Chapter 539: Competing for Supremacy Across the World!
"Easy for what?"
Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow and asked.
"This item contains a large amount of spirit essence. After using it, when you eat other dishes, they will only seem bland and tasteless," Wei Wuque continued to respond.
"I understand."
Chen Yuan took the black porcelain bottle and smiled lightly.
He was not someone who was overly greedy for the pleasures of the palate. In his heart, only becoming stronger was the true driving force, merely changing the taste occasionally.
After all, people are not machines; they have their moments of joy and sorrow, and appropriate relaxation is quite necessary.
After giving the porcelain bottle to Chen Yuan, Wei Wuque led him all the way into the Prince Mansion, as if Wei Jinfeng had already anticipated his arrival and was waiting in the backyard of the mansion.
"Sit."
Seeing Chen Yuan walk up, Wei Jinfeng pointed to a jade stool in front of him.
Without hesitation, Chen Yuan sat down. Wei Wuque poured him a cup of spiritual tea and then took a seat between the two.
"Since the imperial decree has arrived, when do you leave?"
"Today."
Chen Yuan answered succinctly.
"So urgent?"
Wei Jinfeng seemed somewhat surprised, his brows moving slightly.
"There's nothing else to attend to here, might as well return quickly."
Everything he needed to arrange had been set up earlier. Feng Jiuying had already taken charge of all the affairs of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, making his stay unnecessary.
There was no need to delay time.
"Very well."
Wei Jinfeng pondered for a moment before speaking.
Then the two fell silent for a while. Seeing this, Wei Wuque quickly said:
"When Brother Chen returns this time, it might not be just a title of marquis bestowed upon you. His Majesty might even entrust you with important duties. At that time, even sitting in the Capital and becoming a Divine Envoy might not be out of the question."
The four Divine Envoys of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau represent its pinnacle. But this doesn't mean there aren't other strong Yang Transformation practitioners besides them.
These people are contenders for future Divine Envoys. Some are in the Capital, while others govern towns outside. Naturally, such individuals are rare.
Only two or three at most.
Now, Chen Yuan is considered among this category.
With support from above and his numerous past merits, he is destined to become the primary candidate with an unlimited future.
"Sitting in the Capital is not my desire; overseeing a place outside is the real path." The other party already knew his ambition to acquire warhorses, so there was no need to hide much.
Indeed, upon hearing Chen Yuan's words, neither Wei Wuque nor Wei Jinfeng showed any surprise.
Clearly, they had anticipated this.
If he truly wished to sit in the Capital and become a significant minister in court, why would he bother acquiring exotic warhorses to train an iron cavalry army?
"Have you set a target?"
"Either the Qing or Shu States will do."
"Hmm, those two states are indeed good choices. Remember to avoid being appointed to the Southern Border," Wei Jinfeng squinted his eyes, advising Chen Yuan.
"I hope the Prince can enlighten me?"
"Nangong Lie is not an easy person to deal with. He's... not that simple."
Wei Jinfeng said solemnly.
Nangong Lie was not unfamiliar to Chen Yuan, as he was comparable to King Beiliang in fame, being the Prince Zhen Nan who had overseen the Southern Border for over two hundred years.
Ranked tenth on the Supreme List!
And unlike Wei Jinfeng, Nangong Lie's strength hadn't diminished over the years, mainly because the Southern Border had remained relatively stable for the past centuries.
Moreover, Nangong Lie's presence wasn't strong.
In reality, considering such, the imperial court's strength wasn't weak. Just among the top ten on the Supreme List, there were three extraordinary True Monarchs, with a combined several million troops.
But they weren't united, having their own disputes, leading to unrest in the court and chaos in Jianghu, with many places where the imperial court couldn't suppress Jianghu.
The Nanling Prefecture, where he once belonged, was considered better off. In some areas, martial artists of Jianghu didn't regard the court at all.
"Does Prince Zhen Nan have some issues?"
Although Chen Yuan didn't plan to go to the Southern Border, it didn't stop him from understanding these people. By now, he was considered part of the court's high ranks, inevitably dealing with them in the future.
Especially since he planned to develop in the Southern region, and Prince Zhen Nan was right at the southernmost part of the imperial territory.
"This prince isn't sure about the specifics. You just need to be cautious," Wei Jinfeng, whether truly not knowing or unwilling to say more, simply advised Chen Yuan about Nangong Lie's complexity and nothing more.
"I will remember."
Chen Yuan nodded thoughtfully.
"You've done a great service for Liangzhou. If you encounter difficulties in the future, feel free to send someone to find me. This prince can assist you once." Wei Jinfeng offered Chen Yuan a promise.
It was also a repayment for risking his life to activate the True Martial Immortal Sword in the past.
"Thank you, Prince."
A faint smile appeared on Chen Yuan's face.
The promise of someone ranked fourth on the Supreme List was indeed significant. In the future, if it was inconvenient to summon Senior Moluo or if he was in deep sleep, Chen Yuan could send someone to contact Wei Jinfeng.
In the backyard of the Beiliang Royal Mansion, Chen Yuan, Wei Wuque, and Wei Jinfeng discussed many things. Initially, it was mostly Wei Wuque speaking, but later it shifted to Wei Jinfeng.
He shared many insights about the art of war and the path of a general and a commander.
Which was immensely beneficial to Chen Yuan.
Additionally, Wei Jinfeng rarely talked about the current world situation, warning Chen Yuan to be cautious if he intended to undertake major endeavors in the future.