"There's no need to be so courteous, patriarch Xiao. I am Changyang Shōten, and I've come to discuss something with you," Jianchen spoke very indifferently.
However, when they heard the name 'Changyang Shōten', all the important members of the Xiao clan trembled. They stared at Jianchen's young and handsome face in shock. Their eyes were filled with disbelief.
"May I ask if you are the fourth young master of Changyang Shōten from the Changyang Prefecture of Lore City?" The patriarch Xiao asked with a trembling voice. They had all heard of the name 'Changyang Shōten'. He was a well-known figure in the Kingdom of Gesun. Not only was he a prodigy, having reached Heaven Saint Master in his twenties, but he was also the Imperial Protector of the Kingdom of Gesun. His status was so great that even the king of the Kingdom of Gesun paled in comparison.
"That's me," Jianchen replied.
The expressions of the Xiao Clan's upper echelons, who held real power, changed drastically. Immediately after, they bowed deeply once again and shouted, "Greetings, Lord Imperial Advisor!" This time, everyone's voices were trembling and excited, mixed with some nervousness. The sudden visit of the Imperial Protector of the Kingdom of Gesun to the Xiao clan was indeed a joyous occasion. However, what made them uneasy was that the Imperial Protector of the Kingdom of Gesun had come to the Xiao clan for no reason. Was this a blessing or a curse for the Xiao clan?
"Esteemed Imperial Protector, please enter the main hall of our Xiao clan. Let our Xiao clan play host to you," the patriarch Xiao said respectfully, but he felt rather uneasy inside.
"There's no need for that. Patriarch Xiao, I've come to discuss something. Once it's settled, I will leave," Jianchen said.
"May I ask what orders you have, Imperial Protector? Our Xiao clan will definitely cooperate with you. To be able to serve the Imperial Protector is our Xiao clan's honor. Our entire Xiao clan will do anything for you," the patriarch Xiao said humbly. He did not hide the intention of fawning in his voice.
If it was in the past, the strongest clan in the Kingdom of Gesun would be the Huayun Sect. However, after the invasion of the Kingdom of Gesun by the four countries, the situation had completely changed. Now, Changyang Prefecture was the strongest clan in the Kingdom of Gesun. Even the imperial family and the Huayun Sect were no match for the Changyang Prefecture.
Let alone the five hundred thousand Qin Empire elites stationed outside of Lore City, just the Heaven Saint Masters hidden in Changyang Prefecture were enough to match the strength of the Kingdom of Gesun at its peak. This was because the matter of several Heaven Saint Masters from Changyang Prefecture defeating ten experts from the Heavenly Eagle Kingdom was no longer a secret in the Kingdom of Gesun.
Without any exaggeration, the current Changyang Prefecture was already a powerful clan that surpassed the imperial family. Even the Huayun Sect with three Heaven Saint Masters could not compare.
In Changyang Prefecture, the Fourth Young Master, Changyang Shōten, was an important figure. As a result, when the patriarch of the Xiao Clan heard that the young man in front of him was the Imperial Protector of the Kingdom of Gesun, the Fourth Young Master of Changyang Prefecture, he became somewhat fearful. However, he also knew that this was an opportunity for the Xiao Clan. If they could use this opportunity to climb up the tree that was the Changyang Prefecture, then the Xiao Clan's future would be assured. In the Kingdom of Gesun, there was nothing to be afraid of. As a result, he hurriedly expressed his goodwill and expressed that the Xiao Clan was very eager to serve the Changyang Prefecture.
Although Jianchen could tell that the patriarch of the Xiao Clan was expressing goodwill, he was not moved at all. He calmly said, "Patriarch Xiao, recently, there were people from your Xiao Clan who went to my brother's hometown to make things difficult for a woman. I hope that you can properly discipline your subordinates. I hope that there won't be a next time. Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless." Towards the end, Jianchen's tone became extremely cold.
Hearing this, the expressions of the patriarch of the Xiao Clan and the other members of the upper echelon of the Xiao Clan all changed. In an instant, their faces became pale as cold sweat dripped down their foreheads.
The patriarch of the Xiao Clan was extremely frightened. He knelt down and said in a frightened voice, "Imperial Protector, please calm down. Please calm down. It was my Xiao Clan's fault for not disciplining them properly, which almost led to such a huge mistake. I, Xiao Yun, will definitely punish those people severely. I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation. There definitely won't be a next time."
"I hope you can do as you say. I won't pursue the matter in the past, but there definitely won't be a next time." Jianchen coldly said.
"There definitely won't be a next time, there definitely won't be a next time!" Xiao Yun hurriedly replied. Her heart was filled with panic. She knew that if the Fourth Young Master of Changyang Prefecture wanted to make a move against the Xiao Clan, then even if they climbed up the big tree that was the Profound Wind Sect, it would be useless. Even the Huayun Sect, which was stronger than the Profound Wind Sect, did not dare to offend the Changyang Prefecture, let alone the Profound Wind Sect, which was weaker than the Huayun Sect.
"Go back and personally apologize to the people in the village." Jianchen indifferently said.
"Yes, yes, we will definitely do it. We will definitely do it." The patriarch of the Xiao Clan hurriedly said, not daring to disobey.
Seeing that the patriarch of the Xiao Clan was so cooperative, Jianchen nodded in satisfaction. Then, he looked at Tie Ta and asked, "Tie Ta, are you satisfied with this solution?"
"Hehehe, satisfied, satisfied. Changyang Shōten, you really do have a lot of face. I didn't think that this matter would be settled so easily." Tie Ta happily laughed. The matter of the Xiao Clan being settled so perfectly without any effort made him feel very happy.
"Since the matter is settled, then we should return!" Soon after, Jianchen used his will to control the Wind Elemental Energy to wrap around Ming Dong and Tie Ta's bodies as they slowly rose into the air. In a few breaths of time, they disappeared into the horizon.
The people of the Xiao Clan watched as Jianchen's group of three left. Only when Jianchen's group vanished from their sight did they all let out a long sigh of relief. Soon after, they stood up straight in fear as beads of sweat covered their foreheads.
The patriarch of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Yun, let out a long sigh of relief before his face suddenly sank. He glared at the dozen or so members of the upper echelon of the Xiao Clan behind him and yelled out, "Investigate. Investigate immediately. Find out who offended the brother of the fourth young master of Changyang Prefecture in the shortest amount of time possible. Once you find out, there will be no mercy."
"Yes! Patriarch! " Everyone replied in unison. Their faces all became extremely stern. They knew that they had almost brought great trouble to the Xiao Clan this time, and it would have been great trouble.
Jianchen's group of three returned to the mountains very quickly after flying for a short while. Afterward, they landed in the lush mountains and walked towards the village.
As soon as they entered the village, Tie Ta excitedly told the villagers that the matter of the Xiao Clan had been settled. All the villagers were extremely excited. They all cast grateful gazes at Jianchen and Ming Dong, thanking the two of them profusely for a long time.
After comforting the villagers, Jianchen was pulled into the house by Tie Ta, who happily chatted with him. Tie Ta's mother personally cooked a few dishes to entertain Jianchen and Ming Dong.
"Oi, Changyang Xiangtian, I remember that you were around the same strength as me when we were in Kargath Academy. How have you become so powerful in just a few years? Do you have some sort of secret that can make you stronger quickly? Teach me quickly." Tie Ta eagerly stared at Jianchen. On the Tian Yuan Continent, there was not a single person who did not wish to become stronger. Even the honest Tie Ta was no exception.
Jianchen's interest was piqued. He chuckled, "Of course I do. I just don't know if you're willing to take this path."
"What secret? Hurry up and tell me. I, Tie Ta, will definitely become as powerful as you. Even the patriarch of the Xiao clan has to kneel before you. If I become as powerful as you, then I can let the people in the village live a carefree life for the rest of their lives. Moreover, they will have an endless supply of meat every day." Tie Ta's face was filled with excitement.
"The secret is very simple. Let me tell you," Ming Dong immediately said. Ming Dong beat him to it. "Tie Ta, if you want to increase your strength quickly, the best way is to go to the outside world to train. With your talent, you'll be burying your potential if you stay in this godforsaken village. The outside world is not only wonderful, but you can also learn a lot of things. It's much better than staying in this poor village."
Tie Ta scratched his head and said in thought, "Really? But what you said does make sense. Back when I was in Kargath Academy, I couldn't defeat Changyang Shōten, but Changyang Shōten wasn't much more powerful than me. However, ever since he left Kargath Academy to wander the Tian Yuan Continent, I never thought that he would become so powerful in just a few years. Is it really possible to increase your strength quickly on the Tian Yuan Continent? "
"Tie Ta, Ming Dong is right. Only by wandering in the outside world can you increase your strength quickly. At the same time, you'll be able to learn many things and experiences that you'll never be able to touch here. I just happen to have a mercenary group under me, and I plan on developing it in the next few days. Right now, I'm in need of manpower. If you're willing, why don't you join our mercenary group? In the future, we'll roam the Tian Yuan Continent together and do our best to develop this mercenary group and make it the greatest mercenary group on the Tian Yuan Continent, "Jianchen encouraged.
Tie Ta's eyes lit up. He said rather happily, "Does that mean we can be together every day?"
"Of course!" Jianchen smiled.
"Alright, then I, Tie Ta, will follow you from now on. Wherever you go, I will go." Tie Ta agreed excitedly.
Jianchen smiled happily after successfully pulling Tie Ta into the Flame Mercenary Group. He said, "Tie Ta, go bid farewell to the people in the village. We'll leave tomorrow. Come to my home first. I still have a few friends I want to introduce to you."
The next morning, Jianchen, Tie Ta, and Tie Ta gathered outside the village. They were about to leave.
All the villagers had gathered outside the village. They all looked at Tie Ta reluctantly as they waved goodbye.
"Brother Da Zhuangzhuang, you have to come back soon!" Qiu Yue stared at Tie Ta with tears in her eyes. She was reluctant to part with him.
Tie Ta's expression became complicated as he looked at Qiu Yue. He waved his hand and said, "Sister Qiu Yue, I'll be back soon. Once I'm back, I'll have the ability to protect the entire village. I'll also earn a lot of money. I want the entire village to live a happy life. Sister Qiu Yue, if you don't mind me, Tie Ta, being a boor, once I earn enough money, I'll … I'll … I'll come back and marry you." Tie Ta had to muster up his courage to say the last sentence. After he finished speaking, his face had turned completely red, and there was a hint of red in his dark skin.
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