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Chapter 302: Chapter 281 Ambition! (Seeking Monthly Ticket at Month’s Beginning) Chapter 302: Chapter 281 Ambition! (Seeking Monthly Ticket at Month’s Beginning) “Is there an Immortal Sect within Qingzhou?”

Chen Yuan asked again.

While Su Ziyue was still by his side, he had to learn more, as once she left, he wouldn’t be able to track her down proactively.

After all, Nanling Prefecture was but a serene corner.

“Qingzhou doesn’t have Immortal Sect-level forces, but there are a few top-tier powers,” Su Ziyue gently parted her lips, which even without doing anything, still filled Chen Yuan’s eyes with considerable appeal.

Chen Yuan thoughtfully nodded his head, his thoughts wandering to whether it was for this reason that the Taoist Divine Palace supported Jiang He to come to Qingzhou and develop his power?

However, these were still just speculations, and as he wasn’t officially part of the Taoist Divine Palace yet, Su Ziyue wouldn’t disclose so many secrets to him.

He was already quite content with her explanations.

“As far as I know, you seem to have made an enemy with someone from the Qingyun Sword Sect?” Before Chen Yuan could continue with his questions, Su Ziyue brought this up first.

She realized that as long as she interacted with Chen Yuan, he had a heap of questions waiting for her, as if eager to learn and hoping to uncover the secrets of Jianghu from her.

“An unintentional enmity, now it should be resolved…”

With Liu Changkong’s death, Chen Yuan no longer had enemies in the Qingyun Sword Sect, but that didn’t rule out the possibility that his fellow disciples might seek revenge for him.

He was already prepared for the possibility of facing one after another.

“Well, that’s good…”

“Miss Su, Chen has another question.”

“What else do you want to know?” Su Ziyue looked at Chen Yuan with a hint of irritation, already expecting him to have more questions. Instead of appreciating the beauty before him, he was busy asking about other matters.

Really… how insensitive.

“Miss Su mentioned that the ten great Immortal Sects are powerful, but I wonder how they compare to the Imperial Court?”

From what he understood, the Imperial Court was weak and besieged by internal strife and external threats. Its control over the regions had long since diminished.

But he had no true measure of the Imperial Court’s strength.

“The Imperial Court…” Su Ziyue murmured to herself, saying:

“If the Imperial Court could unite, with a million strong soldiers standing by, as long as the powers from all over the world didn’t rebel at once, they would be as secure as a bronze wall. But now…”

Her lips seemed to curl in mockery:

“Now there’s a trend of disintegration. The Great Jin Imperial Family fully controls only Central State. As for the other regions ruled by Vassal Kings, it’s better left unsaid.”

“Each of the ten great Immortal Sects possesses the strength to bring chaos to a region, yet the Emperor is no fool and has connections with several Righteous Path Immortal Sects,

When Great Jin was established…”

Opening her mouth, Su Ziyue did not continue.

This left Chen Yuan, who had been listening intently, somewhat wanting more, as she cut her tale short.

He enjoyed such information, although not necessarily accurate, but it could definitely serve as a reference for his understanding of the world’s situation.

Frankly, Chen Yuan’s ascension through the ranks of the Imperial Court was purely to find a backing for himself, allowing him to cultivate in peace.

If there ever came a day when he no longer needed the Imperial Court, not to rebel, but he would certainly establish himself, commanding a power of his own—this was the Righteous Path.

After all, as a man living between heaven and earth, how could he be content with a humble position forever?

Never mind gratitude, what favors did the Great Jin Imperial Family owe him? That he reached this point today was all thanks to his efforts, not to mention his own merits and service.

Of course, that day was still far away for him now; Core Realm Cultivation wasn’t enough to support his independence yet.

“The rest, you will come to know in time. As for now, just earnestly climb the ladder. With Jiang He’s protection, your path will be much easier than most people’s,”

Su Ziyue waved her hand nonchalantly, her movements causing the lamps to sway noticeably.

Glancing inadvertently, Chen Yuan naturally retracted his gaze, but his glimpse did not escape Su Ziyue’s acute perception.

However, she did not react with shyness or anger. Instead, she purposefully thrust out her chest and teased:

“What is Master Chen looking at?”

“Nothing at all.” Chen Yuan quickly shook his head.

Su Ziyue could tease someone with her strength, but he could not, as if he annoyed Su Ziyue and she decided to beat him up, there would be nobody to reason with.

Now that he was still weak, he could wait until his cultivation caught up with or even surpassed Su Ziyue. Then he would have his time to return the favor.

At that time, he’d make sure these ladies learn what real ‘Acupoint Judo’ technique is.

He had practiced it quite often in his last life.

“A big man being coy, if you’ve looked then you’ve looked. I’m not going to eat you, am I?” Su Ziyue chuckled lightly.

Chen Yuan thought to himself, “That’s not necessarily true.”

Given Su Ziyue’s seductive ways, she could probably consume him without leaving a single drop behind.

“Everyone has an appreciation for beauty, and Miss Su is a beauty of heavenly grace. How could Chen, a common man, be immune?” he said with a straight face.

“Really?”

Su Ziyue cast seductive glances across Chen Yuan, with not the slightest hint of shyness on her face, boldly accepting Chen Yuan’s compliments.

“Is it not so?” Chen Yuan retorted.

“Do you… want to have me?”

Su Ziyue’s expression suddenly became very serious.

Chen Yuan’s gaze flickered, his eyelids drooped,

“Chen only has admiration, no interest in the fairer sex.”

His intentionally unsteady response caused the satisfaction in Su Ziyue’s eyes to flash away momentarily as she said indifferently, “What’s the deal with Shen Yanshu then?”

Chen Yuan’s face changed imperceptibly, and he asked with a frown,

“Are you spying on me?”

“I just happened to see it before, that’s all.”

“Chen did it for the sake of cultivation.”

Although he was somewhat displeased about Shen Yanshu spying on him, he didn’t show it. His displeasure wasn’t because Su Ziyue noticed his connection with Shen Yanshu.

It was because he felt his own vigilance and investigative abilities were too weak. If someone harbored ill intentions towards him, he wouldn’t even have the ability to counter them.

“That doesn’t sound like a lie. Shen Yanshu possesses the Phoenix Marrow Spiritual Body, indeed a superior *furnace for cultivation. Your rapid increase in cultivation must be greatly attributed to her, right?”

Although she framed it as a question, Su Ziyue was quite certain.

This statement, however, gave Chen Yuan an excuse for his swift increase in cultivation. He replied directly to Shen Yanshu, “Miss Shen is correct, she indeed has contributed significantly.”

“But isn’t this mutual benefit? Shen Yanshu also gained a lot from me.”

“You’re quite straightforward about it?”

“The matters between men and women are the laws of the world’s operation, what’s there to not speak of?” Chen Yuan said calmly, as there was no coercion involved, and both sides acted voluntarily.

Let alone this world, even if he were caught by the police in his previous world, he would still be just as righteous.

Su Ziyue looked intently at Chen Yuan’s handsome and fair face, feeling inexplicably irritated. However, this feeling was fleeting, so brief that even she didn’t notice it.

“Alright, I’ve said what needed to be said and given you what was to be given. If there’s nothing else, you should set off for the Primordial Void Realm quickly.”

“Very well, Chen takes his leave.”

Although he didn’t understand why Su Ziyue’s mood changed so swiftly—from teasing him just a moment ago to suddenly being cold—he didn’t want to delve into it.

To him, Su Ziyue may seem charming and enchanting, but he always felt that she had a dangerous aura. It was best not to provoke her.

Not even knowing the extent of her strength, the two of them were not on equal footing.

Putting away the Primordial Void Order and two talismans, Chen Yuan clasped his fists, “I must thank Miss Su for her explanations today. Chen shall take his leave now.”

After speaking, he nodded slightly, turned, opened the door, and left without any hesitation.

Su Ziyue alone in the room watched his retreating figure with a burning gaze, her eyes profound. She hummed lightly, and the antique jade resembling a mirror, which had disappeared earlier, reappeared in her hand.

She whispered into it softly,

“This child is extraordinarily talented and must possess a Spiritual Body. He reminds me a bit of the former Heavenly Sword Daoist. With proper cultivation, the Taoist Divine Palace might gain another Daoist. From my observations, this man harbors great ambition, unlike those surnamed Jiang. He might completely control Qingzhou in the future.”

After about a moment, a cold voice responded from within,

“Su Ziyue, what are you suggesting?”

“Oh, so Jiang the Golden Envoy has been watching over the Heavenly Book all this time.”

“Come on, you two are both Daoists and Core Realm Masters. Why start fighting upon meeting?” Suddenly, a chilly female voice spoke up.

“It’s all because Jiang betrayed my sister back then,” Su Ziyue huffed lightly.

“How many times have I told you? I am dedicated to cultivation, with no interest in romantic entanglements,” Jiang He’s voice remained cold, like eternal ice.

“What is Chen Yuan’s character like?”

A deep male voice emanated from the ‘Heavenly Book’ magic artifact in Su Ziyue’s hand.

Su Ziyue’s expression became serious, “According to my investigation, though he is ruthless in his actions, he is also loyal and righteous. Otherwise, I would not entrust him with your Primordial Void Order.”

“That’s good. We mustn’t welcome someone cold-blooded and ungrateful into our fold,” the deep voice replied.

“I’ll take on this task and assess his character,” Jiang He’s voice came through.

“Then we shall leave it to Heavenly Sword Daoist Brother,” the chilly female voice sounded angelic.

“Sister Su Qing, would you like a disciple with the Phoenix Marrow Spiritual Body? Just say the word, and I’ll send her over in a few days,” Su Ziyue suddenly offered.

The woman referred to as Sister Su Qing laughed softly, “Then send her over.”

“Alright.”

“Seven Emotions Daoist, you previously…”

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