Chapter 237: Chapter 145: Profound Yin Qi
There was only one answer to any questions.
Everything else would have to wait until he emerged from seclusion.
This excuse certainly stirred up some debate. However, many also felt that Li Xuance was trying to pressure him with his superior Cultivation. After all, Li Xuance was only half a step away from the Profound Gang realm.
Meanwhile, Chen Sheng had just entered the Earth Fiend realm.
There was little glory for Li Xuance in winning such a fight, but if he were to lose, it would be an utter disgrace. It might not be on the same level as Lu Maozhi’s humiliation, but he would undoubtedly be ridiculed.
Not long after he familiarized himself with the matter, the female cousin sent by Wang Zilan finally arrived at the Jingwu Bureau. After meeting her, Chen Sheng asked her to take a letter back in reply.
Then, he immediately went to seek an audience with Nie Xuanfeng.
After all, his plan to obtain the Profound Yin Qi was no different from stomping all over Luoyun Manor’s face. Luoyun Manor would undoubtedly be furious.
At a time like that, he would have to rely on Nie Xuanfeng for support.
And Chen Sheng had already prepared what he was going to say.
.....
In the Governor’s Office, after saluting Nie Xuanfeng, Chen Sheng immediately brought up the order Nie Xuanfeng had given him before. "Governor, I have always remembered your earlier instructions. I am preparing to cause a stir in Ning’an Prefecture in a few days."
"Hmm? You’re going to fight Li Xuance?"
Nie Xuanfeng was taken aback and asked instinctively.
In his mind, that was the only thing that could cause any real stir lately.
"No. My target this time is Luoyun Manor and the Ning’an Wang Clan."
Chen Sheng shook his head.
A fight with Li Xuance offered him no benefits, so naturally, he didn’t care much for it.
"I’m listening."
Nie Xuanfeng looked somewhat surprised at his words and leaned forward slightly.
"Governor, have you heard about the upcoming marriage alliance between Luoyun Manor and the Ning’an Wang Clan?"
"I have. You’re not thinking of stirring up trouble regarding this matter, are you?"
Nie Xuanfeng was taken aback.
Chen Sheng nodded firmly.
"The Ning’an Wang Clan and the Lu Family are already closely connected. If their Direct Lineages are further joined in marriage, it will be absolutely no good for the Government Office. And as it happens, Wang Zilan of the Ning’an Wang Clan has taken a liking to me, so I want to..."
"Steal the bride?!"
After hearing Chen Sheng out, Nie Xuanfeng could no longer stay seated. He looked at Chen Sheng with a solemn expression.
’He never imagined the boy had so much nerve.’
’I just told him to make some waves, but I never expected him to actually prepare to stir up a major incident.’
"What do you think, Governor?"
Chen Sheng asked with a smile.
Nie Xuanfeng’s brow furrowed in thought.
’There was no doubt this plan suited his intentions. If it could be used to drive a wedge between the Wang Family and the Lu Family, it would be a very good thing, even if the situation escalated.’
’He could handle it.’
’After all, if the Nie Family wanted to extend its influence into Ning’an Prefecture, they would inevitably encroach on the interests of the other powers. Therefore, to prevent those powers from joining forces, the best method was to drive them apart.’
After pondering for a long while, Nie Xuanfeng nodded slightly and continued to ask,
"How certain are you that you can pull this off?"
"Ninety percent!"
Chen Sheng answered without a moment’s hesitation.
"I can agree to this, but... don’t tell me you’ve actually taken a liking to that legitimate daughter of the Wang Family?"
Nie Xuanfeng narrowed his eyes, a look of disapproval on his face.
He had already been planning to recruit Chen Sheng for the Nie Family. As one of the Ning’an Ten Heroes, Chen Sheng was now qualified to marry a woman from the Nie Family. However, for the Nie Family to be satisfied enough to have a noble lady from the Direct Lineage marry down to him...
...Chen Sheng’s current aptitude and potential were not yet enough. That was why he had never brought it up. He never thought a complication like this would arise from Chen Sheng’s end.
Hearing this, Chen Sheng just smiled without offering much of an explanation.
Nie Xuanfeng felt a headache coming on. After weighing his options for a long time, he continued,
"Taking this woman is one thing, but if you actually ruin the engagement, there’s no way the Wang Family will just hold their noses and accept it. You won’t be able to get any support from the Wang Family in the future.
Do you understand what I mean?"
"I understand your meaning, Governor. A marriage alliance is naturally impossible."
Chen Sheng replied with a nod.
"If that’s the case, then go ahead and do it. That old geezer from Luoyun Manor dared to threaten me before. Hmph. This time, I’ll make the Lu Family utterly lose face."
A cold glint flashed in Nie Xuanfeng’s eyes.
He was clearly remembering his previous unpleasant encounter with Lu Canghai.
"I accept the command!"
With Nie Xuanfeng’s promise, Chen Sheng could now act on his plan.
"When this blows up, you’ll inevitably need Vice Envoy Sun to run interference for you. Have you thought about how you’re going to explain yourself?"
Nie Xuanfeng watched Chen Sheng with a smirk, having clearly inferred from past events that there was indeed some connection between him and Sun Yuzhi.
"I am confident I can handle it,"
Chen Sheng said, looking up with a smile.
’This was also part of his plan.’
’Sun Yuzhi had developed feelings for him, but for various reasons, she was still hesitating to make a decision. Perhaps he could use this matter to provoke her a little. As long as he managed the situation carefully...’
’Chen Sheng felt he could handle it.’
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