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Chapter 630: 425, your humble official Tao Qingyuan, pays respects to the Commander-in-Chief!_2

Chapter 630: Chapter 425, your humble official Tao Qingyuan, pays respects to the Commander-in-Chief!_2

He alone was factionless, always immersed in his cultivation, and suppressing the key location of the Heavenly Prison.

Xiao Jing had an ordinary appearance, unspectacular at a glance, and the aura of authority about him was the weakest. However, the less remarkable he seemed, the more cautious Chen Yuan was in his regard.

“Your humble servant Chen Yuan pays his respects to all the lords!”

Chen Yuan bowed with his fists clasped, eyes on the ground.

“Stand up.”

Zhang Yantong spoke.

“Thank you, my lord.”

Chen Yuan raised his head to look straight ahead, neither servile nor overbearing.

The Xiao Jing, seated at the foremost left, examined Chen Yuan from head to toe and indifferently said:

“In this exchange, you’ve defeated Yang Yuanqing, thereby avenging a grievance for our Heavenly Patrol Bureau. His Majesty has appointed you as the Great Commander of the Eastern Imperial City; remember to act with caution in the future.”

“Rest assured, my lord, your humble servant understands.”

“Here are your official robes and deployment orders. If there are no objections, you may take up your appointment today. The post of Great Commander of the Eastern Imperial City has been vacant for half a month now. Do not delay too long.”

“Yes, your humble servant understands.”

“Hmm, you may withdraw now.”

“If there is anything in the future, you may report directly to us Divine Envoys,” Wu Tianxi said to Chen Yuan with a light smile.

“Understood.”

“You may leave now.”

“Your humble servant takes his leave.” Chen Yuan bowed his hands, then picked up the official robes that had been placed to one side and turned to leave the Heavenly Patrol Hall. He had thought that today some of the Divine Envoys might offer words of advice.

It turned out it was merely to see him and hand over the official robes and deployment orders.

But he felt no disappointment; they hadn’t expected these Envoys to deliver any earth-shattering edicts. This way… it was quite satisfactory. Next, it was time to take office at the Eastern Imperial City Government!

After Chen Yuan’s departure, the Divine Envoys began their discussion. Wu Tianxi chuckled softly:

“Brother Xiao, what do you think of this lad?”

“Not bad, exceptional talent, unaffected by honor or disgrace, hailing from Jiang He, truly a blessing for our Heavenly Patrol Bureau. When the Great Governor emerges from seclusion and sees such a promising young talent, he will surely be delighted.”

A smile emerged on Xiao Jing’s face.

When deliberating internal affairs, even if there were conflicts among the Divine Envoys, they would largely not show them, particularly with his authority as the chief among the four Envoys.

The other three would also give him due respect.

In his eyes, Chen Yuan was indeed an excellent prospect: first on the Hidden Dragon List, possessing Void Core Cultivation strong enough to defeat Yang Yuanqing, who had True Core Cultivation. Regardless of where one considered him, he was a rare genius.

“Chen Yuan’s talents are indeed exceptional, and I fear that once the Great Governor is out of seclusion, he will take him under his wing for personal guidance. In a few years, our positions might well include a seat for him,” Zhang Yantong concurred.

“Zhang brother is the lucky one. Chen Yuan is close to you; in a few hundred years, I’m afraid the Zhang Family will have to rely on Chen Yuan’s might,” Wu Tianxi commented with a hint of envy.

A Yang Transformation True Master doesn’t break through so easily; each one is a rare find. They too were considering the future. Though they were in their prime,

should there be an unforeseen event one day, they would have to see how strong their families’ legacies were.

After all, the world’s situation was unstable now, with many forces waiting to act. Nobody could tell when a time of chaos might arrive.

And once chaos descended, they, the Divine Envoys at the Yang Transformation Level, would inevitably be on the frontline of the first battle.

“According to me, Jiang He is very close to the Yang Transformation breakthrough. It won’t be long before he is called back to serve in the Capital,” Zuo Tiancheng said gravely.

“Perhaps not. The current court situation isn’t good. Qingzhou is strategically located at the heartland, bordering Blood State. His Majesty might still keep Jiang He there to suppress any Demon Dao or demon unrest.”

“Indeed, during the Chengping Era, a Dan Realm Master was sufficient to govern a state. But now, circumstances in Jianghu are treacherous, with several of the top ten Immortal Sects ready to move. His Majesty might very well contemplate having a Yang Transformation presence in the State Government,” Zhang Yantong interjected.

Zhang Yantong, Wu Tianxi and the others each took turns discussing the great affairs of the world.

As the leading figure, Xiao Jing tapped his fingers on the table and in a change of tone, he said in a deep voice:

“Cao Zhengxian, that damned eunuch, has indeed been jumping around too joyfully lately. Even if this is His Majesty’s will, we cannot keep retreating. Should the Great Governor emerge and see this, he would surely direct his anger at us.”

“His Majesty’s command cannot be disobeyed.”

“Yes, His Majesty is His Majesty, but without his approval, would that old dog Cao Zhengxian dare encroach upon the interests of our Heavenly Patrol Bureau?”

“We have already conceded two of the four Great Commanders of the Imperial City. Absolutely no more conceding in the future. Even if Chen Yuan had lost, I would have refuted the appointment.”

Xiao Jing stated with a grave expression.

The other Envoys fell silent for a moment, their eyes converging on him before someone asked:

“When exactly will the Great Governor emerge?”

“Indeed….”

“Not long now.”

Xiao Jing gazed into the distance, speaking softly.

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Back at the inn, Chen Yuan changed into his new uniform. Although it was still black cloud clothing, the patterns on his robe were now starkly different. A Great Commander of the Imperial City held a rank equivalent to that above the Fifth Rank.

Seemingly on par with Magistrates below, but a Martial Artist differs from a Civil Official. With his power, even an Inspector, of the Fourth Rank, was often less influential.

Without much delay after changing clothes, Chen Yuan was ready to take up his new duties today!

While the Great Commander of the Imperial City was under the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, the Government office was not located within but was independently operated. The Eastern Imperial City Government, naturally, was situated near its corresponding city gate.

This place was considered the most strategic among the four Imperial City Commander positions. During imperial court sessions, half of the officials would enter the Imperial City through here.

Most importantly, it was very close to the Harem!

The Eastern Imperial City Government, also known as Eastern Imperial Bureau.