System: After the fortune telling, my cultivation level skyrocketed.

Chapter 647

After entering the outer city of Jiangshan, Chen Xuan and Bai Li went straight to the restaurant they had visited before. The familiar place had hardly changed, and Bai Li didn't stand on ceremony, immediately ordering her favorite poisoned wines.

As for Chen Xuan, although he could no longer accumulate spiritual energy to expand the Purple Mansion Lake, he was immersed in comprehending the classic texts on formations. He closed his eyes slightly, his expression solemn, and gently turned the yellowed pages of the ancient book, as if he had entered a world where only he and the mysteries of formations existed.

His brow furrowed slightly at times, as if he had encountered a difficult problem; at other times, it relaxed slowly, as if he had had a sudden realization. Each moment of contemplation made Chen Xuan's mind more focused, as if he had forgotten everything around him.

The restaurant was bustling with activity. Some were wealthy merchants dressed in finely cut animal skins, while others were soldiers in standard armor. Their laughter and the clinking of glasses mingled together.

The wealthy merchants engaged in lively conversation, sharing fascinating anecdotes from their business dealings; members of the Jiang clan's branch discussed trivial family matters. The aroma of wine permeated the air, intoxicating all who smelled it.

Soon, the black-armored guard squad leader entered the restaurant. Although there were many core disciples of the Jiang clan from the inner city in the restaurant, he immediately spotted Chen Xuan and Bai Li upon entering.

The two men's auras were so powerful that it was hard not to notice them at first glance. The squad leader glanced at the restaurant's menu, occasionally turning his head to steal a look at Chen Xuan. Just one glance was enough to send a shiver down his spine, and he quickly left the restaurant.

"Master, would you like some? This wine is very potent, but it tastes great."

"You may drink as much as you like, but don't disturb me as I try to comprehend the mysteries of the formation." Hearing Chen Xuan's words, Bai Li stuck out her tongue. "Alright."

However, less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea passed after the black-armored squad leader left.

woohoo-

Above the sky, a vast array of powerful cultivators appeared, their auras overwhelming. The patrons in the restaurant were wealthy merchants from the outskirts of Jiangshan City, as well as some members of branches of the Jiang clan. They had never witnessed such a spectacle before.

"Wow, am I blind? Isn't that the Fourth Elder of the Jiang Clan?"

"Wow, the legendary Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Guards, Jiang Ming?!"

"The clan chief has arrived too?"

woohoo-

Jiang Tianxiao and his group appeared and landed directly in the bustling city, ignoring the crowds on the street. Instead, led by Jiang Tianxiao, they immediately formed a line and walked straight into the Five Poisons Restaurant.

Chen Xuan and Bai Li did not deliberately conceal their auras, so when Jiang Tianxiao, Jiang Ming and the others walked in, they saw the two of them at a glance.

At this moment, the Jiang family's top executives were filled with surprise and emotion.

Jiang Ming secretly transmitted his thoughts to the clan leader Jiang Tianxiao: "Although I haven't seen Brother Chen Xuan for two years, his temperament is still so extraordinary. The prosperity of Jiangshan City today and the peaceful life of the Jiang clan are all thanks to his efforts in turning the tide back then."

Jiang Tianxiao was also filled with emotion: "This person is truly a great benefactor of the Jiang family. Now that we meet again, we must repay him properly."

The other high-ranking officials also felt a surge of respect and gratitude towards Chen Xuan.

"Brother Chen Xuan!"

Jiang Ming saw Chen Xuan sitting by the window, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he immediately laughed heartily.

"Young friend Chen Xuan!"

"Lord Chen Xuan!"

When the top executives of the Jiang clan confirmed that it was indeed Chen Xuan, they were all overjoyed and filled with emotion.

At this moment, all the guests in the restaurant stopped what they were doing. Facing the upper echelons of the Jiang family, there were many things that they had never actually seen up close.

No one dared to speak anymore; even the previously noisy restaurant was now completely silent.

Everyone stared at Chen Xuan, who had his eyes closed by the window.

"Everyone, it's been two years since we last met, hasn't it?"

Chen Xuan slowly opened his eyes. There was nothing he could do. Since Jiang Tianxiao and the others had already found him, his whereabouts must have been seen by one of Jiang's Red Armor Guards.

Of course, Chen Xuan and his companion did not disguise themselves when they entered the city, so it was normal that they were discovered and recognized.

"Brother Chen Xuan, it's too crowded and noisy here. Why don't you come back to my residence with me first?"

Chen Xuan got up and walked to Jiang Ming's side. The two punched each other lightly and then laughed loudly.

"Now that we've been recognized, staying in the outer city won't give us the same relaxed feeling as shopping."

Chen Xuan nodded and smiled, "Alright."

"Master, don't rush, let me finish this pot!" Bai Li hurriedly came to Chen Xuan's side, carrying a wine jar in one hand and a white jade pot in the other.

Seeing this, Jiang Ming turned to the restaurant manager and said, "Before tonight, prepare 100 jars of each of your fine wines and spirits and send them to my residence."

How could the owner of such a small tavern in the outer city have ever dreamed of speaking with the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Guard?

He hurriedly nodded and bowed, "Yes, yes, yes, all kinds of fine wines will definitely be delivered to the Grand Commander's residence before evening."

Jiang Ming nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Chen Xuan and smiled, "Let's go. Xue'er will start preparing for this family banquet when the Fourth Elder returns. She's just waiting for you to come."

Three days ago, Jiang Shan went to Zelin Sea. At that time, Chen Xuan had just come out of seclusion. After Jiang Shan returned, he also informed Jiang Tianxiao and others of this news.

"Thank you for your hospitality."

Chen Xuan smiled and then strolled out of the restaurant.

Only Jiang Ming could walk alongside Chen Xuan; as for Jiang Tianxiao and Jiang Shan, they could only follow behind.

woohoo-

A group of high-ranking members of the Jiang clan took off and disappeared into the streets of the outer city in the blink of an eye.

night.

The President's residence.

Inside the palace, two thick candles crackled and hissed in the vast, open space.

More than twenty young and beautiful barefoot girls in animal skins swayed gracefully, their eyes like autumn waters, as they danced in the center of the palace.

The musicians, one by one, played ancient instruments behind the screen.

A completely different style of tribal enlightenment, unlike anything seen in the previous life, accompanied by melodious music, echoed throughout the main hall.

Jiang Ming and Chen Xuan sat together at a long table. To their left were Jiang Tianxiao and Jiang Shan, followed by Yao Xue and Jiang Ning. Behind them were Bai Li and Huo'er, who had transformed into a girl in a fiery red dress.

Clearly, this was just a family banquet, and Chen Xuan didn't want the whole of Jiangshan City to know about it.

Therefore, those who stayed to keep Chen Xuan company at this moment were all friends he was familiar with.