Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 136: Divinations

Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Divinations

Thump thump thump!

Two Royal First-class Guards were simultaneously forced back by Han Qianren. Their arms bore wounds, and they looked at Han Qianren with utmost terror.

To repel two First-class Guards with a single sword strike was a feat probably only Han Qianren was capable of.

"Han Qianren, what do you mean by this?" The Second Prince was both shocked and enraged, having just missed a golden opportunity to eliminate Prince Chu Feng.

He had not anticipated that his plan would be thwarted just like that.

"Prince Chu Feng is of noble lineage, how could you, a mere prince, claim his life at your whim?"

"Begone!"

Han Qianren stood like a protective deity in front of Chu Feng.

To ordinary people, the Second Prince might seem a figure of supreme nobility. But to a power like Han Family Master, he was hardly worth noticing.

At the very least, it would take someone like Prince Jianyun to carry some weight.

A common prince, to put it bluntly, was very likely to meet an untimely death. Seemingly prestigious, but in reality, without any actual power.

"You..." The Second Prince’s face twisted into an extremely unsightly expression.

Being publicly scolded and told to scram by someone like this was a catastrophic blow to the dignity of a prince of the Jianyun Dynasty.

Boom hiss!

A chilling glare shot from Han Qianren’s eyes, as a thick murderous intent burst forth. He simultaneously swung his sword towards the ground before the Second Prince.

Terrifying sword light directly tore a two-meter-long gash into the solid ground.

This scared the Second Prince out of his wits, nearly causing him to wet himself on the spot.

Pale-faced, he did not dare utter another word, and immediately scrambled into his carriage to make his escape. It was only after getting into the carriage that he remembered the coachman had been killed by Chu Feng.

Without a coachman to drive it, the carriage would not move.

"Qiao Dusi, let your coachman drive the carriage for this prince!" The Second Prince ground his teeth and commanded.

Qiao Dusi immediately ordered his own coachman to take the reins for the Second Prince. Before long, they departed. Qiao Dusi had originally been invited by the Second Prince for a meal.

Now that the host had left, there was no more reason for him to stay.

He prepared to personally drive the carriage away.

"Such a distinguished figure as Alchemy Master Qiao need only sit comfortably inside the carriage. This humble one is willing to serve in your stead." Elder Cousin seized this opportunity to fawn over him.

To serve as Qiao Dusi’s coachman.

Before leaving, he even sneered at Chu Feng, his look carrying a hint of provocation.

...

"Thank you, Han Family Master, for your assistance!" Chu Feng bowed in gratitude, causing Han Family Master to be so flustered he didn’t know where to put his hands.

Chu Feng winked at him, and Han Family Master was not foolish. He quickly caught on. His master had always preferred to conceal his true strength.

He probably didn’t want others to know about their relationship.

"Prince Chu Feng is being too courteous!"

With a smile and a wave of his hand, Han Family Master swiftly departed.

Aunt and cousin-in-law had truly had their eyes opened today. Their prideful Elder Cousin had become a coachman for Qiao Dusi.

Meanwhile, Chu Feng was treated with respect by powerful figures like Hong Family Master and Han Family Master.

When compared, the difference in status was clear.

Their gazes towards Chu Feng no longer held the scorn of before; instead, they were filled with fawning and ingratiation.

Unfortunately, Chu Feng had no affection for such opportunistic people.

He did not give them the chance to fawn over him, and with Qiao Yue’er and Little Lan, he drove the carriage away with flair.

On the way home, Qiao Yue’er couldn’t stop praising Chu Feng’s prowess. No longer did she mention the matter of finding him a match.

If her young uncle was so outstanding, why would she need to worry about finding him a bride?

...

In the following days, Chu Feng had a very peaceful life.

Aside from attending the Alchemy Academy, he spent the rest of his time cultivating. Under his help, his senior brother’s career flourished, experiencing smooth sailing and official success.

Not only did his cultivation levels break through continuously, but his official rank also soared.

The Sword King Mansion, from top to bottom, had already been forged into a solid unity by Chu Feng. All dissenters had been completely cleared out.

In addition, he secretly recruited some reliable house slaves and guards.

With Mo Shang, the chief steward, taking care of management, Chu Feng didn’t need to worry about anything.

After witnessing Chu Feng’s abilities, his senior brother, second sister, and sister-in-law now fully relied on him as the backbone. All matters, big or small, within the Prince Manor were decided by Chu Feng.

It’s worth mentioning that the thorn in their side, Prince Liu Mansion, was thoroughly eradicated by Chu Feng.

The end of Prince Liu Mansion was extremely tragic, being charged with the grievous crime of plotting rebellion. The entire house was executed.

The Jianyun Emperor was always ruthless in his actions. It’s likely that Prince Liu knew too many of Jianyun Emperor’s secrets, and this incident provided the opportunity to erase future troubles.

...

Unconsciously, Chu Feng’s cultivation had already advanced to the Ninth Rank Swordsman. It was finally time for his breakthrough to Sword Master.

In an underground chamber of the Sword King Mansion lay many relics left by Prince Jian. The spiritual tablets of Chu Feng’s parents were also enshrined here.

There was no way around it, as his parents were labeled as rebels by the Jianyun Emperor, and even in death, could not be publicly honored with tablets.

The former Sword King Mansion was riddled with spies.

Chu Jianlan had no choice but to hide his parents’ spiritual tablets in this underground chamber.

Now that Chu Feng had become the head of Sword King Mansion, Chu Jianlan handed over everything for Chu Feng to manage.

At this moment, Chu Feng was not the only one in the secret chamber.

Bloody Beard and Han Family Master were there as well. On the table lay some letters and secret messages they had presented to Chu Feng.

Chu Feng’s face was as still as water, marked by a murderous aura.

"The death of my father, the king, indeed involved grave injustices!" After reviewing the letters and secret evidence, Chu Feng’s expression was ferocious.

He had thought his enemies were only the Jianyun Emperor and Prince Liu, but the situation turned out to be far more complex than he had imagined.

The death of Prince Jian involved a wide range of parties.

Not only the Jianyun Dynasty’s Emperor and Prince Liu, but also many Ministers and Generals were involved. Furthermore, the Three Outer Clans had a hand in plotting it.

And the Three Outer Clans were the true masterminds.

Jianyun Emperor was merely adding fuel to the flames.

"Detestable! These people, one by one, for their own interests, consigned my father to death."

"Now, I also possess the power to avenge my father. It’s time to settle the score with these enemies from the past."

Chu Feng’s eyes were faintly red with emotion.

He could imagine how his father had fought for the Jianyun Dynasty, only to be ultimately killed through the collusion of the Jianyun Emperor and the Three Outer Clans.

Prince Jian must have died with great unwillingness.

And his mother was driven to commit suicide. His own sword meridians, those of the Qilin Sword Son, were forcibly taken.

The deep hatred, like a Blood Sea, was now time to be settled.

As for Prince Liu who had already been executed, he was merely an insignificant figure. At most, Prince Liu had been the executioner in the aftermath of Prince Jian’s downfall.

"Master, if you wish to seek revenge, please take a look at this secret letter first. It’s a divination made by a Feng Shui master two days before Prince Jian’s incident."

In order to obtain this secret letter, Han Family Master had spared no effort to travel to the border, and it had taken quite some undertaking before finally acquiring it.

Feng Shui and physiognomy have always been mysteries. Many people believe in them deeply.

For instance, Minister Wu, who had recently changed his ancestors’ gravesite, was said to have hired an expert Feng Shui master for choosing an excellent location.

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