Dragon Gate Swordsman

Uh... shouldn't I treat Lao Wei as a measurement of combat effectiveness?

"Hey, old man, do you know Aunt Xue?"

"...I don't know her. Who are you? Why are you asking me if I know her?"

"In fact, I do not know."

It should be said that when faced with Chongxiao, a guy who suddenly jumped out to ask a question whose question was inexplicable, a normal person would roll his eyes in disgust and then ignore him.

But this young man from the Dragon Clan, who was the same as Chen Huijie, did not... He first turned around and glanced at his guards, then cupped his hands and said, "Did I disturb you, brother? Sorry, I have something to ask someone who lives here."

"No, no, I didn't bother you. I just saw that you knocked for a long time but no one opened the door. Could it be that the person inside didn't want to see you at all?"

"Maybe, but I have to see him."

"How about I give you a hand?"

The young man looked at him strangely, took two steps back and made a gesture of invitation.

Chongxiao raised his right hand calmly and snapped his fingers easily... Then, a ball of beautiful crystal blue flame emerged from his raised fingertips and jumped into the yard like an elf.

This action immediately made the guards around the young man look at him intently, but he himself just watched Chongxiao's "performance" with interest.

"Brother, you will be arrested if you do this."

"Don't worry, this fire is my Originium skill, there is no danger."

Soon, urgent shouts were heard from the yard, causing the young man's expression to change slightly.

"Looks like it's him."

Chongxiao shook his finger, and then the flame that had just jumped into the yard returned to the top and quickly dissipated, as if it had never existed...

And this scene finally made the taciturn guard speak.

"Very wonderful Originium technique."

"Thank you."

In the past few months, Chongxiao has been trying every possible way to improve his abilities, from accuracy, precision, reaction efficiency and other aspects... and what surprised him was that this training was very effective.

Just like what he did just now, he firmly controlled the flames transformed from the mysterious energy, allowing it to cover the object without causing any actual damage.

As for the trick of using fire to force people out of their homes, it was learned from a general with a leopard head and round eyes. Apparently it is very useful.

Soon, the door was pulled open forcefully.

"You...are you serious!?"

"Hey, don't blame me. This guy did it, but he was just pretending."

This was a very good statement, as it not only cleared himself but also explained Chongxiao's methods.

The person who opened the door was also a dragon, and he was a very handsome young man. However, the horns on his forehead were slightly shorter than those of Chen Huijie and the other young men who were there, and they were pointing backwards, close to his hair, as if he was lying down.

This situation of the same race but different ancestors is very common on the continent of Terra. Races with large populations such as the Filin, Luper and Carters can be divided into dozens of different subspecies. There are even many completely different races such as the Sarkaz that share the same general name.

"May I ask this gentleman, do you have any grudge against me, Wu Ming?"

"No, no, it's just that refusing to let a friend in is not a good way to entertain guests."

Chongxiao explained with gritted teeth, and only then did he realize that he seemed to be too reckless.

Fortunately, the young man from the dragon clan rescued him.

"Okay Wu Ming, I'm just trying to help, so don't keep pestering me."

"Help you set fire to my yard?"

"It's not arson, it's this brother's Originium skill! Besides, nothing was burned..."

"That was also attempted arson. Should I call the police to arrest him or you?"

The two were obviously long-time friends who had been arguing with each other, enjoying the quarrel. However, just after Wu Ming said the word "call the police", Chongxiao weakly raised his hand.

"Well...I am the police."

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From Chongxiao's perspective, even if Wu Ming was not born into a wealthy family, he certainly wouldn't have to worry about his life.

The scale of this country villa is not large, but the interior decoration design and layout are very exquisite, somewhat similar to the ancient academies. What makes Chongxiao even more envious and jealous is that this house, which is big enough for a family of five to live happily, is actually inhabited by Wu Ming alone.

Well, actually there is also a part-time nanny and a housekeeper... The nanny is only responsible for three meals a day, while the housekeeper is responsible for other aspects.

"So Brother Chong is a distinguished guest who has come from afar. Longmen... that's a great place, but it's a pity that I have never been there."

"Just call me Chongxiao, my last name isn't Chong..."

"Ah, my sin, I won't be polite then, Chongxiao."

Wu Ming just turned twenty this year and is the youngest of the three present. The reason why he lives here alone is that he seeks a quiet and simple environment so that it will be convenient for him to study.

As for what subject he was studying, he did not specify.

The young dragon man with the guards was not very old. His name was Zhao Zhen and he was a descendant of the nobles in the Divine Capital. However, there was nothing unpleasant about his words and deeds. Instead, he had a kind of mature and heroic air.

The two were classmates and good friends, but Wu Ming was more talented and finished his university course last year...

"Come to think of it, Chongxiao, why did you come to the Divine Capital at this time? Could it be that you are here to attend the coronation ceremony of the new emperor?"

"...Can I just attend this?"

"It seems that Chongxiao doesn't know much about the traditions of Da Yan. Since three hundred years ago, the emperors of each generation must ascend the throne in public."

After Wu Ming said this, Chongxiao reacted and seemed to have seen similar articles on the Internet.

However, he basically just skimmed through articles like these that popularized political knowledge.

"That's perfect. I haven't seen the emperor's enthronement ceremony yet."

"Zhongxiao is really a free and easy person, but... the True Dragon Emperor who is about to ascend the throne is not a kind and benevolent monarch."

Wu Ming's tone suddenly became a little strange, as if he was deliberately hinting at something, "Not long ago, he sentenced several high-ranking officials to heavy sentences..."

Zhao Zhen, who was sitting upright but didn't interrupt much, moved his eyes slightly and stared at him without blinking, with no expression on his face.

Chongxiao didn't notice this detail, because Wu Ming's words reminded him of some information in the memory fragments...

"If you are not a benevolent and magnanimous ruler, then you are not a good emperor?"

"Chongxiao you..."

Wu Ming obviously didn't expect him to say that, while Zhao Zhen was a little surprised and turned to look at him.

"I know several great emperors. Some of them were aggressive, some killed their brothers and forced their fathers, and some slaughtered their meritorious officials. But without exception, they were all wise rulers praised by later generations. It's just that they sentenced high-ranking officials to heavy penalties. What's the big deal?"

"...Those senior officials didn't do much wrong."

"Oh, you are so young."

Chongxiao smiled and shook his head, "What does right and wrong have to do with court politics? Even if he is truly a capable minister, it may not be a good thing to cling to power. If we don't get rid of him then, won't we just wait for chaos in the court?"

This was not something Chongxiao said out of his mind, but after the Feilong Building incident, in order to find out the dangers Wei Yanwu might face, he paid special attention to some news about the leadership of Dayan.

Compared with the history in the memory fragments, the bloody storms during the transition from the old court to the new court seemed a bit dull... After all, Da Yan had already entered the modern society, and a mere heavy punishment was nothing compared to the confiscation of property and extermination of the clan...

The reactions of the people in the room varied. Wu Ming frowned with a serious expression, Zhao Zhen lowered his head slightly with a slight smile on his face, and as for the guard standing at the door, he was looking at Chongxiao with an amazed look.

"Wait, why are we discussing this... You two, I want to ask you a question. Do you know Mr. Chen Changwen?"

"...What are you looking for him for?"

Zhao Zhen suddenly said this, his tone a little stiff, which made Chongxiao feel a little strange.

"I was asked to deliver a letter to him."

"Hmm...could it be Wei Yanwu, the governor of Longmen?"

"Ah this? How did you know?"

"I'm afraid there aren't that many people in Longmen who can order the Royal Guards to deliver letters."

Old Wei, Old Wei, look at you, any noble son of the gods can figure out your sinister intentions... Chongxiao complained about Wei Yanwu in his heart again.

However, Zhao Zhen did not say much, but directly told him an address and reminded him that Chen Changwen held an official position, so it would be best to contact his secretary assistant in advance, as it would be useless to go to his house directly.

Chongxiao didn't expect to get the news here. He had originally planned to ask someone after entering the city.

"Oh, by the way, I still have to go buy some souvenirs or something. You two can chat slowly, I'm leaving first."

"Walk slowly."

"Take care of yourself."

Although they were both wealthy and powerful nobles, Zhao Zhen and Wu Ming still politely escorted Chongxiao to the door and watched him leave.

Afterwards, the two returned to the house and sat down again...

However, the atmosphere at this time was completely different from before.

"This is the third time I've come to see you, Wu Ming, and it's also the last time."

He still looked serious and solemn, but the aura he exuded was completely different. His eyes were so sharp that I couldn't look him in the face. "You have no choice but to serve me as an official."

Wu Ming's handsome face no longer had the ease and comfort it had just shown; instead, it was replaced by a look of mental struggle.

"...If it weren't for what Chongxiao said just now, I would never have agreed to you."

"You are deceiving yourself. In fact, you see everything clearly. You just refuse to admit it. But in life, you can't live on ideals alone."

Looking at the tangled Wu Ming, Zhao Zhen sighed inwardly, then stood up and said, "I can still give you a few more months, but... I won't give you a few more years, old classmate."

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(Note: The title here is derived from the Isle of the Blessed, Avalon)

Chapter 39: Meeting the Exiled Immortal in a Restaurant, My Poor Taoist Name is Qinglian

The road inside the Divine Capital is not smooth sailing.

The 26th emperor of the True Dragon royal family was a man who loved to show off his achievements. He issued countless decrees. Although they cost the people a lot of money and labor, they did make great contributions to future generations... He was aware that his contribution would be passed down for generations, so he summoned the most outstanding civil engineers in Dayan and raised the location of the Yan Palace to a high ground so that all people could look up to it.

Unfortunately, after his death, his eldest son Qianhe, who succeeded him, was conservative and loved the people. He could not bear to let the people suffer from the hardships of opening up wasteland and cultivating land, so he abolished several policies.

However, the high ground structure of the Yanhuang Palace has been completed, and it is extremely difficult to descend again...

In the following three hundred years, with the Yanhuang Palace as the core, the main streets of the Divine Capital gradually took shape and were further expanded into the nine urban areas today. The permanent population in the city has reached nearly six million, which is definitely one of the largest cities on the Terra continent.

Even...it is not much worse than the scene in Chongxiao's shattered memories.

"Brother Chongxiao, what are your plans? Do you want to go directly to Master Chen, or do you want to take a day off first?"

"I'm afraid I can't go directly to him."

Chongxiao smiled awkwardly, "I have to contact his assistant first. I guess it would be great if I could meet him in a day or two."

At this time, the two were already driving on one of the most famous streets in Shendu. As for the drivers and employees of the fleet, they had already gone to the company's headquarters that Guo Shan had contacted in advance to prepare to sort and count the goods.

He took Chongxiao and drove to a place closer to the central area, preparing to find a hotel to stay in first.

After all, it's already dusk, and it's too late to do anything...

The streetscape of Shendu is quite different from that of Longmen. Monotonously colored steel buildings are not popular here. Instead, it is decorated with pavilions, wooden windows and painted tiles, and decorated with hanging lanterns and giant plaques, creating a "traditional cyber style" feeling.

It is prosperous, magnificent, and magical, but also accompanied by obvious decadence and debauchery... The closer you get to the central area, the stronger this feeling becomes.

Da Yan, which has always believed that man can conquer nature, may not be as martial as the Ursus Empire, nor as profit-oriented as Columbia, nor does it have the amazing wealth that Victoria has gained through technology and plunder, but when it comes to making its people live a good life, no one on the Terra continent can match it.

At least relatively speaking.

Chongxiao was somewhat curious as to why the city looked so magnificent and ostentatious, and the answer he got from Guo Shan was that the new emperor's coronation ceremony was imminent, and it was not normally so exaggerated.

Half an hour later, Guo Shan, who was stuck in oncoming traffic, finally arrived at his destination: a hotel called Fenglaiyi.

"The environment here is good, the price is reasonable, and the key is that it is close to the main road, which is very convenient for going to the central area and Yanhuang Palace."

"Yeah...anything is fine."

Chongxiao naturally would not have any objection.

This time, the travel expenses Wei Yanwu gave him were not particularly generous, and he also said that the extra money would be reimbursed after he returned.