Following the road paved with bluestone slabs, he walked along the street to an estate in the southern part of town.
At the entrance stood two green stone lions, as if watching the visitors coming and going.
Within the tall courtyard walls built of white brick and stone, greenery peeked out.
He entered through the gate and walked along the corridor painted with red lacquer.
After several turns, he arrived at a training ground.
At the sight of the visitors, everyone stopped what they were doing and came over to talk.
This was where the Chen Clan lived in Qingyan Town.
After Chen Qinglin returned to the Iron Sword Martial Arts School to see his parents and master, he came here with Chen Qingshi.
"Brother Qinglin, I haven't seen you in ages." The speaker was Chen Qingzhi.
That youngster was still as restless as ever, even after taking up martial arts, rushing about every day.
Still, he had decent talent and was one of the first five in the clan to reach the Body Tempering Realm.
"Is the clan chief here?" Chen Qinglin asked.
"He is. The clan chief was just here with us, but he left a little while ago."
"He probably went back to his room. I'll take you to find him, Brother Qinglin."
Chen Qingzhi answered quickly.
"Hey, hey, hey! Qingzhi, you greet your Brother Qinglin, but when I show up, you don't even say hello!" Chen Qingshi joked from the side.
"Hehe! We're both in Qingyan Town, so I see you all the time, Brother Qingshi!" Chen Qingzhi said, coming over to Chen Qingshi and putting an arm around his shoulder as they stood on the stone steps.
"You little brat!..."
"Come on, let's all go see the clan chief."
"Sure thing, Brother Qingshi..." Chen Qingzhi