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Chapter 160: The Commander's Test (Taking a Break)
Chapter 160: The Commander's Test (Taking a Break)
In the courtyard.
General Jiangan rose and returned the salute with a bow, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes. He then politely said, "General Shen, there's no need for formalities. Please have a seat."
As the Commander of Qingzhou, it was the first time he had ever seen one of his Demon-Suppressing Commanders, and this was indeed a rare occurrence in any province.
Shen Yi quietly glanced at You Longtao, who happened to be looking back at her.
"You can keep the bow with you for now," General You said with a gentle smile, clearly understanding what was on her mind.
"Thank you, General You," Shen Yi finally chose a spot to sit down.
General Jiangan chatted casually, casually assessing the young man.
Most of his knowledge about Shen Yi came from Lin Baiwei's praise and yesterday's briefing.
From his disciple to the demon hunters, and even the other Demon-Suppressing Commanders, it seemed everyone had something to say about this young man.
"I heard from Aunt Qian that you're about to go to the capital for the Martial Temple's training. You can travel with Qiu Lan, and she can show you around the Martial Temple in the capital."
After General Jiangan finished speaking, the girl under the big tree didn't react at all, quietly gazing into the distance.
The Commander seemed accustomed to this scene, and no one else found it odd.
"But before you leave, General Shen, could you do me one more favor?"
After discussing the arrangements for the trip to the capital, a hint of coldness crept into General Jiangan's voice. "My disciple may not be the most talented, but she's not someone anyone can bully. I was thinking of having Qiu Lan take her there, but now that General Shen has just assumed office, I wonder if you'd be willing to make a trip to Baiyun County and give that fox a warning. Qingzhou is not a place it can stay as long as it pleases."
"This will also give the other Generals a chance to see the capabilities of our new Demon-Suppressing Commander."
As a newly appointed commander, it was necessary to establish authority.
Killing another Essence Condensation Realm demon might be unrealistic, but intimidating a wandering demon and forcing it to leave Qingzhou's territory would also serve as a test for the Demon-Suppressing Commander.
You Longtao maintained his usual nonchalant demeanor.
With his master's cultivation, he didn't even need to leave the city. Just sitting here would be enough to make that old fox understand the severity of the situation.
Rather than wanting the other Generals to see, it was more like the master wanted to see for himself the true abilities of this highly regarded young commander.
Perhaps due to his guilt towards his disciple, the master's personality seemed to have changed a lot, not as hard-headed as before. But deep in his heart, he remained the same—a commander who ruled over a province, trusting only his own judgment.
He would never let others' words or actions influence his decisions, not even if his disciple vouched for them.
"We'll depart for the capital in five days, General Shen. Don't miss the departure time," General Jiangan said with a slight nod.
"As you command, General Shen," Shen Yi replied.
To enjoy higher treatment and acquire better cultivation techniques, one must naturally shoulder greater pressure.
Shen Yi remained unfazed and rose to bid farewell with a bow.
Even after being away from Baiyun County for so long, he still remembered the little fox demon he had defeated with the Four Harmonious True Yang Sword.
Even without her orders, he would still go to North Cliff when he had the time.
After the young man left the courtyard...
You Longtao suddenly remembered something: "He didn't even ask about his little senior sister?"
Fang Heng poked his head out from the kitchen and confirmed, "Yes, he didn't ask."
...
At the Commandant's Courtyard.
Chen Jinyu rushed in, anxiously knocking on the door. "Is General Shen here?"
Soon, the door opened quietly.
The girl subconsciously handed over the Savage Wolf Cloak in her hand, "You forgot..."
Her voice trailed off.
Chen Jinyu blinked, staring at the beautiful woman in front of her in a daze.
The woman casually took the cloak and habitually smoothed it out before speaking in a gentle voice, "General Shen isn't here, but I'll pass it on to him for you."
"Thank you, sister," Chen Jinyu realized her boldness and quickly averted her gaze from the woman's pretty face. Even within the Demon-Suppressing Bureau, she had never seen such a gentle and beautiful woman.
"It's quite late. Have you eaten? Would you like to have something together?" Lin Baiwei smiled, gesturing with her fingers as she lightly caressed the wolf-devouring pattern on the cloak. Even though it had been washed thoroughly, a faint scent of demon blood still lingered.
This does align with her understanding of the youth.
"I...I..." Chen Jinyu clenched her sleeves, suddenly hearing footsteps behind her. She shyly shook her head, "My brother is still waiting for me."
Turning around, she glanced at the figure in the dark armor and then hurriedly ran out of the courtyard.
"What's going on?"
Shen Yi casually looked at the girl's figure and then walked into the house.
He removed his crimson cloak, and Lin Baiwei skillfully took it from him before pulling out a chair, "I brought you some clothes. Eat something quickly; I'm hungry."
On the table was a steaming hot pot of braised lamb chops.
Shen Yi sat by the table, a hint of curiosity in his voice, "I heard that your Core Formation failed?"
"..." Lin Baiwei rolled her eyes and picked up a piece of lamb with her chopsticks, placing it in his bowl, "After not seeing you for three months, you're still as annoying as ever."
This time, there weren't as many eyes staring at her.
Finally, Shen Yi had the chance to savor the last meal they had in Baiyun County, which had ended on a somewhat disappointing note.
Sure enough, the taste was still familiar.
"Don't stare at me," Shen Yi took a sip of the hot soup.
"I won't look then," Lin Baiwei withdrew her gaze, although she had many questions, she decided to finish dinner first.
The two of them quickly moved their chopsticks until the pot was empty, leaving only a bit of leftover soup.
Lin Baiwei happily wiped the corners of her mouth and rubbed her belly, "I thought that after becoming a Great General, you'd become more picky about food."
"I just got the position and haven't had time to enjoy it yet," Shen Yi stood up and sat back on the edge of the bed.
"So, how did you become a Great General?" Lin Baiwei finally couldn't hold back her curiosity and surprise. She could guess that Li Xinhan would never let Shen Yi go and take a medicinal bath, but even if he had entered the courtyard as a Captain, it was impossible to be promoted to Demon Suppressing Commander in such a short time.
"It's the same as before," Shen Yi said calmly.
As his words settled, Lin Baiwei's thoughts instantly returned to Baiyun County. She remembered how he would leave in the morning and return at sunset, his clothes always stained with demon blood, and the slight fatigue in his eyes.
She vaguely understood what Shen Yi meant; he had been promoted because of his demon-slaying exploits, which sounded simple enough... But how many demons would he have to kill for Elder Chen to propose such an astonishing task, one that even her senior sister trusted him with?
Under his casual words, there were probably countless life-threatening crises hidden.
Moreover, to catch the attention of other Demon Suppressing Commanders, the demons he had slain were definitely not ordinary.
It was no wonder that the Great General of Yang'an Prefecture doubted that Shen Yi was a transformed great demon.
Thinking about herself,
Lin Baiwei felt a bit downcast, "I wasted such a precious opportunity..."
Even in front of her senior brother and junior brother, she hadn't shown any strangeness, but at this moment, sitting next to Shen Yi, her face finally revealed a hint of loneliness. After all, he had seen her in a more pathetic state before.
"It's because of my poor aptitude," Shen Yi shook his head slightly, offering some consolation.
Due to his aptitude issues, he needed more opportunities and time, and he understood this well.
"..."
Lin Baiwei was speechless.
Looking at the youth's serious expression, she suddenly rubbed her eyes, and for some reason, her mood lightened.
She didn't think he was mocking her. For Shen Yi, he wouldn't waste time on such trivial matters.
If his poor aptitude was an objective fact, then she could only try her best to do what needed to be done.
"So, what's next for General Shen?" Lin Baiwei quickly adjusted her mindset.
Shen Yi removed his dark armor and lay down on the bed, "I'm going back to Baiyun County."
Upon hearing this, Lin Baiwei suddenly realized, "Master wants to use that old fox to test you? Although its cultivation is not at the Spirit Core Level, it's not a demon of the Great Qian Dynasty but a disciple of Qingqiu. Its abilities are mysterious and unpredictable."
"If Senior Sister Jiang comes in person, that fox will likely leave quietly out of respect for her."
"But you've just been promoted to Commander, it might not give you face..."
Hearing this, Shen Yi rested his arms behind his head and didn't refute.
He hadn't intended to rely on his dark armor to scare the fox away.
(End of Chapter)
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