"Brother Chen, we meet again."

Li Boxiong approached, nodded towards Chen Tang, and laughed heartily.

Li Zhongmou also laughed, "Judging by Brother Chen's expression, it seems you've guessed our relationship."

"Greetings to the two elder brothers."

Chen Tang also stepped forward, cupping his hands in salute.

Chen Tang then looked towards Li Junqing nearby.

The two exchanged glances and smiled.

Although they said nothing, Qingmu sensed a faintly unusual air and glanced back and forth between Li Junqing and Chen Tang several times.

"Something is strange."

Qingmu muttered to himself.

Li Zhongmou smiled, "Originally, the grading at the training grounds was just something elder brother would glance at each year, but upon hearing that Brother Chen had come to Wu'an County, I thought I'd come and see Brother Chen's skills."

Chen Tang chuckled silently, shaking his head, "It's just a grading test; pass it if you will, and if not, then not."

Li Zhongmou smiled meaningfully, "It's mainly about observing people."

Li Junqing, hearing this, gave Li Zhongmou a reproachful glance.

The crowd, including Mei Nianzhi, originally wanted to step forward and greet them, but upon hearing the buzz around them, realized these three were the children of the Commander of Wu'an County.

Moreover, it was clear they were here for Chen Tang.

For a moment, the crowd was intimidated by their aura, becoming hesitant and not daring to step forward.

Seeing Chen Tang standing with three outstanding figures made the people of Changze County feel a sense of strangeness.

The Young Hero Tiger Subduing suddenly seemed unfamiliar to them.

Three months ago, this young man was a laughingstock in Changze County, a topic for idle gossip over tea.

But now, in Wu'an County, he stood shoulder to shoulder with the Commander's children, chatting and laughing.

Even Mei Yingxue found herself unable to read Chen Tang any longer.

Originally, Chen Tang was, in her mind, an earnest and kind-hearted passionate youth.

But now, it seemed as if a shroud of mystery surrounded him, obscuring her view, making the distance between them feel greater.

"Who is this, and why doesn't my young brother introduce us?"

Qingmu approached Chen Tang, lightly took his arm, and smiled as she spoke.

Chen Tang cleared his throat lightly and said, "You've met Brother Li Boxiong; this is Li Zhongmou."

"And who else?"

Qingmu discreetly pinched Chen Tang's arm.

"This is Li Junqing."

Chen Tang pointed to Qingmu beside him, just about to speak, "She is..."

"Hello."

Qingmu gently lifted the veil under her hat, revealing a stunning and flawless face, smiled slightly at Li Junqing, and said, "My name is Qingmu; I am Xiao Tang's sister, though not by blood."

Those nearby who saw Qingmu's unveiled beauty couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

Even Li Boxiong and Li Zhongmou found themselves looking in her direction, unable to avert their gaze at first.

Then, realizing it was inappropriate, hurriedly looked away.

Chen Tang muttered, "If you want to speak, just speak; why lift the veil."

"It's impolite to introduce oneself through a veil."

Qingmu whispered in Chen Tang's ear.

Of course, she quickly lowered the veil back down.

The crowd only managed to catch a brief glimpse, and then the opportunity was gone, leaving them with a sense of regret.

"Hello."

Li Junqing saw Qingmu chatting intimately with Chen Tang and merely nodded.

In the crowd, a plainly dressed woman in her thirties also noticed Qingmu's appearance, her eyes flickering.

Just then, another commotion erupted at the entrance of the training grounds, drawing many glances.

"Third Young Master Huo from Marquis Wu'an's Mansion has arrived!"

"Speaking of noble families, the Huo Family of Marquis Wu'an is the top family in Wu'an County!"

"Naturally, the Huo Family has been established in Wu'an County for years. The original Commander of Wu'an was Marquis Wu'an himself, only stepping down due to age and old war injuries, allowing the Li Family to take over."

"I heard that the Li family's daughter was previously married to a young master from the Huo Family who unfortunately passed away."

Chen Tang's heart stirred, and he looked toward the entrance of the training grounds.

He saw a man dressed in an embroidered robe, his face as fair as jade, riding a tall horse, exuding nobility as he entered the training grounds, followed by dozens of attendants and guards.

Usually, riding horses in the training grounds was forbidden.

But the governmental officials who saw him all pretended not to notice and did not intervene.

"Brother Bo Xiong, Brother Zhongmou, you're early today."

Third Young Master Huo turned and saw the Li Family siblings, calling out.

His gaze then fell on Li Junqing, smiling slightly, "Isn't this my yet unwed sister-in-law? It's rare to see each other on normal days; it's a surprise to meet here today. We should get a little closer later."

This was said somewhat inappropriately.

Li Junqing, maintaining a calm expression, ignored him.

Li Boxiong and Li Zhongmou merely cupped their hands politely, greeting him indifferently.

The three then nodded at Chen Tang and proceeded towards the training grounds' high platform.

Chen Tang pondered.

Marquis Wu'an.

To be bestowed the title of marquis by Emperor Qian, he must have achieved significant military merit.

No wonder he dared to break off the engagement with the Commander's daughter.

And judging from the Li Family siblings' reactions, their relationship with the Huo Family had likely been strained for some time, only maintaining a superficial connection.

On the high platform at the training grounds, after the Li and Huo families had taken their seats, there were still two vacant areas with a few chairs.

The training grounds had been bustling, filled with clamorous voices.

For some reason, within a few breaths, it gradually grew quiet, leaving a pin-drop silence.

However, everyone was craning their necks, peering toward the entrance of the training grounds.

A person walked in.

There wasn't much fanfare, nor were there many followers, just two personal attendants.

The leading person wore green copper armor, a green long sword hung on his waist, a bushy mustache curled slightly, with a wide mouth and broad nose, bearing a rugged and mighty appearance, his eyes reminiscent of a bull, exuding a commanding presence!

However, in his hand was a greasy large drumstick, contrasting comically with his formidable image.

The two attendants behind him were similarly attired, but dressed in green leather armor.

Under the crowd's watchful eyes, the three ascended the high platform of the training grounds, with no one daring to speak.

On the high platform, County Captain Han Lang, the Li Family siblings, and Third Young Master Huo stood early, bowing in greeting to this man.

"Greetings, Lord Cai."

The voices from the high platform faintly reached below.

"Sit, there's no need for so many formalities."

The rugged man merely nodded, then sat down boldly on the chair.

Only then did murmurs slowly return among the crowd, with many whispering to each other.

"Are those three from the Cyan Dragon Bureau?"

"Yes, the Cyan Dragon Armor, the Cyan Dragon Sword, those are signs of the Cyan Dragon Bureau. Sitting there should be one of the four Guard Captains of the Cyan Dragon Bureau, Cai Yin."

"To be a Guard Captain, one's cultivation must at least reach Fifth Grade!"

"Well, what did you think? Even the simplest Cyan Dragon Guard has a minimum cultivation of Seventh Grade! Eighth and Ninth Grade Martial Artists can't even qualify to enter the Cyan Dragon Bureau!"

Hearing was not as remarkable as seeing.

Previously, Li Boxiong had brought up the Cyan Dragon Bureau, but until now, Chen Tang had not realized the stature of the Cyan Dragon Bureau in Wu'an County.

The grading at the training grounds had not yet commenced.

After a while, a procession of disciples from the Profound Celestial Temple carried in a sedan chair draped in veils, entering the training grounds.

The person who emerged was none other than the fair-faced Daoist child Chen Tang and others had met!

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