After he had finished speaking, Suo Danchen and Suo Danyu drew their treasured swords, laid them on the table, and knelt on one knee, motionless.
Then the third, fourth, fifth...
In the end, all the officers of the Tianshui City Guard knelt down in unison, silent, including the heartbroken Suo Linyu.
A quarter of an hour passed, and the hourglass in Suo Lun’s hand ran out. He re-entered the conference hall.
Immediately, he saw over sixty officers kneeling neatly on the ground, with their foreheads touching their knees.
He did not speak but took his seat in the central position of the hall, the seat belonging to the City Lord.
Then, Suo Danchen was the first to come forward, kneel on both knees, holding Suo Lun’s boot, and kiss it, signifying the most thorough loyalty.
This meant, he was not just an officer of Suo Lun but also his servant.
Afterward, every Tianshui City Guard officer came forward in turn, knelt on both knees, and kissed Suo Lun’s boot.
A full quarter of an hour later, all the rituals were finished.
From that moment on, it signified that Suo Lun had completely gained the six thousand-strong Tianshui City Guard, the most elite armed force of Tianshui City.
Suo Lun said, "There are still four thousand rebels within the city. Before dawn, disarm them all and capture them completely. Can it be done?"
"Yes," Suo Danchen said loudly.
These four thousand rebels were mere militia just over half a year ago, forcefully armed by Nurdan using Zhi Li’s money. Though not a rabble, they were not much better off.
If six thousand elite couldn’t take down such an army of four thousand before dawn, they wouldn’t deserve to live.
Suo Lun then said, "There are many of Zhi Ning’s secret forces in Tianshui City, especially her flying pigeon messengers. Root them all out and kill them."
"Yes," Suo Danchen said.
"Good, go and do it," Suo Lun said.
Instantly, over sixty Tianshui City officers exited neatly, and dozens of Suo Lun’s family samurai followed closely. They would keep a close eye on the night’s tasks.
Suo Lun would rather be overcautious than naive.
Undoubtedly, tonight was a sleepless night.
"Alright, it’s over," Suo Lun said to Ye Jingyu, "you take Sister Hongyi to rest."
Suo Lun frowned, disliking the smell of blood in the conference room, and left as well.
In the room, Suo Lun sat with Yan Nai’er guarding by his side.
There were a few more hours until dawn, an excellent opportunity to temper his veins and body, improving his cultivation.
Swallowing Suo Hanyi’s dragon power this time was the strength of a complete dragon samurai, certainly stronger than Meng Tuoluo.
How much he could break through was utterly exhilarating!
Yao Xing said, "Master, do you plan to enhance all attributes, or just one or two?"
"Just strength and agility," Suo Lun said, "Next, I will become a swordsman."
"Yes," Yao Xing said.
Then, it began to release a huge dragon force, impacting Suo Lun’s entire body.
First the veins, then the bones, and finally the muscles.
Pounding, pounding, pounding.
Suo Lun’s strength and agility slowly increased.
When he swallowed a part of Meng Tuoluo’s dragon power, it had already brought a tremendous breakthrough, and this time it was Suo Hanyi’s complete dragon power, stronger than a complete Meng Tuoluo.
This time Suo Lun did not pass out, feeling a series of transformations in his body.
His whole body seemed to be burning, bursting, accompanied by an indescribable pleasure, as if about to float away.
One hour, two hours, three hours...
More than five hours had passed.
Outside, the day was already well advanced.
Suo Lun’s dragon power tempering and enhancement was complete, and he opened his eyes.
Nai’er said, "Suo Danchen and Suo Danyu have been waiting outside for a long time, the matter in Tianshui City is finished, and all four thousand rebel soldiers have been dealt with."
With Heavenly Water Main City settled down, it was time for the decisive battle with the Zhi Ning forces. Sandwiched from both sides, the Zhi Ning Allied Forces were sure to lose.
"Yao Xing, how much have I improved this time?" Suo Lun asked.
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