Chapter 188: The Supreme Helps Out

Duan Fengyun returned in a leisurely manner to the Jianghu Wine Manor, which now belonged to him.

Wen Chou Chou had already been sitting at the entrance waiting for him for a long time; seeing Duan Fengyun return, Wen Chou Chou hurriedly stood up and asked:

"Gang Leader, how did things go?"

Duan Fengyun laughed:

"Chouchou, are you still worried about me doing things?

That county magistrate was scared out of his wits the moment he saw me; he has already sent men to deliver the letter, and I believe there will be a result very soon."

"As expected of the Gang Leader, handling matters with such speed; I truly admire you, my subordinate."

Wen Chou Chou flattered him.

"Alright, Chouchou, stop with the flattery.

Where are Hall Master Yun and the others?"

Duan Fengyun enjoyed this routine from Wen Chou Chou in his heart, but on the surface, he still offered a word of dissuasion.

"Hall Master Yun and the others have already gone to the guest rooms to rest; Gang Leader, you can go directly to the back to find them.

I still have other matters to attend to, so I won't accompany you, Gang Leader."

Wen Chou Chou replied.

"Oh, what matters do you have?"

Duan Fengyun asked, puzzled.

"Gang Leader, you are a busy person who forgets things easily.

Didn't I promise you that I would complete the reconstruction of the gang within fifteen days?

Time waits for no one, I must hurry out to find people.

Otherwise, if the progress is delayed, how will I answer to you, Gang Leader?"

Wen Chou Chou laughed.

Duan Fengyun patted his own head and said:

"Ah, drinking really ruins things; I had forgotten about that.

Then go ahead, and if you encounter any difficulties, tell me in time.

If you need funds, tell me in advance, and I will prepare them for you here."

"Alright, then Gang Leader, you rest first; I will go out and take a look."

After Wen Chou Chou finished speaking, he left.

Duan Fengyun wandered slowly through the wine manor by himself.

In the blink of an eye, this place had become his territory, and he really ought to take a good look around.

After walking until he was tired, Duan Fengyun went to the backyard to find Bu Jingyun and the others, only to discover that they were nowhere to be seen.

In the backyard, only Long Er was there, holding his Liangji Sword and practicing with it.

"Long Er, where are your Uncle Feng and the others?"

Long Er, who had been focused, did not see Duan Fengyun at first; only after hearing Duan Fengyun's call did Long Er stop.

"Dad, Uncle Feng and the others went to that Under Heaven Society again.

They said they wanted to go and see more."

"Then why didn't you follow them?"

Duan Fengyun asked.

Long Er touched his head and said:

"I'm not familiar with that place and didn't want to go, so I stayed here to practice martial arts."

"Let's go, Dad will take you to the Under Heaven Society for a stroll.

That place will soon be our home in the future; Dad will take you to see the place where Dad and your Uncle Feng and the others practiced martial arts back then, as well as the place where your Dad and your godmother met."

Duan Fengyun said.

"Great, great, Dad, take me there quickly."

Long Er cheered with joy.

In truth, it wasn't that he didn't want to go, but if he went, he could only watch as Nie Feng and the others reminisced, touching scenes that stirred their emotions, and without anyone telling him the stories behind them, he would still be bored.

But if he followed Duan Fengyun, it would be different; Duan Fengyun would tell him stories, and he would be able to immerse himself in the environment.

Duan Fengyun let Long Er wash his face and wipe the sweat from his body, then took him and hurried toward the Under Heaven Society.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the government runner, riding at full speed, had already arrived outside the Huangcheng.

Seeing the frantic runner, Ma Li, who was guarding the Huangcheng, certainly could not let him enter.

"Which yamen are you from? Don't you know that riding fast horses is not allowed inside the Huangcheng?

And why are you coming to the Huangcheng in such a panic?"

The runner reined in his horse, took a sip of water, caught his breath, and replied:

"Reporting to the General, I am under the orders of the Prince of Equal Rank to deliver a letter to the Supreme in the Huangcheng!"

"What!

It was the Prince of Equal Rank who ordered you to deliver the letter? Why didn't you say so earlier?

Men, open the city gates quickly and escort this young brother to the Imperial Palace."

Once he heard it was Duan Fengyun who had sent the runner to deliver a letter, how could Ma Li dare to be negligent?

He had heard all about what happened in the imperial court and Duan Fengyun being enfeoffed as the Prince of Equal Rank.

Nowadays, the Supreme was essentially compliant with every request from this Prince.

The runner felt bitter in his heart; you didn't even give me a chance to speak, yet you blame me for not saying it sooner.

Of course, he only muttered this in his heart; he dared not say it out loud.

After the city gates were opened, an Imperial Guard soon hurried toward the Imperial Palace with a yamen runner.

"Report! Someone has delivered a letter from the Prince of Equal Rank. May the Supreme please look it over."

At this moment, the Supreme, who was in the back garden watching the little prince practice his moves, spilled the tea in his hand all over the ground upon hearing from his subordinate that there was a letter from Duan Fengyun.

"Summon him quickly!"

The Supreme knew that Duan Fengyun had only just left, so sending a letter so soon must mean there was some urgent matter.

Led by the Imperial Guard, the yamen runner met the Supreme.

"This humble one pays respects to the Supreme! Long live the Supreme, long live, long live the long live!"

The Supreme waved his hand and said:

"Rise quickly!

You say the Prince of Equal Rank sent you to deliver a letter?"

The yamen runner nodded and replied:

"Yes, Supreme.

The Prince of Equal Rank had this subordinate come to deliver a letter to you."

"Where is the letter?

Present it, let Us see!"

The Supreme asked.

The yamen runner quickly took the letter from his bosom and handed it to the eunuch at his side.

The eunuch delivered the letter into the Supreme's hands.

The Supreme looked and saw written on the envelope: "To be opened personally by the Supreme - Duan Fengyun."

After the Supreme smiled, he said:

"Has the Prince of Equal Rank started missing Us just after leaving?"

Having said this, the Supreme gave a wave of his hand and tore open the envelope to read it.

"Supreme, it has been a long time, and I miss you dearly.

After leaving Huangcheng, I returned to the place where I grew up—the World Society.

Looking at the dilapidated World Society and thinking of the current turbulent state of the martial arts world,

I believe this is because there is no good leader to command this martial arts world.

Therefore, I have decided to establish my own sect on the former site of the World Society—Dragon Gate.

The reason I am writing this letter to you, Supreme, is to ask for your help.

My Dragon Gate is currently empty in name, without a single soldier or officer. I would like to trouble you, Supreme, to proclaim to the world that I, Duan Fengyun, have established Dragon Gate at the former site of the World Society.

Let interested martial artists in the martial arts world come to join.

As for the question of whether Dragon Gate will affect your imperial power, Supreme, please rest assured.

I am establishing Dragon Gate only to regulate the order of the martial arts world and prevent it from being in turmoil.

If the martial arts world is stable, the four seas will surely be at peace, and your ironclad empire, Supreme, will surely be even more secure.

If you are willing to do me this favor, Supreme, please help me proclaim the following message to the world:

'To the heroes and gallants of the world, I, Duan Fengyun, am now establishing Dragon Gate at the former site of the World Society.

The purpose of establishing Dragon Gate is to return peace and stability to the martial arts world. If there are like-minded martial arts heroes, please come and join; I, Duan Fengyun, welcome you with open arms.

Others who have not studied martial arts may also come to join; my Dragon Gate will invest massive resources to cultivate talent.

Fifteen days from now, I, Duan Fengyun, will officially found the sect at the former site of the World Society. At that time, everyone is welcome to join, and those who do not join are also welcome to come and observe the ceremony.'

The above is the content of the announcement. I trouble you, Supreme, to help me proclaim it to the world. I, Duan Fengyun, am deeply grateful."

After the Supreme finished reading Duan Fengyun's letter, that sentence from Duan Fengyun kept repeating in his mind.

"If the martial arts world is stable, the four seas will surely be at peace, and your ironclad empire, Supreme, will surely be even more secure."

This sentence deeply moved the Supreme; if it had been anyone else, the Supreme certainly would not have believed it.

But Duan Fengyun was different; Duan Fengyun had no desire for power.

The Supreme believed that Duan Fengyun really was, as he said, establishing Dragon Gate to create a peaceful martial arts world.

The Supreme looked toward the yamen runner and asked:

"Did you meet the Prince of Equal Rank near the former World Society?"

The yamen runner nodded and replied:

"Yes, Supreme."

Then, the yamen runner told the Supreme everything about Duan Fengyun coming to the yamen to find the magistrate.

"Hahahaha, truly worthy of being My Prince of Equal Rank, he is indeed bold and straightforward.

You go back and tell the Prince of Equal Rank that I will handle his matter.

You also tell him that on the day he founds his sect, I will personally go there to observe the ceremony."

"This humble one obeys."

Having received the Supreme's decree, the yamen runner rode his fast horse back.

After the yamen runner left, the Supreme handed the letter to the eunuch at his side and then ordered:

"Xiao Zhuozi, give the order for Prime Minister Wang to immediately print the announcement according to the request of the Prince of Equal Rank in this letter.

Within three days, this announcement must be proclaimed to the world."

"Yes."

After taking the letter, the eunuch Xiao Zhuozi immediately ran off to find Wang Jian.

The Supreme muttered to himself:

"Duan Fengyun, oh Duan Fengyun, I have exhausted all my efforts to cooperate with you; I hope you will not disappoint me."

Meanwhile, Wang Jian, who was playing with his little grandson at the home of Duan Lang, suddenly received a report from a servant.

"Report, Prime Minister, a eunuch from the palace has come to see you, saying the Supreme has an imperial decree."

Upon hearing that it was an imperial decree from the Supreme, Wang Jian hurriedly handed Xiao Azheng to Wang Qiaoer and then ran out to meet Xiao Zhuozi.

"Eunuch Xiao Zhuozi, I wonder what important matter the Supreme has for me."

Wang Jian greeted Xiao Zhuozi.

Xiao Zhuozi replied:

"Prime Minister Wang, the Supreme has received a letter from the Prince of Equal Rank and sent me to find you.

He wants you to print the contents according to the requirements of the Prince of Equal Rank, and it must be proclaimed to the entire world within three days."

Xiao Zhuozi delivered the letter, told Wang Jian the Supreme's instructions, and then departed.

Upon hearing this, Wang Jian realized the gravity of the matter; without time to read the contents of the letter, he rode his horse directly to the printing department.

After conveying the Supreme's requirements at the printing department, he finally opened the letter to read it.

After finishing it, he could not help but exclaim:

"This Prince of Equal Rank is truly no creature of the pond; his philosophy is something we cannot hope to reach."

Wang Jian, who had originally ordered five thousand copies of the notice, increased the number to ten thousand after reading the letter.

He knew that this matter of Duan Fengyun was of great importance and must be handled with his utmost effort.

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