense of security suddenly intensified.

"I wonder which minor realm the old master is at in the Purple Mansion realm?"

Chen Yuan asked again, still curious.

"you guess."

Chen Qingcang laughed.

Chen Yuan rolled his eyes, too lazy to guess anymore.

Chen Qingcang's gaze fell on the prefect's seal and the appointment letter on the table to the side, and he suddenly said, "Zhu Xin is right. If our Chen family wants to control Tianqing County, we will have to get the support of the Prince of Zhendong."

Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes.

Chen Qingcang took a deep breath and stared at Chen Yuan, saying, "Becoming a retainer of the King of Zhendong is nothing in order to survive."

Chen Yuan fell silent, his mind racing. After a long pause, he asked, "Grandpa, why did the Prince of Zhendong give my aunt face?"

These words startled Chen Qingcang, but he quickly understood what Chen Yuan meant.

Chen Xiaoying is a human. What charm does she possess that allows her to become a queen?

For an ordinary human, becoming a concubine would already be a great favor from heaven.

"Because your aunt is the wife of General Xu Zhennan, it's possible that he's considering Xu Zhennan's status..."

At this point, Chen Qingcang paused for a moment before continuing, "This Prince of Zhendong is a very ambitious man."

"As for Xu Zhennan, he is from our human race, and he and your aunt are truly in love."

Hearing this, Chen Yuan understood.