I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!-Chapter 144 - 103 40% (Please Subscribe)_2

"Brother, to say such things is a bit..."

Compared to the common folk, the Marquises of Kyoto Prefecture are much more rational.

They rationally selected Chen Taiping’s son from Duke Wuan Mansion, "Little Sword Immortal" Chen Yi.

At least that’s what two of the three under Prince Zhenbei Du Qing, who are Marquises, think.

Duke Wuan Mansion.

A slightly portly Chen Taiping sat fishing in the pavilion, with a fishing basket by his side.

However, the basket was currently empty.

Not far from him, Xia Wanwan sat at a table, meekly busy with the pouring of tea.

"Husband, have you seen the recent ’Heavenly Pride List’?"

"Mhm."

Chen Taiping nodded and said, "Yi Er is practicing diligently in the Grand Void Sect; he’s been very well-behaved."

Xia Wanwan, smiling, said, "It’s better for Yi Er to be this way, saving us the worry he caused back in Jiangnan Prefecture."

Chen Taiping chuckled, "With his current cultivation level, he’s even stronger than his old man. There’s nothing to worry about."

"No matter how strong, he’s not yet come of age," Xia Wanwan chided, "At least let him finish his training before considering these things."

"We can’t wait."

"Eh?"

Chen Taiping looked back at her, then turned to gaze at the still pond, his brow shadowed with somberness.

"The grand event of the Wei Dynasty is of great significance, Yi Er can’t avoid it, nor should he."

"Why is this?" Xia Wanwan set down her teacup and looked at him anxiously.

"You don’t need to ask for the specifics, I shouldn’t and won’t tell you."

Chen Taiping knew what was on her mind and spoke indifferently, "You just need to know Yi Er is very strong. That’s enough."

"But..."

"Alright, Wan Wan, you go back to Fanghua Garden and rest."

"When the news comes in a few days, I’ll discuss it with you."

Holding the Little Jade Sword, Xia Wanwan bit her lip and nodded helplessly.

She could only silently pray in her heart for Chen Yi’s safety.

After Xia Wanwan had left, Chen Taiping gestured to someone behind him.

"Marquis?" A Black Armor guard swiftly appeared by his side.

"Is there anything unusual with Fan Er at Kyoto Academy?"

"Reporting to the Marquis, Young Master Fan is well, and the teachers of the academy hold him in high regard."

"What about the first wife?" Chen Taiping nodded slightly and continued inquiring.

"Since your return to the mansion, the first wife has stayed in the back courtyard. Apart from when summoned by the Old Lady, she never steps half a foot outside her quarters."

The Black Armor guard replied with his head bowed, "A few days ago, the steward from Zhou Residence had come once but was turned away by the Second Young Master."

"The steward from Zhou Residence, Chen Ke?"

"Yes, him."

"Keep a close watch, especially on those he’s hidden in the dark. I want to know who they are and what they’re planning!"

"Also, tell Tai Xing to take some people to Wuliang Mountain to have a look."

"This subordinate will leave at once."

As the surroundings quieted down, Chen Taiping watched the rippling Red Water, his face showing a trace of cold intent, yet he made no move.

Only when the fishing line stilled did he reel back the hook, re-baited it, and cast it out again.

"Fish, try biting one more time..."

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No matter how lively the civilians and martial artists of the Great Wei State were, it was not as tense as within the Sect Holy Lands.

Especially as various sects began selecting young members to participate in the grand event, disciples from all sects and academies turned their attention away from the outside world.

Unexpectedly, it wasn’t the Grand Void Sect that started first, though coinciding with their sect’s minor examination.

It was Wuliang Mountain.

Since the return of those from the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield, the leading Taoist Wuliang Mountain had already started their preparations.

Every disciple of the eligible age from all the lineage inheriting branches was included in the selection.

The Flipping Heaven Dao disciples alone numbered as many as fifteen.

Sea Covering Dao was not far behind with thirteen qualified disciples.

The other lineages had varying numbers, some having six to seven, while some such as the Absolute Saber Inheritance had only one.

In total, the number was just over one hundred.

For the selection of these disciples, many sect leaders of Wuliang Mountain sought favorable conditions for their disciples.

The Body Cultivation lineage suggested trials of fire and blades, the Alchemy cultivators wanted an alchemy competition, while Qimen Lineage required time to set up formations, among other suggestions.

In the end, it was the Flipping Heaven Dao and Sea Covering Dao sect leaders who made the decision and chose the simplest and most effective method—combat trials to determine the victors.

Who was strong and who was weak would be clear at a glance.

"Yan Hai, Yan Hai, aren’t you ashamed to put forward only one disciple from your sect?"

"You don’t need that many to eliminate you; my single disciple is enough."

Limping, Yan Hai coldly snapped back, "You should worry more about yourself; it would be quite the joke if the Body Cultivation lineage has no one stand out."

A brawny man with a waist as wide as his shoulders glared at him and scoffed, "Useless talk, heaps of it. Got the guts to let your disciple spar with my apprentice?"

"Sure."

Yan Hai was worried that the selection rules were too cumbersome, affecting his trip to the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield.

He gestured to Chen Yuan behind him, "Good disciple, eradicate them!"

"Yes."

Chen Yuan bowed slightly, then carrying the newly obtained heavy saber, calmly stepped onto the stage.

He looked towards the opposers from the Body Cultivation lineage and saluted with a fist,

"Absolute Blade Chen Yuan, humbly requests a battle with my fellow seniors!"

The moment his words fell, the previously speaking Body Cultivation sect leader burst into laughter.

"Ha ha... Yan Hai, is this the way you train your disciple? So polite and nothing like you."

Yan Hai glared at him and then turned his gaze to Chen Yuan, "The hell you being so polite for? Do it again!"

Chen Yuan’s pale face showed a hint of change, his expression turning frosty as he declared, "Fate decides life and death; if you die, don’t blame me."

"Now that’s more like it," Yan Hai sneered coldly, "Forget ’senior brothers’ and ’fellow disciples.’ Anyone before you is an enemy; kill and be done with it!"