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Chapter 058: Usurping Fate and Creating Destiny, Myriad Forms and Manifestations
"Is the City Lord dead?" Yang Chen glanced at Jiang Nan and then said, "The Alchemist Guild is a group of people who are out of touch with the world; how could they be so kind now? The Qi Refining Guild? Heh, you're in my way. You don't need to stay in Loulan City any longer. Jiang Nan, what is the current strength of the Qi Refining Guild in Loulan City?"
"There are two Dou Huang and twenty Dou Wang, and nearly two hundred at the Dou Ling level."
"What about the strength of the Shadow Killing Pavilion and the Yongbing Guild?"
"The Shadow Killing Pavilion has only its president, Ying Mo, as a Dou Huang expert, with ten Dou Wang and over a hundred Dou Ling. This is their strength in Loulan City; some are out on missions. As for the Yongbing Guild, there are three Dou Huang, five Dou Wang, and twenty Dou Ling."
"Why does the Yongbing Guild have such limited strength?" Yang Chen asked.
"As long as there is a Dou Huang expert to maintain order, where in the world isn't Yongbing?" Jiang Nan replied.
"That's true; at least we are still Yongbing," Yang Chen said. "If we team up with the Shadow Killing Pavilion and the Yongbing Guild, our chances of taking Loulan City should be quite high. However, we cannot ignore the Alchemist Guild; it's tough."
"Yes, because of the Alchemist Guild, none of the three parties dare to act recklessly. Although the Alchemist Guild's strength isn't that great, a single word from an alchemist can draw countless martial artists," Jiang Nan sighed.
"Forget it; we'll face whatever comes our way. Let's enter the city first," Yang Chen said.
"Who goes there? Why do you wish to enter the city?" two soldier-like figures at the city gate inquired. One wore a badge of the Yongbing Guild, while the other had a badge of the Qi Refining Guild.
"The Shadow Killing Yongbing team has returned to rest; do you still need to question us?" Chen Gu, that fat man, stepped forward and pulled out two fourth-grade Magic Cores from his pocket, tossing them to the two in front.
"Oh, it's Captain Yang returning! Please come in quickly. The president asked me to inform you to meet her when you arrive," one of the Yongbing Guild members immediately said with a smile.
"Alright, I will go. Let's move into the city," Yang Chen shouted angrily as he urged Xiaotian to enter Loulan City.
"Feel free to do as you wish; let's gather at the auction house at eight tonight. You all know what to do. Food, drinks, and entertainment—put it all on my tab," Yang Chen instructed.
"Yes, leader," everyone responded before dispersing.
Yang Chen wandered around alone for a bit; finding nothing to do, he decided to go find Luo Xi at the Yongbing Guild. Suddenly, he heard a voice: "Young man, your face is filled with murderous intent; you must have caused quite a bit of slaughter already, right? If you don't mind, why not come sit down? Let's have a chat? Oh, I won't charge you anything." Yang Chen turned to see an old man sitting at a small stall with a young man around twenty standing behind him. The stall had a Bagua symbol prominently displayed on it, and there were couplets hanging on both sides: Usurping Fate and Creating Destiny, Myriad Forms and Manifestations.
"Oh? May I ask how to address you, old man?" Yang Chen hesitated for a moment before sitting down opposite him and spoke up.
"Old man calls himself Tianjizi, may I ask how to address you, young friend?" Tianjizi said.
"Yang Chen," Yang Chen replied.
"Ah, I observe from your face that you seem troubled today. Is there something on your mind?" Tianjizi inquired.
"Indeed, there is a concern," Yang Chen admitted.
"Why not let me calculate for you and see if there is a solution?" Tianjizi suggested.
"Mr. Tianjizi, this matter may be beyond our capabilities," Yang Chen said bitterly, recalling the influence of the alchemists and smiling helplessly.
"If you don't try, how will you know the outcome? How about this: why not write a character here for me to guess and see if there is a way to resolve it?" Tianjizi proposed.
"Is that so?" Yang Chen frowned slightly and said, "Alright, I will write a character." Taking the brush handed to him by the man behind Tianjizi, Yang Chen thought for a moment and wrote the character 'City' on the paper. Though not flamboyant, it was acceptable.
Tianjizi took a look and said, "With 'Earth' on the left and 'Become' on the right, everywhere is a city. Young friend, you have ambitions to conquer the world."
Hearing this, Yang Chen felt relieved and lazily replied, "That’s what you say; don’t drag me into it. Characters can have thousands of interpretations, and people have myriad appearances. Please continue, old sir." Yang Chen said playfully but gestured for Tianjizi to go on.
"Ha ha, interesting indeed. Characters can have thousands of interpretations; people have myriad appearances. Ha ha, today I have encountered a noble person!" Tianjizi laughed heartily and continued, "With '土' (earth) on the left and 'Become' on the right. If young friend wishes to dominate the world, you must build a city in the desert region. Therefore, Loulan City should be your goal. Am I correct?"
"Old sir, please do not ask me. The interpretation of characters depends on the individual; everyone sees different signs. Please continue," Yang Chen declined.
"You play this hand beautifully, young friend. Alright, let me say a few more words. Currently, Loulan City presents a Tripartite Balance. There is also an alchemist guild maintaining balance nearby; once one side becomes strong, the alchemists will join the weaker side. So you are worried about this matter, correct?" Tianjizi smiled at Yang Chen, thinking he would refuse again. However, unexpectedly, Yang Chen stood up respectfully and clasped his fists together, saying:
"Please assist me, old sir."
"You," Tianjizi said helplessly, "sit down. You should know who you are; why must you bow to me?"
Yang Chen sat down and said, "To change fate and manifest myriad phenomena. I wish to invite you out of seclusion; may I?"
"Young friend, this move is indeed difficult for me. How about this: now is not yet your Destiny; I will send my chief disciple to assist you instead. When the time is ripe, we will all come together! Does that sound feasible?" Yang Chen glanced at the man and said, "That would be most welcome. Now please guide me with your best strategy!"
"Tiansi, from now on you will follow young friend Yang Chen," Tianjizi instructed.
"Yes, Master," Tian Ci said respectfully. "I have met Brother Yang Chen."
"Brother Tian Ci, you are too polite. From now on, you will be the commander of the Fourth Legion of the Shadow Kill Yongbing Group. Are you willing?" Yang Chen said.
"I will follow your orders."
"Old sir, I am not sure how to proceed now," Yang Chen inquired.
"Just do as you should. I will handle the Alchemist Guild for you," Tian Ji Zi said confidently.
"Then thank you very much, sir."
"Yes, just do as you should. Tian Ci, assist young friend Yang Chen well. I will come to find you soon." With that, he vanished in a flash.
"Yes, I respectfully send off the Master," Tian Ci said.
Yang Chen watched Tian Ji Zi's departing figure in silence for a moment before saying, "Tian Ci, let's go. We will head to the Yongbing Guild first."
"Yes," Tian Ci replied. Yang Chen struggled to push through the crowd at the Yongbing Guild with Tian Ci before finally entering the back hall of the guild.
"Qian Er," Yang Chen called out lightly from the back hall to let the beautiful woman know he had arrived.
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