Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 931 491: Sacred Body!

"So this is the Imperial City?"

"How impressive!"

Luan Ying poked her head out from the carriage to peer outside.

The soaring edifices flanking the streets rendered Moran City a mere village by contrast.

"Being the capital of Great Yu, this is only natural!"

Chen Xuan, positioned in the middle, commented with a grin.

"We'll check tonight. If there's time, I'll show you the Imperial City."

"Really? Wonderful!"

Luan Ying's eyes gleamed with thrill. After prolonged closed-door cultivation, stifled feelings had built up.

Chen Xuan recognized their extended seclusion too, wanting to let them unwind, which sparked the plan.

"I wonder how Xiaoqi fares?"

Thoughts of Xiaoqi now dominated Lan Meng'Er entirely. So much time later, seeing him was imminent.

Her maternal eagerness, like a child's after a long trip, eluded outsiders' full comprehension.

"He's thriving, no worries!"

Chen Xuan clasped her hand, then jested, "Hold back the tears later!"

"Husband! So annoying!"

Lan Meng'Er's cheeks turned red. Not cry? Impossible!

Tears threatened already!

"Enough, quit teasing!"

Ning Xin cast a sidelong look at him, then embraced Lan Meng'Er, soothing, "Relax, Xiaoqi's sharp; he's surely fine."

"Mm!"

Lan Meng'Er rested against her, whispering softly.

Some half hour afterward.

"Sir, here we are at the Three Judicial Departments."

The coachman's announcement drifted from outside.

"Good, time to disembark!"

The party stepped down from the carriage one after another, while entrance guards of the Three Judicial Departments knew Chen Xuan well.

The chief guard wore a broad smile, "Lord Xuan King arrives!"

"Mm! Announce us, please!"

Chen Xuan cupped his fists.

"Lord Xuan King, no need for such courtesy. One moment!"

Off he marched inside.

"Husband, the capital's Three Judicial Departments are so splendid, far grander than Molan Mansion."

The gate's majesty astonished Luan Ying.

Notably, the 'Three Judicial Departments' plaque spanned nearly ten meters.

Its characters towered over her height.

"Quite normal!"

"In the capital, all is massive! Quite the sight, eh!"

Chen Xuan burst into laughter.

Great Yu's supreme Three Judicial Departments headquarters naturally outscaled provincial ones.

Shortly, the head guard hurried back, "Lord Xuan King, Elder Zhan bids you to the main hall!"

"Alright!"

Chen Xuan nodded faintly, ushering the group to the main hall.

Halfway there, however, a known figure appeared before them.

"Father, Mother!"

Xiaoqi dashed up, clinging tightly to Chen Xuan.

"Xiaoqi!"

Lan Meng'Er's tears gushed freely.

"Mother!"

Xiaoqi embraced her next, "No crying, Mother, I'm great here. See, taller now!"

With a gesture toward Lan Meng'Er, he showed.

"Excellent, excellent!"

Overjoyed, Lan Meng'Er nodded repeatedly, "You're well, and Mother's heart settles."

"Now Big Aunt and more!"

"Yes, little rascal!"

Luan Ying mock-scolded yet hugged him, "You scamp, Third Lady yearned deeply for you!"

"Xiaoqi missed Third Lady too!"

Gazing up at the other ladies, "Big Aunt, Aunt Xian, Fourth Lady, Aunt Xian!"

Motherly warmth ensued, as the women fondled him endlessly.

Murmuring.

He's grown taller!

Such a good child!

....

The scene brought a smile to Chen Xuan's lips. Family's warmth shone through.

"You come here; let them indulge!"

An unwelcome voice intruded upon Chen Xuan's ears then.

Irritation surged in him, but unbeatable in battle, endurance was key.

Hence, he ordered, "Xiaoqi, lead the mothers for a walk. Father sees Elder Zhan."

"Got it!"

Xiaoqi flashed a toothy grin in response.

...

In the main hall, Chen Xuan spotted Zhan Tian enthroned above, beaming at him.

"The elder looks cheerful today!"

Bowing deeply, he greeted, "Greetings, Elder Zhan!"

"Sit. Formalities unnecessary here!"

Zhan Tian waved dismissively.

Chen Xuan sat right down, "Gratitude for Elder Zhan's guidance!"

"Unneeded!"

"Thanks belong to me for you."

Chen Xuan hadn't anticipated this turn, yet it clicked upon reflection. Xiaoqi's remarkable talents stood out clearly, and during the burial ground ordeal where the Three Judicial Departments' members proved feeble, his aid proved invaluable to them.

Still, he refrained from claiming any praise on the surface, offering a smile instead as he replied, "Elder Zhan, you flatter me too much. It's Xiaoqi's blessing to gain your guidance."

"You sly little fox!"

Disdain dripped from Zhan Tian's words.

"Uh—"

Chen Xuan felt a wave of embarrassment and resignation wash over him inwardly. That old geezer!

"At times, you strike me as just like Liu Sheng—seeming upright on the surface, yet brimming with cunning tricks!"

"You rascal! How dare you badmouth me behind my back?"

Right then, Liu Sheng appeared at the hall entrance, face shadowed darkly, eyes locked furiously on Zhan Tian.

He looked poised to throw down on the spot.

"Tch!"

Zhan Tian showed zero respect and pressed on with his jabs, "His Majesty himself spoke those words first. If you've got the guts, take it up with him!"

"Hmph!"

With a icy huff, Liu Sheng strode inside. That grunt served as his graceful exit line.

Challenging Emperor Yu? In his dreams!

"Haha!"

Having embarrassed Liu Sheng thoroughly, Zhan Tian burst into booming laughter.

Yet, catching sight of Liu Sheng's fierce glare, he promptly toned it down.

"Better not push it further, or this stubborn coot might blow his top."

Rough around the edges as Zhan Tian appeared, deep down, he read the room sharp as a blade.