Eternal Sword

Chapter 89: A Bit Too Much

Chen Tang chatted with the fat old man for a while, and then the sky began to brighten.

The sword I wore last night was cut into pieces by the flying sword, leaving only a broken sword.

Chen Tang held the broken knife and practiced the burning wood knife in the room for half an hour.

The space in the guest room is limited, so practicing wood-burning swords is not affected, but practicing boxing is not possible.

Chen Tang went downstairs and came to the open space in the backyard of the inn to practice Fu Hu Quan.

This kind of practice has become his daily routine and he has long been accustomed to it.

At this hour, most people in the inn had already gotten up. Some came to the backyard and were slightly surprised to see Chen Tang practicing boxing.

Soon, some people gathered upstairs and downstairs in the backyard.

Many people from Changze County were also among them.

Chen Tang ignored it and continued practicing.

Almost everyone knows the Sixteen Moves of the Subduing Tiger Fist, it's nothing special.

He is not afraid of others learning from him.

Without meditation and guidance from the mountain travelers, even if you study for ten or eight years, it will be difficult to learn the essence of it, and the best you can do is to reach the level of your predecessor.

The changes in posture, the techniques of exerting force and other details are difficult to understand through simple observation.

"Where did this young man come from? He is not afraid of losing face and has even learned the Subduing Tiger Fist."

Someone in the crowd couldn't help but chuckle, with a mocking look on his face.

Upon hearing this, many people looked in his direction, looking at him as if he were a fool.

Mei Yingxue also laughed and said, "I don't know who is embarrassed. This is Chen Tang, who just succeeded in his qualification yesterday and earned the name of 'Panda Swordsman' when he first arrived in Wu'an County!"

The man's face changed and he realized that he had said the wrong thing.

He didn't go to the training ground yesterday, but he had heard of the name of 'Panda Swordsman'.

The man smiled awkwardly and said, "This brother doesn't have the dark circles under the panda's eyes, so I didn't recognize him. It's my poor eyesight."

Another wealthy man from Changze County said in a deep voice: "My fellow countryman was also very famous in Changze County! The name of the young hero Fu Hu is well-known to everyone!"

"Not bad!"

Another Changze County native also nodded and said, "Young Hero Fu Hu is praised by everyone in our hometown. Anyone who sees him will call him a young hero!"

"When we were coming here, we encountered snow bandits blocking our way. Fortunately, Brother Chen stepped in to resolve the crisis."

At this time, when the four words "Young Hero Fu Hu" were mentioned again, there was no trace of sarcasm in the tone of the people in Changze County.

He praised Chen Tang wildly, as if just being a fellow villager was something he was proud of.

Chen Tang looked normal and calm inside, and left after practicing boxing.

Although this world is very different from the previous life, some things are still the same.

Young Hero Fu Hu was originally a joke.

Now, it is regarded as an honor.

This transformation was only because he succeeded in qualifying his rank. In the eyes of the people in Changze County, a ninth-rank warrior was already a remarkable existence.

What's more, Chen Tang is still young and has a bright future.

In the crowd, Lu Shizong's family symbolically followed the crowd in praising the deed, but their expressions did not look very natural.

"I don't know which one Chen Tang went to when he attended the dinner at the County Magistrate's Mansion yesterday."

"I saw him chatting and laughing with the son of the county governor before. He will most likely enter the county governor's mansion."

"Working for the county magistrate is a step up to heaven!"

Everyone looked at Chen Tang's departing back with envy on their faces.

The news of the dinner at the County Magistrate's Mansion has not yet been leaked, and no one else knows the inside story except those who were present last night.

After practicing boxing, Chen Tang was sweating all over. He went back to wash up and went downstairs to have breakfast.

He ran to the stable again and bought some good wine and meat to feed Hu Leibao.

As soon as the city gate opened yesterday morning, Hu Leibao found the inn by himself.

Chen Tang temporarily left him in the stable of the inn.

I have to report to Qinglongsi today.

Chen Tang is only a ninth-rank official, and was recruited by Cai Yin as an exception. From the sound of it, he should not be considered a formal Qinglong Guard.

His situation seems a bit like someone who got in through the back door.

You won’t be excluded when you go in, right?
Generally, people who use backdoors are looked down upon.

It would be good if you have connections and a backer.

He has nothing.

I still don’t know how many rules the Qinglong Division has, how much salary I can get, and whether the work is tiring.

Of course, the most important thing is whether there is overtime.

While thinking about all these things along the way, Chen Tang had already arrived at the gate of Qinglongsi.

Two Qinglong Guards stood on both sides of the door.

Chen Tang stepped forward, handed over the ninth-grade bronze order he had just received last night, and announced his name.

A Qinglong Guard took the token, looked at Chen Tang again, and nodded, "Lord Cai told me yesterday, you come with me."

After saying that, the Qinglong Guard led Chen Tang into the Qinglong Division.

The internal structure of the Qinglong Division reflects the symbol of the dragon everywhere, and the details are magnificent, but there is a sense of oppression and gloom throughout the entire organization.

Not long after, Chen Tang arrived in front of a hall.

Standing at the door, you can see Cai Yin sitting in the center seat with his arms and legs spread out, stuffing pastries into his mouth.

"come in."

Cai Yin saw Chen Tang and greeted him, asking, "Have you eaten yet? Come over and have something to eat. This cake is pretty good."

"Ate."

Chen Tang found it a little funny.

Every time I see him, he seems to be hungry, either eating or looking for food.

There are ten chairs on both sides of the hall, five on each side.

There were nine people sitting on both sides, five on the left and four on the right, with an empty seat at the end. There were seven men and two women, all wearing armor and carrying swords. They looked young, and the two sitting in the front were about thirty years old.

Cai Yin pointed to the empty seat at the end of the right row and said, "From now on, you will sit there."

Chen Tang didn't feel that he was being looked down upon.

He was not qualified in the first place, so it was normal for him to sit at the end after entering Qinglong Division.

When Chen Tang stepped into the hall, the nine people on both sides looked at him sideways, sizing him up and down, with a look of scrutiny and curiosity in their eyes.

There was not the hostility that Chen Tang had imagined.

On the seat at the end of the right row, there is a set of green leather armor and a long sword with a scabbard.

Chen Tang said very honestly: "Sir, I don't know how to use a sword."

"Just learn it. You have just entered the rank, what can you do?"

Cai Yin said, "This is the standard equipment of our Qinglong Guards, and it is also their symbol. Wearing armor and carrying a sword, when people see you outside, they will know that you are a member of the Qinglong Division."

Chen Tang nodded and understood.

After all, once you enter the imperial court, you will inevitably be subject to some restrictions.

Just like in the police station in the previous life, the patrolmen were equipped with standard pistols. It would definitely be inappropriate for you to go out with a Desert Eagle on your waist.

Chen Tang didn't care.

Anyway, he had no plan to stay in Qinglong Division permanently. He would wait for an opportunity to kill the young leader of the Black Water Gang. Then he would no longer owe anything to his predecessor and would be free and at ease.

From now on, he can ride a horse and wield a sword, and travel all over the world.

"This is the soft armor specially made by our Qinglong Division. It is better than the soft armor worn by the centurions and thousand-man commanders in the army."

The person who spoke was the woman sitting in the ninth seat on the right row. She was about twenty years old, wore no makeup, was elegant and refined, with her long black hair tied up in a ponytail at the back of her head, and looked very capable.

"My name is Wang Yanli, you can call me Sister Li or Sister Wang as you like."

When the woman saw Chen Tang looking at her, she began to introduce himself.

"Oh??"

Upon hearing this, several Qinglong Guards nearby made strange noises, smiled, and started to make a noise.

Cai Yin was eating at the main seat, not caring at all.

The oppressive feeling brought by entering Qinglong Division instantly disappeared amid the laughter in the hall.

"Sister Li."

Chen Tang greeted him.

Wang Yanli said: "Ordinary soft armor in the army is made of yellow cow hide, and the better ones are made of buffalo hide. But our Qinglong armor is made of si hide, that is, rhinoceros hide."

"It's defense is much better than ordinary soft armor. Even if a ninth-grade warrior slashes with all his strength, he may not be able to break the Azure Dragon Armor!"

Chen Tang thought to himself that this was amazing.

It's like wearing a bulletproof vest.

In the fighting between the fifth rank and below, the difference between those with or without soft armor is extremely obvious.

The opponent cuts the soft armor with a sword, but he himself is not injured, or only slightly injured.

The opponent has no armor protection and may lose his combat effectiveness immediately if he is hit by a knife.

Even if three or two ordinary people wearing armor and holding sharp blades and spears, they can fight with a ninth-grade warrior!
Therefore, in the Qian Kingdom, it was not a big deal for a martial artist or a commoner to have a sword or a bow weighing less than one stone, but they were not allowed to hide a crossbow.

One armor carries three crossbows, and three armors enter the underworld.

Secretly storing armor is a more serious crime than hiding a crossbow!

Even if they are just some scattered parts and fragments of armor, once they are found, they may be the crime of treason!
Cai Yin swallowed a bite of cake with his tea and waved his hand, saying, "Actually, you are not yet an official Azure Dragon Guard, so we don't need to be too strict with you."

"From now on, when you go to the Qinglong Division for a report, or go out on official business, you just need to wear your armor and sword neatly. You can be casual at other times."

"Thank you, sir."

Chen Tang thanked him.

This way, it’s a lot easier.

Cai Yin asked, "Where are you going to live from now on? There is room in Qinglongsi, do you want to move in?"

Chen Tang's heart shuddered and he quickly shook his head.

Living in the company would probably make it very convenient to work overtime.

Certain memories from the past life came rushing back crazily again.

Chen Tang said, "I have old people and young children at home, and I have to take care of them all. It would be more convenient for me to go back and live there."

I can find a place to live in Wu'an County and rent a big yard.

"also."

Cai Yin nodded and said, "Do you have anything to ask?"

Chen Tang thought for a moment and asked, "How much can the monthly salary be?"

Since he is not an official Qinglong Guard, he is equivalent to an intern.

If you encounter a black-hearted boss, you will not be able to do without internship salary.

Cai Yin said: "The monthly salary is five taels, which is based on the standard of a seventh-rank Azure Dragon Guard, which is also the standard of a centurion. As for your daily food and clothing, you can get them from the department. The medicinal materials you need for cultivation are also available in the department."

A hundred commander is a centurion, similar to a hundred households.

A monthly salary of five taels is equivalent to the annual income of an ordinary farmer.

Moreover, there are other hidden benefits.

As Cai Yin just said, his daily food, clothing and other expenses can be provided by the department, which means he saves a lot of expenses.

Tsk, no wonder they all want to become officials in the court.

Chen Tang thought for a moment and asked, "Do I have to report for work every day? How long do I have to work? Can I move around freely when I have nothing to do?"

Cai Yin was a little nervous after being asked three questions by Chen Tang.

"It's your first day at Qinglongsi, and you don't care about me, Qinglongsi, or the court. You ask about your salary right away, and you want to be lazy. That's a bit too much!"

Cai Yin stared with his eyes wide open and blew his beard.

He once wondered if he had made a mistake.

(End of this chapter)