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Chapter 157: Who's in Favor, Who's Against
Chapter 157: Who's in Favor, Who's Against
Another day unfolded, seemingly no different from the previous ones.
Two additional horse-drawn carriages appeared in Qingzhou City, one belonging to the Demon-Suppressing Bureau and the other, an astonishingly luxurious vehicle adorned with gold and jade, pulled by eight snow-white demonic horses with single horns atop their heads.
The carriages came to a stop outside the Demon-Suppressing Bureau's office.
Several figures entered the carriages, and over a dozen letters were swiftly dispatched to the twelve counties of Qingzhou.
The tumultuous sky quickly calmed, and the volatile situation stabilized in an instant.
In each major county, a similarly styled majestic carriage emerged and made its way towards Qingzhou City.
As the carriages entered the city, numerous figures entered the Demon-Suppressing Bureau's office, their ages and expressions varied, but they all wore dark armor emitting a dark glow and eye-catching crimson cloaks.
Inside the largest hall of the office, a massive ebony table stretched all the way to the entrance.
As the figures took their seats, a personal guard slowly closed the main door, standing guard with a blade at the ready.
In the dimly lit hall, a middle-aged man in a long robe sat in the main seat, his appearance unremarkable, elbows resting on the table with his fingers intertwined.
Behind him stood three young people.
Fang Heng and Bai Ziming stood with their hands clasped behind their backs, and beside them was a charming young lady in a white robe.
On both sides of the long table, twelve Demon-Suppressing Commanders presented their documents one after another, then silently awaited the middle-aged man's review, except for a little maid who yawned out of boredom.
Bai Ziming raised his eyebrows and whispered, "Has he condensed his core?"
The middle-aged man waved his hand, and the beloved White Physician stood like a wooden statue, only his eyes still moving.
Fang Heng suppressed a smile.
Lin Baiwei glanced helplessly at the two, 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 even by Aqian Granny.
Had they taken any care of Shen Yi, who had just arrived from Baiyun County?
After some time, the middle-aged man finally nodded and pushed the documents to the side, saying, "Everyone has done well."
Upon hearing this, most of the Demon-Suppressing Commanders breathed a sigh of relief.
Jiang Yuanhua, Qingzhou's only Martial Immortal, held the position of Commander.
It was his deterrence that kept Qingzhou stable under the watchful eye of the Moonshriek Demon King until this very day.
"Let's discuss personal matters after official business."
Jiang Yuanhua's face showed a hint of a smile as he turned to the young lady behind him. Noticing her shyness, he said, "I plan to take on another disciple. What do you all think?"
Upon hearing this, the commanders were all taken aback.
The Commander's disciples were all exceptionally talented, surpassing their peers. In other words, they were the Commander's successors.
Such a matter required careful consideration.
"Master, have you chosen a candidate?" You Longtao glanced sideways.
Jiang Yuanhua didn't respond but looked at the young lady again.
Lin Baiwei took a nervous step forward, "Senior Martial Brother, it's my recommendation... His name is Shen Yi, a constable from Baiyun County. He just joined the Demon-Suppressing Bureau three months ago, and he..."
Lin Baiwei was indeed a disciple of the Commander, but her experience was limited, and she held little influence within the Demon-Suppressing Bureau.
To avoid skepticism from others, she carefully chose her words, wanting to quickly list Shen Yi's strengths, but facing these Core Condensation Realm experts, she momentarily struggled to find a starting point.
Lin Baiwei didn't notice that her senior and junior martial brothers showed no curiosity, and some didn't even consider it a matter worth discussing.
Upon hearing this name,
You Longtao froze for a moment before laughing, "Oh, in that case, I have no objections."
General Jiangan was slightly taken aback. He knew his senior disciple better than anyone; no matter what decision he made, he would always deliberate over it repeatedly. Why was he suddenly acting so impulsively?
Lin Baiwei also stared blankly, her eyes widening in surprise.
Even the eldest senior brother had agreed, so the matter was practically settled, although no one knew why. But that didn't matter.
"Wait, I disagree."
Just then, a small arm lazily stretched out from one of the chairs.
Aqian, with her legs crossed, smiled mischievously under the curious gazes of the others, "Why should Shen Yi become your disciple just because he's a demon hunter?"
Hearing this, Lin Baiwei's eyes widened in surprise, and her red lips parted. She hadn't expected that in such a short time, the youth would have already become a demon hunter...
She hurriedly explained, "Auntie, I'm also a demon hunter."
Aqian shook her head and comforted her, "It's different, little girl."
With Shen Yi's talents, he would be valued even in the capital. There was no need for him to be confined to a place like Qingzhou; it would be better to take up the position of a Martial Immortal.
"..."
General Jiangan interlaced his fingers again, finding the situation suddenly more interesting.
Lin Baiwei wanted to say something, but Fang Heng quietly reminded her, "Senior Sister, wait a moment..."
Today's events had only just begun.
"Hmm?" Lin Baiwei turned her head in confusion.
Just then, another aged voice reached her ears.
General Chen Qiankun slowly stood up, "Regarding the Commander's acceptance of a disciple, let's put that aside for now. I have something else to say."
"Go ahead," General Jiangan gestured.
Although General Chen Qiankun's strength wasn't particularly remarkable, his seniority was second only to General Jiangan's.
General Chen Qiankun lightly nodded and continued, "I feel my heart and mind are exhausted, and I no longer have the strength to protect Linjiang Prefecture. I want to appoint a personal attendant to temporarily take over as the Demon-Suppressing Commander. While I'm still able, I can help oversee Linjiang Prefecture for a while, before this person fully matures."
A temporary Demon-Suppressing Commander?
General Jiangan narrowed his eyes slightly, "So, Qingzhou has another Essence Condensation Realm expert? Who is this person, General Chen, just say it."
Given the importance of the matter, Lin Baiwei also didn't dare to bring up her master taking on a disciple, although she was eager. She forcibly suppressed her emotions.
However, the next moment, she heard that familiar name again.
Her entire mind felt dizzy.
"Shen Yi."
General Chen Qiankun slowly sat back down, his cloudy eyes filled with an even deeper smile.
The Qilin child he had personally selected was about to reveal his brilliance in Qingzhou.
Upon hearing this, Aqian furrowed her brows, standing on the chair and waving her arms vigorously, "I object! Shen Yi said he wouldn't follow the path of Yin Soul Nourishment, so why should he become a Demon-Suppressing Commander?"
Before she could finish her sentence,
A figure below also stood up, his eyes turning cold, "I object as well."
Compared to Aqian's playful behavior, General Jiangan obviously valued the opinion of the Yang'an Prefecture Commander more, "Why?"
The Yang'an Prefecture Commander took out a file from his waist and gently laid it out, "Because he's from Baiyun County in Yang'an Prefecture, and after hearing about the destruction of the Vajra Sect, I happened to review his information."
"Regarding this, I have only one conclusion."
Almost everyone turned their attention to him.
The Yang'an Prefecture Commander coldly smiled, "I believe he's the second Zhang Hengzhou, or perhaps... another great demon even more powerful than the Dragon Lord."
(End of Chapter)
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