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Chapter 159: The General Meets the Commander
Chapter 159: The General Meets the Commander
Within the walls, the young men had just finished their rigorous training, their bodies submerged in wooden tubs, enjoying the scorching medicinal bath.
Chen Ji dried his hair and carried a porcelain bowl filled with meat, heading towards his residence.
At the courtyard entrance, a black-robed youth casually sat on the doorstep, holding a bowl and stirring noodles with chopsticks.
Chen Jinyu stood beside him and whispered, "General Shen, isn't this a bit too plain?"
"It's fine," Shen Yi replied.
He scooped up some noodles and moved aside, making room for Chen Ji.
The taste was indeed a bit bland, but it was just to satisfy a craving, not a proper meal.
Chen Ji chewed on the fatty meat, secretly finding the situation amusing. General Shen, who had asked to borrow a meal and a place to stay, truly seemed to be completely unbothered by other matters. Every day, he either ate or slept, standing out from the atmosphere of the entire training ground.
It was unclear what position the General held within the Demon Suppressing Bureau.
After so many days, not a single person had come looking for him.
Living such a carefree life, General Shen seemed much more relaxed, no longer wearing the cold expression he had when he first arrived, making others envious of his contentment.
Just then, the towering walls, usually oppressively quiet, were suddenly filled with commotion.
Amidst the chaotic footsteps, numerous figures with strong killing intent swiftly entered, like a dark cloud.
The captains responsible for training the new recruits turned to look, and upon recognizing the newcomers' attire, they all froze in shock, forgetting to greet them.
Even deputy generals rarely visited this dull place, but today, so many high-ranking individuals who were rarely seen had arrived, and with such haste and urgency, it was almost unimaginable.
The entire training ground suddenly fell silent.
Chen Ji slowly opened his mouth wide, pausing his chewing, "General Shen, what's going on?"
Shen Yi slurped the last of his noodles and put down the bowl. From the moment he saw Elder Chen, he knew his break was over.
Unexpectedly, this deputy general had just been promoted again after only a few dozen days.
Shen Yi brushed off his clothes and stood up, cupping his hands, "Shen Yi greets General Chen."
Chen Qiankun took a deep breath.
The ceremonial atmosphere had mostly dissipated during the search for the new general.
The entire Demon Suppressing Bureau was in chaos, even prompting Aunt Qian to use her Aura Perception Technique, but this young man had completely evaded detection with his Concealed Breath Technique. This was Qingzhou City, and he wasn't even tired!
The elder handed over the black armor and red cloak, sighing, "Quickly, accompany General Shen to change into these."
Two personal attendant generals rose to receive the heavy armor, escorting Shen Yi into the house as if afraid that he might disappear in the blink of an eye.
The siblings stood at a distance, and as they slightly approached these people, they were enveloped by an intense oppressive feeling, as if their hearts were being clenched, making it hard to breathe.
At this moment, all these people knelt on one knee, staring at the black-robed figure walking into the house.
After a long while, the door reopened.
As the long boots stepped out, the youth's body, clad in dark black armor, emanated a frosty aura, and his tall figure made him appear even more awe-inspiring and formidable.
The crimson cloak fluttered, contrasting with his fair face, adding a touch of malevolence to his imposing demeanor.
Shen Yi gripped the arm guard, twisting his wrist slightly in discomfort.
"You'll get used to it after wearing it for a while," Chen Qiankun nodded in satisfaction.
The youth, who had just been in a weary and lazy state, seemed to transform in an instant. The figure that had emerged from the bloodbath in the demon crowd, even with a calm expression, was enough to instill a deep sense of awe in everyone's hearts.
"From this day forward, Shen Yi is the thirteenth Demon Suppressing Commander of Qingzhou!"
The old man turned around, his expression becoming stern.
In about half an hour, this news would spread throughout Qingzhou City and quickly reach even further, until the entire twelve provinces knew of it.
In the courtyard, countless faces froze, their breathing rapid.
They never dreamed that they would witness the birth of a Demon Suppressing Commander, as if they had suddenly stepped into a legendary tale, feeling like a dream.
"General Shen, have you eaten?"
Chen Qiankun glanced at the youth with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, "If there's nothing else, follow me to see the Commander."
"Okay."
Shen Yi strolled out, glancing sideways at the sibling pair beside him, and said indifferently, "I'll be going first."
Chen Ji swallowed, even though he felt that Lord Shen doing anything was normal, but at this moment, seeing the youth in black armor and a red cloak, stern and dignified, he still couldn't quite recover from the shock.
He hadn't seen such armor before, but he knew what the title of Demon Suppressing Commander meant for Qingzhou.
It represented the protector of millions of commoners in the entire province.
The siblings watched as the group slowly left, their gazes blocked by the high walls.
The two of them slowly withdrew their eyes, then suddenly realized that the remaining crowd was staring at them, their faces filled with disbelief.
"..."
Deep within the Demon Subjugation Bureau, there was a quiet and elegant courtyard.
The residents rarely gathered together.
General Jiangan sat in the middle of the courtyard, with You Longtao standing beside his master, reporting on the recent movements of the great demons outside Qingzhou.
Fang Heng and Bai Ziming were helping their grandmother prepare dinner.
In the corner of the courtyard, Jiang Qiulan leaned against a tree with her arms crossed, her eyes calm, and beneath her feet were piles of wine vats.
"Has Senior Sister accumulated too much Mystic Ice Seven Stars Sword Intent?" You Longtao looked at the wine vats with a hint of concern, even though he knew that she needed this medicinal wine to dispel the cold, but usually not this much.
Upon hearing this, General Jiangan's face flickered with a trace of complexity.
Soon, he regained his composure and looked out of the courtyard, "He's here."
As the words fell, Chen Qiankun appeared at the courtyard gate, nodding slightly in greeting, then turning to leave.
After the old man left, the youth in dark armor slowly walked into the courtyard, bowing politely to the only unfamiliar face, "Shen Yi greets the Commander."
(End of Chapter)
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