Chapter 814: 486: Return to the Capital, Divine Envoy in Shock! (Part 2)

Chapter 814: Chapter 486: Return to the Capital, Divine Envoy in Shock! (Part 2)

Emperor’s mindset?

After contemplating for a long time, Chen Yuan ultimately declined; he had no interest in engaging in other matters. All he wanted was peace for a few months,

then have someone kill the Golden Envoy of Shuzhou and be appointed to a position in Shuzhou.

Afterward, he would start truly accumulating grain, building tall walls, and gradually ascend to power, steadily enhancing his own strength, then… waiting for the opportune moment to carve out his piece during the chaos.

If the chaos he anticipated didn’t come, or came too late, he would, upon reaching a certain realm of strength, personally initiate this turmoil!

After rejecting Sima Ke’s visit, Chen Yuan tidied himself up and prepared to visit Zhang Yantong.

Firstly, to inform him of his return; secondly, to hint at his willingness to be posted outside, so that he could naturally seek this once Shuzhou had a vacancy.

As for the prior promises made by Great Governor Gu Tianqiong, Chen Yuan didn’t care at all.

Because, it was completely pie in the sky!

Zhang Mansion.

After a round of notification, Chen Yuan was politely escorted into the mansion by the butler Chen Bo, since Zhang Yantong was still handling public affairs and hadn’t returned, the one who received him turned out to be the second sister of the Zhang family.

Second sister’s voice was gentle and pleasant, she graciously offered Chen Yuan some Spiritual Tea and inquired about Zhang Xuan’s situation in Qingzhou.

As for Zhang Xuan’s frequent letter exchanges?

The second sister stated she hadn’t seen them, and besides, how could letters match the firsthand narration by Chen Yuan?

“Brother Zhang is doing quite well in Nanling Prefecture, presumably, it won’t be long before he returns to the Capital.” Chen Yuan was also very polite to the second sister.

He and Zhang Xuan were good brothers; his sister was naturally Chen Yuan’s sister, thus deserving respect and propriety.

“That’s indeed a good thing; A Xuan is not young anymore, it’s timely for him to return to the Capital to discuss a marriage.” The second sister smiled gently.

“There are few in the Capital who can match Brother Zhang.”

Chen Yuan nodded.

Indeed, Zhang Xuan was merely thirty but had already reached the Reach Profound Peak realm, making him one of the rare young talents. Coupled with the Zhang family’s lineage, he was absolutely capable of freely choosing among the capitals’ aristocratic ladies.

Moreover, Zhang Xuan’s looks were considered outstanding, although not as much as his own, still remarkable.

“Speaking of A Xuan, didn’t the Green Envoy Chen also remain unmarried? Comparatively, the ladies in the Capital who can match Green Envoy Chen are really few; does the Green Envoy have someone in mind?”

The second sister shifted the topic and laughed as she inquired.

Chen Yuan pondered for a moment, watching the second sister’s cheerful expression, and whispered:

“I, Chen, am merely a martial artist, unworthy of second sister’s esteem.”

“Green Envoy Chen is no ordinary martial artist, truly one of the few in the world, and well-versed in literature. Probably no one in the Capital can match Green Envoy Chen.”

“Second sister’s praise is too much.”

“Previously, A Xuan often mentioned you in his letters, saying you shared a deep brotherly bond; it’s a pity he didn’t have a sister, otherwise, he would have introduced you and entrusted her to you for peace of mind.”

Chen Yuan smiled without answering.

He didn’t believe Zhang Xuan would say such things, so… what was the second sister’s intention?

“We’ve met several times, yet I still don’t know second sister’s name?”

After a moment’s silence, Chen Yuan quickly diverted the topic.

The second sister chuckled gently and responded:

“My name is Zhang Wanshu.”

“A lovely name; uncle’s naming is indeed fitting. Second sister’s temperament is gentle and virtuous, matching the name perfectly.”

“Really?”

“Of course, I, Chen, never lie.”

“Then…”

Just as second sister was about to say more, there was a knock at the door outside, followed by a light cough, which was very familiar; it was Zhang Yantong, who had returned!

Second sister pursed her lips and called out:

“Come in.”

Zhang Yantong walked in with an indifferent expression, glanced at Chen Yuan, and said:

“Here?”

Chen Yuan quickly stood up and cupped his hands, saying:

“Greetings, uncle.”

“Hmm… you… you’ve broken through!”

Zhang Yantong was about to say something when he suddenly sensed that the aura around Chen Yuan was quite different; his connection with heaven and earth seemed more intimate and,

there was a faint but far stronger aura on him than before.

Definitely a breakthrough, no doubt!

And far surpassing the ordinary Heavenly Core!

“This journey has been quite fruitful; having resolved some issues, I seized the chance for a fortunate breakthrough, which might be laughable to you, uncle.” Chen Yuan replied.

The aura he revealed was intentionally displayed just to lead Zhang Yantong to ask this. Of course, with Zhang Yantong’s strength,

he could have sensed Chen Yuan’s differences by carefully perceiving.

“Fortunate breakthrough…”

Zhang Yantong opened his mouth, speechless.

He looked at Chen Yuan’s calm smile, recalling the scene before Chen Yuan left when Chen Yuan had said there might be progress.

At that time, although he outwardly encouraged a few words, inwardly, he completely did not believe it, thinking it was utterly impossible since the Heavenly Core wasn’t that easy to break through.

If it were that simple, there wouldn’t be so many strong individuals trapped in this realm.

Thus, he hadn’t taken it to heart back then.

In the end…

Upon Chen Yuan’s return, he really had broken through!

And with a steady aura, not like someone who relied on external objects to break through, it was truly unbelievable.

Actually, Chen Yuan’s breakthrough this time was indeed not dependent on external objects; it was due to his inner accumulation being sufficient, meeting the breakthrough requirements for the Heavenly Core, hence allowing a natural breakthrough.

Even comprehending the meaning of heaven and earth was merely aided by that Illusion Realm, originally, it was through his own understanding.