Chapter 2352: A Seed (1/2)

Jiang Chen didn’t yet know why he’d been summoned. Simply to yammer on about these idle trifles? Surely Lord Crimsonwaters wasn’t that bored?

“This king is assessing whether you’re qualified to be my successor.”

The declaration exploded in Jiang Chen’s ear like a thunderclap.

Successor?

Where did this suddenly spring from?? He had had very few dealings with the godking thus far.

He responded haltingly, searching for the right words, “My lord, this junior’s never directly interacted with you before today. You surely can’t have that deep of an impression of me, so I can’t make heads nor tails of this.”

“Heh, there’s something called affinity at first sight. You might look at someone for a lifetime and feel nothing, but feel a kinship the moment you lay your eyes on the next person. Elder Zhen Junior, anyone who reaches the godking level tends to have some peculiar thought processes.”

It did make sense when Jiang Chen thought it over.

Lord Crimsonwaters chuckled at the lack of response. “What? You’re not showing much of a reaction, even though this must be an enormous shock.”

Jiang Chen raised a quizzical eyebrow. “What kind of reaction does my lord want?”

“I merely wish to hear your thoughts.”

The young lord shrugged and countered with a question of his own. “My lord, you’re in the prime of your life while Crimsonwaters is thriving and peaceful. Isn’t it too early to talk of a successor?”

“Who knows?” the godking chuckled. “Things might not be the same after the godking conference. It’s always a good idea to plan for a rainy day.”

“It seems a little excessive.” The young lord chuckled.

“Not so. Reportedly, there’s a certain movement intent on proposing we change Taiyuan’s name at the conference. It’ll either be a change of dynasty or the death of us all. There is no middle ground.”

“A name change?” Though he’d already heard this tidbit, Jiang Chen feigned astonishment. “Won’t that discard the plane’s blessings? Aren’t they afraid to be spurned by the supreme dao and cause a calamity?”

“As you say. There are insane people out there.” The godking sighed. “Do you understand now why I’m in a hurry?”

Jiang Chen squeezed out a smile. “If so, isn’t that dumping all of the pressure on me?”

“Exactly, that’s why I want to see if your resolve and charisma are up to the task.” The godking smiled gently.

Jiang Chen stayed silent. Charisma or no charisma, he wasn’t especially interested in ruling over a lesser world. He had his own goals to tend to.

Crimsonwaters Minor was simply another step in his journey.