Immortality begins in the Great Wilderness Grotto Heaven

"I initially thought you'd only brought in a bunch of good-for-nothings, but I never expected to find such a courageous individual!"

Below the city wall, Captain Guo called out to ask Zhou An's name. On the city wall, Commander Jiang Zheng looked at Zhou An, who had killed three great demons, with a smile on his face.

His gaze swept over the assembled centurions, and then he asked a question.

"Whose subordinate is this? What is his name?"

Upon hearing this, the assembled centurions and deputy centurions were immediately struck by a thought, exchanging glances and glances.

"Reporting to Commander Jiang, the man on the stage is my junior brother Zhou An, who came from the Zhengyang Martial Arts School with me."

Guo Tao wasn't stupid. Seeing that Commander Jiang, who had previously been shouting for war, suddenly smiled, he immediately stepped forward and said respectfully.

"My junior brother has been cultivating in the sect for a long time. He is too straightforward and not good at interpersonal relationships."

Their actions are often based on unwavering loyalty and courage.

If there is any wrongdoing, I am willing to take the blame on your behalf.

"Young people are full of vigor and enthusiasm, and they are bound to make mistakes in their actions."

But those who dare to draw their swords against demons even in unfavorable circumstances are perfectly suited to join my city defense division.

However, your concerns are not unfounded. Let him train at the City Guard for a month first.

"Come back to my city defense office when your term of service is over in January."

Jiang Zheng nodded and said.

"Thank you, Commander."

Upon hearing this, Guo Tao's eyes lit up, and he immediately bowed respectfully to Jiang Zheng.

Stable.

This is a sure thing.

Guo Tao was overjoyed.

He had thought he was going to suffer a lot this time, and even worried that Zhou An would die here, but unexpectedly, things turned out for the better.

"It seems that the reason why Commander Chiang put on that kind of show was also a kind of test."

Just as Guo Tao was sighing inwardly, he heard Commander Jiang Zheng speak again.

"I see that your junior brother is skilled in both swords and sabers, and my city defense division happens to have a martial art that excels in swords and sabers, called 'Invincible in Ten Directions'."

I'll issue the note later; you can collect it and give it to him.

"Many thanks to Commander Jiang for the generous gift. On behalf of my junior brother Zhou An, I kowtow to express my deepest gratitude to the Commander."

Upon hearing this, Guo Tao's breath caught in his throat, and he immediately knelt on one knee and bowed solemnly.

"Lin Baihu".

"Your subordinate is here."

As soon as the sound fell, a burly man stepped forward from the crowd.

"Since Guo Tao is now under your command, once he joins the city defense department, you can put him in charge of your team."

"Your subordinate obeys."

Upon hearing this, Guo Tao and Lin Shan exchanged a glance, a hint of joy flashing in their eyes, and immediately returned to the group.

"Fairness in rewards and punishments is the rule of our city defense division. Now that the rewards have been given, the next step is punishment."

As he spoke, Commander Jiang, who had been smiling, suddenly turned grim and swept his gaze over the other centurions with a dark expression.

"I have said before that your lives and deaths are not in my hands but in theirs."

According to the previous plan, if these people fail the assessment, you will be severely punished, even if you don't die.

But since the demons are dead, this assessment can no longer continue.

But while the death penalty may be avoided, punishment will not be spared.

At this point, Jiang Zheng's gaze swept over everyone, then turned to the twenty-eight young martial artists below the martial arts stage, and said in a cold voice.

"Anyone who deserts in the face of battle will never be employed again. You who were brought in, go and receive one hundred lashes each."

As for those who remain, their future conduct will be observed, and they will not be punished for the time being.

"Thank you, Commander Jiang. We are willing to accept the punishment."

Upon hearing this, all the centurions present breathed a sigh of relief and said loudly.

Although they had previously guessed that Commander Chiang would not execute them all at the same time.

But once this huge weight was lifted off their shoulders, it finally put their minds at ease.

After all, those with supernatural powers are nothing but ants.

If they were all killed, Commander Chiang would not face much accountability, given that he had a legitimate reason for his actions.

But since they didn't die, someone else is going to be in trouble.

Those centurions, especially the officers and deputy centurions who were punished for deserting in the face of battle, gritted their teeth in anger.

Before that, everyone had given Guo Tao a friendly look.

If it weren't for the help of the other side's junior brother, they probably wouldn't have just received a hundred lashes.

Besides that, there is the "Invincible in Ten Directions" technique.

For the commander to personally bestow this martial arts technique upon Zhou An of Zhengyang Martial Arts School, it can be said that he is truly favored by the emperor.

As Commander Jiang and his entourage of centurions and deputy centurions gradually departed from the city wall, the people below the city also ushered in the end of the assessment.

Because Zhou An had killed all the demons, the assessment of the remaining martial artists returned to normal.

After confirming that everyone's cultivation had reached the Blood Refining Realm, Captain Ge assigned everyone to pairs.

"Zhou An and Liu Shuqing, starting tomorrow, you two will patrol together."

Looking at the roster in his hand, Captain Ge glanced at everyone and then spoke.

"May I ask, Captain Ge, if an emergency occurs during the patrol, who would be in charge?"

Zhou An asked.

Compared to the dangers of the night shift, the day shift involves more familiarizing oneself with the terrain and also serving as a part-time job of maintaining public order.

In theory, even if there were problems, the guards would be responsible.

However, Zhou An was cautious and wanted to clarify some things in advance to avoid future disputes.

"As the squad leader, you are naturally responsible for important matters."

After thinking for a moment, Captain Ge looked at Zhou An and added a sentence.

"However, you are currently in the internship phase. If any unexpected situation arises during the inspection, you should discuss it with each other."

This kid in front of me dared to risk his life at the slightest provocation, drawing his sword and slashing three demons in succession.

Although he eventually proved himself to be a promising talent, in Captain Ge's opinion, this young man was ultimately too reckless in his actions.

This is why he wanted Liu Shuqing to team up with him.

The former will start a fight at the slightest disagreement, while the latter will not take the field until they have a clear understanding of the situation... One is tough and the other is gentle, which can be used to restrain and complement each other.

After all, the real demons were far more powerful and bizarre than the three that had just died.

"I see, thank you, Commandant Ge."

Seeing that he had the power to handle the important matters, Zhou An was satisfied and asked again.

"Now that I have officially joined the City Guard, I wonder if I can use my merit points to exchange for the resources needed for cultivation?"

Upon hearing this, the young martial artists present immediately cast envious and jealous glances at him.

That's a medium-level merit worth 500 merit points. They work themselves to the bone, patrolling for a month, and they only get 10 merit points.

"Of course."

Taking in everyone's gaze, Captain Ge looked at Zhou An and said.

"Cultivation techniques, elixirs, martial arts skills, weapons, etc., can all be exchanged at the military supply office by personnel from both the City Guard and the City Defense Division using their merit points."

Since I have promised you, I will not go back on my word.

You can now take this merit token to the quartermaster to exchange it.

As soon as he finished speaking, amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, Captain Ge handed a black token to Zhou An.

"Quartership Department".

As soon as he held the token, a cool sensation washed over him, but looking at the token in his hand, Zhou An's heart was burning with excitement.

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