Wu Shattered Star River

Inside Jiang Han's courtyard, a group of people stood, with Jiang Han standing outside the main hall.

After recuperating for a few days, Jiang Han's injuries had mostly recovered, but his complexion was still somewhat pale. Coupled with not resting well these past two days, he looked a little憔悴 (qiáocuì - haggard/worn).

After Jiang Lang brought Xiong Jingjing in, he pointed at Jiang Han and said, "Commander Wang, Governor Tao, Holy Maiden Ning. This is my good brother, Jiang Han!"

Jiang Lang introduced Jiang Han so solemnly, and used the words "good brother," so Wang Pingzhi and the others understood.

Wang Pingzhi nodded slightly and said, "I've heard a little about Friend Jiang's reputation even far away in the Seven Sacred Mountains!"

"In the battle of Dragonfall City, Friend Jiang stood out. Beside Moon Lake Town, Friend Jiang, in coordination with his war beasts, displayed great power, angrily slaying several Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. Such an age, such talent, one in ten thousand."

Wang Pingzhi had obviously done his homework before coming. He knew Jiang Han's battle record like the back of his hand, and his words were full of praise.

For him, as a governor, to praise someone like this was not only because Jiang Han's combat power was indeed good, but more so to give Jiang Lang face.

Jiang Han quickly bowed and said, "Governor Wang, you're too kind. I can't take it."

"Hahaha!"

Wang Pingzhi laughed and said, "A person who can be recognized by the young master can't be bad. Ning Xing'er, you witnessed the battle outside Dragonfall Mountain, did I say anything untrue?"

Ning Xing'er, wearing a veil, with her beautiful eyes exposed, glanced at Jiang Han and said with a smile, "The heroic figure of Young Master Jiang displaying his divine might and angrily slaying several young wolf lords is still fresh in my memory."

Jiang Han didn't say anything more, just cupped his hands to express his gratitude.

Jiang Lang turned his gaze to Zuo Yiyi, Qi Bing, Niu Meng, and Xiong Jingjing, and introduced them to Wang Pingzhi and the others one by one.

Wang Pingzhi was very supportive, sparing no praise, complimenting Zuo Yiyi and Xiong Jingjing until they were all smiles, and their bodies straightened up involuntarily.

However, Zuo Yiyi glanced at Xiong Jingjing's magnificent chest, pursed her lips, and subconsciously shrunk back...

The group entered Jiang Han's small courtyard. The furnishings inside were very simple, with only a few benches.

Jiang Lang took the main seat without hesitation, and Wang Pingzhi sat next to him. Only two seats were left, which was a bit difficult to arrange.

Ling Yunmeng was very sensible and invited Tao Ran and Holy Maiden Ning to take a seat. Tao Ran was the Fourth Governor of the Seven Fiends Prefecture and Ling Yunmeng's backer. Holy Maiden Ning had a very respected status in the Seven Fiends Prefecture, on equal footing with the governors.

Before today, Tao Ran would naturally not have been polite, but at this moment, she didn't dare to sit down.

The house was too small, and adding more chairs would make it crowded. Ling Yunmeng, Tao Ran, and Holy Maiden Ning had no choice but to defer to each other.

"Alright!"

Jiang Lang made a final decision and said, "Aunt Meng, you are the host, Jiang Han, this is your courtyard, you two should sit. Yiyi, go and fetch two benches, please forgive us for making Governor Tao and Holy Maiden Ning uncomfortable."

Wang Pingzhi waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter, let's just stand! This period of time, I have been in seclusion and not clear about the things below. Tao Ran concurrently manages Cloud Dream Pavilion, but didn't intervene in time, almost putting the young master and Governor Ling in danger, committing a great mistake."

"The Holy Maiden is equally responsible for dereliction of duty. Bringing them here this time is to apologize to you."

Tao Ran's old face flushed red. She and Ning Xing'er stood up and bowed deeply to Ling Yunmeng and Jiang Lang to express their apologies.

Ling Yunmeng quickly helped the two up. Jiang Lang waved his hand and said, "What's past is past. Aunt Meng, Jiang Han, sit down."

Ling Yunmeng and Jiang Han sat down somewhat awkwardly, especially Ling Yunmeng, who felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.

Tao Ran was the backer of Cloud Dream Pavilion, but at this moment, she could only stand. How could she sit still?

"Young Master!"

Wang Pingzhi said with some emotion, "It's been ten years. After the Lord suffered misfortune, this subordinate hasn't seen the young master for ten years. Now that the young master has come to my territory, why didn't you inform me in advance so that I could fulfill my duty as a host?"

"Hahaha!"

Jiang Lang smiled and said, "I was just bored and came out for a stroll. If I had informed you, would I still be able to be carefree?"

Wang Pingzhi's face turned bitter, and he sighed, "These years… the young master has been wronged. It is we subordinates who are incompetent."

"Let's not talk about these things!"

Jiang Lang waved his hand and said, "I estimate that the Jiang family will be here soon, and I will have to return to Crouching Dragon Mountain later."

"Let's make it short. Aunt Meng has followed my mother since she was young and has been very good to me. Crouching Dragon Mountain is too far away from here. My position in the Jiang family is awkward, so it's not convenient for me to reach out. So… Uncle Wang, please take care of Aunt Meng more in the future."

The words "Uncle Wang" made Wang Pingzhi stand up immediately. He bowed with a solemn expression and said, "Since it is the young master's request, this subordinate will definitely do everything in my power. If anything happens to Cloud Dream Pavilion in the future, the young master can only hold me accountable!"

"Thank you!"

Jiang Lang smiled slightly and said, "The Uninjured Army has been disbanded for ten years, but Uncle Wang still remembers the affection of that year. Jiang Lang is very touched."

Wang Pingzhi's eyes revealed a look of reminiscence, and he said in a deep voice, "Without Lord Uninjured, there would be no Uninjured Army, and there would be none of us."

"Although the Uninjured Army has been disbanded, we will all be members of the Uninjured Army until we die. If the young master raises his arms one day, we will immediately lead our troops to respond, going through fire and water without hesitation."

Jiang Lang's face sank, and he shouted coldly, "Uncle Wang, such words must not be said again in the future. The Uninjured Army has been disbanded. You are now the Governor of the Seven Fiends Prefecture, do you understand?"

"Yes!"

Wang Pingzhi was reprimanded, but he was not angry, just cupped his hands and sat back.

Jiang Lang turned his gaze to Jiang Han, Zuo Yiyi, Xiong Jingjing, Qi Bing, and Niu Meng, and said, "Uncle Wang, Jiang Han, Qi Bing, Zuo Yiyi, Niu Meng, and Xiong Jingjing are all top-notch seedlings. It is not convenient for me to take them back to Crouching Dragon Mountain. I hope they can enter the Seven Fiends Prefecture to cultivate, and I hope you can take good care of them for me."

"Hmm?"

Zuo Yiyi, Qi Bing, Xiong Jingjing, and the others were stunned, their expressions somewhat complicated.

Being able to enter the Seven Fiends Prefecture was a good thing. The Seven Fiends Prefecture had many resources. With Wang Pingzhi's care, they would definitely be valued in the Seven Fiends Prefecture.

No one would dare to bully them there. Cultivating for a period of time and becoming Mountain Sea Realm cultivators would be stable, and there was even hope of breaking through to the Reincarnation Realm.

However, going to the Seven Fiends Prefecture would be equivalent to leaving Cloud Dream Pavilion, which made everyone somewhat reluctant, so their expressions were somewhat complicated.

"Hahaha!"

Wang Pingzhi laughed and said, "Young Master, to be honest, Holy Maiden Ning has already investigated last time. These friends of yours are indeed all geniuses."

"The Seven Fiends Prefecture has already decided to let them join the Fighting Saint Hall and cultivate them as seed elites. Young Master, please rest assured, just hand them over to me, and I will arrange it."

Ling Yunmeng was overjoyed. Seeing that Zuo Yiyi, Qi Bing, and the others were still stunned, she quickly reprimanded, "Why don't you quickly thank Governor Wang?"

Zuo Yiyi and the others woke up. She, Qi Bing, Niu Meng, and Xiong Jingjing walked out and thanked him, but Jiang Han didn't move.

Everyone's eyes turned to Jiang Han, who slowly walked out, first bowed to Ling Yunmeng, and then bowed to Wang Pingzhi.

Only then did he say apologetically, "I'm sorry, Governor Wang, Pavilion Master. I may not be able to go to the Seven Fiends Prefecture. I… I'm going to the Chaotic Star Sea."

"What?"

Everyone was stunned. Ling Yunmeng's face sank, and she reprimanded, "Nonsense, Jiang Han, do you know what the Chaotic Star Sea is? Do you know how dangerous it is there? What are you going to do in the Chaotic Star Sea? Are you going to die?"

"I know!"

Jiang Han said with a firm face, "I know the Chaotic Star Sea is very dangerous, but I have to go. Jiang Li is there, and I want to bring her back."

"I only have one younger sister. I can't let her be alone and helpless there. Even if it's a mountain of knives and a sea of fire, I must go and try!"