The two elders looked at Chen Ke at the same time, their eyes were not malicious but full of curiosity.
They went to pick up Chen Ke in person, and of course they could see that the injuries on Chen Ke's body were fake. They could also see that Chen Ke was in amazing condition, and he didn't look tired at all from going through five levels in a row.
In all the years they have been working in the rescue sector, this is the first time they have encountered a student like Chen Ke.
An elder explained, "The diamond-shaped crystal on the mammoth's forehead is condensed from its own blood and essence. It's called blood essence, and it's a top-notch treasure. We will return it to you."
Chen Ke breathed a sigh of relief. Thinking of the more than sixty blood essences in his hand, he asked curiously, "What is the use of blood essence?"
"It can be used to refine magical weapons and as ingredients for alchemy. Of course, you can also use the blood essence to directly exchange for the elixirs and props you need," the elder concluded. "In short, the mammoth blood essence from the Fifth Tiankeng is hard currency among Shenlong students."
Chen Ke couldn't help but feel overjoyed. He thanked the two elders and turned to walk down the platform.
The one who took him out of the underground city was still Teacher Ma, or Old Ma as Chen Baiwang called him.
Old Ma looked at Chen Ke in amazement. The more he looked, the less he looked like Chen Baiwang's son.
He didn't say much, but led the way with a smile, and finally said, "Go back quickly. Your family has arranged a carriage and has been waiting outside the academy for a long time."
Chen Ke was surprised for a moment, bowed, and then turned to walk out of the academy.
His steps were brisk. It was early morning and there were not many people on campus. If he delayed for a while, there would be more students.
"Master!"
In the square outside the academy gate, Tie Niu was guarding a carriage. When he saw Chen Ke, he couldn't help but shout excitedly.
tractor?!
You are here too, so fast.
Chen Ke walked forward quickly and asked in surprise, "Tie Niu, how come you guys are here so soon?"
Tie Niu complained, "It's because you left without a word that frightened us, so I had to speed up and rush over here."
Tie Niu said excitedly: "Master, hurry up and get in the car. The master has been waiting for you in the mansion!"
Chen Ke nodded and got on the carriage.
Thinking about meeting his father whom he had never met, he felt a little nervous.
It has been several months since he came into this world. His rich father should be the person closest to him!
"Dad!" Chen Ke got off the carriage in front of a big house in the west of the city. He recognized the fat man coming there at a glance, and the word "Dad" almost came out of his mouth.
Chen Baiwang was excited. He walked forward quickly and hugged Chen Ke: "Son, my good son!"
After a warm hug, Chen Baiwang held Chen Ke's shoulders and said distressedly, "Ke'er, how did you become so thin? You must have suffered a lot!"
Chen Ke has a weird expression on his face. Anyone standing next to you will look thin!
Where is Ke'er? Why does it feel like I have traveled to Baituo Villa?
Chen Baiwang misunderstood Chen Ke's expression and comforted him, "Okay, I know you tried your best. If you fail, it's no big deal. I failed before too."
Chen Baiwang held Chen Ke's shoulders and said as they walked, "Our family has plenty of money. Is there anything you want? To put it bluntly, going to the Great Xia Academy is just a way to gild your reputation. If I had to say the only thing I gained from studying at the academy, it was marrying your mother."
My mother?
Chen Ke looked confused again. There was no information about his mother in his memory.
After entering the luxurious mansion, Chen Ke washed up, changed into new clothes, and formally paid a visit to his father in the hall.
Chen Baiwang accepted Chen Ke's gift with a smile and quickly asked his son to sit down.
Chen Ke, who looks brand new, has a tall figure and an extraordinary demeanor. The childishness on his face has faded a lot, and he has begun to show some edges.
The more Chen Baiwang looked at it, the more satisfied he became, the more he liked it, and the more it looked like his youth.
What surprised Chen Baiwang even more was that his son exuded an indescribable aura, which was obviously the kind that only appeared when one reached a certain level of cultivation.
Chen Ke felt uncomfortable being looked at by his father. He coughed and asked, "Dad, I heard that our Chen family is planning to marry the Princess of Qin?"
When Chen Baiwang heard his son's question, his expression darkened. He nodded and said, "Ke'er, this is not only your father's intention, but also the Emperor's."
The Emperor?!
Chen Baiwang hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell his son the truth: "Ke'er, our Chen family has controlled the Shuzhou Chamber of Commerce for so many years. Even if we keep a low profile, our influence is growing. Since the new emperor ascended the throne, he has been replacing his people in various places, including the chambers of commerce. So, we have to make room for the new emperor."
Chen Ke suddenly realized that he had actually guessed this a long time ago, but it had never been confirmed.
The King of Shu suppressed the Chen family so unscrupulously. Isn't he afraid that others will say that he is ambitious and is cultivating his own power?
The King of Shu is such a shrewd and hypocritical guy, doesn't he know how to be cautious?
But if the King of Shu was working for the new emperor, that would make sense.
Of course, how much of the King of Shu's own ambition is hidden in this? I'm afraid we have to ask the King of Shu himself.
Chen Ke nodded and said, "So, the Emperor, out of nostalgia, has found a way out for our family, which is to marry the Princess of Qin?"
Chen Baiwang glanced at his son in surprise, nodded, and sighed, "Yes, the Emperor Retired has put a lot of thought into this. He can't interfere with the new emperor's governance, but he also doesn't want our Chen family to become a victim, so this marriage was arranged."
Chen Ke smiled bitterly and said, "But Dad, this marriage is not reliable. I'm afraid that few people in the entire capital will agree to this marriage."
Chen Baiwang also smiled bitterly and said helplessly, "There's nothing we can do. If it were last year, perhaps we wouldn't have faced such great resistance, but this year is different."
Is this year different? Chen Ke looked at his father in confusion.
"Starting this year, the temperature in the northern ice and snow continent has warmed up, so a large number of orcs have begun to return home and voluntarily gave up some of the land they occupied, including a large area of Qin's land."
Chen Baiwang said helplessly, "So, everyone sees that the restoration of the Qin Kingdom is in sight. As the only heir to the royal family, Princess Qin's weight is naturally even greater."
Chen Ke suddenly realized something. If there were no real benefits, why would those people form the Guardian Goddess Alliance and deliberately cause trouble for him?
Being the princess's consort is naturally extremely noble, but is it more noble to be the "queen's man"?
Given that the Great Xia Dynasty is being attacked from both the north and south by the demon and beast tribes, the empire is unlikely to prevent the Qin State from restoring its power. Instead, it will strongly support the Qin State and erect a barrier in the northwest of the empire.
In this way, the hope of Qin's restoration increased a little.
In this situation, who wouldn't want to be the "Queen's man"?
Even if it means marrying into the wife's family, I'm afraid there will be countless people who will fight to get this opportunity.
Chen Ke couldn't help but look at his father nervously: "Dad, am I marrying into the family?!"