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Chapter 159: Promoted to Grand General, Meeting the Commander
Chapter 159: Promoted to Grand General, Meeting the Commander
Within the confines of the walled compound, the young and robust men soaked their weary bodies in wooden tubs, relishing the soothing warmth of the medicinal bath.
Chen Ji wiped his hair dry and held a ceramic bowl filled with generous portions of meat as he made his way back to his quarters.
At the courtyard entrance, he spotted the youth in ink-black robes casually seated on the doorstep, also holding a bowl and stirring his noodles with chopsticks.
Chen Jinyu stood beside him and whispered, "Lord Shen, isn't it a bit too bland?"
"It's fine," Shen Yi replied.
Shen Yi picked up some noodles, shifted aside to make room, and gestured for Chen Ji to join him.
Although the dish was a tad bland, it was more about savoring the moment than indulging in a culinary delight.
Chen Ji chewed on the fatty meat, finding the situation amusing. Lord Shen, who had asked to mooch a meal and a place to stay, truly seemed to care about nothing else. All he did was eat and sleep, standing in stark contrast to the intense atmosphere that permeated the grand training ground.
Chen Ji wondered what position Lord Shen held within the Demon Suppression Bureau.
Days had passed, and not a single person had come looking for him.
Amidst this laid-back lifestyle, Lord Shen's mood seemed to have improved significantly. Gone was the cold and distant demeanor he had worn upon his arrival, replaced now by a relaxed and content expression that invited envy.
Just then, the oppressively tall walls that surrounded them were breached by a rare intrusion of clamor.
Amidst the chaotic footsteps, figures exuding a strong aura of slaughter swiftly entered, like a dark and ominous cloud.
The drillmasters, responsible for training the newcomers, turned their heads, and upon recognizing the attire of the newcomers, they froze as if struck by lightning, forgetting to greet them.
Even the subordinate generals rarely visited this mundane place, yet today, an unprecedented number of important figures, usually unseen, arrived in such a hurried manner that it was almost unimaginable.
The entire grand training ground suddenly fell into an eerie silence.
Chen Ji slowly widened his eyes and paused mid-chew, asking, "Lord Shen, what's going on?"
Shen Yi slurped another mouthful of noodles, not even bothering to lift his eyelids, "I don't know."
Aside from demon-slaying, his knowledge of the inner workings of the Demon Suppression Bureau probably wasn't much better than Chen Ji's.
"Lord Shen, they're coming this way..." Chen Jinyu whispered, feeling the weight of numerous cold gazes upon him. He stood rigid with tension.
Thousands of newcomers dared not even breathe, their eyes fixed on the group as they marched uniformly toward the distant small courtyard.
Only when they came to a halt did the crowd part to make way.
The elderly man clad in black armor with a shimmering purple sheen took measured steps forward, his eyes holding a complex mixture of emotions as he regarded the youth eating his noodles.
The numerous personal subordinate generals wore solemn expressions as they stepped back in unison, then dropped to one knee, their hands clasped in a salute above their heads as they shouted in unison, "Greetings, Grand Demon-Suppressing General!"
Their voices reverberated like mighty bells, lingering in the air!
"Whew!"
Chen Ji, unaccustomed to such a scene, felt like he was sitting on pins and needles. He instantly jumped up and scurried to the side.
Shen Yi swallowed the last mouthful of noodles, put down his bowl, and upon seeing Old Man Chen, he knew his respite was over.
What surprised him was that the personal subordinate generals, who had only been in their positions for a few dozen days, seemed to have been promoted again.
He dusted off his robe, stood up, and cupped his hands in greeting, "Shen Yi pays his respects to General Chen."
"...” Chen Qiankun took a deep breath.
The ceremonial atmosphere had mostly dissipated during the search for this new general.
The entire Demon Suppression Bureau was in disarray, even requiring A Qian to use her aura-sensing technique, yet this young man had managed to evade detection using his aura-concealing technique right here in Qingzhou City, showing an impressive level of dedication!
The old man handed over the purple-black armor, sighing, "Quickly, help Grand General Shen put this on."
The siblings stood at a distance, and as they drew slightly closer to these men, they were enveloped by an intense sense of oppression, as if their hearts were clenched, making it hard to breathe.
At this moment, this entire group knelt on one knee, their eyes fixed on the ink-clad figure walking into the house.
After a long while, the door opened once more.
With each step in his long boots, the young man's body exuded a dark light, emitting a chilling aura. Coupled with his tall and slender figure, he exuded an even more awe-inspiring and extraordinary presence.
The scarlet cloak fluttered, contrasting with his fair face, adding a touch of sinister to his majestic demeanor.
Shen Yi gripped the vambrace, twisting his wrist slightly in discomfort.
"You'll get used to it after wearing it for a while," Chen Qiankun said with satisfaction.
The once lethargic young man seemed to transform in an instant. Even when he was just standing there with a calm expression, having emerged from a bloody battle against demons, he still instilled a deep sense of reverence in everyone present.
"From this day forward, Shen Yi is the thirteenth Grand Demon-Suppressing General of Qingzhou!"
The old man turned around, his expression turning stern.
It would take only half an hour for this news to spread throughout Qingzhou City, and then rapidly beyond, until it reached the far corners of the twelve counties, known to all.
In the courtyard, countless faces froze, their breathing quickened.
They never dreamed that they would witness the birth of a Grand Demon-Suppressing General, as if they had stepped into a legendary tale, feeling as though they were dreaming.
"General Shen, have you eaten your fill?"
Chen Qiankun glanced at the young man with a smile that wasn't quite a smile. "If there's nothing else, come with me to meet the Commander."
"Yes."
Shen Yi strolled out, glancing at the siblings beside him, and said indifferently, "I'll be going now."
Chen Ji cleared his throat. Even though he felt that whatever Lord Shen did was normal, seeing him now, clad in the dark armor and scarlet cloak, looking stern and majestic, he still couldn't quite believe his eyes.
He had never seen armor like this before, but he knew what the title of Grand Demon-Suppressing General meant to Qingzhou.
It signified the protector of an entire county and its millions of people.
The siblings watched as the group slowly walked away until they disappeared from view, blocked by the tall walls.
The two of them stared blankly for a moment before realizing that everyone else was staring at them, their faces filled with disbelief.
"..."
Deep within the Demon-Suppressing Bureau's compound, there was a quiet and elegant courtyard.
Its residents rarely gathered together.
Jiang Yuanhua sat in the middle of the courtyard, with You Longtao standing by his side, updating his master on the recent movements of the powerful demons outside Qingzhou.
Fang Heng and Bai Ziming were helping their grandmother prepare the evening meal.
In the corner of the courtyard, Jiang Qiuluan leaned against a tree, his arms crossed, his eyes calm, surrounded by piles of wine jars.
"Has my master-sister accumulated too much of the Xuanbing Qishaxuan Sword Intent?" You Longtao looked at the wine jars with a hint of worry, even though he knew that his master-sister needed this medicinal wine to dispel the coldness within her. Still, the usual amount shouldn't be this much.
Upon hearing this, a complex expression flashed across Jiang Yuanhua's face.
It soon returned to normal as he looked towards the courtyard entrance. "He's here."
As his words fell, Chen Qiankun appeared at the courtyard gate, nodding slightly before turning and leaving.
After the old man departed, the youth in dark armor strode into the courtyard, bowing politely to the only unfamiliar face, "Shen Yi pays his respects to the Commander."
(End of Chapter)
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