Starting as the heir of a marquis's mansion, I gained access to a summoning system.

Guangling Prefecture, Zhenfu Division Office.

Zheng Tian sat behind the table, holding a teacup in his hand. Shen Lian stood below, his expression respectful.

"You mean, the second young master of the Dongfang family is working as a junior officer under you?" Zheng Tian took a sip of tea and looked up.

"Yes, sir," Shen Lian replied.

Zheng Tian paused, his teacup still.

After a moment, he slowly put down his teacup, his gaze becoming profound. In those eyes, which had seen countless storms in the martial world, a barely concealed tremor clearly flashed.

"The Eastern Family... the head of the four great families, the hereditary Marquis of Weeping Blood." Zheng Tian slowed his voice, emphasizing each word, "From the founding of the Xuan Tian Dynasty to the present, through seventeen generations, their foundation is unfathomable."

"Yes." Shen Lian bowed his head.

"The contemporary Bloodthirsty Marquis, Dongfang Wudi, is an unparalleled expert at the Grandmaster level. Twenty years ago, in the battle of the Northern Border, he slew Li Tiankuang, a peak Grandmaster of the Barbarian War God Temple. After that battle, the Barbarians dared not invade the south for twenty years." Zheng Tian stared intently at Shen Lian. "With such a status and such a family background—how could his eldest son have served as a lowly officer in a small place like Qinghe City for only four months?"

Shen Lian remained expressionless and bowed, saying, "Your Excellency, I am also unsure. Dongfang Weiwo came with a transfer order from the Zhenfu Division. I only know that he has a respectable background and a complete resume. As for why he came here... I dare not presume to guess his intentions."

Zheng Tian stared at him for a moment.

This Shen Lian either genuinely didn't know, or he was pretending perfectly.

"Go on."

"I simply feel that he has been well-behaved and efficient in Qinghe City for over four months, demonstrating abilities far exceeding those of ordinary junior officers. His promotion is justified both logically and morally." Shen Lian paused. "Furthermore… Pingyang County is currently in a state of chaos, with the Iron Sword Sect, the Mad Saber Sect, the White Lotus Sect, and the Azure Dragon Society locked in endless conflict. The Zhenfu Division needs reliable personnel to monitor all sides. I recommend Dongfang Weiwo for transfer to the Pingyang County branch, with the actual appointment of a commander."

"Monitoring all parties?" Zheng Tian asked with a half-smile. "Are you trying to use the Dongfang family's name to suppress those other forces?"

Shen Lian smiled as well: "Your Excellency is wise. He has the support of the Marquis of Dongfang's mansion and the Eldest Princess. With him around, all sides will be somewhat wary. No matter how bold those forces are, they won't dare to make a move against him."

Zheng Tian remained silent.

He tapped his fingers lightly twice on the table.

After a long silence, he nodded slightly: "Very well. As you say, I will be transferred to the east as the commander of the Pingyang County branch, and I will take up my post immediately."

"Thank you, sir."

Shen Lian withdrew. Zheng Tian sat behind the table, picked up his teacup and put it down again, his brows slightly furrowed.

People from the Dongfang family have come to work in the Zhenfu Division... What's the story behind this?

Three days later. Pingyang County.

Dongfang Weiwo rode his green horse and slowly entered the city.

Behind them, Liu Tie, Zhang Dashan, and Su Wen, each carrying a bag, looked around with curiosity in their eyes.

"Boss, this county town is much more impressive than Qinghe City," Liu Tie grinned.

"I heard that any shopkeeper here is at the Acquired Realm," Zhang Dashan said, rubbing his hands together.

Su Wen frowned: "Boss, there are only four of us. Can we keep things under control?"

Dongfang Weiwo did not turn back.

Whether a town can be controlled or not does not depend on the number of people.

With a spur, the green horse quickened its pace and headed towards the Zhenfu branch office.

The three exchanged a glance and quickly followed.

The Zhenfu branch office was located in the east of the city. It had three courtyards and was several times larger than the Qinghe City branch office. Stone lions bared their teeth and claws in front of the gate, and a plaque with the words "Zhenfu Office" hung above the vermilion gate, exuding solemnity and majesty.

Lu Zhennan personally stood at the door to greet them.

"Commander Dongfang, I've heard so much about you." He clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, his gaze sweeping over Dongfang Weiwo.

Fifteen years old. Handsome with delicate features. Composed and composed. Wearing a blue robe and a token hanging from his waist. He possessed the air of a young master from a prominent family.

But what Lu Zhennan cared about more was his cultivation level.

Early stage of the Innate Qi Sea Realm. Just a few months ago, he was still in the Acquired Blood Exchange Realm. This rate of progress—

"Commander Lu, you're too kind." Dongfang Weiwo dismounted and returned the greeting, neither humble nor arrogant. "This humble official is new here and hopes that Commander Lu will take good care of me."

"Of course." Lu Zhennan stepped aside to lead the way. "Please. I have prepared a banquet to welcome the Eastern Commander."

After several rounds of drinks...

Lu Zhennan began to probe.

"Commander Dongfang, are you aware of the current situation in Pingyang County?"

"I've heard a little about it," Dongfang Weiwo said, setting down his wine cup. "The Iron Sword Sect, the Mad Saber Sect, the White Lotus Sect, and the Azure Dragon Society. A chaotic battle rages on all four sides. It's far from peaceful."

"Not peaceful?" Lu Zhennan sighed. "More than just not peaceful. A few days ago, the Mad Saber Sect was wiped out by the Iron Sword Sect, and the Azure Dragon Society took advantage of the situation to plunder. Now, most of the territory in the north and west of the city is in the hands of the Azure Dragon Society. The Iron Sword Sect is not satisfied and is joining forces with the Green Wood Sword Sect to try to drive the Azure Dragon Society out."

"Oh?" Dongfang Weiwo raised an eyebrow. "Then what does Commander Qianhu mean?"

"What I mean is—the Garrison Command needs to maintain order," Lu Zhennan stared into his eyes, "but we are short-handed and unable to cope. Since Commander Dongfang is here, could he help me share some of the burden?"

"It is my duty, and I will do my best." Dongfang Weiwo paused, "However, I am just a junior officer with only three men under my command. If you, Commander, have any orders, I can only do my best. I cannot guarantee success."

Lu Zhennan's expression stiffened slightly.

This kid... he's subtly pushing me along.

"Commander Dongfang is being modest," he said with a forced smile. "Your status speaks for itself. Even without taking action, just standing there, no one would dare to touch you."

"You flatter me, Commander Qianhu." Dongfang Weiwo raised his wine cup. "This humble official toasts you."

Lu Zhennan downed his drink in one gulp. A barely perceptible glint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

After Dongfang Weiwo left, Mo Wuhen emerged from behind the screen.

"My lord, what do you think of him?" Mo Wuhen asked.

Lu Zhennan leaned back in his chair, tapping his fingers on the table: "Too calm. A fifteen-year-old boy, facing my probing, remained unfazed and answered fluently. Either he's naturally shrewd, or he has someone guiding him behind the scenes."

"Then the master suspects..."

"I suspect he has connections to the Green Dragon Society."

Lu Zhennan stated bluntly, "But even if we have doubts, we can't touch him. He's the son of the Eldest Princess and the son of Dongfang Wudi. If we touch him, no one can protect us."

Mo Wuhen was silent for a moment: "So we're just going to leave it like this?"

"Manage him, of course we should manage him." Lu Zhennan sneered. "Send people to keep an eye on him, but don't alert him. Also, spread the word that the second young master of the Dongfang family has come to the county town, and let those forces test him themselves."

"Is the master planning to use someone else to do the dirty work?"

"No, I want to see if he has any connection with the Azure Dragon Society."

Lu Zhennan stood up and walked to the window. "If the Azure Dragon Society takes the initiative to contact him, then it means... there's something fishy going on here."

In the following days, the "identity bonus" of Dongfang Weiwo began to show.

The Iron Sword Sect sent a visiting card: Congratulations on the promotion of the Eastern General Flag Master. The Iron Sword Sect Branch Master, Iron Hand Sword Elder, will pay a visit at a later date.

The Green Wood Sword Sect sent a formal invitation: He Qingquan respectfully invites the Eastern Commander to a banquet to discuss important matters concerning the county.

Wanbao Trading Company sent a visiting card: Jin Buhuan is willing to offer 200,000 taels of silver to make the acquaintance of General Dongfang.

The three major families and two major security escort agencies also sent out invitations. The wording was nothing more than "I have long admired your name" and "I have prepared a small gift."

Dongfang Weiwo accepted all the invitations without rushing to respond. The invitations piled up on his desk, and he only told others, "Let me take my time to read them." He neither refused nor agreed.

"Boss, this is a great opportunity to build connections with all sides," Liu Tie said anxiously. "What if we offend someone—"

"So what if they offended me?" Dongfang Weiwo flipped through a martial arts manual he had bought from Wanbao Trading Company without looking up. "They came for my status, not for me as a person. As long as I retain my status, they will never dare to offend me."

Liu Tie scratched his head, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Su Wen pondered, "Does the boss mean... to leave them hanging?"

"It's not about ignoring them." Dongfang Weiwo closed the manual. "It's about letting them know—I, Dongfang Weiwo, am not so easy to invite. Whoever offers the most generous terms, I'll have tea with them."

The three of them suddenly realized.