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Chapter 107: The Commander-in-Chief's Return, the Sixth Personal Disciple!
Chapter 107: The Commander-in-Chief's Return, the Sixth Personal Disciple!
In Qingzhou, Yongyuan Prefecture, Linyuan City.
Qin Zheng had not been in the inner courtyard for long when a familiar figure appeared before him.
"Your innate talent is indeed formidable. Even without me, you would have eventually caught the attention of the Commander-in-Chief."
Qin Lihu, who now appeared fully recovered, looked at Qin Zheng with a hint of emotion in his eyes.
Facing the Grand General who had saved his life, Qin Zheng respectfully bowed deeply and said, "If there's anything you need in the future, I, Qin Zheng, will do my utmost to fulfill your request!"
If Qin Lihu hadn't forcibly intervened, that sword seal would have likely taken half his life!
At that time, Qin Zheng did not have the status and treatment of Qin Lihu. He wouldn't have been sent to the Commander-in-Chief for recuperation and treatment, and who knows how long it would have taken for him to recover.
Seeing Qin Zheng's solemn bow, Qin Lihu waved his hand and said generously, "It's nothing. Regardless of the reason, when a great demon appears, I will always take action. Don't worry."
Although he said this, seeing Qin Zheng's solemn expression, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.
After all, that sword seal had almost taken half his life!
After some small talk, the two sat down in the courtyard and began to discuss the recent events.
Qin Zheng recounted the incidents that had occurred in Huai'an Prefecture, including the appearance of a great demon, Chu Long's neglect, the attempt to lure out a Demonic Sage Realm demon by sacrificing a city's populace, and the subsequent fall of Luyang County.
He also mentioned how Gao Wusheng's mother had allied herself with a Demonic Sage Realm demon, directly causing the death of the entire population of Heiyan City!
Qin Zheng did not talk about himself but briefly informed Qin Lihu that the matters had been resolved and that a Great Grandmaster, Ren Bin, was now stationed in Huai'an Prefecture, allowing him to rest assured.
Although Qin Lihu had already heard about the events in Huai'an Prefecture, he knew that the young man before him had resolved these issues.
However, his heart was filled with anger and deep helplessness.
His departure had indeed brought disaster to Huai'an Prefecture!
Especially upon hearing of Liu Mingyi's death, the Grand General couldn't help but show his sorrow.
When he heard about the last incident, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he said coldly, "That madwoman severely injured me, was thrown out by her husband, and her father died fighting the demon. Yet, she still hasn't given up!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng immediately understood that the Demon Slayer who had been injured in the ambush was not idle.
From the words, it seemed that the Governor of Gao Prefecture had issued a divorce decree, expelling her, and her father, presumably the owner of the sword seal, had been forced to fight the demon and perished.
Indeed!
Qin Lihu, as one of the Ten Great Generals of Qingzhou and a subordinate of the Demon Slayer, was backed by the Great Jin Dynasty Court. Even the Quanyang Gao Clan would have to temporarily avoid confrontation and choose to back down.
Not to mention the owner of the sword seal, who, although a Great Grandmaster, was insignificant compared to the vast Demon Slayer organization.
Seeing the coldness in Qin Lihu's eyes and the surging killing intent on his face, Qin Zheng spoke up, "I've already killed that woman."
Hearing this, the coldness in Qin Lihu's eyes dissipated, and he nodded at Qin Zheng, his gaze filled with even more appreciation.
"When Fu Yu comes to fetch you, the meaning is already self-evident. After they return, you will likely become the Commander-in-Chief's sixth personal disciple!"
Qin Lihu smiled as he spoke, his face filled with joy for Qin Zheng.
Becoming a disciple of the Commander-in-Chief was akin to securing a spot among the top martial artists in Qingzhou, and the future held unlimited potential.
Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng's heart was not overflowing with joy. He possessed the Merit Scroll, and his future achievements would not be affected by becoming the Commander-in-Chief's disciple.
However, becoming a disciple at this time would undoubtedly accelerate his path to strength.
The Commander-in-Chief possessed unparalleled martial arts that were rarely seen throughout Qingzhou.
Thinking of this, Qin Zheng became curious about the Commander-in-Chief's disciples.
After all, according to what he had heard, the ten generals of the ten military camps in Qingzhou were all once disciples of the Commander-in-Chief.
If that was the case, even if he became the Commander-in-Chief's personal disciple, he wouldn't be ranked sixth.
Qin Zheng immediately voiced his confusion, and Qin Lihu smiled lightly, explaining, "Just like the civilians in Linyuan City, once they are trained to become qualified Demon Slayer officers, they are assigned to various military camps."
"The Commander-in-Chief's disciples are the same. They are cultivated and then assigned to different military camps, and after assuming the position of a general, they no longer refer to themselves as disciples."
Finally, he smiled and added, "Of course, this is how it appears to outsiders. Privately, we are still the Commander-in-Chief's disciples."
Qin Zheng nodded, resolving his confusion.
Without hesitation, he asked further, "General, could you tell me about the Commander-in-Chief's current five disciples?"
Qin Lihu nodded with delight and replied, "The Commander-in-Chief's current five disciples are even more talented than our batch!"
"The first disciple, Su Zimo, age 28, excels in the Divine Soul Art. With a shadow body, he can kill without a trace!"
"The second disciple, Xiang Qingyu, age 26, excels in the Physical Body Art. With Dragon Elephant Power, he can wrestle with the Four-Armed Ape King!"
"The third disciple, Sun Zhi Lan, age 24, excels in the Qihuang Medical Art. With her skills, she can cure all kinds of illnesses!"
"The fourth disciple, Fu Yu, age 23, excels in the Book and Sword Art. With her Gentleman Sword, she can sever rivers with a single strike!"
"The fifth disciple, Xu Qingling, age 19, excels in the Martial Art. With her killing intent, she can fill the sky with her sword!"
Each of the five personal disciples has their own unique expertise, but one thing is certain: they are all extraordinary individuals with formidable strength.
Qin Zheng nodded, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.
Although Qin Li Hu didn't explicitly state it, Qin Zheng understood that these five direct disciples were all Grand Masters.
These individuals were already endowed with extraordinary talents, and with the Commander-in-Chief's cultivation, they had reached the Grand Master Realm. Qin Zheng couldn't help but feel a bit of pressure from their combined might.
At this moment, he could only claim to have slightly superior combat power compared to some weaker Grand Masters, like Ren Bin and his ilk.
The young man who had blocked him and prevented his entry into the inner courtyard was also a Grand Master.
It seemed that Qin Zheng had effortlessly subdued him.
But Qin Zheng was aware that in that brief moment, he had given it his all.
Aside from not using the psychic martial art he had just acquired, he had already mobilized his true qi and pushed his strength to the extreme! If that young man had been slightly stronger, Qin Zheng wouldn't have been so confident in his ability to defeat him.
These thoughts flashed through Qin Zheng's mind, and he couldn't help but sigh softly.
He realized that he still wasn't strong enough and needed to become stronger quickly.
However, he didn't consider that since his arrival in this world, he had started his martial arts journey with a Ghost Head Saber and had only been here for a little over a month.
In such a short time, he had gone from a novice executioner to someone capable of killing Demonic Sage Realm monsters with arrows, a feat that would astonish anyone.
Despite his thoughts, Qin Zheng's expression remained calm, giving no hint of his inner turmoil.
After speaking, Qin Li Hu smacked his lips and sighed, "Each generation surpasses the last. With such talent, Qingzhou and the Great Jin Dynasty have a future!"
He stood up and said to Qin Zheng, "I won't disturb you further. Rest here, the Commander-in-Chief and the others should be back soon."
Qin Zheng rose to his feet and respectfully saw off General Qin Li Hu.
He didn't stay in the small courtyard for long.
Half a day later, a Military Commander appeared and approached Qin Zheng with a respectful greeting, "The Commander-in-Chief has returned. Please follow me, General Qin."
Qin Zheng's eyes lit up, and he immediately followed the commander, leaving the small courtyard.
They passed through numerous secluded paths and eventually arrived at a place resembling a scholarly academy. At its center stood a massive stele with four large characters engraved in iron and silver: 'Demon Slaying and Evil Exorcism.'
These four characters exuded an incredibly powerful psychic force, allowing Qin Zheng to sense the strong will of the person who had carved them.
In front of the stele stood a figure in black robes with his hands behind his back.
Just standing there, he seemed like a towering mountain piercing the heavens, exerting immense pressure.
But as Qin Zheng approached, this feeling suddenly vanished, and the figure seemed like an ordinary person.
It was then that Qin Zheng got a clear view of the Commander-in-Chief who suppressed an entire state!
He was tall and robust, with an ordinary appearance and a broad face. He didn't seem like the kind of peak figure capable of suppressing a state's monsters.
However, on his black robes, there were traces of blood, and a vast demonic aura emanated from him. Faintly, one could even hear the mournful dragon's roar.
The lingering malevolent aura and the sense of ordinariness blended seamlessly in this Commander-in-Chief, adding an air of mystery rather than incongruity.
This was the number one martial artist in Qingzhou!
The Commander-in-Chief of Qingzhou, Wei Wuji!
"N Character Army Camp Deputy Commander Qin Zheng, paying respects to the Commander-in-Chief!"
Qin Zheng clasped his fists and slightly bowed in greeting.
Wei Wuji smiled lightly, and for a moment, the world seemed a bit brighter.
His powerful mental energy influenced reality!
Qin Zheng was taken aback and felt a sense of awe.
At that moment, Wei Wuji spoke, "Demon Slaying and Evil Exorcism. It's been many years since I wrote these four characters upon arriving in Qingzhou."
There was a hint of emotion in his voice.
Qin Zheng listened silently.
The Commander-in-Chief then turned to Qin Zheng, and admiration shone in his eyes as he slowly said, "You are exceptional."
"Rising from humble beginnings, with a heart for the human race, unafraid of authority, these qualities are truly rare."
"I called you here for a reason, and I'm sure you understand. I'll ask you this: will you join my Wei Wuji's disciples?"
Qin Zheng met the Commander-in-Chief's gaze and opened his mouth to reply.
But before he could speak, Wei Wuji continued, "Before you answer, let me tell you something."
"In the decades I've been in Qingzhou, I've cultivated far more than twenty Grand Masters, but now I have only the Ten Great Generals and five direct disciples."
"The rest have perished in battles against monsters."
"Joining my disciples means living alongside monsters daily, constantly facing the risk of death. Are you prepared for that?"
Commander-in-Chief Wei Wuji's voice seemed to contain a certain magic, drawing Qin Zheng's attention inward.
However, Qin Zheng didn't hesitate for even a moment. In an instant, he replied, "I am willing!"
(End of Chapter)
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