An Immortal Envoy Pays a Visit

"Ah?"

Han Xiuyuan was completely dumbfounded. He never expected his great-uncle to suddenly say something like that, which left him completely bewildered. Right now, all he could think about was cultivating immortality.

"What, you're not happy about it?"

Han Ping asked in a very calm tone, but there was an undeniable air of authority in his voice.

"No, my grandson just feels he's still young."

Under the pressure from his great-uncle, Han Xiuyuan could only come up with an excuse to try and fool him.

"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking."

Han Ping paused for a moment. "I don't mean to force you to get married now, but I want you to be prepared. After all, the Han family is losing talent, and only by marrying more wives and having more children can you strengthen the Han family and build a family of cultivators."

Han Xiuyuan quickly replied, "Uncle is absolutely right. I will make Xiuyuan as soon as possible."

Han Ping specifically instructed, "Remember, the person you marry must be a cultivator. This way, your child's potential will be further enhanced, and perhaps one day our Han family will produce another King and Marquis or even Great Sage."

Han Xiuyuan Xiuyuan, "I will remember your teachings, Grandfather."

Upon hearing this, the girls nearby also began to get excited.

The Han family is now a powerful and influential family. If they can hold onto this powerful family, they can not only embark on the path to immortality, but also enjoy endless wealth and glory.

Meanwhile, in Haozhou city...

The powerful and influential were unable to sleep all night, and none of them knew what had become of the Han family member.

If Tiger Lord was suppressed, but that person was suppressed by Lady Su, wouldn't they be blamed by the imperial court?

For a moment, everyone had different thoughts, and some even considered fleeing Haozhou.

Time passed second by second.

Before they knew it, it was the next morning.

The prefect had already sent a message to the capital overnight using a hawk, wanting to know what was happening in the capital.

But this round trip will take a lot of time.

Just in case, they even had people keeping watch outside the Han residence. If they saw anyone from the Han family leave the mansion and flee towards the city outskirts, they would immediately capture them and send them to the capital to be executed.

Inside the Han residence.

Han Ping has already begun setting up the formation. He has gathered all five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, but he is missing water, which he does not have on hand.

Ordinary water won't do; at least a spring of spiritual water is needed, but unfortunately, he didn't bring any spiritual spring water with him.

After pondering for a moment, Han Ping then instructed Han Xiuyuan to visit the prefect at the prefectural government office and inquire about any trading fairs for cultivators near the Xu Kingdom.

Han Xiuyuan hurried towards the prefectural government office, his movements already under the watchful eyes of the prefect and his entourage.

"What exactly is Han Xiuyuan's purpose in coming to the prefectural government office?"

Upon receiving the news, the prefect of Haozhou muttered to himself.

The old man beside him said, "Why think so much? We'll know when that kid arrives."

The prefect slapped his forehead. "I was really confused by my own anxiety; I couldn't even figure out something this simple."

He immediately ordered someone to prepare tea and waited for Han Xiuyuan to arrive.

A short while later, a yamen runner came to report that Han Xiuyuan had come to visit.

"Please come quickly."

The prefect has no intention of turning against the Han family and remains polite to them.

"Xiuyuan greets Prefect, senior."

Han Xiuyuan arrived at the backyard of the yamen and bowed to the two of them first.

The prefect smiled and said, "There's no need for such formalities in our Xiuyuan. We're both from Haozhou, and we should keep in touch in the future."

Han Xiuyuan: "No problem."

The prefect paused for a moment, then asked, "Xiuyuan, what brings you here today?"

Han Xiuyuan said, "I came to ask you where there is a cultivator trade fair near the Xu Kingdom. My great-uncle is planning to go there."

"Senior Han is back so soon?"

The old man asked, his face full of astonishment.

Although the prefect did not speak, the surprise in his eyes was unmistakable. He wanted to ask, "Why haven't I received the news yet?"

"Good."

Han Xiuyuan said, "My great-uncle returned from the capital last night and plans to tour the area around the Xu Kingdom in the next few days."

The old man said, "Xu Kingdom hosts a trade fair every year, but it's always hosted by the royal family. If you want to participate, you must obtain an invitation from the royal family. This trade fair not only attracts cultivators from the Xu Kingdom, but also aristocratic families and Rogue Cultivator from surrounding countries."

"Thank you for informing me, senior. I have other matters to attend to at home, so I will take my leave now."

Han Xiuyuan bowed slightly.

The old man returned the greeting and said, "Fellow Daoist Han, please take care."

"Uncle, it seems the Han family's backing is even stronger than that of Lady Su," the prefect remarked after watching Han Xiuyuan leave.

"Um."

The old man nodded. "It seems that Haozhou is about to undergo a major change, but I wonder if Xu Kingdom will also change its regime?"

The prefect wasn't stupid; he could naturally understand the unspoken meaning in his uncle's words. However, he dared not speculate on matters concerning cultivators.

It was dusk.

A Xian He carrying a cultivator descended from the sky and landed inside the prefectural government office.

Upon seeing the newcomer, the prefect of Haozhou immediately knelt down and bowed, saying, "This humble one greets the celestial envoy. I was unaware of your esteemed presence and have failed to properly welcome you. Please forgive my lack of hospitality."

It's alright.

The cultivator then turned his gaze to the old man beside him. "Fellow Daoist, you should know where Senior Han resides, right?"

Old man. "I know."

The cultivator said, "I would be grateful if you could take your descendants with me to pay our respects to Immortal Master Han, and deliver this imperial decree to his residence."

"Promise."

The old man spoke respectfully. Although he was very curious about the contents of the decree, he dared not ask too many questions, for fear of learning secrets he shouldn't know.

Seeing his politeness, the cultivator didn't put on airs. "Thank you for your trouble, fellow Daoist."

Surrounded by the ceremonial guard of the prefectural government, the group walked towards the Han residence.

Such a grand display naturally alarmed other powerful figures in Haozhou.

Although they didn't show themselves, they sent family members to follow them, wanting to see what exactly had happened.

In the past few days, Haozhou City, which was originally under their control, has become beyond their control, which makes the powerful and influential people very uncomfortable.

Although they used to have Tiger Lord above them, that guy could satisfy his appetite with just people.

However, the patriarch of the Han family was clearly not so easily satisfied. In just a few days after arriving in Haozhou, he threw the upper echelons of Haozhou into chaos.

A moment later, the prefect and his entourage arrived outside the Han residence. He did not display any official arrogance, but instead trotted to the gate like a servant and knocked lightly a few times.

Thump thump thump...

When the gate opened, the servants of the Han family saw the prefect arrive and were so frightened that they immediately knelt down.

"This humble servant greets Your Excellency, the Prefect."

No need for formalities.

The prefect said with an air of authority, "Please inform him, young man, that the celestial envoy from the capital wishes to see Master Han."

"Alright... alright... I'll go and inform them right away."

As the servants of the Han family turned and ran into the Han residence, news of the celestial envoy from the capital coming to visit Master Han spread quickly...