The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 69

These elders inevitably leaned forward a little, wanting to hear more clearly. Their reactions were very simultaneous, as they thought they had heard wrong.    

We should know that, a genius filled with talent like Jiang Feng, his grip over the Jiang Han territory was so strong, only winning the position of second rank duke.    

Out of the 108 dukes in the kingdom, being ranked 14th seemed to be the limit of the Jiang family's abilities.    

All of these elders had to admit that Jiang Feng's role could not be ignored in the Jiang family's current development. It was no exaggeration to say that he had achieved the greatest achievement for the Jiang family to date.    

Their highest hope towards Jiang Chen during the Hidden Dragon Trials this time was simply to maintain their current position. Even if their rank dropped by several ranks, it would be nice if they did not lose the title of second rank duke.    

However, based on Jiang Chen's ordinary appearance, they all knew that this was all mere foolishness. The bigger question was whether he was able to maintain the rank of a duke of the Jiang family or not, not to mention the position of a second rank duke.    

After all, his usual reputation was too bad.    

However, the affairs of the world are not fixed.    

Just when they assumed that Jiang Chen would not do it – when their hearts had long since given up – Jiang Chen suddenly announced that he was competing for the first rank duke.    

And, he had even returned this time to run the second mission of the first rank.    

Whatdoes thatmean?    

This meant that Jiang Chen had completed a first rank mission!    

The mission of the first rank was related to the position of the first rank duke.    

Being able to complete a first rank mission, no matter if one could only complete one, how could the person in question be a mediocre person?    

The Hidden Dragon Trials were not a game, and the rules were extremely harsh. Every mission in the first rank is strictly partitioned – there cannot be anyone who is opportunistic or gains through trickery.    

It was unexpected that Jiang Chen had completed a first rank mission!    

No need to boast, no need for theatrics. Jiang Chen simply lifted his cup, uttered a few words, and gave the details of all things transparently.    

If this crowd of old geezers did not understand him much, then it was not a matter of them arguing whether to support Jiang Chen or not, but rather Jiang Chen pondered whether they were worthy of him or not!    

“First rank duke, first rank duke.” Jiang Tong flips these words over and over again in his mouth. Suddenly, a flash of shocked light shot out from his unfocused gaze. “Chen'er, you mean you have completed the first mission?”    

“Ya, and this second mission requires multiple connections. I need to force the network and face various seniors in the clan.”    

Jiang Chen was neither arrogant nor impatient, and there was absolutely no desire to show off himself in his tone. There was absolutely nothing he could show off in such a small matter.    

Jiang Zheng, on the contrary, was unwilling to speak up when he poured it out. “A scholar who has been away for three days should be looked at with a new outlook. The young Duke of our house is the best man in the capital. Those from the palace are ordinary visitors, and even heavyweight spiritual remedies like the Hall of Healing need to lick our young duke.”    

There were no outsiders here, so Jiang Zheng could not help himself and had to say a few words. He really can't hold it anymore. He had been ignored and ignored by others ever since he started following Jiang Cheng. Now he finally found an opportunity to raise his head up high. Where else could he perform if he wasn't performing in the family?    

Which of the palaces is an ordinary visitor?    

Even the Hall of Healing licked the young duke?    

How did this happen? The elders were all extremely shocked, not to mention Jiang Tong. They all took a deep breath, feeling very uncomfortable in their seats.    

Yet Jiang Chen, smiled faintly. “There is no need to always talk about these little things, Jiang Zheng. The elders are gathered, I need your efforts at the tribal convention tomorrow.”    

Elder Xi had the longest service record, and the fastest reaction. He hurriedly smiled and said, “It looks like our Jiang family has produced a genius like the young duke, and we old geezers would probably never know if Jiang Zheng had not said anything. Haha, the ancestors and ancestors of the Jiang family in heaven have bestowed upon us a genius like the young duke. Our Jiang family will definitely achieve our goals with further efforts. I will use these old bones in my body to fight with all my might to get results. I will definitely attend the tribal convention tomorrow with these old bones!”    

"Go! We will of course leave! Our Jiang family has always been united in our control over the Jiang Han territory. Otherwise, these tribes will really think that our Jiang family is a person who can be ignored.”    

“Indeed, we can't let a thorn like Jing Man appear again inside the tribe!”    

All the elders expressed their stance, and each one was more cooperative than the previous one. They were all experienced, and could certainly tell that the changes that had happened to Jiang Chen were not wrong.    

Moreover, Jiang Chen would never lie about the Hidden Dragon Trials.    

Some elders inevitably thought, “Could this Jiang Chen have been a dandy dandy since young just by disguising himself to deceive the outside world, and all this time his gaze was fixed on the first rank duke?”    

Almost all the elders had the same thought when their views towards Jiang Chen changed. They no longer took advantage of their seniority, but instead showed more respect and civility.    

In this way, everyone rejoiced to the fullest, and returned home with the satisfaction of this banquet.    

In the end, the clan elders were very happy to see and hear Jiang Chen's strength. A powerful heir with overwhelming power will support the family and even lead it to higher prosperity.    

Elder Xi had been drinking quite a bit of wine because he was happy, so he came home slightly drunk.    

“Grandfather, I will go shopping with Xiaoqian tomorrow. I won't go to the tribe convention.”    

“Dad, I'll buy spirit medicine tomorrow. I also don't want to go to conventions.”    

“Grandfather, tomorrow I..”    

At first he was in fine condition, but so many people came out of the woodwork to ask for leave as soon as he sat down. Each of them wanted to shirk their duties, obviously not paying any attention to tomorrow's convention at all.    

How could he not be angry about this!    

“Who hasn't left? I'll break the cursed leg of anyone who doesn't go!” Elder Xi was really angry, and pointed his finger furiously towards a middle-aged man. “Jiang Xiong, you are my son. Say again that you will not leave! Buy spirit medicine? Don't think this old man doesn't know that you have a mistress in Qinghua Gang, and that you're in a hurry to get there to play around every day!    

And you, Jiang He! You are my immediate grandson, do you have any future prospects in front of you? Spending your days tied to a girl at such a young age, do you have any ideals at all?    

And you, Li You, you are the son of my daughter. If you have no loyalty at all to the Jiang family, then what are you doing here?”    

The old master had his mouth foamed and glared furiously, spilling so much scorn that the recipient did not even know where to look.    

"Dad!" Elder Xi's son, Jiang Xiong, felt that he had lost a lot of face.    

“Save your chat, you all have to leave tomorrow. And, solve all those unimportant problems from tomorrow. As a disciple and son of the Jiang family, and as a relative of the clan, what use are you if you are unable to resolve the family's difficulties and anxieties?”    

Elder Xi spoke with an astonishing and inspiring sense of self-righteousness.    

This actually caused those present to be very confused. They were usually undisciplined and scattered, and they had never seen the old master object.    

What's wrong with him today? Why did his tone change after drinking wine? Has he been brainwashed by Jiang Chen?    

Jiang Xiong asked timidly, “Dad, doesn't mean you don't know that our Jiang family won't be able to maintain the rank of a duke. Even if you say that much, you will have a hard time stopping this trend. Didn't you say you've been releasing her for a long time?”    

“Omong empty! When did I ever say those words?” Elder Xi strongly denied. “You all remember this well. Not only will our Jiang family retain the rank of a duke, but we might even take a step forward and move up the ranks, becoming the rank of a duke at first rank!”    

Elder Xi's tone of voice was also somewhat uneasy when he talked about this.    

The dukes of the first rank were completely separate from the other ranks.    

A first-rate duke had the power to fire others. The sons of the family can then be given land and thrive!    

Wealth and prosperity at that time, will be very different from the current state of affairs.    

“Eh? Dad, are you getting confused because of the wine?” Jiang Xiong could not help but laugh.    

Elder Xi slapped his face hard and quickly stood up. “Basic bumbling idiot who hasn't learned your lesson! I'm reminding you one last time that you have to go to the convention tomorrow. And, you must show full courtesy and utmost respect. I won't be able to save you if you offend the young duke!    

And all of you, where's your sense of civility? Underestimating the young Duke? Think he's useless? It's bullshit! It was him who became the wolf in sheep's clothing, hid his strength, and made his opponent numb! The young duke this time tried the first rank, and he had already completed the first mission. He's already killed a notorious rapist, Lotus Harvester!”    

"What?" Jiang Xiong was flabbergasted, her hands covering her face without the slightest hint of anger.    

He has killed the rapist, Lotus Harvester?!    

Although the Tianhu region was quite far from here, information flowed between the various regions. There were some rumors in the Jiang Han territory regarding the famous name of the Lotus Harvester.    

It was said that this Lotus Harvester had training between eight and nine meridians, and he was adept at using evil poisons. His qinggong was very good, and he was clever. He is a very difficult person to handle.    

The young Duke has killed this rapist?    

And it hasn't been a month since it received its mission to do just that?    

“You all crawled back to your respective places and thought carefully! If you no longer want to be here, get out of this family as early as possible. If you still want to be here, appear sharp and serve the young duke well!” Elder Xi angrily threw these words and left.    

Similar scenes continued to repeat themselves in the various houses of the elders.    

All the negative and slow people who wanted to do the PHK were severely reprimanded by the elders without exception. Some were even subjected to beatings, such as Jiang Xiong.    

The next morning, a huge change occurred in the entire atmosphere of the Jiang family. A family clan that was like sand was suddenly tied together with an invisible rope.    

Those who usually slept, and those who usually came out early to play around, all appeared unusually in the core area of the Jiang Han palace. They were all alert and ready for action, well-dressed.    

Some of those who were smarter rushed forward and greeted Jiang Zheng with a smile as he walked out, “Jiang Zheng, has the young duke already risen?”    

“Arise? The young duke wakes up midnight every day to start training, and you ask him if he is awake?”    

“Oh oh, my mistake, my mistake! Sorry, I'm sorry!    

Jiang Chen came out from within this moment and smiled, “Everyone is almost there. Those tribes should have almost arrived by now?”    

The son of a daughter is not considered a direct grandchild in Chinese culture, as the daughter has married into another family and the children have different surnames.