Chen Nan was unaware that Shen Nian had already set his sights on him!
All he could do now was to help Shen Lang overthrow Shen Cong and Shen Feng as quickly as possible!
This way, he was sure to earn the Martial King's trust!
Gaining the Martial King's trust was the only way to find the Dan Shu Tie Quan, and the exemption from death token, at the moment!
Xuanji Gate!
This was the information hub of the Great Yan Dynasty! kanδん
Every day, countless pieces of information from all over the country and from officials within the court were sent here!
Thanks to the Martial King's token, Chen Nan's entry into Xuanji Gate was not obstructed by anyone!
Not only that, but he was even treated with high regard, being assigned to a quiet, secluded secret chamber!
Chen Nan spoke, "Help me retrieve the personal information of Shen Cong, the Commander of the City Guard, and Shen Fei, the Commander of the Imperial Guard!"
"Yes!"
The staff member of Xuanji Gate bowed and left!
After about the time it takes for one stick of incense to burn, the staff member returned with two thick books and presented them to Chen Nan!
Chen Nan casually flipped through one, and was immediately surprised!
It clearly detailed Shen Cong's visit to a brothel at the age of fifteen, even recording how many times he moved and what lewd remarks he made, with meticulous detail!
Opening the other book, it also clearly recorded various events from Shen Fei's life!
Chen Nan frowned!
This was no simple matter!
Even if the two of them didn't receive the Martial King's favor, why would the Martial King have his two sons closely monitored?
Could it be that his two sons were adopted???
Chen Nan was startled by his own thought!
Although the positions of Commander of the City Defense Battalion and Commander of the Imperial Guard were both impressive!
They were military positions!
They held no significant real power!
To put it bluntly!
They could easily be replaced by someone else!
Looking at Shen Lang again!
Despite being a man of leisure, he enjoyed the Martial King's indulgence!
His household not only had Golden Core stage experts, but even Nascent Soul stage cultivators secretly protecting him!
This was the treatment a biological son would receive!
"Could they really be adopted?"
Chen Nan's heart could no longer remain calm!
He had already felt something was amiss when he heard that the Martial King was a Nascent Soul stage expert and had several children!
After all, it was difficult for cultivators to have offspring! kanshu伍.ξà
Take him for example!
He had many confidantes on Earth!
Every time they were intimate, he had never used any safety measures!
Yet, none of them could get pregnant!
This alone proved that it was extremely difficult for cultivators to have children!
Chen Nan then reviewed the information of Shen Cong and Shen Fei's close associates. They were all promoted by Shen Fei and Shen Cong, and were loyal to each other!
It was destined to be difficult for Shen Lang to win them over!
Evening!
Chen Nan left Xuanji Gate!
As he reached the entrance, a familiar voice called out from behind, "Stop!"
Chen Nan's footsteps faltered!
He recognized the person's identity!
It was the Nascent Soul stage enforcer named You Jin, whom he had met on Earth!
It was also because of him that he was able to enter this ninth small world!
He hadn't expected to encounter him here today! If nothing unexpected happened!
He must have recognized his back!
After all, he could disguise himself, but he couldn't change his silhouette!
Although he felt a bit nervous, Chen Nan slowly turned around and asked indifferently, "Do you need something from me?"
"Insolent!" a middle-aged man beside You Jin reprimanded, "Do you know who is by my side? How dare you speak to Senior You Jin in such a tone? Are you tired of living?"
You Jin was an elder of Xuanji Gate, with a noble status!
Not only that, but he had also obtained the privilege of entering and exiting small worlds at will, a privilege envied by many!
"Little one, have we met somewhere before?" You Jin stared intently at Chen Nan. Although the face before him was somewhat unfamiliar, it also felt familiar!
As if he had seen him somewhere before!
Chen Nan's eyebrows twitched, "When asking someone about matters, shouldn't you show some respect? Is your tone a bit impolite?"
As soon as he said this, the middle-aged man beside You Jin couldn't help but gasp!
This guy was too arrogant!
You Jin was enraged, "Young man, you don't take me, You, seriously at all!"
Chen Nan sneered, "Who do you think you are? Do I need to take you seriously?"
"You're seeking death!"
You Jin's eyes widened in anger, and the aura of a Nascent Soul stage cultivator surged towards Chen Nan like a tidal wave!
But upon seeing Chen Nan reveal the Martial King's token!
His pupils trembled!
He never expected Chen Nan to possess the Martial King's token!
Seeing this token was like seeing the Martial King himself!
Without a second thought, he quickly withdrew his Nascent Soul stage aura!
However, due to his inner panic, his true qi began to flow backward, and he vomited a mouthful of blood, immediately bowing and saluting, "This old man did not know of Young Friend's esteemed identity. I humbly beg for your forgiveness for any offense!"
The other middle-aged man also lowered his head in fear!
Although they didn't know why he possessed the Martial King's token, they knew that Chen Nan was not someone they could afford to offend!
Chen Nan snorted, "I am not someone who insists on pursuing every offense, but I still hope Senior can improve his emotional intelligence, for example, when inquiring about matters concerning others, you should pay attention to your tone and attitude!"
"Yes, yes, yes, this old man has noted it!"
You Jin was very humble!
Chen Nan ignored him and strode away, disappearing from You Jin's sight! kΑnshu伍.ξà
"Who exactly is this fellow? Why does his back resemble that person from the secular world so much?"
"He wouldn't really come here, would he?"
A big question mark appeared in You Jin's mind!
At the same time, he felt a sense of crisis!
You Jin had recognized his silhouette, and if his identity were investigated!
He would inevitably find out that his name was also Chen Nan...
This was an incredibly common name!
But if he suspected that he came from the secular world, the consequences would be unimaginable!
With the Martial King's unfathomable cunning, he might even kill him directly!
"Therefore, I must find a way to get rid of You Jin as soon as possible!"
A cold glint flashed in Chen Nan's eyes. As long as You Jin lived, it would be like a thorn in his throat!
However, to kill a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, and an elder of Xuanji Gate at that, was a very difficult task!
Just then, a man in his sixties, wearing a grey robe, appeared in front of him. He stood before a carriage and said respectfully, "Young Master Chen, my young master would like to invite you for a simple meal!"
"Your young master?" Chen Nan frowned, "Do I know him?"
The old man replied respectfully, "My young master is the Grand Marshal of the Imperial Army and also the son-in-law of the Martial King's mansion!"
Chen Nan hadn't expected Tuoba Yun to invite him for a meal!
If he got too close to Tuoba Yun, would it arouse resentment from others?
For example, Shen Lang!
That guy, who seemed like a dissolute scion, was actually exceptionally intelligent!
The old man added, "My young master has already informed the Fourth Prince about this matter!"
"Lead the way!"
Chen Nan, though unsure why Tuoba Yun wanted to invite him for a meal, still got into the carriage!