After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

"My disciple, let me offer you a toast."

Qingyi sat beside him, showing no signs of fatigue, and raised her wine cup with a smile. Everyone present raised their cups in response.

After finishing a cup of wine, Chen Futu looked at Hua Yu, whose face was full of anticipation, and said, "Master Hua is a man of great integrity. True character is revealed in times of crisis. I wonder if Master Hua would be interested in developing in the Northern Frontier? If you agree, I will have the pleasure boat rebuilt and entrust you with important responsibilities."

Hua Yu rose and said respectfully, "Your Majesty flatters me. I have long admired Your Majesty's reputation and have always wanted to go to the northern frontier to make a living. Now that Your Majesty has summoned me, how could I dare not obey?"

She was a sensible person; Chen Futu gave her a way out, and she accepted it.

The luxurious pleasure boat had long been coveted by the Red Moon Pavilion, and she had been thinking about how to avoid the risks posed by the Red Moon Pavilion. This was a good opportunity.

At least once they reach the Northern Frontier, with the Northern Frontier King protecting them, they will no longer have to worry about the extermination of their entire family.

"Alright, Master, please send someone to pack up and return to the Northern Frontier with me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Not only was Hua Yu happy, but the girls on the pleasure boat were also beaming with joy.

The northern border region is vigorously developing commerce and industry, and is also building development zones, attracting many merchants from all over the world. Its prosperity and wealth are in no way inferior to the capital. Such a good place is never short of business, even for expensive pleasure boats.

“Master, why don’t you all go to Dragon City? I’ll give you a piece of land to build a new sect, just as a branch. You can leave this place in Zhongnan Mountain for now, and another day…”

Before Chen Futu could finish speaking, Qingyi understood the implication: that he could return after unifying the world, and at that time Zhongnan Mountain would become the number one sect in the world.

Qingyi was somewhat tempted.

Chen Futu even crossed Zhongshan Mountain and traveled thousands of miles to help her, and she felt his kindness.

Qingyi then looked at the higher-ups and female disciples below, finally asking Longluo alone, "Junior Sister, what do you think?"

Long Luo thought for a moment and was about to speak when Yin Jian suddenly said, "Senior Qingyi, Miss Long, Zhongnan Mountain is our foundation. It would be inappropriate to move away from it."

Upon hearing this, the elders of the Heavenly Secrets Palace turned green with embarrassment.

Does this brat have no brain? Who gives him the right to interrupt?

However, Yin Jian didn't care about any of that. He didn't want Long Luo to go to the Northern Frontier. If she went there, it would be like a lamb entering a tiger's den. There were even rumors that the King of the Northern Frontier was a lecherous devil who had suffered a major defeat in the Western Regions because of his affair with Zhao Xier. And Long Luo was so beautiful that she would surely be coveted if she went to the Northern Frontier.

Chen Futu raised an eyebrow and sized up Yin Jian, saying unhappily, "When did it become your place to interfere when I was discussing family matters with my master?"

Yin Jian was speechless.

Tianjizi quickly interjected, "Your Majesty, please forgive him. The young man is ignorant of etiquette and has disturbed your enjoyment. I will certainly teach him a lesson later."

"Old man, you should discipline your grand-disciple properly. Just now I saw him staring at my junior uncle with a sneaky look. What, does your Heavenly Mystery Mansion want to form a marriage alliance with Zhongnan Mountain?"

Chen Futu's words drew everyone's attention to Yin Jian. Even Long Luo was taken aback, not understanding why she was being dragged into this.

Yin Jian's eyelids twitched, and he cursed inwardly. He thought Chen Futu was shameless, that he himself was a lecherous devil, yet he was slandering Chen Futu for plotting something sinister.

"Your Majesty, I do indeed have a fondness for Miss Long, but alas, my heart is set on the bright moon, while the bright moon has no interest in shining on the ditch."

"You have good judgment. You are indeed not worthy of my junior uncle."

Chen Futu showed no respect whatsoever, and Yin Jian nearly choked on his words.

This conversation made Liu Longyue and Hua Yu burst into laughter.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the King is quite dissatisfied with the Heavenly Secrets Bureau. They didn't help during the great battle, but now they're coming to join the celebration banquet, and they even want to arrange a marriage alliance. What a load of rubbish!

Little did Chen Futu know that in his eyes, Yin Jian's desire to become a dragon knight was simply a pipe dream. With Chen Futu himself in charge, if the other party had any malicious intentions, he wouldn't mind castrating him.

Tianjizi sensed that the Northern Frontier King greatly disliked Yin Jian, so he said awkwardly, "We apologize for our intrusion today, but we will take our leave now."

"Old man Tianji, why are you leaving? I invited you here, are you trying to refuse me?"

The woman in green feigned displeasure.

Tianjizi had no choice but to sit back down.

Qingyi secretly said to Chen Futu, "Don't underestimate the Tianji Mansion. This Tianjizi is indeed capable. I heard that you are preparing to build the Tianji Tower. Why not drag this old man over to be the Director of the Imperial Observatory? That would be a good idea."

Chen Futu agreed wholeheartedly, but didn't know how to win him over.

"Yin Jian and Junior Sister met once before. Why not start with him, fool Tianjizi first, and then deal with Yin Jian later?"

"Auntie, you're being a bit despicable. Aren't you afraid your junior uncle will stab you in the back?"

"Stop talking nonsense, just tell me if it's okay or not."

The woman in green secretly pinched Chen Futu, and he immediately felt a tingling pain in his lower back. He sat up straight and said, "Fine, whatever you say."

The banquet that followed was hosted by Qingyi, who personally acted as an intermediary for Chen Futu, inviting Tianjizi to travel to the northern frontier.

Knowing that Qingyi had decided to move to Longcheng, Yin Jian looked at Tianjizi pleadingly, "Master, you said that I am destined to be with Long'er, so you must help me."

“Foolish child, foolish child. Very well, since that’s the case, then I will take you on a trip to the northern frontier.”

Tianjizi reluctantly agreed.

He valued Yin Jian highly and had personally calculated Yin Jian's marriage prospects several times, all of which pointed to Long Luo.

If it weren't for the Tianji Mansion's rule against participating in Jianghu (martial arts world) conflicts, he would have had to lend a hand today.

The relocation was decided amidst clinking glasses and toasts.

That night, Chen Futu stayed in Zhongnan Mountain to rest.

In the dead of night, Qingyi arrived, dressed in a long robe with her hair casually tied up, giving her the appearance of a detached, otherworldly immortal.

Chen Futu asked suspiciously, "Auntie, is there something you need from me so late at night?"

The man in green said irritably, "Don't forget, you still have the Heavenly Ruler in your hands."

I almost forgot about Chen Futu if she hadn't mentioned him. I was actually thinking of asking her for the Heavenly Ruler.

Chen Futu took out the small ruler from his bosom. The man in green did not take it, but smiled and said, "Do you know why the Heavenly Ruler is called the most precious treasure of our sect?"

"Could it be that it's hiding some profound martial arts technique, which is why it's being targeted by others?"

Chen Futu had read many martial arts novels, and based on his experience, he judged that this small ruler might contain a peerless martial arts technique, just like the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.

"What are you thinking? There are no martial arts techniques or mental cultivation methods inside. The reason it is special is that it concerns the secret of Zhongnan Mountain. Legend has it that the founder of the sect left behind a secret place, and this small ruler is the key to opening the secret place. Unfortunately, we have not found that secret place yet."

"A key? It's a key again!"

Chen Futu suddenly felt a toothache.

Where would such a martial arts world find so many secrets? The system is quite selective; first it was the key, and now it's the Heavenly Ruler. In the end, it keeps silent after picking them all.

It seems there's no hope of upgrading it with special materials. At least we can't use it for upgrading until we run out of materials. We can make use of it later when we unlock the secret treasure.

"I really like this ruler. Give it to me. If I find it someday, I'll go and take a look."

Chen Futu chuckled and put away the Heavenly Ruler again.

Qingyi nodded. "Very well, I'll hand over Zhongnan Mountain to you. That way, I can give my ancestor an explanation."

"What do you mean? You want me to be the sect leader?" Chen Futu asked, his eyes wide.