Um.
Chen Qingyu nodded slightly and said politely:
Please, everyone.
Current situation:
Surrounded by Chen Yuanqi, the lord of Zhongdu, and Central Capital powerful figures in Central Capital:
The group, riding in the imperial carriage, traveled in a grand procession across the sky towards the city lord's mansion.
Such a grand display naturally attracted the attention of countless people.
In fact:
Just moments before, the gathering of the three great leaders and all the powerful figures in Central Capital to welcome the arrival of a certain important person had already attracted much attention.
Within Central Capital, every lineage and organization with any capability was secretly monitoring the situation and trying every means to gather information.
So not long after
The news that Chen Shaojun had arrived in Central Capital Yangchuan to serve as the new Inspector spread like wildfire throughout the entire Central Capital, causing a great sensation!
On the other side:
Surrounded by numerous powerful figures, Chen Qingyu went straight into the city lord's mansion and attended the banquet.
He naturally sat in the main seat, accompanied by City Lord Chen Yuanqi and the other two major figures, along with more than a dozen other powerful figures.
Plates of delicacies from land and sea, and pots of fine wine, were served in a continuous stream, while beautiful maids moved about the table like butterflies flitting among flowers.
After a round of toasts and drinks:
Chen Qingyu had gained a general understanding of the power structure of Central Capital Yangchuan.
Compared to the other nine capital cities, Central Capital Yangchuan was no different. Although it had many departments and a large number of people, the main power was still held by many powerful individuals.
These powerful figures were mostly from the Chen Clan branches in Central Capital, and their status was equally high, second only to the direct line of Divine Capital.
Among these powerful figures, there are three giants:
First, there is the head of the Chen Clan branch in Central Capital, namely the city lord Chen Yuanqi, who holds the greatest power and the highest position;
Secondly, there was the Grand Master of Fate, who was in charge of taxation and internal affairs, named Chen Yuangu.
He controlled the purse strings and, to some extent, was not afraid of being checked by the city lord. Thus, he wielded immense power, though his status was only slightly lower.
Finally, there was Chen Yuanhe, the Commandant of Central Capital, who was in charge of the Stars Heavenly Army stationed in Central Capital, essentially serving as the military representative;
The Stars Heavenly Army is an army of cultivators within the Chen Clan, proficient in combined battle formations and techniques. They are typically used to suppress rebellions and maintain order, and their strength is extremely formidable.
The city lord, the Grand Master of Fate, and the Commandant are all at the Zhoutian Realm cultivation level.
Of course:
The position of Inspector also wields immense power, capable of managing everything, and is often secretly referred to as the Fourth Giant.
However, Chen Qingyu's situation was different.
After all, as the inspector, his status and position far surpassed those of the three giants; they were simply not on the same level.
The three giants could only be respectful in his presence, obeying whatever he said, and had no confidence to engage in dialogue with him as equals.
From this perspective, the strength and foundation of the Chen Clan are truly formidable.
Holding his wine glass, Chen Qingyu couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.
Judging solely from apparent strength:
Even disregarding the words of that old matriarch at the Void Penetration Realm, the combined power of Central Capital Yangchuan is enough to rival the entire Yanggu Zhang Clan.
Not to mention
Central Capital Yangchuan was only one of the ten major capital cities; the other nine capital cities were all no less impressive than Central Capital.
Even if all ten capital cities were combined, they would still be far inferior to the Divine Capital Changluo, which was the heartland of the entire Chen Clan and the supreme core of power.
Shaojun
Chen Yuanqi raised his glass and said with a smile:
We prepared a residence for you a month ago when we heard that the Shaojun was going to Central Capital.
Now that this banquet is over, will you go to your residence first, or will you first examine the various documents and records in my Central Capital?
Upon hearing this statement:
Many powerful figures present, along with the other two giants, all looked at Chen Qingyu.
The answer to this question clearly represents the attitude of this Shaojun of the Chen Clan.
Although everyone present knew perfectly well:
Given Chen Shaojun's status, it was impossible for him to stay in Central Capital Yangchuan for long; it was merely a formality.
At most, he would serve as an inspector for two or three years before returning to the power center of the Divine Capital, and naturally he wouldn't really care about supervising the various affairs of the Central Capital.
But what if this person has other intentions?
They were all unsure of the Shaojun Chen Clan's attitude, which led to Chen Yuanqi's slight probing.
Um
Chen Qingyu put down his wine glass, pondered for a moment, and then asked:
I wonder if the city lord possesses any documents containing records of the various genealogies of my Chen Clan in Central Capital Yangchuan?
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Chen Yuanqi was taken aback.
Although he was a little puzzled as to why the esteemed Young Chen Shaojun would be interested in such matters, he still spoke up.
Yes, Shaojun, would you like to verify this?
Um.
Chen Qingyu nodded slightly and said:
To be honest, I have some relatives living in Central Capital.
My visit to the Divine Capital is at the behest of my father, to visit my relatives.
Hearing his words:
The many powerful Central Capital looked at each other, Central Capital their expressions.
Chen Shaojun actually has relatives in Central Capital Yangchuan?!
This is truly astonishing news.
It should be noted that the upper echelons of the Divine Capital have always maintained a secretive attitude regarding Chen Shaojun's true identity.
No one knows which lineage he comes from, or whose son or grandson he is.
But everyone guessed that he must be one of the most powerful direct lineages, and perhaps even a direct descendant of the Ninth Ancestor.
Other bloodlines are not noble enough; how could they possibly give birth to the Number One Heavenly Prodigy of All Time?
But what was unexpected was:
There are actually relatives of Chen Shaojun in Central Capital Yangchuan?
You should know that those living here are all collateral or branch families of the Chen Clan!
Chen Yuanqi's expression shifted, and he immediately spoke:
Since the Shaojun wishes to inspect, there is naturally no problem.
The records of the genealogies of Great Chen in Central Capital Yangchuan are in the city lord's mansion. Should we bring them to the Shaojun immediately?
Chen Qingyu nodded slightly and said:
Then bring it here now.
yes.
Chen Yuanqi responded with a sound of agreement;
Please wait a moment.
With that, he excused himself, left his seat in a hurry, and went to retrieve the document for recording.
Seeing this, everyone tacitly stopped eating and drinking, but their minds raced as they secretly speculated...
Which family lineage is so fortunate as to be related to Chen Shaojun?
It's obvious without even thinking:
Given Chen Shaojun's current status and position, if someone could become related to him, it would be like rising to the top in one step!
Shaojun!
A moment later:
Chen Yuanqi returned, holding a golden jade slip in his hands, and handed it to Chen Qingyu respectfully, saying:
Within my Divine Capital, there are over 1,300 genealogies, large and small; all the information is contained within this... 52⓪.С○м҈
Please verify this, Shaojun.
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