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Chapter 1453: The devil Sean, shopping with the princess and meeting Fan Xian
Zhu Ge and others didn't know the purpose of Zhou Chen's coming here, and they were very surprised to see them going to the dungeon.

"Shadow just needs to follow me. I don't need you to accompany me. Just go and do your own things."

Chen Pingping waved his hand to let Zhu Ge and others leave. No one dared to disobey Chen Pingping's order and they all dispersed.

When they walked into the prison of the Inspection Institute, only Chen Pingping and Shadow were left.

After entering the dungeon, Chen Pingping specifically explained to Zhou Chen: "After all, Sean's identity is not ordinary. The fewer people who know about it, the better."

Then he looked at Zhuang Mohan behind Zhou Chen and said, "Mr. Zhuang, there is no one else here, so you don't need to hide it."

Zhuang Mohan pulled down the hood covering his head and face, glanced at Chen Pingping, and said politely, "Sorry to bother you, Dean Chen."

Chen Pingping said, "Mr. Zhuang, you are welcome. I am doing this for the sake of the Duke of Zhenguo. Duke of Zhenguo, Mr. Zhuang, please come in."

Led by Shadow, the four came to the deepest part of the dungeon. Before entering the cell, they saw several thick iron chains outside the cell connecting the inside of the cell.

Chen Pingping explained with a smile: "There is no other way. Sean is extremely powerful. Only in this way can people feel at ease. Shadow, go open the door."

Shadow was very obedient and immediately went over to open the door of the cell where Sean was imprisoned. This cell door had not been opened for who knows how long. When it was opened, it made a harsh friction sound. This cell door was actually made of iron.

The four of them walked into the cell one after another. Sean had a bad reputation, but none of the four people present were afraid of him.

Sean had already heard someone coming over, and there was such a loud noise when the door was opened just now. When he saw someone coming in, he slowly turned his head.

His limbs and neck were handcuffed with iron rings and chains, and his scapula on both sides were also pierced by iron chains. The chains made it difficult and painful for him to move.

He turned around and saw four people coming in. Their faces were covered in dirt and their eyes immediately showed surprise.

Although he was controlled and could not display his full strength, as a former ninth-rank master who had been locked up for twenty years, his hearing had long been trained.

He clearly only heard two different footsteps and the sound of wheels, so there should be three people, but why were there four?

Hearing loss?

This thought flashed through his mind, and after seeing who was coming, his eyes suddenly changed again. He even ignored Chen Pingping and stared at Zhuang Mohan.

"Zhuang Mohan? Why are you here?"

Zhuang Mohan looked at Xiao En's miserable condition with unbearable eyes: "We haven't seen each other for more than 20 years. It's great to see that you are still alive."

Xiao En snorted coldly: "Stop being so hypocritical. Others may not know you, but don't I know you? Why are you here? Are you here to save me?"

Zhuang Mohan didn't say anything, but Chen Pingping smiled and said, "Sean, you guessed right. Mr. Zhuang is here to save you. Qing Kingdom was defeated in the war with Northern Qi. Northern Qi wants to exchange you back to Shangjing City, so Mr. Zhuang is here. Next, Qing Kingdom and Northern Qi will negotiate, but I think you have no hope of getting out of here. We in Daqing will not agree to your request."

Xiao En said coldly: "Of course you, Chen Pingping, don't dare to let me go, so don't say these useless nonsense, Zhuang Mohan, you actually persuaded Chen Pingping to bring you here, you didn't promise any benefits, if so, then you are really too stupid."

"Cough cough."

Zhou Chen coughed lightly and said, "The air here is very bad. Dean Chen, please help him remove the shackles temporarily. It's very difficult for him to speak like this."

Chen Pingping nodded slightly and told Shadow, "Listen to the Duke of Zhenguo."

Shadow didn't say anything, but walked straight over to open the shackles on Sean without any delay.

"What do you mean?"

Sean was stunned. What was going on? Why were they going to uncuff him when everything was going fine? But then, anger surged in his chest.

"Chen Pingping, you dare to look down on me, aren't you afraid that I will kill you?"

Shadow snorted coldly: "Sean, don't even think about killing someone in front of the Grandmaster even if you recover to your peak state."

This is the reason why he has the confidence to not hesitate. The grandmaster is standing here. Not to mention you, Sean, even ten Seans would not be enough to defeat him.

Sean watched Shadow unlock his shackles and asked coldly, "Grandmaster? What do you mean? Are you a Grandmaster?"

His tone was full of disdain. He knew the shadow beside Chen Pingping. If he were at his peak, the shadow would not have the ability to be so arrogant in front of him.

Chen Pingping pointed at Zhou Chen and introduced him to Sean with a smile: "Sean, let me introduce you to this. This is our Daqing's Duke of the State, the fifth Grandmaster in the world, and the third Grandmaster of our Qing State, Zhou Chen."

Sean's eyes suddenly glared at Zhou Chen, and then he laughed mockingly.

"Hahahaha... Chen Pingping, you've locked me up for twenty years, and I'm still not crazy, but you're crazy? This kid doesn't even have all his hair grown, right? Grandmaster, he's not worthy of..."

He could not say the following words because he found that he could not move, as if an invisible hand had grasped his neck, making him unable to make any sound or move. Although the shackles on his body were untied, now only his eyes could move.

Chen Pingping sighed and said, "Look, I told you the truth, but you didn't believe me and even tried to provoke the Grand Master. I don't have the courage to scold you in front of the Grand Master."

Zhou Chen tilted his head, rolled his eyes, and said, "Dean Chen, I suddenly feel a little unhappy. We are all standing, and you are the only one sitting. It's not fair."

"I would like to stand up, but I can't. If you want to sit down, I'll ask Shadow to bring you a chair."

"Forget it, it's too much trouble."

Watching Zhou Chen and Chen Pingping teasing each other as if no one was around, Sean's eyes rolled around, but he could do nothing.

Chen Pingping said, "Let him go and teach him a lesson. Don't suffocate him to death. It will be hard to explain to Mr. Zhuang."

Zhou Chen then put away his true energy, and the next moment, Sean was gasping for breath and looking at Zhou Chen in shock.

Although he no longer had the strength of a ninth-rank warrior, his eyesight was still there. Zhou Chen just stood there and controlled him without making any movement. This was not something an ordinary warrior could do. Even a ninth-rank warrior would not be able to be so calm.

Great master!
But this is too ridiculous. The young man in front of him looks to be in his twenties at most. No matter how you look at him, he doesn't look like a grandmaster.

But whether it was Chen Pingping, Yingzi, or even his brother Zhuang Mohan, no one refuted it, which was undoubtedly confirmed.

Is such a young grandmaster crazy? He has only been locked up for twenty years. Is the world outside already so crazy?

Zhou Chen asked Zhuang Mohan, "Mr. Zhuang, do you need us to step aside for a moment?"

Zhuang Mohan shook his head and said, "No, if possible, can you give me some food and wine?"

Zhou Chen looked at Chen Pingping, and Chen Pingping nodded to the shadow again.

"Wait a minute."

Shadow quickly brought some wine and food and handed them to Zhuang Mohan, who then came to Sean.

Chen Pingping said to Zhou Chen: "Give them some time, let's go out and talk?"

"Okay."

"I'm going to go out and talk with the Duke of Zhenguo. You stay here and watch over me."

Shadow nodded, "No problem."

Zhou Chen walked behind Chen Pingping and put his hands on the wheelchair.

"I am so lucky to have a grandmaster push my wheelchair. Thank you for your help, Duke Zhenguo."

Zhou Chen just smiled indifferently and pushed Chen Pingping out of the cell.

Xiao En looked at Zhuang Mohan and asked, "He is really a grandmaster. Are you related to him? Did he help you get here?"

After the shock just now, he quickly guessed the reason.

Although Zhuang Mohan was extremely famous, he was not prestigious enough to make Chen Pingping compromise. Only the grandmaster just now could do that.

Zhuang Mohan poured him a glass of wine: "You should take care of yourself. This time, you should be able to leave here and go home."

Zhou Chen pushed Chen Pingping out of the cell. Chen Pingping suddenly asked, "How much money does Fan Xian still owe you?"

Zhou Chen asked, "Seventy thousand taels, so, is Dean Chen going to help him pay it back?"

Chen Pingping laughed and said, "I would like to, but I don't think he would agree. Although this child is young, he is very opinionated. Thank you for saving Teng Zijing, otherwise I don't know how sad the child would be."

"You're so good to him. If someone doesn't know the truth, they might think you're his father. I don't think even his biological father would be as good to him as you are."

Zhou Chen's 'unintentional' words made Chen Pingping's face change slightly. He was one of the few people who knew Fan Xian's true life experience, but he did not think that Zhou Chen also knew Fan Xian's life experience. After all, Zhou Chen was only one or two years older than Fan Xian, and it was impossible for him to know the secrets of many years ago.

"I like Fan Xian very much. I even want him to take my place in the future. I just don't know if he is willing to do so."

"Who knows? In a world like this, no one can be immune to it. Either you hold power or you hold strength. For those who have nothing, their fate can only be controlled by others."

"What the Duke of Zhenguo said is true, but not everyone can have enough power to be free, so power is what most people pursue."

Fan Xian had a good talent for martial arts, but Chen Pingping did not expect Fan Xian to be able to break through to the grandmaster level. Compared to such an illusory thing as breaking through to the grandmaster level, becoming a powerful official was more realistic. With his protection and considering Fan Xian's background, he felt that he still had a very good chance.

Zhou Chen and Chen Pingping didn't have to wait long outside. After about half a minute, Yingzi and Zhuang Mohan came out.

"Sean was very cooperative and didn't resist." Shadow reported from behind Chen Pingping.

Chen Pingping smiled indifferently. Sean was arrogant and irritable, but facing the grandmaster, he still had to be obedient.

Zhou Chen took Zhuang Mohan, who had disguised himself again, and left the Inspection Institute.

In the carriage, Zhuang Mohan thanked Zhou Chen, but Zhou Chen just smiled.

"Mr. Zhuang, there's no need for these polite words in our relationship."

"It should be. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to see him again."

Zhuang Mohan was already very satisfied that he could see his brother again at the end of his life and even had a chance to save him.

Seeing Zhuang Mohan's expression, Zhou Chen suddenly said, "Mr. Zhuang, I know that you came to Qing Kingdom this time not only to see Sean, but also to rescue him. If you have any plans, I still need to advise you not to do anything rash, at least don't do anything against your own will. I know a little bit about the emperor of Qing Kingdom. Even if you do nothing, he will let Sean go back to Northern Qi."

He knew that the old man had a stubborn character. If he didn't persuade him, Zhuang Mohan would definitely be controlled by the princess.

"But I heard that you don't have a good relationship with Emperor Qing?"

"My relationship with him is indeed not good. He wants to control me, but you also know who I am. It is impossible for me to be controlled by others. How can an emperor with supreme power have a good relationship with me? But I am telling the truth. Sean has something that Emperor Qing wants, so he will let Sean go. Mr. Zhuang, you don't need to do anything unnecessary."

"Especially with the eldest princess Li Yunrui. Don't believe her."

Zhuang Mohan's face changed slightly. He never thought that Zhou Chen could even guess this.

"Some things are beyond our control. I will seriously consider your words, but after all, you are from Qing. I know you are thinking about me, but you also have your own position. There is no need to do so much for me."

Zhou Chen sighed. The old man was indeed very stubborn, but Zhuang Mohan now represented Northern Qi. Zhuang Mohan would believe his words, but to Northern Qi, he was a Qing citizen after all, and he could not influence Northern Qi's decision.

Having said that, he couldn't persuade her any further and could only give up. However, he had already made a decision, and he would rescue Zhuang Mohan no matter what.

Saving Zhuang Mohan was his own selfish desire, for the sake of their friendship, and also out of admiration for such a literary giant. Such a person should not become a victim of conspiracy.

After sending Zhuang Mohan back to his residence, Zhou Chen immediately returned home and found Zhan Pianpian playing with Sang Wen.

When Zhan Pianpian heard Zhou Chen say that he wanted to take them out to play, she immediately smiled and replied happily: "Okay, okay."

Sang Wen shook his head slightly: "Sir, please take the princess away. I have been feeling a little unwell these days and it is not convenient for me to walk."

"Ah, don't you want to come with us? Let's go together, it will be more lively with more people."

When Zhan Pianpian heard Sang Wen say he didn't want to go, she immediately tried to persuade him to go with her.

But Sang Wen still used her physical discomfort as an excuse and shook her head at Zhou Chen. Zhou Chen understood what she meant and wanted him to spend more time with Zhan Pianpian and spend more time together.

Zhou Chen accepted Sang Wen's kindness. This girl was a little too self-deprecating and even tried to please Zhan Pianpian. He knew that this was caused by the environment Sang Wen had been in.

"Sang Wen is not feeling well, so let her rest in the mansion. I will accompany you to visit Kyoto. We have been here for two days, and you haven't had a good time yet."

"Oh well."

Zhan Pianpian is a girl whose sadness comes and goes quickly. She soon becomes happy again, asking Sang Wen to have a good rest and bring her delicious food when he comes back.

So, Zhou Chen took Zhan Pianpian on a carriage and went to the more prosperous streets of Kyoto first, because the first request Zhan Pianpian made was to take her to eat delicious food first.

When she is with others, she can't let go, but when she is with Zhou Chen, she never suppresses her needs and tells Zhou Chen whatever she wants.

In her heart, Zhou Chen is the person who dotes on her the most in this world. In front of Zhou Chen, she doesn’t need to mention the Da Qi royal family all the time. She feels most comfortable and free.

The time spent having fun passed the fastest. Zhou Chen and Zhan Pianpian had already got off the carriage. Originally, Zhou Chen was taking Zhan Pianpian for a walk, but soon it became Zhan Pianpian taking Zhou Chen for a walk.

Zhan Pianpian, dressed in red, was like a happy butterfly, pulling Zhou Chen and flying non-stop.

"Zhou Chen, Zhou Chen, look at this, there is one in Shangjing City as well, but it's a little different from here in Kyoto."

Zhan Pianpian pulled Zhou Chen to a stall selling toys, pointed at the items on the stall, and chattered to Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen watched her choose toys with a smile on his face, his face full of pity. Suddenly, he looked forward and saw a few people he knew walking slowly towards him not far ahead.

He saw the person and the other person also saw him, so Fan Xian immediately came over with Teng Zijing, Wang Qinian, Fan Ruoruo and Fan Sizhe.

Fan Xian and his companions were about to salute, but Zhou Chen waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite when we are out in public."

Fan Xian then stopped, but Teng Zijing and Wang Qinian still saluted respectfully, but they did not call him Duke Zhenguo, but called him "Sir".

Teng Zijing bowed to Zhou Chen very solemnly: "Sir, thank you for saving me. I have never had the chance to thank you."

"No need to thank me, I also took the money, this is just a transaction, Fan Xian, where are you going?"

Fan Xian replied truthfully, "Fan Sizhe and I opened a bookstore, and we are planning to find a restaurant to sit down and talk while eating. If you are free, why not come and join us?"

Zhou Chen did not answer immediately, but looked at Zhan Pianpian who had already picked out the things, and asked softly: "Now that you have chosen, are you hungry? Do you want to take a rest first, eat something, and then go shopping?"

After walking for an hour, he was indeed a little tired, so Zhan Pianpian nodded his head like a chick pecking at rice.

"Okay, let's go eat, and then we can go shopping. Are they all your friends?"

After saying this, she looked at Fan Xian and the other four with curiosity.

(End of this chapter)