Chapter three hundred and fifty second sudden invitation
"You want me to go to Dingzhou as a 'bounty hunter' in the north?"
In the reception hall of the inner courtyard of Valley Manor, Chen Yingduan sat at the front with a surprised look on his face.
"That's right, it's just a formality on behalf of the Beidi Governor's Mansion!"
General Lei was sitting in the guest seat and explained with a relaxed tone and a smile: "There is a group of criminal thieves, led by three direct brothers. The strongest one is born strong, and the weakest one has acquired great achievements!"
Having said this, he subconsciously glanced at Ling Feng, who was sitting not far away, and continued: "This group of gangsters is so bold that they have committed numerous murders in the hinterland of Daqi. They are wanted by the government and cannot wait to flee to Dingzhou!"
"The experts sent by the imperial court and the local garrison in Dingzhou have surrounded this group of criminal thieves, and invited the governments of several nearby states to send elite personnel to participate in the encirclement and suppression!"
Tsk!
This bullshit siege, why does it feel like you are trying to use the heads of those gangsters to establish their authority? Do you really think that others are fools?
Chen Ying was not polite and directly expressed his thoughts. He said angrily: "General Lei, can you tell the truth? This way I will feel confident!"
"Yes, the court has this intention!"
General Lei's attitude was honest, he nodded and said with a smile: "No matter what you think in your heart, you must give face to the court no matter what!"
Chen Ying nodded to express understanding...
"Besides me, are there any other masters?"
It’s not a big deal to go take a look, as General Lei said, it’s just a formality.
"I will lead the team myself this time!"
General Lei's face flashed with joy, and he said in a deep voice: "Let's not mention the rest. The strongest one has just penetrated one or two of the eight extraordinary meridians!"
Hearing this, Chen Ying did not ask any more questions...
General Lei's meaning is already quite obvious. He is the face of this 'civilian bounty hunter', and at least he cannot be underestimated by the surrounding state capitals.
"When to set off?"
He didn't find it too troublesome and asked with a smile: "How long does it take to go to Dingzhou this time?"
"Leave in three days!"
General Lei said with a smile: "As for the time required for the round trip, if you relax a little about one and a half months, it will be enough even if there are any accidents!"
Chen Ying nodded in approval...
As far as he knew, the journey from Beidicheng to Dingyuan, the capital of Dingzhou, took about seven or eight days by light vehicle and fast horseback.
It took almost half a month to go back and forth, and another half month to watch the imperial court send experts to attack the foreign pirates, which was more than enough time.
In this case, there is nothing to say. We have agreed with General Lei to meet at the gate of Beidi City when we set off, and the matter is settled.
After General Lei left with satisfaction, Ling Feng, who had been silent until now, suddenly said: "Master, do you want me to come with you?"
When he said this, his face was full of hope and eagerness to try.
"forget it!"
Chen Ying rolled his eyes and said angrily: "If you really want to follow me, I'm afraid General Lei won't be captured directly by the experts sent by the imperial court and surrounding state capitals!"
Ling Feng grinned, revealing two rows of strong white teeth, with a look of disapproval on his face, obviously not paying much attention to Chen Ying's reminder.
Chen Ying sneered and said in a calm tone: "If two or three innate masters attack me, can you withstand it?"
Hearing this, Ling Feng's face changed slightly, and he wanted to say "I can stand it" forcefully.
However, when I met Chen Ying's half-smiling eyes, I couldn't help but feel guilty and embarrassed to speak.
If he were really surrounded by two or three innate masters like Xiong Gang, even if he risked his life, he would only be able to severely injure one of them, and he would inevitably die.
Isn’t it good to be alive?
"This time I'm going to Dingzhou for a formality. Brother Ling, you just stay here in the manor and take charge!"
Seeing that Ling Feng's expression was no longer insistent, Chen Ying said slowly: "The manor is my foundation, and it is also where you started. Whatever you can do in the future, the development of the manor is very important. I don't want to travel far away.
When I came back, the manor had changed its owner!"
Ling Feng looked shocked and didn't believe it: "With the background of the owner of the village, is it possible that anyone else would dare to take advantage of the manor?"
He was not a fool. Before choosing to form an alliance with Chen Ying, he had naturally found out the details about Chen Ying.
Although the third son of Chen Longcheng, the most powerful man in the North, was just a commoner, he didn't have to worry about being bullied by outsiders.
Chen Ying's own strength is unfathomable, and coupled with his extraordinary background, no matter who is powerful in the North and wants to make an idea, he has to weigh it carefully.
"Haha, what I'm worried about is that the government will reach out!"
Facing Ling Feng, a guest ally, Chen Ying chose to tell the truth and said in a slow voice: "The income from the manor is quite amazing, and it continues to produce precious elixirs. I'm afraid that some people in the mansion can't bear to reach out randomly.
ah!"
Hearing this, Ling Feng was dumbfounded and at a loss...
Although Chen Ying did not explain in detail the disputes within the Zhenbei Palace, some things can still be guessed.
There are also storytellers here in the Northland, and there are many gossip stories about the inside of wealthy families. As long as you think about it a little, you can basically guess the general outline.
Ling Feng is not really a fool. Since he has chosen Chen Ying as his ally, he naturally has no intention of jumping ship at will.
At least, for a young master like Chen Ying, his attitude towards him was quite polite and not arrogant. It was not like he had never seen what a powerful young master looked like.
"Don't worry, Master, unless I encounter a powerful enemy that I can't resist, the control of the manor will never be lost!"
After just a moment's thought, Ling Feng made a decisive statement and said with a smile: "The second young master of Zhenbei Palace, Chen Wu, is quite capable. If he comes over, I will definitely have to 'entertain him' well. What do you think, the owner of the village?"
"So good!"
Chen Ying clapped her hands and said with a smile: "But don't go too far with your methods. There are still several powerful internal martial arts masters in the palace!"
It is both a warning and a reminder...
Sure enough, Ling Feng's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly, obviously thinking about it!
Smiling softly, Chen Ying was too lazy to pay attention to Ling Feng's thoughts. After spending half a day explaining everything, she returned to the palace with her maid Hua Hong.
After all, this time I went to Dingzhou on behalf of the Northland to bear witness, so I had to talk to the big guys in the mansion.
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The news of Chen Ying's return to the palace reached the ears of the princess and her mother immediately.
"If this guy doesn't stay well at Valley Manor, why would he suddenly come back home?"
The mistress of the princess's palace has become accustomed to life without Chen Ying, and is very dissatisfied with Chen Ying's sudden return to the palace.
No one can answer...
However, Chen Xiong, who had been restrained in the mansion recently, rushed to the small courtyard where Chen Ying lived after hearing the news.
"Third brother, third brother, I heard that Ling Feng joined the manor?"
She hadn't been back for a long time, so the small courtyard where Chen Ying lived was naturally full of dust. At this time, Huahong was directing the maids on the lower floors of the mansion to clean up. Chen Ying took a clean chair and sat at the door of the small courtyard.
Hearing Chen Xiong's anxious inquiry, Chen Ying said with a smile: "Yes, there are too few masters in the Valley Manor who can suppress the younger ones. I can't have to do everything myself, or be restrained in the manor and unable to move, right?"
"Isn't there still me?"
Chen Xiong pointed at his nose and said dissatisfied: "What, third brother doesn't think so of my strength?"
"I like it, but Aunt Zhao may not agree to it!"
Waving her hand, Chen Ying said angrily: "If you really want to stay in the valley manor, wouldn't you just follow me from now on? Will Aunt Zhao agree?"
Hearing this, Chen Xiong was immediately discouraged...
What Chen Ying said is to the point.
Based on his observations and opinions, Aunt Zhao had great expectations for her own son Chen Xiong, and naturally she was not happy for Chen Xiong to hang out with him, the third child.
They are all bastards, how can they become famous?
By the way, Chen Xiong has been restrained in the house recently and cannot go out. This is probably what he meant.
Aunt Zhao was worried that Chen Xiong had been completely won over by Chen Ying, so she acted like this, which made Chen Ying feel dumbfounded.
Of course, he didn't mean to ridicule or ridicule, he had a loving mother's heart.
"What are you frustrated for?"
Seeing Chen Xiong's dejected look, Chen Ying said with a smile: "It's not like I won't let you go to the manor in the future. If you want to learn from Ling Feng, he won't refuse!"
"I'm afraid that the number of times I can go to the manor will become less and less in the future!"
The depression on Chen Xiong's face has not gone away, he is still unhappy, and muttered: "My mother plans to send me to Pegasus Hall, and I may not have enough time to come back in the future!"
"Pegasus Hall?"
Chen Ying looked confused and asked curiously: "What kind of existence is this? Why have I never heard of it before?"
Seeing Chen Ying like this, the frustration on Chen Xiong's face was instantly wiped away, and he said triumphantly: "Don't you know, third brother? I heard from my mother that Pegasus Hall is amazing. It is the northwest region of the empire in recent decades."
The fastest rising sect in the world!"
Jianghu sect!
Chen Ying's heart was shocked when he heard this, and he looked at Chen Xiong, who was elated and proud, with bright eyes, and put on a posture of listening.
Sure enough, his gesture aroused Chen Xiong's interest in the conversation, and he said happily: "I heard from my mother that there are many masters in Pegasus Hall. Looking at the entire northwest region of the empire, they are among the most powerful forces!"
"Tell me, who are the masters in Pegasus Hall, and how strong are they?"
Chen Ying asked curiously: "Such a force should be famous. Why haven't I heard of it before?"
"I heard from my mother that the master of Pegasus Hall, several deputy masters, and several elders are either acquired peaks or innately strong. They are very powerful!"
Chen Xiong explained enthusiastically: "I heard from my mother that Pegasus Hall used to develop mainly in the west of the empire, but now there are signs of expansion in the north!"
Although the explanation was not very clear, Chen Ying did not break the casserole and ask for the truth. He just smiled and said: "This opportunity is rare. You must seize it well this time. Don't waste this great opportunity!"
"Of course, I will be able to join the master of Pegasus Hall as soon as I go there, and my strength will definitely increase rapidly in the future!"
Chen Xiong glanced at Chen Ying and said proudly: "Third brother, you have to work hard too, don't let me surpass you in a few moments..."