"Some people harbor ill intentions, two-faced and treacherous, Mr. Chen sees all but chooses not to fuss over it too much."
"But I, Li Yuan, am narrow-minded and cannot tolerate a speck of sand in my eyes!"
"I declare here, from this moment on, the Ding Fire Department will have only one voice, that is Mr. Chen’s voice! Only one perspective, that is Mr. Chen’s perspective!"
"If anyone dares to deceive behind the scenes..."
Li Yuan’s gaze swept through the crowd, her eyes filled with fierce and cold murderous intent, and she said in a low voice: "Don’t blame me for being ruthless!"
The Serpent Bone Blade in her hand sang, and the domineering Sword Intent soared into the sky!
There seemed to be the sound of a tiger’s roar!
The Assistant Officers’ minds trembled, their faces turned pale, and the atmosphere became dead silent.
At this moment, Qin Shou shouted loudly: "Mr. Chen is kind and generous, such a superior officer, we are willing to dedicate our lives!"
Everyone came to their senses, and all shouted together:
"We are willing to dedicate our lives!"
"We are willing to dedicate our lives!"
Their coordinated voices echoed in the air above the grounds.
Qiu Longgang watched this scene, feeling a bit envious.
With such loyal and capable subordinates, how could he worry about not securing his position as a Hundred Household Officer?
Li Yuan nodded satisfiedly and waved her hand: "Disperse, everyone, back to your positions."
The Assistant Officers responded loudly and scattered.
Li Yuan turned around and walked towards the Government, suddenly catching a glimpse of a tall figure, her cold demeanor instantly softened, as if ice and snow melted under the warm sun.
"Mr. Chen, you’re back."
Days of separation felt like years.
If there weren’t people around, she would have longed to throw herself into Chen Mo’s arms to relieve the longing through close whispers.
Chen Mo said with a smile: "General Li is quite impressive."
Li Yuan blushed slightly, shaking her head: "It’s all thanks to your prestige."
Chen Mo, hands behind his back, said lightly: "Too much authority may result in losing people’s hearts, a mix of kindness and authority is the way to manage subordinates properly, I’ll properly teach you later... cough, give you some pointers, let you experience my disciplining stick."
Li Yuan instantly understood, her face blushed, and she secretly cursed.
This rascal, daring to say anything in public...
At this moment, a tender voice sounded.
Chen Mo turned around to see, a huge shadow covering him, a mountain-like figure slowly approaching.
People around saluted with folded hands.
Li Kui’s black glossy eyes looked at Chen Mo, her round face smiling, "Mr. Chen, I heard about what happened at Hengjiang Ridge, thank you for saving my brother’s life."
Chen Mo was stunned, "Your brother is..."
"Third-class Tributor of the Demon Suppression Department, Li Siya," said Li Kui.
Chen Mo was taken aback.
Looking at her robust and mighty figure, it was hard to associate her with the graceful and elegant Li Gongfeng... They didn’t seem to belong to the same style at all!
Li Kui said: "Jian Yinsan is under investigation, I’ll temporarily manage the affairs, you can come to me anytime if there’s anything."
Saying this, she patted Chen Mo’s shoulder.
Suddenly, her expression became slightly stunned, her fingers carefully pinched.
"Strange, the Root Bone seems different?"
"This bone, muscle, and sinew, simply a natural Body Refining Material..."
Supposing Chen Mo had some serendipity, Li Kui didn’t ask further, tilting her head she took out a jade token from her bosom, engraved with the character "Martial."
"This is a pass for the Heavenly Martial Arena, you can come to practice when you have time, don’t waste such good talent."
The Heavenly Martial Arena, a special cultivation place built by the court for military officers.
Inside there are medicinal liquids for tempering bones and sinews, puppets for honing Martial Arts... even a Mountain of Blades and Tomb of Swords that can be experienced to comprehend the Daoist Charm, truly a sacred ground for Martial Arts cultivation.
However, the entrance requirements are strict, to practice there, one must go through multiple approvals.
Normally, someone of a Sixth-Rank official status would not qualify to enter.
Qiu Longgang, watching the jade token with the character "Martial," almost drooled.
Chen Mo bowed with folded hands.
Li Kui waved her hand and left.
Qiu Longgang frowned, puzzled: "That Li Siya is actually Mr. Li’s brother? How do those two not match at all... Wait, didn’t you say that this mission only encountered a few Little Demons? Why did it end up saving Li Siya’s life?"
Suddenly, ripples spread through the air, a majestic male voice resounded:
"Chen Mo has meritorious deeds in exterminating Ji-level Demons, promoted to a Third-class Tributor of the Demon Suppression Department, specially bestowed with a Martial Technique, and three Spirit Pills."
A radiant light flashed, entering Chen Mo’s palm.
The original pattern changed, appearing even more complex and mysterious.
Immediately after, a wooden box appeared out of thin air, floating in front of Chen Mo.
He reached out to take it, opening it to find a Jade Scroll and three red Alchemy Pills inside.
[Received Heavenly Rank Top Grade Martial Technique: Glazed Fire.]
[Received High-grade Spiritual Pills: Leopard Bloodfire Elixir*3.]
Heavenly Rank Top Grade?
Chen Mo was momentarily stunned.
Wasn’t this gift too generous?!
Moreover, as an external member, being promoted to a Third-class Tributor... within the Demon Suppression Department, this was equivalent to a team leader’s authority, with all kinds of talismans, Alchemy Pills, and Magical Treasures available for the taking?
"Thank you, Honorable Counselor."
Chen Mo bowed respectfully.
That authoritative male voice, without more ado, said: "Come visit the Demon Suppression Department more often when you have time."
Then the voice vanished.
"Was today planned to surprise me with gifts?"
"The Demon Suppression Department really is wealthy, no need to say, I’ll frequently visit to thoroughly exploit..."
Chen Mo muttered sneakily.
Noticing Qiu Longgang’s stunned expression, Chen Mo spread his hands, "I wasn’t lying, it was indeed only Ji character Little Demons."
Demon Suppression Department.
In the courtyard, Yuan Junfeng bowed, "Elder Ling, the items have been sent."