Chapter 520: Inviting Su Chen to the Qiu Clan as a Guest

Chapter 520: Inviting Su Chen to the Qiu Clan as a Guest

As the conversation reached this point, Duan Qinglang fell silent, his gaze fixed on Su Chen.

In perfect harmony, the two rose from their seats and walked outside.

They knew that the upcoming discussion was not meant for others' ears.

One could even say that not a single word of it should be overheard.

"Brother Su, you want me to establish an information network in Jin State, but that seems to be overestimating me a bit.

Not only in Jin State, but even in Da Zhou, I have no solid footing.

I was looking for an assistant, and I happened to meet you, Brother Su.

If I can't even manage this, how can I possibly succeed in a place like Jin State?"

Unconsciously, Duan Qinglang retreated from Su Chen's proposal.

He lacked confidence in himself.

Not only did he lack confidence, but he also believed that Jin State didn't have such a need.

The two climbed up the walls of Heaven's Pivot City, gazing into the distance.

This vantage point was ideal for observing the movements of the demonic beasts.

Standing atop the wall, their field of vision was unobstructed.

Even the area near the city lacked trees that could block their view.

Feeling the gentle breeze, Su Chen began to explain his reasoning to Duan Qinglang.

"I understand your concerns. In front of Zhou Kingdom, Jin State is like a behemoth.

You believe that someone from a small power like us would have no standing there.

You think that as a major power, Jin State has already perfected its needs and desires, right?"

Duan Qinglang looked at Su Chen, not denying his words, waiting for Su Chen's explanation.

"In fact, every country has its unique situation.

What you assume is just your assumption, far from the truth.

In Jin State, there is a severe lack of information channels.

The major sects have their connections, but for medium and small sects, it's like they're blindfolded.

Establishing an information network there would mean a steady stream of customers."

Su Chen continued to elaborate on the situation, painting a picture for Duan Qinglang.

"In Jin State, there have been attempts to establish an information trade, but in the end, the profitability issue remained unsolved.

Jin State is too vast, and the time required for information transmission is too long.

Often, many pieces of information lose their timeliness before they can be sold.

The previous attempts lacked experience in handling information, leading to a deficit.

Ultimately, they couldn't survive.

But this time, we'll start with a regional pilot.

We'll conduct information transmission and trade on a small scale.

This ensures both timeliness and the concentration of manpower.

Even if, in the end, you still don't make a profit, I will bear all the costs.

You, Duan Qinglang, will have no risk and only stand to gain.

What do you say?"

Su Chen's proposal did sway Duan Qinglang.

The description of the current situation in Jin State indeed gave Duan Qinglang some hope.

Aside from this, Duan Qinglang had already been somewhat convinced.

After all, it was Su Chen who had come to invite him.

Putting aside other factors, the wealth of information Su Chen possessed was already a valuable asset.

By cooperating with Su Chen, any future information he obtained would be exclusively released and resold by Duan Qinglang.

This alone was invaluable.

Su Chen had prepared other arguments, but upon hearing Duan Qinglang's agreement, he nodded in acceptance.

He still had some concerns.

If he declined further, he feared Su Chen might not approach him again.

In reality, Duan Qinglang had a more accurate perception of his abilities.

He wasn't exceptionally talented or capable.

Although the Duan Clan had some background, what did that amount to in Jin State?

Su Chen's choice of him was primarily due to luck.

He was fortunate to have met Su Chen and developed a connection with him.

If it were solely based on his abilities, what merits did he, Duan Qinglang, possess?

Duan Qinglang looked at Su Chen, knowing that the truly capable one was Su Chen.

Su Chen had traveled from Da Zhou to Jin State and could compete with a major sect like Wulan Manor without falling behind, even gaining the upper hand.

This time, Su Chen calmly accepted the challenge.

Everything was within his calculations and plans.

Various situations and signs indicated that Su Chen's abilities were truly extraordinary.

Fundamentally, what convinced Duan Qinglang was not Su Chen's arguments but Su Chen himself.

They agreed on a meeting place and time, two months later at a designated location.

In the meantime, Duan Qinglang would focus on recruiting talents.

From then on, he and Su Chen would maintain a single line of communication.

No one else would know of Su Chen's existence.

After settling these matters, Su Chen did not linger in Heaven's Pivot City.

Su Chen set off once again for the Jin Kingdom.

Most of the matters here have been resolved.

Lingering any longer would only invite more trouble.

This time, Su Chen returned to understand the current situation first.

The journey took two months.

In these two months, many events must have occurred in the Jin Kingdom.

Before his departure, Su Chen carefully reviewed the news.

There were quite a few developments related to him, and these two months were a period of laying low.

Upon reaching the Jin Kingdom, he needed to reassess the situation.

The journey would likely take over half a month.

Su Chen remained vigilant throughout the journey, which might further slow his progress.

Meanwhile, in Pi Shi City, the second round of the eighth-rank Array Master assessment had concluded.

The previous assessment encountered significant issues, even leading to a re-assessment.

However, the Array Alliance maintained its high standards.

Those who earned the title of eighth-rank Array Master demonstrated exceptional proficiency in array deployment.

From then on, eighth-rank Array Masters could accompany the Array Alliance on missions.

If they couldn't set up arrays independently, they would only be a burden.

The Array Alliance would never compromise on this requirement.

Even during promotions from eighth to seventh rank, they could be slightly more lenient and consider personal relationships.

But when selecting eighth-rank Array Masters, the Array Alliance would not yield.

After staying in Pi Shi City for two days and receiving the documents and outer robes from the Array Alliance, Qiu Xiyu prepared to leave.

She and her younger cousin, Qiu Yinan, had been staying here for a long time.

Fortunately, the final result was satisfying.

Qiu Xiyu finally obtained the status of an eighth-rank Array Master.

This was extremely important for Qiu Xiyu.

With this identity, she would have numerous opportunities for training in the future.

Array Masters needed practical experience and training.

Being confined to one's courtyard would hinder progress.

Qiu Xiyu's achievement of the eighth-rank Array Master status at her age was indeed impressive.

Logically, many masters in the Array Alliance should have been amazed.

But this year, there was a prodigy named Su Chen among the Array Masters.

At a young age, he directly obtained the status of a sixth-rank Array Master.

His accomplishment overshadowed others, even someone like Qiu Xiyu, who completely paled in comparison.

Everyone was still immersed in the shock of Su Chen becoming a sixth-rank Array Master.

Most of those who obtained the eighth-rank Array Master status only received a word of gratitude.

"We've been away for quite some time, and our families must be worried.

Let's return home first, and we can come back to the Array Alliance next month."

Qiu Yinan made arrangements for the next steps.

The two cousins had been away for over two months.

The Qiu Clan must have been concerned.

Furthermore, Qiu Yinan's return this time also carried a sense of returning home in glory.

As the most talented disciple in arrays within the Qiu Clan, Qiu Xiyu did not disappoint.

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Qiu Xiyu's performance could be described as the youngest eighth-rank Array Master in the Jin Kingdom.

She was one of the youngest eighth-rank Array Masters.

Qiu Yinan's decision to bring Qiu Xiyu back was to show off and gain recognition for their branch of the family, earning them some glory.

Array Masters were rare.

In the eyes of many sect powers, Array Masters were even more valuable than pill concocting masters.

Having an eighth-rank or higher Array Master would help the sect resolve numerous issues.

It would save the sect a lot of manpower and resources.

In the Jin Kingdom, to obtain resources, every sect power had to contribute.

They had to make corresponding contributions to the Jin Kingdom to receive the desired resources.

From the specific performance, most sects contributed by defending against demonic creatures.

Arrays naturally had an innate advantage in this regard.

The Qiu Clan had always wanted to cultivate top-tier Array Masters.

With Qiu Xiyu's current performance, after a few years of training, she might be able to reach the seventh rank before the age of thirty.

Her future achievements might even reach the sixth or fifth rank!

Having a fifth-rank Array Master would give the Qiu Clan more influence in handling various matters.

Qiu Xiyu nodded in agreement with her cousin's arrangements.

Upon hearing her cousin's words, she immediately understood the reason.

Humans have a sense of vanity and seek recognition from others.

Qiu Xiyu didn't oppose this, and her cousin had accompanied her on this journey, enduring many hardships.

To fulfill her cousin's wishes, she readily agreed.

"Xiyu, can you contact Su Xing?"

If he's willing, we'll bring him back with us this time.

Let's invite him to our Qiu Clan as a guest.

After all, he saved you and helped you.

His talent in Formation Arrays is so exceptional; when you travel together, you can also exchange ideas and learn from each other."

Qiu Yinan's suggestion caught Qiu Xiuyu off guard, causing a slight blush to appear on her face.

"I got an address from Senior Apprentice Brother Su, so I can write to him.

But it's unlikely we'll be able to contact him in a short time."

Qiu Yinan nodded.

"Then let's forget about it for now, and you can tell him that we'd like to meet him when he's free.

If he's available, next time, he can come back to the Qiu Clan with us.

Go meet your father, and let him see this young genius."

Qiu Yinan's words made Qiu Xiuyu feel a little embarrassed.

"Father doesn't understand Formation Arrays, so what's the point of meeting him?"

She whispered in response.

Her tone seemed to carry a hint of shyness.

"Your father, at his age, has seen countless talented individuals.

If he's satisfied with Su Xing, it proves that he's truly exceptional.

In the future, if you have other thoughts, you won't have to worry and be anxious.

You can rest assured."

Qiu Xiuyu's face turned even redder after Qiu Yinan's words.

"What are you talking about, Little Auntie? I don't have any worries or concerns."

"Hmph~ Do you think I don't know what's on your mind?

Since you were young, whenever you encounter a problem, you always overthink it.

Sometimes, this can be a good thing.

But often, it also causes unnecessary anxiety and distraction.

It's better to bring it out in the open and discuss it.

Su Xing is indeed very impressive, both in his eloquence and his character.

As for his talent, it goes without saying that it's even more outstanding than your talent in Formation Arrays.

I also think this young man is quite capable, except for his appearance, which is rather ordinary.

That's indeed quite average."

Qiu Yinan's evaluation made Qiu Xiuyu's smile even more radiant.

She knew that the image Su Chen presented to others was a disguise.

Su Chen's true appearance was not average at all; it was exceptionally handsome.

"Little Auntie, don't talk nonsense."

Qiu Xiuyu smiled as she spoke, but her actions followed Qiu Yinan's suggestion.

She picked up a brush and wrote a letter to Su Chen, inviting him to be a guest at the Qiu Clan.

The reason for inviting Su Chen was to discuss Formation Arrays with him and to meet Qiu Ruoshuang.

Qiu Xiuyu remembered that Su Chen had a high opinion of Qiu Ruoshuang.

Using this reason to invite Su Chen was very appropriate and wouldn't make things awkward.

After finishing the letter, Qiu Xiuyu felt a sense of self-satisfaction.

She was proud of her clever idea, which had covered up the awkwardness.

Little did she know that when Su Chen read this letter, his thoughts would be completely different.

There were two letters in total, sent to two different places.

After handling these matters, Qiu Xiuyu first went to bid farewell to the Array Masters of the Array Alliance.

With her identity as an Eighth Rank Array Master, she was now a true Array Master of the Array Alliance.

It was only natural to say goodbye before leaving.

She also wanted to discuss with the Array Masters about any future arrangements.

At Qiu Xiuyu's current age, she needed a lot of experience and training.

This was her golden age for growth.

By going out and training together, she would greatly benefit herself.

After resting for a while, she would undoubtedly start following them on their journeys, putting her knowledge of Formation Arrays into practice.

Of course, if Su Chen agreed to visit the Qiu Clan, she could slightly postpone some of these training arrangements.

The journey would take a considerable amount of time, which would be a waste of time for Su Chen.

The reason for the long journey was probably also a key factor in the information trade between Jin State and Da Zhou.

Along the way, Su Chen didn't encounter any crises or troubles.

Before leaving Da Zhou, he bought some more information.

Among these messages, Su Chen paid attention to the news about Sun Xue Rong.

The previous information was correct; Sun Xue Rong had indeed decided to stay in Da Zhou.

Here, many people cursed and looked down on her.

But Sun Xue Rong was persistent and still refused to leave for Jin State.

She had also started searching for traces of herself and her family.

She was very proactive in following these leads.

Hearing this news, Su Chen couldn't help but frown slightly.

However, at his current stage, he didn't have the ability to deal with her directly.

After all, she was a Profound Realm Warrior.

He could only see if he could ask other Transcendent Powerhouses to help restrain Sun Xue Rong.

At the very least, they could prevent her from searching so freely.

(End of Chapter)

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