At this moment.
They suddenly realized one thing.
Even though Chen Nan was described as terrifying by their father,
He was also a straightforward and true gentleman who kept his word.
After all, he had promised yesterday to refine pills for the four of them.
They had thought Chen Nan was just saying that.
But who would have thought.
He had actually refined the pills and delivered them into their hands.
Although they did not want to admit it.
They had to admit one thing.
Their father's perspective was too narrow.
He should not have judged a noble person with a petty mind.
"Brother Chen, what are we supposed to do now!" Song Feiheng sighed, their father had strictly forbidden them from staying away from Chen Nan.
Now, Chen Nan had kept his promise and delivered the pills before them.
They did not dare to disobey their father's orders.
But...
They also could not bear to refuse Chen Nan's kindness.
"We are brothers, no need to be so polite."
"When I refine more pills next time, I'll send some more to you."
"Alright, you guys go play!" Chen Nan said, preparing to leave with Guo Yu.
Just then.
Tao San walked over from a distance and said politely, "Lord Chen, my young master said that meeting is fate. He wishes to invite you to enjoy yourselves in the hunting grounds, and hopes you will grace us with your presence."
Chen Nan didn't know why Tao Jun invited him, but he readily agreed, "Young Master Tao's invitation, I must certainly accept this favor."
He was free anyway.
It might as well be to integrate into their circle.
"Lord Chen, please!" Tao San made an inviting gesture.
Chen Nan grunted.
He followed Tao San inside.
At the same time.
He also inquired of the four Song brothers.
Today's competition was archery.
The one who shot the most animals within the stipulated time would win.
The winner would receive one million taels of gold.
Chen Nan was shocked.
A small hunting trip.
The stakes reached one million taels of gold.
Let alone this sum being an astronomical figure for ordinary people.
It was not a small sum even for him.
Upon inquiry,
This one million taels of gold was raised by all the young masters participating in this hunt.
A gamble of small stake for a big reward.
Similar to gambling in a casino.
Arriving at the entrance of a valley filled with weeds, Chen Nan saw Tao Jun and others waiting there.
There were over forty young people.
They all carried quivers on their backs.
And held bows in their hands.
Seeing Chen Nan approach, Tao Jun smiled and said, "You are a guest from afar, Lord Chen, do you mind joining us for some fun?"
Chen Nan: "Young Master Tao's warm invitation, I truly dare not refuse."
A voice from the side, with a hint of a smile, said, "Lord Chen, we are all putting up a certain bet for this hunt, what bet can you offer?"
The speaker was a young master in his twenties.
He was dressed in a black brocade robe.
His face was as beautiful as jade.
He had long, narrow phoenix eyes.
His skin was fair and flawless.
Giving the impression of being as delicate as porcelain.
Although he was a man.
He looked somewhat effeminate.
Of course.
This person's strength was extraordinary.
He had already reached the peak of the Hua Xing realm.
Like Tao Jun, he was a peak Hua Xing realm expert.
The young man crossed his arms, revealing a disdainful smile, "Young Master Tao may have invited you into our game!"
"But if you cannot bring out anything worthwhile, I advise you to be sensible and get lost!"
Song Pengfei angrily shouted, "Hey, you surnamed Tuo, do you not have much regard for Brother Chen?"
"Bah!"
The young man spat viciously and looked disdainfully at the four Song brothers, "You four are just a bunch of cowards, wimps. Have you forgotten how Chen Nan publicly humiliated your father in court yesterday?"
"He publicly humiliated Magistrate Song, yet you are calling him brother."
"You four have completely disgraced Magistrate Song's reputation!"
The confrontation between Chen Nan and Song Linhui had already spread throughout the upper circles of Guangling Prefecture.
Everyone knew that Song Linhui had been bested by Chen Nan yesterday.
Song Feiyang let out a heavy cold snort, "Tuo Kai, the relationship between my Song family and Chen Nan is not what you imagine!"
"Chen Nan is a guest of my Song family, and my father and he have already reconciled last night."
"Even if we call each other brothers, it will not affect my father's honor!"
"Eldest brother, if I'm not mistaken, this fellow should be the son of the Magistrate of Guangling Prefecture, Tuo Zhan." Guo Yu transmitted his thoughts to Chen Nan, "Although Tuo Zhan is a fifth-grade Yin Messenger, his power in Guangling Prefecture is not to be underestimated."
"Tuo of the surname Tuo?" Chen Nan asked, puzzled, "I don't remember the Hundred Family Surnames having this surname!"
Guo Yu replied, "There are 568 surnames currently recorded in the Hundred Family Surnames, but there are also some that are not recorded. The Tuo family is one of those not recorded."
"It seems to be ranked at the top of the unrecorded surnames!"
Chen Nan suddenly understood.
It was truly an eye-opener.
He just didn't expect.
This seemingly effeminate fellow was the son of the Magistrate of Guangling.
Although the position of Magistrate of Guangling was not as impressive as Song Linhui's.
But to be fair.
The Magistrate of Guangling had much more power than Song Linhui.
Yes.
In Guangling Prefecture, besides the Prefectural Office.
There was also a County Magistrate's Office.
The Prefectural Office was the power center of the entire Guangling Prefecture.
The County Magistrate's Office controlled the operations of Guangling City.
This was no wonder Tuo Kai dared to disregard the four Song brothers.
Tao Jun spoke, his voice calm, "Tuo Kai, Lord Chen is a distinguished guest I invited, and naturally, he does not need any bet!"
Tuo Kai said dismissively, "If that's the case, wouldn't it be unfair to the other brothers?"
The others nodded in agreement.
They had all put up money.
If Chen Nan played without putting anything up,
They would certainly not be pleased.
Tao Jun looked a little troubled, "How about this, I'll pay for Lord Chen."
Chen Nan frowned.
He keenly sensed.
This seemed to be a conspiracy targeting him.
The other party invited him to participate in the hunt.
But then they demanded that he pay to join.
Although he wasn't short of money.
But he was the Director of the Demon Suppressing Division, and his salary was very low.
If he suddenly took out a large sum of money, he didn't know how people would gossip.
Secondly.
If he was forced to withdraw from the game because he couldn't afford the bet.
What would happen to the dignity of the Director of the Demon Suppressing Division?
And if Tao Jun paid for him, he would surely owe him a favor!
"Interesting, truly interesting!"
Chen Nan couldn't help but look at the spoiled rich youths of Guangling Prefecture with newfound respect.
Indeed, the spoiled rich youths of Guangling Prefecture were all intelligent fellows.
Skillful in scheming.
Not to be underestimated.
However.
He actually liked supporting characters with brains.
That's how he could showcase his own abilities.
Wasn't that right?
With this thought.
Chen Nan said, "I have a pill here, can it be used as a bet?"
Tuo Kai sneered and asked disdainfully, "With you, what kind of decent pill can you produce?"
"I'm thinking, a Hua Xing Pill shouldn't be too bad, right?" Chen Nan spread his right hand, and a pill appeared under the disbelieving gaze of everyone.