"Go back and recover."

"I take my leave."

"I take my leave."

Ying Hong and Wen Liang exchanged a glance with a slight bitter smile and turned to leave.

"Chen Yuan."

Xiao Jing's expression turned serious.

"Great Governor."

Chen Yuan cupped his fists.

"With this battle concluded, I will submit a memorial to His Majesty with the three Divine Envoys recommending you to take the position of Heavenly Divine Envoy."

"Thank you, Great Governor, thank you, all of you."

Chen Yuan, with a calm demeanor, expressed neither joy nor surprise while addressing Wu Tianxi and Zuo Tiancheng.

"It is what you deserve."

"Just don't tarnish the name of the four great Divine Envoys of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau."

Wu Tianxi said with a smile.

"Rest assured, Divine Envoy Wu."

"Alright, return for now. I will immediately submit a memorial."

Xiao Jing waved his hand.

"I take my leave."

Chen Yuan glanced at the onlooking Heavenly Patrol Envoys below, preparing to leave.

But Zhang Yantong suddenly sent a message to him:

"Meet me at the Zhang Mansion in one hour, I have something to discuss."

Chen Yuan nodded subtly and turned to fly away.

"Return to the hall!"

Xiao Jing said mildly.

...

...

The disturbance caused by the battle at the Heavenly Patrol Bureau's training ground did not dissipate but instead spread towards the capital through the mouths of the observing Heavenly Patrol Martial Artists, causing quite a stir.

The duel between Chen Yuan and Ying Hong and Wen Liang, though shielded by the dual formations of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau and the training ground, still made quite a commotion.

After all, the training ground was built for Dan Realm Masters and could hardly contain the power of a Yang Transformation True Master, so it drew the attention of many in the capital.

Even the Imperial Palace sent someone to inquire.

If it weren't for the location being the top martial force institution like the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, many of the powerful guardians of the capital would have moved at the news.

One shock had not subsided when another came.

Chen Yuan's name spread once again in the Jianghu circles of the capital.

If Ascending Immortal Tower had a ranking for True Masters, just from this battle, Chen Yuan would have rapidly climbed the ranks.

Returning to the Duke Wu'an Mansion, Chen Yuan timed his movements perfectly. At about the hour, he immediately set out, concealing his whereabouts, and arrived at the Zhang Mansion, where Zhang Yantong seemed to have been waiting for his arrival.

"Since you're here, have a seat."

As Zhang Yantong used his Divine Thought, the Spiritual Tea in the pot appeared like a nimble little snake in the air, swirled around, and landed in the teacup beside him.

It's not a difficult thing; even Dan Realm or Reach Profound Martial Artists can achieve this.

However, lower-level martial artists use Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy or their own external True Yuan, whereas Zhang Yantong employs another mysterious power: Divine Thought.

"Uncle invited me this time, may I ask for what purpose?"

Chen Yuan's eyes showed some doubt.

"This time, you thoroughly defeated Ying Hong and Wen Liang. The two of them have given up the idea of contending for the position of Heavenly Divine Envoy, making your chance almost certain."

"Thanks to Uncle for your help."

With a flicker in his eyes, Chen Yuan cupped his fists in thanks.

"Don't rush to thank yet. I said it's almost certain, but there's still a bit of uncertainty. Do you know why?" Zhang Yantong looked at him, his gaze somewhat serious.

Chen Yuan comprehended in his heart, his gaze turning towards the direction of the Imperial City:

"His Majesty?"

"You're correct. It is indeed His Majesty. Recently, I visited the Imperial Palace and met with His Majesty. Though he didn't say it explicitly, he implied a desire for you to become a Prince Consort by marrying Princess Pingyang."

Thinking of his daughter, Zhang Yantong felt a bit uneasy in his heart.

"If I don't marry her, the position of Heavenly Divine Envoy won't be mine?"

Chen Yuan asked solemnly.

"It's a possibility, but only a possibility. If only we Divine Envoys and the Great Governor recommend you, His Majesty might temporarily suppress your appointment.

But this time you serendipitously defeated Ying Hong and Wen Liang decisively in martial arts, leaving the entire Heavenly Patrol Bureau speechless.

Therefore, even I don't know if His Majesty will suppress you."

Zhang Yantong said.

Chen Yuan's lips curled into a cold smile, silently thinking how shameless Jingtai was.

"Actually, for you, becoming a Prince Consort is not a bad thing." Zhang Yantong advised.

The Emperor's intention was to have Zhang Yantong convey to Chen Yuan to seek the marriage with Princess Pingyang at the grand court meeting, and he naturally had to express it now.

Moreover, he personally believed that it's not a bad thing.

Becoming a Prince Consort would surely gain the Emperor's trust, and the resources provided would be much stronger, offering a vast backing for his growth.

Compared to that, the help from the Zhang family would be much less.

This was completely viewed from Chen Yuan's standpoint.

Yet, for some reason, Zhang Yantong could sense a resistance in Chen Yuan's eyes. Otherwise, with his cleverness, he should have realized it long ago.

Maintaining his feigned ignorance kept puzzling Zhang Yantong.

Outside the courtyard door, Zhang Wanshu, who was about to deliver a plate of dim sum to Zhang Yantong, paused upon hearing this, her expression turning a little grim, her graceful steps halting in place.

She was somewhat afraid of hearing an answer from Chen Yuan that she did not wish to hear.

However, her cultivation level was still too weak and was within the range of Divine Thoughts of Chen Yuan and Zhang Yantong, who noticed her approach but paid no attention.

Chen Yuan took a deep breath and firmly responded:

"Glory, wealth, power, and status... I, Chen, wish to earn them through my true abilities. Marrying into the Royal Family and being completely shackled by it is not my desire."

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