Daqian Martial Saint

After Zhao Lianzhi left, Chen Ping’an found himself briefly swamped with work.

Outer Trade Road Patrol Envoy for the Long’an Trade Route, Chen Ping’an!

Now that his title was official, as the man in charge of the Five Peaks Mountain Residence, he naturally needed to familiarize himself with its affairs as quickly as possible.

In his conversation with Zhao Lianzhi, they had also discussed matters concerning the Long’an Trade Route.

The finishing touches on the Long’an Trade Route were currently being completed, and it was in the final inspection phase. Their shared assessment was that the route would begin its trial run either this month or the next. In any case, it would be no more than two months.

Chen Ping’an, however, had a feeling that the trial run for the Long’an Trade Route would most likely be scheduled for the beginning of next month.

’By my count, that’s only twenty days from now!’

Once the Long’an Trade Route began its trial run, his burden as the Outer Trade Road Patrol Envoy would be far heavier than it was now.

The right course of action was to sort out the affairs of the outer route and lighten his own burden before the trial run began. Otherwise, if the trade route started before he had gotten his own house in order, he would be caught between two fronts, and the pressure would be immense.

With the appointment from the Weishui Garrison, the matter of the death of the former Outer Trade Road Patrol Envoy, Guan Yu Ping, was finally settled.

Furthermore, he had earned great merit from the recent encirclement of the Celestial Net Sect, and many of the constables at the residence had received a share of the rewards. Under these circumstances, Chen Ping’an’s efforts to win their loyalty were naturally met with success.

In just three or four days, Chen Ping’an had won over the elite core members of the residence one by one. Regardless of what they truly thought, on the surface, they all followed his lead.

After winning over the residence’s core members, Chen Ping’an spent the next few days familiarizing himself with its various affairs. He also found time to make a trip to Five Peaks Mountain under the pretext of a familiarization patrol.

When he returned from Five Peaks Mountain, Chen Ping’an had two new sabers and a sword.

The sword was Xing Rongzi’s Middle-grade Treasure Artifact, and the sabers were Guan Yu Ping’s Mandarin Duck Dual Sabers, a matching set of Low-grade Treasure Artifacts.

He hadn’t been back to White Stone City since his transfer to the Five Peaks Mountain Residence. Now that things had settled down, he prepared to make a trip back.

’To be honest, it’s been a while since I’ve seen Chen Erya. I kind of miss her!’

’Speaking of which, I still haven’t given the little girl that bracelet I bought for her!’

Furthermore, Chen Ping’an had learned from Zhao Lianzhi that he would likely be relieved of his concurrent post as Commander-in-Chief of White Stone City and instead be appointed as the concurrent Commander-in-Chief of Five Peaks Mountain City.

If that was the case, it wouldn’t be appropriate for Chen Erya to remain in White Stone City.

So, on this trip back to White Stone City, Chen Ping’an planned to bring the little girl with him.

As for where to settle her—whether in Five Peaks Mountain City or Weishui County City—Chen Ping’an couldn’t quite make up his mind.

Settling her in Five Peaks Mountain City wouldn’t be far from the Five Peaks Mountain Residence, basically keeping her by his side where he could look after her. This should have been the best option. But with the Long’an Trade Route’s trial run imminent, Five Peaks Mountain City, as the city closest to the route’s entrance, was destined to attract all sorts of people, good and bad.

Besides, who knew what enemies he might make in the future? He couldn’t let them target the little girl. Although Chen Ping’an was quite confident in his own strength, it was better to be safe than sorry. If anything were to happen to her, Chen Ping’an...

In short, having the little girl live in Five Peaks Mountain City, even with him there to look after her, might not be safe.

On the other hand, in Weishui County City, his current status would allow him to easily settle the little girl in the Weishui Inner City.

The Weishui Inner City was far safer than Five Peaks Mountain City. Other than her not being by his side, he wouldn’t have to worry much about anything else. Plus, Weishui County City had better schools where the little girl could get a better education.

’Hmm, but I’d still be a little worried if she’s not right here where I can see her.’

Chen Ping’an sighed softly, unable to commit to either option.

"Each has its pros and cons, making it a difficult choice. Forget it. I’ll just ask the little girl for her own opinion. I’ll see what she thinks."

Pressing a hand to his forehead, Chen Ping’an finally decided to let the little girl make the choice herself.

Aside from returning to White Stone City, he also needed to make a trip to Weishui County City.

He had earned a great deal of Merit for his success in the raid on the Celestial Net Church outpost. Adding that to the Merit he had already accumulated, he figured he should be able to pick out something good from the Garrison Treasure Vault.

He also needed to deal with the Cold Iron Long Spear he had taken from Gu Wu, the Soul-Breaking Spear.

It was common knowledge that he had killed Gu Wu, so there was no need to be secretive about getting rid of the long spear.

’If there’s a suitable saber in the Garrison Treasure Vault, I’ll exchange this Cold Iron Long Spear for Merit.’

’With all my accumulated Merit, plus this Cold Iron Long Spear... I wonder if that’s enough to get a Fine Treasure Saber from the Treasure Vault!’

’If not, I’ll just keep the Cold Iron Long Spear for now. I can figure out how to acquire a Fine Treasure Artifact later when a better opportunity comes along.’

Chen Ping’an schemed to himself.

He was currently practicing Sword Skill and Swordsmanship. As for swords, he had two options: the Cyan Rainbow Sword from Fang Qixian and the Pitch-Black Longsword from Xing Rongzi.

Both were Middle-grade Treasure Artifacts, each with unique properties.

As for sabers, he only had the Yanling Saber from Mu Wanjun. Frankly, this Fine Blade could no longer keep up with his Martial Arts Realm.

Thus, he urgently needed a proper Treasure Saber.

Considering his Martial Arts Realm was advancing by leaps and bounds, it would be better to acquire a Fine Treasure Saber directly rather than get a Middle-grade Treasure Artifact that he would soon outgrow.

His merit from the raid on the Celestial Net Sect stronghold was immense. Combined with the Merit he could get from exchanging the Cold Iron Long Spear, he might just have a chance to obtain a suitable Fine Treasure Saber.

Instances like Chen Ping’an’s—earning immense merit and supplementing it with resources to exchange for a Fine Treasure Artifact—were rare but not unheard of throughout Canglong Province.

Generally speaking, only Absolute Masters were qualified to possess Fine Treasure Artifacts. For anyone of a lesser Realm to own one was considered "punching above their weight."

Of course, the scions of the great Noble Families were an exception.

Then again, considering Chen Ping’an’s true Martial Arts Realm, he wasn’t punching above his weight either.

’But who would ever imagine a twenty-one-year-old Absolute Master!?’

...

"I’m leaving for White Stone City tomorrow. You all should consider whether you want to stay here or return to White Stone City to resume your duties. Don’t worry, whatever you choose, I respect and understand. I’ll make all the necessary arrangements."

A number of people stood before Chen Ping’an. They were his trusted inner circle who had followed him from White Stone City. They had suffered many hardships and endured numerous injustices when they first arrived at the residence.

"You don’t have to give me an answer today. You can wait until you get to White Stone City and discuss it with your families," Chen Ping’an said to them with a smile. "Alright, we leave tomorrow, so get a good rest today. You’ve all worked hard. The rewards have been arranged, so go and claim them."

"Yes! Thank you for the reward, Sir!"

Their voices were fervent, and their gazes toward Chen Ping’an were filled with reverence.

Who could have imagined that in less than three months, their Sir would completely reverse his initial predicament and seize the top position at the residence?

From White Stone City to the Five Peaks Mountain Residence, one accomplishment after another had filled them with confidence in Chen Ping’an.

Although they had yet to discuss it with their families, most of them had already made their decision.

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