Taking a deep breath, a trace of determination flashed across his face.

Chen Yuan did not look at him, thinking that he had no such thoughts, and casually said:

"Alright, go ahead and get busy."

Thud!

Lu Renyi knelt on one knee on the ground, cupping his hands and spoke in a deep voice:

"Having drifted through half of my life, I've only lamented not meeting a wise leader. Meeting you, my lord, is truly a fortune in life. If you do not abandon me, I am willing to serve by your side from now on, without hesitation!"

Chen Yuan's eyes flickered, he stood up and personally helped Lu Renyi up, patting his shoulder with a smile:

"I will personally explain to Divine Envoy Wu later, you don't need to worry about anything else. Follow me from now on, and as long as I have a bite of meat, you'll have a sip of soup."

"Thank you, sir."

Lu Renyi quickly responded.

"Alright, go ahead and get busy."

"I take my leave."

Lu Renyi quickly adapted his address, showing great tact.

Watching Lu Renyi's departing figure, Chen Yuan nodded slightly. He had inquired not out of sudden inspiration, but because he had been considering this for some time.

He needed to establish himself in Shuzhou, and the position of Golden Envoy was crucial—it had to be a confidant. Originally, if this person disagreed, he was considering finding a way to transfer him or create an 'accident'.

Then have Jiang He transferred, which would allow him to smoothly take control of power in Shuzhou.

However, since Lu Renyi was so sensible, there was no need for such trouble. After some time of further interaction, he could ensure complete loyalty before discussing major plans.

If he complied, endless wealth and honor awaited.

If he refused, death would come by the sword with no whole corpse left!

...

...

Having assigned the matters of Bright Temple to his 'considerate subordinate' Lu Renyi, Chen Yuan rushed back to Shuzhou City, awaiting Shangguan Tiehong to bring him good news.

The news of Bright Temple's destruction spread quickly across Qingzhou on the day of its fall, coupled with the previous incident of Chen Yuan killing Yao Xin, immediately establishing a severe reputation of seeking revenge.

Simply put, if you provoke me, I'll wipe out your entire family.

This made many factions fearful, worried that Chen Yuan's next fire would burn at their doorstep.

As they say, the new official brings three fires. Many observers thought Chen Yuan appeared calm and authoritative enough already, believing there was no need to assert dominance further.

Yet Bright Temple offered itself up as a scapegoat, a clear case of courting death!

Qingzhou, located in the south, may not be under Chen Yuan's jurisdiction as Governor, but as the Heavenly Divine Envoy of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, he had enough power to cross states for enforcement.

Destroying Bright Temple directly with his men was almost flawless.

Even if there were flaws, they were not for others to comment on.

The news spreading from Qingzhou quickly traveled across the entire southern Three States, causing even more shock than in Qingzhou.

But for now, these matters had little to do with Chen Yuan.

He had become accustomed to the disturbances. Every action he took always caused waves, striking the highest intensity, leaving others numb to it....

So, he paid little mind to minor waves.

After temporarily subduing Shuzhou Golden Envoy Lu Renyi, he no longer concerned himself with external impacts, as the news from the Shangguan family was of greater importance.

Ice Marrow Divine Jade!

As long as he possessed this Spiritual Object, he could begin consuming Qilin Blood, potentially breaking through both his physical form and Qi Refining Cultivation into the Refining God Realm.

The enhancement it would bring is substantial.

Shuzhou City, Heavenly Patrol Bureau.

Chen Yuan had already learned from Shangguan Hong that Shangguan Tiehong would personally come, so to show sincerity, he waited with Shangguan Hong at the bureau's gate.

"Chen... Brother Chen, when do you think I should visit Sister Xu at Tangshan?" Shangguan Hong, usually spirited, was now somewhat embarrassed.

Like a concubine visiting the main wife, she was nervous.

"Whenever you have leisure in the coming days is fine. I've already sent word to the lady, she's quite bored and would love some company."

"That's good...."

Shangguan Hong had met Lady Xu several times in Hidden Soldier Valley and during stops at Tangshan Prefecture, but this was the first time in this capacity.

She felt somewhat self-conscious.

After a short chat, Shangguan Tiehong hurriedly arrived at the entrance of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, cupping his hands:

"Thank you, Marquis, for personally greeting me."

"Uncle."

"Father."

The two greeted Shangguan Tiehong and invited him into the main hall. Once inside, Chen Yuan dismissed everyone, preventing anyone from discovering what they were up to.

"Uncle, please sit."

Shangguan Tiehong shook his head, and with a flash of light in his hand, a jade box appeared and was placed on the table, his gaze complex and curious.

Initially, he had doubted Chen Yuan's words, as very few within the Shangguan family even knew what lay beneath the Cold Pond.

How could an outsider like Chen Yuan know of a Spiritual Object that even Shangguan Tiehong himself wasn't aware of?

Yet, hard evidence slapped him in the face. After returning to the Shangguan clan, he went directly to the Cold Pond, protected by Primordial Energy, and dove to the bottom.

After a thorough search, he indeed found a piece of Spirit Jade emitting a frigid light.

It was housed in the jade box on the table.

"See if this is the item."

"Alright." Chen Yuan nodded, approached the jade box, and as soon as he opened it, the surrounding temperature dropped significantly, with cold air emanating from the box.

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