Wuguan.

"Cloud Traveling Step..."

In a large courtyard, dozens of irregularly placed wooden dummies stood, and a figure dressed in a white coat and tied pants moved above them in a strange route. At first, it seemed like a child learning to walk, but as it progressed, the speed increased, and soon only a white shadow could be seen floating back and forth, nowhere to be found.

After half an hour, the white shadow leapt down from the wooden dummies, slightly panting, and the maid beside him quickly came forward to offer a towel.

Chen Mo took the towel, wiping his sweat while checking the system panel.

[Name: Chen Mo.]

[Age: 20.]

[Cultivation Technique: Purple Sun Transformation Skill (Great Success 43921.5/100000).]

[Realm: Divine Power (Third Grade).]

[Power: 2434.]

[Skills: Great Sun Qi Slash (Intermediate 102530/6000000), Sun-Shooting Arrow (Basic 725860/1000000), Cloud Traveling Step (Advanced 0/10000).]

...

Over the past year or so, Chen Mo had increased his cultivation technique experience by over twenty-five thousand points.

Of course, simply eating meat and absorbing Solar Purple Qi wouldn't yield so much.

After all, the sun doesn't shine every day.

It's because his status rose, his influence expanded, allowing him to gain more resources, and he almost had innate spiritual objects to consume daily.

At this rate, in another three years, he would be able to break through to a Second-Grade Martial Artist.

Compared to those who only broke through to Upper Third-Grade Martial Artists in their sixties or seventies, his speed was quite fast.

As for this Cloud Traveling Step, Chen Mo obtained it from Wu Mi, a top-tier body technique martial arts from the Wu Family.

With the help of the system, Chen Mo cultivated Cloud Traveling Step to an advanced level.

With such speed, even the full-speed running Snow Dragon Steed couldn't match him.

Of course, Cloud Traveling Step not only increases speed but also has evasion capabilities and stamina.

After resting for a while, Chen Mo planned to practice archery again, but just then, Sun Meng came to report that the envoy from Prince Huai had arrived to negotiate with him.

Chen Mo's lips curled slightly, "Finally, they've come," and then asked, "Who is the envoy?"

"Marquis, it seems to be an old acquaintance of yours, it's Diwu Fusheng," Sun Meng replied.

"Diwu Fusheng..." Chen Mo murmured, then his eyes lit up, "Go call Liu Ji for me."

"Understood."

Soon, Liu Ji arrived in front of Chen Mo.

"Marquis, you called for me," Liu Ji asked, cupping his hands.

Chen Mo nodded and smiled, "Sir, an old acquaintance of yours has arrived."

Liu Ji was taken aback.

"From Fengzhou," Chen Mo hinted.

"Diwu Fusheng," Liu Ji's eyebrows furrowed.

Chen Mo nodded, then said, "He came here representing Prince Huai to negotiate with me. Since I'm feeling a bit unwell, I'll ask you to go talk to him instead..."

Saying that, Chen Mo whispered a few words in Liu Ji's ear.

Chen Mo knew about the conflict between Diwu Fusheng and Liu Ji, and found it quite interesting to have them discuss.

Liu Ji also found it interesting; when they worked as staff officers for Prince Huai, he was always overshadowed by Diwu Fusheng.

Now that Diwu Fusheng came to negotiate, which basically meant coming to ask for a favor, Liu Ji fully intended to make things difficult for Diwu Fusheng.

"Rest assured, Marquis, I will ensure your satisfaction," Liu Ji said.

Chen Mo nodded.

...

As expected, in the hall, when Diwu Fusheng saw Liu Ji again, his expression became quite colorful.

Seeing the change in Diwu Fusheng's expression, Liu Ji felt a burst of joy, and actively stepped forward to shake Diwu Fusheng's hand, with an expression like meeting an old friend after a long absence, "Brother Fusheng, it's been months since we last met, why have you come?"

Diwu Fusheng: "..."

He clearly remembered that they never got along, so when did their relationship become so good?

"I have business with the Marquis, and I represent the Prince. I have no interest in idle gossip with a traitorous scoundrel," Diwu Fusheng unceremoniously shook off Liu Ji's hand, speaking coldly.

If they were still under Prince Huai, Liu Ji would have been angry at this moment, but now, he wasn't angry at all. He ordered tea to be made, saying, "I know, and I know you're here to negotiate with the Marquis. It's just that the Marquis isn't feeling well today, so he sent me to talk with Brother Fusheng."

While speaking, Liu Ji was constantly observing Diwu Fusheng's expression.

Hearing this, Diwu Fusheng's face darkened, looking as if he'd eaten a fly. He didn't believe Chen Mo didn't know about his conflict with Liu Ji, and now sending Liu Ji to talk to him was an insult...

"I don't talk to dogs," Diwu Fusheng mocked with disdain. He already looked down on Liu Ji and now looked down even more, immediately shouting, "Marquis, is this how you treat guests?"

However, the only response Diwu Fusheng received was Liu Ji's cold laughter, "You're just a dog under Prince Huai, don't compare who's more noble among dogs.

The Marquis said, if you don't want to talk, you can leave. After all, there's nothing to discuss between the Marquis and you treacherous rebels."

These words really hit Diwu Fusheng's core, as he had promised Prince Huai he could rescue Princess Consort Huai and others.

Helpless, Diwu Fusheng could only sit down, just as the tea was ready.

Liu Ji sat at the head, took a sip of tea, and said, "Prince Huai is indecisive, missing opportunities, and acts like a woman, unlike a hero of an era. The Marquis is a young prodigy, decisive and swift, possessing kindness and care for the people, with promising prospects. Why not switch allegiance to the Marquis, Brother Fusheng?"

Naturally, Liu Ji was not trying to recruit Diwu Fusheng but simply raising himself by discrediting Prince Huai.

Diwu Fusheng mocked once again, "I wouldn't be a slave of three surnames."

Both were evenly matched in verbal sparring.

Seeing he couldn't gain the upper hand in this, Liu Ji asked, "What does your lord want to negotiate with the Marquis?"

Diwu Fusheng replied, "As long as the Marquis returns the Princess Consort and others unharmed to the Prince, the Prince can return Qingzhou to the Marquis..."

As soon as the words were spoken, Liu Ji burst into laughter.

"What are you laughing at?" Diwu Fusheng frowned.

"I'm laughing at Prince Huai's naivety, Brother Fusheng's lack of wisdom, and your shamelessness. Qingzhou originally belonged to my lord. Prince Huai broke the treaty, seized Qingzhou, and attacked Yu State, causing great loss to my lord. Now he shamelessly uses something that belongs to my lord for negotiation, truly it's a case of 'none shall prevail over nothingness'," Liu Ji cursed.

"Did your lord not also seize Prince Huai's Huai State?" Diwu Fusheng countered.

"Brother Fusheng, you need to understand one thing first: Prince Huai was the first to seize my lord's Qingzhou. My lord was merely reacting passively. Furthermore, Prince Huai is a rebel. My lord, a Marquis of the Great Song, aiding the court to reclaim Huai State is perfectly reasonable and lawful."

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