Protect Our Chief

Chapter 987 - 52: Wang Shouzhe! I Will Not Stand With You

...To the northwest of Longzuo County Town, the terrain gradually rises.

A wide river originates from the high plateau region of the large Celestial Dragon Mountain Range, flowing from west to east across the entire Longzuo, rushing into the sea from the Jinzhou Peninsula.

The mid-to-upper reaches of the river, within the Chijin Plateau, have a significant elevation drop eastward. The river carries along a mix of red sand, turning the waters crimson, with waves surging mightily and majestically. Therefore, this river is called the Chijin River!

Compared to the "winding and gentle" and "scenic for ten thousand miles" of the Anjiang, the Chijin River is turbulent and magnificent, with an imposing grandeur of swallowing mountains and rivers, possessing its own kind of boldness.

Chijin Guard.

This Guardian City also had its own period of glory.

During the early development of Longzuo County, this place was densely populated, with various family forces rampant, becoming indisputably the core area of northern Longzuo, a place contested by every Noble Family.

Eventually, with the Yian Family’s ancestor advancing to the Purple Mansion Realm, they declared supremacy over this entire region and have maintained their status ever since.

Today, Ancestor Yu Fei Yian is the third-generation Purple Mansion Ancestor of the Yian Family. More than a century ago, the Yian Family’s Purple Mansion Species, Celestial Pride Yian Jingchi, would have been the fourth-generation Purple Mansion Ancestor had they successfully ascended to the Purple Mansion Realm.

Regrettably, nine out of ten things in this world do not go as planned. Yian Jingchi ultimately failed to break through to the Purple Mansion Realm, leading the Yian Family into a legacy crisis.

Currently, while the northern seven guards of Longzuo County appear tranquil within a thousand-mile radius, countless Noble Families are secretly sharpening their blades, ready to seize a share once the Yian Family falls.

Even within the Yian Family, there is a pervasive unease, hoping Ancestor Yu Fei and Patriarch Feihong can resolve the family’s crisis and weather the hardest times.

On this day.

Outside the East City Gate of Chijin City, the core Guardian City of the northern seven guards of Longzuo, the broad main avenue had its traffic controlled starting three days ago.

All Loose Cultivators, Noble Families, commoners, and merchant caravans were prohibited from passing through Chidong Avenue. If they wish to leave the city, they must detour through the west and south gates.

Most cities favor the east as noble, as the saying goes, "Purple Qi from the East, noble guests arrive." Therefore, welcoming esteemed guests usually occurs at the East City Gate. In those days, when Longzuo County experienced floods, the then Changning City Guard Xiahou Hongde welcomed Faang You’an outside the east gate.

At this moment, outside the East City Gate of Chijin City, the arrangements were already set up, ready to welcome the distinguished guests.

East City Gate, Yingxian Square.

The square is paved with the local specialty, golden bricks, glistening in the sunlight.

In the center of the vast square stands a towering Immortal Welcoming Platform, several tens of meters high, with a grand and noble layout, showcasing the hospitality of the Chijin Guard’s "people."

In fact, this platform was originally built for Emperor Longchang. When the northern Longzuo was in full swing, Emperor Longchang had plans to inspect Longzuo and to visit Chijin City.

However, although the Immortal Welcoming Platform was built, Emperor Longchang only toured Longzuo County City, then directly went to Jin Port Guard, and later visited the Qingluo Sea. Feeling sorrowful on recalling Princess Qingluo, he returned to Dragon City in a low mood.

As a result, the Immortal Welcoming Platform, constructed at great expense by Chijin City, was never used as intended. But what can you do about the emperor’s whim? You can’t exactly scold him through a memorial, can you?

This implies that Emperor Longchang was quite capricious in his prime. Now, as his lifespan nears its end, his actions are less restrained, and his capricious and petty personality has become more uninhibited.

Thus, the Immortal Welcoming Platform became a facility to welcome other distinguished guests to the Chijin Guard. However, as the Yian Family declined further, the platform hasn’t been used for nearly a century.

Yet this time, after nearly a century of silence, the Immortal Welcoming Platform was once again put into use.

Since three days ago, the platform has been gradually cleaned and decorated. Now, it looks pristine, adorned with fresh flowers and colored ribbons, appearing very ceremonious.

Many people already stood on the Immortal Welcoming Platform.

In Chijin Guard, few have the privilege to stand on the Immortal Welcoming Platform.

Among them are the Chijin Guard City Guard Duan Yangxia, Celestial Human Ancestor Liu Wenzhi of the Liu Family, Purple Mansion Ancestor Yian Yufei of the Longzuo Yian Family, Yian Family Patriarch Yian Feihong, the current Purple Mansion Species Yian Yujing, and some officials from the City Guardian’s Mansion.

The surrounding Yingxian Square was cordoned off by fully armed Patrol Camp soldiers, keeping the crowd at bay. The City Defense Army stationed on the city walls appeared full of Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

As everyone waited, time passed slowly.

Suddenly.

"Ang!"

A clear and loud call of the Spiritual Bird Immortal Crane came from within the clouds.

Subsequently, several Flying Chariots broke through the clouds, appearing within the sight of the Chijin Guard people. Guided by the Chijin Guard faction, the Flying Chariots spiraled down to the Immortal Welcoming Platform.

All the Flying Chariots bore the insignia of the Shouda Trading Company.

After landing steadily, a charming and elegantly mature woman stepped out of the chariot first, followed by a group of young male and female advisors and other guards from the chariots.

The leading woman, dressed in a modified dark purple embroidered gorgeous clothing, exuded an elegant and noble demeanor, akin to a blooming peony, majestic without a hint of vulgarity.

Surrounded by a group of young men and women, she appeared composed, her gaze steady and forceful, exuding an authoritative aura between her glances, clearly a person long accustomed to high positions and experienced in major events.