Yan Tower stands on the edge of Pengshan Lake. It is built in a grand style with a green tile roof and carved beams and painted rafters, creating another scenic spot.
“It feels a little different.”
Xu Tao is the young patriarch of a nearby immortal cultivation family. He is loved by his father and has a high status in the clan. Although he has a poor talent for cultivation, he has not been humiliated and his state of mind is extremely peaceful.
Every ten days or half a month, when he felt bored with his practice, he would ask his father for some money and come to the restaurant downstairs of Yan Tower.
Therefore, he was very familiar with Yanlou, but after entering this time, he felt something was wrong.
How to say it?
Well, that's too serious.
He looked around and saw a young figure wearing a black robe, but he was not depressed and actually broke the seriousness of the surroundings.
It seems that wherever this person is, that place will become a peaceful place.
"Brother, you are truly extraordinary, but this is your first time in Yanlou."
Xu Tao was of high status and had met many people, but none of them had the charm of the young man in black robe, who was impartial, just and peaceful, better than thousands of cultivators.
He didn't lie, he walked straight forward with a kind smile on his face, wanting to make friends.
“This is my first time visiting Pengshan Lake Yanlou.”
Mr. Chen sighed.
It was he who proposed Yan Tower. At that time, the old warden was still alive. The two of them were in Xingyou Xianfang, and each of them proposed a word, and thus established the first golden signboard.
Today, Yanlou is everywhere, but the old warden is gone. One can only sigh that time flies too fast and has changed too many things.
"I'm very familiar with this place. Don't worry, I'll lead you and make sure you have a pleasant visit."
Xu Tao didn't understand the seriousness of the situation. When he heard that Mr. Chen was coming for the first time, he immediately volunteered to be a guest.
"Thank you very much."
Mr. Chen could sense the young man's clear mind and did not reject this enthusiasm.
Just like that, the two exchanged names and started chatting.
"Brother Chen, do you know the details behind Yanlou?"
When talking about Yanlou, a hint of mystery emerged on Xu Tao's face, like bragging between good friends, which whetted the appetite of others.
"What does this mean?"
Mr. Chen smiled secretly. Yan Tower rose from the ground in his hands and prospered because of his thought. He knew all the past and context very clearly.
"As far as I know, the Guangxiu Immortal Sect is behind Yanlou. To be more specific, it was set up by the Black Abyss Prison. The connection is very powerful."
"Their warden rarely appears, but his methods are definitely extraordinary."
"Over the past twenty years, Dark Blade's reputation has gradually spread, and it has become a bit like a defender of order."
Of course Xu Tao didn't know that the real owner of Yan Tower was right in front of him, enthusiastically telling him the mystery of Yan Tower.
Yan Tower sprang up overnight and swallowed up many cultivation resources, which naturally attracted covetousness, but all these malicious intentions were cut off by Dark Blade.
In addition, the war between the Langya Immortal Sect and the Guangxiu Immortal Sect caused chaos in many places. There was also the figure of Anren, who came forward to maintain order, and his reputation grew day by day.
“It’s so amazing.”
Chen Sheng whispered that it was a different feeling to learn about Dark Blade from other people.
"Of course I am powerful. My father did not allow me to provoke Yanlou, and I even ignored the Huolongmen's solicitation."
Xu Tao exclaimed.
His family is a wealthy family here, with great power, but when they had conflicts with Dark Blade, they tried to settle the matter peacefully, unlike the Fire Dragon Clan, who were determined to confront and were ready to fight.
"Fire Dragon Gate?"
Mr. Chen's eyes were calm and his emotions could not be seen, but he muttered something, so it seemed that he was not blindly ignoring it.
"This is a large sect of immortal cultivators here, with many disciples, and the ancestor is a prominent figure in the foundation-building realm. He wanted to build a pavilion in Pengshan Lake, but Yanlou got there first, so he is a bit resentful and there is a lot of friction."
Xu Tao did not disappoint Chen Sheng and told him the inside story. It was a very small matter at first. The real point where the conflict broke out was the prosperity of Yanlou and the huge amount of money it made. This made Huolongmen lose their composure. They thought that this should have been their foundation, but it was taken away by outsiders.
"Powerful landlords? They really need to be suppressed."
A cold light flashed in Chen Sheng's eyes. Yanlou would not deceive anyone, but when necessary, the dark blade could take action. Not to mention one immortal cultivation sect, even if there were ten of them, it could sweep away everything.
"What did you say?"
Xu Tao didn't hear the murmur clearly.
"What's there to eat in Yanlou?"
Mr. Chen said casually.
As the owner of Yanlou, he had only eaten at the Mushroom God Banquet once and had no idea about his own background.
"I'm a regular here, I know what's delicious."
Xu Tao was immediately attracted, as this was an area he was familiar with. He ensured that Mr. Chen would be able to taste the specialties of Yanlou and make the trip worthwhile.
Out of his sight, the name of the dish was reported and immediately treated seriously.
A series of personnel take the whole process seriously and strive for perfection.
The time usually required was shortened by half. As soon as the stove was turned on, the food that had just been cooked was immediately served on the table, still steaming.
"My lord, please eat."
The waiter spoke softly and was very careful in his work. He put the food away and fiddled with the cutlery, placing it in the most convenient position.
"Why do the people in Yanlou seem a little cautious and dedicated today?"
Xu Tao sensed something strange and looked around, but saw nothing unusual, so he could only mutter.
"Maybe you are lucky and someone noticed it."
Mr. Chen smiled.
"Really? Hahaha..."
Xu Tao also laughed. His greatest luck should be in his reincarnation. He had been living an ordinary life these years, nothing worth talking about.
"Da Da Da"
Outside the Yan Tower, there seemed to be a sword wind blowing. There were countless Dark Blade monks on guard outside. Only those at the captain level were qualified to enter the party.
"Who is that person?"
Yang Li took a look and saw Chen Sheng, then looked at Xu Tao beside Chen Sheng. He was very ordinary and there was nothing outstanding about him.
"Brother Chen, that's the Dark Blade man. He's very powerful and he's a fierce man. We can't offend him."
Xu Tao also saw Yang Li and the others, and explained to Chen Sheng in a low voice. Then he saw this group of people walking towards this side, and couldn't help but ask: "Why are you coming towards me?"
He felt a little flustered. As a mediocre young patriarch, his only advantage was that he was well-behaved and didn't cause trouble.
Now, it seems to be lost.
If his father knew that he had a conflict with Dark Blade, he would probably be so angry that he would vomit blood.
"Warden!"
Yang Li and others did not take Xu Tao seriously, and just treated him as a passerby walking over here. It was Mr. Chen who was here.
They were very respectful and bowed, not at all showing the imposing manner they displayed outside.
"Warden? The warden of the Black Abyss Prison! An important figure from the Guangxiu Immortal Sect! I..."
"Brother Xu, please don't be offended. I didn't mean to hide it."
Mr. Chen had a good impression of this young man. He thought he had a pure mind and was a warm person. Even though he was mediocre, he was someone worth making friends with.
"I dare not, I dare not."
Xu Tao's cheeks turned slightly red. He had been bragging about the Dark Blade for a long time, but the real owner was right next to him. It was surprisingly embarrassing.
"The fish from Pengshan Lake are really good. Eat more."
Mr. Chen noticed the boy's uneasiness, and considerately picked up a piece of fish with new chopsticks and placed it on the boy's bowl.
"Thank you very much."
Xu Tao was somewhat flattered. This senior was so kind that he quickly swallowed it all in one gulp. However, his mind was in a mess. The famous Pengshan Lake fish tasted like wax. He could only say, "Brother Chen, no, Warden, I have almost finished eating. It is time to leave."
The pressure is too great.
He was a mediocre young man. On weekdays, when there were important gatherings in the clan, he had to sit outside and did not get any training.
Now, there is a master sitting next to him whose status is higher than that of his ancestors. He really can’t stand it.
"Then next time, when we meet again, we can sit together."
This was an interesting experience. Mr. Chen remembered this young man and would definitely have a drink with him if they met again.
"must."
Xu Tao knew it was difficult, as the two were like birds and fish, at different levels and the chance of them meeting was slim, but he still accepted the offer, just for the senior's gentleness and courtesy.
"I am really lucky to be sitting at the same table with the warden of the Black Abyss Prison. We are all talking and laughing. He is also very gentle and has no airs at all. He makes people feel like spring breeze."
After he walked out of Yanlou, he thought about it again. He felt a little dreamy. After he woke up, he clapped his hands and said, "No, I have to tell others about this honor, otherwise I won't be able to sleep tonight."
His ancestors never had such treatment. The warden of the Black Abyss Prison was too powerful. Chatting and laughing with the other party at the same table was enough for him to brag about for the rest of his life.
Inside the Yan Tower.
Yang Li and others knew that the young man had no intention of meeting Chen Sheng, and they just thought it was lucky.
"Don't stand, sit down. This is our own Yanlou. Now that you are here, you must have a meal."
Mr. Chen was sitting while Yang Li and others were standing. He shook his head. He didn't know when his power had risen, but his subordinates had become very well-behaved.
"yes."
Hearing this, Yang Li and others sat down around the table, but they sat upright, not daring to reveal their true nature, for fear of losing their composure and causing bad opinions.
"My lords, what do you want?"
The shopkeeper of Yanlou, who also played the role of a servant, was equally cautious. These were people he could not afford to offend, and he did not dare to make the slightest mistake.
“Please serve all the signature dishes.”
Mr. Chen saw all of this and sighed slightly in his heart, but said nothing. He just waved his hand to save the shopkeeper from suffering.
Yan Tower is the Yan Tower of the Black Abyss Prison. Today, all the high-level officials of the Black Abyss Prison have gathered here. The chef and others dare not be careless and try their best to do their work.
About half an hour later, the long table was already filled with a mushroom feast. People sat around it, with smoke rising from the food, and the atmosphere was somewhat solemn and dignified.
After the journey, they were all reserved, clinking glasses and drinking, showing a sense of restraint.
"Thank you for your hard work over the past twenty years."
Mr. Chen drank a few cups by himself, his eyes slightly distracted, and he glanced at the people in front of the hall. It was really a new batch of people replaced by the old.
The older generation, such as Yang Huayue and others, have either died or retired. They have been fighting in the battles for twenty years and were the original backbone or even the rising newcomers.
They grew up in the midst of killing, and each of them became a powerful man, able to support the power of the Black Abyss Prison.
"Warden, you are the one who has made great contributions. You have formulated the general plan so that we can move forward with peace of mind."
Yang Li's power and status, as well as his cultivation and state of mind, have far surpassed what they were before, but there is still a hint of respect in his heart for Chen Sheng that he had when he first met him.
This boss did not disappoint everyone's expectations and led the Black Abyss Prison towards a bright future.
Therefore, he still treated Mr. Chen with the same respect as when they first met, and it never changed and gradually turned into faith.
"Follow the warden's lead."
Kuang Mengting’s cultivation has improved now, but the more he looks at the warden, the more unfathomable he seems.
The gap did not narrow over time, but widened instead.
Power brings awe and absolute faith.
After these two expressed their opinions, the remaining Dark Blade captains also stopped being reserved and spoke out one after another, expressing their loyalty to Mr. Chen.
"You guys."
Chen Sheng felt a little helpless after seeing this scene. He stopped sighing and said bluntly, "Who do you think is suitable for the position of commander?"
After twenty years of hard work, the foundation of the Black Abyss Prison has become increasingly profound, and it is time for a commander to emerge.
As soon as the words fell.
"Kuang Mengting from the first squad is a brave warrior who dares to fight and kill. He has conquered strongholds many times. I recommend him."
"Yang Li from the 11th Squadron is a man of decisive fighting spirit. He showed his style in the battle at Fuhu Mountain. He can be the leader."
…
Everyone has a scale in his heart.
As a member of the Dark Blade, they were very cautious when recommending a leader, and their words were well-reasoned and well-founded, not giving people a sense of exaggeration or emptiness.
"Then let's appoint Kuang Mengting and Yang Li as the leaders, and leave two more positions for those who come later."
Mr. Chen listened for a long time and several people were recommended, but none of them were completely convincing. Only Kuang Mengting and Yang Li had such great achievements that everyone was speechless and had to accept them.
He waved his hand to stop the noise, and finally decided on two leaders.
"Warden, I will defend the dignity of the Black Abyss Prison with my life."
At the moment of determination, Yang Li could no longer suppress the joy in his heart. While his heart was filled with emotion, he knelt on one knee, raised his sword and swore an oath, which moved many people.
"Subordinates, please remember the warden's teachings."
Kuang Mengting's joy was no less than Yang Li's. He had even dangerously crossed the threshold to become a commander, so he became even more cautious. When he knelt down, drew his sword and swore an oath, he showed his determination.
“Don’t slack off.”
Chen Sheng naturally trusted the two of them. After giving them instructions, he turned to look at the others and said, "You have made contributions, so I have to reward you. This is the scripture I wrote down after sorting out my feelings in the Foundation Establishment Realm. You can all read it."
He waved his hand, and golden particles floated in the air, seemingly with spirituality, explaining many mysteries.
There are clouds supporting it from below and golden light shining all around. It is truly a work of heaven and has an extraordinary aura.
"This... What level has the warden reached?"
Yang Li and others were shocked after reading this foundation-building insight; it was truly too insightful.
They can see from this scripture the explanation of any obstacles to spiritual practice, and as long as they act accordingly, they can easily overcome them.
"Is it possible to reach the level of foundation building?!"
An old cultivator was in a state of disquiet. It was hard to believe that this was written by a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage. The whole article was far-sighted and it was clear that the cultivator was standing in a higher realm and interpreting the lower realm.
An idea came to his mind, but he thought it was too crazy, so he quickly suppressed it. However, he regarded this scripture as a treasure, believing that it could be passed down to his family.
(End of this chapter)