Chapter 468: Special Envoy Arrives, Weishui Patrol (2)

Chapter 468: Chapter 379: Special Envoy Arrives, Weishui Patrol (2)

‘The path of the Dao is a lonely one, so it’s fine to enjoy life’s pleasures! But one must not become lost in them. This is the heart of the Martial Dao!’

As this thought occurred to him, Chen Ping’an sat cross-legged and began a Circulation. As the Spiritual Light on his Spirit Platform flickered, a faint green glow surfaced on his skin.

+1!

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For the next several days, Chen Ping’an focused his mind entirely on his Martial Dao Cultivation. Just as he was deep in his secluded cultivation, the Special Envoy from the Canglong Province Garrison Command finally arrived in Weishui County City.

Fan Zhengheng, the Capital Envoy of the Weishui Garrison, along with a group of high-ranking officials from the Garrison Commandant’s Office, went to receive the Special Envoy from the State Garrison Command.

“Lord Yu, welcome! Your long journey to Weishui does us a great honor!”

This Special Envoy from the Canglong Province Garrison Command was a middle-aged man with a broad forehead and a dignified expression. His eyes were sharp, and a pair of thick, dark, sword-like eyebrows made him look even more valiant.

Yu Zhanhong of the Breaking Army Wu Jin Fist! His combat prowess was ranked at the very pinnacle of the Top Level! However, there were also rumors that his power had vaguely touched upon the Dragon Tiger Realm, but with no actual combat record to prove it, the matter remained unconfirmed.

“Lord Fan is too kind!” Yu Zhanhong’s gaze swept over the crowd, but he didn’t see the person he was looking for. “Where is Lord Chen?”

“Please forgive us, Lord Yu. Lord Chen is currently at home in secluded cultivation and is unaware of your arrival,” Fan Zhengheng explained with a smile.

“Lord Chen is truly diligent in his cultivation! He is worthy of being called the young prodigy of our Garrison Commandant’s Office!” Yu Zhanhong’s expression didn’t change as he nodded slightly, saying no more.

Yu Zhanhong’s reaction, however, caused many of the subordinates present to show varied expressions.

The Special Envoy had arrived, and though Chen Ping’an was in the city, he didn’t come to greet him. This matter could be seen as either major or minor, serious or trivial! From the Special Envoy’s demeanor, it was clear he had no intention of pursuing the issue and planned to simply let it slide.

Yu Zhanhong’s reaction caused a flash of surprise in the eyes of Liu Yuanhua, who was standing to the side.

‘Chen Ping’an’s connections in the State Garrison Command are probably even deeper than I imagined!’

“Lord Yu, you must be weary from your long journey. Please, come in!” Fan Zhengheng raised his hand lightly, clearing a path.

At the Canglong Province Garrison Command, Yu Zhanhong served as the Bureau Chief of the Dispatching Bureau and was at the Commander-in-Chief level. He was technically the same rank as Fan Zhengheng, but with the added authority of a Special Envoy, he was implicitly half a step above him.

If this promotion hadn’t been for the position of Deputy Commander-in-Chief, the Canglong Province Garrison Command would not have sent a Special Envoy of such a high rank.

Just as Fan Zhengheng was welcoming Yu Zhanhong into the city, Chen Ping’an also received news of the Special Envoy’s arrival.

The Weishui Garrison had sent someone to inform him at the very beginning, but because Chen Ping’an was in seclusion, he didn’t receive the message right away. Thus, he missed the reception outside the city.

“After waiting for nearly ten days, the Special Envoy from the State Garrison Command has finally arrived!” With Peony’s help, Chen Ping’an draped an outer robe over his shoulders and turned to board his carriage.

Name: Chen Ping’an

Realm: Early Jade Balance Stage – Condensed Spiritual Flower

Martial Arts: Great Success in Dragon Elephant Dominating Body Technique (345/1600), Minor Achievement of Soul-breaking Blade (0/640), Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill Perfect, Three-Third Human Tribulation Finger Perfection, Great Vajra Palm Perfection…

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After several days of deep, secluded cultivation, Chen Ping’an’s progress in the Martial Dao was gratifying, and he had accumulated a considerable amount of Cultivation Experience.

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By the time Chen Ping’an arrived at the Weishui Garrison, Fan Zhengheng, Liu Yuanhua, and the other high-ranking officials of the Garrison Commandant’s Office were hosting the Special Envoy, Yu Zhanhong.

“Lord Fan!” Chen Ping’an greeted Fan Zhengheng.

Seeing Chen Ping’an approach, Fan Zhengheng’s eyes lit up. He turned to Yu Zhanhong and said, “Lord Yu, this is the prodigy of our Weishui Garrison, Chen Ping’an!”

Hearing this, Yu Zhanhong looked at Chen Ping’an with great interest.

“Ping’an, this is the Special Envoy from the State Garrison Command, Lord Yu Zhanhong,” Fan Zhengheng introduced.

“Greetings, Lord Yu.” Chen Ping’an clasped his hands in a salute.

“Back in the State Garrison Command, I heard that Weishui had produced a brilliant prodigy! Seeing you today, Lord Chen, you are truly full of heroic spirit and have an extraordinary bearing!” Yu Zhanhong’s expression was gentle, and he put on no airs whatsoever.

“You’re too kind, Lord Yu!” Chen Ping’an said with a smile.

Yu Zhanhong’s attitude toward Chen Ping’an made many people present look on in surprise. Even Fan Zhengheng’s eyes flickered. In his words, Yu Zhanhong showed none of the airs of a Special Envoy; it was clear he intended to befriend Chen Ping’an. Yu Zhanhong’s actions further solidified the suspicions in Fan Zhengheng’s heart.

‘The Gu Family has probably already paved the road for Chen Ping’an, just waiting for the right moment for him to have a meteoric rise! This Chen Ping’an is someone who absolutely must not be offended!’

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Deputy Commander-in-Chief! Within all of Weishui County City, this was an absolute Top-Level Giant! Within the Weishui Garrison, it was a position as the second or third in command.

A promotion of this level would naturally not be a rushed affair. The Weishui Garrison had long since made proper arrangements for the corresponding ceremony.

On the second day after Yu Zhanhong’s arrival in Weishui County City, the Weishui Garrison held an exceptionally grand promotion ceremony.

The venue was the most Top-Level restaurant in Weishui County City, the Treasure Pavilion, and the corresponding arrangements and decorations were all meticulously designed by the city’s finest craftsmen.

Attending Chen Ping’an’s promotion ceremony, aside from everyone within the Garrison System, were representatives from the major Noble Families and various gang factions within the County City. In addition, there were also some influential merchant associations and wealthy merchants from within the county.

“Rewards and punishments are the bedrock of the state and the repository of faith and righteousness. Chen Ping’an, Outer Patrol Envoy of the Long’an Trade Route, is commended for his loyalty and bravery… Following deliberation by the Canglong Province Garrison Command, he is hereby promoted to the position of Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Weishui Garrison! He is granted full authority over all patrol matters in the entirety of Weishui County, and will oversee the Weishui Outer Town Patrol Office…”

“This appointment is effective immediately and shall be announced to the State Realm and local Governor’s Offices, so that all may be informed!”

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Yu Zhanhong loudly announced Chen Ping’an’s latest appointment.

‘Full authority over all patrol matters in the entirety of Weishui County!? And overseeing the Weishui Outer Town Patrol Office…’ Chen Ping’an’s new appointment left many people shaken and visibly shocked.

To be entrusted with such heavy responsibilities immediately upon promotion! The patrol of all of Weishui County—that was no small matter!

In addition to patrolling Weishui County City, there was also the patrol of the Long’an Trade Route. The Long’an Trade Route patrol was divided into outer and inner sections. The outer section was Chen Ping’an’s previous post, while the inner section was on the interior side of the trade route.

When the two were integrated, it became the Weishui Section patrol of the Long’an Trade Route, and his daily work would overlap with that of Beicang Town.

Besides the Trade Route patrol, the latest appointment also placed all the cities and residences along the patrol routes under Chen Ping’an’s supervision.

Places like Five Peaks Mountain City and White Stone City near the entrance to the Trade Route… as well as numerous residences similar to the Five Peaks Mountain Residence, were all on this list!

Furthermore, the Weishui Outer Town Patrol Office was also under Chen Ping’an’s supervision!

Such power! The mere mention of it was enough to make one’s heart tremble.

“Lord Chen, congratulations!” Yu Zhanhong said with a smile as he handed the appointment document, stamped with the seal of the Canglong Province Garrison Command, to Chen Ping’an.

At the same time, a few elite constables holding trays brought Chen Ping’an his new Waist Token and Fish Scale Armor.

The Fish Scale Armor worn by a Deputy Commander-in-Chief was slightly different from that of other ranks. In addition, there were also several different styles of exquisite cloaks.

Both the Fish Scale Armor and the cloaks were made of special materials and possessed certain protective properties. Although they couldn’t compare to ordinary protective Treasure Artifacts, they were vaguely approaching that category.

In a sense, they could be considered a special type of Treasure Artifact!

After the promotion ceremony came the banquet. During the feast, Chen Ping’an, as the absolute center of attention, naturally enjoyed extraordinary treatment.

Representatives from numerous Noble Families and gang factions came up one after another to offer toasts.

“Lord Chen, I toast to you! Please, drink as you wish!”

“Congratulations on your promotion, Lord Chen! Weishui County City has gained another just and upright official!”

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Fu Shenghua sat in a corner at the outermost edge, watching the young man in the seat of honor from afar, his expression shaken and his heart filled with awe. All those bigwigs, so rarely seen on a normal day, were swarming around that young man like bees to honey. Any single one of them was a figure who could shake the earth with a stomp of their foot!

And yet now, in front of this young man, they were acting like the most ordinary of people, lining up in an orderly fashion, each one with a smile on their face and a humble expression as they offered him a toast.

“That’s… Lord Zhao!” Fu Shenghua’s gaze sharpened as he recognized one of the men.

The very same Lord Zhao, Zhao Lianzhi, whom he had spent so much effort and mobilized so many connections to barely curry favor with, was now standing before that young man, bowing with a reverent expression as he offered a toast.

‘Such might…’ Fu Shenghua’s eyes were filled with profound shock.

Watching the people around him get up one by one to queue up and offer toasts, Fu Shenghua picked up his wine cup, stood up, and began to walk toward Chen Ping’an, who was seated in the place of honor.

‘To have such power in life… one could die without any regrets!’

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PS: The great wind rises, the clouds are scattered! The great curtain is about to be drawn, it’s about to begin! Speaking of which, the reception to recent chapters has been mixed, but the number of followers on the main site has actually gone up. I’m a little confused.