472: Chapter 168 Trusted Aide 4, Human Emperor’s Dragon Qi!
472: Chapter 168 Trusted Aide 4, Human Emperor’s Dragon Qi!
Wen Rou’s gentle voice floated into the tent, followed by four men and women, each carrying trays, who entered together and knelt on one knee to salute.
“At your service, Feng Tingzhu, Feng Zhansiang!”
“Greetings, Inspector!”
Li Ping’an looked at the two men and two women and knew they were the trusted aides bestowed by His Majesty the Emperor.
He immediately said, “Please rise, all of you.”
The four rose to their feet and looked towards Li Ping’an, as both master and protectors assessed each other.
Li Ping’an hadn’t expected Fenghou to be so generous, sweeping his hand and bringing him four Heavenly Immortal Realm masters as trusted aides.
Although the Human Race was flourishing, it hadn’t reached the point where ‘Heavenly Immortals are as common as dogs, Golden Immortals walk everywhere.’ Li Ping’an, being only a second-rank celestial officer, found such protector arrangements indeed to be somewhat above his standing.
Xing He and Xinghan both had middle-aged faces, one tall and the other short, one with a square and the other with a round face, both exuding a thick aura, imposing without anger.
On them, Li Ping’an keenly sensed traces of Blood Fiend energy.
They must have fought in the southeast of the Western Continent for a long time, as life-taking was severe.
They looked at Li Ping’an, each squeezing out a warm smile, trying to look less ferocious.
Yet, standing before these two Heavenly Immortal men, the two women each displayed different expressions.
The one who had spoken was Feng Tingzhu, who too had a mature appearance, resembling a mortal woman of thirty-three or thirty-four years of age.
Being of the sixth or seventh grade in the Heavenly Immortal Realm, her complexion was naturally fair and radiant, though her expression carried the sense of having weathered the elements.
The one Li Ping’an found truly tricky to handle was the last person…
Her appearance could not be described as gorgeous, but it had a unique charm: a round little face, large almond-shaped eyes, a pair of short thick eyebrows, a cherry-like mouth, and currently just sporting a simple ponytail, looking somewhat spirited, with the muscles on her arms and legs quite pronounced.
In terms of strength, Feng Zhansiang seemed to be the strongest of the four, nearing the peak of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, her oppressive aura towards Li Ping’an markedly strong.
Wen Rou, fearing some displeasure would arise, quickly introduced:
“Ping’an, you really have good fortune as an Inspector!”
“His Majesty not only bestowed many treasures on you, but Minister Feng also sent you four capable generals as your Protectors.”
“This Feng Zhansiang, like your master, is a fifth-grade Martial Herald who has led troops in the Western Continent for many years.
She’s just half a step away from entering the Golden Immortal Realm and is highly favored in her family by Minister Feng.
This time Minister Feng has transferred his most trusted granddaughter to be your trusted aide, evidently intending for you to exert some real strength as you’re on the cusp of attaining immortality, helping her quickly obtain the Dao Fruit of eternal life.”
Li Ping’an was a bit confused at heart.
What’s the situation, this muscular, round-faced big sister, is Minister Feng’s granddaughter?
Li Ping’an inwardly exclaimed in admiration.
Was Minister Feng using him as an Enlightenment Stone or did he have other schemes, or was he openly arranging for his granddaughter to watch over him?
Feng Zhansiang turned her head away, her eyes filled with melancholy.
Li Ping’an fully understood the big sister’s feelings.
A fine fifth-grade Martial Herald, leading troops to kill monsters at the frontier, just waiting to break into the Golden Immortal Realm—a general with illustrious military achievements and limitless prospects—suddenly called over to serve as a trusted aide to a younger man who hadn’t even reached the Yuan Immortal Realm…
Anyone would struggle to accept that.
Beside him, Qing Su frowned slightly, naturally worried that her disciple wouldn’t be able to handle this trusted aide.
Wen Rou took the initiative to step forward, took hold of Feng Zhansiang’s arm, and spoke softly, “Zhansiang, didn’t I tell you all about it on our way here?
If you trust me, stay beside the Inspector for three to five years and give it a try.
You’re bound to gain something.
Minister Feng wants you to come here to gain experience under the Inspector’s guidance.”
Beside her, Feng Tingzhu sighed softly and said to Li Ping’an, “Inspector, please forgive her.
Zhansiang has only cultivated for a thousand years.”
Li Ping’an shook his head with a smile.
Feng Zhansiang had also taken a knee earlier, which essentially meant she accepted the role of a trusted aide; she was just a little emotional at the moment.
Li Ping’an looked at the trays in their hands and immediately noticed the exquisite sword scabbard Feng Zhansiang was holding.
The scabbard for the Xuanyuan Sword!
The scabbard was currently only a foot long, engraved with nine five-clawed golden dragons, each one lifelike, carrying remnants of a supreme royal aura.
The Myriad Manifestation Chart and Cang Yue Bead were already releasing traces of Spiritual Power.
They were quite interested in this sword scabbard.
Unfortunately, the introductions weren’t over yet.
Wen Rou smiled and said, “This is Feng Tingzhu, also of the Feng lineage.
She has previously served in the army, taking charge of clerical duties, and is also well-acquainted with me.”
Feng Tingzhu said formally, “Please take good care of me in the future, Inspector.”
Minister Feng had thought it through quite comprehensively.
Li Ping’an saluted and said, “In this world, I am but a young member of the Human Race, and within the Human Emperor’s army, I am merely a new soldier.
In the future, I would ask Clerk Feng for many reminders.
If there are any mistakes or oversights in my actions, please feel free to point them out.”
Feng Tingzhu’s eyes conveyed a hint of tranquility.
Wen Rou continued, “These are the brothers Xing Han and Xing He, personally trained by our father to be warriors.
But the two of them, one is too impatient, and the other too violent, neither are quite suitable for leading troops, so you’ll have to shape them well.”
The brothers Xinghan and Xing He clasped their fists with a hearty laugh.
One said, “Inspector, we also witnessed you scolding the Left Minister so harshly!
The other added, “From now on, just give us your orders!
We will ascend mountains of swords and descend into seas of flames to ensure your protection!
The Three Alliances have given us strict orders!”
Li Ping’an nodded in satisfaction.
The so-called ‘trained warriors’ were likely the personal guards and attendants of the old man Tianli.