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After a year and a few months, plus the time spent initially laying down the large ship Dragon Bone, it has indeed taken almost two years, which aligns closely with Chen Qilin's budget.
With such an accurate timeline, it is believed that the acceptance inspection can also proceed on schedule.
However, Chen Qilin found himself struggling with the names for the two large ships, unsure of how to name them. He had been waiting for Lu Chen to come and help brainstorm ideas.
As soon as Chen Qilin mentioned it, Lu Chen fell into deep thought. It was clear that the two large ships needed names.
Many of the fishermen's boats had names, and the official ships in the Naval Base were even recorded by name. Many could tell the ship's name just by looking at its shape.
If these two large ships were seen by others, they would easily be able to call them by name. However, Lu Chen wanted to make them more famous and awe-inspiring, especially since they represented his maritime power; their names should not diminish their prestige.
Thus, the names of the ships needed to be concise yet powerful, not just grand but also commanding attention.
Lu Chen paced a few steps inside the cabin and looked out through the porthole, his brow occasionally furrowing.
After a moment, Lu Chen slowly spoke, "Let's call them Yi and He, symbolizing orthodoxy and peace."
As soon as Lu Chen said this, everyone on board began discussing it, repeating the names.
Chen Qilin slapped his thigh and nearly jumped up. "Great! One is named Yi and the other He; they are truly complementary names. You’re impressive! I thought you only knew how to kill and scheme against others; I didn't expect you to have such talent in naming as well. You've really opened my eyes."
As Chen Qilin spoke, the muscles on his old face twitched. He had thought Lu Chen was only good at violence and ambushes but was surprised to find that Lu Chen had depth like a scholarly assassin.
"Lu Chen, you chose 'Yi' and 'He,' symbolizing orthodoxy and peace. This means that after our alliance overthrows the Great Zhou Dynasty and establishes a new dynasty, it will be born from orthodoxy, right? And peace—though we must achieve peace through force and war, peace is always what ordinary people pursue. We aim to uphold justice for them and restore a peaceful world. Isn’t that so?"
Princess Zhulan saw that Lu Chen and Chen Qilin were smiling but remained silent, so she shared her thoughts as an explanation for everyone.
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen closed his eyes and nodded in understanding. "Exactly! That is precisely the intention. The princess is absolutely right; peace is our true pursuit."
For a moment, silence filled the cabin along with sighs. The names Lu Chen had chosen for the two large ships—Yi and He—held significant symbolic meaning and profound connotations.
Next, everyone discussed related matters, and then Lu Chen and the others successively left the large ship, confidently entrusting all subsequent work to Chen Qilin.
Overall, the visit was quite satisfactory, especially for Lu Chen, who was very pleased.
Afterward, Lu Chen and the others returned to the Naval Minister's Residence in Dama Town. However, as soon as they stepped through the threshold, they encountered a situation.
A disciple dressed in the Red Robe Sect attire was being stopped by a group of guards.
The characteristics of the Red Robe Sect's clothing were very obvious: bright red clothes, a red cloak, and a red headscarf, making them exceptionally conspicuous.
If this were in Central Plains, someone wearing such attire would undoubtedly be captured and suppressed by officials on the streets. However, this was in Yushan Kingdom, where there were fewer restrictions.
Seeing the conflict between the Red Robe Sect disciple and the guards of the Naval Minister's Residence, Lu Chen quickly walked over to stop both sides from pulling at each other. He heard the disciple repeatedly demanding to see Ye Nanzhai, the Supreme Leader.
Ye Nanzhai had long been dead; those who appeared as Ye Nanzhai during these days were merely Lu Chen's rich impersonations.
"What is your name? What business do you have with Ye Nanzhai, the Supreme Leader? I am his personal assistant; you can tell me what you need," Lu Chen said.
He waved away the guards from the Naval Minister's Residence and pulled the disciple aside to talk. He could only claim to be Ye Nanzhai's assistant at this moment because he had already forgotten to manifest Ye Nanzhai's Dharmakaya. If he continued to act recklessly, he would be exposed.
The disciple frowned deeply, forming a "川" shape with his brows, showing some disbelief towards Lu Chen's words.
"I have urgent matters to report; it's extremely pressing and cannot be delayed. Please help me convey this message; I need to see the Supreme Leader," said the disciple.
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen was immediately shocked. There was actually something urgent within the Red Robe Sect—could it be that they were being besieged again? That seemed unlikely.
Since Defender of the Realm Huangfu Xin had been severely injured last time, it would not be possible for him to launch another attack on the Red Robe Sect in a short period. The only possibility was that something had happened internally within the Red Robe Sect itself.
Lu Chen did not doubt the disciple's identity because there were many branches of the Red Robe Sect throughout Central Plains and overseas. After entering Yushan Kingdom and Dama Town, Lu Chen had informed the Dama Town branch of his whereabouts.
This action carried risks but also offered benefits. Even if there were spies within Yushan Kingdom's branch leaking information secretly, it would only confuse those people about distinguishing between Lu Chen and Ye Nanzhai, completely mixing up these two individuals.
The most important thing is that in situations like this, if there are any drastic changes within the Red Robe Sect, urgent messages can be transmitted through the various Branches to reach Lu Chen.
If Lu Chen truly disregarded the Red Robe Sect and ran off somewhere without informing others, then he would not be a qualified leader. He would be neglecting the Congregation's disciples and betraying Ye Nanzhai's trust.
The disciple who came to deliver the message looked anxious, and Lu Chen knew he still did not believe that he was Ye Nanzhai's deputy.
He was indeed not Ye Nanzhai's deputy, but he was the true Supreme Leader of the Red Robe Sect, possessing absolute authority.
Seeing that the disciple remained unconvinced, Lu Chen immediately opened the Jun Bell and took out Ye Nanzhai's Purple Gold Cloak, saying, "Brother, it's not that I'm making things difficult for you. To be honest, the leader has gone into seclusion at a critical time and cannot be seen by anyone. Before leaving, he entrusted his Purple Gold Cloak to me precisely to prevent any doubts about my position as his deputy. Do you see this? The Supreme Leader's cloak cannot be fake."
Lu Chen spread the Purple Gold Cloak in his hands, feeling its soft texture. Under the Golden Sunlight, the cloak reflected dazzling light, proving without a doubt that it was indeed the genuine Purple Gold Cloak.
Upon seeing the Purple Gold Cloak, the disciple suddenly knelt down and said, "Deputy Leader, I was wrong. I offended you; please punish me."
As soon as the disciple saw Ye Nanzhai's Purple Gold Cloak, he immediately believed Lu Chen's words without question and performed a bow of apology.
Ye Nanzhai's Purple Gold Cloak was one of his greatest symbols; although ordinary disciples might not have seen it, they had certainly heard of it.
Lu Chen quickly helped him up and said, "Brother, you worry too much. You serve the Cult with dedication and sincerity; how could I blame you? Get up quickly; we can discuss matters slowly."
The disciple stood up and reported, "Deputy Leader, according to news from Headquarters, the Four Great Flag Masters have gathered half of the disciples from Headquarters to cause trouble for unknown reasons. The Left Deputy Leader requests that the Supreme Leader return to handle this matter. That's all I have for now." After finishing his report, the disciple swallowed nervously.
Lu Chen licked his lips and said, "The Four Great Flag Masters are plotting rebellion? Although this news is brief, it is indeed urgent. Here’s what we’ll do: you return to your Branch for now and do not act recklessly. Also, do not spread this news further. I will immediately notify the Supreme Leader to come out of seclusion and handle this matter."
Then Lu Chen arranged for someone to escort the disciple away from the Naval Minister's Residence.
He walked back step by step, contemplating the pros and cons of the situation. It seemed that the Four Great Flag Masters could no longer contain themselves; those with ulterior motives would eventually rebel—there was no stopping them.
When Lu Chen left Headquarters initially, he had bestowed the Demon-Slaying Sword upon Zuo Zixiong to suppress those high-ranking members of the Ye Family.
The Demon-Slaying Sword might have been effective at first, but over time it would inevitably lose its potency. The main issue lay with Ye Chong and his group; their unstable mindset and lack of sincerity were truly problematic.
Moreover, Ye Chong and the others had much higher Qigong cultivation than Zuo Zixiong. Even with the Demon-Slaying Sword in hand, Zuo Zixiong could not compete with them. Additionally, Zuo Zixiong was too honest and lacked cunning; while he was reliable, his abilities were average.
Now that Lu Chen had not returned for nearly two years, it was normal for them to cause trouble.
Since things had come to this point, it seemed necessary for Lu Chen to return personally; otherwise, Ye Chong and his group would truly create a significant mess.
Thinking of this, Lu Chen found Princess Zhulan and other core figures, briefly explained the situation, then donned Ye Nanzhai's Purple Gold Cloak. His true form immediately manifested as Ye Nanzhai, and he took off into the wind.
At this moment, there was indeed chaos at the Red Robe Sect Headquarters.
The cause of the turmoil was Lu Chen's prolonged absence from the Headquarters, which led to suspicions among Ye Chong's group.
Initially, Zuo Zixiong could barely maintain control of the situation, but as time passed—now after one or two years—it became impossible to suppress it any longer.
Especially considering Zuo Zixiong's identity; although he had been personally promoted by Lu Chen and wielded the Demon-Slaying Sword, he was still an outsider and not a member of the Ye Family's main branch.
This was precisely why Zuo Zixiong acted hesitantly and lacked decisiveness, resulting in the current situation that was difficult to resolve.
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