Mu Feiyu's breakthrough and his preparation to challenge the New Talent Rankings shook the various major powers in Weishui County City.
Every move made by Mu Feiyu of the Mu Family became the top priority for all major Family powers to observe!
For the true Family powers within Weishui County City, while Mu Feiyu's martial Dao Realm of Inner Qi Third Level, Tianlin Descends Peak, was enough to dominate an area, it was not the crucial issue for powers with such deep foundations.
What they truly cared about was Mu Feiyu's future!
The younger generation in any power represents the future of that power!
If Mu Feiyu could ascend the New Talent Rankings, it would symbolize the prosperity of the Mu Family's destiny, heralding the rise of a young Prodigy in Weishui County City!
According to the tracing of past Prodigies who made it onto the rankings, anyone who could ascend the New Talent Rankings, as long as they didn't die prematurely, would surely enter the Profound Light Realm!
If their ranking on the New Talent Rankings could enter the top thirty, then more than half of those Prodigies could enter the Mystic Light Middle Stage!
For Prodigies who could rank in the top ten on the New Talent Rankings, it basically meant they had a guaranteed spot as a top expert!
Top expert!
The Weishui Four Great Families were able to lead the other families and be called the Four Great Families precisely because each of these Four Great Families had a top expert holding down the fort!
Triple Light Penetration, sixty years without decline, is what defines a top expert!
While all major powers focused their attention on Mu Feiyu of the Mu Family and Liu Ziming of the Liu Family, a carriage silently left Weishui County City.
As the carriage left Weishui County City, a young man at the city gate waved goodbye.
"Sir! Have a safe journey!"
Zeng Jihe cupped his fists in a salute, respectfully seeing Chen Ping'an off.
"Xiao Zeng, go back!"
Chen Ping'an waved his hand behind him.
A few days ago, besides finding Monkey Head Da Shan, he also found Zeng Jihe. After asking for his own opinion, Chen Ping'an prepared to bring him along.
When he reached Baishi City, he would need a trusted confidant who could handle affairs smoothly.
Xiao Zeng was an excellent choice!
Speaking of which, with his intentional support, Xiao Zeng was now also a person at Qi Blood Level One Perfection. Compared to some true Geniuses, his progress was not too fast, but compared to ordinary people, he was also considered to have considerable talent.
Worth cultivating!
Indeed, many who had the potential to reach high Qi Blood Realms were buried among ordinary people. They might have remarkable martial Dao talent but lacked a suitable opportunity. Without this opportunity, they would live their lives in mediocrity. But if they could seize this opportunity, their lives would usher in a new chapter. How this chapter unfolds is entirely up to them!
Once Chen Ping'an arrived in Baishi City and established himself, he would then call Xiao Zeng over. With Xiao Zeng's current martial Dao progress, he might be able to enter the Qi Blood Second Realm by then!
Chen Ping'an had decided that if Xiao Zeng could successfully break through before then, he would arrange a provisional Chief Constable position for him!
A small city was not like Weishui County City; a Qi Blood Second Realm individual serving as a provisional Chief Constable was barely qualified.
The carriage gradually moved further away, but Zeng Jihe remained standing, watching Chen Ping'an depart until he was out of sight.
"Sir, Xiao Zeng wishes you a smooth official career and peace!"
Zeng Jihe thought silently to himself.
What he didn't notice was that shortly after Chen Ping'an left, a person standing not far away quickly ran towards the city and disappeared into the crowd.
......
The sun was just right, and the breeze was gentle.
Chen Ping'an drove the carriage, with Chen Er'ya and Shaoyao sitting inside. He sat outside the carriage, listening to the whispers inside, feeling the refreshing breeze on his face, and his mood was pleasant.
While driving, Chen Ping'an's gaze swept over the yan ling saber beside him, and he recalled his conversation with Mu Wanjun yesterday.
"Ping'an, Baishi City is fraught with unpredictable changes. Although your combat strength is considerable, you must still be careful. This saber is a small gift from me as a parting gesture."
A gift?
Chen Ping'an truly hadn't expected Mu Wanjun to give him a gift. His first reaction at the time was to refuse, not intending to accept it.
But Mu Wanjun was very persistent, insisting that Chen Ping'an accept it.
"Ping'an, please accept this saber! With this saber by your side, it will be of some assistance to you, and I can feel a little more at ease."
"What happened before, my Mu Family owes you a great deal! Accepting this saber can be considered some compensation!"
"Although your hundred pattern blade is not bad, it's just an ordinary sharp weapon. If you encounter an evenly matched opponent and fall into a bitter struggle, it might not be very effective! Furthermore, if your opponent's weapon is superior, it might even hinder you!"
"......"
Mu Wanjun said a lot, and eventually, Chen Ping'an accepted this yan ling saber.
This yan ling saber had fine iron patterns on its blade, and its edge was sharp and bright, meticulously crafted by a renowned smith in Wei River. It was a high-quality sharp weapon!
Its quality was a whole notch higher than the hundred pattern blade Chen Ping'an used before!
A high-quality sharp weapon, even for an expert at Inner Qi Third Level, Tianlin Descends Peak, was considered an excellent and handy weapon!
This gift was not only immensely precious on the surface but, more importantly, represented Mu Wanjun's sincerity.
"Ping'an, be careful in Baishi City. If things become impossible, you must prioritize preserving your life!"
Mu Wanjun's words echoed in Chen Ping'an's mind.
It was evident that the death of the former Deputy Commander still had a significant impact on Mu Wanjun. The unpredictable changes in Baishi City were not just empty words. Even within Weishui County City, the power struggles could be felt.
Sitting in the carriage, Chen Ping'an looked at the yan ling saber beside him again, firmly keeping Mu Wanjun's kind intention in his heart.
"It is indeed a handy and good saber! I imagine it will be very satisfying to kill people with!"
Chen Ping'an raised his head, looked at the clear blue sky, and narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Tonight, it's a night for killing!"
The reason he didn't hire a coachman for this assignment and chose to drive himself was precisely this.
The carriage had left the city; tonight, he would return to Wei River to settle old scores!
He had never forgotten the matter concerning Fang Rui!
Before, when his strength was weak, he had to swallow his anger and think twice before acting. But now, with his martial Dao initially formed, if he still acted that way, then his cultivation would have been in vain!
Tonight, Fang Rui's life must be taken!
.......
About an hour after Chen Ping'an's carriage left Weishui County City, several figures on fast horses galloped towards the city's outskirts.
"Young Master, slow down!"
Fang Shicheng rode behind Fang Rui, fearing he might accidentally fall off his horse.
Compared to them, Fang Rui's martial Dao Realm was still weaker.
Fang Rui galloped on his horse, feeling incredibly exhilarated, completely ignoring Fang Shicheng.
In his mind, he recalled what his father had told him the night before last.
"Fang Rui, as a son of a Family, you should handle matters gently. If there's a grudge, if it can be resolved peacefully, then resolve it peacefully. If not... then you must be sharp and decisive, avoid hesitation, and act cleanly and swiftly, striking with thunderous force!"
"Since he could kill Shadowless Kick, the retainer you found, no matter the reason, it means your previous judgment of him was definitely flawed. To kill him, Inner Qi First Level is not enough strength! Take my waist token and go find Tower-Bearer Ding Tong; have him kill Chen Ping'an!"
"Remember, not within the city! The previous incident had a very bad impact! He's about to be transferred, isn't he? So wait until he leaves the city to make your move!"
"Act cleanly and swiftly, striking with thunderous force!"
In Fang Rui's mind, his father's words echoed, feeling deafeningly insightful.
Tower-Bearer Ding Tong, Inner Qi Second Level Perfection!
With him making a move, Chen Ping'an! This time, let's see how you'll escape!