Yellow Stone Village

"Stop! Who are you and what's your purpose for entering Yellow Stone Village?" Suddenly, two guards wearing red armor appeared in front of the carriage and shouted. They had a spear pointing at the coachman.

The coachman instantly stopped the carriage and spoke "We are from Xuan Village. And, we have come here to meet the Yellow Stone Village Chief."

Hearing his words, two guards put down their weapons and asks "Who is that person sitting on the top of the carriage?"

"He is my son." Gu Chen suddenly walked out of the carriage and continued "And, he is the Village Chief of Xuan Village."

Hearing his words, two guards stared at each other with confusion and one of them spoke "Sir Gu, I would like to talk to my seniors."

He wanted to laugh but when he sensed the strong pressure coming out of Gu Chen, he immediately shut up. After all, he is just a guard. And, he also recognized Gu Chen in an instant. Though he didn't recognize Gu Tan.

Gu Chen's words made the people around them stop and stare at Gu Tan with confusion. At this moment, another guard slightly lean closer and asked "Sir Gu, are you sure you are not joking? Telling a lie to the guard can be pretty offensive in Yellow Stone Village."

Gu Chen's lips twitched hearing his words. He narrowed his eyes and released a powerful pressure from his body.

"Do I look like a person who will lie?"

The pressure got so intense that the guard starts sweating. He immediately shook his head and back off.

Inside the Guard's Camp.

"You are telling me that Xuan Village made a ten-year-old child their Village Chief?" A soldier wearing red armor sits on the chair and asks while raising his head at the man in front of him. The man was wearing a black robe and continuously nodded his head.

"Yes, yes! Not only did they make the kid their village chief but they also kicked out the people from other villages. I couldn't gather more information on it. But believe me, they really did that."

The guard paused for a moment and shook his head "Shin, we can't believe what you just said. Xuan Village has awakened the Elemental Veins. Why would they give the leadership to a child when they have a proper chance for strengthening themselves?"

"But, I am not lying. I saw that. The whole village was kneeling and congratulating him. I saw that with my own eyes. His name is Gu Tan. And, as soon as he became Village Chief, his father arrested his brother for being a traitor."

"Although I didn't hear the reason why he was called traitor, it was clear that he is taking many actions as soon as he became the Village chief. We must tell this news to the Village Chief." The man continued to argue with the guard when the guard didn't believe his words.

The guard looked at other guards and turned back at the man.

"Shin, you were hired as spies. I hope your words won't be lies."

Finally, the guard decided to believe in him but as soon as he said that, another guard came running.

"Captain Youko, Captain Youko, we need you to come to the gate."

"What happened?" Captain Youko raised his head and asked with a strange expression.

The guard took a breath and spoke "A carriage from Xuan Village has arrived. Gu Chen is in the carriage. And, for some reason, he is calling his ten years old son 'Village Chief'. I couldn't interfere in this matter so I came here to tell you."

Hearing his words, Captain Youko turned his head at Shin and stared with confusion. But soon, the confusion turned into a serious expression. Although Xuan Village and Yellow Stone Village aren't friends, they still have a good relationship.

Just the presence alone from Gu Chen needs his attendance. Not to mention, the village chief. Even if the village chief is a kid, he is still a village chief. He stood up and spoke "Vice-Captain Douski, please take Shin to the Village Chief. I will show Xuan Village Chief around the Yellow Stone Village."

The guard sitting on the chair on another table stood up and bowed "Yes, captain!"

Captain Youko finally left the office and head straight to the gate. The gate was located just a few meters away from the office. It only took him a minute to reach. As soon as he reached the gate, he saw Gu Chen and Gu Tan talking to each other.

Although he didn't know Gu Tan, it didn't take him long enough to recognize he was the village chief Shin talked about. But, seeing Gu Tan, he was still skeptical. After all, Gu Tan was too young to hold such a position.

Still, he walked up to Gu Chen and slightly bowed.

"Greeting Senior Gu! I didn't expect such an important figure from Xuan Village will give us a sudden visit."

"I hope I am not bothering you. By the way, this is my son and the new village chief of Xuan Village. We would like to visit Village Chief Pu. Is it possible to do it now?" Gu Chen nodded and introduced Gu Tan.

"Greeting Village Chief Gu!" Although the guard greeted him, he didn't bow like he did to Gu Chen which was quite offsetting but Gu Tan didn't care about it. It's not like he can gain such respect in a matter of days.

"I am sorry to say this but Village Chief Pu is busy today and it's already the evening. How about we look around the village and rest today?" Captain Youko smiled and spoke as he bowed down in front of Gu Chen.

"It's okay! We can visit it on our own. But, can you help Coachman keep the carriage and let him stay with you?" Gu Tan shook his head and immediately declined his offer. He had already expected this. After his arrival, he won't be able to meet the Village Chief of Yellow Stone Village.

After all, this is not going to be a meeting between friends, it will be the meeting between village chiefs and if they speak something they shouldn't in the middle, it might cause some issues. He might be ready for what to say but they aren't ready.

So, tonight the village chief Pu whose true name is Pu Zhen will discuss the probability of Gu Tan's visit to his executives. This is how they used to do in the Buddhist Sect whenever someone important arrives.

But, he wasn't sure if this was truly going to happen. After sending away Captain Youko, Gu Tan and his dad walked around the Yellow Stone Village. The village was quite big. After entering through the gate, they will enter the main market which is filled with a crowd.

This is the exact design he had in his mind and most people set up their villages like this. But, calling the Yellow Stone Village would be an understatement. In the Great Sun Kingdom, there are dozens of cities, each of them possessing the sect.

The only problem with Yellow Stone Village is the lack of sect which makes it a village. But, if it is compared to other aspects, this village can easily topple some low-level cities. The ranking is divided by the strength of a city.

High-Rank City is controlled by Great Family and there are only twelve of them. Ten of them belong to each respective family but the remaining two are controlled by some other forces like Guilds. The Village Chief of Yellow Stone Village is ninth rank Martial Artist and very close to the tenth rank.

In his previous life, when he returned back to the mortal world, he found the Chief of Yellow Stone Village had already reached the Flood Dragon Realm. Although he ignored it before, now he doesn't want to do it.

Because he has one little knowledge that he was able to grasp in his previous life.

Pu Zhen is a greedy fellow with a patient mindset. Without talent, he was able to reach the Flood Dragon Realm only because he used the resources of the village. But, he didn't destroy the village's future. Rather he expanded the village and got his hands on the second Spirit Vein.

After that, he used the spirit stones from the second spirit vein to reach the Flood Dragon Realm. This is a little hard to believe especially for a greedy person to have a patient mindset. But, he waited for ten years for the Black Stone Village to awaken the Spirit Vein under them and attacked.

And, until then, he basically corrupted the entire politics of Black Stone Village. This is why Gu Tan was able to hear about him in his previous life. Otherwise, the matter of a village chief would never reach his ears.

Not to mention, he didn't even get a chance to visit many parts of the mortal world. And, that's why there are many things that he doesn't know. And, these things are the variables that could create a problem in his village's ascension.