Chapter 3: The Family Generals

Cui Yan asked softly. Her eyes, framed by long eyelashes, carefully scrutinized Feng Yuan, fearing that the young master, who had just recovered from a serious injury, might feel any discomfort

Feng Yuan comes from an era of equality among all people. After learning about the information of the Shang Dynasty, even though he felt somewhat uncomfortable in his heart, he forced himself to quickly become familiar with the rules of this era

For the Qingzhou Marquisate, the most pressing issue at present is the weakness of Young Master Feng Yuan's abilities. As one of the esteemed nobles of the Great Merchant Dynasty, it is imperative to have a sufficiently outstanding heir.

These four maidservants are merely slaves of the Marquis of Qingzhou. His words alone can determine their life or death. However, they do not sense anything amiss; instead, they offer their utmost loyalty to the marquisate

Young master, you have been sitting here for over an hour, would you like to return to your room to rest

It is precisely with such thoughts that Gan Cen did not dare to fully agree to Feng Yuan's request

Perhaps the incident of being assassinated over ten days ago made the young master realize the importance of his martial skills

For these maids, the Qingzhou Marquisate is everything to them; if anything were to happen to Marquis Feng Zong or Feng Yuan, these maids would lose their greatest support

Feng Yuan had just risen when four maidservants hurriedly approached from not far away

The other three maidservants also displayed a look of concern in their eyes, just like Cui Yan

In the memories of his past, Gan Cen had a rather honest and straightforward character, approaching every task with meticulousness and exhibiting great composure, while also possessing formidable strength.

Feng Yuan sighed softly; all problems that one wishes to resolve require a powerful self

Especially Feng Yuan, as the legitimate son of the Marquis of Qingzhou, apart from him, the Marquis's residence only has a concubine-born daughter. Both Feng Zong, the Marquis of Qingzhou, and the four great generals of the marquisate have considerable expectations for Feng Yuan

Feng Yuan gently closed his eyes, standing by the pond, allowing the gentle breeze to caress him. In a short while, he heard the sound of two footsteps approaching, one after the other.

It is like this: nowadays, my father is out with three other generals, and I do not know when he will return. I want to learn some martial arts to have a bit of self-defense capability, so as to avoid encountering the events of a few days ago again

Although the Shang Dynasty was a slave-holding dynasty, where nobles and lords relied on hereditary succession, there were also instances of families experiencing decline in their fortunes

If he were like those naive reincarnators, filled with a sense of altruism, when the servants and maids in the residence bowed to him, saying things like there is no need for such formalities, that everyone is the same, and that there should be no kneeling in the future, it is likely that the grass on his grave would have already grown tall.

The outcome for him as a time traveler is predictable

He could hear that the footsteps ahead were relatively gentle; they belonged to his maid, Cuiyan. In contrast, the second set of footsteps was very steady, each step measured as if it had been taken with a ruler

Especially in this world of deities and immortals, if such a situation were to occur, his father, the Marquis of Qingzhou, Feng Zong, would undoubtedly believe that his son was possessed by some malevolent spirit.

Only when the heir is sufficiently outstanding can the family business be guaranteed to be passed down through generations

The young master of the marquis wishes to learn martial arts; such a pursuit of progress is naturally welcomed by Gan Cen

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The power of the individual ultimately cannot contend with the era

Unexpectedly, the young master, who used to be rather impetuous and never took the training of his body and martial arts seriously, actually took the initiative to seek his guidance in martial arts

However, under the rule of Di Xin, the divine authority was first restricted, followed by the nobility, and slaves were promoted... Ultimately, a dynasty that was at its peak was brought to ruin and collapse in his hands

After arriving in this world, his soul merged with his previous self, resulting in a strengthening of his mental powers. He became energetic, and his five senses became significantly sharper. His vision and hearing, in particular, were enhanced several times compared to before

With just this point alone, no matter how strong the personal abilities of Emperor Xin may be, and regardless of whether his civil and military achievements are as lacking as later generations have portrayed, he will never be able to clear his name

The General Gan Cen he mentioned is one of the four great generals of the Zhao, Feng, Di, and Gan families in the Duke of Qingzhou's household. These four generals either possess unmatched bravery in battle or have the military strategy skills to command large armies, serving as the right and left arms of his father, Duke Feng Zong, who commands the troops to defend Qingzhou.

In Qingzhou City, his strength is far inferior to that of Lord Feng Zong, and the cultivation method he practices is also a secondary technique derived from the Hunyuan Xuangong. He only dares to guide Feng Yuan in some basic skills

I always feel that the surface of this mirror is like a passage, connecting to something else

As for the more profound matters, he is concerned that his own experiences may lead the young master astray

He looked again at the nearby pavilions and towers. No matter how exquisite the pavilions and towers of the Qingzhou Marquis's residence were, and despite their civilization level being comparable to that of the Han and Tang dynasties, these were merely superficial. At its core, the Great Shang Dynasty was still a slave-holding dynasty

This ... ...

Gancen has met the young master

Gan Cen's face immediately revealed a contemplative expression; he did not respond right away. His gaze swiftly swept over Feng Yuan, and he felt a bit surprised. Just a few days ago, he had heard that the young master's temperament had changed.

Yes, my lord

The thoughts that flashed through Feng Yuan's mind quickly vanished, and he swiftly retracted them, casually giving a command.

However, I used to be somewhat impatient and did not know much about honing the body and practicing martial arts, so I request the general to come and provide some guidance

Such a thought arose in his mind

Feng Yuan nodded. What he currently lacked was the most fundamental understanding of cultivation. Although Gan Cen's strength was not the strongest in the marquis's residence, with his methodical and steady character, he definitely had a complete grasp of these foundational elements

He regained his composure and stood up

Cui Yan, send someone to invite General Gan Cen over, just say that I have something to inquire about

Since it is a spiritual treasure, it certainly requires a certain amount of power to activate... Sigh, I still need to try cultivating first, at least to get a basic understanding of the Hunyuan Xuangong, and then see if I can learn more about the Daqian Mirror

We are all family, so there is no need for excessive formalities

After Gancen straightened up, Fengyuan did not keep any secrets and directly stated his purpose

Feng Yuan cast a glance at them, a faint smile appearing on his face; he could sense the genuine concern and worry emanating from these several maidservants

Among them, Zhao, Feng, and Di are currently following Feng Zong outside, investigating the assassination of Feng Yuan. Only Gan Cen remains in Qingzhou City

He opened his eyes and immediately saw a square-faced man in light blue armor, with a sword hanging at his waist, walking towards him at a leisurely pace. This man exuded a calm and steady presence, reminiscent of a mountain range, instilling a profound sense of trust.

Upon seeing Feng Yuan, the man immediately quickened his pace. When he was five steps away, he clasped his fists and performed a bow. With his movements, the armor on his body emitted a metallic sound of friction

Feng Yuan carefully observed the vast mirror in the sea of his heart, gazing at the round moon-shaped surface for a long time. Only after his mental energy was greatly depleted and he felt somewhat fatigued did he finally withdraw.

The notion of equality for all is nothing but a fallacy in this era

Upon receiving the command, Cui Yan did not dare to be negligent. She instructed the other three maidservants to remain by Feng Yuan's side to attend to him, and hurriedly made her way with graceful steps towards the front courtyard of the marquis's residence to send a soldier out to deliver a message.

It is certainly excellent that the young master wishes to learn martial arts! However, my abilities are far inferior to those of the marquis, and I can only guide the young master in some basic skills. For more advanced martial arts, it would be best for the young master to receive direct instruction from the marquis himself

Feng Yuan suddenly recalled various pieces of information about King Zhou of Shang, also known as Di Xin, from the historical records of his previous life. When Di Xin ascended the throne, although the Shang Dynasty faced some internal and external troubles, it was still, overall, at its peak.

If nothing unexpected occurs, this grand mirror is the foundation upon which Feng Yuan establishes his existence in this world. Although its specific function remains unknown, the fact that it allows him to be reborn in this realm is sufficient to demonstrate the power and grade of this treasure

Feng Yuan laughed heartily and waved his hand, signaling Cui Yan to take the three maidens aside.

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