# Chapter 568: Saint Prince Mansion
The smile on Di Yi's face instantly disappeared, replaced by displeasure. He said coldly, "I only asked you to send people to capture two ordinary martial artists. Such a simple task, and you couldn't even handle it properly. Qing Yi, this time, you have disappointed me."
Qing Yi Star Envoy said, "Although Zhang Ruochen's fourth brother and ninth sister are not considered strong, a group of mysterious experts have been protecting them in secret."
"The first time, I sent two teams of Liuli (Glazed) knights. But before they could even leave the Eastern Domain Sacred Land, they all died mysteriously."
"The second time, I dispatched Xu Tian Tu as the leader, along with thirty-seven top-tier assassins, divided into six teams traveling along six different routes. But before they could even reach Yunwu Commandery, they all disappeared without a trace."
Hearing this, Di Yi's expression also turned somewhat grave. He said, "Rise first."
Qing Yi Star Envoy stood up again and said, "Thank you, Young Master."
Di Yi said thoughtfully, "Xu Tian Tu had already made a name for himself sixty years ago. He was the seventh-ranked assassin of the Blood Cloud Tower. Even he has disappeared. It seems a massive force is secretly helping Zhang Ruochen."
Qing Yi Star Envoy said, "It must be the Martial Market Bank. Only they have such a powerful influence in the Eastern Domain, capable of silently eliminating the experts I sent out twice."
Di Yi nodded and asked, "What about the third time?"
Qing Yi Star Envoy said, "The third time, Elder Ying Yuan Half-Saint personally went to Yunwu Commandery."
"Since Elder Ying Yuan Half-Saint has taken action, it should be a sure thing." Di Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Whoosh!"
An old man as thin as a withered branch, like a giant black bat, flew over from afar, passed through the barrier of the Spirit Mountain, and landed on a high platform behind Di Yi and Qing Yi Star Envoy.
Di Yi and Qing Yi Star Envoy immediately cupped their hands and bowed to the old man, saying in unison, "Greetings, Ying Yuan Half-Saint."
Ying Yuan Half-Saint's withered hand was covering his chest, and bright red blood was seeping through his fingers, dripping onto the ground.
Di Yi and Qing Yi Star Envoy were both shocked. They had never imagined that even a powerful cultivator like Ying Yuan Half-Saint could be injured by the other side.
Di Yi asked, "Senior, how could this happen? Could the Martial Market Bank have sent a Half-Saint level expert to protect two ordinary martial artists?"
Ying Yuan Half-Saint shook his head and said, "It wasn't the Martial Market Bank. It was Mu Han Half-Saint of the Moon Worship Demon Sect. Moreover, I have also investigated and confirmed that both groups of people we sent were intercepted and killed by experts from the Moon Worship Demon Sect."
"How could it be the Moon Worship Demon Sect?"
Di Yi was somewhat shocked, his mind racing, and said, "Could it be... Zhang Ruochen has some connection with the Moon Worship Demon Sect..."
"I am severely injured and cannot speak with you further now."
Ying Yuan Half-Saint's figure flickered, disappearing from the high platform and entering a three-story hall to begin healing.
Qing Yi Star Envoy was also quite surprised and asked, "Young Master, this matter is too strange."
Di Yi nodded and said, "The Moon Worship Demon Sect would not wage war against our Black Market for no reason over a Zhang Ruochen. Could Zhang Ruochen be their... No, impossible."
Qing Yi Star Envoy said, "Young Master suspects Zhang Ruochen is that Demon Son of the Moon Worship Demon Sect?"
Di Yi shook his head and said, "Probably not. I have met that Demon Son of the Moon Worship Demon Sect once. The aura on his body is completely different from Zhang Ruochen's. They are definitely not the same person. However, even if Zhang Ruochen is not the Demon Son, he must have a deep connection with the Moon Worship Demon Sect."
"Qing Yi, I leave this matter to you. You must investigate thoroughly."
"I will investigate immediately."
Qing Yi Star Envoy stepped back three paces, then turned around and quickly left.
Di Yi's gaze returned downward, staring at the brightly lit Seventh District, his eyes narrowing into slits as he muttered, "Zhang Ruochen, who exactly are you?"
You Lan Star Envoy walked behind Di Yi and reported, "Young Master, the four great Saint clans have been quite active. They have already prepared to go and disrupt the marriage proposal. Tomorrow will likely be quite lively."
"Is that so? Hmph. Then prepare a betrothal gift for me. Tomorrow, I too will go to the Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion to join in the excitement." Di Yi laughed.
The Young Master of the Black Market actually dared to go to the Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion?
Those who did not understand Di Yi would certainly think he had gone mad.
But You Lan Star Envoy knew that her Young Master must have a foolproof plan, which was why he dared to compete with Zhang Ruochen for Huang Yanchen.
Since he dared to go, he was certainly confident he could retreat safely.
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As for the ordinary betrothal gifts, Consort Lin had already arranged for servants to prepare them, filling ten carts in total.
In addition, Zhang Ruochen had specially prepared three main betrothal gifts, placed in three jade boxes.
In the morning, just as the sun rose and the first ray of light shone into the Seventh District, Zhang Ruochen sat on the back of the Earth Fire Qilin, crossed the Ming Wang Avenue, and headed toward the Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion with the ten carts of betrothal gifts.
Since he was going to propose marriage, he naturally needed people of sufficient stature to accompany him.
Therefore, Xuanji Sword Saint had sent two of his disciples, Zhu Hongtao and Wan Ke, to accompany Zhang Ruochen to the Chen Clan.
In addition, Lei Jing, Si Xingkong, and Chang Qiqi also followed along to escort the betrothal gifts.
To win over Zhang Ruochen, the Chen Clan attached great importance to this wedding and had already moved Huang Yanchen to the Chen Clan's main residence, the Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion.
The Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion was located in the center of the Golden Rainbow Continent. Although it was called a mansion, it actually occupied an entire city district, covering eight hundred li in area.
Zhang Ruochen sat on the back of the Earth Fire Qilin, flying through the air. Half an hour later, he could already see the city wall on the horizon.
That wall was thirty zhang high, built from white jade stones, reflecting dazzling light under the sunlight.
Actually, it was not a city wall, but the courtyard wall of the Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion.
Flying closer, Zhang Ruochen looked out and saw that inside the jade wall were densely packed magnificent buildings, stretching from near to far without end.
Moreover, beneath the jade city, there was actually a Saint Vein.
Standing at the outskirts of the city, one could clearly feel the concentration of spiritual energy rising sharply. One could even see strands of Saint Qi emerging from the soil and slowly dissipating into the air.
Chang Qiqi was already stunned, staring at the massive jade city in the distance, swallowing his saliva, and asked dazedly, "Don't tell me... this is the Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion..."
Second Senior Brother Zhu Hongtao glanced at Chang Qiqi and laughed, "Kid, are you scared already? Let me tell you, the Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion covers an area of eight hundred li. The Saint Vein beneath it is the sacred root of the entire Eastern Domain Saint City, having accumulated for over a hundred million years. It is twice as thick as the Saint Vein in the Holy Academy."
"It is said that the Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion maintains two hundred thousand direct lineage garrison soldiers, with the weakest being at the Earth Extreme Realm Great Perfection level. There are over five million household servants, maids, and stewards. As for rare spiritual medicines and savage beasts, they are countless."
"Actually, you don't need to think of the Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion as a mansion. You should think of it as a small country."
Lei Jing let out a long breath, his expression serious, and said, "The Lord of the Eastern Domain truly lives up to his reputation."
Zhang Ruochen smiled and said, "Among the aristocratic clans that have been passed down from the Middle Ages to the present, who is weak? The Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion is just a drop in the ocean for the Chen Clan. It cannot represent the true foundation of the Chen Clan."
Second Senior Brother Zhu Hongtao and Third Senior Brother Wan Ke both nodded.
For the Chen Clan, the Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion was merely a central hub.
What truly made the Chen Clan formidable was its control over the thirty-six prefectures and over twelve thousand commanderies of the Eastern Domain Sacred Land. The lower-level martial artists who obeyed the Chen Clan were as numerous as the sand on the ground.
It was precisely because the Chen Clan's influence was deeply rooted in the Eastern Domain that even Empress Chi Yao dared not easily touch them.
Thirty li from the Eastern Domain Saint Prince Mansion, Zhang Ruochen and his party descended to the ground and walked toward the western gate of the Saint Prince Mansion.
The Chen Clan had already arranged people to welcome them, standing on both sides of the road, including members from various branches and countless servants.
The Earth Fire Qilin beneath Zhang Ruochen was a sixth-rank mid-level savage beast. In its true form, it was like a moving mountain of flame.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
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With every step, a large pit was left on the ground.
Today, Zhang Ruochen was full of energy and radiance, dressed quite meticulously. His long black hair was tied up with a hair crown. He wore a purple flying dragon robe, a white jade belt around his waist, and a pair of Liuli (Glazed) treasure boots on his feet.
With such attire, coupled with the mighty and domineering Earth Fire Qilin, the already handsome Zhang Ruochen appeared even more noble and heroic.
The young women of the Chen Clan, upon seeing Zhang Ruochen on the Qilin's back, all became infatuated. Many secretly envied Huang Yanchen in their hearts.
"Number One on the Heavenly Ranking, Zhang Ruochen. He truly has an outstanding appearance."
"Zhang Ruochen is not only a disciple of a Sword Saint but also so handsome. How can that foreign woman be so lucky as to win his favor?"
"That foreign woman is truly unworthy of a Sword Saint's disciple." A young woman who had reached the Heaven Extreme Realm Great Perfection said with great jealousy.
Her name was Chen Lingchan. She was a proud daughter raised by one of the main branches of the Chen Clan. Not only did she have high cultivation talent, but among the young women of the Chen Clan, her beauty could rank in the top three, even more exquisite than Huang Yanchen.
In Chen Lingchan's view, among the young women of the Chen Clan, only she was worthy of a Sword Saint's disciple. As for Huang Yanchen... she was just a foreign woman. What was she?
The proud daughters raised by the other main branches of the Chen Clan, upon seeing Zhang Ruochen, also had the same thoughts as Chen Lingchan.
Their birth was truly noble, and they were truly worthy of a Sword Saint's disciple.
However, no matter how much they flirted with Zhang Ruochen, Zhang Ruochen, sitting on the back of the Earth Fire Qilin, only stared at Huang Yanchen in the distance from beginning to end.
Today, Huang Yanchen was also exceptionally beautiful. She wore a blue scale-patterned long dress, her skin as white as jade, like an ice fairy.
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