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Chapter 50 Acting Captain

Looking at Yu Xinghe, who was already lifeless, Xu Ning suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Fortunately, he had previously upgraded the Source Breath Body Tempering Technique to the Great Perfection level, which enhanced his physical strength and improved his five senses.

Otherwise, I might have really been tricked by Yu Xinghe today.

Xu Ning crouched down and probed around Yu Xinghe's neck.

After testing the waters, Xu Ning gave a self-deprecating laugh, realizing that he had gone to great lengths. Yu Xinghe's heart had been shattered; there was no way he could have survived.

However, after confirming that Yu Xinghe was dead, Xu Ning felt a pang of regret.

If I can keep Yu Xinghe alive, I will definitely be able to extract more secrets from him later.

But upon further reflection, Xu Ning realized that he had done the right thing.

Xu Ning had previously inquired about Yu Xinghe and learned that he had been stuck at the Inner Realm for ten years and could not advance any further.

In this world, only a few can continuously break through the barriers to advancement. Most people, once they reach a certain level, will never be able to advance any further.

Although Xu Ning knew that Yu Xinghe was at the Inner Cultivation Realm, he was not clear about Yu Xinghe's external martial arts skills.

Many people, after failing to advance their internal martial arts skills, shift their focus to external martial arts training.

Like the elders of Tao Family Village, whose internal energy cultivation had stagnated, they focused on practicing the Gale Blade Technique or the Hurricane Spear Technique. A very few of them managed to cultivate these two techniques to perfection under these circumstances.

Xu Ning could not confirm what level Yu Xinghe's external martial arts had reached during the ten years that Yu Xinghe's internal martial arts had stagnated.

To ensure his own absolute safety and avoid a deadly battle, preventing the opponent from becoming a cornered beast and fighting to the death, Xu Ning seized a fleeting opportunity before Yu Xinghe could react and killed him directly.

Although no one was left alive, at least he ensured his own safety.

"I just wonder if there are any other remnants in the Da Yuan Trading Company who still want to kill me..."

Xu Ning still harbored a lingering apprehension.

At this time, Xu Ning was unaware of the whole process of this incident. He had no idea that, apart from Yu Xinghe, everyone else in Kangyun County who remained in Dayuan Trading Company had been arrested or killed.

He was unaware that Duan Yihe had already fled to Kangyun County.

"Let's wait for further news..."

Xu Ning stopped worrying about it and instead summoned the city guards on night patrol.

When the city guards saw the body on the ground and learned that Xu Ning had been assassinated, they were all terrified.

Although it shouldn't be difficult for Yu Xinghe to slip past them and enter the camp with his skills, the responsibility for the matter ultimately lies with the city guards.

Fortunately, Xu Ning did not take his anger out on anyone else. He simply had the city guards remove Yu Xinghe's body, clean the ground, and then went back to his room to sleep.

……

Ten days have passed since the Dayuan Trading Company incident.

In the past ten days, Kangyun County has undergone considerable changes.

First, within the Black Armor Guard, Cai Qinghan was directly dismissed from his post. Although he was unaware of the existence of the Seven Lines Gate before, he was still apprehended because of his close relationship with the Great Far Merchant Guild and was sent back to Cloud Eagle City to receive further punishment.

The vacant position of First Camp Commandant was taken over by Ning Fengwen, the former Commander of the Personal Guard. Ning Fengwen's original Commander of the Personal Guard was not replaced by a new Commandant; instead, he reported directly to Wei Changqing.

Secondly, all shops related to Dayuan Trading Company were investigated.

These shops will then be acquired by other chambers of commerce or business owners through a bidding process.

This process will be personally supervised by Commander Wei Changqing to prevent a recurrence of a situation similar to the Dayuan Trading Company incident.

Originally, due to some special reasons, Wei Changqing only wanted to live a peaceful life in Kangyun County for a few years, but the Dayuan Trading Company incident forced Wei Changqing to start doing things personally.

Now, ten days later, Kangyun County has basically returned to its previous state.

The streets of the county town were still bustling with people and traffic, a scene of prosperity.

Of course, this does not include Maple Lane.

The shops of Dayuan Trading Company in Fengliu Lane haven't been resold yet, and there are hardly any people to be seen on the original commercial street.

Because they were too close to the Da Yuan Merchant Guild and received benefits from it, Chen Ren, Pan Du, and others were dismissed from their posts and sent back to Yunying City.

As a result, Xu Ning became the only black-armored guard at Fengliu Lane Garrison.

During this period, details of the Dayuan Trading Company incident were gradually revealed.

Xu Ning already knew that, apart from Duan Yihe and Yu Xinghe, no one had escaped.

Yu Xinghe was dealt with by himself, and Duan Yihe had fled far away with the Seven Lines Sect, his whereabouts unknown. Given the dire situation, Duan Yihe would certainly not consider returning.

In this way, Xu Ning's previous concerns about safety were resolved.

Finally, Xu Ning ushered in the most relaxed time since arriving in Kangyun County.

Another day passed, and Xu Ning finished his shift and returned to the camp.

Before even entering the camp gate, Xu Ning was informed by the city guards that Qu Dayou wanted him to come see him.

Xu Ning was quite surprised.

Since the Dayuan Trading Company incident, Qu Dayou has been so busy that he has no time to stay at the camp.

Now, ten days later, he has finally returned.

When Xu Ning met Qu Dayou, she noticed that he had a long beard and messy hair, clearly indicating that he hadn't taken care of himself for a long time.

However, contrary to his appearance, Qu Dayou was in very good spirits.

Having dealt with Dayuan Trading Company and won over Cai Qinghan, Qu Dayou was in a very good mood.

"grown ups."

Xu Ning bowed in greeting.

"They're here."

Qu Dayou looked at Xu Ning, his face beaming with a smile: "Have you been having a pleasant time these past few days?"

Xu Ning paused for a moment: "I've been diligently practicing martial arts all day, preparing for the assessment, but I haven't felt comfortable at all."

Upon hearing this, Qu Dayou laughed loudly: "That's still more comfortable than us hardworking people!"

"Although this whole thing with Dayuan Trading Company started because of you, you were actually the most relaxed one throughout the whole process."

Xu Ning listened, then just smiled and didn't reply.

After exchanging a few casual words, Qu Dayou's expression turned serious: "Xu Ning, do you remember what I said before? I said that once the strength of the Dayuan Trading Company is weakened, you will be the first captain of my Third Camp."

"Captain..."

Xu Ning was genuinely interested in the position of captain.

What attracted him was not the power that the captain brought, but the high monthly salary and good subsidies.

"but……"

Qu Dayou changed the subject: "I never expected that the matter of Dayuan Trading Company would be resolved so suddenly. And right now, you haven't had time to grow into the Qi Sensing Realm, so the matter of the Captain will have to be put on hold for a while."

Xu Ning felt a pang of regret upon hearing this.

However, he also knew that what Qu Dayou said was true.

Within the Black Armor Guard, there are indeed regulations that require a certain level of strength, specifically the fourth level of the Mortal Realm Qi Sensing Realm, to be promoted to captain.

And I am indeed not qualified now.

Seeing Xu Ning's disappointment, Qu Dayou changed the subject again: "You're indeed not qualified for a direct promotion to captain. But, being promoted to acting captain is no problem at all."

"Acting Captain?"

Xu Ning looked at him with a question in his eyes.

"An acting captain is someone who can exercise all the powers and assume all the responsibilities of a captain. However, within the ranks of an acting captain, he is still a guard and does not receive the monthly salary and allowances of a captain."

Qu Dayou explained to Xu Ning.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning felt a chill run down his spine.

What he wanted was the resources associated with the rank of captain.

This acting captain clearly didn't receive any improvement in benefits, and he ended up with a ton more miscellaneous duties.

Xu Ning was already plotting in his mind how to get rid of this acting captain position.

"What? Not satisfied?"

Qu Dayou noticed Xu Ning's emotions.

Xu Ning organized his thoughts: "My lord, I've only been with the Black Armor Guard for a short time, and my qualifications..."

"Seniority? In our Third Camp, you're the most senior and have the greatest achievements!"

Xu Ning was interrupted by Qu Dayou before she could finish speaking.

Qu Dayou said, "You put in a lot of effort dealing with the Dayuan Trading Company before. Then, because of you, the secrets of the Dayuan Trading Company and the Seven Lines Gate were exposed... And just a few days ago, you also took care of Yu Xinghe, who had slipped through the net. Think about it yourself, who in our camp can compare to you?"

"Don't refuse, it's settled then."

Qu Dayou waved his hand, signaling Xu Ning not to say anything more.

Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Xu Ning had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

"Sir, as the acting captain, am I in charge of our camp or Maple Willow Lane?"

Xu Ning asked.

"Maple Willow Lane".

Qu Dayou quickly gave an answer.

(End of this chapter)