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Chapter 73 Which cadre can withstand such a test?

From here, you can also look down at the shimmering Palm Lake below.

In the center of the lake, there were more than a dozen flower boats.

Those were the Chen family's boats, their lights flickering in the night.

Chen Qingcang glanced at the palm-sized lake, then looked towards the distant, dotted-with-lights city.

Then, his gaze fell on the other mountain peaks on both sides.

The five finger peaks of the Chen family's territory are the thumb peak, index finger peak, middle finger peak, nameless peak, and little finger peak.

Finally, Chen Qingcang's gaze fell on the tip of his thumb. Thinking that Chen Yuan was able to upgrade a Xuan-grade pill to a Tian-grade pill, his heart was already surging with excitement.

The next instant, he soared into the air like an eagle, flying towards Thumb Peak.

The Alchemy Hall is located there.

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Chen Yuan had just returned to his residence and was about to rest when he was pulled down the mountain by Chen Jianchu, Chen Zhaoning, Li Wei, and more than a dozen other members of the Chen family.

They said they were going to celebrate the day Lu Zhiyuan was killed.

"Where should we celebrate?"

Chen Yuan paused, looking at the enthusiastic group, his gaze falling on Chen Jianming, whose body was wrapped in bandages. "You're in this state, and you're still going?"

"Young Master, I am so grateful for your life-saving grace. I would rather give my life than not stay with you!"

Chen Jianming said through gritted teeth.

"Hey, enough with the nonsense! I'm going to show you around the night market in Tianqing County!"

Chen Zhaoning interrupted Chen Yuan, who was about to speak, picked up Nuomi and left.

She knew very well that since Nuomi had gone, Chen Yuan couldn't possibly leave without following.

"······etc."

Chen Yuan waved his hand helplessly, "We've been too high-profile today. If we go down the mountain now, we'll be watched. We should change our appearance and go down the mountain quietly."

He also wanted to see the night market in Tianqing County, but continuing like this was really attracting too much hatred.

"Change your appearance?"

Chen Zhaoning's eyes lit up. "You're right. I'll have Granny Qian come over and dress us up and disguise us."

"Grandma Qian?"

Chen Yuan was puzzled.

"He is a teacher from the Wenshang Hall."

Chen Zhaoning nodded and spoke. Not long after, an old woman with gray hair and a hunched back was brought over by Chen Zhaoning.

After the old woman bowed to Chen Yuan, she began to alter or disguise everyone's clothes.

So everyone started changing their hairstyles, putting on beards, hats, and clothes, working in an orderly fashion.

A moment later, Chen Yuan finished fixing his beard and put on a blue hat, looking like a gentle and refined young scholar.

She is completely different from her former self; most people probably wouldn't be able to tell.

Chen Zhaoning was the same; she dressed as a man, looking like a clean-cut scholar, but her eyes and brows couldn't hide a hint of heroism.

Nuomi wore a small hat, her chubby little face was exquisitely beautiful, and she looked very cute, just like a clever little scholar.

The others were also dressed up, some as guards, others as playboys from wealthy families.

Even Chen Jianming, who was seriously injured during the day, has become a middle-aged man in a wheelchair.

However, he was still extremely weak when he spoke. His injuries from the daytime were too severe, but he still insisted on joining in the fun.

Chen Yuan could not persuade him otherwise, so he had no choice but to give up. After asking Chen Jianchu to take good care of him, the group quietly went down the mountain.

They came down from the back mountain, deliberately avoiding those who came seeking elixirs.

Along with the cultivators at the secret realm location, they sped towards Tianqing County City.

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Tianqing County City.

It was completely different from Qingshan Village, Wuqiao Town, and even Huaishan County, where Chen Yuan had previously lived.

Even at night, the place remains brightly lit and bustling with activity; you can feel the vibrant atmosphere from a great distance.

The city at night is quite different from its bustling daytime atmosphere.

The daytime bustle comes from the passersby, the busy vendors, the monks seeking opportunities, and the leisurely strollers; everywhere is filled with the warmth of everyday life.

But the liveliness at night had a strange undertone, like a chaotic dance of demons.

Many different kinds of humanoid ferocious beasts and evil spirits stand on the rooftops, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon towards the blood moon in the sky.

Or they would look up to the sky and howl, or waile strangely, as if expressing their loyalty to the evil god of the moon.

On the streets, a large number of law enforcement officers dressed in black leather uniforms patrolled back and forth, their expressions solemn.

Pedestrians hurried by, their steps hurried.

Only after entering those restaurants could one breathe a sigh of relief, as if stepping into a safe place.

Many houses were dark, with all the lights off.

But those restaurants were brightly lit and bustling with noise, mostly filled with people seeking pleasure.

Among them were various kinds of demons and beasts, and most of them were cultivators.

These beings, who are usually fierce and bloodthirsty, are now able to drink and boast in the same room as human cultivators, all because this is a county town!

Even because the Prefectural Magistrate possessed a seal that gathered the fortune of the entire prefecture and a guardian statue, there were very few demons and evil spirits in the city.

Even evil spirits will not be there.

Therefore, it is much safer than outside.

Within the city limits, fighting is strictly prohibited without cause; any violation will be severely suppressed by the law enforcement guards.

The reason why Chen Yuan and others were able to get away unscathed from their fight with Lu Zhiyuan during the day was simply because both sides had powerful connections.

Therefore, compared to towns and county seats, this prefecture city is ultimately much safer, both day and night.

The Chen family's Five Finger Peak was located within the territory of Tianqing County City, not far from the city center. The group rode their horses at a rapid pace.

Before long, the group arrived at a brothel.

The plaque above the brothel reads: Spring Dream Pavilion.

Chen Jianchu, the Chen family members, and even Chen Zhaoning, all naturally tossed the reins to the servants in front of the brothel, and surrounded Chen Yuan and Li Wei, ready to go inside.

Chen Yuan and Li Wei were stunned as they looked up at the beautifully dressed women upstairs.

"Holy crap, they've brought us to a brothel?"

Li Wei stared in astonishment at Chen Zhaoning, whose eyebrows were beaming with pride, and exclaimed excitedly, "Sister Ning is awesome! You'll be my godmother from now on!"

"I just don't know if they offer foot massages here!"

Chen Zhaoning and the others stared at him blankly.

"What godmother? Call her Sister Ning!"

And what's this about foot washing? Why would someone come to a brothel to get their feet washed for no reason?

Chen Zhaoning slapped Li Wei on the head and looked up with disdain.

"hey-hey!"

Li Wei scratched his head, offering no further explanation.

Chen Yuan stopped and looked at Chen Zhaoning and Chen Jianming with suspicion.

One is a woman, and the other has broken ribs and a right hand; why would they come to a place like this?

Can it work?

Moreover, after such a huge uproar today, they should have stayed home and quietly cultivated their skills.

Why are they showing their faces in public instead?