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Chapter 75: Green Peak Disciple Slaying Demons and Exterminating Evil
Chapter 75: Green Peak Disciple Slaying Demons and Exterminating Evil
"You, lead a group of ten to guard the dense forest below." Hong Lei said, his smile fading as he finished speaking.
He continued walking, his expression seemingly unchanged, but his throat moved slightly.
In an instant, a secret message reached Shen Yi's ears.
"Keep an eye on her for me. Be careful, and report any unusual behavior to me immediately."
This method of transmitting sound directly into Shen Yi's ear made him slightly startled.
Tsk, it seemed there was still much for him to learn.
The person mentioned by the speaker was likely not the two Novice Commanders.
Shen Yi glanced sideways at the woman beside him.
Although she wore a dark robe, she exuded a mature charm, and despite her face being as beautiful as a peach blossom, she tried to maintain a calm demeanor. Her eyes, however, revealed a hint of distraction.
Hong Lei's unexplained amiability towards the youth had clearly attracted the attention of the others.
Except for the one being questioned, the rest of the group curiously glanced at Shen Yi, wondering why, despite being at the same Jade Dew Realm, a Second Rank Warlord was leading a Third Rank Warlord? Moreover, forming a team with just two Jade Dew cultivators seemed a bit extravagant.
Among the many gazes, Zhao Kanlin, who was not far away and wearing a large cloak, was also included. He was sitting by the bonfire, using a stick to stir the charcoal.
He had heard the words "pig brain" more clearly than anyone else.
Zhao Kanlin licked his lips expressionlessly.
Hmph, once they returned to Qingzhou, he would make sure that the one surnamed Hong would never be able to stop crying.
Among the remaining commanders, their cultivation levels were more normal.
There were thirty-eight of them, and only one elderly commander had barely broken through the Jade Dew Realm. He had accumulated merits over the years, and this trip was clearly an opportunity for him to climb higher and extend his lifespan by a hundred years. His demeanor also appeared much younger.
The only thing that puzzled Shen Yi was that all those who had been reassigned here were Second Rank Warlords.
On the contrary, those who had bathed in the medicinal bath, on average, an older group, not a single one was in sight.
"..."
Soon, Hong Lei divided the forty men into the most familiar formation of the Outer Camp.
Shen Yi and the elderly commander each led a group of ten, while the remaining men were personally led by Hong Lei to guard the three sides.
"Set up camp." With the order given, the group separated in an orderly manner.
Just then, a mocking voice sounded.
Zhao Kanlin lazily sat by the bonfire, threw away the stick, and looked up at Shen Yi as he passed by. He waved his hand to stop him, "Hey, little brother, I'm injured and need to rest for a few days. Why don't you come and manage these twenty-odd useless fellows for me?"
"How about it?"
Upon hearing this, the group of people stared in surprise.
Hong Lei, who had just walked away, paused in his steps.
He had never expected that after this stupid pig made a big mistake, he would still have the face to make a fuss here.
The only one who didn't react was the youth in the dark robe with the black sword.
As if he hadn't heard a word, he took a step forward, and with Zhao Kanlin's arm blocking his way, he lightly stepped over it.
Then, he slowly walked down the short slope.
Staring at the slightly thin figure, Zhao Kanlin froze on the ground, and it was only after a moment that he slowly straightened his body.
He hadn't actually expected the other party to agree.
He had just wanted to tease a little, to make Hong Lei feel embarrassed and relieve some of his pent-up frustration.
But now...
The anger in his heart suddenly flared up again, and he forced a smile, easing the awkwardness, "Tsk, what a bold young man. He has a bit of my youthful spirit. Once we return to Qingzhou, I'll definitely make sure to repay him."
Hearing the subtle threat in his words, the Outer Camp commanders clenched their fists, but they were helpless.
Those who could enter the Inner Camp had much stronger backgrounds than them, not to mention that the youth was one of the top young masters within the Inner Camp.
"Which family?"
Hong Lei glanced at him and coldly harrumphed, "The family that can make your grandpa kneel and call them father? Save your breath. Don't make things difficult for yourself."
Although he didn't know the relationship between Fang Heng and the young man, and whether it was as close as he had guessed.
Whatever.
When arguing, one couldn't afford to lose momentum.
If he didn't suppress this fool's arrogance, who knew what kind of trouble he'd cause back in Qingzhou.
"..."
Zhao Kanlin was silenced by that statement, his face twitching slightly.
Obviously, he didn't believe it.
There were no more than ten people in Qingzhou with such an impressive background and such youth. It definitely didn't include an ordinary captain with such a low position.
But he didn't say more, turning and returning to the tent.
Only the others were left, looking at each other, wondering how much truth there was to Deputy Commander Hong's words.
The Golden Eagle Captains, who had been almost directly insulted, silently guarded the tent, occasionally glancing at the corpse not far away, their expressions revealing a hint of sorrow for the dead.
...
At the foot of the small hill.
Ten people followed closely behind Shen Yi.
Except for Dai Bing, whose expression was uncertain, the rest kept their heads down.
The one who dared to offend the deputy commander of the inner camp right from the start, it was unclear if they could offend Zhao, but they certainly couldn't afford to offend him.
"Lord Shen, you rest, we'll set up camp as soon as possible."
As they entered the dense forest, Wang Meng cupped his hands and skillfully wiped a wet, flat bluestone for Shen Yi.
"No need."
Shen Yi shook his head, "We'll do it together, it'll be faster this way."
"Hey, it's no trouble, we're quick and efficient, we're used to it, it won't take long." Wang Meng thought Shen Yi was just being polite.
Shen Yi turned to take the wooden barricade from the person behind him, lightly nodding, and said indifferently, "I have little experience in hunting demons in the wild, so I'll have to trouble you to teach me."
"This..."
Wang Meng was taken aback, then smiled, "This is nothing to teach, it's just hard work."
As he spoke, he continued working and said, "As the saying goes, in mountain cliffs and valleys, seek high ground for survival, in the wilderness... sheltered by water and wind... this is how the wooden barricade should be placed, watch me."
Shen Yi imitated him, a bit awkwardly, but doing his best.
Seeing this, Dai Bing, who had originally planned to sit down, hesitated and walked towards the crowd.
As they talked more, Wang Meng gradually lost his initial uneasiness and lowered his voice, "You didn't need to embarrass that brat, he's just a petty person, cunning and disgusting, bringing trouble upon himself."
Shen Yi raised his eyebrows slightly.
He didn't intend to show off or assert dominance.
He just didn't want to be used as a scapegoat for others seeking credit, dying and being blamed for being useless.
He was just a captain now, if he stopped to chat, and was really assigned to Zhao's command, that would be truly suffocating...
It was better to accumulate more merits and quickly rise to the rank of deputy commander, at least then he'd have more freedom.
He didn't know if he should consider himself unlucky or lucky.
He had only been in the Demon Suppressing Bureau for less than a month and had already encountered two troublesome incidents, whether it was the river demon's rebellion or the sect's stubborn resistance. Other captains might not encounter such situations in decades.
There was danger, but the speed of promotion was also astonishing.
This time, if he returned safely, he would become a third-rank warlord... completing a lifetime's worth of achievements in just one month.
Thinking of this, Shen Yi looked at the tent that was already being set up.
His peripheral vision caught the woman in the distance.
"..."
Dai Bing had set up the campfire and sat on the ground.
She took out her sword and gently polished it.
On the inner side of the sword guard, two neat and small characters had been subtly smoothed out over the years, slightly glaring.
Qingfeng.
(End of Chapter)
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