Devouring: Starting with an innate sacred body and Dao embryo

Chapter 12 Kyoto Base, Jiang Family Head

"Seniors, please stay here and heal your wounds. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll head back now."

At the military base hospital, Jiang Chen brought Liu Cong and the other two to receive treatment.

"Go ahead and do your thing, we're fine, we won't die," Liu Cong laughed heartily.

"Once we recover, we'll definitely want to grab a couple of drinks with you. Don't refuse then."

Du Chen also burst into laughter.

"Jiang Chen, you don't need to call us seniors. It's too polite. We're only a few years older than you. If you'd like, we can address each other as brothers."

Bai Jue also spoke very intimately.

"Okay, Brother Liu, Brother Du, Brother Bai," Jiang Chen greeted them familiarly.

"Ugh!"

Liu Cong and the other two couldn't help but laugh.

Most martial artists are forthright and respect the strong. As long as their temperaments are similar and their strengths are comparable, even if there is a huge age gap, they can still be brothers.

Although Jiang Chen is young, his strength is extraordinary. He is not only a mentalist but will also soon join the elite training camp, so his future is limitless.

In addition, since he saved them, the three of them were very happy to befriend Jiang Chen.

"Brother Jiang Chen, you're going back this time to participate in the elite training camp's assessment, right? I hope you pass it smoothly."

Liu Cong offered his heartfelt blessings.

"Thank you, Brother Liu. I'm sure I'll pass smoothly."

Jiang Chen said confidently.

After chatting with Liu Cong and the other two for a while, Jiang Chen took his leave and returned to Kyoto Base City by train.

Kyoto Base City, the foremost of the six base cities of Hanxia, ​​is the central hub of the entire Hanxia Kingdom.

The Jiang family's headquarters are located in the main urban area of ​​Kyoto Base City.

As Jiang Chen stepped off the train and walked out of the station, he saw a bustling crowd of people and vehicles everywhere.

Just then, a black luxury car drove up from a distance, attracting the attention of countless people.

The car stopped in front of Jiang Chen, the window rolled down, and a young man with a refined appearance and gold-rimmed glasses smiled and said, "Jiang Chen, let's go."

"Brother, this is a rare treat! It's actually you who came to pick me up in person."

Jiang Chen smiled and got into the passenger seat.

"You are the future war god of our Jiang family, so naturally I have to curry favor with you before you become too powerful."

Jiang Yi stepped on the gas, and the car sped away.

"You're mistaken. I will definitely surpass the God of War in the future. Please call me Councilor Jiang Chen."

Jiang Chen joked.

"You're getting all worked up just because I said you're fat. And you call yourself a congressman? Get through the elite training camp first."

Jiang Yi switched the car to autopilot, glanced at his wristwatch, and said seriously, "Grandpa knew you were coming back tonight, so he specifically asked me to take you back to see him. This time, Grandpa has prepared some precious gifts for you."

"What gift?"

Jiang Chen couldn't help but ask curiously.

You'll see when you get there.

Jiang Yi smiled mysteriously.

"Being mysterious and unwilling to tell us is fine."

Jiang Chen leaned back lazily in his seat, propping his head up with his hand and looking out the window.

The afterglow of the setting sun painted the horizon orange-red. Cars came and went on the overpass, the wind howled, and the tall buildings, like giants, cast long shadows as the sun dipped westward.

This moment of tranquility allowed Jiang Chen to savor and enjoy it.

"You must have been exhausted after spending more than half a year in the wilderness?" Jiang Yi asked again.

"Fortunately, life in the wild, with monsters around every day, was both tense and fulfilling."

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and asked, "And you, elder brother, how have you been doing within the family these past six months?"

"I'm too busy. You know the old man entrusted me with some of the family affairs, and I'm extremely busy every day."

Jiang Yi took off his gold-rimmed glasses, rubbed his eyes, and looked somewhat tired.

"Don't push yourself too hard. Just say so if you can't take it anymore," Jiang Chen advised.

"Your ambition is in martial arts, while mine is in business. Although it's tiring now, I'm very satisfied doing what I love."

Jiang Yi shook his head and chuckled softly.

The car weaved through traffic, speeding back to the family home.

This is a vast villa community, inhabited entirely by members of the Jiang family.

The further inside the family compound, the higher the status of its members.

Deep inside, there was only one house standing there, which was the residence of Jiang Mu, the patriarch of the Jiang family.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

The house where Jiang Mu lived looked very ordinary, even somewhat simple, like a bungalow built in the countryside before the Great Nirvana.

This is said to be the scene of the residence where Jiang Mu lived when he was a child.

The Great Nirvana is a catastrophe for humanity, but also a period of rapid social change.

Some people lost their lives and became homeless as a result, while others seized the opportunity to rise to prominence and build their own great empires.

Jiang Mu is the latter. He was once a poor young man from the countryside. He survived the great upheaval, worked hard for decades, and built a huge business empire.

They even expanded their family and became one of the top families in Hanxia Kingdom. It is difficult for later generations to understand how much hardship and bitterness they endured.

After parking the car, Jiang Yi and Jiang Chen went to the door and knocked.

"Come in!"

A slightly aged voice came from inside the door, and Jiang Yi and Jiang Chen walked into the room.

Unlike the simple exterior, the room was exquisitely furnished, with a beautiful chandelier emitting a dazzling light, and antique-style furniture. Servants and subordinates were preparing dinner.

An elderly man with snow-white hair, a well-proportioned figure, and a vigorous appearance was sitting on the sofa, sipping tea while watching an old family drama set before the Great Nirvana.

"Grandpa, I'm home!"

As soon as Jiang Chen entered the room, he spread his arms, smiled, walked up to Jiang Mu, and gave him a hug.

"Go away! You come back without even changing your clothes. You're covered in filth and you've stained my clothes too."

Although Jiang Mu expressed his disdain, he couldn't stop smiling.

"I missed you so much that I came to see you as soon as I got back, I didn't even have time to change my clothes."

Jiang Chen picked up the fruit on the table and ate it while talking.

"Grandpa, I've brought Jiang Chen with me. I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now. You two can continue your conversation."

Jiang Yi spoke at the opportune moment.

"Okay, you can go now." Jiang Mu nodded.

Jiang Yi winked at Jiang Chen, signaling him to spend some time with the old man. Jiang Chen understood and nodded slightly, letting Jiang Yi leave without worry.

"The elite training camp assessment will officially begin in three days. Although you are full of confidence, you should still pay more attention and be careful."

At this moment, apart from the servants who were preparing dinner, only Jiang Mu and Jiang Chen remained in the room.

The grandfather and grandson then began to discuss serious matters.

"Grandpa, do you know who I ran into when I came back this time?"

Jiang Chen recounted Liu Cong's story in detail, including the matter of the Four-Winged Black Tiger.

"What?! You actually saved the president of the Kyoto Raiden Martial Arts Club, and two war gods!"

Hearing what Jiang Chen said, Jiang Mu was somewhat taken aback, then burst into laughter: "You did a good job on this. It will not only benefit you greatly, but also be a huge help to the entire family."

(End of this chapter)