The next moment.
Yuan Zun and Bi Cang appeared before Chen Nan like ghosts.
They first appeared at the alley entrance dozens of meters away.
Their figures could be seen by the moonlight.
But the next second.
They vanished into thin air.
And then reappeared five meters behind Chen Nan.
Bi Cang looked at Chen Nan curiously, "How did you know it was the two of us following you?"
Chen Nan smiled, "Guessing."
"Oh?" Bi Cang's interest was piqued, "On what grounds?"
Chen Nan said, "There aren't many cultivators in Tong City. Although my strength is not great, I have luckily reached the Yin Gathering realm."
"Therefore, whoever is following me must be a strong expert at the Soul Condensing realm, or even higher, like the Form Transformation realm."
"So, I concluded it was the two of you."
"As for how I guessed someone was following me, that's simple."
"Listen, it's silent all around."
"Unless a powerful presence has arrived, even under the cloak of night, it wouldn't be this quiet."
Yuan Zun smiled, "Sir, I told you this fellow is meticulous. Even if we concealed our auras, he would still sense us."
Bi Cang nodded slightly, a flicker of approval in his eyes.
He then said, "I heard from Lord Yuan that you are skilled in physiognomy. I have come to ask you to look into my future."
Chen Nan said politely, "I only know a little, not proficient. Since you trust me, I can try to look for you."
Saying that.
He activated his Qi Observation technique.
This was the first time he had used Qi Observation since becoming a cultivator.
His vision was even more profound.
He hesitated for a moment and said, "Barring any accidents, when you return to Fengdu City this time, you will surely be impeached."
"The person should be a king of a different surname."
"This person is a family friend of Wen Bohou."
"He will impeach you for failing to complete the case of the stolen Death-Exempt Token."
Hearing this.
A cold glint flashed in Bi Cang's eyes.
What Chen Nan said sounded outlandish.
But he knew the young man wasn't spouting nonsense.
Currently, there were two factions in the imperial court.
One was the radical faction led by the current Prime Minister.
The other was the conservative faction led by a king of a different surname.
The Prime Minister wanted to reclaim all titles and Death-Exempt Tokens in the land.
To prevent those with titles from being above the law and imperial authority.
Thus achieving true equality for all.
But he faced strong opposition from the king of a different surname and others.
They claimed that the system established by the previous emperor should not be abolished.
This was the greatest disrespect to the previous emperor and the descendants of the meritorious officials.
Only...
How would Chen Nan know about the disputes within the imperial court?
This was not something ordinary people could know.
Even Yuan Zun couldn't access such information.
At this moment.
He believed Yuan Zun's words completely.
This young man could truly foresee the future.
Chen Nan continued, "The Great Emperor of Fengdu will be pressured to transfer you to Dongning Prefecture. It appears to be a promotion, but in reality, your power will be greatly diminished."
Bi Cang's heart was unsettled.
Although Dongning Prefecture was a vast administrative region.
And he would be the parent official governing millions of people.
However.
There were many such officials in the underworld, far fewer than remaining in Fengdu City.
"According to what you said, sir, what should I do?" Bi Cang asked politely, truly unwilling to be transferred.
Especially to Dongning Prefecture.
Because he had already received news upon his arrival that a severe flood had occurred in Dongning Prefecture.
Normally, areas experiencing major disasters would be followed by epidemics.
He did not want to be the one to clean up such a mess.
Chen Nan said, "Dongning Prefecture may seem like a perilous place, but it also holds opportunities for soaring like a dragon. As long as you overcome the misfortune, you will surely rise through the ranks and become an important minister in the court."
"Thank you for your guidance, sir. I know what to do now." Bi Cang bowed to Chen Nan. Although he didn't want to go to Dongning Prefecture.
The court situation was treacherous and unpredictable.
Instead of staying put, he might as well take a gamble.
Then, as if remembering something.
He spread his right hand.
A black incense burner appeared in his palm.
This incense burner was about ten centimeters tall, with mysterious and ancient cloud patterns on its body.
Bi Cang said, "Lord Yuan mentioned you were looking for a pill furnace."
"I will gift this pill furnace to you!"
"To me?" Chen Nan was overwhelmed with joy.
With a pill furnace.
He could refine pills and quickly increase his strength.
Bi Cang said, "I obtained this pill furnace by chance. Rather than letting it sit idly with me, it's better to fulfill the wish of someone in need."
"Then thank you, sir." Chen Nan put down the wine and food in his hands, and took the pill furnace with both hands, his heart filled with excitement.
This pill furnace would directly determine whether he could become stronger.
Whether he could become a ninth-rank Yin Messenger.
Whether he could go to the eighteenth level of hell to see Empress Houtu.
Bi Cang said, "To refine pills with this pill furnace, you don't need fire. You only need to activate it with your spiritual power."
Chen Nan's eyes lit up.
This made alchemy much more convenient.
Afterward, Yuan Zun and Bi Cang departed.
Chen Nan tucked the pill furnace into his chest, then carried the wine and food to No. 13 East Garden Street.
Xia Youwei opened the door and asked excitedly, "Why are you here at this hour?"
Chen Nan glanced at the courtyard, where Xia Hou was studying under the candlelight. "I have good news to tell everyone this time. That fox demon has been killed."
"From now on, your family can live freely in Tong City."
This news was exciting for the Xia family.
But Xia Hou appeared relatively indifferent. He asked, "Even if that fox demon is dead, what are your plans regarding my daughter?"
"Although our Xia family is not as influential as the Leng family, we are still a reputable household in Pingyang Town."
"We can't just let her be your concubine, can we?"
This question stumped Chen Nan.
He hadn't even considered how to handle his relationship with Xia Youwei.
Seeing this, Xia Youwei tried to smooth things over for Chen Nan, "Father, you don't need to worry about our matters. As long as I can be with him, the status doesn't matter."
Upon hearing this.
A strong wave of anger rose in Xia Hou's heart.
He had taught his daughter piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and songs.
All for her to find a suitable husband in the future.
But after meeting Chen Nan.
She had forgotten his instructions and was obedient to him like a love-struck girl.
This made him furious.
He felt like a prize cabbage he had meticulously tended to had been defiled by a pig.
Yet, he was helpless.
Because in his heart, his daughter's happiness was paramount.
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The next day.
The Leng family announced the accidental death of Leng Xuemin.
The funeral would be held in three days.
When this news broke, many people found it unbelievable.
After all, he had just married a beautiful bride, and no one expected him to die so tragically.
As the Leng family's son-in-law, Chen Nan personally handled Leng Xuemin's funeral.
Seeing him off in his final journey.
Although many looked down on Chen Nan, the useless son-in-law, they were still impressed by his character.
As a son-in-law who was not respected, his dedication to seeing Leng Xuemin off was admirable.
Just after Leng Xuemin's funeral concluded.
Song Yunfei arrived at the Leng family's residence, his eyes red. "Captain Wu has been in a coma for three whole days. I fear he won't make it."
A faint smile appeared on Chen Nan's haggard face. "Not necessarily!"
"Come, let's go somewhere."
"The next moment will be a moment of witnessing a miracle!"
The penicillin that had been cultivated should be extracted now.
This would directly determine whether Wu Jiu could be saved!