The System Arrives: Leading My Clan to Become the Strongest

94: Chapter 94 The Ninth Level of Golden Core is Nothing to Fear; the Nascent Soul Lies Hidden, Awaiting Its Time to SpeakOver the next few days, people continued to arrive in succession.

For a time, the entire Capital was bustling with traffic and noise; the streets, usually busy, were now packed tight with various carriages and pedestrians.

Among them were children of noble families dressed in silk, swords at their waists and arrogance in their eyes; travel-worn Sect Cultivators with steady breaths, their cultivation clearly impressive; and many more practitioners carrying weapons, gathered in small groups, heatedly discussing the upcoming Qingfeng Martial Meet.

Outside the Zhao family estate, it was even more crowded.

Many small and medium-sized forces allied with the Zhao family sent representatives to visit, either bringing gifts or trying to find out who the Zhao family’s candidates for the tournament were.

Zhao Lifeng stood by the attic window, watching the endless stream of people below with a faint smile in his eyes—these people had all come to seek refuge with his Zhao family, and the family would provide some assistance within certain limits.

On the other side, Jiang Chen and the others were indifferent to the changes in the Capital.

After learning they couldn’t go out, Jiang Feng and the others stayed in their rooms to Cultivate.

Over those few days, other courtyards within the Royal Courtyard were also gradually occupied.

In the living room.

”Brother Jiang, are you satisfied with your stay these past few days? Do you want to move?”

Huangfu Shenghua said as he looked at Jiang Chen. After settling the Jiang Family in the Jingyun Courtyard two days ago, he had returned to his residence in the Capital to see his grandfather, Huangfu Jinghong.

As for why he hadn’t arranged for Jiang Chen and the others to stay at his residence, it was because his grandfather was the one in charge there, and their family had been away from the Capital for too long; only this Jingyun Courtyard had remained exactly as it was.

Jiang Chen set down his teacup and looked up at Huangfu Shenghua, a faint smile in his eyes.

”Jingyun Courtyard is quiet and elegant, which suits me perfectly. There’s no need to change.”

Huangfu Shenghua smiled at the response, poured himself a cup of tea, and changed the subject to the main point.

”Speaking of which, the regulations for the Qingfeng Martial Meet have been released. This time is different from previous years; the first round will be a massive free-for-all, and Sect Cultivators are allowed to participate. The Zhao family will likely use these rules to their advantage.”

Jiang Chen’s hand paused slightly as he raised his teacup, his eyes darkening.

”Sect Cultivators? Weren’t they barred from participating in the past?”

”I don’t know the specifics, but there are rumors that the top few from this tournament will go elsewhere to compete. I’m not sure if it’s true or not.”

Huangfu Shenghua said after a moment of thought. He had occasionally heard some news at his grandfather’s residence these past few days, but he wasn’t sure of its authenticity.

”Competing elsewhere? Is there an Imperial Dynasty of a higher rank than the Yuan Kingdom?”

Hearing Huangfu Shenghua’s explanation, Jiang Chen thought for a moment but had no clues.

”Tell me more about this Qingfeng Martial Meet.”

Unable to figure it out, Jiang Chen looked at Huangfu Shenghua and asked again.

Huangfu Shenghua leaned in closer and lowered his voice.

”My grandfather revealed that the Chief Judge for this tournament is Huangfu Xuance. He is an Old Ancestor from another branch, and their branch is very close to Zhao Lifeng.”

Jiang Chen rubbed the rim of his cup with his fingertip, a cold arc curling at the corner of his mouth.

”So what? A martial arts gathering ultimately depends on strength. Any schemes or tricks, I, Jiang Chen, will shatter with a single punch.”

”I like your confidence, Brother Jiang.”

Seeing Jiang Chen so domineering, Huangfu Shenghua laughed heartily, then turned serious.

”However, Brother Jiang, although the Zhao family isn’t worth mentioning, we still have to be cautious. The Zhao family has quite a network; you might find yourself outnumbered and isolated.”

He knew about the conflict between the Jiang Family and Zhao Kun from the Zhao family a few days ago. He wanted to help, but he lacked the power.