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Chapter 166: The Ji Wang Fu
Chapter 166: The Ji Wang Fu
Outside Qingzhou City, the Commander personally saw off the guests.
Princess Ji Wang boarded the luxurious carriage, and as she glanced at General Jiangan, she smiled, "Commander, please rest assured. I will do my best to ease Qingzhou's worries."
Hearing this, the Commander responded with a smile, "Thank you, Princess, for your concern."
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, he turned around, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
The other party was someone who wouldn't let an opportunity slip by, and General Jiangan wasn't going to let his years of hard work cultivating a successor go to waste so easily.
Recalling the rumors he heard in the capital, a slight smile curved General Jiangan's lips.
Although the demon disaster in Qingzhou was urgent, this princess might not be able to remain calm for long. Now, it was a matter of who could hold their ground.
He composed himself and looked towards the rear of the carriage, where a handsome young man stood, his youthful vigor enhanced by the dark black armor he wore, making him seem like a phoenix among men, exuding an extraordinary aura.
Just like that, a young man had made the Green Hill disciples seem like a mere footnote in the official records.
Not to mention casualties, according to the two attendant generals, they didn't even get a chance to take action.
"..."
General Jiangan narrowed his eyes, and a sense of admiration arose within him, diminishing his initial discontent.
In little Qingzhou, after Qiu Lan, another young prodigy had emerged.
If not for the imminent demon disaster, by the time these two fully matured, they could ensure a thousand years of peace for Qingzhou.
Alas, their luck was not on their side...
However, taking a black pot for such a talented person wasn't a big deal.
Of course... if the court could pay attention to them earlier and give them some importance, that would be even better.
"Thank you, General Shen, for escorting the princess back to the capital."
General Jiangan stepped forward, his voice neither high nor low, just loud enough for those in the carriage to hear.
He gave a slight bow and then took his leave, returning to Qingzhou City.
"..."
Shen Yi raised his eyebrows in confusion. Besides Princess Ji Wang, there was another expert in the carriage who had made the Minor Demon King flee in panic.
Did they really need him for escort duty? After hearing this, Princess Ji Wang curiously lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside.
Initially, upon seeing the armor of the Demon Suppressing General on the young man, she had no interest in him.
Even though he was so young and could protect an entire county, his future achievements might not be inferior to Jiang Qiulan's.
In the Great Qian Dynasty, Primordial Masters and Martial Immortals both belonged to the Fourth Realm, but their treatment in the eyes of others was worlds apart.
The reason was simple.
No matter how powerful a Martial Immortal was, they couldn't move from their location, and thus, they had little value in making connections.
Primordial Masters were different.
A master who could maintain their peak state anywhere was capable of solving most problems.
Just like her, with a mere vague promise, she could make the Martial Immortal of Qingzhou set aside his arrogance and show extreme eagerness.
"General Shen, after leaving Qingzhou, will you still have the ability to escort us?" Princess Ji Wang withdrew her gaze and asked indirectly.
"He's not a cultivator nurturing his shadow soul." Jiang Qiulan closed her eyes as if dozing off, her voice calm.
With just these few words, Princess Ji Wang's graceful face broke into a smile, and she decided not to lower the carriage curtain, instead looking at the figure riding outside, "Thank you for your hard work, General Shen."
"Princess, there's no need to be polite."
Shen Yi lightly nodded his head. He was going to the capital to receive rewards, not to escort anyone.
If he encountered a demon that even Jiang Qiulan couldn't defeat, he would have to show that demon what a perfectly mastered Freedom Wind Technique was.
Besides the three of them, the demon hunters had also arranged for someone to report their achievements.
Jiang Chengyun rode his horse behind them, glancing at the carriage and then at Shen Yi, his eyes moving back and forth as if he couldn't keep up.
The excitement in his eyes grew more intense.
With these two leading the way, the younger generation of Qingzhou could easily replace that group of old fogies.
"General Shen."
He rode his horse to catch up, "Have you considered what kind of reward you'd like to receive?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi pondered for a moment and then looked at the black sword at his waist, "I'd prefer a handy weapon."
"The treasure sword obtained from the Monkey Demon, aside from its sturdiness and sharpness, held no mystical qualities, gradually becoming somewhat useless."
Jiang Chengyun secretly noted this and couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy.
"Among the Nine Provinces of the Great Qian Dynasty, Qingzhou is only considered average. Even the White Cloud Temple only focuses on supplementary cultivation methods. The court's bestowed artifacts are mostly crafted by the Armory Sect of Li Prefecture, which is located in the most prosperous and skilled province of the Great Qian Dynasty."
"The treasures we use to guard the Twelve Provinces are only of average quality in their eyes. It's said that the ultimate treasures, known as the Sect's Treasures, can even impress Primordial Masters."
Shen Yi nodded thoughtfully.
She now had a better understanding of the Great Qian Dynasty.
She remembered the Green Jade Saber lying in her silver bell and wondered about its quality.
"..."
Listening to the conversation outside the carriage, Jiang Qiulan slowly opened her eyes, casually glanced at the young man's waist, where a black knife was hanging, and then quickly averted her gaze.
The journey from Qingzhou to the capital was extremely long; even with an ordinary demonic horse, it would take at least three months.
However, the eight horned demonic horses pulling the carriage were clearly extraordinary. As they ran, clouds and mist swirled beneath their hooves, making their journey both swift and stable, significantly reducing the travel time.
Even the carefully selected horses of the Demon Suppressing Bureau struggled to keep up.
The Consort of Prince Ji was very considerate and offered two horned horses, "General Shen, you've worked hard and earned the appreciation of Prince Ji. Don't be too formal."
Seeing this, Jiang Chengyun shook his head in awe.
Even the most ordinary etiquette would have to yield three points when faced with such a true prodigy.
He felt fortunate to have the opportunity to ride the royal horses.
...
After nineteen days of travel, a majestic city, several times larger than Qingzhou, finally came into view. The entire city exuded an ancient and heavy atmosphere, slightly oppressing those who beheld it.
The city gates were heavily guarded, and one could sense the soaring aura even without using the Aura Perception Technique.
This was the capital of the Great Qian Dynasty, the place that governed the Nine Provinces!
The luxurious carriage slowly entered the city, and the eight white horned horses symbolized the status of their owner. The city guard solemnly welcomed them and watched as the carriage disappeared at the end of the long street.
The vast residence of Prince Ji was located in the western part of the city.
The intricate carvings and painted beams showcased its grandeur, while the jade tiles and high walls added a touch of luxury.
Dozens of servants emerged from the mansion, clearing the streets in advance, and then standing on both sides of the street to welcome them.
"Qiulan, why don't you stay in the mansion and keep me company?" The Consort of Prince Ji smiled gently.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but I am from the Demon Suppressing Bureau, and staying at the Martial Temple is sufficient." Jiang Qiulan slightly shook her head.
Throughout the journey, her attitude had been calm and gentle, without a single fault, but she was not particularly warm either.
It was Qingzhou that needed her help, yet the Consort of Prince Ji didn't seem to care about such details.
With her astonishing martial arts talent and her beauty that made others feel ashamed, nothing seemed to be a problem for her.
The Consort continued to smile, "At least meet the Jinjiang Heir first. If you're going to teach him martial arts, you should see if he's even worth your time, right?"
"..."
After a moment of silence, Jiang Qiulan finally took a step towards the mansion.
At the back of the carriage, Jiang Chengyun gripped Shen Yi's arm, almost biting his teeth in frustration. He whispered, "General Shen... where are you going..."
Where did she find such strength? He couldn't even pull her back!
"I'm going to receive my reward." Shen Yi stopped turning and slightly frowned. Although she didn't know what was going on between the Commander and the royal mansion, it had nothing to do with her. Why should she accompany them and engage in those boring pleasantries?
"Please, just a little longer..." Jiang Chengyun begged, grinding his teeth. It was impolite to reach the entrance of the royal mansion and not say a word. It was like slapping the Consort of Prince Ji in the face.
From the silver bell exorcist in Yong'an City to the Demon Suppressing General in Linjiang Prefecture, the position had risen rapidly, but the personality hadn't changed at all.
(End of Chapter)
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