I picked up skill fragments in the demon world.

Chapter 900 Moving
Zhang Chen's appearance and his unconventional attitude truly taught everyone a lesson.

"This young man truly lives up to his reputation as someone who can stir up a storm in the entire Pingbian Prince's Mansion. His methods have far exceeded our expectations. Even that brat Zhang Shenqi couldn't gain the upper hand against him. This young man is indeed the one who will bring prosperity to the family." Someone praised him from afar.

Another person chimed in, "That's right. I really like this kid's personality. Only with this kind of personality can my Zhang family rise again in this turbulent situation and withstand the backlash from the Great Victory Royal Family."

"Hmph, this boy is arrogant and unruly, and he has no sense of the big picture at all. If such a person gains power, he will surely disrupt the rules and etiquette, making our Zhang family unacceptable to all the major families and clans in the world. He will make enemies everywhere, and we will be attacked by everyone sooner or later." Someone retorted.

“Nonsense! Although this boy despises etiquette, he has his own rules for doing things. Although he has many enemies, he also has many friends with real skills. For example, Xie Lingyun, Xie Xuan, Zhong Wubai, and Zhou Qiucheng are all famous cultivators in the capital. Together they have already become a force to be reckoned with. In terms of background, they are no less powerful than the big families.” Someone defended Zhang Chen.

“That’s right. Although Zhang Chen has many enemies, he also has quite a few friends who can help him. On the other hand, the eight major families, although they seem to be united, are actually all harboring their own ulterior motives. They can hardly work together as a cohesive unit; they are all just a motley crew,” Zhang Laosi said emphatically.

For a time, everyone in the room started arguing and spewing insults at each other, creating chaos in the pavilion as everyone stuck to their own opinions and could not convince each other.

Zhang Chen and Zhang Gaqi passed through the gates of the two mansions and arrived at the backyard of Zhang Gaqi's mansion, where they entered a separate Grand View Garden. There, Zhang Gaqi stood in front of the gate and said to Zhang Chen, "We've arrived. Your younger brother and sister, as well as Cheng Yu, all live in the Grand View Garden."

Guards stood watch at the gate. Upon seeing Zhang Chen and Zhang Gaqi, they quickly stepped forward to greet them, saying, "Greetings, Your Excellency."

Zhang Gaqi pushed open the door and went inside. He had already sensed Zhang Tuowei's location through the Blood God Child.

The Grand View Garden was beautiful and luxurious, showing that Zhang Gaqi had put a lot of effort into it. Many maids walked by in the garden, and guards patrolled back and forth.

Zhang Chen passed through layers of eaves and arrived at the main courtyard, where he saw Zhang Shi practicing her martial arts. Her body was filled with flowing and surging energy, indicating that she had already cultivated her own qi and blood.

"After arriving at the garden, Zhang worked diligently day and night, making rapid progress in martial arts. He has already refined his qi and blood." Zhang Gaqi seemed to be reporting his findings to Zhang Chen, introducing him in his ear.

Zhang Chen was proficient in blood-path supernatural powers, so he was naturally aware of Zhang's physical condition. Zhang's martial arts training could no longer be described as merely diligent; although she had cultivated martial arts qi and blood, she had also suffered from hidden ailments.

“The three little ones should be meditating and cultivating inside the house. These three little guys must have the secret techniques you taught them. Their cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, and they have all entered the Manifestation stage. Combined with the bloodline supernatural powers of the Zhang family, they can already be called experts.” Zhang Gaqi gave Zhang Chen a meaningful look.

It's only natural that the three little ones' cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, given that Zhang Chen provided them with the Yellow Spring Water. If their cultivation hadn't improved, Zhang Chen would have found it strange.

Zhang Chen didn't say much, but pushed open the door and went in. Zhang Shi, who was practicing martial arts in the courtyard, was startled and quickly put away her posture. Then she looked at Zhang Gaqi with a surprised expression: "Fourth Master Zhang!"

Then she suddenly saw Zhang Chen, and Zhang Shi trembled, her eyes filled with disbelief: "This is... Chen'er?"

Four years have passed, and Zhang Chen has certainly changed, but only slightly. Zhang Shi still recognized him quickly.

"Greetings, Second Madam!" Zhang Chen quickly bowed.

"It really is you! We haven't heard from you since we parted that day. We've been waiting for your arrival day and night. You've finally come!" Zhang rushed forward and hugged Zhang Chen tightly, but then realized that Zhang Chen had grown so much that she couldn't hug him anymore. She could only let go of Zhang Chen with tears in her eyes, her face full of joy: "It's good that you're back! It's good that you're back! Our family is finally reunited."

Then, disregarding her composure, Zhang shouted at the top of her lungs towards the backyard, "Zhang Tuowei! Zhang Fei! Cheng Yu! You three come out quickly and see who's here!"

With Zhang's heart-wrenching, distorted scream, the three figures sitting cross-legged in the backyard panicked, thinking that Zhang had encountered some danger, and quickly stopped their meditation and ran out.

Zhang Chen stood in the courtyard. After a short while, he heard hurried footsteps coming from afar, and then he saw three figures appear in front of him.

Four years have passed and the three boys have changed a lot, almost like completely different people, but you can still vaguely see their former features. Zhang Chen still quickly recognized the three of them.

"Big Brother!!!" The three little ones rushed over and were stunned for a moment. Zhang Tuowei was the first to recognize Zhang Chen. He ran towards Zhang Chen like a madman and rushed into Zhang Chen's arms.

Zhang Tuowei is only nine years old this year!

The little girl, fair and delicate, moved nimbly and swiftly, bumping directly into Zhang Chen's arms. Zhang Chen hugged her tightly, exclaiming, "It really is Big Brother! Why did it take you so long to find us?!"

Zhang Tuo hugged Zhang Chen's neck, his voice filled with grievance. Cheng Yu, who was also fair-skinned and delicate, was wearing a plain white dress and her hair was tied up. The little girl was only eleven years old this year. After recognizing Zhang Chen, she rushed towards Zhang Chen with her short legs: "Zhang Chen, why did you take so long? If you had come any later, I wouldn't have recognized you."

Cheng Yu didn't hold back and pounced on Zhang Chen, taking up Zhang Chen's right chest and biting his ear. Zhang Chen screamed in pain, "How did you learn to bite people?"

"Who told you to disappear for almost five years! You promised to come right away, but you've been delayed for so long!" Zhang Tuowei cursed, still with his fierce nature.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen finally managed to pry the little girl's mouth open, and then looked at Zhang Fei with his eyes. This kid was now chubby-faced and looked a bit like Zhang Chen. He stared at Zhang Chen with pleading eyes, but unfortunately, there was no place for him on Zhang Chen's body anymore.

"You two, get down here right now! What kind of behavior is it to cling to your older brother like this?" Zhang scolded from the side. The two little ones reluctantly slid off Zhang Chen, but clung to his arms and refused to let go.

Zhang Chen glanced at the three little ones and saw that their clothes were all made of the finest materials, and they were all well-fed and healthy. It seemed that Zhang Gaqi had lived up to his expectations.

Zhang Gaqi watched the family gathered together, then quietly withdrew, leaving the courtyard to them and instructing the servants not to disturb them.

Zhang Chen and his family entered the house, listening to the three little ones chattering about their lives over the past few years. Zhang Chen listened quietly. With the Blood God Child by Zhang Tuowei's side, he naturally knew everything about the three little ones' lives, but he didn't interrupt. Instead, he listened with great interest.

“Your fourth uncle has indeed treated us well, providing us with fine clothes and food.” Zhang Shi concluded from the side, saying to Zhang Chen.

“Fourth Uncle is indeed a good person, otherwise I wouldn’t have entrusted you to him,” Zhang Chen replied with a smile.

"How have you been these past few years?" Madam Zhang asked Zhang Chen.

"It was wonderful! I made many friends, met many people, and received many opportunities and good fortune." Zhang Chen chatted with Zhang Shi with a smile, "and also gained many opportunities!"

"It's good that you're alright. You're the pillar of our family. If anything had happened to you, we wouldn't be able to survive," said Mrs. Zhang from the side.
"Oh, right, you should also go and thank Chief Xie. Over the past few years, Chief Xie has visited us from time to time to support us, afraid that we, a widow and her children, would be bullied. We can never repay this kindness, but you have to repay it for us."

"I don't have any personal relationship with Chief Xie. Just treat her like family," Zhang Chen said with a smile.

After chatting for half a day, Zhang asked, "What are your plans for coming to Kyoto this time?"

“I came to Kyoto this time to help you move. It’s not right to keep staying at other people’s houses. We need to have our own home,” Zhang Chen replied.

Upon hearing this, Zhang hesitated, saying, "Housing prices in Kyoto aren't cheap..."

"I don't lack money right now!" Zhang Chen reassured Zhang Shi. "I lack everything else, but I don't lack money!"

Is Zhang Chen rich?
Of course he's rich!
His Five Elements Authority evolved into the Five Elements River, giving him control over the power of the Five Elements in the world. He could have as much gold as he wanted.

“I am about to have a dispute with the Zhang family, and it may not be convenient for you to continue staying at the Zhang family’s place.” Zhang Chen said to Zhang Shi, “You should come with me to the Zhong family’s place for a while. After I have sorted things out in the capital, it will not be too late to settle your own homes then.”

“As long as you are here, we have a home! Wherever you go, we will go with you! When are we moving?” Zhang was a sensible person, and upon hearing this, she did not ask any further questions, but blindly followed Zhang Chen’s decision.

Zhang Chen smiled upon hearing this: "If you don't mind, let's move now."

"Okay! Let's move now and pack our things!" Zhang made the decision and dragged the three little ones to pack the house. In just half an hour, the four of them appeared in the courtyard, each carrying a bundle.

Looking at the packages on the four people, Zhang Chen was stunned for a moment: "That's all? You're all packed?"

“This isn’t our home. Why would we, as guests, have so many things here? We’ve been waiting for you to come back and take them away,” Zhang said.

(End of this chapter)