Chapter 66 Governor s Household of Guangling prefecture (1/2)

In the western ridge of the Chu King, the Chu royal city was the center, surrounded by the large and small prefectures dotted around it, like the stars surrounding the moon. Closest to the Chu royal city was the superior prefectures, followed by the intermediate prefectures, while the inferior prefectures were furthest away. Within the western ridge of the Chu King, the inferior prefectures numbered the most at twenty-six, followed by the intermediate prefectures at twelve, while there were only five superior prefectures.

As an inferior prefecture, Yunfeng prefecture was located at the borders of the western ridge of the Chu King. From Yunfeng prefecture to the Chu royal city, one had to pass through an intermediate prefecture and a superior prefecture… the intermediate prefecture was none other than Guangling prefecture.

Guangling prefecture, being an intermediate prefecture, occupied much more land than Yunfeng prefecture. From the border of Guangling prefecture to the capital city of Guangling would take seven days and nights even riding a ferghana horse overnight. From Yunfeng capital city, to leave the prefecture, a ferghana house would not need to rush overnight and would only need three days and nights. Hence, from the capital city of Yunfeng prefecture to the capital city of Guangling prefecture, even if one rode a ferghana horse overnight, it would take ten days and ten nights.

Even then, even though the ferghana horse was supreme among the horses, it would still get tired and would definitely require some rest. Hence, even if one rode a ferghana horse, including the rest time, to reach the Guangling capital city from the Yunfeng capital city would require at least half a month’s time. Using a horse-drawn carriage would require about one and a half months, though it would be faster if there were more ferghana horses drawing the carriage.

“Young Master, we have reached the capital,” a voice rang from outside the carriage. Wu Nanxun’s eyes lit up, and his face was undeniably emotional. A carriage drawn by three ferghana horses took a whole month to reach Guangling capital city from Yunfeng capital city.

“We’re here?” At that time, Zhou Donghuang was awoken from his practice. He pulled open the curtain to take a look and saw busier streets and heavier traffic than in Yunfeng capital city.

“No wonder it is the capital city of an intermediate prefecture; the capital city of the inferior Yunfeng prefecture can hardly compare.” Zhou Donghuang felt as if he were entering the city after being in the suburbs for a long while.

“I had thought that it would take three months to reach level-six of the gathered qi… who knew that practicing without distractions on this journey that the Way of the Four Supremes would give me such a huge surprise.” Zhou Donghuang was extremely pleased with his progress since leaving the capital city of Yunfeng prefecture. “Unless something happens, I will achieve level-six of the gathered qi in about a month’s time!”

The original plan of three months had been shortened by almost a third. This was all due to the surprise from the Way of the Four Supremes. The more time spent practicing without any distractions, the quicker the progress. In the past, Zhou Donghuang would always be disturbed every few days while practicing in Qingshan town or the capital city and was unable to achieve absolutely no distractions.

On this journey, because their horse-drawn carriage bore the logo of the Wu family, the governor’s household of Guangling prefecture, no thieves dared to rob them, and the occasional animal was driven away by the two Wu disciples who were the coachmen.

Hence, he was able to practice without any distractions throughout and achieved so much progress.

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The Wu family of the governor’s household of Guangling prefecture was not only a grand family but also the premier family in Guangling prefecture.

As the saying went, “Without a lion in the mountains, the monkey calls himself king,” the governor’s household of Guangling prefecture, which was also the Wu family house, was decorated as if it was a small palace and was extremely luxurious. Being inside it gave one a sense of being in a palace courtyard.

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In the brilliant hall of the Wu family household.

Zhou Donghuang sat at the head seat, slowly sipping tea from a cup that lay on the table beside him. Fu stood behind him, holding a three-meter long spear shining in black and red. This was none other than the heavy black iron spear that Zhou Donghuang had bought from the Hall of Gods in Yunfeng prefecture.

The first young master of the Wu family, Wu Nanxun, and the two Wu disciples who acted as the coachmen stood there, not daring to breathe. Because of Wu Nanxun’s presence, the party had been able to enter the Wu family house to this hall without any obstacles.

“Now, I’m sure you can’t wait to call your father over to seek revenge for you, am I right?” Zhou Donghuang put his teacup down and stared at Wu Nanxun.

Wu Nanxun swallowed but did not respond.

“Go ahead,” said Zhou Donghuang calmly. “Call your father over… hm, ask him to bring along all the level-six adepts in the Wu family as well. It’s no challenge if it’s just him alone.” Zhou Donghuang shook his head and smiled, revealing two rows of perfect white teeth. The confidence in his smile seemed contagious to all present.

Initially, Wu Nanxun had found it unbelievable that Zhou Donghuang had been so daring to return with him to the Wu family, even thinking that Zhou Donghuang had a death wish. But now, looking at his confidence, he could not help but question himself.