Chapter 156 - 149: The Celestial Patrol Army’s Recruitment, the Primordial Mansion Realm Flood Dragon King

Chapter 156: Chapter 149: The Celestial Patrol Army’s Recruitment, the Primordial Mansion Realm Flood Dragon King

During the operation against the Zhang Family, the Insect Swarm had also captured a Flying Ship.

Through studying it, Qin Yu gained a deeper understanding of the Array Dao. However, since the time was too short, he had yet to convert this knowledge into combat power. Moreover, the Zhang Family’s Flying Ship was on a completely different level compared to this Celestial Patrol Battleship.

The Celestial Patrol Warship sported a five-story superstructure above its main deck.

Following the stairs, Qin Yu and Qin Wenyuan ascended to the hall on the third floor. The spacious hall was occupied by a young man clad in silver Battle Armor. His gaze was fixed on Qin Yu, and lightning flashed in his eyes as if he could see through everything.

"Greetings, General Li!" Qin Wenyuan and Qin Yu bowed simultaneously.

Li Xuanting nodded slightly. A faint smile graced his handsome, resolute face, devoid of any haughty airs.

"Rise!" Li Xuanting looked at Qin Yu, the lightning in his eyes flickering. "Is this the genius cultivated by the Qin Family? You seem to have concealed your identity."

Qin Yu’s heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t feel overly nervous. After all, his disguise wasn’t exactly brilliant. He had merely adjusted his facial features through his mastery of body control. An ordinary Qi Sea Realm expert wouldn’t see through it, and he could even fool a Primordial Mansion Realm expert if they weren’t paying close attention. However, before a Myriad Phenomena Realm expert, it was far from enough.

Immediately, his face shifted and contorted, reverting to his original appearance. From a man in his mid-twenties, he transformed back into someone much younger and unseasoned.

"General, my true name is Qin Yu," Qin Yu said, bowing. "My Qin Family in Cyan Peak County was previously a Hidden Lineage. Due to our weak strength, I had no choice but to disguise myself."

"The Qin Family’s ancestor is nearing the end of his lifespan, and we are surrounded by covetous predators. To prevent Qin Yu from being targeted by those with ulterior motives..." Qin Wenyuan hastily added in explanation.

"Qin Yu? You’re the son of Cyan Peak County’s Clan Leader Qin Hu? The Qin Yu who is only eighteen years old this year?" Chen Jianqiu, who had brought the two in, couldn’t help but stare at Qin Yu’s slightly immature face in shock.

He might not know about others, but he was very familiar with the name Qin Yu! His disciple, Li Wanqing, had once mentioned to him that she found a genius in Cyan Peak County and planned to bring him into the Demon Suppression Bureau. She had even recommended that he test the young man and take him in as a disciple. But that Qin Yu was clearly only in the Body Forging Realm!

"Yes!" Qin Yu gave him a slightly apologetic look.

"So that’s how it is. Your disguise technique is indeed brilliant. Even I couldn’t see through it right away. No wonder my disciple thought you were only in the Body Refining Realm," Chen Jianqiu said, shaking his head with a bitter smile. If he had gone to take a look earlier, he might have actually been able to take Qin Yu as his disciple, but that was obviously impossible now. In terms of strength, Qin Yu was only slightly inferior to him. But in terms of sheer potential, the two were on completely different levels.

Chen Jianqiu immediately gave Li Xuanting a brief rundown of the situation. Li Xuanting nodded slightly, the interest in his eyes growing even deeper.

"An eighteen-year-old in the Qi Sea Realm who triggered a Heaven and Earth Phenomenon upon breakthrough and can rival the Primordial Mansion Realm... Such a genius is not someone you are qualified to take as a disciple. Even I would fall a bit short," Li Xuanting said, looking at Qin Yu with admiration.

"My name is Li Xuanting, from the Ling State Li Family!" Li Xuanting said with a smile. "When the Bishui River Dragon King wreaked havoc this time, I happened to receive the news, so I hurried over ahead of time.

"If the Qin Family hadn’t intervened, I’m afraid that Evil Dragon would have already escaped. By then, it would have been extremely difficult even for my Celestial Patrol Army to seal it again.

"This time, your Qin Family has performed a great meritorious service for the Court and the people of Bishui City. The Court will certainly not treat you unfairly."

"Thank you, General Li!" Qin Yu and Qin Wenyuan expressed their gratitude with a bow.

"There’s no need to thank me. This is what the Qin Family deserves," Li Xuanting said with a slight nod. "The follow-up Merit Points will be tallied by the Demon Suppression Bureau and distributed accordingly.

"You may all step down for now. Qin Yu, stay behind."

Qin Yu was to stay behind?

Qin Wenyuan’s heart tightened, while Chen Jianqiu and Zhang Han beside him bowed and said, "Yes." They immediately withdrew. Although Qin Wenyuan felt nervous, he had no choice but to obey and take his leave as well.

***

On the deck of the battleship, Chen Jianqiu cupped his hands. "Elder Qin, congratulations."

"It was merely what our Qin Family ought to do," Qin Wenyuan hurriedly replied, cupping his hands. Facing an existence like Chen Jianqiu, even the Qin Family’s ancestor would have to lower his head a fraction.

"After receiving the intelligence on the Bishui River Dragon King, I immediately reported it to the General. I never expected that the one to come would actually be General Li. The Qin Family’s fortuitous encounter has arrived," Chen Jianqiu said with a smile.

***

Inside the hall, only Qin Yu and Li Xuanting remained.

"General Li, I wonder why you asked me to stay behind?" Qin Yu asked respectfully.

"No need for formalities." Li Xuanting walked over to the side and sat down. He then pointed to a seat nearby. "Have a seat as well."

"Thank you, General Li."

Li Xuanting sat there, looking at Qin Yu. "I have a rough idea of the Qin Family’s situation. It couldn’t have been easy to raise a genius like you. The Blood Demon Sect suffered quite a bit at your hands previously.

"And you are only eighteen years old this year.

"If my guess is correct, breaking the Blood Sea Array and the War Beasts that obstructed the Bishui River Demon Fiend were all your doing, weren’t they?"

Qin Yu stood up, cupped his fists, and bowed. It wasn’t difficult to deduce this due to the Heaven and Earth Phenomenon, so he didn’t try to deny it.

"I’ve had some fortuitous encounters, so I excel at cultivating War Beasts," he said.

"No need to be nervous. Sit down.

"Those War Beasts of yours seem to have some connection to the Five Poison Sect, yet they are entirely different at the same time. It’s quite fascinating," Li Xuanting smiled. "To tell you the truth, this is my first expedition since joining the Celestial Patrol Army.

"Before setting off, I conducted a general investigation of the surrounding area of the Bishui River, including the Qin Family in Cyan Peak County."

Qin Yu’s heart skipped a beat in surprise, but he quickly calmed himself down. He had already coordinated his story with Elder Qin Wenyuan and the others beforehand. Now, he was firmly established as part of the Qin Family Hidden Lineage, a genius secretly cultivated by the Zong Family.