Chapter 5: Suppressing the Petty Individuals

Is there something you need, two people

Zhou Hai glanced at the thin cloth garment worn by Chen Shaojun, took two steps forward, and said with a smile

In the blink of an eye, these thoughts flashed through Chen Shaojun's mind, but he did not linger on them for long and quickly left this place

Chen Shaojun sneered

Chen Shaojun turned around and smiled slightly

Neither of the two could have anticipated that the young man before them was so well-versed in the laws of the Great Merchant, almost as if he had them memorized.

Chen Shaojun took out several pieces of silver from his bosom and quickly strode forward

His gaze merely glanced for a moment, quickly retracting, showing no sign of being moved in the slightest

Under the feet of the Son of Heaven, do you dare to take action

In front of the imperial city, the crowd remains bustling and lively. After parting ways with Wei Zhen, Chen Shaojun did not leave. Instead, he turned and walked in a certain direction

However, Chen Shaojun currently does not even possess the cultivation of the first level of martial arts

In that moment, the two individuals were rendered speechless, completely subdued by Chen Shaojun.

Chen Shaojun's expression was stern as he glared fiercely at Yang Yan and Zhou Hai

The first step is to cultivate to the Qi Yu realm

Hehe, this is not the palace gate, and there will be no imperial guards to protect you! We will do as we please, what can you do about it?

Outside the imperial city, Chen Shaojun climbed onto the carriage, sitting inside as a glimmer of brilliance flashed in his eyes

In just a moment, the two returned to normal. Zhou Hai stepped forward, still wearing a beaming smile.

Moreover, each of them carried more or less some tightly sealed boxes and baskets, some shouldering them, while others pushed large carts, appearing understated and mysterious

I originally intended to present you with a gift, and to resolve this matter in a courteous manner. I did not expect you to be so unappreciative. The status of the Young Heavenly Monarch is well established; throughout the capital, there is no one who is unaware of this title. How can you possibly compare to that? A mere toad dares to set its sights on the Fairy of the Guard; it truly does not know the meaning of life and death

We actually mean no harm. It is like this: next week at the sea, this is Brother Yang Yan. Previously, there was a misunderstanding between our young master and the young gentleman. We are here to apologize on behalf of our young master. Furthermore...

Young Master Chen, we have never said such a thing!

Chen Shaojun stood in the corner, gazing at the tightly shut city gate in the distance, silently counting in his heart. When he reached the count of one, with a rumble, the distant city gate suddenly swung open, and figures began to stream out from the palace, forming a long line.

Young Master Chen, this Wuji Purple Gold Token was bestowed upon you by our young Marquis Wu. As long as you possess this token, there will be no place in the capital that you cannot access, except for the imperial palace. Thus, even if your family falls into decline in the future, you will still have a means of support and will be able to enjoy a life of wealth and honor.

Even the belongings of the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace are managed by them

Hmph, do not blame me for not reminding you, the court's matters have not yet been adjudicated, my father is still the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, if you take action against me, are you seeking death

Four, three, two, one

For a scholar like Chen Shaojun, the first step in practicing martial arts is to establish a solid foundation. The path of martial arts is categorized into five levels based on depth, namely the Turbid Qi Realm, the Clear Qi Realm, the Qi Cavern Realm, the Qi Meridian Realm, and the Qi Universe Realm

One hundred thousand imperial guards, countless palace maids, attendants, princes, and princesses, the daily consumption of food and supplies amounts to a considerable figure, all of which need to be supplied from outside the palace, managed by designated personnel

Upon hearing Chen Shaojun's words, Zhou Hai and Yang Yan immediately changed their expressions

The two individuals, though fierce in their words, exchanged a few harsh insults, yet neither was willing to admit that they had been intimidated by a half-grown child who was as harmless as a chick.

The Great Merchant Law, Criminal Law, Part Three, Article 27, stipulates that harming direct relatives of officials of the third rank or above in the imperial court shall be directly governed by the Court of Judicial Review and the Imperial Clan Court. Upon capture and imprisonment, the punishment shall be the punishment of dismemberment of the legs

My judgment was indeed correct! The Crown Prince has been backlashed by the magical artifact, and not only are his internal organs affected, but even his soul has suffered a severe blow. With such serious injuries, it is no wonder that those divine doctors are at a loss. However, fortunately, there is still a final glimmer of hope

Zhou Hai's finger joints cracked as he squeezed them

Jiang Bo, go home

Among the four main gates of the imperial city, this place is the most unique, as all livestock, vegetables, and cleaned palace debris supplied to the court pass through here

These thoughts fleetingly passed through Chen Shaojun's mind, but he quickly regained his composure

Hehe, young master, please do not misunderstand

If Chen Shaojun really reports to the Dali Temple and has the kneecap removed, the two of them will truly be finished

The two of them laughed heartily, and in the next moment, they both charged towards Chen Shaojun.

Chen Shaojun glared fiercely at the two individuals and turned to leave

Young Master Chen, do not refuse the toast and instead drink the penalty wine

Behind them, Zhou Hai and Yang Yan exchanged a glance, and surprisingly, neither of them dared to pursue.

No matter what ideas you have, I will not agree to them. Please leave, both of you

Speak, what exactly is your purpose

To speak sarcastically about the Little Heavenly Lord and the Little Martial Marquis, one fears that they have come with no good intentions

Hmph, you little brat, what are you so proud of? This kid still doesn't know that the uncle of the Young Heavenly Lord is the chief judge of the Dali Temple. Offending the young master, I wonder how many days your father and elder brother can still live?

... ...

These individuals hold lowly positions and are generally overlooked by others, yet the final piece of information that Chen Shaojun desires rests with them

To untie the bell, one must find the person who tied it. The Chen family has fallen into misfortune because of the Crown Prince; as long as the Crown Prince is cured, they will be able to escape their current predicament

In that moment, both individuals suddenly felt a sense of fear towards the young man before them

Chen Shaojun raised his head and looked towards the palace

Chen Shaojun's voice was resonant, and there was an inherent air of pride in his demeanor

The two individuals walked up to Chen Shaojun, slowed their pace, adjusted their clothing, and said politely:

Boom

The faces of the two individuals instantly turned pale beyond measure

Reaching the fifth level of the Qi Realm allows one to manipulate magical artifacts

Hahaha, do you think you are still the son of a Minister of Revenue? You are now just a remnant of a rebellious faction!

Upon hearing Chen Shaojun's words, both individuals' expressions turned cold. Zhou Hai withdrew the brocade garment in his hand, suddenly letting out a sinister laugh, tightly clenching his fists, and slowly advanced towards Chen Shaojun.

Chen Shaojun lightly tapped his fingers, and suddenly he had a goal in mind

It is them

Only the crown prince has been severely injured by the magical artifact. To heal him, it is necessary to use that artifact; however, controlling the artifact is fraught with difficulties and is by no means an easy task

Chen Shaojun's wrists are soft, his shoulders weak, and his hips loose. This frail scholar can be easily incapacitated in a hundred different ways, leaving him to lie in bed for three to five months without any visible external injuries.

At that moment, a light and brisk sound of footsteps came from behind. Chen Shaojun felt a stir in his heart, turned his head, and saw two guards dressed in splendid attire quickly approaching him.

The matter concerning the Crown Prince has not yet been resolved; he still needs to obtain the final piece of information

Zhou Hai held the golden brocade robe with both hands, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. As he spoke, he cast a glance behind him. Yang Yan, understanding the cue, immediately stepped forward with a smile.

Our young master noticed that the young gentleman was dressed lightly, so he specially prepared a gift to present to him. This is a set of golden brocade clothing made from the fur of the North Sea fire rat, along with this crown made of purple extreme white jade, both of which are items worth a thousand pounds. Once the young gentleman wears them, he will be able to withstand the cold winds without feeling it

Young Master Chen, where have you gone? Neither the Young Heavenly Monarch nor Young Marshal Wu has any other intentions; they simply hope that after you take these items, you can keep a distance from Wei Zhen and the Fairy Wei in the future

Moments later, Chen Shaojun bid farewell to the palace transporters with a cupped-hand gesture, looking at a piece of gauze in his hand adorned with a four-clawed dragon pattern, stained with blood and dark with a hint of purple, revealing a trace of a satisfied smile on his face

Unlike the splendid garments of the palace officials, they mostly dressed in simple blue cloth attire, appearing extremely modest and understated

It is time to cultivate

On the opposite side, Yang Yan remained completely unaware. With a flick of his right hand, a golden token, adorned with a circle of purple that exuded an air of luxury, immediately appeared before Chen Shaojun.

Additionally, there is a bag of pure gold, which is a small token of our appreciation from Xiao Wuhou. I hope you will graciously accept it, young master

"Young master, you flatter me. We are merely trying to scare you; we do not have the courage to do anything more."

Chen Shaojun said lightly, with just a single sentence, leaving both individuals looking extremely grim

Leaving the imperial city, Chen Shaojun did not walk far, but instead made a detour and arrived at the west gate of the palace

Like a bolt of lightning striking down, Zhou Hai and Yang Yan had already rushed over, just a few feet away from Chen Shaojun. However, as soon as Chen Shaojun's voice fell, both of them trembled all over, their bodies instantly froze, standing there like statues

This is also a lesson for him to recognize his own shortcomings

You better not have the audacity to do this

Chen Shaojun's expression was cold and stern, his gaze sharp as lightning, taking in the expressions of the two individuals before him, exuding a powerful confidence.

There is no such thing as a free lunch; if someone is overly kind, they are either deceitful or have ulterior motives

... ...

Chen Shaojun furrowed his brows and immediately recognized that these two individuals were indeed the attendants of Little Heavenly Lord and Little Martial Marquis. As the saying goes, those who come are not benevolent, and the benevolent do not come

The two individuals, feeling unwilling yet fearful, dared not to approach further to create trouble and could only leave reluctantly

Arrived

Upon hearing these words, Chen Shaojun's expression immediately darkened

Therefore, in the eyes of Xiao Tianjun and Xiao Wuhou, Wei Zhen is equivalent to a piece of clothing, a jade crown, a token, and a bag of gold

Young Master Chen, please stay!

The legal system of the Shang Dynasty was strict, and the two individuals were solely focused on avenging their young master. Moreover, given the decline of the Chen family, they believed they could easily manipulate him, treating him as they pleased, without considering the implications of the law.