Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu
Chapter 519: 291: Return to the Human World

Chapter 519: Chapter 291: Return to the Human World

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Zhu Qifeng’s family’s entanglement in the prison incident did not cause much of a stir.

To the world, this was nothing out of the ordinary.

Chen Qing was not concerned about whether the world respected him or not.

As long as Chen Qing gave the order, they had to execute it without question.

Chen Qing wandered around and found that apart from the Water Country, only a few Evil Cultivators had made their way here, leaving him slightly dissatisfied.

He had long instructed Xuan Mang to let some Evil Cultivators come to observe the ceremony, otherwise, how could they confirm they had truly returned from the Death Realm?

How could they know how to carry the King Gu to counterattack the Death Realm and fall into Chen Qing’s trap?

Outside the Alchemy Room in the city, Yan Lie was just arriving when he was stopped by Dan Yangzi’s disciple: “Yan Lie, it’s actually you, leave this place quickly!”

“If Senior Brother Chen Dan sees you, he’ll tear you to shreds!”

Yan Lie gave an awkward smile, “Haha, I was just passing by to have a look, I’m leaving, I’m leaving.”

Turning his head, he saw his father, Yan Xing, right behind him.

Yan Lie and Yan Xing walked down a sparsely populated street; this place was a secret area inaccessible to ordinary people.

Yan Xing asked, “Lie Er, is your relationship with Chen Dan not good?”

Chen Qing only had one son now, and that was Chen Dan. An unfavorable relationship with Chen Dan worried Yan Xing.

Yan Lie awkwardly replied, “Not exactly, but Senior Brother Chen Dan said my Gu is a Fire Element, he invited me for alchemy, and then, my fire directly burned the Pill Furnace.”

“Not only did the Pill Furnace burn, but the flame couldn’t be extinguished, and it ended up burning the whole Alchemy Room.”

“Now the Alchemy Room is newly rebuilt.”

Yan Xing asked, “With such a grave mistake, did Prince Wen punish you?”

Yan Lie shook his head, “The master didn’t even ask, seemingly indifferent, but Senior Brother Chen Dan, now he doesn’t allow me near the Alchemy Room anymore.”

As the two chatted, they arrived at the courtyard prepared for Yan Xing: “It was always the uncles before, why did grandfather send father this time?”

Yan Xing replied, “Knowing you are learning under Prince Wen, father specifically sent me so that I could forge some connections.”

They sat down, and Yan Lie suddenly asked, “Father, what do you think of the throne?”

Yan Xing said, “What else can you think? Your eldest uncle has many strong figures under him, and father gave him military power. On the civil side, it’s your second uncle’s domain alone.”

“I reckon if father has an accident, it’ll be a battle for the throne between your eldest and second uncles.”

“Why are you asking this out of the blue?”

“Did Prince Wen hint at something?”

“You mustn’t get involved in such matters, don’t think you can be proud and arrogant just because you’re now in the Mystic Gate Realm!”

Yan Lie said, “Father overthinks, the master never said anything. I’ve just been away from home for too long and was curious, so I asked out of the blue.”

“Please rest here, father, I need to prepare to welcome the master’s return to the mortal world.”

Three days passed, and Su Yi and Xuan Mang began the ceremony to welcome Chen Qing in the Prince Wen Palace.

Chen Qing sat inside Lord Ting Yun’s carriage, listened to the outside ceremony as it was about to end, stepped forward on the Void Flower, and appeared on the throne.

Chen Qing glanced around—Su Yi, Xuan Mang, the generals, and the two State Preceptors were all present.

Chen Qing waved his sleeve to sit down, and everyone quickly bowed, “We greet Prince Wen!”

The crowd prostrated, and seeing the former elders Li Changqing and Qitian Feng kneel before him, Chen Qing suddenly felt somewhat dreamlike.

Feather Transformation Realm predecessors all needed to rely on him now to get by.

Royal Decree, divinely bestowed!

Those who overstep the bounds bear the same crime as sacrilege!

“Rise!”

The crowd stood up.

Su Yi said, “Announce the envoys of all nations to bring their country’s major envoys to pay respects to Prince Wen!”

Outside the great hall, You Huang and Yan Lie crossed their arms, watching the envoys of various countries enter the hall in batches.

You Huang said, “Li Country and Ye Country didn’t dare to send Li Shang and Ye Chen’s fathers.”

“Indeed, Prince Wen’s honor is higher than other princes, and for princes and nobles to meet Prince Wen, especially at such a ceremony, they must kneel before him.”

“One king does not bow to another.”

“After one kneels, they are severed from the throne forever.”

“Those who have knelt before Prince Wen will bear a blemish.”

“Our fathers could not escape this fate.”

Yan Lie slapped his hand on the rail in front of him, leaving a claw mark on the gold-forged rail, “Hmph! What of kneeling, as long as the princes of Nanli kneel before the master in the future, it won’t be a blemish.”

You Huang chuckled, “Let’s not talk about these annoying things.”

“Li Shang, senior brother, has written, in that battle, you will lead the main attack.”

“It’s best for you to break through to the Sky-reaching Realm as soon as possible; otherwise, it might be difficult for you to bear the task of leading the main attack.”

Yan Lie nodded, “The Sky-reaching Realm is not difficult, just needs a few more years of work.”

“Why am I the main attacker, is the master planning to rebuild the mountains and rivers?”

“My Vermilion Bird King, Yan, will not extinguish without burning thoroughly.”

You Huang said, “Wushang, Uncle, has sent news, the land and rivers of the Water Country may not be usable.”

Yan Lie nodded, “If that’s the case, I understand.”

“By the way, I’m the main attacker, what about you?”

You Huang said, “I’m following Lord Ting Yun to block the South Sea retreat of the Water Country.”

At that moment, You Huang pointed to the steps in front of the palace hall, “Look, the people of the Water Country are here.”

Shortly after the envoys from the Water Country entered the palace, Yan Lie and You Huang heard a loud shout, “Bold!”

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