I Have A Qi Fortune Altar-Chapter 758 - 467: Lady, May I Come In? (Fan Nickname)_3

"You... have returned?"

Lady Xu’s eyes reddened slightly.

"I’m only stopping by temporarily, do not let word of my visit here leak out."

"Hmm... not even to your son?"

"He’s here too?"

Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised.

"He is resting in the city; he came to visit me," Lady Xu replied.

"Hmm... then meeting him wouldn’t hurt."

Chen Yuan contemplated for a moment before saying.

He was about to set off for Shuzhou, and it seemed not bad to learn more about his destination beforehand.

"I will immediately go and call him."

Lady Xu nodded repeatedly and then quickly departed with two maids, leaving only the four of them in the grand hall in the blink of an eye.

Chen Yuan glanced over each of them one by one, revealing a faint smile:

"My friends, it’s been a long time."

"We think of you constantly, my lord," they hastened to reply.

Compared to the time before he had left, Han Yu and Du Ming’s cultivation had improved in the mere two months, their auras becoming more condensed and imposing.

This was normal, as leading a region always served to foster growth.

Moreover, with Chen Yuan’s support, it was normal for their cultivation to improve rapidly; it’s just a pity that they were still some distance away from breaking through.

Chen Yuan’s fingers tapped constantly on the table as he asked in a deep voice:

"How are things now?"

They all knew what Chen Yuan was inquiring about and promptly reported all that had occurred in these past few months, although Chen Yuan had been in correspondence all along.

But, considering the vast distance, they dared not reveal too much for fear of leaking information, and not having an exotic treasure like the "Heavenly Book," they knew there were discrepancies in their knowledge.

Now that he had returned, of course, he wanted to understand everything in detail.

Delegating authority did not mean neglecting it.

He enjoyed the feeling of controlling power.

Liu Zhengsong, Han Yu, and Du Ming each reported in turn. All things considered, the situation was proceeding steadily. The Government, having pledged complete loyalty to Chen Yuan, was firmly under his control.

There would be no dissenting voices.

On the citizen’s side, following Chen Yuan’s earlier instructions, Liu Zhengsong had relaxed many restrictions, setting up porridge shelters and repairing roads, using work-for-aid schemes and other methods, helping many refugees settle in the vast Tangshan Prefecture.

At the same time, he didn’t forget to promote Chen Yuan’s reputation by stepping back into the shadows himself, saying everything was due to the advice that the Green Envoy, Chen Yuan, had given before his departure.

That’s what caused countless citizens of Tangshan to remember Chen Yuan with gratitude.

That was the reason, upon his arrival in Tangshan Prefecture, why the Power of All Living Beings gathered to him.

Chen Yuan offered words of encouragement and praise, saying that Liu Zhengsong had done well and that this was the true way of governance, that he truly had ability, but it was a pity he was confined to a corner of Tangshan.

These words made Liu Zhengsong quite fearful, and he hurriedly deflected, saying it was all thanks to Chen Yuan’s merits and so on.

Han Yu mostly managed the Heavenly Patrol Guard and the expanding outside influence, saying that no one in Tangshan’s Heavenly Patrol Bureau dared to harbor disloyalty anymore, all were faithful to Chen Yuan,

and now their influence was growing ever larger, taking root not only in the nearby State offices, but also extending the trade routes beyond Qingzhou.

Although some envious people caused trouble along the way, they were all cleared out with the help of the Golden Envoy, Jiang.

As for Du Ming, his power lay within the Military Equipment Army, mentioning the current state of the force, which was beginning to form a ten-thousand-man battle formation capable of fighting against a Grandmaster.

He hoped Chen Yuan would find the time for a visit.

Many of the soldiers knew they served Chen Yuan, but most had not seen him, and they harbored this wish.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Yuan agreed.

During the conversation, Lady Xu arrived at the grand hall with her son, Ouyang Zhi. As soon as he entered, Ouyang Zhi kneeled on one knee and said in a deep voice,

"It has been months, yet father’s elegance surpasses the past. Your son holds utmost admiration!"

Chen Yuan looked at him, speechless for a moment.

He really hadn’t intended to become Ouyang Zhi’s father, but as the latter persisted, Chen Yuan gradually went along with it.

After bringing Ouyang Zhi, Lady Xu intelligently bowed and retreated.

Ouyang Zhi also hurriedly reported everything that had happened in Hidden Soldier Valley during this time, not daring to conceal a single detail, as if he had truly stepped into the role of ’son’.

"Not bad."

Chen Yuan offered some encouragement.

"To receive father’s praise, no matter how hard or tiring, it is all worthwhile," Ouyang Zhi said with a smile on his face.

Once everyone had arrived, Chen Yuan had food and wine brought out and had a hearty drink with the four of them, which stirred their emotions; they kept toasting during the feast.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes,

Chen Yuan changed the topic and started planning their next steps, which actually was revisiting old matters. The first was to treat the people well. He had tasted the sweetness of the Power of All Living Beings, and being kind to the people was also a form of repayment.

Since there wasn’t much to gain from them, why not earn a reputation for being virtuous? As the reputation gradually grew and spread throughout Jianghu, it would mean that when it was time to take action in the future, he could receive support.

His vision was to sculpt himself into a widely known loyal minister, so when everyone in the world advised him to rebel, he would do so!

Secondly, to accumulate grain and fodder, frequently train the troops to make their battle formations even stronger.

After all, he had heard that the Border Army’s elite, when formed into a battle array, could fight against a True Monarch!

And there were many other wonderful uses as well.

Thirdly, to manufacture standard weapons and expand military equipment.

Fourth, to continue taking root in various prefectures of Qingzhou, and to recruit Loose Cultivators. He was willing to offer authority and Primordial Crystals to get them to willingly work for him.

Listning to the increasingly clear plans, the men understood what Chen Yuan wanted to do and, amid their fear, were even more excited!

After a long discussion that lasted half a day, they concluded as the sky began to darken. After sending the men away, Chen Yuan let out a long breath and slowly headed to the backyard.

Outside the room where Lady Xu resided, Chen Yuan waved his hand to send away several maids, then knocked on the door and said lightly,

"My Lady, may I come in?"

"Mmm...."

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The arrangements for premium fans and their titles are starting to get underway.

The first wave of fan titles is prioritized for brothers who want to sponsor and for Alliance Hierarchs as a way to give back for the support.

It will be distributed fairly afterward.

That is a matter for later, not to be discussed now.

Let’s discuss what might be a good name for the fan titles.

Stalwart of Jian’an.

Legacy of Wei Wu.

Son of Qi Fortune.

Chosen Son of Heaven.

Shi Tou’s Little Fanboys....

The above are some ideas discussed by book friends in the group. If anyone has a more suitable idea, feel free to leave a comment.

Whichever category receives more support, that’s the one we’ll choose.

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