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

Chen Futu suddenly felt a pang of regret. If there had truly been an opportunity within the mountains, he should have sought out it with the Empress's help. But now it was all too late.

"I also heard that the Holy Emperor's two disciples and the Celestial Clan girl robbed many young masters from powerful families who were out on training trips."

"Those guys are shameless. They hid in the shadows and ambushed people. Many people were robbed of everything."

The guests' conversation started to veer off course.

Chen Futu's forehead was covered in black lines. No wonder he hadn't seen Qin Hao and the others; they had gone out to rob someone.

Given their nature, their targets would likely be the younger generation of various forces who plotted against the Holy Emperor during the battle of Feixia Mountain, so let them rob them if they want; their master is too lazy to care.

"Young Master Qin, I have a favor to ask," Lin Ying suddenly spoke up. Chen Futu raised an eyebrow. "Since it's a favor, perhaps you shouldn't ask?"

"Huh?" Lin Ying was not expected to receive such a reply, and her face froze on the spot.

Chen Futu laughed and said, "Just kidding. Mingyu Auction House and I are destined to meet. Miss Lin, please feel free to speak your mind."

"Young Master Qin is truly witty. Actually, it's nothing much. My brother accidentally contracted a strange illness while he was out. I've heard that Young Master Qin's alchemy skills are unparalleled, so I'd like to invite you to take a look. Rest assured, regardless of whether it works or not, my Lin family will reward you handsomely."

"A strange illness?"

Chen Futu was thinking about how to expand the business of his new Longevity Pill. If Lin Ying owed him a favor, and she stepped in, it would be much better than Wang Qianshan's half-baked business acumen.

“Alright, since you have some free time, I’ll accompany you on this trip.”

And so, Chen Futu and Lin Ying returned to the auction house. After giving some instructions, she led Chen Futu out of Giant Wood City.

The Lin family is not in Giant Wood City but in the capital city. They can reach the capital city by taking the array patterns of the Purple Dew Academy.

"Young Master Qin may not know, but there is a dynasty called Dayu in this area. That dynasty is quite powerful, with a Great Saint-level ancestor in charge. Its territory is about the same size as Lizhou."

Lin Ying explained it this way.

Chen Futu said, "As expected of the Northern Region, even a random dynasty here has such a profound foundation."

"It's a pity that the Great Xia Dynasty is not in the Northern Region. I wonder if the Holy Emperor would be interested in establishing a kingdom in the Northern Region?"

"No, even one isolated continent is difficult to control."

Chen Futu had no interest in establishing a dynasty outside. Lizhou was much better; it was small in area but difficult to connect with the outside world. As a separate territory, it was relatively easy to manage. If he were to establish a kingdom in the Northern Region, he would have to deal with conflicts of interest with countless surrounding forces. Just thinking about it gave him a headache. Therefore, compared to establishing a kingdom in an outer region, Chen Futu felt that establishing a sect was more suitable.

Once the Hanhai Sea is recovered, the trachoma will probably be mostly suppressed, and then Old Zhang can be allowed to establish his own religion.

Meanwhile, inside Baiyujing, Chen Futu told Dongfang Bubai about his idea. Dongfang Bubai said, "Does His Majesty mean that I should go to the Northern Region to establish the Sun Moon Divine Cult?"

"The Northern Region is rich in resources and currently has forces that are on good terms with the Central Plains, so establishing a foothold is not a problem. The main advantage is that it makes it easier for us to collect resources."

Chen Futu's requirements were not high. He did not ask the Sun Moon Sect to become a super power that dominated a region. He only wanted to establish a sect so that his avatar and two disciples would have a place to stay.

Dongfang Bubai thought about it and agreed, but she had one condition: she wanted to take Wen Ruyu and Lian Nishang with her.

Wen Ruyu is a Saint-level alchemist, and Lian Nishang likes to fight, so it wouldn't be bad to have the two of them go out and support the family.

"No rush. You can ask around in Baiyujing who wants to go with you. Make some preparations before you set off, and I'll choose a good place for you in advance."

While they were pondering, Chen Futu and Lin Ying had already arrived at the Zilu Academy.

Wang Qianshan was pacing back and forth in the square when he saw Chen Futu and Lin Ying. He approached them with a disgruntled expression and complained, "Qin boy, your two disciples have corrupted my grandson and my true disciple."

Wang Fugui has been hanging out with Qin Hao and his group lately, along with the first true disciple Fang Yuan and the second true disciple Xue Wu. These guys have been hiding in the Feixia Mountains, ambushing people and causing a lot of hatred towards the Zilu Academy. Many forces outside have started to complain, claiming that the Zilu Academy should manage its disciples better, or they will take action to discipline them.

Chen Futu raised an eyebrow and said, "What does this have to do with me? It's normal for my disciples to go out and travel. You can't manage your grandson, so you can't blame me."

"You little brat! Your two disciples are nominally also disciples of our academy, have you forgotten that?"

"Is this happening?"

"you!"

Wang Qianshan clutched his chest, his beard bristling and eyes wide with anger.

Lin Ying smiled and said, "Elder Wang, Qin Hao and the others know their limits. As long as no one dies, it's not a big deal. Speaking of which, Qin Shao's battle at Feixia Mountain not only represented your Zilu Academy, but the academy is now becoming a first-class force. You should thank Qin Shao."

When it comes to verbal skills, Lin Ying is definitely more impressive, leaving Wang Qianshan blushing deeply.

Recently, many forces have come to the academy to pay their respects. Even those forces with whom they have had disagreements have taken the initiative to humble themselves and seek reconciliation with the academy. Now, with Chen Futu, the Holy Emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty, standing behind the academy, and with the support of an Emperor-level expert, which surrounding force is not afraid? Let alone this small Zhenzhou, even looking at the entire Northern Region, who would dare to provoke the Purple Dew Academy?

The power of an Emperor is no joke. With a single glance, that mysterious Empress severed the quasi-Emperor ancestor of a certain race across tens of thousands of miles, earning an invincible reputation. Since the Holy Emperor had no power in the Northern Region, the benefits naturally fell to the Purple Dew Academy.

"I admit that Zilu Academy has benefited quite a bit. It's no big deal for those little brats to cause a ruckus. By the way, where are you guys headed?"

Wang Qianshan reluctantly changed the subject.

Chen Futu then gave a brief explanation, and Wang Qianshan said, "Going to the capital? I know this place well. I'll go with you, kid. I need to talk to that old king about something."

And so, Chen Futu and Lin Ying were dragged into the array by the excited Wang Qianshan, and in a daze, they arrived in the capital of the Great Yu Dynasty.

The architectural layout of the Great Yu Dynasty and the Central Plains Dynasty was similar. The capital was extremely prosperous, and most of the people coming and going were ordinary people. After all, it was safer for ordinary people to live within the territory of the dynasty. The areas outside the dynasty were the activity range of martial arts experts, and there were frequent battles in the martial arts world, which could result in death.

Besides ordinary people, you can also see people from the martial arts world on the streets, but they are not particularly powerful.

"My business is not urgent. I will go to the Lin family with you first."

Wang Qianshan stroked his beard and chuckled.

The Lin family's residence is located in the north of the capital, with a vast courtyard complex. As soon as they arrived at the gate, guards bowed to Lin Ying and respectfully addressed her as "Young Miss."

Wang Qianshan transmitted his voice, "Kid, isn't this Lin girl quite good? Her family also owns the Bright Moon Auction House. If you take her in, the benefits will be considerable."