Martial Cultivator Chapter 401: Divine Capital's Old Incident

Song Lian patted Chen Chao's shoulder and smiled, "Before you leave the capital, come to my place for a meal."

Chen Chao asked, "Is Sister-in-law staying at your place now?"

Song Lian had a bitter look as he shook his head, "She said my place was too big and she wasn't used to it, so I spent money to have her courtyard renovated. Now, I also live there."

Chen Chao nodded and said seriously, "A good man indeed."

Song Lian chuckled and scolded, "If you want to make fun of Your Father, go ahead, but after you finish laughing, Your Father will spar with you. Let's see if you, a Bitter Sea Realm, can withstand a few punches from Your Father."

Chen Chao raised an eyebrow, "So confident? Doesn't Your Excellency know I just killed a Great Beyond Realm cultivator?"

"What rubbish, wasn't that with the help of your lady?" Song Lian narrowed his eyes and chuckled, "When you can truly kill a Great Beyond cultivator on your own, I'll congratulate you."

Chen Chao asked, "Buying a meal?"

"How can just buying one meal be enough?" Song Lian chuckled, "I'll have all the officials in the Left Guard's office join in."

Chen Chao snorted, feeling slightly better.

Song Lian then became serious and said, "Regardless of what His Majesty asks of you, I'll say it again: prioritize your life. If you can't accomplish it, then so be it. Don't risk your life. If you really die, when the Lord Warden Commander returns to the capital, I won't have the face to meet him."

Chen Chao said, "You're defying the imperial edict."

Song Lian lowered his voice, "Since it's a secret edict, it's not public. You could even interpret it as His Majesty's personal matter. Since it's a personal matter, it means he's asking you for help. If you have the ability, help him. If not, who can blame you?"

Chen Chao looked skeptical and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Excellency, are you really just a martial artist?"

Song Lian smirked mysteriously, "In the court, do you think being an official only involves dealing with some matters? Those who can

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