Chapter 226: Unconvinced? [Additional Chapter for Elder Bookworm No. 6]
Chapter 226: Unconvinced? [Additional Chapter for Elder Bookworm No. 6]
Instantly, Song Yidao and Fan Tian Tiao greeted them warmly with beaming smiles. Song Yidao said, "Vice Mountain Head Fang Che, Elder Li Kangkong, you've worked hard. It's an honor to have you both here. Our Guardian Pavilion is truly honored by your presence."
Song Yidao then turned to Fang Che, "This is Fang Che? The Third Rank Officer? It's true that meeting someone surpasses their reputation. You're truly a talented individual."
Li Kangkong was very polite, "In the future, I'll entrust my student to your care. I hope, Song Yidao, that you'll take good care of him."
Song Yidao laughed heartily and then warmly invited Li Kangkong and Huang Yifan inside.
Turning to Fan Tian Tiao, he said, "Take Fang Che around and familiarize him with the Guardian Pavilion."
"Yes, Lord Song," Fan Tian Tiao replied.
Fan Tian Tiao led Fang Che inside, and as they walked, he smiled and said, "Fang Che, from the first time I saw you, I never imagined that we would become colleagues."
Fang Che respectfully replied, "How dare I be considered a colleague of the Vice Palace Lord?"
The two of them continued walking inside.
"This is the main entrance, so I won't go into details about it. But from now on, when you come on duty, you'll need to swipe your waist token. Once your face becomes familiar, you won't need to swipe it anymore. Over there is the Emergency Squad. If anything happens, they'll immediately go out. One person stays behind to guard and report. This is the Cultural Affairs Division, which handles interactions with the local government and some matters not related to high-level martial artists; this is the Discipline Hall, and over there is the Merit Hall... This is the Combat Hall, and if there's any emergency, three to five people from the Emergency Squad will respond. Opposite is the Canteen, where you can eat whenever you're not going out. This is the Finance Hall, where you can receive rewards, merit points, and monthly welfare. This is the Armory Hall, and the two halls on either side are the Training Hall. This is the Calm Mind Room, where you can use merit points to cultivate. This is the Potion Hall, and over here..."
Fang Che's eyes were spinning from all the information.
He had no choice but to memorize everything carefully.
"You said you were going to give a detailed introduction? Are you sure you understand what 'detailed introduction' means? If he hadn't been to a Guardian Pavilion like this in his previous life, he would have been completely lost with just one turn."
"There are too many things!"
"This is the Executive Hall. You'll normally be here, under the Combat Hall Executive. According to the rules, each executive should have two to five guardians under them. But currently, we don't have enough people in the White Cloud Continent Guardian Pavilion, so we can only assign one person to you. He's also an Innate Grand Master. Xiao Tang, come here."
A young man in the distance quickly stood up and jogged over, "Greetings, Vice Palace Lord."
"Vice Palace Lord!"
Fan Tian Tiao corrected him, "From now on, you'll follow Executive Fang Che."
"Greetings, Executive Fang Che. I'm Tang Zheng."
Xiao Tang was very respectful.
"Xiao Tang is from the Tang Family, a Rank 7 Clan in the White Cloud Continent. It's said that he's been in the Guardian Pavilion for three years and is very familiar with it. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask him."
"Currently, I haven't assigned you any special duties. You'll patrol the area south of the White Cloud Continent. There are thirty others with the same duties as you, and there's also a large team in the south of the city. You can choose to work with others or act alone. Our Guardian Pavilion doesn't have high requirements in this regard. Your responsibility is to check for any abnormalities at any time, and if there are any, you should either handle them immediately or report them."
"Your desk is over there, and the cabinet and table around it are yours. The conditions are limited, so everyone is in the same hall. Once you get promoted, you can have a private room."
"There's a dormitory in the back. You can choose to rest in a room there or go home, but you mustn't be late for your shift. If you are, your salary and merit points will be deducted."
"..."
Fan Tian Tiao explained a lot of things.
Then he asked, "Do you understand?"
"I understand a little for now, but the Vice Palace Lord said too much. This Guardian Pavilion is too big, and my brain needs time to adapt."
Fang Che replied.
"Then take your time to adapt."
The person behind Fang Che's desk spoke up, "Ren Chang, Executive Ren, as a senior executive, you should always remind Executive Fang Che if he has any questions."
Ren Chang had white hair, a wrinkled face, and a stooped back. He repeatedly assured, "Vice Palace Lord, please rest assured. I'll do my best."
Fan Tian Tiao left.
Soon, someone delivered all of Fang Che's belongings: writing utensils, decorations, daily necessities, and standard weapons, among other things.
Xiao Tang was very quick to help Fang Che organize his things, placing them in their designated spots with skilled movements.
It was clear that he had done this many times before.
"Xiao Tang, what have you been doing these past three years?" Fang Che asked.
"In the first year, I patrolled the streets, but because I was too timid, I was beaten and sent back. So, I've been doing miscellaneous tasks in the Executive Hall ever since. But now that my cultivation has improved, I can handle street patrols too."
"Oh, how much have you improved?"
"Three years ago, I was an Innate Grand Master First Rank, and now I've reached the early stages of the Second Rank."
Fang Che nodded in approval, "That's fast."
"It's not bad."
Xiao Tang said, "Thanks to my brother-in-law. He's the Hall Master of the Combat Hall in the Guardian Pavilion."
Fang Che immediately understood and said, "Oh, my apologies, my apologies."
"Hey, Officer Fang, you're being too polite. My brother-in-law is my brother-in-law, and I am who I am. I am your subordinate. If you have any tasks, just give the orders. Don't worry about anything."
"I understand, I understand."
Fang Che smiled and asked, "How many officers are there in total?"
"Over two hundred, divided into two large halls. This side is Hall Number Two, and there's another one across the way."
Xiao Tang placed a book of rules for the Guardian Pavilion on the table, "You can read this when you have time."
"Okay."
"Officer Fang, you're so young. How old are you this year?"
"Eighteen."
"Oh... You're so young, the same age as my younger brother. I feel a sense of familiarity when I look at you."
Fang Che's expression turned serious, "Tang Zheng!"
"At your service, sir!"
"Who gave you the guts to talk to me like that? Do you think I'm your younger brother? Huh?"
Fang Che released a hint of his domineering aura.
Instantly, Tang Zheng broke out in a cold sweat and almost knelt down.
"Officer... Officer Fang, I won't dare to do it again."
"Get to work! Go fetch water and make tea! Hurry up! Were you chatting with me? Is this your job? You can come when I need you, and when I don't, you should keep quiet, right?"
"I understand, I understand!"
Xiao Tang, drenched in sweat, left.
Fang Che hummed and sat down with a stern expression.
From the first impression, Xiao Tang seemed slippery. Moreover, after Fan Tian Tiao left, he immediately brought up his uncle, the War Hall Master.
Fang Che understood what this meant.
He was even more aware that there were many people like this in the Guardian Pavilion.
After driving Xiao Tang away, if the next person acted the same, he would just directly order them around without any courtesy.
After all, in the eyes of Fan Tian Tiao and the others, he was a spy for the One Heart Sect, and the chances of being promoted or gaining merit were slim. So, he might as well start training these officers first.
Fang Che didn't feel bothered by these trivial matters.
After all, if he wanted to take the path of a spy, this was an inevitable step.
To endure the hardships of the Guardian Pavilion, he had to withstand it.
In his undercover life, it was impossible to face blood and gore every day. That was not feasible.
But the only thing on his mind now was Sun Yuan's head still hanging on the city wall. This matter had to be dealt with as soon as possible.
He couldn't let trivial matters tie him down.
Moreover, the people who killed Sun Yuan were definitely still within the White Cloud Continent. On this point, Fang Che was certain. Based on their strength and experience in the martial world, they should be able to find him.
Why haven't they come yet?
Just as he was thinking, he heard a voice say, "Officer Fang, you sure have a big official aura!"
The voice had a peculiar tone.
Fang Che turned around and saw a burly man looking at him with disdain. From his attire, he was also an officer.
Obviously, he was dissatisfied with Fang Che's earlier reprimand of Xiao Tang.
"What's the matter? You don't agree?"
Fang Che sent the words back at him.
"How dare you speak to me like that?"
The man slammed the table and stood up, "I don't know how to respect my seniors!"
"You're full of it! I'm here to take over the shift, not to respect my seniors. When I discipline my people, it's none of some senior's business to point fingers. Don't you agree? Go practice some more!"
Fang Che showed no courtesy.
At this moment, the forty to fifty officers still in the Officer Hall all had discontent on their faces.
"Junior! On your first day here, don't be so arrogant!"
"So what if I am? What about it?" Fang Che slammed the table.
Instantly, the hall was in an uproar.
"Come out, I'll teach you what it means to respect your elders!"
...
A moment later.
Over thirty officers, with faces as red as pigs, followed the untainted Fang Che into the hall, each with a dejected expression.
At Fang Che's table.
Xiao Tang, trembling, was making tea.
This Officer Fang was too fierce.
One person had beaten over thirty officers!
"Starting today, I'm in charge here. Tang Zheng! I'm officially telling you, even if your brother-in-law is the Hall Master, it doesn't matter! Unless he transfers you out, but under my command, there are no exceptions. If you can't do your job well, I'll skin you alive!"
Fang Che crossed his arms and looked at the officers in front of him, "As for the rest of you, be more obedient from now on! I don't believe in anything else, I only believe in fists!"
"Don't point fingers at me one by one. We're all officers, what are you showing off? If you have the skills, get promoted to Chief Officer. Get promoted to Hall Master. Right?"
"I really don't want to beat you up. I'm telling the truth, it's a waste of my strength.
After saying this, he took a sip of the tea he had just poured.
Xiao Tang didn't dare to resist and obediently turned to do his work.
The other officers also didn't dare to make a sound, and the atmosphere immediately quieted down.
The officers who hadn't acted were surprised in their hearts.
They hadn't expected a dominant figure like this to appear today.
Generally, when one reaches the rank of General, they can take up the position of an officer. After all, it's just a low-level position.
But for one officer to be able to beat so many others, this was truly the first time they had seen such a thing!
Moreover, he was still so young.
(End of Chapter)
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