6kv Chapter 75 Promotion to Demon-Suppressing Guard
Chapter 75 Promotion to Demon-Suppressing Guard
Shock...envy...jealousy...disbelief...a mix of emotions.
Xuan Le and Yu Cang's faces instantly turned as red as pig liver, then turned deathly pale, as if they had been slapped countless times in public, wishing they could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Their earlier mockery and smugness now seem like the most ridiculous joke.
"Commander Ke."
Just as the atmosphere was almost frozen, another sound came from another direction.
Three men dressed in black, close-fitting outfits, with black robes embroidered with strange silver patterns, walked steadily towards them.
The leader had a handsome face, deep, unfathomable eyes, and an aura that was calm and composed.
"The Demon Suppression Division! It's someone from the Demon Suppression Division!"
"That one seems to be... Gu Zhenxie Lieutenant of Gu Wangzhou, under the command of Lord Shen Yi!"
The crowd stirred again.
The Demon Suppression Division, dedicated to slaying demons and eliminating evil, holds a position and authority no less than that of the bandit army.
Gu Wangzhou walked up and first bowed to Ke Jinglan, saying, "Commander Ke."
Ke Jinglan's arrogance faded, and he bowed respectfully, seemingly somewhat wary of the newcomer.
Gu Wangzhou nodded slightly, then turned to Jiang Qi and Zhang Xiao with a gentle smile:
"Gu Wangzhou, the Demon Suppression Division's Commandant of Evil Suppression, has been ordered by the Lord to specially invite the two of you to join the Demon Suppression Division."
Demon Suppressor! Bone Strengthening Realm!
The crowd fell silent for a moment.
Instead,
The bandit army and the Demon Suppression Bureau are trying to kidnap people?!
Moreover, the one from the Demon Suppression Division was a Demon Suppression Officer at the Strong Bone Realm!
If the appearance of the bandit army was shocking, then the arrival of the Demon Suppression Division made everyone extremely envious.
Ke Jinglan's expression remained unchanged, but his gaze became even sharper. He first glanced at Gu Wangzhou, then looked at Jiang Qi and Zhang Xiao, waiting for their choice.
Zhang Xiao looked around, a conflict flashing across his face.
The bandit army was renowned, and Ke Jinglan was its idol;
The Demon Suppression Division is mysterious, powerful, and has a deep background...
Both options are good, and both are financially viable…
Borrowing money should be easy... but it's really a dilemma.
He instinctively looked at Jiang Qi and whispered, "Brother Jiang... what's your choice?"
Jiang Qi's gaze was calm, but his mind was racing.
The bandit army, directly under the imperial court, earned their positions through military achievements and held a prestigious status.
However... during the Battle of Blackfish Bay, this genius commander had been investigating him, and his infiltration of the bandit army added to the risks.
The Demon Suppression Division is in charge of evil spirits and demons, and there must be many secrets within it that are difficult for outsiders to know.
For example, the "black charcoal" he obtained after killing the evil spirits might have relevant information within the Demon Suppression Division.
After a moment's thought, I made up my mind.
He first clasped his hands in a salute to Ke Jinglan, then turned to Gu Wangzhou: "I am willing to join the Demon Suppression Division."
Seeing this, Zhang Xiao followed suit almost without hesitation, clasping his hands in a fist salute: "Zhang Xiao is willing to join the Demon Suppression Division."
"Good!" Gu Wangzhou's face showed satisfaction.
Ke Jinglan glanced at Jiang Qi, said nothing more, and left with his two deputies.
He didn't care much about what happened today; they were just two martial artists, insignificant.
But he was still somewhat surprised.
What is so special about these two people that they could entice Gu Wangzhou, the Commandant of the Evil Suppression, to personally appear and invite them?
"Come with me." Gu Wangzhou smiled, then led Jiang Qi and Zhang Xiao out of the crowd.
......
Leaving the military square, we walked through the streets and alleys until we arrived at a heavily guarded building.
Surrounded by towering black stone walls, the two statues in front of the gate are not stone lions, but rather ferocious-looking beast sculptures meant to ward off evil.
Above the dark red lacquered door hangs a plaque with gold characters on a black background—Demon Suppression Division.
The four black-robed guards at the entrance exuded a powerful aura and had sharp eyes. Upon seeing Gu Wangzhou, they all clasped their hands in a salute: "Gu Zhenxie Commandant!"
Gu Wangzhou nodded slightly and led Jiang Qi and Zhang Xiao inside.
Upon entering, Jiang Qi immediately sensed a faint but palpable sense of dread and chill.
The courtyard's architecture is austere and simple, with black tiles and gray walls. Specially made bronze bells hang from the eaves, their clear, cool sounds echoing in the breeze.
After passing through several heavily guarded gates, we arrived at a large courtyard.
Inside the courtyard, there were three people: two men and one woman.
"Let me formally introduce myself again. My name is Gu Wangzhou, and I am the Demon Suppression Division's Evil Suppression Officer." Gu Wangzhou stopped in his tracks.
Then, turning to the three people, he said, "You can also introduce yourselves."
The young man at the head of the group had a cold expression and slightly raised his chin: "Fu Chenyi."
Another man with a kind face clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, "Meng Yan, you must be Jiang Qi and Zhang Xiao."
The woman beside him, with her striking features, stepped forward warmly and said, "Ji Yin, if you two have any questions in the future, you can always come to me."
Jiang Qi and Zhang Xiao hurriedly bowed and greeted: "Greetings, Commander Fu, Commander Meng, Commander Ji."
On the way here, Gu Wangchuan mentioned that these three people were all Zhenxiewei of the Zhenmo Division.
"This is the complete 'Resilient Blood Technique.' What you learned in front of the Blood Stone during the assessment was only a superficial understanding. The real power of this secret technique lies in the fact that, when practiced to a high level, it can reduce the consumption of blood and qi by 50%, which is of great use in prolonged battles, pursuit, and escape."
After the introduction, Gu Wangchuan revealed his secret technique.
"Thank you, Commandant Gu Zhenxie." Jiang Qi bowed respectfully.
The official martial arts system is truly different. This "Resilient Blood Technique" can actually reduce the consumption of Qi and Blood by 50%, which is equivalent to having 50% more Qi and Blood than an ordinary martial artist!
Add to that the Blood-Containing ability, and you have a 1.5-fold advantage in Qi and Blood.
"Within the Demon Suppression Division, all martial arts techniques must be exchanged for merits," Gu Wangzhou added. "However, since you two are newcomers, Lord Shen has granted you special permission to each choose one technique from the basic weapon arsenal."
He gestured for Meng Yan to unfold a booklet, which listed the names and brief descriptions of dozens of martial arts techniques.
"Knife techniques, spear techniques, fist and palm techniques, body techniques, protective qi... although the categories are not top-notch, they are all practical skills."
Jiang Qi's eyes lit up slightly; there were actually martial arts techniques to choose from.
Moreover, although this Gu Zhenxie Wei said it wasn't top-tier, the techniques displayed in the booklet were all high-level martial arts that were hard to find elsewhere.
Generous, truly generous.
But which one should I choose?
For offensive purposes, the "Azure Wave Breaking Blade" and the class skill "Shadow Slash" should be sufficient.
In terms of defense, the black armor I got from Yan Beifeng is decent, but as the opponents get stronger, it's starting to become inadequate...
"I choose 'True Martial Qi'," Jiang Qi said.
I still vividly remember the strength of the Blood Qi Defense of the River-Turning Flood Dragon during the battle at Black Fish Bay.
Zhang Xiao scratched his head and chose the "Breaking Army Spear Technique".
Gu Wangzhou nodded slightly: "Go to the office later to pick up a copy of the manual. I have other important matters to attend to. You two can have Ji Yin and Meng Yan take you around to familiarize yourselves with the affairs of the office."
After saying this, he gave Ji Yin and the other two a few instructions and then left.
Fu Chenyi glanced at Jiang Qi and Zhang Xiao, then followed them away.
Normally, they would only recruit two Demon Suppression Guards. Let alone the four Demon Suppression Captains, it would be good enough if they had an old Demon Suppression Guard to lead them.
But Shen Yi wanted to let the four of them see their potential, so he met them here.
After a while, Fu Chenyi didn't find anything special about the two of them, so he didn't pay much attention to it.
After Gu Wangzhou and Fu Chenyi left, Ji Yin smiled and took out two dark silver metal round tokens, handing them to Jiang Qi and Zhang Xiao respectively.
"This is a talisman for suppressing evil spirits. It can be activated by infusing it with vital energy. This talisman has three functions. First, it can sense the evil spirits and yin energy within a radius of ten feet;
Secondly, if in danger, it can be activated to request assistance from nearby demon-suppressing guards; thirdly, it also serves as proof of merit.
"Thank you, Commander Xie Zhenxie," Jiang Qi and Zhang Xiao said in greeting.
"Come on, let me show you around the Demon Suppression Division."
Ji Yin and Meng Yan led Jiang Qi and Zhang Xiao through the training ground and along the corridor.
"The Demon Suppression Division is divided into the Patrol Division, the Evil Extermination Division, the Prison Division, and the Affairs Division. We are in the Evil Extermination Division, under Lord Shen's command, and are specifically responsible for eliminating evil and monsters."
That's the main drill ground, used for daily training; that's the administration office, where you can exchange your merits recorded in the Demon-Suppressing Order for cultivation techniques, elixirs, weapons, armor, and other items...
Meng Yan added, "The weakest personnel in the department must be at least at the mid-stage of the Blood Endurance Realm and pass the assessment. Under our leader, there are seven people in your batch, including the two of you."