Chapter 716: Chapter 625: Entering the Palace, Audience with the Emperor (Part 2)

There’s even a sense of transcending countless trials and tribulations to reach a state of serenity.

He didn’t know what Qin An was thinking, but this calmness alone was enough to astonish him.

Qin An shook his head slightly and said, "If I let these matters disturb my heart, I might have died on my way to the Celestial Cloud Path long ago."

From the moment Qin An entered this circle, he had already established a principle for himself, which was to maintain absolute calmness no matter the pressure or danger.

Panic and other emotions have no value at all.

They not only add chaos but also plunge oneself into endless crises.

Only by maintaining absolute calmness can one break through.

As for the various dangers mentioned by the General Mansion earlier, they will naturally be faced one by one after arriving at the capital.

And after confronting these dangers, Qin An naturally has ways to resolve them one by one.

Thinking too much now or worrying about this matter will only add pressure to oneself.

"General Mansion, is there anyone else to be cautious of?" Qin An asked again.

Upon hearing this, the General Mansion shook his head slightly and said, "No, the rest of those forces should be watched, but they don’t pose as great a threat as these individuals, so you only need to be careful with these people."

The General Mansion didn’t want to say anything more.

Just like he told Yu Feng, he wouldn’t involve himself too much in Qin An’s matters.

Everything should develop naturally for Qin An; this is the best way.

Qin An stood up and said, "If that’s the case, when should I set out for the capital?"

The General Mansion thought for a moment and said, "According to past rules, once you receive news of going to the capital, you must proceed within three days. Prepare yourself during this time."

Qin An nodded slightly, "I have other duties to attend to, so I’ll take my leave now."

Having settled this matter, Qin An planned to return, organize his thoughts briefly, and then head to the capital alone to meet with the emperor.

General Mansion raised his hand and said, "I will have Yu Feng accompany you on this journey."

"Yu Feng had an epiphany on the way back and reached the Unity Realm, so he will accompany you to the capital to meet the emperor. You can support each other."

This is the maximum support the General Mansion can offer Qin An.

If he did more, the higher-ups wouldn’t allow it.

After all, this would mean involvement in the power struggle of the royal court.

If things escalated, ten heads might not be enough to roll.

Qin An thought of the young man outside, nodded, "Okay."

He had no objections.

In fact, having company on this journey is better than traveling alone.

At least it can relieve the exhaustion of the journey.

...

Qin An left the place and returned to his residence.

After returning, he pondered briefly and made plans for the last few days.

He intended to continue practicing to advance his skills in the healer and dancer professions.

After all, improvement in strength comes from squeezing every bit of time, and he didn’t want to waste any opportunity for advancement.

Time passed swiftly, and three days went by in a blur.

During these three days, no one disturbed Qin An.

However, the news of Qin An’s imminent departure to the capital to meet the emperor spread throughout the Celestial Cloud Path.

Everyone knew that Qin An had reached the Unity Realm, and the astonishment within their hearts was unparalleled.

Those who understood Qin An’s journey considered it legendary.

In such a short time, he rose from a small county to become a Unity Realm expert in a Tao-level City.

There have been none before, and perhaps there will be none after.

Yet throughout the awe, fear, and respect directed at him, Qin An calmly continued honing his skills.

The sun was shining brightly today when Qin An stepped out and found Yu Feng already waiting outside.

Yu Feng looked Qin An up and down, a smile playing on his lips, "Let’s go, Mr. Qin, on this journey to meet the emperor, we must support each other."

Qin An nodded slightly and walked with Yu Feng towards the Internal Affairs Department.

The two of them each took a fast horse and prepared to ride towards the nearest official road.

However, upon reaching the entrance, a group of people were already waiting there.

Qin An looked up and found that these people were all familiar faces.

Among them were members of the Evil Extermination Bureau, as well as individuals from various other forces.

Within the Evil Extermination Bureau were Bai Lingfeng, Li Moyun, and even General Mansion, who had initially accompanied him to the Celestial Cloud Path, were waiting there.

They looked at Qin An with eyes full of complexity, as if witnessing the rise of a legend.

And among the other factions, Qin An was surprised to see the Dragon Palace force present.

At this moment, Princess Long San stood at the forefront among many Dragon Princes.

This confirmed her position as the Dragon Crown Prince.

And Dragon Tianxing, once a member of a neglected branch, was now clad in finery, standing before numerous Dragon Demons.

His success was largely due to Qin An, and he was now regularly expanding his faction.

These forces viewed Qin An with eyes full of complexity and, even more so, respect.

Even a leader like the Old Dragon King slightly bowed to show his respect.

Qin An now far surpassed his past self, at the Unity Realm—one of the few masters of the Celestial Cloud Path—so no one dared to act presumptuously.

Bai Lingfeng stepped forward first and clasped his hands in salute to Qin An on behalf of everyone, "Qin An, the journey to meet the emperor is a long and perilous one—be careful, and prioritize your life if danger arises."

No excessive pleasantries, nor many words of farewell—everyone was a child of the Jianghu and naturally wouldn’t mind the details.

Thus, these simple and sincere words better expressed the crowd’s concern for Qin An.

Yu Feng was also slightly surprised.

He had thought Qin An had a cold demeanor and that he would rather act than speak.

Yet such a person managed to establish great prestige on the Celestial Cloud Path, proving Qin An’s personal magnetism beyond imagination.

Qin An pondered for a moment, then similarly clasped his hands in salute, "Thank you all for coming to see me off. During my brief stay on the Celestial Cloud Path, collaborating with all of you has been an honor, and moving forward, I leave the Celestial Cloud Path to your care."

He didn’t speak any nonsense, trying to keep his words as concise as possible.

Bai Lingfeng nodded, "Rest assured, Qin An, that we will guard everything you have contributed with care."

With that, he turned his body and bowed slightly.

"Please, ascend to your journey."

Qin An didn’t waste any more words, lifting the reins and urging his horse forward swiftly.

Yu Feng shook his head slightly, accustomed to Qin An’s disposition, and rode his horse to follow him onto the official road.

Soon, the figures of the two disappeared at the far end of the road.

Li Moyun gazed at the gradually retreating silhouette of Qin An with a trace of perplexity in his voice, "I truly did not expect he could achieve such levels, yet this time, it is a monumental danger for him."

"And when is it not?" Bai Lingfeng laughed, "But he’s that sort of person; no matter the danger, he can endure."

"Plus, he can rejuvenate like a phoenix in the midst of peril; for him, each risk is not just a life-and-death challenge but an opportunity to gain rebirth power."

"I believe this journey to the capital, with his presence, will change everything."

Upon hearing Bai Lingfeng’s high praise, everyone revealed a thoughtful expression.

But looking back, they all understood.

Bai Lingfeng’s evaluation wasn’t out of place, given Qin An’s various experiences—all indeed as Bai Lingfeng described, fraught with numerous dangers.

Still, he remained unshaken, like a steadfast beacon.

Even that formidable Heavenly Demon Envoy couldn’t unsettle him.

Perhaps this trip to the capital to meet the emperor is a true transformation for Qin An.

Soon after, the crowd dispersed.

The place fell into tranquility.