Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

During these two days, Chen Xiao had been comforting Manluo Sha, gradually pulling her out of the grief over King Yin’s assassination.

Meanwhile, Tian Han was preparing for the ascension ceremony.

After King Yin’s fall, the entire Yin Country was thrown into a frenzy and chaos; on the surface, all seemed calm, but underneath the waves were turbulent. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

After all, the transition of imperial power is a monumental challenge for any country, and turmoil is inevitable, especially for a place like Yin Country, already unstable, with warlords, nobles, and a very intricate social hierarchy.

And while Tian Han managed to seize control of the discourse within the royal family,

the external resistance remained significant.

He was well aware that tomorrow’s ascension ceremony would surely see some upheaval.

For instance, the other seven of the Eight Great Generals.

And those first-rate noble forces handed down through Yin Country’s history.

They all posed significant potential threats.

And what happens next...depends on the choices these forces make.

With the support of Chen Xiao, the State Preceptor, and the High Priest, he wasn’t overly worried.

But, to be cautious, he was still prepared to respond.

On the other side.

Leng Baiyu also received orders from Elder Mo.

The people sent by Elder Mo had arrived in Yin Country, ready to meet the two of them.

Chen Xiao and Leng Baiyu set off to meet them.

Soon, a few figures emerged from the airport in the capital city of Yin Country.

At the forefront stood a middle-aged man, exuding a commanding presence without anger.

Behind him followed a young man and woman.

However, what surprised Chen Xiao was that the woman looked somewhat familiar.

Zeng Yuning!

The gaudy vixen who slapped her at the Tang Family’s banquet!

Seeing Zeng Yuning, Chen Xiao’s expression became unpleasant.

Unexpectedly, among the people Elder Mo had sent, this woman was included.

He had no liking for this woman who worshiped foreign things and fawned on foreign lands.

And when Zeng Yuning saw Chen Xiao, her pretty face also turned ashen, as if the fiery sting of the slap rose on her face again.

"You must be Chief Instructor Leng and Mr. Chen, I’ve heard a lot about you!" The middle-aged man was quite graceful and greeted the two politely.

But Chen Xiao could see that the other party’s politeness was just a facade.

This middle-aged man’s eyes betrayed contempt for the two of them.

Chen Xiao couldn’t be bothered to deal with him.

Leng Baiyu said indifferently, "Mr. Zeng, please—"

She hadn’t expected Elder Mo to send the Zeng family’s public heir, Zeng Daonong.

The Zeng Family, the most peculiar among the Five Great Families of Kyoto.

For four generations, the Zeng Family had core members holding key positions in the central government, truly wielding power. Later, the family expanded into business and quickly rose, joining the ranks of the Five Great Families in just two or three decades.

People say the Tang Family is the strongest among the Five Clans of Kyoto.

But Leng Baiyu knew very well that while the Zeng Family was low-key, their strength was not inferior to the Tang Family.

Zeng Daonong before her was also an important figure in the central government, mainly engaged in foreign affairs. Thanks to this, over the years, the Zeng Family’s overseas business had flourished, complementing each other.

However, she did not expect that for such an important occasion, Zeng Daonong would bring his children, which surprised her greatly.

Bluntly speaking...he was representing the Divine Land, and what did his children count for?

Rather...a bit too mixed between public and private.

"Mr. Zeng, bringing your son and daughter to Yin Country this time, do you have other business matters?"

Zeng Daonong smiled lightly, "I just wanted to broaden their horizons a bit. After all, they still have a shallow experience and need some training."

Leng Baiyu raised her eyebrow, hearing Zeng Daonong hint at taking the two into the ascension ceremony?

"Mr. Zeng, as you should know, the identity you’re representing this time is not just the Zeng Family." she subtly reminded.

Zeng Daonong was somewhat displeased but still smiled, "Chief Instructor Leng, it’s fine."

Zeng Yuning chimed in, "Exactly, Elder Mo didn’t say anything, so Chief Instructor Leng might be overstepping a bit? Your task is to receive us; other matters, don’t concern you!"

"The most important thing is recognizing your place!"

Her sarcastic tone made Chen Xiao’s tone go cold, "Why don’t you tell us, where should we place ourselves?"

"This time, Elder Mo sent my father to represent the Divine Land in attending this grand event, showing our family’s importance. We are the subject, you are the object!"

"In the Divine Land, I admit you have some skills, but in Yin Country, we call the shots, after all, we are the honored guests of the new King!"

"Honored guests?" Chen Xiao laughed. If not for them, would the Zeng Family have the chance to become honored guests of Tian Han? Did Zeng Yuning truly consider herself that important?

"Okay, Yuning, there’s no need to argue, the truth will show in due time." Zeng Daonong said lightly, "We are representing the Divine Land, we must be humble and polite, not make a spectacle of ourselves."

"Arguing with people in public, such behavior loses grace, not our family’s style."

He seemed to be scolding Zeng Yuning but was actually insinuating that Chen Xiao was ignorant and impolite.

Zeng Yuning crossed her arms and sneered, "Father’s reprimand is right, only uncouth people resort to hitting and arguing with others! Not fit for elegant circles!"

Her Zeng Family was an official family with boundless wealth, people like Leng Baiyu and Chen Xiao were seen as mere brutes, utterly insignificant.

They had their dignity and pride.

Leng Baiyu scoffed coldly, "Mr. Zeng, you’re quite right, your daughter indeed needs to broaden her horizons, otherwise, she might make a fool of herself."

Zeng Daonong frowned, replying, "Thank you, Chief Instructor Leng, for your concern. I will take care of my children myself."

Zeng Yuning sneered, "Since you don’t welcome us, let’s not act together, shall we? It will spare us all discomfort, wouldn’t you agree?"

"Makes sense." Chen Xiao nodded.

Leng Baiyu couldn’t stand it either, saying coldly, "Since Mr. Zeng doesn’t want to be with us, so be it, I’ll report back to Elder Mo."

"Fine." Zeng Daonong didn’t show it outwardly, but indeed looked down on people like Leng Baiyu and Chen Xiao as mere martial artists.

The ascension ceremony’s attendees were either noble families or military aristocrats of Yin Country. Their Zeng Family had the credentials to participate, but to have Chen Xiao and Leng Baiyu join their glory, he felt uneasy.

He smiled casually, "I thought being able to bring Chief Instructor Leng and Mr. Chen into such a grand event as Yin Country’s ascension ceremony, a once-in-a-century event, would be exceptional, but since you two aren’t interested, let’s leave it at that."

Zeng Yuning pursed her lips and sneered, "Father, you’re overestimating certain people. This is Yin Country, not the Divine Land. We came to attend the ascension ceremony on a mission, some people might hope to bask in our glory to witness such grand occasions!"

"But since their attitude is so awful, forget it!"

"Without our lead, they won’t witness such grandeur in their lives!"