Daqian Martial Saint

Five Peaks Mountain Residence, a wooden house.

Chen Ping’an sat quietly before a long table, his eyes slightly closed.

At this moment, thoughts churned endlessly in his mind. What was once a rough idea was gradually being filled in, transforming into a concrete plan of action.

Through a strange twist of fate, he had accidentally discovered a stronghold of the Celestial Net Sect. At the time, it had felt inexplicably dangerous, but upon reflection, it wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.

If he planned it right, he could use the matter of the Celestial Net Sect’s stronghold to turn the tables, seizing the initiative to settle things with Guan Yu Ping once and for all.

Chen Ping’an sat upright for a long time before slowly opening his eyes.

’A blessing in disguise. Guan Yu Ping! Now, let’s see what choice you make!’

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Early the next morning, a constable on a fast horse, carrying a letter, set off toward Five Peaks Mountain City.

This letter was to be delivered into the hands of Guan Yu Ping in Five Peaks Mountain City.

He had penned the letter himself. The contents were simple; aside from a few pleasantries, it mainly stated that in the course of investigating Feng Shixian’s death over the past few days, he had accidentally made an extremely significant discovery. However, the specifics were complex and multifaceted, leaving him somewhat uncertain. He requested that Lord Guan return to the Five Peaks Mountain Residence to take charge of the situation!

It was worth noting that Chen Ping’an’s specific duties at the Five Peaks Mountain Residence had not yet been formally assigned, so the person delivering the letter was one of the subordinates he had brought with him from White Stone City.

After sending the constable off with the letter, Chen Ping’an returned to his usual routine.

All his schemes and calculations were well and good, but they were merely temporary measures. Ultimately, the most important thing was still his own ability to survive and establish himself.

While maintaining his peak condition, Chen Ping’an would perform ten full Circulations each day. The progress of his Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill advanced step by step, at a rate of 10 experience points per day.

The Five Peaks Mountain Residence was not far from Five Peaks Mountain City; a round trip for a messenger would normally take half a day. But the elite constable Chen Ping’an had dispatched only returned from the city deep in the night.

"What happened?" Inside the wooden house, Chen Ping’an listened to the messenger constable’s report.

"My lord, your subordinate traveled at full speed and arrived at Lord Guan Yu Ping’s residence before the Hour of the Serpent. However, I was stopped at the gate and couldn’t get in for a long time. I identified myself, and the gatekeeper said he would announce my arrival, but there was no response. It wasn’t until night fell that someone came out of the residence and said they would pass on the letter." The constable knelt on one knee as he recounted the events.

Chen Ping’an’s expression remained unchanged. He offered a few words of comfort to the constable and dismissed him to collect a reward.

Guan Yu Ping’s actions, though excessive, were within Chen Ping’an’s expectations.

From Guan Yu Ping’s perspective, since he had already decided to suppress Chen Ping’an, he wouldn’t be indecisive or waver. Refusing entry to Chen Ping’an’s man was a perfect opportunity to strike another blow against his prestige.

Chen Ping’an even had a rough idea of what Guan Yu Ping’s next move would be.

...

After the letter was delivered, there was still no reply from Guan Yu Ping. Meanwhile, over the next few days, word of Chen Ping’an sending a messenger somehow spread widely throughout the Five Peaks Mountain Residence.

The rumor was that Chen Ping’an, anxious and impatient that Lord Guan Yu Ping had not returned to clarify his duties, couldn’t help but send a messenger to invite Lord Guan back.

Furthermore, it was said that Chen Ping’an had actually gone to Five Peaks Mountain City once before, but had been turned away at the door.

Having been turned away once before, for him to now send a messenger seemed akin to letting someone spit in his face and waiting for it to dry.

Amusingly, the messenger this time couldn’t even get through the door either.

The most crucial point was that Lord Guan Yu Ping still had not returned to the Five Peaks Mountain Residence. Judging from the outcome, Lord Guan’s attitude toward Chen Ping’an could not be clearer!

His superior’s dislike was obvious, so much so that he didn’t even bother to pretend otherwise. The two of them were clearly not getting along. It seemed their new Deputy Inspection Envoy’s position was not very secure.

All sorts of things were being said. Overall, public opinion was turning out to be extremely unfavorable for Chen Ping’an.

But all this was said in private. No one would be foolish enough to say such things to Chen Ping’an’s face.

A starved camel is still bigger than a horse! Let alone a currently serving Deputy Inspection Envoy!

On the surface, everyone maintained a respectful demeanor toward Chen Ping’an. Apart from having no real power, he received all the appropriate treatment and provisions, with nothing held back.

Chen Ping’an wasn’t bothered by the lack of a reply from Guan Yu Ping and continued about his business as usual.

Over the next few days, he sent several more letters in succession. The contents were still the same: urging Guan Yu Ping to return to the residence, stating that there was a major development in the investigation to report, and requesting his decision.

But, without exception, these letters were like clay oxen sinking into the sea—vanishing without a trace.

It is also worth mentioning that, except for the first time, Chen Ping’an made quite a commotion with each subsequent letter he sent. In addition to everyone at the Five Peaks Mountain Residence, many people in Five Peaks Mountain City also saw the letters being dispatched.

Guan Yu Ping’s prolonged absence and lack of reply caused the discussions within the Five Peaks Mountain Residence to become even more turbulent.

"Hmph! Just a young brat. He has talent in the Martial Dao, but no cunning, and his actions are reckless! It’s only normal that Lord Guan can’t stand him! That name, Mang Blade, is well-deserved indeed."

Inside the residence’s public office, Niu Lianggong spoke in a snide, passive-aggressive tone.

"Standard-Bearer Niu’s insight is unique, your summary is brilliant!" a Xiaoqi flattered with a fawning smile, echoing Niu Lianggong’s sentiment.

If Chen Ping’an were present, this Xiaoqi would naturally not dare to be so bold. But discussing it in private was another matter.

"Just watch. At this rate, I bet he won’t even last three months before he’s out of here!" Niu Lianggong sneered.

To be honest, he looked down on prodigies of the Martial Dao like Chen Ping’an from the bottom of his heart. So what if his martial talent was exceptional? As long as he couldn’t single-handedly suppress a region and establish his own rules, he still had to abide by the rules of the system.

There were many things in this world that couldn’t be solved by one’s Martial Arts Realm alone. Within the system, what mattered were games and balances, schemes and strategies.

How could someone with talent but no political savvy or courage be entrusted with great responsibility!

He had never been inclined to respect Chen Ping’an, and Chen Ping’an’s actions that day had made him hold a grudge, taking it to heart.

So now, he naturally had nothing good to say about Chen Ping’an.

Similar scenes were playing out, to varying degrees, throughout the Five Peaks Mountain Residence. Though most were not as aggressive as Niu Lianggong, the majority did not have a favorable view of Chen Ping’an. Only a small fraction remained on the sidelines, waiting to see what would happen.

Of course, this wait-and-see attitude could only last until Guan Yu Ping returned. Once Guan Yu Ping was back at the Five Peaks Mountain Residence, these observers would inevitably be forced to pick a side.

Amidst this atmosphere, Chen Ping’an remained calm and unhurried, quietly continuing his Cultivation of the Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill.

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Through constant, arduous Cultivation, his Cultivation Experience accumulated bit by bit.

Then one day, Chen Ping’an sent out another letter. This one was addressed to the Weishui Garrison.

The letter briefly explained that he had made some progress in the investigation of Feng Shixian’s case, but lacked conclusive proof, and many details required Guan Yu Ping’s decision. However, Guan Yu Ping, in his capacity as the Outer Trade Road Patrol Envoy, had failed to return to the Five Peaks Mountain Residence. As the Deputy, Chen Ping’an’s own duties remained unassigned, which prevented him from moving forward with the matter.

Furthermore, the letter emphasized that he had previously gone to Five Peaks Mountain City, intending to meet with Inspection Envoy Guan Yu Ping in person, but he was denied entry and failed.

All the above matters concerned the stability of the Trade Route and were of great importance. He requested that the Weishui Garrison intervene to coordinate a solution.

Respectfully submitted.

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