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Chapter 91: Recognition and Promotion
Chapter 91: Recognition and Promotion
Fang Heng blinked, standing dumbfounded.
Before him, a demonic steed was being led by a subordinate general, Hong. In front of the steed, over twenty Golden Eagle military officers who had returned from Qingfeng Mountain stood solemnly on either side of a young man.
Today, the External Affairs Hall was being managed by two female officers from the Inner Camp. They carefully took out items and handed them over to their colleagues.
First, they presented a neatly folded large cloak. Its wide sleeves and long hem exuded a silky smooth texture, adorned with an emblem of a fierce wolf devouring the moon, symbolizing the Outer Camp and adding a touch of murderous aura.
Next, they offered a waist belt made of precious jade and a hair crown with intricate gold filigree and wolf patterns, exuding grandeur and dignity.
"Whoa! A promotion to Subordinate General!"
The surrounding crowd of military officers, who had gathered out of curiosity, initially expected some urgent matter that brought a demonic steed into the Town Demon Office. Now, they witnessed a colleague's promotion, and they couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy.
As dangerous as Qingfeng Mountain was, keeping ordinary people awake at night in fear of being assigned there, for those with true prowess, it presented a rare opportunity. And this colleague's promotion was exceptionally swift!
Just then, the second female officer from the Inner Camp took out a new ink-colored shirt.
The officers glanced at it casually, intending to shift their gaze, but their bodies suddenly stiffened, and they incredulously looked back.
On the collar of the shirt, instead of cloud patterns, there was an exquisitely embroidered Yin-Yang fish symbol.
Yin-Yang Cosmos!
This was the unique symbol of Chen Qiankun, one of the Twelve Town Demon Generals.
"...!"
The onlookers unconsciously swallowed their dry throats, falling into a sudden silence. The sensation of witnessing a thrilling spectacle quickly faded, and as they exchanged glances, a subtle tension filled the air.
The significance of being a personal subordinate could be summed up in four words:
They've made it.
A plethora of achievements and outstanding capabilities meant that the individual no longer needed to prove themselves.
From now on, they wouldn't have to trek through mountains and rivers, constantly risking their lives. Instead, they would only need to follow the Town Demon General, setting up camps and keeping watch over the demons outside the twelve counties of Qingzhou, maintaining a mutual deterrence without interfering in each other's business.
For the military officers under their command, life would be extremely comfortable. They would only need to stand guard, and it was unlikely they would have to engage in actual combat for years. Even without actively seeking battles, they would still accumulate substantial merit over time through their defensive duties.
If this newly promoted superior was willing to bring a few officers with him on his mission...
In an instant, the crowd of Outer Camp officers eagerly pushed forward, their eyes gleaming with anticipation.
Bai Zimin raised his eyebrows, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
Only Fang Heng's expression changed slightly. The initial joy he felt upon seeing the cloak turned into disappointment when he noticed the Yin-Yang fish symbol.
"We congratulate Officer Shen on his victorious return and successive three-level promotion!"
Aside from those holding the garments, the remaining Golden Eagle officers took a few steps back, then bowed with their hands clasped in front of them, their voices resonating like a mighty bell.
Following their lead, over a hundred officers present, regardless of their affiliation with the Inner or Outer Camp, mirrored their actions. Even Hong Lei, who had been jesting earlier, now had a serious expression on his face as he loosened his grip on the reins and bowed respectfully, "Congratulations, Officer Shen!"
"What are you staring at? Don't you have hands?" Bai Zimin glanced at Fang Heng beside him.
"..." Fang Heng hung his arms limply, trying to shake them a little.
Bai Zimin raised his palms in exasperation, feeling that he shouldn't have left home today.
Among the disciples of the Commander, the highest rank one could achieve was that of a Subordinate General, and there was no precedent for becoming a personal subordinate to another.
Even Jiang Shiji, after the Town Demon General of Yushan County met his demise, had to employ bloody means to suppress Yushan City before she could directly ascend to the position of General.
Therefore... Bai Zimin's rank was indeed slightly lower than Shen Yi's current position.
He sighed.
Being directly promoted from a military officer to a personal subordinate general was unprecedented. Even if there were Dan-condensing demon dragons on Qingfeng Mountain, one would still need to achieve the feat of beheading them to earn such a promotion. How could someone who went to Qingfeng Mountain for a stroll return with no merit whatsoever?
"Has Chen Qiankun lost his mind? This kid has been in the Town Demon Office for less than a month, and he dares to bestow him with anything."
Hearing someone cursing Chen Qiankun, Hong Lei suddenly fixed his gaze on the speaker, just in time to catch the latter half of the sentence.
His expression turned astonished as he exclaimed, "Ah?
Hong Lei's heart skipped a beat, and his pulse quickened.
Which reckless subordinate general was responsible for this? Was he planning to die in bed and laze around like a dog? They brought in such a person, and they didn't even bother to greet him?
It was uncertain if the old man knew about this, but this group of subordinate generals certainly hadn't expected it.
There was an important reason for this...
In less than a month since he joined, he hadn't even received his salary yet. Why would he risk his life for that?!"
"... "
Shen Yi looked around silently, feeling a little uncomfortable with the situation.
After hesitating for a moment, he finally asked, "What about martial arts and elixirs?"
The officers were stunned, and their faces contorted in confusion.
The female officer from the Inner Camp gently covered her mouth, pushed aside a few colleagues, and invited Shen Yi into the External Affairs Hall. She walked behind the counter and took out a piece of paper, "Sir Shen, please let me know what you need, and I will make a list. After everyone returns and their achievements are tallied, we will send them to you right away."
"Anything?" Shen Yi asked in surprise.
To be honest, he didn't expect much. Hong Lei had promised him a low-grade Jade Liquid martial art, and he had captured Dai Bing and the steward, slain the Alligator Dragon, and claimed the Dragon King's head for the Town Demon General.
At the very least, he should get three to five manuals, right?
"Ah?" The girl was stunned and stammered, "If it's a mid-grade Jade Liquid martial art, we do have some here, but there might not be many suitable for you. As for high-grade ones, the External Affairs Hall only has one..."
"I haven't decided yet. Can I—" Shen Yi casually retracted his gaze and cleared his throat. "Can you show me everything you have? I want to take a good look and choose carefully."
As soon as he said this, the Inner Camp officers' faces turned difficult, and they struggled to find the right words, "Sir Shen, in the past, the Town Demon Office has encountered geniuses with photographic memories, sent by outsiders to steal our martial arts... So, we have a rule now... It's not that we don't trust you, Sir Shen, but rules are rules."
The Town Demon Office was indeed luxurious, but it depended on the item in question.
After all, the martial arts and elixirs here were mainly obtained through plunder.
If the aristocratic families had them, the office would have tens or even hundreds of times more. But if the aristocratic families didn't possess something, the office couldn't create it out of thin air.
For example, Jade Liquid martial arts; to martial artists, there wasn't even a concept of "grades."
The so-called "mid-grade" referred to martial arts that the aristocratic families discovered could be improved upon. With their vast resources and long lifespans, they spent time and effort to research and enhance these martial arts, making them far superior to others of the same level.
The reason it was called "mid-grade" was because there were still incomprehensible existences like the General's Five Styles.
For example, the Four Harmonious True Qigong could condense decades of accumulated foundation and release it in a short period. Most people wouldn't even bother to look at such a technique.
The Jade Liquid they accumulated with great difficulty was meant to enhance their strength, speed, and physical body, or to empower their blades with sword qi or blade aura.
This kind of overwhelming true qigong provided numerous ways to utilize qi, but it was not only abstruse and difficult to understand but also rarely used.
After all, once one reached Jade Liquid perfection, they could extend their lifespan by a hundred years. Even with the help of elixirs, it would still take a considerable amount of time to accumulate a foundation again, so who would joke about their life?
With the combined efforts of the entire Qingzhou Town Demon Office, they could only focus their attention on the most important internal skills.
Finally, they deduced the Wind, Thunder, and Sun-Melting Manual that shocked the Twelve Counties.
"Alright then."
His small scheme had failed.
Shen Yi was slightly disappointed, but he didn't show it, "Tempering body techniques and light body footwork."
When they heard the first three words, the two Inner Camp girls froze for a moment.
Was this a coincidence, or was he aiming for that high-grade martial art?
"Sir Shen, have you heard of the Vajra Sect?"
"It's not a major sect, just a second-rate force that barely qualifies."
(End of Chapter)
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