Chapter 351 - 351 320 Lower Official Wu Qingfeng Greeting

Chapter 351: Chapter 320: Lower Official Wu Qingfeng, Greeting the Superior! (Extra)_2 Chapter 351: Chapter 320: Lower Official Wu Qingfeng, Greeting the Superior! (Extra)_2 He was already equivalent to a Magistrate of a prefecture, and due to his martial prowess, his power even surpassed that of officials at the Magistrate level.

Wu Qingfeng and the others naturally did not dare to be the slightest bit disrespectful. He tossed and turned, unable to sleep last night, and after much deliberation, he felt that he should take the initiative to pay a visit,

even if Chen Yuan was displeased, he probably would not blame them for the intrusion.

But if they acted as if they were unaware, and if the other party felt displeased, it could mean losing their heads—a matter of great magnitude for them.

He even dared not send someone to look for Wang Ping, for fear that the other party might currently be together.

“Wu County Magistrate thinks too highly of himself, I had plans to visit you instead, how could I let an old superior visit me?” Chen Yuan said with a light smile on his face.

There indeed had been some minor grudges between Wu Qingfeng and him, but when Chen Yuan was about to be transferred away, they laughed it off and settled their differences,

and the other party even gave him a few tips before he left.

Wu Qingfeng said it was so, but in his heart, he thought otherwise. Saying ‘I,’ if he truly didn’t come to visit, waiting for the other party to visit him, he would then have to face a setback.

County Magistrate Shi Yang stood by respectfully, showing no signs of impatience whatsoever.

Looking at Chen Yuan, who appeared as immovable as a mountain, radiating with an immense aura of authority, Wu Qingfeng felt somewhat dazed, as if he was seeing the respectful demeanor Chen Yuan had towards him the day before.

Although he had been steady then, compared to now, it was a change as vast as that between heaven and earth. He could hardly believe it was the same person.

Last year, before Chen Yuan left, he had thought perhaps Chen Yuan would develop further, possibly emerging like a dragon entering the sea, ascending rapidly. Yet, he had ultimately miscalculated.

The speed and extent of the other party’s rise were beyond his imagination.

Within just over half a year, positioned just outside of being a Green Envoy, donning clothing decorated with green patterns and with overpowering authority, his colleagues back in Nanling Prefecture had told him about Chen Yuan’s undertakings.

At that time, he was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped…

And that was just in half a year. What about after one year? Or ten years?

What realm would Chen Yuan then reach?

Perhaps by that time, he would be at a level utterly beyond his own reach.

After chatting for a bit, Chen Yuan said:

“I am merely passing through this time; I initially had no intention of disturbing the county government. The banquet that Wu County Magistrate mentioned should be set aside; it can wait until another day when we are both free.”

“Yes, yes, you have myriad matters to attend to every day, it was my intrusion,” said Wu Qingfeng, smiling on his face but sighing in his heart, initially hoping to use this opportunity to foster relations, but now there was no hope.

As for the ‘another day’ Chen Yuan mentioned, such words were purely perfunctory, but what could he do? Did he dare to climb up the ladder provided?

After speaking with Wu Qingfeng, Chen Yuan turned his gaze to the ever-so-respectful Shi Yang of Ping’an County, saying:

“Shi County Magistrate.”

“What are your orders, sir?” Shi Yang promptly bowed.

“Wang Ping is a younger brother by my side, unwilling to leave with me. Within our capacity, I hope you could provide him some care,” Chen Yuan said with narrowed eyes.

Shi Yang: “Rest assured, Sir Chen, I will definitely keep it in mind. Wang Ping is inherently talented and decisive, precisely the kind of officer that the county government focuses on nurturing,

and taking over my position in the future will be an easy feat.”

“Good, I thank you in advance,” Chen Yuan smiled.

“It’s only right,” Shi Yang hurriedly squeezed out a smile.

Only a Martial Artist could sense another Martial Artist’s power. In his perception, Chen Yuan appeared like a boundless, profound sea, immense like a towering mountain.

Such vast differences are only understood through experience.

After some light conversation, Chen Yuan did not invite them to his humble abode but simply saw them off, informing Wu Qingfeng and the others that he had tasks to handle and would not be staying long in Ping’an County.

“If that’s the case, then your subordinate will take his leave,” Wu Qingfeng bowed.

“Your subordinate takes his leave.”

“Your subordinate takes his leave…”

Everyone receded like the tide, and in the blink of an eye, only Chen Yuan was left in the Chen family courtyard, and he then turned around, locked the door, and left.

Stepping out of the courtyard, facing the neighbors who gathered curiously yet hesitantly, Chen Yuan bowed slightly, said a few courteous words, and went on his way.

The crowd quickly cleared a path.

Only once Chen Yuan’s figure had completely disappeared did some murmurs begin among the people.

“That Chen family lad truly made something of himself!”

“Yes, even the County Magistrate bowed down to him, what a high-ranking official he must be!”

“Such a pity for little Fang, she missed out on climbing up the ladder.”

“Old Chen can probably rest easy now, when he sent Chen Yuan to the government office to become a constable back then, who knew this day would come.”

“Hey, now that you mentioned it, I almost forgot what Old Chen looks like.”

“What could he look like? Isn’t it just… ah… I kind of forgot too, you didn’t mention him, and I almost forgot such a person ever existed. That shouldn’t be the case, I’m not old and senile yet. Back then, I used to play chess with Old Chen under that tree over there all the time.”

“I kind of feel the same, it always feels like I’ve forgotten Old Chen.”

“Maybe it’s because he’s been dead for so many years.”

“It’s only been over two years… now that you mention it, I remember Old Chen knew a bit about calligraphy and painting. He painted a peony that looked so real, even butterflies were attracted to it.”

“Nonsense, Old Chen was never that skilled.”

“Exactly, exactly.”

“Really, would the old man make up a lie to fool you guys?”

“Then where’s the evidence, the painting?”

“Ah, I remember Old Chen burned the painting…”

“See, it must have been fake, just bragging about his old friendship with Old Chen. Too bad it’s too late now, young Chen Yuan has made it big already.”

“Hahahaha…”

…

…

Outside the Sanhe Boxing Club.

Chen Yuan walked up to the entrance with Wang Ping calmly. Zhao Nanshan’s eldest disciple, Guo Xu, approached them respectfully and awkwardly said:

“Master Chen, the master is waiting for you in the backyard, asking me to fetch you.”

“No need for formalities.”

Chen Yuan smiled kindly. Guo Xu looked the same as before, though he had improved his cultivation quite a bit. Unfortunately, he was still somewhat lacking compared to Wang Ping.

Following Guo Xu, many disciples from the Sanhe Boxing Club turned to look at them, but were scolded by Guo Xu.

Upon entering the backyard, Zhao Beishan and his three brothers were sitting next to Zhao Nanshan, apparently talking. When they saw Chen Yuan enter the backyard, they quickly stood up to greet him.

Waving his hand, Chen Yuan strode up to Zhao Nanshan, who still looked the same as before, with wrinkled skin and gray hair like an old man.

However, his eyes were still very sharp. He looked Chen Yuan up and down and said very ordinarily:

“You’re here?”

“Yes, I’m here.”

Chen Yuan did not engage in much nicety and directly sat opposite Zhao Nanshan, with Guo Xu hurriedly serving him tea.

“Beishan has told me quite a lot about you, you’ve done well,” Zhao Nanshan exclaimed, feeling an indescribable emotion swelling in his heart.

He had not expected Chen Yuan to achieve so much, especially his rapid rise to power and even avenging his greatest enemy by annihilating the entire Dragon Tiger Sect.

Reach Profound Cultivation’s Old Xu also died at his hands, truly a case of the new waves overpowering the old ones….

“It’s just a pity that we haven’t found the Black Jade Discontinuation Ointment yet.”

“There’s no need to worry about that. My revenge is fulfilled, and I have no more worries now. Running the boxing club is quite good, tranquil and carefree for the rest of my life.”

“You sure see things clearly.”

“What else can I do? At this point, it’s you who should be cautious. Though you are now much stronger than I ever was, always remember that there are always taller mountains and stronger people. Don’t underestimate anyone.”

“Don’t worry, do you still not know my character? I’m always cautious.”

“That’s true…” Zhao Nanshan laughed lightly and casually looked at Chen Yuan asking:

“Planning to take a post in Tangshan Prefecture?”

“Yes.”

Chen Yuan nodded.

“Be very careful there, the martial spirit is strong, and martial artists are generally fierce. Back in my youth, I roamed there and even clashed with a gang called the Vegetable Knife Gang once….”

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