The ancestor of the Huang family suddenly became extremely emotional. Perhaps because he was overly emotional, his face became completely red. It was difficult to imagine that a mighty Saint Ruler would lose his composure like this.
"Jianchen, i- i- i- if you can really get this senior to come help our Huang family, then we'll do our best to satisfy you no matter what you ask of us," the ancestor of the Huang family grabbed Jianchen's shoulder tightly and said passionately.
"Senior, don't worry. This time, I'll do whatever it takes to get this expert here. When the time comes, I hope you can annul the engagement with Huang Luan," Jianchen said seriously.
"No problem, no problem. As long as this senior is willing to help our Huang family, even if we annul the engagement with the Huanggu clan, the Huanggu clan won't even dare to fart," the ancestor of the Huang family agreed readily. At that moment, he did not hesitate at all. He did not even consider whether he would offend the Huanggu clan because of this.
However, the ancestor of the Huang family seemed to think of something soon. He said rather unnaturally, "However, Jianchen, you have to let me see this senior first. I'll only do this if this senior agrees to it in front of me."
"Alright, I'll go and get this senior right now!"
After leaving the mountain where the ancestor cultivated, Jianchen returned to the manor of the Huang family. He arrived before Huang Luan's pavilion and directly went up to the second floor.
The fragrance of orchids still lingered in the room. Just a whiff was enough to intoxicate people. However, Jianchen did not know that this was the fragrance of orchids or what it meant.
Huang Luan seemed to know that it was Jianchen when she heard the footsteps behind her. She suddenly turned around and looked at Jianchen expectantly and affectionately. Two streaks of dried tears remained on her face, making her seem quite pitiful.
"You're back. Have you thought of something?" Huang Luan asked eagerly. Even though she was very reluctant to see Jianchen make the people in charge of the Qin Empire unhappy because of her, she still looked forward to it.
"I've already convinced your great-grandfather. Your great-grandfather has promised me that if I can find someone even more powerful than the Huanggu clan, he'll annul the engagement," said Jianchen.
Huang Luan was completely moved by Jianchen's words. Huang Luan arrived before Jianchen and asked worriedly, "Will the Qin Empire not support you? If the Qin Empire gets involved, you'll offend several Saint Rulers and even the Huanggu clan....."
Jianchen chuckled, "I'm not that stupid. Don't worry, I won't let the Qin Empire get involved because I don't want to cause too much trouble for the Qin Empire. However, I'm not completely confident that I'll be able to get that senior to come out. Anyway, I'll do my best. I've actually come this time to bid farewell to you. In order to free you as soon as possible, I need to return immediately. "
"Then you have to take care of yourself!" Huang Luan's heart constantly trembled. She had truly been moved by Jianchen at that moment.
Jianchen nodded. Without saying anything else, he turned around and left.
Afterwards, Jianchen found Xiaotian's group of five, who were chatting with the upper echelons of the Huang family. He directly pulled them out of the table and bid farewell to the patriarch of the Huang family before leaving in a hurry.
Qing Shaofan looked at Jianchen meaningfully as he smelled the orchid fragrance on Jianchen. He snickered, "Imperial Protector, why do you smell so good? Did you do something bad in the Huang family, which is why you left in such a hurry?"
Jianchen had a lot on his mind, so he was in no mood to joke around with them. He said nonchalantly, "I had something urgent to attend to, so I left in a hurry."
Xiaotian's group of five lost their mood to joke when they saw how serious Jianchen was. They all became stern. Xiaotian asked, "Imperial Protector, what's made you so anxious?"
"It's not a big deal, but it's not a small one either. In short, it's important and is a personal matter," Jianchen explained vaguely.
Xiaotian's group of five could tell that Jianchen didn't want to tell them anything, so they didn't continue to ask and focused on their journey.
The six of them stared at the fierce wind as they flew thousands of meters high in the sky. Below their feet was a vast expanse of white clouds that connected the sky and the earth. They couldn't see the end of it, and could only see the fiery red setting sun on the horizon that was about to set.
Two days later, they finally returned to the Kingdom of Gesun. Jianchen found a random river to wash his body and get rid of the lingering fragrance on his body. He then changed into a clean set of white robes and returned to Changyang Prefecture.
"Greetings, Fourth Young Master!"
There was practically no one in Changyang Prefecture who didn't know Jianchen. All the guards and servants who saw Jianchen all bowed respectfully to Jianchen.
After returning to Changyang Prefecture, Jianchen didn't go to see his parents. Instead, he went straight to where Ming Dong was resting. Xiaotian's group of five had completed their mission, so they didn't continue to follow Jianchen. They all dispersed.
"Hmm? Jianchen, when did you come back?" Jianchen's sudden visit surprised Ming Dong. He was overjoyed, but when he saw Jianchen's heavy expression, his expression changed slightly. He said, "Jianchen, that Huang family didn't make things difficult for you, did they?" In Ming Dong's heart, Jianchen was a friend who had gone through life and death with him. He was the closest and most trustworthy friend he had ever had in his life. He would never allow Jianchen to be wronged in the slightest.
Jianchen gently shook his head. He walked straight to the table and sat down. He personally poured a cup of tea and drank it. He said solemnly, "Jianchen, there's something I need your help with!"
Ming Dong walked over to Jianchen and sat down. He frowned slightly and said with some dissatisfaction, "Jianchen, do you still treat me as a brother? How dare you speak to me in such a tone? If there's anything you need, just say it. Don't be so wishy-washy like a stranger. As long as it's something you need, whether it's climbing a mountain of blades or diving into a sea of flames, I, Jianchen, will not shirk away."
Jianchen smiled apologetically. He didn't waste any words and directly stated his intentions. "Ming Dong, I hope that your Uncle Tian will step in and help me settle a matter."
Ming Dong seemed to sense the severity of the matter when he heard that Jianchen actually wanted his Uncle Tian to step in. His expression could not help but become solemn.
Next, Jianchen told Ming Dong about the Huang family and Huang Luan in detail. He did not hide anything. Jianchen's solemn expression immediately relaxed after hearing that. He stared meaningfully at Jianchen and chuckled evilly, "I was wondering what it was. So it was like this. Jianchen, you're making such a big fuss over a girl you've met a few times in the past. Don't tell me you've taken a fancy to her?"
Jianchen dryly smiled, "It's not as complicated as you make it sound. We've spent some time with Huang Luan in Mercenary City no matter what. I don't want to see her marry someone she doesn't like."
"Hehe, Jianchen, there's no need to be embarrassed. Polygamy is very common on the Tian Yuan Continent. For example, your father has four wives, right? With your abilities and appearance, if you don't find a few more women, you'll be letting down your face that even makes me jealous," Ming Dong teased.
Jianchen changed the topic, "Ming Dong, can you get your Uncle Tian to step in? I really can't think of anyone else other than your Uncle Tian."
There were indeed quite a few Saint Rulers among the people Jianchen had interacted with. Aside from the four other Imperial Protector of the Qin Empire, only Longevity Valley's Uncle Xiu and Ming Dong's Uncle Tian had some connections. The four Imperial Protector of the Qin Empire represented the Qin Empire, so they could not interfere at all. They could be directly excluded.
Jianchen knew that Uncle Xiu was a Saint Ruler at the very least, but Uncle Xiu had already lived in seclusion for many years. Jianchen did not want to disturb Uncle Xiu's peaceful life and make trouble for him, so he did not consider Uncle Xiu. At the same time, Uncle Xiu's exact strength was unknown. Jianchen had no idea whether Uncle Xiu could deal with the situation or not.
In the end, there was only Ming Dong's Uncle Tian left. Jianchen had been extremely shocked when he first saw Ming Dong's Uncle Tian. He had a Heaven Saint Master as a servant and occupied a floating divine hall all by himself. He was also the master of the divine hall. Even the Saint Rulers of the Sect of Dragon and Tiger and the imperial family did not possess such extravagance.
Most importantly, Ming Dong's Uncle Tian had become a Saint Ruler five thousand years ago. Just how terrifying had his strength reached five thousand years later? However, one thing was certain. Ming Dong's Uncle Tian's talent was extraordinary. He definitely would not have remained stagnant for five thousand years.
Moreover, Ming Dong's uncle Tian seemed to be a member of Mercenary City. Although being a mercenary was a free occupation, Jian Chen understood something after seeing Mercenary City. Although being a mercenary was an extremely free occupation on the Tian Yuan Continent, Mercenary City was a rather large organization. All the elders there were Saint Rulers, and there were quite a few of them. At the same time, they maintained a friendly relationship with Saint Rulers like the Heavenly Enchantress and the other idle Saint Rulers.
Jianchen understood from all of this that Mercenary City was an extremely large organization. After all, it was personally founded by Mo Tianyun, who had once been the greatest expert on the continent.
"Jianchen, I've said it before. As long as it's related to you, I'm willing to climb a mountain of blades or plunge into a sea of flames." As he said that, Ming Dong took out a jade pendant from his chest and said, "This was given to me by my uncle Tian. He told me that if I ran into any problems that I couldn't solve, all I had to do was channel my Saint Force into this pendant and I would inform my uncle Tian."
Ming Dong grabbed the jade pendant tightly as Saint Force constantly flowed into it. After absorbing the Saint Force, the ordinary-looking jade began to shine with a faint light.
"Ming Dong, where is your uncle Tian right now?" Jianchen asked curiously.
"He should be in Mercenary City. Ever since you entered the Sacred Land, I came with my uncle Tian. Afterwards, my uncle Tian took my parents to Mercenary City, but I didn't go back with them. Instead, I stayed in the Kingdom of Gesun and completed the mission you gave me. I've been here ever since," said Ming Dong.
Jianchen pointed at the jade pendant in Ming Dong's hand and said, "Mercenary City is extremely far away from here. Will this really work?"
Ming Dong smiled complacently, "Don't worry, Jianchen. You don't know about my uncle Tian's departure, but I believe he won't lie to me."
As soon as Ming Dong finished speaking, the space before them began to violently tremble. However, before the two of them could return to their senses, a spatial crack suddenly appeared, expanding into a Space Gate in a single moment. Through the Space Gate, they could see a majestic hall inside.
Afterward, under Jianchen's stunned gaze, a white-robed, middle-aged man walked out of the Space Gate. The middle-aged man seemed extremely ordinary. He did not give off any pulses of energy, yet he could hover in the air. He seemed like a god.
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