Published: November 30, -0001
"This method isn't bad. It seems I need to find a force to recommend me," Qin Chen made up his mind. Using such a method was all well and good, but finding someone to recommend him would be quite difficult.
Without a target, he could only inquire about news in various cities, looking for a suitable opportunity. Moreover, it would be best if that force were somewhat distant from Jizhou but still had a good relationship with the Ji family. This way, when the Ji family investigated his identity, it would be easy for them to pass through.
Thus, Qin Chen immediately left Jizhou in search of such a force.
One day, just after leaving Jizhou, he suddenly saw divine light soaring into the sky ahead of him. A rich fragrance filled the air, causing every pore in his body to open wide, and the true essence within him was stirring, as if he was about to ascend to immortality.
"This is... an Emperor Herb?" His eyes lit up. An Emperor Herb was about to come into being. Furthermore, the fact that this Emperor Herb could make his true essence stir so restlessly indicated that it was definitely an extraordinary type among Emperor Herbs.
With a thought, Qin Chen decided to take a look, disguising himself as a disheveled youth who seemed to have just emerged from the deep mountains, heading towards the source of the light.
Ahead was a mountain, not very tall, the peak easily visible, and the light was radiating from the mountain's summit.
"Stop!" Just as Qin Chen was about to ascend the mountain, a voice called out to him.
He looked over to see a middle-aged man sizing him up with disdain, saying, "The young masters and ladies are enjoying tea and discussing the Law while appreciating the Emperor Herb. Do you think you are worthy of joining the fun?"
Seeing Qin Chen appear a bit dazed, he shouted again, "Get lost quickly, or do you want me to take action?"
As he spoke, a terrifying aura emanated from him, revealing his cultivation as a Martial Emperor, indeed a first-stage Martial Emperor. A first-stage Martial Emperor guarding the foot of the mountain indicated that the individuals atop the peak must have a high status.
If the other party referred to the gentlemen or ladies, Qin Chen might have hesitated. Those capable of being family heads in the Martial Domain’s third heaven were mostly Martial Gods. Although he was not afraid, it would indeed seem a bit abrupt. However, the other party referred to them as young masters and ladies, which meant that the heirs of various great families had gathered here, making Qin Chen's eyes light up.
He had positioned himself as a talented genius from the deep mountains who was uninformed about worldly affairs. Why would he retreat just because of someone else's scolding?
So, he smiled, ignoring the man, and continued forward.
"You dare to smile?" the middle-aged man coldly retorted.
"What if I do?" A mocking voice rang out as a carriage quickly rolled up and came to a halt, drawn by a magnificent unicorn steed with pure white wings.
This was said by the coachman, a young man dressed in luxurious fabrics, exuding great pride, his gaze sharper than a blade, coldly staring at the mountain guard.
"Yu Zhiqi!" The previous middle-aged man revealed a trace of fear, "So it’s the Zi Yun Fairy. I beg your pardon!"
Qin Chen was delighted to hear this; it was indeed the Zi Yun Fairy. The Zi Yun Fairy came from the Zi Yun family in the Martial Domain’s third heaven, a very large family with several Martial Gods. Moreover, it was rumored that the Zi Yun family had an excellent relationship with the Ji family, and the Zi Yun Fairy had connections with many disciples of the Ji family.
"Now that you know, get out of the way!" the coachman Yu Zhiqi said disdainfully.
"I only respect the Zi Yun Fairy, not you!" the middle-aged man retorted, "My house's Gu Changfeng is of equal standing with the Zi Yun Fairy, what are you being so arrogant for?"
Yu Zhiqi sneered, "How could Gu Changfeng even compare to my Zi Yun Fairy? Truly ignorant of the heights of heaven and depths of the earth!"