Da Xuan Martial Saint

"You may decide on your own,"

Yan Jingqing said in an amiable tone, "The position of Bureau Head of the Inspectorate is still vacant. Would you like to take up the post?"

This offer momentarily startled Chen Mu and he soon shook his head in silence. Although he had already mastered the second step of the Xun Wind Artistic Conception earlier on, making significant progress in mimicking and disguising his presence, it seemed he still couldn't escape the discerning eyes of someone like Yan Jingqing, a top Six Viscera Realm existence.

No wonder Yan Jingqing had kept him in the Inner City; this must have been one of his reasons.

In Da Xuan, official positions had always corresponded with the grades of Martial Arts. Apart from the honorary First Grade, the positions from Second to Ninth Grade matched the eight levels of Martial Arts perfectly, with a Bureau Head of Fifth Grade aligning precisely with the Five Viscera Realm.

Yan Jingqing's specific mention of Chen Mu taking over as Bureau Head subtly revealed his cultivation Realm.

"I have just recently taken the position of Capital Supervisor, and am not yet familiar with all the duties. It's too premature for me to take on the role of Bureau Head,"

Chen Mu pondered before responding.

Since Yan Jingqing's tone was not one of command but rather suggestive, seeking his opinion, Chen Mu straightforwardly expressed his unwillingness to be promoted to Bureau Head at this time. Mainly because he was about to transfer to the Seven Profound Sect for cultivation soon, a promotion to Bureau Head now would be pointless.

"That's fine,"

Yan Jingqing nodded slightly.

In fact, he never intended to hinder Chen Mu's Martial Arts cultivation. The Five Viscera Realm was a watershed in Martial Arts; he himself had only ventured to the Seven Profound Sect for rigorous training after reaching the Five Viscera Realm, before making a comeback. Prior to the Five Viscera Realm, joining the Seven Profound Sect was not particularly meaningful.

Even if one could comprehend the Artistic Conception, mastering various secret techniques of Artistic Conception posed numerous difficulties, often elusive. Only upon entering the Five Viscera Realm or mastering the second step of an Artistic Conception could one truly begin.

...

After leaving Yan Jingqing's place,

Chen Mu finally let out a sigh of relief.

Dealing with the numerous trifles in the aftermath of the annihilation of the He Family had been exceedingly busy for him. Now everything could be handed over, and he didn't have to waste his efforts on governmental affairs any longer.

Actually, he had long intended to make a trip out of Yu City concerning his aunt, Liu Rong, the sister of his mother Liu Ping. Someone had been found in An Yu County.

He had always kept this matter in mind and had not forgotten about it, but because he hadn't broken through to the Five Viscera Realm earlier and faced various threats, it wasn't the right time to leave the city.

Later, when he reached the critical point of assuming the position of Inspectorate Capital Supervisor, he was kept in Yu City by Yan Jingqing to take control of the situation, which made it impossible for him to leave his post. The issue had, therefore, been unavoidably delayed.

Until now.

At last, he could make a trip to An Yu County as all matters had settled.

Furthermore, Xu Hongyu was still carrying out the orders of the Demon-Slaying Office, pursuing the remnants of the Heavenly Corpse Sect on the outside. She was now in the vicinity of An Yu County. This trip would provide an opportunity for Chen Mu to rendezvous with her, and they could return to Yu City together later on.

As for the remnant issues with the He Family...

Yan Jingqing had told him that the elite forces of the He Family had mostly been eradicated, leaving only He Wuyou who remained at large, albeit injured by Meng Danyun. This was a minor concern. Xu Hongyu would be safer returning to Yu City sooner, under the protection of Yu Jiujiang.

Although Yu Jiujiang was somewhat weakened after the previous battle, he would still be a powerful Five Viscera Realm expert for another year or two.

Of course, it would be even better if He Wuyou, harboring deep hatred for him, attempted an ambush on his way. It would be a perfect opportunity for Chen Mu to permanently resolve this issue. Therefore, he needed to take some preparatory actions for this journey.

After considering his next steps,

Chen Mu returned to the Yu Family's residence.

With the end of the battle at the Purple Mist Mountains, many from the Yu Family had returned, including the family head, Yu Zuyi.

After discussing some matters with Yu Zuyi, Chen Mu, accompanied by Chen Yue, quietly set out towards An Yu County.

...

Seven or eight days later,

On the official road from Yu County to An Yu County,

A horse-drawn carriage sped along, its wheels rumbling past, stirring dust into the air.

Chen Mu, dressed in a simple long gown, sat at the front of the carriage handling the reins, while Chen Yue did not sit inside. Instead, she sat on the opposite side of the carriage frame, her small feet clad in embroidered shoes swung to the rhythm of the galloping carriage, her big eyes endlessly scouring the distant landscapes, her expression full of excitement.

For many years, other than accompanying Chen Mu to pay respects to her parents, this was truly her first time leaving the city. She was curious about everything outside the city and felt excited along the journey.

In fact,

The disciples of the Yu Family's Martial Arts Institute, after entering the Body Refinement Realm, would have opportunities to leave the city under the guidance of martial masters to hunt nearby ferocious beasts and demons. However, after the four sects settled in Yu County, these institutes, including the Yu Family's, had discontinued such practices.

Without any pressing matters, they refrained from leaving the city.

"Brother, do we now,"

qualify as wandering the world with swords in hand, traversing the Martial World?" Chen Yue suddenly leaned towards Chen Mu and asked with a giggling smile.

Chen Mu glanced at her and said, "Wandering the world with sword in hand is still a far reach; we are merely in remote mountains. But as for traversing the Martial World… when have we ever ventured into the Martial World?"

Perhaps the environment of the Inner City had kept the girl from realizing that the world had long been one entire Martial World.

"I see,"

Chen Yue replied, her face lit with joy as she gazed up at the sky, saying, "Brother has told me many stories. Actually, when I was very young, the thing I wanted the most was to become the characters in those stories with Brother."

Chen Mu looked at Chen Yue and then towards the official road stretching to the horizon, feeling somewhat carefree in his heart. Initially, all he wanted was to lead a good life with Chen Yue.