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Chapter 66: Returning for the Reward
Chapter 66: Returning for the Reward
Qingzhou, the Demon Suppression Division.
Two horse carriages were parked at the side entrance.
"Miss, shouldn't we send the young master home?" Li Xiaodi jumped down and asked worriedly.
"They're just external injuries. Take him to Master Bai. His medical skills are excellent, and he won't leave any scars."
Li Mujin understood her brother's personality. He detested being regarded as a young master who relied on his family's influence, attributing his current achievements to the support of the Li family... Although this was indeed the truth, without his parents' secret protection, his reckless character would have gotten him killed countless times.
The more others gossiped about it, the more he wanted to prove himself.
And the more impulsive he became, leaving the Li family to clean up after his messes.
Take the river demon incident, for example. With several captains already missing, when they received the blood-stained waist plates, it was clear that they were short-handed. Instead of seeking help from other subordinate officers, he stubbornly rushed in, hoping to take advantage of the situation.
If not for the variable of Shen Yi, he would have endangered the entire group in Shuiyun Village.
Now, with just some external injuries, they were lucky to be unscathed.
"He deserves to lie down for a month and reflect on his actions."
At these words, Li Xiaodi helplessly explained, "The young master has become much more calm lately. First, there was the matter with Fang Heng, who was chosen as the general's disciple, and then the incident in Bayun County... That's what made him anxious."
As he spoke, he glanced at the figure in front of them with his peripheral vision.
It must be said that for someone to stimulate the young master like this, it probably wasn't just good luck that got him close to Lin. With this kind of strength, given time, he would be another powerful figure like Fang Heng.
Both came from humble backgrounds. Fang Heng caught the general's eye by fighting alone and risking his life to kill a late-stage Jade Liquid Realm demon, thus rising to the rank of Three Pattern Captain.
In comparison, Shen Yi was slightly inferior, as the river demon he killed was already exhausted. But let's not forget that his realm was far below Fang Heng's.
This achievement was even more shocking than Fang's.
Thinking of this, Li Xiaodi shook his head and looked at Li Xinhan, who was wrapped up like a dumpling, with some sympathy. He went inside to call for help to carry the injured pair into the Demon Suppression Division.
"Please come in, Captain Shen. It's time for your reward."
Li Mujin stepped aside and gestured with a smile.
Following her lead, Shen Yi soon arrived at the door of the External Affairs Hall.
The originally bustling captains paused in their tracks when they noticed the dense demonic blood aura on the young man, and they couldn't help but slow down, casting admiring glances his way.
Coincidentally, a Two Pattern Captain who was exiting the hall also stepped aside and congratulated him, "Congratulations, brother, on your victorious return."
Being watched by so many people at once.
Shen Yi felt slightly uncomfortable and nodded in response, "Thank you."
He then followed Li Mujin into the yamen.
Inside was a smooth and shiny counter, behind which stood a man and a woman.
They wore the same ink-colored shirts, but there was a difference on their shoulders.
Unlike the ferocious golden wolves of the outer camp, the pair had a golden eagle embroidered on their clothes, its eyes piercing.
The fierce wolf travels a thousand miles, the golden eagle spies the four directions.
As Liu Xiujie had introduced, although the two inner camp captains wore polite smiles, their entire beings exuded an air of nobility distinct from the outer camp captains, indicating their higher status.
Li Mujin pushed the booklet from the Shuiyun Village yamen across the counter, "All the captains who went to observe the ceremony are dead. There was a Jade Liquid Realm demon involved, but it has been subdued."
Upon hearing this, the inner camp woman's face showed no sadness, and her smile even became more sincere. It seemed she knew the Li siblings, and without mentioning the deceased, she exclaimed, "Xinhan is going to be promoted to a subordinate general. I'll have to call him 'Sir' from now on."
The few outer camp captains beside them glanced coldly at her, but they didn't dare say anything more and turned to leave the External Affairs Hall.
Although he was unfamiliar with the name, it was not entirely unheard of for the leader's achievements to be listed after their subordinates'. Still, it was extremely rare.
Especially considering Li Xinhan's situation, where he was just one top merit away from a promotion.
It made the whole situation even more puzzling.
He continued reading, and his eyes narrowed slightly as he asked, "Was the river spirit you exterminated the one from Shuiyun Village?"
The man looked up in surprise and finally directed his gaze towards the silent young man standing behind Li Mujin.
After a moment, he chuckled and said, "Your concealment skills are impressive, brother. I presume you're another expert invited by the Li family patriarch. Following the rules, you should be promoted by one rank. As for your reward, do you prefer martial arts or precious pills?"
Finally, he got to the interesting part.
Shen Yi stepped forward, his goal clear: "I want the Wind, Thunder, and Sun Fusion Manual."
Upon hearing this request, the two people behind the counter fell silent and exchanged a glance, their faces now carrying a hint of reverence.
So he wanted this martial arts internal skill. Was he really at the Initial Realm?
They had initially thought he was here to vouch for Li Xinhan, but it turned out he was here to claim credit for himself.
What kind of background did he have...
They quickly composed themselves and turned to go inside. After the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, they returned with a brand-new ink-colored shirt, a copy of the martial arts manual, and a bottle of pills.
"According to the old rules, you can just leave the old shirt here, and we'll send someone to pick it up. We had someone transcribe this copy of the manual in advance to save you the trouble. As for the pills, new recruits to the Demon Suppression Division are entitled to a ten-year bath in medicinal liquid, but since you probably won't need it, we can exchange it for Qi-gathering Pills at a discounted price."
The woman placed the items on the table with a smile.
The man, on the other hand, took out another pill bottle from his sleeve and said, "Those are from the court. This is a small token of our appreciation and a gesture of our sincerity."
Li Mujin turned her head away, her gaze shifting elsewhere.
Shen Yi collected the items but left behind the extra bottle of pills. Calmly, he said, "Thank you for your kind intentions. I appreciate the gesture."
Although he was unwilling to get entangled with them, he did not deliberately act aloof and disdainful.
He turned and left the External Affairs Hall.
Li Mujin followed him out and said with a smile, "So you're that averse to being associated with the Qingzhou disciples?"
Shen Yi stopped in his tracks and turned back, replying in a gentle voice, "Your relationship with them is useful, but the more it's used, the more likely I'll have to change my surname."
Like just now, the ten-year medicinal bath was exchanged for Qi-gathering Pills.
Such perks were technically available, but if they weren't mentioned, it was as if they didn't exist.
Someone would come to collect the shirt, and the martial arts manual had already been transcribed by someone else...
It seemed that as long as one had some background, these trivial matters would be quietly taken care of without a fuss.
Everyone liked convenience, but everything came with a price.
"Why bother drawing such clear lines?" Li Mujin stretched her body and blinked. "According to that little rascal Li Xinhan, they want to invite you to be their Grand Mentor and even marry off their sister to you. Who knows, you might become family in the future."
Shen Yi looked into her flickering eyes and thought for a moment before replying with added seriousness, "It's better to keep things clear."
"Tsk, you're no fun."
Li Mujin put her hands behind her back and walked ahead, "I'll take you to see your accommodations. Those few will probably have to stay at the medical hall for a while, so you'll have to stay alone for the time being."
As she turned, her tone remained casual, and her demeanor was still playful, but her eyes narrowed slightly.
(End of Chapter)
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