188: Feng Aotian

Sheng Yuntian, upon finding Jiang Chen this time, did not hold him accountable for the matters concerning the Zhou Family and the Blazing Fire Gang; instead, he held Jiang Chen in high regard.

He even provided some intelligence about the Fenglan Sword Sect.

Jiang Chen had heard Lu Qian mention it before.

The Fenglan Sword Sect was a major concern for the Great Lan Dynasty, but they were temporarily unable to deal with it, or perhaps the Fenglan Sword Sect was not that easy to deal with in the first place.

Of course, in Jiang Chen's opinion, the Great Lan Dynasty was the truly troublesome one.

Such a vast Dynasty, the power it contained was absolutely not simple.

Moreover, Jiang Chen had lived in the Great Lan Dynasty for so long and knew that the imperial court had actually made many efforts for the common people, taking care of them in various aspects, and the taxes were not heavy.

And those who truly harmed the world were these Sects that wielded power.

As far as Jiang Chen knew, these recent incidents of the Demonic Den were also related to the Fenglan Sword Sect.

They disregarded the lives of the common people for the sake of obtaining resources from the Demonic Realm.

Now that Jiang Chen knew the Great Lan Dynasty did not oppose him taking action against the Fenglan Sword Sect, he felt relieved.

What he worried about was that the Great Lan Dynasty, in order to quell the matter, would resolutely hand him over.

He himself was not afraid.

However, Lu Qian and Cheng Yurou's strength was not strong enough to handle such matters.

If they ended up being hunted by the imperial court, Jiang Chen would have no choice but to act and change the owner of this Dynasty.

But it seemed now that the current Empress was not so foolish.

On the contrary, she was quite intelligent.

She was providing him convenience and letting him deal with the Fenglan Sword Sect.

As long as they were enemies, no matter what Sect they belonged to, they would all be annihilated.

Jiang Chen flipped through the information in his hand.

He took a look.

“Fenglan Sword Sect Saint? Feng Aotian?”

Jiang Chen was startled when he saw this name.

Was this name too perfunctory?

He didn't even need such detailed information; just knowing the name, he could guess what kind of person this guy was.

Basically, just by looking at the name, he knew this guy was definitely not simple.

“Indeed, both the Zhou Family and the Blazing Fire Gang were actually working for Feng Aotian.”

“Within the Fenglan Sword Sect, there are three Saints in total.”

“The Fenglan Sword Sect's method of cultivating Saints is very special; they don't provide them with any resources at all. They rely entirely on their own strength to create opportunities, gather resources, and in the current situation, whoever can first Breakthrough to the Heavenly Martial Realm and pass the Fenglan Sword Sect's Sacred Mountain assessment will be able to become a Dao Child, which is the next Sect Master.”

Sheng Yuntian slowly said.

“First Breakthrough to the Heavenly Martial Realm? So, he isn't even in the Heavenly Martial Realm yet?”

Jiang Chen grasped the key point.

“Uh... the Saints of the Fenglan Sword Sect are all under thirty years old, so it's normal for them not to be in the Heavenly Martial Realm.”

Sheng Yuntian coughed lightly and said.

That was the Heavenly Martial Realm.

Even Sheng Yuntian himself had pursued it his entire life.

But those who could truly step into this Realm were very few.

“This time you made that Feng Aotian stumble, so it's likely he will come looking for trouble with you very soon. From what I know, this person is very petty.”

Sheng Yuntian said.

Jiang Chen didn't really care upon hearing this.

After all, if he wasn't even in the Heavenly Martial Realm, there was indeed nothing to be wary of.

However, Jiang Chen's gaze naturally couldn't fall on a mere Feng Aotian; behind Feng Aotian was the enormous Fenglan Sword Sect, and he naturally had to guard against any old monsters within it.

“May I ask the City Lord, does this Feng Aotian hold any official position?”

Jiang Chen asked.

“No.”

“I am a dignified Demon Slayer Guard Captain, do I fear a mere ruffian like him?”

“If he is honest and law-abiding, I'll let him have a few peaceful days. But if he dares to defy his superiors, then don't blame me for being impolite.”

Jiang Chen said.

Sheng Yuntian was also secretly surprised.

Jiang Chen was naturally not some brainless ruffian; the reason he said this publicly was to tell Sheng Yuntian, 'You guys dare not touch that kid, so I will.'

“Of course, no matter when, the dignity of the imperial court must not be diminished. Rest assured, as long as you are righteous, the imperial court will always be your backing!”

Sheng Yuntian also smiled slightly, then expressed his firm stance.

Sheng Yuntian did not know how strong Jiang Chen's power was.

But in Sheng Yuntian's view, Jiang Chen might be one of the few in the Great Lan Dynasty who could contend with people like Feng Aotian.

Although there were many Prodigies in the imperial court.

Like Ye Wanqiu and others.

But those were treasures of the imperial court, to be carefully nurtured for great use in the future. If they were used up now, it would be a huge waste.

Moreover, the family backgrounds behind these people often involved a ripple effect.

Only someone like Jiang Chen, with only a few family members, was suitable to be put forward to contend with those people.

Just as the two were chatting.

Suddenly, a guard hurried over. Seeing Jiang Chen and Sheng Yuntian in the pavilion from afar, he stopped, but stood where Sheng Yuntian could see him.

“What is it?”

Sheng Yuntian asked.

“Reporting, my lord, urgent intelligence from the court.”

“Present it.”

Sheng Yuntian quickly said.

The guard immediately presented a piece of intelligence.

Sheng Yuntian opened it and looked.

His expression immediately changed slightly.

Then he actually handed the intelligence in his hand to Jiang Chen.

“The Saint of the Fenglan Sword Sect, Feng Aotian, will arrive in Cangzhou City and will open a Medicinal Pill Hall.”

A Medicinal Pill Hall.

It was a place that sold Medicinal Pills.

Similar to the Spirit Pill Pavilion that the Zhou Family was about to set up, it belonged to a Medicinal Pill Hall.

Cangzhou City, due to its geographical advantages, was surrounded by mountains with rare Vicious Beasts, and rich in herbs. Coupled with the nearby Cangzhou River, which provided access in all directions, the medicinal materials industry was very developed.

Therefore, Medicinal Pills and medicinal materials had always been the main source of tax revenue for Cangzhou City.

It seemed that Jiang Chen had indeed struck Feng Aotian's main artery these past few days.

He had even forced Feng Aotian to personally come and open a Medicinal Pill Hall.

“Oh?”

Jiang Chen took a sip of tea unhurriedly, very calm.

The Medicinal Pill Hall previously opened by the Zhou Family was basically enriching private pockets and paid almost no taxes in this regard. If you dared to collect taxes, they would simply stop refining Medicinal Pills, having many ways to resist you.

This led to the financial situation of Cangzhou City being very tight in this area.

Moreover, the Zhou Family's Medicinal Pills were of inferior quality, even the Medicinal Pills provided to the military contained many shoddy items, which was truly fatal. So, Sheng Yuntian was very happy that the Zhou Family's Medicinal Pill Hall was dismantled.

If the Medicinal Pill lineage could be controlled by their own people, it would be better than falling into the hands of others.

“Alright, we'll see then. If he conducts business honestly, I'll go and show my support.”