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Chapter 158: Qingzhou's Thirteenth Demon-Suppressing Commander
Chapter 158: Qingzhou's Thirteenth Demon-Suppressing Commander
A shocking statement was made.
Even Chen Qiankun's expression turned slightly cold.
Zhang Hengzhou had already caused chaos in Linjiang Prefecture, and now the person he recommended was being compared to another Zhang Hengzhou, as if they were about to point at his nose and scold him for his failing eyesight.
But faced with this situation, the old man didn't argue.
Because he had nothing to say, there was no way he could defend a youth he had only met twice.
Moreover, the reason he brought up this matter was not only to show off his discernment but also because someone else had vouched for him.
Aqian sat back down.
This matter could either be left unmentioned, considering the situation in Qingzhou, having a powerful expert willing to help was more important than how they had grown.
But once it was brought up, the veil was lifted, and it couldn't be ignored.
She asked listlessly, "Where's the evidence?"
The Yangan Prefecture Commander spoke in a deep voice, "There's no evidence, but his growth is too rapid."
"Nonsense, if there's no evidence, there should at least be a reason, right?" Aqian scoffed and shook her head, "Even the White Deer died at his hands, is he a powerful demon? What is he plotting?"
"What is he plotting?" The Yangan Prefecture Commander wasn't intimidated by this Golden Bell Exorcist, and he looked at her indifferently, "For example, gaining the trust of the Demon-Suppressing Bureau, and when the Commander and the Moonshriek Demon King are facing off, he could stab the Commander with a critical blow. Are you willing to bear the consequences?"
"I'd like to see which one of you is willing to take that responsibility."
He scanned the crowd with his eyes, his voice cold.
Lin Baiwei couldn't understand what these Demon-Suppressing Commanders were talking about. She just wanted to recommend Shen Yi to her master, but in a few words, Shen Yi went from a temporary commander to a powerful demon that could threaten her master.
Just as everyone fell silent.
A clear and calm voice came from the first seat on the left.
"Me."
Jiang Qiulan, draped in dark armor with a hint of darkness, had remained silent from beginning to end, causing everyone to subconsciously ignore her presence.
But now, beneath her smooth hair, her clear eyes were profound.
She casually stood up and said indifferently, "Any more questions?"
Jiang Yuanhua's eyes twitched twice, and he remained silent.
The various commanders exchanged glances, also staying silent. The Yangan Prefecture Commander sighed and silently put the file back into his waist.
"Since there are no more questions, let's disperse."
Jiang Qiulan nodded slightly and walked towards the door.
Her tall figure, adorned in frosty dark armor, had a crimson cloak that fluttered slightly.
"..."
The Demon-Suppressing Commanders stood up subconsciously, but then suddenly remembered that the Commander was still sitting there, making them feel a bit embarrassed.
Jiang Yuanhua waved his hand helplessly, "Why are you looking at me? Let's disperse as she said."
He watched the back of his second disciple, his mood becoming more complex, and then he became curious about the name that had caused such a rare dispute among his usually unflappable commanders, even involving Qiulan.
"Sigh."
You Longtao seemed accustomed to his junior sister's cold demeanor, lightly shaking his head. Indeed, it was better to let the two young people meet, as the Celestial Sunbreaker Bow was as good as given away.
The Yangan Prefecture Commander's thoughts were heavy; no matter how many more words he said, they wouldn't compare to Jiang Qiulan's light response.
The reason was simple; she was Qingzhou's only hope.
As long as she was dissatisfied, whether Shen Yi was a demon or not didn't matter.
Just then, Lin Baiwei suddenly stepped forward, her face red and puffed up with anger, "Shen Yi is not some demon! He learned the Four Harmonious True Vigor in just a few days! If demons had such talent, they would have flattened the twelve counties of Qingzhou long ago!"
"I sent a letter to my master, she knows about this, and it's not about using her status to pressure you all.
"The young lady clenched her palm.
Fang Heng also stepped out, feeling slightly intimidated by the presence of the numerous high-ranking officers. He struggled to maintain his composure and said, "He mastered the art of intercepting meridians and capturing dragons in just five days... Lord Shen is truly a genius."
Demons were more accustomed to relying on their innate abilities and talents. If one possessed such talent in martial arts, it would be a terrifying prospect.
Zhang Hengzhou had taken over a hundred years to master the martial arts of Green Peak Mountain, clearly relying on his demonic cultivation to establish such a formidable reputation.
But Shen Yi was different. He was learning one of the Commander's secret teachings, something that could never be leaked, giving him an early opportunity to practice.
Even when he was directly flipping through the official manual in front of others, he could apply the techniques within a few days.
Because he was too freakishly talented, it was unlikely that he was actually a demon.
If he were a demon, the only possibility would be that the Commander was putting on an act for everyone.
..."
General Jiangan suddenly realized that the Demon-Suppressing Commanders were giving him suspicious looks.
He cleared his throat and said softly, "Never mind, it's time someone shared the burden with General Chen. Open the Internal Affairs Warehouse and send a set of black armor to our new General."
Upon hearing this, Lin Baiwei's emotions calmed down, but she suddenly felt something amiss.
Wait, wasn't she supposed to recommend Shen Yi as a disciple to her master?
Why did he become a Demon-Suppressing Commander? She widened her eyes, and... just now, wasn't Senior Sister Jiang vouching for Shen Yi?
Why?
Fang Heng gave Lin Baiwei a sympathetic look. Even he, who often saw Lord Shen, felt a bit dazed after learning about his background.
Moreover, Senior Sister Jiang had received three months' worth of news about Shen Yi all at once; she needed time to process it.
..."
About an incense stick's worth of time later, the previously empty Demon-Suppressing Bureau suddenly became bustling with people.
Almost all the captains and deputy generals rushed out.
They stared intently at the open Internal Affairs Warehouse, and then they saw over twenty attendants and deputy generals, each with different golden patterns on their collars, but moving in perfect unison as they surrounded the oldest among them, Chen Qiankun.
In his hands was a brand-new set of dark-colored heavy armor, emitting a chilling cold light, and a crimson cloak like a bloodstained banner.
There were only twelve such sets of armor in all of Qingzhou.
Chen Qiankun took two steps forward and suddenly stopped, "Oh yes, where is my attendant and deputy general?"
He suddenly remembered that the person was supposed to be guarding the door today, but he hadn't seen them at all until now.
..."
The gathered crowd looked at each other.
It was rare for Qingzhou to appoint a deputy general, and now they didn't know where the general was?
Aqian stood with her hands behind her back, slightly dissatisfied. She felt like a demon hunter had been snatched away, and what was even harder to accept was that before being taken, the person had used up all the demon hunters' opportunities to train in the Martial Temple... Why was that? What made demon hunters inferior to Demon-Suppressing Commanders?
She shook her head and looked elsewhere.
Her eyes filled with a hint of emotion.
In the distance, under a tree, General Jiangan was smiling, and in front of him was a dignified and elegant middle-aged woman with a plump figure and a captivating aura.
The two were chatting leisurely with none other than the heavily armored young lady standing beside them.
Jiang Qiu Lan calmly gazed at the horizon, and a barely perceptible trace of fatigue passed over her naturally beautiful face.
(End of Chapter)
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