My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"To tell the truth," Chen Sansi interrupted.

Nie Yuan paused, insisting, "Junior brother, I am telling the truth."

"Third senior brother,"

Chen Sansi closed his eyes, "I don't want to argue with you, nor do you need to lie to me. It's better to be honest."

"Junior brother, what you said, do I need to..."

Nie Yuan wanted to say something else but was stopped by the eldest senior brother.

"Junior brother,"

Ji looked straight into the eyes of the one in the white robe, frankly saying, "I arranged everything, killed the others, and it was for the sacrifice to the Evil God Path. However, I did not do it to enhance my power, but because I was eager to save our master and everyone back in You State. I signed a pact with the Evil God, owing him twenty thousand Blood Meals in exchange for power. If I don't repay this Blood Meal, I won't be able to free myself from the Evil God. Under his influence, I might gradually become possessed. Moreover, I don't think I am wrong. Those barbarians do not deserve any sympathy. The reason I did not consult you beforehand is that I was worried you would disagree."

He explained the whole sequence of events and his dilemmas without pausing for breath.

"Eldest senior brother, that's straightforward."

Chen Sansi was somewhat satisfied with the response. His face was expressionless, his tone calm yet undeniable, "You're right, they don't deserve sympathy. But, eldest senior brother, you have ultimately overstepped. I am the Liangzhou Governor, and for such a significant issue, you should have discussed it with me no matter what. If I had disagreed, you should not have proceeded."

"Junior brother, your sense of authority is rather pronounced!"

Nie Yuan said displeasedly, "Eldest senior brother did it out of necessity! He didn't tell you because he felt that dealing with the Evil God Path is ultimately a matter that wouldn't stand scrutiny. If you had agreed, it wouldn't have looked good on you if it got out."

"Enough, stop!"

Ji showed no sign of shame; he merely stated, "Junior brother is indeed the Governor, but by court rules, to deal with a Supervisor requires approval from the Cabinet."

"I am not going to petition; in fact, I had no intention of dealing with the eldest senior brother,"

Chen Sansi faced him, "Considering that the eldest senior brother originally incurred the debt to the Evil God in his attempt to save our master and brothers like Bu Qi, I can pretend I am unaware of this."

"Let me explain."

"I just wanted to tell you one thing, take care of yourself."

"I don't want the day to come where we, brothers of the same school, face each other with swords drawn."

"Junior brother, show more respect when you speak to eldest senior brother! Master is gone, an elder brother is like a father! How can you speak of facing each other with swords drawn?"

Nie Yuan said resentfully, "Moreover, to speak frankly, it's all thanks to the eldest senior brother breaking through the late stage of Summoning with the help of the Evil God Path that he could suppress Qu Yuanxiang, making him behave on ordinary days!"

"Junior brother, after all, you have only just broken through to Martial Saint, you haven't reached what master passed down to you—Above Martial Saint.

"If it really comes to so-called 'swords drawn', I'm afraid you're not a match for the eldest senior brother."

"This is the end of the matter."

Chen Sansi clasped his hands in a salute, "Eldest senior brother, third senior brother, I take my leave!"

"Junior brother, please wait."

Ji spoke solemnly, "Brother, I also have something to say. You, staying in Liangzhou under the pretense of observing filial piety, it's intentional, right? I advise you not to oppose the court. Master is gone, we can't win this fight..."

"Whatever your plans are, I hope that in a year, as decreed, you will go to the capital. You are still the Champion Marquis, the Beiliang Governor, and in the future, you can still lead troops in battle."

"Whereas I will stay in Liangzhou."

"We, two brothers, one on the inside, one on the outside, just need to be cautious in our actions, and we can definitely protect everyone in our school."

"But if you continue to act recklessly, it will only bring trouble to everyone."

Chen Sansi stopped in his tracks, but did not turn around; after a brief pause, he continued walking forward, quickly leaving the Duke Weiwu Mansion.

"Governor!"

"There's trouble!"

"The commoners have started rioting."

"After the court announced that from this year onward, an additional half-tithe of Spiritual Grain would be collected, villagers from over a dozen villages have started to rebel."

Before he could return to the military camp, Zhao Kang found him.

"No matter how chaotic, prioritize pacification, don't let it lead to bloodshed. At court, I will try to persuade them further," Chen Sansi paused, "Additionally, I am planning to go into seclusion for a while. If you have any urgent matters, send them to the Governor Mansion before it gets dark today. After that, leave everything to General Ji and the others to handle."

"Going into seclusion?"

Zhao Kang didn't ask further: "I understand."

Mourning, Spiritual Grain tax, Immortal Master...

Chen Sansi had only been Governor for a few months, yet it felt like years because he felt a mountain constantly pressing down on him, making it difficult to breathe.

This mountain's name was "Imperial Command."

Imperial Command, indisputable!

But ultimately.

There is only one root cause.

Weakness!

Or rather, still not strong enough.

Unable to refuse everything he does not wish to do.

He could no longer afford to waste time like this.

Upon returning to the Governor Mansion,

Zhaozhao was chasing and frolicking with Chen Yunxi; Chen Sansi grabbed her by the shoulder as she passed.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch!"

Zhaozhao grimaced and said, "Chen, what are you doing, men and women should not touch, let go, let go!"

"Pack your things, come with me," Chen Sansi added, "Bring the Spirit Boat."

"Spirit Boat?"

Zhaozhao immediately knew where they were headed, reluctantly parting from Chen Yunxi: "Oh, I understand."

Daze Fang City!

Chen Sansi on this journey, must find the heavenly material and earthly treasure that can unlock the human body's Jing Shen.

True Power Warrior, far surpasses the Late Stage of Qi Refining.

After this.

To send him to that damned Capital City,

they would have to see if his Longdan Bright Silver Spear agrees.

This chess game, it's a stalemate.

To break the stalemate, only Power can do it.