202: War Sword Hall

Early morning.

Ziyun Villa.

Zhao Ming and Zhao Yong, the two brothers, ran all the way up the mountain and arrived at Ziyun Villa. They knocked on the door.

Li Yan opened the door.

Upon seeing Li Yan, the two brothers were secretly astonished, thinking that even a housekeeper in Lord Jiang's residence possessed such peerless beauty.

However, the two did not dare to look too much.

These were Lord Jiang's people, so they naturally dared not harbor any improper thoughts.

Outsiders might only know that Lord Jiang's strength was formidable.

But as members of the Black Yamen, the two brothers, seeing Jiang Chen's rapid promotion, knew that Jiang Chen's terrifying existence was something they could never hope to achieve in this life. In their hearts, he was like a deity.

"Please inform him, we have an urgent matter to see Lord Jiang."

Zhao Ming and the other man revealed their identities as members of the Black Yamen.

"Please wait in the side hall, gentlemen."

Li Yan nodded slightly at this, then went to inform him.

Soon, Jiang Chen, dressed, came to the side hall and saw Zhao Ming and the other man.

"You've arrived. Has the City Lord's Mansion sent any news?"

Jiang Chen asked.

"Yes."

Zhao Ming stood up, preparing to report, but he glanced at Li Yan, who was brewing tea nearby, and hesitated.

"Housekeeper Li is one of us; speak freely."

Li Yan, who was brewing tea, trembled slightly, clearly touched.

She then silently served tea to everyone.

"Lord Jiang, the City Lord asked me to tell you..."

"Currently, more than thirty Disciples from Fenglan Sword Sect have gathered outside Cangzhou City."

"Furthermore, it has been discovered that six Battle Elders from the War Sword Hall are also coming. The City Lord asks you to be extremely careful and minimize civilian casualties."

"The City Lord also said that the War Sword Hall is skilled in sword array attacks. A formation of six can suppress and kill Heavenly Martial Realm experts."

Li Yan, listening nearby, widened her eyes sharply when she heard that they could suppress and kill Heavenly Martial Realm experts.

Young Master Jiang Chen has provoked an existence capable of slaying Heavenly Martial Realm experts?

"Oh... only thirty-something people came?"

"It seems this Saint's status isn't that great after all."

Jiang Chen frowned.

Regardless of Fenglan Sword Sect's attributes,

as long as they intended to act against him,

he would consider them enemies.

Jiang Chen would not show mercy.

Since they were Disciples of Fenglan Sword Sect, their Cultivation should at least be in the Innate Realm, right?

Otherwise, there would be no need for them to come here to die.

Jiang Chen was still waiting for his martial arts scroll to activate.

Recently, the demon dens near Cangzhou City had been pacified. The appearance of the Demon Palace last time was a very unexpected situation, which allowed Jiang Chen to earn a hefty sum.

To have such an opportunity again, he would probably have to kill his way into a Heaven-Grade demon den.

Only thirty-something?

Zhao Ming and Zhao Yong were both startled.

As expected of Lord Jiang.

"Alright, thank you both for the information."

Jiang Chen bowed to the two.

It was early in the morning, and it was clear that the two had not rested at all, rushing to report without any delay on the way.

"By the way, what have Lord Lu and the others been busy with lately?"

Jiang Chen asked curiously.

Although he occasionally wandered around the Yamen,

he wasn't very familiar with the intelligence within the Black Yamen, as some procedures were still new to him.

"Reporting, Lord, we also heard from a few friends who got drunk and spoke privately; it's not guaranteed to be true."

"It seems that Her Majesty the Empress has been paying great attention to Lord Lu recently, intending to promote her to Commander of a thousand households."

"And for this matter, she specifically sealed off a Commander of a thousand households, vacating a position. Now, Lord Lu is also working for Her Majesty the Empress, but we are not very clear about the specific matter."

"It is said that among the four Commanders, two are also more inclined towards Lord Lu."

Zhao Yong said with a mysterious expression.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen's eyes revealed a hint of satisfaction.

Lu Qian's ability was good.

And the court was currently in need of people, so it was indeed a good opportunity for her to rise.

"This is good news."

Jiang Chen was also happy for Lu Qian upon hearing this.

As for the four Commanders, only two favored Lu Qian.

As long as the other two did not interfere, deliberately accept bribes, and support their own people to rise,

then Jiang Chen would not bother.

But if they engaged in some under-the-table dealings and unfair competition,

then Jiang Chen wouldn't mind sending them on their way.

Rules?

When the strong want to play with you, they will follow the so-called rules.

If they don't want to play with you anymore,

they can directly break your so-called rules.

And in Jiang Chen's opinion, that Empress was quite sensible.

However, Jiang Chen had no interest in this so-called Empress; anyone who could achieve such status and position must be an old woman.

Being a bit older was fine, as long as she wasn't muddle-headed.

After all, a vast country was in her hands.

"Alright, then let me know if you have any new information."

"Housekeeper Li, give each of them five hundred Spirit Stones."

Li Yan nodded, then took out two bags from her Storage Ring.

Since Li Yan was the housekeeper of the residence, Jiang Chen also entrusted some finances to Li Yan to manage, as sometimes, visitors or going out required money.

"Lord, this is not permissible; you already gave us some last time."

Zhao Ming repeatedly waved his hands.

"Take it, and Cultivate well."

Jiang Chen said in an unrefusable tone.

The two naturally suppressed their inner ecstasy and accepted.

They looked at each other, vowing in their hearts to dedicate themselves to Lord Jiang.

After the two left,

Jiang Chen went to the courtyard to practice his boxing.

Although he didn't master many things, each one needed to be learned to a deeper essence; only then could he reach a higher Realm.

Just as Jiang Chen was practicing his boxing, he suddenly heard an explosion from the Pill Refining Room.

Bang!

Jiang Chen was startled.

With a step, his figure rushed into the Pill Refining Room.

He carried out Cheng Yurou, who was covered in black smoke.

"Cough, cough..."

"Xiao Chen, this fire is too powerful."

"The furnace exploded in an instant."

Cheng Yurou's face was covered in traces of dust and thick smoke.

She had wanted to experience the power of the Myriad Cleansing Spirit Fire in her hand.

But she hadn't expected its power to be so immense.

"Haha..."

"The power of this Myriad Cleansing Spirit Fire is at least ten times, or even stronger, than the spirit fire condensed by your spiritual power. You need to master it slowly."

Jiang Chen put down Cheng Yurou, and seeing her disheveled appearance, he immediately burst into laughter.

"You're still laughing at me?"

Cheng Yurou stomped her foot.

It was too embarrassing.

Suddenly.

Jiang Chen sensed something and looked up at the sky.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Above Cangzhou City.

Dozens of figures came on Flying Swords.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Although these Disciples of Fenglan Sword Sect had not yet reached the Heavenly Martial Realm, they had mastered a technique of Flying Sword flight.

For a moment, dozens of figures stood in the air, treading on Flying Swords.

The six leaders released a powerful Aura.

The Aura of the crowd seemed to converge into a long sword, suspended over the entire Cangzhou City.

"Fenglan Sword Sect."

"Ordered to slaughter the city!"