The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 19

After several days of hard training and medicinal support, Jiang Chen finally strengthened his four meridians to a satisfactory level.    

“The four meridians are the same, as if they were blooming flowers with four petals; neither too fragile nor too hard, and they act almost in unison. Meridians have now increased in flexibility and strength by more than ten times compared to the first time I trained them.”    

Jiang Chen was quite satisfied with this progress, although he knew that compared to the training of others, Jiang Chen earlier was still far behind them.    

But this was no reason to proceed in a hurry, Jiang Chen was still moving according to his tempo. Good products result from slow work, and everything will happen at the right time.    

Finally on the sixth morning, Jiang Chen welcomed his peak condition.    

The four meridians of true qi were like dragons, filled with wild explosive power. They formed an unplanned consensus in advance, aiming to clear the fifth acupoint.    

A powerful and extremely rhythmic stream of true qi filled Jiang Chen's entire body with a sense of calm.    

Exhale, circulate qi!    

Four meridians of true qi were like four goldfish that would leap upstream. They had a good fighting spirit and were full of vitality. Under Jiang Chen's guidance, they took the same action and united into one, and as fast as a meteor, darted towards Jiang Chen's long-located fifth acupoint!    

A warm, passionate feeling, similar to the overwhelming excitement of a man and woman becoming one, filled every pore as the acupoints cleared.    

His acupuncture points were pierced like breaking an egg shell. A powerful qi current flowed through the acupoints and rumbled along the predetermined path, clearing the fifth meridian!    

Fifth acupoint, breakthrough!    

Fifth meridian, clean!    

Fifth level true Qi, perfection!    

As he welcomed the light of the rising sun, Jiang Chen smiled sincerely the first since reincarnation.    

Five meridians of true qi did not surprise him. What gave him happiness was a sense of accomplishment obtained from training, from breakthroughs.    

This feeling of accomplishment was something that had never been enjoyed by him in the past, the son of the Celestial Emperor.    

“Five meridians true qi is definitely enough to not put me at the bottom of all the heirs anymore? And with my experience and potential, there should be no one in the true qi realm, not even the advanced true qi realm, who can win over me.”    

Jiang Chen still had a little confidence.    

With his insight, and basic knowledge of this world, he could actually see the true essence of everything with just a single glance. He would be able to read the entire strategy of the opponent before they even tried a single technique. This is a huge advantage in this kind of competition.    

When Jiang Chen came out of the secret training room, he realized that it had been days since he called his parents.    

Ever since he arrived in this world, duke Jiang Han had been a mental supporter of Jiang Chen, either in terms of blood relations or first impressions.    

From this man, Jiang Chen could feel what it meant to have love in this world.    

Although he did not reveal it verbally, he placed great importance on this familial bond.    

When he saw his father, the Duke of Jiang Han was holding an invitation in his hand. His brows were slightly wrinkled, and it was obvious that something was bothering him.    

"Dad." Jiang Chen came in.    

“Haha, Chen'er, you're here!” Jiang Feng's mood was always very good when he saw his son, and he skillfully hid the shadow covering his forehead. “How are you? I've heard that you haven't set foot outside for days. Did you really harden your heart this time and will pass the three basic exams no matter what?”    

Jiang Feng's tone of voice was half joking, but it caused Jiang Chen to be at a loss for words. These parents really have a positive attitude. He could still find it within himself to throw a joke at this moment.    

“Basic test is not important. Dad, what did you just see? I see you seem to be worrying about something.” Jiang Chen asked sternly, seeing that his father was unwilling to bring him up.    

“Ah, this. Ha ha! Chen'er, you've never shown any interest in domestic affairs before. Don't worry about things like this.” Jiang Feng ignored the question and tried to change the subject.    

“Dad, even though I am your son, should there be a limit to the extent of your protection? Aren't you afraid that you will spoil me into a useless and useless person?”    

“Heh heh, Chen'er, what are you saying. An old man protecting his son was a fair and proper act! Actually not a big thing, it's just that the Duke of Soaring Dragon sent out an invitation, welcoming all the dukes to the reception to celebrate a big event that brought good news in his palace.”    

“The Rank of a Soaring Dragon?” The first person Jiang Chen thought of was Long Juxue.    

“Our relationship with the rank of a Soaring Dragon duke is not deep enough to be invited to a banquet, right?” Jiang Chen asked in full probing.    

“Ai, the Soaring Dragon Duke! This was a nearly veiled show of force to act violently towards the Jiang family. Chen'er, since you asked, I will tell you. Take care of your wits while traveling, and do not offend anyone from the Soaring Dragon Duchy. The land of our Jiang Han territory is rich and fertile as it is in the southern part of the kingdom. We even found a plot of land with a flow of spirits passing through it. Therefore, our family has always had a big business deal cultivating spirit materials for Pill King.” Garden    

Finding a plot of land that had spirit veins naturally made it have fertile soil for planting spirit materials. It was also normal to establish a business relationship with the Pill King Garden, a place that specialized in pill medicine.    

Jiang Chen listened quietly because he knew there was more to it than that.    

“But recently, the Duke of Soaring Dragon has approached me many times to rent a plot of land with a garden of spirit materials.”    

"Hire? Not that renting out property was not among the rank of a duke. What is the rental price it offers?” Jiang Chen seemed to slowly form that image.    

“When I say the Soaring Dragon Duchy oppresses us, this is what I mean. Based on our business with the Pill King Garden, this piece of land gives us a profit of five million silver annually. But the Duke of Soaring Dragon offered three hundred thousand silver to rent our land.”    

Processing the materials for the Pill King Garden generates around five million in revenue per year!    

Robbery, highway robbery just because of a show of force!    

Jiang Chen understood everything at once. This Soaring Dragon Duke toyed with his power as the first duke of the kingdom. That so-called banquet was one of false pretenses. Inviting the Duke of Jiang Han would undoubtedly pressure him directly and force him to agree.    

If the pressure only came from the Duke of Soaring Dragon, it would be simple. We are all dukes of the Eastern Kingdom; if you suppress me, then I will just ignore you.    

It would be a violation of the ancestral code of conduct and a great taboo if the dukes were easy to wage war against each other.    

Seeing that his father was so troubled, Jiang Chen felt that the pressure did not just come from the Duke of Soaring Dragon.    

“Did Pill King Garden secretly make a deal with the rank of a Soaring Dragon duke?” Jiang Chen asked.    

Jiang Feng thought it was a bit strange and looked at Jiang Chen. “Well, Chen'er, usually you don't ask this, but you have identified a hidden current inside. It is true that, Pill King Garden has given a hint that even though we did not rent out the rank of a Soaring Dragon duke, they are planning to end the relationship after the Hidden Dragon Trial.”    

Jiang Chen finally understood the situation completely. This adds insult to his injury.    

The two sides had worked together to sideline the landowner with vigor.    

This Duke of Soaring Dragon was too cunning, he was running a business without any skin in the game.    

When faced with the choice between the rank of a Soaring Dragon duke and the rank of a duke Jiang Hang, the Pill King Garden naturally favored the former. After all, it was the first duke in the kingdom.    

“Then, tonight's banquet is a dinner where treason is planned?” Jiang Chen toyed with the invitation with interest. The Duke of Soaring Dragon's arrogance, and the feeling of a petty villain winning the day radiated among the lines of text.    

The crucial point was, the invitation took pains to remind the duke of Jiang Han to bring Jiang Chen along as well.    

Is this to create a package of father and son for bitter humiliation together?    

“Chen'er, I think I should go alone. You…"    

“Of course go! Why don't. I really want to open my eyes.” Jiang Chen laughed out loud. “I want to see if this Soaring Dragon duke really has three heads and six arms.”    

After his father's explanation of the matter and the combination of everything that had happened before, Jiang Chen had good reason to suspect that the duke of Soaring Dragon was involved in the fart Jiang Chen had issued earlier during the Rite.    

Even if he wasn't directly involved, he must have been indirectly involved.    

Plus, how could a Soaring Dragon duke make Jiang Chen call for a retreat?    

Stop progress because of fear? Avoid conflict and provocation? It is the action of the weak.    

In this life, Jiang Chen would only be a strong one!    

Plus, Jiang Chen also wanted to see what kind of fortuitous state happened to the novice duke until he said that it was a major event that brought good news.    

The next day, the palace.    

After several busy days of activities, the residence of Eastern Zhiruo had been renovated according to Jiang Chen's blueprint.    

The residence of Eastern Zhiruo was now clearly not as smooth and beautiful as before, but it had a slight trace of masculine lines.    

Eastern Lu had also heard of this matter, and had come for a personal examination today, accompanied by Gouyu's daughter.    

“Haha, this Jiang Chen knows how to inflame something well, how this looks like a princess residence!” Although Eastern Lu said this, it was clear that he did not mind too much.    

Gouyu, what do you think of this Jiang Chen? Eastern Lu smiled cheerfully and asked the princess next to him.    

“Boy brother, if Jiang Chen can cure Zhiruo, then naturally we can let the rough play go. But if this was all just a hoax, I would be the first to punish him!”    

Eastern Zhiruo came jumping around like a little deer as they spoke.    

“Dad, Auntie, you came to see Ruo'er?”    

“Yes, Ruo'er, how have you been feeling these past few days?” Eastern Lu felt a little guilty as he looked at his daughter who had gone through a lot of hardships since childhood.    

Zhiruo had suffered a bad fate ever since she was a child, yet she never complained. Instead, he is very mature and always thinks of others when doing anything.    

Even with a body full of diseases, despite knowing that his lifespan would not be long, he always lived optimistically.    

“Dad, Ruo'er is quite happy lately. Look at Ruo'er's face, doesn't it look much better than before? And, Ruo'er was no longer afraid of the cold when it was already midnight. I feel amazing every day and sleep better than ever.”    

It was evident from the spirit and complexion of Eastern Zhiruo that his condition was much better these days. He also did not look as lethargic as before.    

“Ruo'er, this means Jiang Chen's treatment is paying off?” Eastern Lu's eyes twinkled.    

“Yes, it should be credited to brother Jiang Chen. I kept the two bags he gave me in my body, and did not feel as easily tired as before. I was also not awakened by the cold air in the middle of the night. Father, Auntie, every day I reflect on the diagram that brother Jiang Chen gave me. I think it works really well!”    

Hearing Eastern Zhiruo's words and seeing that her body had changed for the better, Eastern Lu and Gouyu looked at each other, meaningful expressions on the faces of the two of them.