Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 912 - Arrangement

Chapter 912: Chapter 912 Arrangement

Chapter 912 -912 Arrangement

On the fifth day after leaving Jiangyuan City, Wang Chen had once again returned to this prefectural city.

The first thing he did after his return was to head to Iron Furnace Camp to find his master, Wan Hui, and return the horse.

As soon as they met, Wan Hui asked, “Did you take care of everything?”

“I did.”

Wang Chen nodded and simultaneously presented a gift he had prepared in advance, “This is a small token of appreciation from your disciple. Please accept it.”

Previously, when he had started his apprenticeship, he had not presented a customary gift, and this was to make up for that.

“I appreciate it.”

Wan Hui smiled happily.

He took Wang Chen as a disciple to pass on his mantle, and because he understood Wang Chen’s situation, he had never been concerned about the customary gift.

Chief Instructor Wan was not short of such things.

But he was still very pleased that Wang Chen remembered their master-disciple bond.

Wan Hui was momentarily stunned when he opened the wooden box Wang Chen handed over.

Inside the wooden box lay a piece of Old Mountain Ginseng, its root system intact, its skin’s texture and rings indicated an age of almost two to three hundred years!

One must realize that times have changed; centuries ago, a hundred-year-old ginseng was considered precious, but a two to three hundred-year-old Old Mountain Ginseng was truly a treasure, worthy of the title “treasure ginseng.”

Its price was naturally very high, and even with money, it might not be available for purchase.

After all, such a powerful tonic could save lives and treat illnesses, as well as strengthen vitality and replenish blood; the demand was too great.

Wan Hui was already advanced in years and had sustained serious injuries before, making it nearly impossible for him to die a natural death.

But this Old Mountain Ginseng could unlock much of his potential, allowing him to live for several more years!

Wan Hui had not expected Wang Chen to give such a gift.

He did not care for gold and jewels, but it was hard to decline a treasure ginseng.

Closing the lid, the General Flag of the Blood Cloak Guard couldn’t help but ask, “Did you bring back your family’s possessions?”

“I brought back a part.”

Wang Chen replied, “Enemies and family property are still left behind; I will retrieve them later.”

Wan Hui felt a surge of emotion.

His greatest fear was that Wang Chen, being young and impetuous, would ignore the difference in strength and rashly seek revenge in Anyang, risking his life in vain.

However, Wang Chen was so mature he did not seem like a teenager of just fifteen or sixteen, his calmness was almost frightening!

This young man would surely achieve greatness!

“I shall accept your gift with no reservations!”

Wan Hui decisively kept the wooden box, then said, “You are about to take up a post in the lower prefectures and counties, and it would be very inconvenient without a mount. The Yellow Fatty Horse outside can be kept by you; you need not return it.”

Actually, the fine horse was not his, but buying it with silver was not an issue.

Compared to the Old Mountain Ginseng that Wang Chen had gifted, the Yellow Fatty Horse paled in value!

Wang Chen expressed his thanks with a fist salute, “Thank you, Master.”

He was not being polite because this mount was indeed excellent, capable of traveling a thousand miles in a day and night, making it extremely convenient for transportation.

“We as master and pupil need not stand on ceremony.”

Wan Hui waved his hand and then took out a thick book from his bosom, “This secret record details the decades of experience and insights I’ve gained while serving as a member of the Blood Cloak Guard. Keep it with you and look through it when you can; you might find it beneficial.”

Wang Chen hurriedly received it with both hands, “Thank you, Master!”

Wan Hui chuckled and said, “Go, Hundred Household Wei is waiting for you in the city, he has already arranged your posting, so I won’t accompany you there.”

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to spend more time with his disciple Wang Chen, but time was too tight. If Wang Chen had returned a day later, there might have been trouble.

Wang Chen was somewhat surprised, but he still followed his master’s arrangement and left Iron Furnace Camp to hurry back to Jiangyuan City.

This time, Wang Chen, dressed in the flying fish suit, strode into the Capital Guard Yamen with great composure.

“You’ve come at just the right time.”

As soon as he saw Wei Zhengxiong, the Blood Cloak Guard Hundred Household took Wang Chen to the office and handed him a badge and a letter of appointment.

“There is a shortage of manpower recently, and all the newcomers in your cohort must be assigned to take up positions in the prefectural and county cities.”

Wei Zhengxiong said, “I originally wanted to place you in the prefecture city, but that smiling tiger played tricks, so I didn’t get the spot for the prefecture city, and you had to be sent down to the county city instead.”

Wang Chen knew who the ‘smiling tiger’ referred to by Wei Zhengxiong was, but he didn’t care: “The county city is also good.”

Prefecture, prefecture city, and county were the administrative units of Great Liang. As a new Blood Cloak Guard, except for those with extremely solid connections, Wang Chen had no possibility of staying in Jiangyuan City.

The logical second choice was the prefecture city below.

But Wang Chen also accepted the idea of working in the county city, as a low starting point wasn’t a problem.

Wei Zhengxiong sighed, “The world is chaotic now. In the past, new Blood Cloak Guards were at most sent down to the prefecture city, there was no reason to be stationed in a county city.”

As he said this, his voice grew softer: “Wang Chen, after you get there, follow the seniors to learn and observe more, don’t try to stand out forcibly, protecting yourself is the most important, understand?”

Wang Chen nodded, “I will bear it in mind!”

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“As long as you achieve a few merits, I can transfer you back up here, returning to Jiangyuan City is not impossible.”

Wei Zhengxiong pondered for a moment and said, “I’ve arranged for you to go to Linjiang County, where the Heretical Sects have been quite troublesome recently. There should be plenty of opportunities to prove yourself, so seize them if you can.”

The promotion system of the Blood Cloak Guard was very complete, starting from the lowest rank of Guard, one needed to accumulate merits to be promoted.

Junior Flag, General Flag, Head of the Hundred Households, Thousand Household, Capital Guard Commander…

Although there were many underhand practices within it, it was undoubtedly more fair than the civil official system.

Those without strength and accomplishments couldn’t rise by just flattering, and even if they did, they couldn’t bear the responsibilities they should.

After all, the Blood Cloak Guards faced the fiercest enemies!

Wei Zhengxiong then told Wang Chen quite a bit about Linjiang County.

Linjiang County was under Donglu Prefecture, the largest county belonging among the upper-level counties, with a population of several hundred thousand.

Although the county city wasn’t as prosperous as the prefecture city, it was still home to many people.

Originally, Linjiang County was rather peaceful, but in the past two years, there had been many strange events, suspected to be the work of demons, with the local Heretical Sects reviving from their ashes, even establishing evil shrines and temples for worship.

To eliminate demon foes and heretics, the Blood Cloak Guards of Linjiang County paid a high price, losing many in their ranks during operations, and were now in urgent need of fresh blood.

Under such circumstances, Wei Zhengxiong shouldn’t have assigned Wang Chen to go there.

However, Linjiang County was his hometown, and the Wei Family of Linjiang could be considered a local power; thus, Wang Chen wouldn’t be completely without support there.

Moreover, finding a peaceful place was too difficult nowadays; compared to that, Linjiang County was actually a good choice!

Most importantly, if Wang Chen accomplished some feats in Linjiang County, then Wei Zhengxiong of the prefectural city would have a strong case to advocate for him.

Naturally, Wang Chen had no objections to this.

Due to the urgent demands from Linjiang County and the fact that Wang Chen’s appointment had already come through, he didn’t even spend a night in Jiangyuan City but hurriedly set off for the county city.

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