"My Yao family's ancestors had no notable figures. The earliest records show them amassing wealth as salt merchants, and they have always focused on business," Yao Qianhe told Chen Jiuyang.
Chen Jiuyang asked again, "Did your ancestors leave anything particularly special behind?"
Yao Qianhe replied, "If I had to say there was something, it would be this ancestral mansion of the Yao family."
"Jiuyang, is there something wrong with my Yao family?" Chen Jiuyang suddenly asked, which made the old fox harbor suspicion.
Chen Jiuyang still chose not to reveal the truth, only saying, "If possible, the Yao family should relocate to Qingzhu Village to prevent anyone from harming the Yao family in the future."
Yao Qianhe narrowed his eyes and said, "Jiuyang, you are now the Sixth King of our Dragon Kingdom, and Zixuan is your Princess Consort. Who within the Dragon Kingdom would dare to harm my Yao family?"
Chen Jiuyang said in a low voice, "Those people even dared to harm the Prefect of Fengcheng. They are so rebellious and dare to commit treason and exterminate their own clans. It's hard to guarantee they won't break the rules and target the Yao family."
Yao Qianhe's expression suddenly changed, "The Prefect of Fengcheng..."
"It's strange, both consecutive Prefects have had accidents, yet the culprits have never been found. Could my Yao family be implicated?"
Chen Jiuyang's heart skipped a beat. Yao Qianhe was truly a seasoned veteran. Although he hadn't guessed entirely correctly, he had grasped a part of the truth.
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly and said, "I cannot tell you the specific secrets involved. I am in the light, and the enemy is in the dark."
"My purpose in coming to Fengcheng is to thoroughly investigate this case and bring these people to justice."
At the same time, Chen Jiuyang suspected that if the Yao family hadn't left anything behind openly, then it must have been left in the ancestral graves of the Yao family.
"This involves a great deal. Old Yao, you need to consider this carefully. I have other matters to attend to, and I must visit the Prefect's Mansion and the Six Doors."
After speaking, Chen Jiuyang turned and left.
Yao Qianhe stood in place, his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth, his expression thoughtful, contemplating whether to follow Chen Jiuyang's advice and move the entire family to Qingzhu Village in Ziyang County.
The Yao family was not lacking in wealth, and their power relied heavily on Chen Jiuyang. Now that they were implicated in such a case, he knew the rule that high-level martial artists could not harm ordinary civilians. However, if Chen Jiuyang's prediction was correct, wouldn't his entire family of thousands be treated like pigs and dogs to be slaughtered?
Yao Qianhe thought of Yao Zixuan already being the First Princess Consort of King Qian. As soon as Chen Jiuyang finished his current affairs, they would plan the wedding, and then Yao Zixuan would have children...
To be able to properly see his royal great-grandson, Yao Qianhe decided to follow Chen Jiuyang's words!
The entire family would relocate! They would only hire staff to look after their real estate!
...
Chen Jiuyang drove to the Fengcheng Prefect's Mansion. Inside and out, soldiers of the Blade Army, armed with firearms, were stationed. As soon as Chen Jiuyang got out of the car, the soldiers of the Blade Army's eyes lit up, showing pride. They loudly proclaimed:
"Greetings, King Qian!"
Who among the Blade Army did not recognize Chen Jiuyang?
Regardless of what the outside world said, Chen Jiuyang's origin from the Blade Army was an undeniable fact.
"King Qian is here?"
"It's been a while since we've seen him."
Suddenly, some resting soldiers rushed forward.
"Brothers, it's been a long time," Chen Jiuyang greeted the soldiers of the Blade Army warmly and familiarly.
"Well done, King Qian, you are the pride of our Blade Army!"
"King Qian, we heard that many brothers will be joining the new army and will be under your command. Don't forget that the Blade Army is your root!"
"That is natural."
After an enthusiastic exchange with them, Chen Jiuyang entered the Fengcheng Prefect's Mansion without any obstruction and met Yun Tiancheng and Yun Jingbai, who were safe and sound.
"King Qian (Jiuyang)!" Yun Tiancheng and Yun Jingbai were delighted and surprised by Chen Jiuyang's sudden arrival.
The last time they met, Chen Jiuyang was still Marquis Xuanyang. After his trip to Longjing, he won the martial arts rankings championship and was enfeoffed as King. He also made achievements in battle at the 318 City border, his fame widespread.
In less than a month, his status had changed drastically.
After a familiar conversation, Chen Jiuyang asked Yun Tiancheng, "Uncle Yun, what is the progress of the Six Doors regarding the false accusation and assassination attempt on you last time?"
Upon hearing Chen Jiuyang mention this, a look of lingering fear flashed across Yun Jingbai's face.
Yun Tiancheng slowly shook his head and sighed, "There has been no progress so far. Those people are hidden too deeply. Even the divine constables from the Six Doors who came from Longjing haven't found any clues."
"Everyone related to me is innocent, with no motive or suspicion."
"With the divine constables of the Six Doors and the Blade Army protecting me, the mastermind behind it has not made another move."
Chen Jiuyang frowned and said, "More than a month, and no clues?"
Chen Jiuyang was certain that the mastermind behind the attack on Yun Tiancheng was related to the Nine Provinces Cauldron.
If these people were not apprehended and dealt with, they would be like a ticking time bomb.
Here, Chen Jiuyang had to thank Xi Butui for doing a good job and not leaking any relevant intelligence.
Chen Jiuyang came to see Yun Tiancheng to check if anyone had made any further arrangements. Yun Tiancheng and Yun Jingbai were in good health. Chen Jiuyang then hurried to the Six Doors to meet Nan Tang, the Sword Wielder of Fengcheng.
Yun Tiancheng said to Yun Jingbai, "Jiuyang is very good. Among the younger generation of the Dragon Kingdom, he can be called the first. Jingbai, hurry up and finalize the wedding with Jiuyang soon."
Yun Jingbai's pretty face immediately turned red, and she said, "Dad, Jiuyang and I are not in that kind of relationship."
Yun Tiancheng chuckled. He had seen Yun Jingbai's concert last time.
"If you wait any longer, you won't have a place among Jiuyang's seven Princess Consorts."
This statement made Yun Jingbai ponder, and her blush deepened.
Yao Zixuan was her best friend...
...
Chen Jiuyang arrived at the Six Doors and met Nan Tang, laying out the situation completely.
Nan Tang frowned, "A fragment of the Nine Provinces Cauldron is in Feng Province? Those people are here for the fragment of the Nine Provinces Cauldron. Their ambition is immense, their target truly not small!"
Then, he looked at Chen Jiuyang and said, "King Qian, you must be careful. If they believe that the fragment of the Nine Provinces Cauldron is related to destiny, then the person with the strongest destiny in Feng Province right now is you, not the Prefect of Fengcheng."
Chen Jiuyang's expression suddenly flickered, and then his eyes gleamed with coldness, "In that case, this King would like to see how many lives they have to offer."
Nan Tang pondered, "To ensure your safety, I will accompany you in secret. If you encounter any old monsters, I will lend you the Quan Sword."
The complete intelligence of the battle at 318 City had already reached him. He knew that Chen Jiuyang had used the King's Sword, so there was no need to hide his methods.
"Good."
Chen Jiuyang nodded.
In January, Fengcheng was cold and overcast, with outdoor temperatures only around one to two degrees Celsius.
There were few pedestrians on the street. Chen Jiuyang was driving, preparing to find Hu Qijie for a reunion and chat.
"Boom!"
A thunderous roar approached, and an arrow imbued with the force of thunder struck the car Chen Jiuyang was driving.
"Bang—"
An explosion sounded, and the entire car immediately burst into flames, with raging fire erupting.
Chen Jiuyang emerged from the car unharmed, looking at the group of black-clad figures blocking his path on the highway, his gaze as cold as ice:
"I didn't expect you to be so eager to die."
Even he hadn't expected these people to be so brazen as to attack him, the newly appointed Sixth King Qian of the Dragon Kingdom, in broad daylight.