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Chapter 268: The Calm Martial Ruler arrives

Chu Tian had hosted a banquet for the Thunder State Soldiers. Thinking of how the Divine Wind Marquis could not convince the Calm Martial Ruler, Chu Tian was in a dangerous situation, so he could only take a step backwards. He chose to cooperate with the Golden Arrow Marquis, the Divine Wind Marquis, and the great scholar.

When Gu Qianqiu finished touring the research facility, this almost a hundred year old old man was filled with excitement!

The Yun Sect research facility had completely subverted Gu Qianqiu's views, making him feel like he had wasted his hundred years of living!

He was filled with envy towards Yun Tianhe. Yun Tianhe, this old fellow could lead one of Miracle Commerce's research teams and he could only watch from the sidelines!

He had to join!

He absolutely had to join!

The status of a normal researcher did not suit the great scholar, Gu Qianqiu had to lead one or two products. The harder, the better, like the Source Energy Matrix Computer!

Chu Tian also secretly demonstrated the Source Energy Weapons to the Golden Arrow Marquis and the great scholar.

It didn't need to be said, once these era changing weapons appeared, it caused a tremendous shock to these two people. It made them even more sure that they did nothing wrong going against the royal proclamation!

Chu Tian sincerely said to them, "This one wanted to form a partnership with the Calm Martial Ruler to build a factory, but the Calm Martial Ruler did not appreciate this and even wanted to hurt me. Since it's like this, there is no need for this cooperation. I'll just open a factory with you two and the Divine Wind Marquis, what do you think about that?"

Two marquises and a great scholar. Although it couldn't compare to the Calm Martial Ruler, with this cooperation, Chu Tian would have a protective umbrella to hide under.

The marquis had a large amount of independence in their territories.

Gu Qianqiu had a large amount of sway in the Imperial City as the Southern Summer great scholar.

This combination of local and central government connection was enough to keep Miracle Commerce safe.

How could the Golden Arrow Marquis and the great scholar reject this? This was a meat pie falling from the skies into their laps. Finally the three of them finally settled on an agreement and Chu Tian made the plans to create the first Source Energy Weapon factory in Central State City where the technology was located. The great scholar, the Golden Arrow Marquis, and the Divine Wind Marquis were responsible for helping and guarding it.

Gu Qianqiu also proposed, "To make it safer, we should also invite Qing State's Green Wood Marquis! Not only did Chairman Chu help him out, the Green Wood Marquis would not reject such a good offer!"

"That's right!" The Golden Arrow Marquis approved, "With Qing State, Thunder State, and Central State working together and the great scholar's protection, this factory is close to impregnable. Even if the Three Great Clans wanted to make a move, they would have to give up!"

Chu Tian agreed.

Although he wasn't very clear on the Green Wood Marquis' personality, Qing State was a very important place. It was where most of the nation's resources were produced, so it would be a very convenient cooperation for Miracle Commerce.

They soon reached an agreement.

Miracle Commerce would own fifty percent of the shares, whereas the remaining fifty percent would be split between the three marquises and the great scholar.

The ones most happy right now were the Golden Arrow Marquis and the great scholar.

The Golden Arrow Marquis saved Central State and picked up such a cheap deal, how could he not be happy?

There was nothing to say about Gu Qianqiu. He never thought that mister Yu would actually be Chu Tian. This person was one rarely seen in ten thousand years and although they had a misunderstanding at the beginning, it had been solved and luckily he had joined the Yun Sect.

"Since an agreement has been reached, this marquis will leave first!"

"I will await the good news from the factory from Thunder State! If you need any help from now on, send a message!"

The Golden Arrow Marquis had illegally entered Central State and did not dare remain in Central State too long. So, the army left the next day. Chu Tian and the other parties had reached an agreement, so without waiting for the Divine Wind Marquis to return from Imperial City, he directly began to build the factory and improve the weapons.

The Western Marquis commanding an army to attack the city made Chu Tian feel a stronger sense of danger.

If Thunder State had not sent reinforcements, even if Central State City could stop them, they would have suffered heavy casualties. Instead of relying on backers and other people, Chu Tian had to take this time to improve his weapons. Only his own strength was the most reliable.

...

After several days.

A team of Blood Eagles swept past the vast mountains to arrive in Central State.

This team was made up of people wearing blood red armour with each one giving off a strong, suffocating aura. These were the Blood Clothed Generals of the Dongfang Family. Each person was very experienced, being a senior elder of the Dongfang Family and possessing the power of a True Soul Realm cultivation.

An entire team made of True Soul Realm experts, this was something only seen in the Three Great Clans!

On the back of a large griffin, there were two men standing there. One was a blue robed, scholarly man and the other one was someone covered in a cape, releasing a mysterious and strong aura!

The Calm Martial Ruler, Dongfang Gan!

The Calm Martial Ruler of the Three Rulers had personally come to Central State!

If this were known, it would have created a stir in the Southern Summer Country. If the Spirit Beasts knew that the Calm Martial Ruler was not in the Imperial City, they would have immediately marched south to attack.

Not only was the Calm Martial Ruler one of the peak experts in the kingdom, he was the publicly recognized military god of the Southern Summer Country. The citizens of the Southern Summer Country believed that with the Calm Martial Ruler present, Imperial City would never fall. This kind of important person did not even personally go deal with Thunder State's disaster, but he was coming to Central State City for Chu Tian.

"What is going on here?" The Divine Wind Marquis discovered traces of a battle in Central State City, "Has the Western Marquis already launched his attack?!"

The Divine Wind Marquis tightly knit his brows.

The Calm Martial Ruler's eyes gave a faint glow, "It seems like the Western Marquis failed. Let's go down."

"Yes!"

When the Calm Martial Ruler and his Blood Clothed Generals came down with their griffin and blood eagles, it attracted the attention of the Central State citizens. Anyone who could ride a griffin had to have come from Imperial City. There was not a single person that had a favorable look on Imperial City.

Chu Tian's merits in Thunder State were unrewarded and he was heavily punished for the disturbance in Central State. There were even attempts to swallow Miracle Commerce and the Western Marquis, Shangguan Hong, had led an army to attack them, almost causing a war in Central State. With the Southern Summer King this muddle headed, the people were very displeased.

Central State City had already changed from the benefits.

Whether it was the large or small families, they were all led by Chu Tian. They profited and suffered together. The citizens also benefited from Miracle Commerce, so the people had great support of Miracle Commerce. They couldn't let the kingdom destroy Miracle Commerce and create another Four Great Families situation.

"Divine Wind Marquis?"

"It's the Divine Wind Marquis!"

When the citizens saw the Divine Wind Marquis come off the griffin, their sadness turned to joy. The Divine Wind Marquis was a supporter of Chu Tian. If the Divine Wind Marquis was in Central State City, that Western Marquis would not have dared to be this arrogant!

The Divine WInd Marquis quickly asked, "What happened in Central State over these past two days?"

"The Western Marquis brought the Southern State army to attack Central State, but they were defeated by Chu Tian and the army was captured!"

"What?!"

The expressions of the Divine Wind Marquis and the Calm Martial Ruler both fell, Although they guessed something would happen in Central State, they never thought it would be this serious. Having the Western Marquis capture Chu Tian, he brought an army to attack the city. Was this fellow's brain filled with shit?

It didn't matter if the Western Marquis brought troops to attack the city!

But the Southern State army was an illustrious army in the Southern Summer Country!

The Western Marquis had personally led the Southern State army to attack Central State City, but not only did he fail, his army had been captured and even the respected marquis was turned into a prisoner. This was truly an unprecedented situation for the Southern Summer Country!

The Divine Wind Marquis felt even more awkward.

He never thought that matters would become even bigger.

"Interesting!" The Calm Martial Ruler did not seem mad since Chu Tian had already caused enough trouble, "Bring me to see him!"

The Calm Martial Ruler walked down the streets of Central State City with the Divine Wind Marquis. Like the great scholar, Gu Qianqiu's first time in the city, the Calm Martial Ruler's attention was attracted by the various strange inventions along the street. When he knew what they did and that they were all made by Chu Tian, his appraisal of Chu Tian went up a level.

Chu Tian developing the Source Energy Weapon was not an accident.

This person was truly a great master. With enough support and protection, he could create a large change in the Southern Summer Country in time. When the Calm Martial Ruler thought this, his calm as a well heart couldn't help feeling excited.

"This is Miracle Commerce's headquarters."

The Divine Wind Marquis led the Calm Martial Ruler in front of Miracle Commerce's headquarters before directly entering. Miracle Commerce's staff knew the Divine Wind Marquis, so they did not stop him.

"Where's Chu Tian?"

"Reporting to the marquis, the chairman is in the laboratory testing a new weapon."

The eyes of the Calm Martial Ruler and the Divine Wind Marquis lit up. The Divine Wind Marquis quickly asked, "Can we go in and see?"

"This….." The Miracle Commerce staff looked at the Calm Martial Ruler beside the Divine Wind Marquis, "Since it's the Divine Wind Marquis, there should be no problem. However, let me first report to the laboratory. Please wait a minute."

The Miracle Commerce staff quickly came back.

"I ask the marquis to enter!" The Miracle Commerce staff respectfully said, "The chairman is in the firing range, the third room on the second level!"

The Calm Martial Ruler looked at the Divine Wind Marquis, "You are one the ruler of Central State, but you actually need to make an appointment to see the leader of a company."

"That depends on who it is!" The Divine Wind Marquis gave a bitter laugh, "Please."

The two of them entered the laboratory. Before reaching the firing range, they heard a series of noises.

Peng!

With sharp whistling, the sounds of iron being hit continuously rang out. Metal targets were being destroyed by shots of energy one after the other on the firing range.

Chu Tian, Yun Tianhe, Gu Qianqiu, Meng Qingwu, and Meng Yingying, these five people were inside. Meng Yingying was shooting the weapon while the others were watching.

"After the gun's thermal stability has been increased, it can fire ten times without the body melting."

"The farthest firing distance is two hundred meters. If it goes past two hundred meters, the energy bullets will quickly lose power. If it reaches a target at four hundred meters, it will lose around 50% of its strength!"

"After the Source Energy Battery has been optimized a few times, because the crystal oil refining technique still isn't good enough and the quality of the oil isn't high enough, it doesn't store enough energy. A single one hundred milliliter magazine can be fired only eight times!"

"..."

Meng Qingwu was writing down the data.

Chapter 269: A large misunderstanding

The Source Energy Weapon had only been improved on for less than half a month and it was already in a useable condition. They really were effective!

In these past few days, the great scholar had been trying to leave a good impression on Chu Tian, so naturally he was doing menial tasks for Chu Tian. He never stopped serving tea and he completed all of Chu Tian's little tasks perfectly. It could be considered wholeheartedly working for something.

However, because he had been doing menial tasks for Chu Tian over the past few days, he had personally seen the Source Energy Pistol being optimized, filling him with great excitement and shock!

The great scholar finally realized.

He had spent a hundred years living a dog's life!

He had spent over twenty years studying out of the country. In order to take a large kingdom's scholar as a teacher, he had spent three days and nights kneeling outside the door. In order to obtain a book, he had been bullied by schoolmates in various manners. However, Gu Qianqiu felt it was all worth it. From the experience learned in those twenty years, it had laid a foundation for his future success. The humiliation and burdens he had suffered had become the cornerstone of Gu Qianqiu's success.

For a long time, Gu Qianqiu could proudly say that he was the most knowledgeable person in the Southern Summer Country. He could even compare to scholars from the large kingdoms, with most scholars in the Southern Summer Country receiving his grace.

But now?

When thinking of those haughty people, Gu Qianqiu wished he could slap their faces!

Chu Tian was wild, but he still treated him like a human. When Gu Qianqiu asked those scholars to teach him, not only did they have a high opinion of themselves, they taught him nothing at all. Rather, they treated him as a servant, a slave, even having him test their pills!

Everyone said Chu Tian was crazy, but Gu Qianqiu could see that Chu Tian was only crazy on the surface. It was very easy to earn his respect, you just needed to respect him. Whether it was the great scholar or a normal staff member of Miracle Commerce, Chu Tian treated everyone impartially. This was much better than those scholars who were smart, but treated everyone else as grass beneath them.

This was a true master that could change the world!

Gu Qianqiu never thought that when he was a hundred, he would regain his excitement and passion for knowledge. He had already decided to spend his remaining time in the Yun Sect, doing his all to support Chu Tian!

Chu Tian was very satisfied with Gu Qianqiu's performance and they were now partners. Although he had only been here a few days, Chu Tian had already promoted him. He had become the highest level researcher in the Yun sect, having around the same position as Yun Tianhe.

Gu Qianqiu was naturally filled with joy. There was nothing more attractive to scholars than using the knowledge they possessed to change the world.

Although Gu Qianqiu's knowledge was limited, being able to use his modest abilities to construct the building blocks to the Miracle Era, this was also enough for his name to be left in history to be praised by countless future scholars. This was also a very high honor!

The tests ended.

"It's still missing something." Chu Tian was not too pleased. He gave a few suggestions, but he didn't want to wait any longer, "The cost isn't too high, so make a batch first."

The parts production of the pistols was very easy and the Source Energy Batteries were cheap to make. The only troublesome part was that the Source Energy Pistols need to be engraved with three hundred runes. This era still had not created the automatic rune engraving machine, so they needed to recruit large numbers of array masters, but that only meant distributing a bit more labour cost.

Chu Tian asked, "How many pistols can we make everyday?"

"The factory hasn't been completed yet, so the production will not be high. The Source Energy Pistol parts are not complicated, so they can be made quickly. Although the Source Energy Magazines are very hard to make, there is not a high demand, so there should be no problem." Meng Qingwu said this and gave a helpless sigh, "Only the array carving process is a bit more complicated. This is related to the secret of the Source Energy Weapon, so we have to be careful in selecting people. The workload is also very big, so if we start having the people in the research facility begin working, we can produce around fifty pistols a day and that is the most optimistic estimate."

Only fifty pistols a day?

Lord knows how long it would take to arm an entire army!

"Too slow!" Chu Tian frowned and said, "There's no need to care that much. Even if we risk divulging the secret of the weapons, we need to increase our production speed. We have to be able to make a thousand per day! I don't want another situation where Central State City is sieged!"

Divulging the technique? What is there to worry about! The Source Energy Pistols were the lowest grade of Source Energy Weapons, so Chu Tian did not care at all. Not to mention the fact that the array technique was not finished yet and there was no supporting Source Energy Battery, so others couldn't make Source Energy Pistols.

Although the Source Energy Pistols were not complete, the effects were already very shocking. If there was a thousand people armed with them, even if they met the strongest Storm Cavalry, they would be able to cause severe damage in several waves of attacks!

This was the power of science!

This was the power of the Source Energy Weapons!

If the first Source Energy Weapon army were in Chu Tian's hands, who would dare bully Miracle Commerce? Even if it were the Three Rulers or the king, they would have to treat Chu Tian kindly!

Meng Qingwu saw that Chu Tian was determined, so she could only nod and say, "I will try to make it as fast as possible!"

"Nonsense! For this kind of important thing, how can you consider output without worrying about keeping it secret! If it creates a large mess after being revealed, will you be responsible for it? Chu Tian, you really disappoint me!"

A sharp as thunder voice sounded in their ears.

An unknown man wearing a cape came in, with two sword like eyebrows that almost reached the sky.

"Not being able to stay calm, how can you do great things!"

When Gu Qianqiu and Yun Tianhe saw this person, their expressions changed…..This person had personally come to Central State.

"Who the hell are you!" Chu Tian was being criticized by someone in his own domain, in front of his people, where did his face go? He did not even think before shouting, "For things that father does, what qualification do you have to judge?"

"Chu Tian!" The Divine Wind Marquis was shocked on the side and quickly came forward to say, "You can't be rude to the Calm Martial Ruler!"

This brat really was not afraid of death. Did he not know that the person in front of him could kill him as easily as taking something out of his pocket?

Chu Tian was a little stunned.

What Calm Martial Ruler!

The Calm Martial Ruler gave a snort.

A pure killing intent instantly filled the air that pressed down on them like a mountain, making a person's soul and spirit tremble!

Ten thousand horses neighed and a thousand cavalry roared as an army charged forward. Under this irresistible pressure, the Divine Wind Marquis and Gu Qianqiu couldn't help taking a step back. The faces of the others turned white and their throats were blocked, making it hard for them to breathe.

That man did not even make a move and just the pressure alone was enough to crush everyone. If one had a weak will, their spirits would have collapsed on the spot.

"So strong!"

Meng Qingwu felt sweat coming from her back. She had never seen anyone this strong, someone several times more powerful than the Divine Wind Marquis. Was this the terrifying strength of a ruler? This was bad. The first thing the Calm Martial Ruler did was display his power and he also wanted to use the great scholar to deal with Chu Tian. This was going to be bad!

The Divine Wind Marquis gave a bitter smile.

Chu Tian, ah, Chu Tian, you shouldn't have invited the Calm Martial Ruler to personally come, it was harder than having god come himself. In front of this overwhelming might, did he really have the qualification to negotiate equally?

The Calm Martial Ruler did not want to hurt Chu Tian, he just wanted to show Chu Tian how strong he was, making negotiations proceed more smoothly. However, what surprised the Calm Martial Ruler was that, even though the Divine Wind Marquis and Gu Qianqiu found it hard to resist his pressure, Chu Tian was very relaxed like he wasn't affected at all. This youth was younger than he imagined and also more outstanding than he imagined.

That's fine!

He had already shown his strength.

If Chu Tian was a smart person, he should know what to do.

The Calm Martial Ruler slowly withdrew his sharp aura and everyone felt more relaxed. He moved forward a step and spoke in an aloof voice, "You are Chu Tian, right!"

From what the Calm Martial Ruler saw, with his own prestige and the strength he had displayed, even if Chu Tian were wild, he would not dare make trouble in this atmosphere. After all, to him, the Calm Martial Ruler was an enemy he could not fight. Moreover, if Chu Tian wanted to establish a foothold in the Southern Summer Country, he needed the protection of the Calm Martial Ruler.

Like this, the following matter should be easier to talk about.

"Calm Martial Ruler! This old man has admired you for years in vain, I never thought you would be such an underhanded individual!" Who would have thought that before Chu Tian spoke, an angry old man with red eyes would charge forward, looking like he would be willing to perish with the Calm Martial Ruler, "If you want to touch a single hair on his head, first step over this old man's corpse!"

Yun Tianhe shouted like he was in a critical situation, "People, come! Protect the chairman!"

Chen Bingyu and the others charged in. The little fox's hairs stood up, revealing a look of hostility!

The Divine Wind Marquis was stunned!

The Calm Martial Ruler was also stunned!

What was happening? Chu Tian had personally written a letter to invite the Calm Martial Ruler over, wasn't it to cooperate with the Calm Martial Ruler! What kind of situation was this! Great scholar? Wasn't this the great scholar? Why was he so angry and scolding the Calm Martial Ruler!

The Calm Martial Ruler was a bit angry, "Great scholar, this ruler has never done anything to you, so why are you slandering this ruler!"

"Good, good, good! So the Calm Martial Ruler is someone who doesn't dare take responsibility for their actions!"

"What did you say?!"

The Calm Martial Ruler was already a bit angry. Had the great scholar eaten the wrong medicine? If it were anyone else, the Calm Martial Ruler would have killed him with a single slap!

"Look for yourself!" The great scholar gave the secret letter to him, "Do you dare say you didn't personally write this letter?"

"This was written by this ruler, but..."

"Then what else do you have to say! You misled this old man, using this old man to kill Chu Tian, having this old man bear the cross. Your heart is so evil, this old man disdains from associating with you in the future!"

The Calm Martial Ruler's nose went crooked from anger.

The great scholar had confused right and wrong!

This letter clearly wanted the great scholar to protect Chu Tian, so how did it turn into having the great scholar kill Chu Tian?

The Calm Martial Ruler pulled out the letter to confront the great scholar, but when he pulled out the letter, the Calm Martial Ruler was stunned. The content of the letter was completely different. Although the writing style was completely the same, the contents were like night and day!

The Divine Wind Marquis was also stunned.

What kind of medicine did the Calm Martial Ruler take?

The Calm Martial Ruler realized something and immediately explained, "No, this is not this ruler's letter. It has been tampered by someone!"

Gu Qianqiu angrily said, "Things are like this and you still want to quibble?! Who dares to tamper with the Calm Martial Ruler's letter in the Southern Summer Country?"

"This ruler came to Central State to cooperate, so why would I kill Chu Tian?" The Calm Martial Ruler realized the situation was bad and immediately explained, "Everyone knows this ruler's disposition, I am not someone who would not take responsibility for my deeds!"

Chu Tian gave a laugh and said, "Sorry, Calm Martial Ruler. Whether this is true or not, you are too late."

"What does you mean?"

"This letter's contents terrified this subordinate, so in order to seek shelter, I am now working with Qing State, Thunder State, and the great scholar. We have made a plan to create Source Energy Weapons together. The Calm Martial Ruler's trip has been made in vain!"

"What?"

"Since the Calm Martial Ruler is bad at understanding, this old man will help you translate!" Gu Qianqiu said with schadenfreude, "Chairman's meaning is, this Source Energy Weapon factory has no relations to the respected ruler, so you should quickly return to Imperial City!"

This Gu Qianqiu was very fierce, probably because of his anger. Because of the Calm Martial Ruler's letter, he had almost made an unforgivable mistake. Whether this letter personally came from the Calm Martial Ruler or not, he had to face the responsibilities for it!

The Calm Martial Ruler felt like he had been struck by lightning!

How could this be allowed!

The Calm Martial Ruler's heart had been full of confidence and hope when he had left Imperial City. Personally coming to Central State to discuss with Chu Tian, with his prestige and might, he wanted to gain advantages in the negotiations, perhaps even obtaining Chu Tian. Who would have thought this situation would occur!

It had ended before it even started!

The immediate display of strength the Calm Martial Ruler gave in the beginning had actually filled the people of Miracle Commerce with vigilance and hostility.

It's over, he had defeated himself. What should he do now? Damn! Whoever dared to tamper with the letter, if it causes this cooperation to fail, then this ruler will destroy their entire family!

Chapter 270: Submachine gun

Calm Martial Ruler!

The Calm Martial Ruler of the Three Rulers!

The Rulers of the Southern Summer Country had no land and this was a title that wasn't granted land. The Ruler title was purely a title and the Calm Martial Ruler calmed all fights in the world.

Meng Qingwu and Meng Yingying never thought that a person that could move the world like the Calm Martial Ruler would actually appear in Miracle Commerce research institute and that he would be arguing with the great scholar!

The two of them were both people with extreme positions in the Southern Summer Country. Forgetting about the great scholar since as a scholar, he was used to being scolded, but what about a person like the Calm Martial Ruler? The head of the Three Rulers and the military god of the kingdom. For this kind of person to appear here, it was too cheap to his title.

The Calm Martial Ruler was very anxious. This was not the time to want face, "These people added together cannot compare to this ruler. You capturing the Western Marquis this time is an insult to the Shangguan Family and capturing the Southern State army is enough to create a large stir in the kingdom. Only this ruler can help you solve this problem in the Southern Summer Country, so think carefully about this!"

"Calm Martial Ruler!" The great scholar angrily said, "Are you looking down on this old man?"

"The great scholar's words are too severe, this ruler did not mean that." The Calm Martial Ruler said this, but he had a look of disdain on his face. He gently said, "The great scholar has grown up studying and this matter cannot be solved with just glib lips! To be blunt, you are just a scholar with empty prestige and no real power!"

Gu Qianqiu's beard almost pointed at the sky.

"The two of you, calm down." Chu Tian stood up to make peace, "Although it was a misunderstanding with the Calm Martial Ruler, the matter has already passed. People can't break their word and the deal has already been made, so there is no need to break this promise! I ask the Calm Martial Ruler for forgiveness!"

Chu Tian believed the Calm Martial Ruler did not lose interest in him.

Otherwise, why would the Calm Martial Ruler personally come to Central State with the Divine Wind Marquis?

However, seeing the Calm Martial Ruler's pale expression, Chu Tian couldn't help secretly feeling satisfied.

Everyone knew that the Calm Martial Ruler was strong, but even if you, Dongfang Gan are arrogant, can you really not admit defeat?

The great scholar could not beat the Calm Martial Ruler. The great scholar did not have any actual power, but he had a strange status in the Southern Summer Country. Even if the Calm Martial Ruler was angry, he didn't dare move against him.

Gu Qianqiu could spark the condemnation of the kingdom's scholars, this might was not a joke.

"But you found this ruler first and this ruler did come!" The Calm Martial Ruler gave a snort, "As for the letter, this ruler wrote it to protect you, but I don't know who's bold enough to tamper with it. I will investigate this after returning and tear them to ten thousand pieces! As for working together, the others do not matter, it can only belong to this ruler!"

The great scholar was filled with rage as he said, "Is the Calm Martial Ruler bullying others? I, Gu Qianqiu do not agree!"

"Can you not speak a bit less! This ruler has already said it isn't related to me!"

Gu Qianqiu was a scholar and once the temper of a scholar exploded, they never recognized anyone. No matter how good his relation was with the Calm Martial Ruler before, his patience with the Calm Martial Ruler was coming to a limit.

The great scholar quickly tore off his face with the Calm Martial Ruler.

With this much noise, if the Calm Martial Ruler really made a move, that would be bad. So Chu Tian came out and said, "Relating to the matter of cooperation, we can still talk about a solution that will satisfy both sides."

"Good, very good." The Calm Martial Ruler looked over Chu Tian for a few minutes, "You're even younger than I thought and even more wild. Of course, you are also even more outstanding! So I believe you will not disappoint this ruler."

He said this and paused.

He looked at Chu Tian and said, "If this kind of weapon is to be developed, the first thing that must be done is keeping it a secret. If the technology is revealed, then the consequences will be unimaginable, do you understand?"

Chu Tian raised his brows, "This little one has invited the Calm Martial Ruler to Central State City to talk about a cooperation, not to have the Calm Martial Ruler teach me."

This brat!

Did he not know how terrifying the Calm Martial Ruler was?

The Calm Martial Ruler was choking up with rage, but he suppressed it.

"If you are confident there will be no negative impact, then that is another matter." The Calm Martial Ruler clenched his teeth and first recognized this, but then he immediately asked, "This ruler will first listen to how to plan to cooperate! I hope you will satisfy this ruler! After all, if you want to do things in the Southern Summer Country and do not have this ruler's consent, you will not take a single step forward."

The Calm Martial Ruler's voice was calm, but it also had a trace of threat in it.

The implication behind this was, if you don't give this ruler a suitable cooperation plan, this marquis will not want a part of this soup and you shouldn't think of having it either.

"What are you anxious for?" Chu Tian saw the Calm Martial Ruler's attitude, but he didn't mention it, "The weapon tests aren't finished yet. We'll continue the weapon tests first!"

"What are you still testing? Didn't you just test it?"

Chu Tian revealed a faint disdain, but ignored the Calm Martial Ruler. He just waved his hand at Meng Yingying, "Yingying, come over!"

The Calm Martial Ruler's face turned dark. For the first time, he felt that his reputation was not easy to use.

This was a person even stronger than the Divine Wind Marquis. If he was angered, then it would be a disaster! However, with Chu Tian's support, Meng Yingying also had no fear. She immediately ran in front of Chu Tian and said, "What is it?"

Chu Tian took out another box for her, "Take this weapon and try it."

"There's another new weapon?" Meng Yingying was surprised as she opened the box and took out an even more complicated Source Energy Gun. Even she was surprised by it, "This gun seems quite different!"

Everyone looked at it with curious gazes.

This gun was three times larger than the pistol and it was even more complicated. The magazine was also separated and not only did it look larger, the array system was even more complex.

"This is a new kind of rapid fire gun." Chu Tian walked in front of Meng Yingying and placed the special magazine inside, "Compared to the pistol, it has twice the capacity and with the separate magazine, there is a threefold increase in the energy. Although the bullets will be weakened by 20%, it will shoot two-three times faster. Just this magazine alone will be able to shoot twenty-thirty bullets."

Everyone was shocked hearing this.

Comparing this gun to the pistol, the power was weaker, but the bullet and fire rate was much higher. There was no doubt that this firepower was stronger, being especially suitable to being used on the battlefield. Although the power was weaker than the pistol, it was still very lethal. With the rate of fire and bullet capacity, it was actually superior to the pistol.

The Calm Martial Ruler revealed a look of excitement, "Then give it a try!"

Meng Yingying looked at Chu Tian.

Chu Tian nodded, "Go ahead!"

"Alright!" Meng Yingying raised the gun at the firing range, aiming at the target in front, "You guys move back a bit, I'm about to shoot!"

When Meng Yingying pulled the trigger, a light came from the magazine which quickly spread across the entire gun, making all the runes and arrays activate.

Pa, pa, pa, pa!

A series of dense bullets shot forward like raindrops. The giant iron pole in front was torn apart like paper by the terrifying force in the bullets!

It was actually continuous shooting!

A good rate of fire and an intense attack!

When everyone saw the power of this weapon, they all trembled at its might.

There was no need for a lot of these weapons, an army of ten thousand only needed a hundred of these. When the enemies came close, a direct attack could instantly drop the enemy's power!

Although the energy balls were weaker, they could still pass through a Void Soul Realm Cultivator's defenses. With this increase in fire rate and the dense amount of attacks, even if it was an Awakened Soul Cultivator, they would not be able to dodge them!

Meng Yingying fired the gun while excitedly shouting, "Using this gun is so satisfying!"

After half the magazine had been consumed.

"Alright!" Chu Tian found that the gun barrel was turning more red as if it was about to melt and he quickly shouted, "Stop, stop, stop!"

Meng Yingying did not react.

Peng!

The barrel suddenly exploded.

Meng Yingying was sent flying by the force.

Meng Qingwu's face fell, "Yingying, are you alright!"

"I'm fine, I'm fine. I have the Starlight Immortal Body, this won't hurt me!"

Meng Yingying sat up. Her clothes were a little scorched, but her body was fine. When she lifted the gun, the barrel had been melted and was completely deformed. The explosion just now was the high temperatures melting the runes, causing the energy to lose control.

"Why did the gun burn out again!"

"The runes are not perfect and most of the energy is retained as heat. Other than that, the gun's material is not good enough. We need to look for a cheaper and more thermostable material."

Although the experiment had failed.

This still displayed the strength of the new Source Energy Gun.

Meng Qingwu asked Chu Tian, "This gun's lethality is much higher than the pistol. Should we come up with a name for it?"

"You guys can go ahead!"

"Let me!" Meng Yingying waved the burnt gun in her hand as she spoke, "This gun is a little larger than the pistol, but it is still quite light to carry. Moreover, it fires very quickly, so it is very suited to breaking through enemy lines. We should just call it a submachine gun!"

[TL Note: Literal translation means charging edge gun, but that can also become submachine gun.]

"Submachine gun? Alright, we'll call it that!" Chu Tian found that Meng Yingying wasn't too dumb at times. This name was indeed the most appropriate one, "Young miss, take the waste and let the research facility study it. How much energy is still left in the magazine and how many shots were fired before the meltdown…..record all this data."

Meng Qingwu nodded, "No problem!"

Chu Tian walked in front of the completely stunned Calm Martial Ruler.

"Calm Martial Ruler!"

Chu Tian called out twice before the Calm Martial Ruler reacted.

"What does the Calm Martial Ruler think of this weapon? Please give us your appraisal."

The Calm Martial Ruler did not know how to describe it, "Good, very good!"

"Since the Calm Martial Ruler is satisfied, then I can be more assured." Chu Tian gave a laugh, "Then let's properly talk about the matter of our cooperation!"

Chapter 271: Coming to an end

Miracle Commerce was not lacking in money or people, so the Calm Martial Ruler's help changed from a life saving straw to just being icing on the cake, which changed the nature of the negotiations.

"The Source Energy Weapons is an invention that can changed history. Being able to invent this kind of weapon, you'll be able to leave your name in history and the history of the Southern Summer Country."

The Calm Martial Ruler first praised him. Chu Tian sat opposite him with Gu Qianqiu, the Divine Wind Marquis, and Meng Qingwu standing around them. While they were enjoying the honey tea without saying anything, his voice changed.

"However, because this Source Energy Weapon has such a high meaning, there will be many great people moved by this, either in the country or outside the country. With just your strength, you will not be able to protect it. The best method is to sell the blueprints to the kingdom and use the power of the kingdom to protect them."

The Divine Wind Marquis and Meng Qingwu were stunned. The Calm Martial Ruler had just come for the technology. The blueprints for this kind of technology couldn't be measured with money. How could Chu Tian agree?

Gu Qianqiu angrily said, "In the end, you still want to steal Chu Tian's research!"

"Great scholar, no need to be angry." Chu Tian laughed, "Actually, if the Calm Martial Ruler wants to buy the blueprints, as long as the price is right, of course that's possible!"

The Calm Martial Ruler wanted to test Chu Tian's bottom line. For this kind of great invention, who didn't want to keep it in their hands? In the end, Chu Tian agreed without even thinking about it. When would this fellow play a card that followed common sense!

"But I have to tell the Calm Martial Ruler, our technology will continue to improve. If you spend a high price to buy the current pistol blueprints, in just a few days, perhaps we'll invent a better and strong pistol. Or we might even develop a new weapon like the submachine gun. You can buy one blueprint, but can you afford ten of them or a hundred of them?"

The Calm Martial Ruler's brows knit together.

Truly, it hadn't been long since Miracle Commerce invented the Source Energy Pistol. With the Source Energy Pistol finally going into mass production, they had already invented a new submachine gun.

"The people that want to buy this blueprint on the continent is not just your family. Since it will be released, then we'll sell to everyone. As long as they can pay the price, it will be sold. How could Miracle Commerce be afraid of having no money? We just need to focus on improving the blueprints and we'll be able to become the richest people on the continent. How does the Calm Martial Ruler feel about the Southern Summer Country's competitive power on the continental level?"

You want to buy it? Alright!

I'm just afraid you won't have enough money!

The Calm Martial Ruler was silent for a few seconds before giving a helpless sigh, "Then, what do you want?"

"To be honest, even if the Calm Martial Ruler does not want to hurt me, I still don't believe in your character."

"What's the point?"

"Does the Calm Martial Ruler think integrity is important?"

"Of course!"

"When Thunder State was in trouble, the Calm Martial Ruler sent your ruler orders to Central State. This little one risked my life to solve Thunder State's problems, but the Calm Martial Ruler did not act accordingly to the ruler orders." Chu Tian gave a sigh, "You really disappointed me."

This brat was seizing this chance to ask for rewards!

The Calm Martial Ruler did not even think about it, "Come, bring in the Six Leaved Profound Royal Iris for this ruler!"

A jade chest was placed in front of Chu Tian and a vigorous spiritual energy surged forward. From the quality of this aura, this was a top grade Sacred Medicine. This kind of medicine could not be grown in the Southern Summer Country and had to have been bought from another country. Its value was hard to measure and even a True Soul Realm expert would not have been able to obtain it!

"This ruler will award the others separately." The Calm Martial Ruler gave a snort, "This should satisfy you!"

"Just a trivial top grade Sacred Medicine, this little one doesn't care at all. I was just casually speaking, why is the Calm Martial Ruler this polite?" Chu Tian said this, but he immediately put the jade box away, "Since the Calm Martial Ruler has given me face, then I have to return this gesture."

The Calm Martial Ruler gave a snort.

"I will build a weapon factory in Imperial City that will be much more detailed than the Central State factory. If I take the Calm Martial Ruler as a partner, then this matter will be much easier. What does the Calm Martial Ruler think about this?"

Chu Tian's meaning was very simple.

The Central State factory would remain, but there would be an extra one in the Imperial City.

"The Central State factory will be controlled by Miracle Commerce and all the weapons produced will be managed by Miracle Commerce. The Imperial City factory will be responsible for supplying the military." Chu Tian took out a scroll from his sleeves, "If the Calm Martial Ruler is not assured, then this initial stage pistol blueprint can be given to the Calm Martial Ruler for free to express Miracle Commerce's sincerity."

The Calm Martial Ruler was overjoyed.

But he was also very angry.

This brat had clearly thought it out and even planned everything, but he acted this play out. How hateful.

"If the Calm Martial Ruler does not have any objections, then let's discuss the details."

Miracle Commerce would open a factory in the Imperial City where Miracle Commerce and the Southern Summer Army would both control half of it. Miracle Commerce will provide technical support while the army will provide materials and protection.

Whether the Source Energy Weapons could be used by the Southern Summer Country.

That's what the Calm Martial Ruler cared about.

Chu Tian's plan satisfied the Calm Martial Ruler, so they didn't waste time and immediately reached an agreement.

From now on, the Calm Martial Ruler was a partner to Miracle Commerce. The Calm Martial Ruler was an important minister who the Southern Summer King had a high opinion of. If they had the Calm Martial Ruler's protection, it would be hard to move against Miracle Commerce in the Southern Summer Country. Of course, the pressing issue to be solved was the mess Chu Tian caused in Central State.

"This ruler can settle the matter of Central State and let you keep your influence here." The Calm Martial Ruler put away the pistol blueprint, "But, you can't remain in Central State."

This was not him trying to make it hard for Chu Tian.

Chu Tian was not a noble and was not granted a marquis title nor did he own one, not having the power of a marquis. Even if the Southern Summer King was a magnanimous ruler, his heart could still be moved. The Southern Summer King had a strong personality and liked to have control, so how could he allow Chu Tian control Central State?

He was already prepared for this.

Who told Chu Tian to rule Central State alone?

The Imperial City was the most important city in the Southern Summer Country with resource from all eight states gathering there. So, if Miracle Commerce wanted to expand, they had to go to Imperial City eventually. Chu Tian's group was already dominating Central State, so they had already set their sights on Imperial City.

"Once the royal proclamation comes, I will leave immediately."

"It's enough with you saying that. The next matter, let this ruler deal with it." The Calm Martial Ruler stood up, "The Western Marquis is still a marquis. You have locked him up for so long, I think it is time to let him go."

"No problem!"

Chu Tian did not waste time at all and immediately brought the Calm Martial Ruler to the Western Marquis. The Western Marquis had already been locked up for three days. His cultivation had been sealed and he was guarded by the five Yu Brothers. He was completely tied up at this moment, making him look like a large steamed rice dumpling.

"Sir Western Marquis, look who's here!"

The Western Marquis was still a marquis, how could he have received this kind of humiliation. He immediately roared out, "Brat Chu Tian, if you kill me then kill me. Don't shame this marquis!"

He did sound like a man of integrity.

These words were just to put on a front because the Western Marquis knew that Chu Tian would not move against him. When the Western Marquis had been captured, this matter had already become very messy. If the Western Marquis were to disappear, then the Shangguan Family might raze Central State City in their rage.

Pa!

A palm was sent forth.

The shackles holding the Western Marquis shattered.

Boss Yu did not even see the enemy make a move.

The Western Marquis was slapped to the floor and spat out several teeths as his face was covered in panic. What is with this strength? Why was it this strong!

"Western Marquis, you have disappointed this ruler!"

A soft and severe voice entered into his ears.

When the Western Marquis looked up at the person in front of him, his pupils shrank and his voice trembled, "You, you…..You are….."

The Calm Martial Ruler was very angry at the Western Marquis. If the Western Marquis had not commanded this large army, would matters have become this big? As for the matter of the revised letter, after the Calm Martial Ruler thought about it, it was most likely the work of someone from the Refined Ruler's side!

This palm seemed like it was hitting the Western Marquis, but it was actually to punish and warn some people!

The brain of the Western Marquis had completely stopped working.

Why was this happening?!

Why did the Calm Martial Ruler appear here!

The Calm Martial Ruler, the leader of the Three Rulers!

His power and influence could be matched by no one, even the Southern Summer King could not win against him. Who would have thought that such a character would appear in a place like Central State.

When the Western Marquis reacted, he immediately clenched his teeth and said, "Why is the Calm Martial Ruler shaming me?"

"Shame you?" The Calm Martial Ruler slapped him and slapped the Western Marquis into the wall, "The commander in chief was seized and the army was captured, if it was a real battlefield, do you know the fate you will face? Bringing shame to the nation. Even if the enemy does not kill you, this ruler will kill you!"

Being under the Calm Martial Ruler's killing intent, the Western Marquis began to tremble. He did not know why the Calm Martial Ruler was this angry, so he honestly said, "The Calm Martial Ruler's words are right, but Chu Tian, he..."

"Shut up! The royal proclamation ordered you to Central State, but it did not ask you to send troops to the city. It was lucky that a catastrophe did not occur, otherwise how could the Southern Summer King let you off?" The Calm Martial Ruler coldly said, "Giving the Refined Ruler face, this ruler will not bother with you. I also hope that you'll tell the Refined Ruler for me to know his limits and not to test this ruler's bottom line!"

After saying this.

The Calm Martial Ruler gave a light snap.

Countless invisible blades cut apart the chains on the Western Marquis' body.

The Western Marquis fell to the ground with no strength, standing up in an embarrassing manner. After bowing to the Calm Martial Ruler, he looked at Chu Tian with a gaze of hate.

Although he didn't know what happened, with the current situation, it seemed like Chu Tian was relying on the Calm Martial Ruler. The Calm Martial Ruler had personally come to Central State which also showed how important Chu Tian was. With a great scholar, a Divine Wind Marquis, and a Golden Arrow Marquis…..Chu Tian had a strong backing, with plenty of experts!

The strength of the Western Marquis was not enough to deal with Chu Tian.

"Take your Southern State army and scram!" Chu Tian had no fear of the Calm Martial Ruler, "I've only given you a little lesson this time. Next time you pass Central State, you better take a detour, otherwise matters won't be this easily solved."

The Western Marquis left Central State in this embarrassing manner. After handling the matter of the Southern State Army, the Calm Martial Ruler left the Miracle Commerce headquarters, "This ruler should return to Imperial City. I hope you take care of yourself in Central State and don't cause anymore problems."

"This little one has never caused trouble, it has always been others bothering me."

"I hope this is the case!"

The Calm Martial Ruler did not stay long, immediately leaving on the griffin.

The entire matter came to a close and Chu Tian let out a long sigh, feeling an unprecedented relaxed feeling.

Chapter 272: Imperial City vanguard

After the Calm Martial Ruler left Central State.

Chu Tian began locked himself up and no one knew what he was doing. Large amounts of resources were being sent into Chu Tian's laboratory everyday, costing around a total of two hundred thousand gold coins. These materials were all very valuable, with even some level three Elixirs being sent in.

Miracle Commerce was not the same as before, they had money and channels now. For Chu Tian's request, they were all granted in as short a time as possible. Chu Tian had a very high status in Miracle Commerce, so whatever he wanted, no one asked about.

After a week, Chu Tian suddenly announced that there would be an important meeting and no high level member could miss it.

Everyone slowly entered the hall. First two beautiful girls came in. The elder sister was a solemn beauty while the younger sister was a pure beauty. Although they were blood related sisters, they had two different styles. The pure boys would prefer Meng Yingying because of the pure love they could have and those young masters prefered Meng Qingwu because they liked a challenge.

The other beautiful girls also arrived. Nangong Yun was fiery and forward that people loved and hate. Yun Yao was rebellious, like a rose with thorns. Chen Bingyu was ice cold, like an ice goddess. Feng Caidie was aloof, like a high class princess. When they appeared in the same place, they filled the area with beauty, creating a stylish atmosphere. Following them, Yun Tianhe, Yun Xiao, the Divine Wind Marquis, Gu Qianqiu, and the others came in.

"There is an important matter being announced today, but before announcing this, I still have something to do." Chu Tian placed five jade boxes onto the table, "You are all lucky today, this chairman has decided to reward you all today! These are five Profound Royal Pills that I have refined and will be rewarded to Meng Qingwu, Meng Yingying, Nangong Yun, Yun Yao, and Feng Caidie, the five of you. Take it and have a look."

"Wa, these are high grade Sacred Pills?"

When the five of them opened the pill jade box, it immediately released an intense spiritual power. These five pills were all golden yellow in colour and were all smooth in appearance. They were releasing a royal qi that seemed like a top class Sacred Pill from a single glance.

Not bad!

This was Chu Tian's latest masterpiece!

Chu Tian had obtained a Six Leaved Profound Royal Iris from the Calm Martial Ruler which was a top grade Saint Medicine. It was something that even a True Soul Realm Cultivator rarely enjoyed, not to mention an Illustrious Soul Realm Cultivator like Chu Tian. The Six Leaved Profound Royal Iris was made of six parts and Chu Tian split them apart, turning them into different herbs, creating six high grade Sacred Medicines from one top grade Sacred Medicine. After being refined by Chu Tian, they turned into six high grade Sacred Pills.

Chu Tian had personally refined the pills, greatly increasing their natural effects. Even if a low level True Soul Realm expert were to use them, they would feel an increase in their cultivation, not to mention a group of Illustrious Soul Cultivators. Chu Tian had already used some normal Elixirs and low grade Sacred Medicines to bring himself to the peak of the 4th Awakened Soul Layer and now he was using the Profound Royal Pill to attack the 5th Awakened Soul Layer.

Of course, using more of the pill was useless, so the extra five pills was split among everyone.

Chu Tian, Yingying, the young miss, and Nangong, the four main collaborators all received one.

The Divine Wind Marquis had also supported Chu Tian and did not even hesitate to go to Imperial City to speak up for Chu Tian. Chu Tian had to repay him no matter what, so he gave one pill to Caidie.

Yun Tianhe had also helped Chu Tian quite a bit. After all, when Chu Tian arrived in Central State, if it wasn't for the support of the Yun Family, he would not have established a firm foothold and would not have been able to survive the threat of the three great families. Because of this, he gave a pill to Yun Yao.

Meng Qingwu and the others were all excited and the Divine Wind Marquis and Yun Tianhe were satisfied because this distribution was fair.

"The pills have been given out, so it's time to talk about business." Chu Tian cleared his throat and said, "Under my illustrious leadership, Miracle Commerce is now the main influence in Central State City. Why are you all looking at me like that? I know I am very great, but don't worship me too much. Central State doesn't count for much, so the topic we're discussing today is how to enter Imperial City."

Everyone filtered out Chu Tian's self worship and Meng Qingwu was the first to ask, "We have no news on Imperial City, so isn't transferring our facilities over too early?"

"Relax, with the Calm Martial Ruler's care, there will be no accidents in Imperial City. Also, you're not exactly right. We're not transferring our facilities over, but rather we're starting a new foothold!" Chu Tian directly said, "Central State's situation is very simple and it is in a very good position, so how could we give it up just to march into Imperial City? Central State will be the main production and communication base for Miracle Commerce, not conflicting with us entering Imperial City!"

Central State would be Miracle Commerce's main headquarters!

This was where Miracle Commerce was founded and whether it was their support or their influence, it could not compare to anywhere else. Central State's position was in the center of the kingdom, letting them move in all directions. There was Imperial City in front blocking them, so the invasion of the War Hounds would not affect them at all.

Because of the stability, safety, and accessibility, Central State would always have a high strategic value to Miracle Commerce.

"Old Gu, I hope you can go back to Imperial City."

"What? Return to Imperial City!" Gu Qianqiu's face fell, "You think I would leave? Yun Sect has many unfinished projects, so even if I die, I will die here! There is the Calm Martial Ruler in the Imperial City, so what can this old man do? I can't do anything by going back, so I might as well stay here and research!"

Want this old man to go back?

Impossible!

Gu Qianqiu did not have any interest in the company, he just wanted to do research. After he came to the Yun Sect, it was like he had finally found his home. Even if a giant dragon were to come, it wouldn't be able to pull him from the Yun Sect.

"What are you anxious for? I haven't even finished speaking!" Chu Tian revealed a helpless look at this old man, "I'm making you go back to Imperial City isn't to chase you away, but rather to have you be the vanguard!"

"Vanguard?"

"Central State's Yun Sect has Yun Tianhe to manage it, so I was preparing to set up another research facility in Imperial City!"

Gu Qianqiu was stunned.

Chu Tian then said, "Central State's Yun Sect research staff all come from the Yun Sect, all of them being members the Yun Family recruited over a hundred years. However, as long as the great scholar lets out a summon, the Southern Summer scholars would respond in waves. Since we have this resource, how could we let it go to waste? We can depend on Imperial City's superiority to establish another research facility!"

"Your meaning is to create a branch for the Yun Sect?" Gu Qianqiu was quickly filled with excitement, "Then that really is great. This old man does not dare promise anything else, but I do have some prestige among the other scholars. As long as this old man gives the summons, most of the famous scholars of the Southern Summer Country will come. The Imperial City facility is better and has more resources, so we'll be able to immediately set up a large research facility!"

This was right!

Miracle Commerce was becoming bigger and Chu Tian required more projects to be researched. The research team already found it hard to keep up, so when Miracle Commerce expanded to Imperial City, the Yun Sect should also expand!

Chu Tian said to Meng Qingwu and the others, "You will also go with Old Gu and help him set up the research facility. At the same time, you will also build a foundation for Miracle Commerce. I believe with Old Gu present, no one will be able to do anything to you in Imperial City. I hope that when I arrive in Imperial City, everything will be prepared."

Meng Yingying was stunned for a few seconds, "We're going to Imperial City?"

"That's fine." Meng Qingwu nodded with a faint smile, "You're always the one charging forward, so we should have a turn as well."

The Meng sisters were the ones Chu Tian trusted the most.

Gu Qianqiu saw that Chu Tian had entrusted his most important people to him, which was enough to show that he trusted him. He patted his chest and promised, "You can be assured. In a place like Imperial City, my reputation is still pretty easy to use. I will definitely protect the two young misses and will present my head if there is an accident!"

The Southern Summer King and the Refined Ruler mainly wanted to deal with Chu Tian. The situation was not clear now, so Chu Tian should not personally go to Imperial City, making it better for the Meng sisters to go first. The Calm Martial Ruler needed help building the Source Energy Weapon factory and Gu Qianqiu needed help establishing the Yun Sect's branch facility.

Meng Qingwu would definitely be able to take care of everything, building the Magnetic Sound Towers and the Magnetic Image Towers. With two large characters protecting her, there would be no one that dared to openly move against her at least. Meng Qingwu also wasn't an ordinary person, so Chu Tian believed in her!

"This matter has been decided, so does anyone have any objections?"

"I do!"

Three beautiful girls stood up at once. They were Nangong Yun, Feng Caidie, and Yun Yao. Chu Tian had already planned for Nangong Yun to go with the Meng sisters since she was a main partner and she was trustworthy. As for Feng Caidie and Yun Yao, they were not in the first batch of people being sent to Imperial City.

Nangong Yun did not want to go to Imperial City!

Yun Yao and Feng Caidie were the opposite of this.

Nangong Yun gave her reason, "I am a member of the Nangong Family and the Nangong Family has a grudge with us. If I go to Imperial City, wouldn't that just be giving them a chance to deal with us? If the Nangong Family's ministers make a move, then even the Calm Martial Ruler will not be able to stop them!"

This did make sense.

Nangong Yun had a special identity in Imperial City.

Yun Yao and Feng Caidie said that they could help the Meng sisters create a foundation in Imperial City.

"Then we'll change the plan a bit and Nangong Yun won't go for now." Chu Tian looked at Yun Yao and Feng Caidie and said, "As for you two, you don't need to worry because I haven't forgotten you. I have a special mission for you instead."

After saying this.

Chu Tian placed a Southern Summer Country map on the table, "You will be responsible for building the Ultra Wave Crystal Towers, creating an information network over the main state cities! You will allow our broadcast, communications, and images be sent throughout the Southern Summer Country! This is a very important task for us and a very strategically important task. I have prepared three thousand Miracle Commerce workers as well as the Divine Wind Marquis and Old Yun's help. Feng Caidie, Yun Yao, and Yun Xiao will lead the group and will complete the mission within one-two months!"

Everyone was shocked at this.

Once this task was completed, not only would Miracle Commerce's influence increase countless times, people's lives would be changed!

"Boss, you know my ability can't match up." Yun Xiao quickly called out in a strange voice, "You should just give this matter to my elder sister."

"You little bastard!" Yun Tianhe slapped the table, "The chairman has given you this task because he thinks highly of you. If you dare speak anymore nonsense, then I'll directly waste you!"

This kind of important mission, if it could be smoothly completed, it would be a large merit.

Yun Xiao helplessly agreed.

Ai, bad luck. He was doomed to be busy for a period of time, being blown by the wind and burned by the sun.

Chu Tian had planned everything and no one else had an objection. Things should not be left for later, so they immediately left. When evening came, the Meng sisters went to the square with Gu Qianqiu. The royal guard were already there, lending a griffin to the members of Miracle Commerce.

Meng Yingying and her elder sister were riding a powerful griffin, "Chu Tian, I'm telling you, once the royal proclamation comes, you have to immediately come to Imperial City to see us, do you understand? If you dare delay, I'll beat you up!"

"So fierce?" Chu Tian pretended to be afraid as he said, "Then this little one must obey!"

Meng Yingying nodded with satisfaction, "I'm about to leave, do you have anything you want to say to me?"

"No."

"Un?!" Meng Yingying's brows jumped up as her white face turned red, "No conscience at all, it's a waste caring about you! I'm ignoring you!"

What was this girl's head filled with!

"Alright, alright, Yingying, young miss, it's my fault, alright? Be careful on your journey!" Chu Tian said this and then took out a box, "This is a special made submachine gun for you, just the cost alone is one million. It is made of level two Sacred Metals, so it will not melt and is much strong, being able to kill an Illustrious Soul expert. If anyone dares bullying you in Imperial City, then just blow them away. Don't be afraid, there is still me!"

Meng Yingying's anger immediately turned to join, "Relax, no one will dare bully me!"

"Can't you teach her a bit better!" Meng Qingwu stared at him with angry eyes, "Yingying is being turned bad by you!"

"Young miss wouldn't be jealous, right?"

Meng Qingwu's face turned strange, "Pei, a dog cannot grow ivory."

"Indeed I didn't make you a gun because with the young miss' temper, you won't need it." Ye Tian Xie said this and then took out a large scroll, "But I have some technical information that will help the young miss finish her work in the Imperial City."

Meng Qingwu was stunned.

Guess you do have a conscience!

"Are you done?" Gu Qianqiu walked over, "We should leave now."

"Un, let's go!"

Meng Yingying gave Chu Tian a reluctance gaze before raising the silver shining submachine gun, "Chu Tian, elder sister Nangong, elder sister Caidie, elder sister Yun Yao, and everyone take care. We will see each other again in Imperial City!"

After saying this.

The griffin team rose into the air and disappeared into the distance.

Chapter 273: Leaving Central State

Time was an expensive thing and Chu Tian could not take care of everything. He did not want to control everything, so he delegated the responsibilities. He allowed the small partners a small refinement, letting them have a higher value. Because of this, he decided to split the troops into three groups.

The first group was Gu Qianqiu and the Meng sisters going to Imperial City, setting up the market for Miracle Commerce.

The second group was the Divine Wind Marquis father and daughter pair, as well as the Yun siblings, building the information network for Miracle Commerce across the nation.

The third group was Chu Tian and Yun Tianhe, creating inventions for Miracle Commerce, especially working on Central State's weapon factory.

Chu Tian and the Calm Martial Ruler had an agreement that the Imperial City's factory could not be smaller than the Central State factory and that the Imperial City technology could not be behind.

This phrase simply meant that however many weapons Central State had, Imperial City had to have the same amount. If Central State created a new weapon, Imperial City should also have the new weapon.

Both sides were selling the items.

Imperial City sold to the army.

Central State was Miracle Commerce's personal factory.

This ensured that the Southern Summer Country's army had a supple of Source Energy Weapons.

The Calm Martial Ruler thought that it was foolproof, but he never guess that Chu Tian had a trick up his sleeve.

Not only did Central State have a Source Energy Weapon factory that did not lose to Imperial City, they also had the only Source Energy Battery factory in the Southern Summer Country. This was an advantage Imperial City did not have!

Central State had the most crystal oil in the Southern Summer Country, especially around South Sky City. There were many crystal oil fields explored that turned South Sky City into the largest Source Energy Battery production base for Miracle Commerce.

Therefore it was not wrong to place the battery factory in Central State, who let this place be the most convenient!

Even if the Calm Martial Ruler realized this, it would be too late.

If the Source Energy Pistols had no magazines, they were just blocks of iron that were inferior to scrap iron. Chu Tian had given the Calm Martial Ruler the Source Energy Pistol's blueprints and had promised to continue improving it, but what did having the blueprint do?

The energy magazine fabrication technique was still in his hand.

The Calm Martial Ruler still had to depend on Chu Tian's mood in the end.

This was the reason why Chu Tian had agreed so easily.

After the arrangements were made, Chu Tian gave the matter of constructing the factory to Yun Tianhe and the Divine Wind Marquis to manage. Chu Tian once again closed his doors and focused on breaking through.

The Imperial City had many outstanding people, countless geniuses, and various powerful clans. The Dongfang, Shangguan, and Nangong Families had several tens of thousands of guest officials and retainers, as well as over a hundred thousand juniors. It was hard to count just how many talents they had!

Was Chu Xinghe very strong?

Of course he was strong!

Chu Xinghe was unparalleled in Central State for over ten years.

Even including all eight states, Chu Xinghe was among the best.

It was different with Imperial City. Imperial City had the most resources and the strongest family influences, as well as solid foundations, so it wasn't strange for two-three talents of Chu Xinghe's level to appear.

Chu Tian could arrogantly laugh in Central State, but he wasn't a star in Imperial City. Adding in the fact that Chu Tian antagonized many people and things were becoming even more messy, he would inevitably offend even more people. So before this matter finished, Chu Tian had to increase his strength!

Miracle Commerce had a lot of money in their hands.

But the Elixirs they could find, the most they could find was low level Sacred Medicine and the occasional middle grade Sacred Medicine. These incredibly precious medicines worth over a hundred million could allow Chu Tian to break through, but it would take too long.

Chu Tian did not want to wait, so he thickened his face to ask for a top grade Sacred Medicine. Dividing it into six parts and refining high grade Profound Royal Sacred Pills still satisfied Chu Tian's needs.

"Little fellow, protect me."

"I want to attack my cultivation bottleneck!"

The little fox remained at the door. Chu Tian used the Profound Royal Pill and began to refined the pill's energy.

The effects of the Profound Royal Pill quickly filled his body and his meridians were filled with spiritual energy. Spirit energy quickly flowed through them and gathered in his dantian like rivers running into the sea. A powerful will appeared in his sea of consciousness that seemed like it wanted to explode from his body.

Chu Tian could feel that his main source spirit's awakening was becoming deeper. A kind of energy flowed from his soul that made Chu Tian's surroundings fill with dark mist.

His spirit energy continued to grow.

Could this strength not be contained soon?

"It's not the time right now!" Chu Tian forcefully resisted the main source spirit that wanted to cause trouble, "Go back to sleep for me!"

"Roar!"

A deep roar came from the depths of his soul, one that contained irritation, dissatisfaction, and anger. A powerful pressure was suddenly released and although it wasn't big, it was still very shocking.

The little fox suddenly felt a strong sense of danger, making its hairs stand up and it gave a few serious cries.

Was this aura coming from inside the room?

The little fox's eyes looked around a few times before lying back down on the ground. It reached out its pink tongue to lick its claws and casually thought about this.

Master's source spirit is becoming even stronger.

His master was sure to improve, but this master was also very strange. His main source spirit was clearly very strong, so why did he go all out in suppressing it? This did not conform to his usual arrogant disposition. Forget it, this fox is going to sleep, who cares what he does?

After a week.

Chu Tian came out from closed doors and reached the 5th Awakened Soul Layer. Just a trivial breakthrough was not a difficult matter for Chu Tian.

"Hey, hey!"

"I wanted you to help me keep guard, so why are you asleep?" Chu Tian kicked the little fox's soft belly on the ground, "Did anyone come in the past few days?"

The little fox stood up while rubbing its eyes. It gave a long yawn before shaking its head.

"What is the Calm Martial Ruler doing? It's already been half a month, why isn't the royal proclamation here yet!" Chu Tian was already feeling a bit impatient, "We'll go have a look in the laboratory!"

Chu Tian's personal laboratory, there were eighteen Yin Corpses being refined in wooden barrels.

Obtaining the Spiritual God's memories from the Central State Tower gave Chu Tian countless benefits, including some ancient cultivation techniques and special knowledge, including this Divine Blood Yin Corpse refining method.

What gave Chu Tian a headache was.

After the Yin Corpse had been refined once, it required a higher concentration of Divine Blood to refine them again and the effects weren't ideal. Chu Tian searched for the reason and found that the blood essence of the Yin Corpses had already dried, so the Divine Blood could not enter their mortal bodies.

The reason why the first refinement had a great effect was because he had a bunch of blood essence pills on hand.

Refining these corpses could not lack blood essence as a secondary ingredient!

Where would Chu Tian find some?

He couldn't be like a demonic cultivator and kill countless innocent people!

It was a pity to throw the eighteen Yin Corpse bodyguards away, but keeping them was no use. This gave Chu Tian a large headache.

"Rise!"

Chu Tian rang a bell.

The eighteen Yin Corpse rose from their barrels. They had become a bit stronger, but they were only at the peak 4th Awakened Soul Layer and it was harder for them to continue any higher.

This is fine.

They still had value, so he would use them for now!

Chu Tian looked at a clear crystal pot where the jade like Divine Bone was floating inside. Chu Tian revealed another pained look. This was the Divine Bone he retrieved from the Central State Tower.

This thing was too resistant!

Chu Tian used all kinds of methods and did not know what to use it for!

Although he knew of its value, he could not use it at all. He could only bring it with him to Imperial City and try to find a method then.

In the time he had left, Chu Tian helped the Yun Sect improve their research while supervising the construction situation of the Miracle Commerce factory. The Central state harbour was finished, the Source Energy Weapon factory and the Source Energy Magazine factory were beginning to be built, and even Nangong Yun finished her closed door cultivation.

It had been twenty days since the Calm Martial Ruler left.

There was still no news from that side. If nothing happened to the young miss, she should be fully displaying her skills in Imperial City right now!

Could the Calm Martial Ruler even handle this?

"Boss!" While Chu Tian's mind was filled with doubts, Nangong Yun ran in a very excited manner. She then pulled Chu Tian outside, "Come quickly, the Imperial City envoy is here! Why aren't you going to welcome them? I'm telling you this time, if you cause trouble again, you shouldn't think about entering Imperial City in your lifetime!"

Imperial City sent an envoy, not a punitive army.

This meant that the Calm Martial Ruler had suppressed matters there. He had used this long to do so, it contradicted with what Chu Tian had expected!

Chu Tian followed Nangong Yun out.

He first saw the griffin and then saw the Divine Wind Marquis beside it. As the marquis and mayor, he naturally had to come out and personally welcome them.

"Chu Tian, receive the royal proclamation!" The envoy did not waste any time and directly read the proclamation, "After careful investigation, the Central State chaos was caused by the the three great families. Although Chu Tian has made many mistakes, thinking of your merit in Thunder State and Qing State, performing special contributions to the kingdom, the king is pardoning Chu Tian of his crimes and giving him a scholar title. We ask Chu Tian to quickly head to Imperial City to receive your reward!"

It's finally taken care of?

The Divine Wind Marquis was very happy after learning of this news, "The Calm Martial Ruler really isn't simple, he actually got you a scholar title."

"Scholar title?" Chu Tian was a bit curious, "What use does a scholar title have?"

The Divine Wind Marquis said, "The scholar title is one of the titles among scholars. There are only ten people in the Southern Summer Country with the scholar title and Old Yun is the oldest scholar in the country."

"Then what about the great scholar?"

"The great scholar isn't the same, he has a great scholar title." The Divine Wind Marquis said this and then carefully explained, "The titles for scholars from low to high are: Scholar, Great Scholar, Country Scholar, Great Country Scholar, Sage, and Great Sage. Each country is limited in the number of people they can grant the title to. In fact, with Old Yun's knowledge, he could become a great scholar, but the Southern Summer Country is a small country and can only have one great scholar at most. This scholar title isn't only effective in this kingdom, it can be used in the other human kingdoms."

Chu Tian nodded.

Father is a great sage from thirty thousand years in the future and now I'm only a lowly scholar? This really is a decrease in status!

"After obtaining the scholar title, you will be a true scholar recognized by the Southern Summer Country. The path of a scholar makes going to many place more convenient and it grants many benefits, like not needing to kneel to the king, not suffering any unjust punishments, etc. The Southern Summer Country do not have many scholars, so each one has a very high status. The Southern Summer King would need an open and just reason to move against you, otherwise if it was spread, not only would he receive the disdain of the citizens, he would be looked down on by the other human kingdoms."

So it's like this.

This should be arranged by the Calm Martial Ruler.

When Chu Tian received the scholar title, it would be like a protective barrier to him, making him feel more assured to come to Imperial City. Since that's the case, then he should leave immediately!

The time to go to Imperial City was now!

After Chu Tian sent the envoy away, he immediately said to Nangong Yun, "You and elder sister Bing should make your preparations, we're immediately leaving Central State!"

"Ah? Leaving right now, there is no need to be this anxious!" Nangong Yun was a bit depressed, "I still want to go and see my dad!"

"We need to leave before the news spread, otherwise it won't be as easy. Relax, your father is living a find life. Once Miracle Commerce's communication system is constructed, you can talk to him whenever you want! No more words, we're leaving now!"

"Alright, alright, I'll just listen to boss then!"

Chapter 274: Leaving

At the beginning of night, a long horn cry sounded.

The Central State City's east gate was already closed, but the drawbridges suddenly came down and several knights were protecting a beast carriage that arrived at the harbour under the moonlight. A black, medium sized ship was currently waiting for them.

Dusk fell.

The vast Four States Lake.

The Divine Wind Marquis and Yun Tianhe looked over the lake, feeling a bit sad in their hearts.

Yun Tianhe said with a bitter laugh, "Do you need to leave at this kind of time?"

Chu Tian was wearing a cloak with a gourd and a long sword hanging from his back. There was a bell hanging from his waist and eighteen Divine Blood Yin Corpses standing by his side, who couldn't be seen from a first glance, "Who asked me to be the idol of Central State? If I left openly, would I still be able to leave? In order to avoid the hearts of the young girls of Central State bursting from pain, I should leave early. You need to understand my point of view."

The Divine Wind Marquis gave a laugh, "You brat, you really don't know how to be modest!"

"Actually, I'm being very modest." Chu Tian waved his hand, "I won't say anything else, I'll be leaving now. Take care of yourselves!"

"Take care!"

"Imperial City can't be compared with Central State. There are the twelve War Hounds tribe outside and internal struggles inside the city. You have to be careful and not make any impulsive moves."

"I know, I know!"

The Divine Wind Marquis was just casually speaking.

If this brat listened, would he still be Chu Tian?

When the ships began to leave, many lights came from Central State City as several hundred people quickly ran to catch up.

Chu Tian let out a surprised gasp, "Yi? I thought this place was secret enough, but there were people that actually found it!"

"Idol!"

"We're here to send you off!"

"You have to work hard once you arrive in Imperial City!"

"You will bring Miracle Commerce to the Imperial City and then spread across the entire continent!"

Several hundred youths holding Miracle Commerce's flashlights were running forward on the dock. Chu Tian's ship had already left, so they could only stand and shout from the docks, using the flashlights in their hands to create a large "Tian" character!

"Goodbye!" Chu Tian forcefully waved to them, "I will be waiting for you all at Miracle Commerce!"

"We will definitely join Miracle Commerce."

"Definitely!"

The Lin siblings and the other several hundred members of the Heaven's Alliance were moved to tears.

Chu Tian had only been in Central State City for a few months and he was already moving on to Imperial City. His speed of progress was just too fast and none of his pursuers could keep up to him.

However, that made their initial faith even stronger.

If he could be pursued that easily, then how would he have the qualification to be their idol and goal?

These youths all secretly vowed in their hearts that they would definitely join Miracle Commerce. Even if they could not catch up to Chu Tian, the least they could do was support Miracle Commerce, leaving a trace of themselves in this Miracle Era!

The ship slowly disappeared from their sights.

The lights of Central State City was shining against the dark earth.

In the cabin, Nangong Yun was stunned in front of a table. She had a can of food open, but she wasn't eating. She had her brows slightly knit as she sat there pondering something.

"Nangong will also have time when she's worried."

Chu Tian came in with Chen Bingyu. Chu Tian knew what Nangong Yun was worrying about. Nangong Yun did not care that Chu Tian provoked many people, but coming from the Nangong Family, she had a special status. Especially after Chu Tian crippled Nangong Zhi and the family considered her half a traitor.

"Do you want a drink?"

"Alright!"

Chu Tian poured a cup of his brewed honey wine, "How much understanding do you have of the Nangong Family and the Imperial City?"

"I don't remember much, most of it is already fuzzy." Nangong Yun drank the entire cup, "I left Imperial City with my dad when I was nine and now I'm already nineteen. An entire ten years, I almost can't remember what Imperial City looks like. I only remember that after our sect master died on the War Hounds Plains, our family did not have another good day."

Here the sect master did not refer to the head of a sect, but rather the highest successor of the family name.

The Nangong Family had two marquises, one was the Furnace State's Flame Departing Marquis and the other was the Blazing Flame Marquis. Both were the Burning Sun Ruler's blood related sons and were the two most successful sons. The Blazing Flame Marquis was the eldest son and the Departing Flame Marquis was the sixth son.

The Nangong Family was a very ancient family.

Their history were far more glorious compared to the Dongfang and Shangguan Families.

Before the Great Summer Country existed, the Nangong Family already existed. After the Great Summer Country fell, the Dongfang Family fought back and the Nangong Family was their greatest supporter.

Up to this day.

The Nangong Family still had the strongest army in the Southern Summer Country.

The Calm Martial Ruler was the army's commander in chief, but most of the back areas were managed by the Nangong Family. The Blazing Flame Army of the Blazing Flame Marquis was considered the strongest army in the Southern Summer Country, having an illustrious prestige on the War Hounds Plain.

Nangong Yun came from a branch of the Blazing Flame Marquis' family.

The Blazing Flame Marquis and the Blazing Flame Army shook the Southern Summer Country. The Blazing Flame Marquis himself was very strong and calm, with the highest chance of inheriting the ruler title. Who would have thought that in a tragic battle ten years ago, the Blazing Flame Army would be annihilated and the Blazing Flame Marquis would be killed.

The Nangong Family was ranked second among the Three Great Clans, but after this sharp drop, the Shangguan Family caught up to them. The two marquises of the Nangong Family was impaired and only the Departing Flame Marquis was left to support them. The one that had the most hope of inheriting the Burning Sun Ruler's title was the Departing Flame Marquis.

The Blazing Flame Marquis' branch was unwilling to accept this.

They wanted to pick the Blazing Flame Marquis' eldest son to inherit his title. The Blazing Flame Marquis' eldest son was Nangong Yi's older cousin, so Nangong Yi naturally supported him. In the end, whether it was the Departing Flame Marquis' suppression or the failure of the Blazing Flame Marquis' eldest son, it ended in failure.

The Departing Flame Marquis began to cut the wings of the Blazing Flame Marquis' branch.

The Blazing Flame Marquis' branch was marginalized, sent to far off branches, or sent into the army.

The past twenty eight year old Nangong Yi had pretty good talent, but he couldn't even become an elder. With his branch family status, he did not attract the Departing Flame Marquis' attention. The reason why Nangong Yi was unlucky enough to be exiled could be because of Nangong Yun.

After all, Nangong Yun's talent was just too strong.

The Burning Sun Ruler was already a hundred years old and only the Departing Flame Marquis could uphold the family flag after him. After debating the pros and cons, he chose to keep one eye closed. As long as things didn't go too far, he would not ask about it.

"Truly funny!" Chu Tian finished hearing Nangong Yun's explanation, "This Burning Sun Ruler is truly old and foolish. Nangong Yun has a God Level Source Spirit, but was pushed away instead of nurtured, this is truly laughable!"

Chen Bingyu gently said, "After all, the Departing Flame Marquis is his blood related son and Nangong Yun was born to a branch family. The Burning Sun Ruler is not a sage, he would still have a bit of selfishness."

This was also right.

"Do you understand!" Nangong Yun drank several cups of wine and her head felt a bit dizzy as she angrily slapped the table, "After ten years, not many people of the Blazing Flame Marquis' branch are left! The Nangong Family has been weakened by infighting and now even the damn Shangguan Family are stronger than us!"

The Dongfang Family had risen up during the crisis, fighting off the invaders and keeping half of the kingdom's territory.

The Nangong Family had countless generals, galloping across the battlefields, performing distinguished merits for the Southern Summer Country.

What did the Shangguan Family have? What qualification did they have to be one of the Three Great Clans!

The Shangguan Family were diplomats and internal affair ministers. When the Great Summer Country was destroyed, the Great Hound Country could sweep through them, but the Shangguan Family interfered. They instigated arguments between War Hound tribes, creating internal friction and also united all the large and small families of the Great Summer Country.

Solidifying the country as a whole.

The internal frictions of the War Hound Plain was mostly caused by the Shangguan Family. Moreover, the Shangguan Family's business was very valuable, creating relations with the other countries and races, providing help for the Southern Summer Country at a critical time.

In summary.

The Three Great Clans obtained their current statuses a long time ago.

From Nangong Yun's words, Chu Tian could determine the general situation with the Imperial City.

As for the conflict between large families, Chu Tian snorted with disdain. But entering this group, he had to make preparations.

Because South Sky City's resources were too barren, making Nangong Yun's progress very slow. However, her sudden increase in cultivation recently should attract the Departing Flame Marquis' attention.

The Departing Flame Marquis trying to annex Miracle Commerce was mainly to stop the path for the rise of the Nangong father and daughter. Although he had failed, he would surely think of another method just in case.

Forget it!

Chu Tian had already offended the Southern Summer King and the Refined Ruler, what was an extra Departing Flame Marquis?

Didn't they see the Divine Wind Marquis become Chu Tian's subordinate and the Golden Arrow Marquis becoming Chu Tian's blade? As for the Western Marquis, he was also a noble family marquis, but wasn't he caught by Chu Tian in the end!

Nangong Yun looked at Chu Tian, "Boss, will you go against the Nangong Family?"

"Do you want me to?"

"Why are you asking this?"

"If you want to go against them, then I will help you teach the Nangong Family a lesson. Who told me to be a righteous boss? When the little brother is wronged, of course I will help you take action."

Nangong Yun rolled her eyes at Chu Tian, "Look at how relaxed you are saying this. The Nangong Family is a giant beast, will you really annoy such a large beast for me?" Her mouth said this, but her heart was very happy. The boss really was a righteous person, she didn't follow the wrong person!

Chu Tian only shook his head, "The Southern Summer Country is too small!"

It was very from Central State to Imperial City. Heading north along the Four States Lake was half the way and then they transferred to a river flowing north, heading to the Imperial Region.

The Southern Summer Country had a total of one region and eight counties.

The Imperial City was in the Imperial Region. The eight counties were: Central State, Thunder State, Southern State, Qing State, Cang State, Furnace State, Western State, and Northern State.

Each county had its own defining feature. Central State was in the center of the eight states, with an important position, being a key position for coordinating. Thunder State was the place to train, Southern State was the barrier against the barbarians, Qing State was the state for resources, and Cang State was where horses were produced. For the Azure Storm Colts of the Storm Cavalry, they were all produced from Cang State...

To the Southern Summer Country, each county was very important.

So they had to send someone with enough prestige and trust to guard them. The Southern Summer Eight Marquises weren't just the strongest, they also had to meet a standard for merits and prestige, before they were qualified to become marquises.

This was also why the Southern Summer King was dissatisfied with Chu Tian controlling Central State alone.

The Southern Summer King could tolerate Chu Tian hurting the envoy, Chu Tian destroying the three great families, and Chu Tian being unruly, but he couldn't tolerate Chu Tian ruling with the might of a prestige without the title of a marquis.

Chu Tian coming to Imperial City this time wasn't a question of if he wanted to or not, he had no choice but to go.

"Chairman!" An elite member of the Giant Shark Gang came in, "I'm afraid we'll have to change courses."

Chu Tian asked in a curious voice, "Why?"

"We planned on entering the canal on the border of Cang State and the Imperial Region and then proceeding to Imperial City by land, but the situation ahead has changed. There has been a series of murders in Cang State that has caused a large stir, so I'm afraid it will be filled with Imperial City experts."

This matter happened?

Chu Tian had to be low key when he entered Imperial City.

So he could not attract any unwanted attention.

The investigation would be very serious, so if a ship from the distant Central State appeared, it would attract the attention of many people.

"Murders?" Nangong Yun's attention was attracted, "Murder?" What murder and how bad is it?"

The Giant Shark Gang member shook his head and said, "It's said that several villages with over a thousand people and even a town was completely slaughtered. The method was very cruel, so it has created mass panic."

"What? Something like this happened!"

"Some say that it is a group of War Hounds that has invaded and some say it is the work of powerful demonic cultivators. These rumours haven't been confirmed yet. Look….."

Chu Tian directly said, "Disembark!"

"Ah?"

"We're not that far off here, so let's take the land route and have a look while we're on our way."

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