Chapter 26: The Young City Master

  A second-level Array Master is absolutely higher in status than a Foundation Establishment cultivator in a city.

  The entire city of Kuangmu, it is said that there is only one fourth-grade Array Master, and that is the master of Kuangmu City. Under the master, there are only three third-grade Array Masters, one of whom is Xu Shi - Xu Jiu, who witnessed Chen Yuan's assessment.

  While Qing was a member of the Alchemist's Association sent to manage affairs in Rokuhō City, she did not belong to Rokuhō City.

  Mrs. Qing heard that Chen Yuan was going to build his own villa, and she didn't deliberately try to win him over, but Xu Shi had left a thoughtful eye, after the assessment, he went down first, and did not go up to the second floor with Mrs. Qing to present Chen Yuan with a certificate of recognition, instead, he secretly sent out a flying symbol, flying towards the most magnificent building in the central city - the City Master's Mansion.

  Chen Yuan finally obtained the qualification certificate of second-level Array Master, put away the Array Master's document which was equivalent to a universal pass, and returned to the first floor's service hall with Ye Jia's master and apprentice.

  Not many people in the hall came to congratulate, these people mostly have a backing force, staying in Zhen Tian Xia, apart from communicating with the Array Masters, they also care about some dynamics of the Array Masters. Now that a young second-level Array Master is born, they naturally come to make friends and pull strong support for their own forces.

  Although there are not many people here, the network of relationships behind them is a vast and invisible one.

  The formation master determines whether a village, a fort, or even a city can develop and survive. Without the protection of the formation method, humans are too fragile in the face of the demon tide. Every formation master can be considered a strategic resource, and all parties will choose to get along with them.

  Chen Yuan's intention this time was to make a name for himself with his own strength as a second-level Array Master. He declared to the crowd:

  "Thank you for your kind intentions! Although I am still a lone cultivator, I have long had the determination to build my own home and open up a place that belongs to me. Therefore, I'm afraid Chen Yuan cannot accept your invitation. However, being able to meet so many fellow cultivators who practice the same array techniques today is also a great fortune for Chen Yuan. If you are willing to befriend Chen Yuan, I hope that on the day my estate is completed, you will all come and visit, and help me gain prestige."

  Chen Yuansheng's voice was deep and full of energy, his words showed the momentum of a master who was about to open up his home, yet he was warm and courteous, making everyone feel close to him.

  "Haha! Chen Daoyou, at such a young age, has the ambition to open his own estate and become its master. It's truly making us old folks blush with shame. However, being able to witness the rise of a young hero is also our good fortune. This is my Zhen He's jade token, I hope that on the day Chen Manor is established, you'll notify old Zhen." First to speak was an elderly man in his nineties, who praised and complimented him, shooting a jade token in front of Chen Yuan.

  Chen Yuanshan reached out and grabbed the jade symbol representing the other party's identity.

  "Definitely inform your senior."

  With Zhen He leading the way, the others naturally also presented their jade tokens and made Chen Yuan's acquaintance.

  With this, he became acquainted with many people and Chen Yuan also gained some reputation.

  The time for the auction was approaching, and Chen Yuanfang had to bid farewell. Outside the main gate of Zhen An Tian Xia, a handsome young man rushed in with a fiery passion.

  He stepped into the door and shouted directly:

  "Xu Jiu, where is that young second-grade Array Master?"

  Chen Yuan heard the voice and instantly felt familiar, turned his head to look back and recognized the person.

  Liang Jianying?

  Chen Yuan had not yet taken a step forward to greet his old friend when he saw Qing Fu and Xu Shi already standing at the door, bowing to him.

  "Qīng Yù ér (Xǔ Jiǔ) has met Young City Master."

  Young City Master! This title is so precious that all the other Array Masters understand the identity of the visitor and turn to pay their respects to Liang Jianying.

  Liang Jianying waved to them, and his eyes scanned the crowd, just in time to see Chen Yuan standing among the people. He was overjoyed and laughed loudly: "Haha! It's been half a year since we last met, how have you been?"

  Liang Jianying was as affable as ever. Chen Yuande was delighted to see an old friend and, recalling the scene of their meeting at Julu Fortress, replied:

  "After parting with Jumuwu, although he has gone through many hardships, he is still alive now, and it should be fine."

  Liang Jianying was extremely clever, and as soon as she thought of the flying symbol transmission she had received earlier, she looked at Chen Yuan who was now full of momentum and sharpness, and instantly connected the two together, asking:

  "Could it be that the person who passed the second-level Array Master assessment today is you, Brother Chen?"

  "Exactly!" Chen Yuan responded.

  "Chen Yuan, you truly are astonishing! This is not a place for reminiscing, let's go to the tavern and catch up!" Liang Jianying invited.

  Mrs. Qing and Xu Jiu's previous address had already revealed Liang Jianying's identity - the young master of Ruo Mu City, although Chen Yuan was amazed at his noble status in his heart, he had already become friends with him, and he didn't need to consider the disparity in their identities either. He nodded in agreement: "Good."

  Two people walked out of the Array An Tianxia, leaving a group of Array Masters looking at each other in dismay. Chen Yuan, this newly promoted second-level Array Master, actually got along with the young master of Shao City. If he were to build his own estate, he would definitely get the support of Rui Mu City. This would be a rising new star, and everyone present put getting along with Chen Yuan on their minds.

  Chen Yuan and Liang Jianying left, the other array masters also returned to their original positions, continuing to exchange and study, and the Array An Tianxia was calm again.

  "It's true that heroes emerge in their youth! The young generation of Ruo Mu City seems to be more outstanding than us, Tian Yin City..." Ye Xiao sighed with emotion.

  "It's not fair! I was already a first-class Array Master at the age of 14, why do they all fawn over him and ignore me? I'm the real genius! By the time I reach his age, I'll definitely be even more powerful than him!" Ye Lingxuan gritted her teeth in discontent.

  "Haha! You're so jealous!" Seeing his disciple's envious words, Ye Xiao burst out laughing and didn't correct this kind of narrow-minded thinking. "We should leave too! The auction is probably about to start."

  "Hmm!"

  ……

  In the tavern, they raised their cups and drank together, engaging in lofty conversations. After Chen Yuan had weathered the storm, his state of mind had become more refined, no longer constrained by petty thoughts. His vision was broader, and he was more confident. In conversation with Liang Jianying, he did not show any weakness or fawning due to knowing his noble identity.

  The two of them told each other about their experiences over the past half year. Liang Jianying's had been ordinary, having been caught by his sister and brought back to Ruo Mu City, where he had been cultivating at home. Chen Yuan, on the other hand, told him about his experience of single-handedly resisting the demonic tide, which truly made Liang Jianying admire his bravery, while also feeling ashamed for the treachery of Bai Xiao Zhuang.

  The wine was enough and the rice was full, but the conversation had just begun, however, Chen Yuan had to attend an auction, so he had to bid farewell.

  "Brother Liang, I still have to attend the divine machine auction, can't help it..."

  "Haha! We've finally met again, how can we just part ways like this? I'm free and have nothing to do, let's go to the auction together with Brother Chen!"

  Liang Jianying decided to accompany him. The two of them left the tavern and rushed straight to the auction house.

  With Liang Jianying as the "landlord" guide, Chen Yuan learned more about the things in Ruo Mu City. Soon after, he arrived at the auction house. Chen Yuan originally wanted to go to his own VIP room, but Liang Jianying directly took out a first-class VIP card and brought him to the luxurious private room instead.

  Mistakenly sent chapter 26, missed chapter 25. This chapter was deleted and re-sent. Extremely sorry.