The Human Emperor (200-400)

C224: Letters

Ginsengs with a maturity of a hundred years and above were prohibited to be brought out of Goguryeo. Thus, Wang Chong didn’t expect the duo to bring him a three-hundred-year-old Goguryeon ginseng.

“You have my thanks.”

Wang Chong didn’t reject their good will. In any case, he was intending to attempt a breakthrough to Origin Energy Tier 8 soon, and this present had come at the perfect timing.

“Brother Wang, there’s no need to stand on ceremony.”

Seeing Wang Chong accept the gift, Guo Feng and Chai Zhiyi heaved sighs of relief internally. Although the ancestors of the Guo and Chai clans were founding fathers of the empire, it had been several centuries and many generations since then.

On the other hand, the Wang Clan was a rising star in Great Tang. Not only did the Wang Clan’s old master, Duke Jiu, raise the current emperor to the throne, not only did he once serve as the prime minister, he also wielded immense prestige and influence over the contemporary royal court. It was to the point of already showing a strength reminiscent of an established clan at their level.

They had thought that Wang Chong would be a difficult person to talk to, especially given the rumors floating about of the ruckus he had caused in Vast Crane Pavilion when he beat up Yao Feng. Not to mention his notoriety from the regional commanders incident. But, from the looks of it now, unexpectedly, Wang Chong seemed to be an easy person to get along with.

“Yes, if Brother Wang has some spare time, do come over to the capital’s Leopard Hall for a bit. Brother Chai and I will bring you around. Perhaps, we might even be able to introduce some new friends to you.”

Guo Feng said.

“Indeed. There are many people who would be delighted to meet Brother Wang.”

Chao Zhiyi added.

The populace of the capital was divided by hierarchy, and the same rules applied to every scion as well. They also formed cliques of their own tier.

While the Eight Gods Pavilion was where teenage scions of a family made merry, the Panther Pavilion was a location where only the truly valued offspring, successors of powerful clans or meritorious youths, were allowed entry.

It was an establishment of much higher class than the Eight Gods Pavilion and the ambiance was reflective of this. Under normal circumstances, it would have been difficult for Wang Chong to enter Leopard Hall, but Guo Feng and Chai Zhiyi’s words had opened a new gate to Wang Chong, thus pulling him into their circle.

Even for the descendants of powerful clans in the capital, the Leopard Hall was still a place that was difficult to enter.

“Oh, it just so happens that I’m preparing to establish a place for martial artists to spar and trade their martial insights called Origin Energy Pavilion. If Brother Guo and Brother Chai are interested, do come by when the time comes.”

Wang Chong suddenly interjected.

“Origin Energy Pavilion?’

Guo Feng and Chai Zhiyi glanced at one another in surprise.

“May I know where does Brother Wang intend to set up this Origin Energy Pavilion?”

“It’s here of course!”

Wang Chong pointed outside, leaving the bewildered Guo Feng and Chai Zhiyi staring at one another. For the first time, they found themselves unable to understand Wang Chong’s line of thoughts.

“Brother Wang, rest assured. We’ll definitely be here when the time comes.”

The pair could only reply.