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Chapter 157: Who Agrees, Who Disagrees
Chapter 157: Who Agrees, Who Disagrees
On a day that seemed no different from any other...
Two carriages appeared in Qingzhou City, one belonging to the Demon Suppression Squad, and the other, extravagant and stunning, adorned with gold and jade, pulled by eight snow-white demonic horses with single horns on their heads.
The carriages came to a stop at the headquarters of the Demon Suppression Squad.
As several figures stepped out, over a dozen letters were swiftly dispatched to the twelve counties of Qingzhou.
The stormy sky quickly settled into an eerie calm, and the turbulent situation stabilized in an instant.
Similar solemn carriages emerged from the major counties, making their way towards Qingzhou City.
As the vehicles poured into the city...
Figures began to enter the headquarters of the Demon Suppression Squad, their ages and expressions varied, but they all shared one thing in common—their bodies emanated a dark sheen, and they wore eye-catching scarlet capes.
In the largest hall of the headquarters...
An expansive black table stretched from one end to the other, reaching the entrance.
As numerous figures took their seats, nearly twenty close attendants and subordinate generals slowly closed the doors, standing guard with blades in hand.
In the dimly lit hall, a middle-aged man sat in the master's seat, his features ordinary and unremarkable, with his elbows resting on the table and his fingers interlaced.
Standing behind him were three young people.
Fang Heng and Bai Zimin stood with their hands behind their backs, and beside them was a pretty young girl in a white shirt.
On either side of the long table, the twelve Demon Suppression Generals presented their prepared documents and then silently awaited the middle-aged man's review, except for a little girl who yawned out of boredom.
Bai Zimin raised his eyebrows and whispered, "Have you reached the Elixir Realm?"
The middle-aged man waved his hand casually, and the beloved White Doctor, who was standing behind him, froze like a wooden block, only able to move his eyes.
Fang Heng lowered his head, clenching his fists to suppress a smile.
Lin Baiwei glanced at them helplessly, her mind seemingly elsewhere.
After three months, she had finally returned to Qingzhou City.
She wondered if the letters she had left behind had been read by her senior and junior martial brothers and sisters... and Auntie Aqian.
Had they taken care of Shen Yi, the new recruit from Boyun County, at all?
After what felt like an eternity, the middle-aged man finally nodded and pushed the documents to the side. "Everyone has done well."
Only then did most of the Demon Suppression Generals breathe a sigh of relief.
Jiang Yuanhua, the only martial arts fairy in Qingzhou, held the position of Commander-in-Chief.
It was his presence that kept Qingzhou stable, even under the watchful eye of the Howling Moon Demon King.
"Now that official business is done, let's discuss personal matters."
A smile appeared on Jiang Yuanhua's face as he looked towards the young girl behind him, noticing how she averted her gaze shyly. He said calmly, "I plan to take on another disciple. What do you all think?"
Upon hearing this, the various generals were taken aback.
The Commander-in-Chief's disciples were all exceptionally talented, surpassing their peers. In other words, they were potential successors to the Commander-in-Chief.
Such a matter required careful consideration.
You Longtao glanced at him. "Master, do you have someone in mind?"
Jiang Yuanhua didn't answer, but looked at the young girl again.
Lin Baiwei took a nervous step forward. "Senior Martial Brother, it's my recommendation... His name is Shen Yi, and he's a constable from Boyun County. He just joined the Demon Suppression Squad three months ago. He..."
While she was indeed the Commander-in-Chief's disciple, her seniority was still shallow, and she held little sway within the Demon Suppression Squad.
To avoid being questioned by others, she carefully chose her words, wanting to quickly list a few of Shen Yi's strengths. However, facing these Golden Core realm experts, she found herself at a loss for words.
Lin Baiwei didn't notice that her senior and junior martial brothers seemed to lack even a hint of curiosity, and they didn't seem to think this was a matter worth discussing.
Jiang Yuanhua looked at him with a hint of surprise. He knew his top disciple better than anyone, and this disciple of his always thought things through carefully before making any decision. Why was he acting so differently today?
Lin Baiwei also looked up, a glimmer of joy flashing in her eyes.
If even the eldest senior brother agreed, then the matter was basically settled, even if they didn't know the reason why.
"Wait, I disagree."
Just then, a small arm stretched out lazily from one of the chairs.
Aqian, lounging with her legs crossed, said with a mischievous smile amid everyone's puzzled gazes, "Shen Yi is a demon catcher. Why should he be your disciple?"
Hearing this, Lin Baiwei's lips parted in surprise. She hadn't expected that within such a short time, the young man had already become a demon catcher...
She hurriedly explained, "Grandma, I'm also a demon catcher."
Aqian shook her head and consoled her, "It's different for you, little girl."
With Shen Yi's talent, he would be valued even in the capital and didn't need to be confined to a place like Qingzhou to take up the position of a martial arts fairy.
"......"
Jiang Yuanhua interlaced his fingers again, finding the situation suddenly intriguing.
Lin Baiwei wanted to say something more, but Fang Heng quietly reminded her, "Senior martial sister, wait a moment..."
Today's events had only just begun.
"Hmm?" Lin Baiwei turned, puzzled.
Just then, she heard another aged voice.
Chen Qanckun slowly stood up. "Let's put aside the matter of the Commander-in-Chief taking on a disciple for now. This old man has something to say."
"Go ahead," Jiang Yuanhua gestured.
Although General Chen Qanckun's strength wasn't exceptional, his experience was second only to Jiang Yuanhua's.
Chen Qanckun nodded slightly and continued, "I feel my strength waning, and I no longer have the energy to protect Linjiang County. I want to appoint a close aide to temporarily take over as the Grand General, so that while I'm still able, I can help take care of Linjiang County for a while longer before I'm completely spent."
A temporary Grand Demon Suppressing General?
Jiang Yuanhua narrowed his eyes. "Are you saying that Qingzhou will have another Golden Core realm expert? Who is it, General Chen? Please tell us."
With such a significant matter at hand, even Lin Baiwei dared not bring up the matter of her master taking on a disciple, even though she was anxious. She forcibly suppressed her emotions.
However, the next moment, she heard that familiar name again, and her mind spun.
"Shen Yi."
Chen Qanckun slowly sat back down, a broader smile in his cloudy eyes.
It was time for the outstanding talent he had handpicked to make a name for himself in Qingzhou.
Upon hearing this, Aqian furrowed her brows and stood up on the chair, waving her arms vigorously. "I object, I object! Shen Yi said he wouldn't follow the path of cultivating Yin energy, so how can he be a Grand Demon Suppressing General?"
Before she could finish her sentence,
A figure below also stood up, his eyes cold. "I object as well."
Compared to Aqian's antics, Jiang Yuanhua obviously valued the opinion of the Yang'an County General more. "Why?" he asked.
The Yang'an County General took out a dossier from his waist and gently unfolded it. "Because he's from BAIYUN County in Yang'an County, and after hearing about the destruction of the Kong Kong Gate, I happened to look into his information."
"I have only one conclusion."
Almost everyone turned to look at him.
The Yang'an County General sneered, "I believe he is the second Zhang Hengzhou, or perhaps... another great demon surpassing the Dragon King."
(End of Chapter)
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