The Geared Immortal

Chapter 625

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The remaining army of General Xang marches along with the soldiers escorting them towards the northern border garrison. The atmosphere is that of gloom and grief because of those who died in that beast ambush. Although those who have survived were really happy, yet they are also sad about the death of their comrades.

While marching, some of the soldiers from the garrison are checking those who survived. As everyone is showing their identification plate, one of the soldiers approached Shin Jiao.

When the soldiers saw this, some of them suddenly recalled that they have not seen this young doctor wearing any identification plate. Due to the huge number of soldiers, Shin Jiao because of his low-key personality, many soldiers actually did not know him.

So when that soldier was approaching the location of Shin Jiao and some soldiers walking along with him, some have a curious look on the faces, some have a suspicious look, and others just did not care.

From the side, one of the doctor's assistants saw this and showed a sinister gleam in his eyes. He immediately approached a young man wearing a white doctor's robe. Even though there was the beast ambush, it seems that this young man did not suffer that much.

This is Ben Xu, the main apprentice of Doctor Likwen Ang, the chief army doctor of General Xang.

When Ben Xu heard what the assistant whispered to him, he suddenly sneers and a crafty glow appears in his eyes.

Ever since meeting this young doctor, then when they saw his medical abilities and his fame rising within the army, he felt a bit envious and annoyed at the limelight this unknown person is getting. And so he decided to do something about his pent up anger and frustration.

He suddenly walked towards the location of Shin Jiao and gave a snide and malicious remark.

"My, my… aren't we in trouble now?"

When Ben Xu appears and said that question, the soldier who had already asked some of the soldiers turn his head towards Ben Xu. He was a bit annoyed and irritated with the person who is trying to cause trouble. However, when the soldier saw who that person is, his expression suddenly changes.

"Ah, Doctor Xu…" the soldier suddenly said with a polite bow.

Then he saw the sarcastic glance of Ben Xu in a particular direction.

So when that soldier found who the person whom this young genius doctor is talking to, his eyes suddenly showed a mincing look in them. As a soldier, he knew how important doctors are. With their lives on the line every day, knowing a good doctor especially those who are really good at medicine is equivalent to having a second life.

And so, he immediately decided to fawn over this young disciple of the well-known Doctor Likwen Ang. He knew that if he gets this doctor's support he would reach another league in the army. He could even use this relation to win a great contribution to the army.

With that in mind, the soldier suddenly walked towards Shin Jiao's direction.

With a proud look on his face, he extended his palm.

"Where is your identification plate?" he said with a stern voice.

When the soldiers around Shin Jiao heard this, they all just show a faint smile on their faces.

They knew that Shin Jiao is a good doctor hence they did not suspect anything and just watches the scene unfold in front of their eyes.

Shin Jiao just look at the soldier and observe his reaction. From what he could see, it seems that this soldier is going to cause him some trouble. Suddenly, the voice of Ben Xu can be heard as he walked behind that soldier.

"Hihi… Don't bother asking, I already knew that he didn't have one. Ever since he enters the army, I never saw him wear or takeout his identification plate… Hmm… I wonder why that is?" Ben Xu said with a sarcastic smile.

The look on the other soldiers also showed that they too realized this and is now looking at Shin Jiao's direction.

Ben Xu is now showing a confident look on his face and could not wait to teach this annoying bug a lesson.

"You dare flaunt your mediocre skill in medicine in front of my eyes? Dream on! I will show you that you cannot just mess with just anyone." Ben Xu thought while observing the event.

The soldier was urged by the glances of those around him to push this question in front of that young man.

"Hmm… how sure are you that I don't have an identification plate?" Shin Jiao suddenly asked while looking at Ben Xu with a smirk.

"Haha… Let me warn you first as I don't think you know it yet. Those who do not have an identification plate and has a shady background, those people would be captured, tortured, and be branded as spies... So, if I were you I would take it out already."

When the soldiers heard this, they all showed realization in their expression. They were all too amused by the young doctor's skill and were enraptured that they forget this most basic thing. However, many still did not believe that Shin Jiao could be a spy in their midst.

This is true especially to those who had seen him talking with General Xang.

However, they could not just put this on trust. They needed to confirm that Shin Jiao is really not a spy. And so the unique identification plate is a must.

In the Golden Dragon Empire, every family and every clan have their own special plate. And besides that, there are also those which belong to ordinary citizens and each profession that could be found within the empire.

And to check these plates, some special soldiers are trained to identify these using some kind of skill.

Through this unique identification plate, the Golden Dragon Empire prevents spies from entering their cities and towns.

And right now this young soldier in front of Shin Jiao is one of that so-called, especially trained people.

As he waited for Shin Jiao to take out his plate, impatience can be seen in his eyes.

Shin Jiao, on the other hand, pretend to start going through his stuff.

"Haha… Don't bother… I already know that you don't have one." Ben Xu stated.

According to what he saw from Shin Jiao's reaction, he is confident that the guy doesn't really have one and is just trying to buy some time.

"Since you don't have one, then don't pretend anymore. I am here to arrest you as a spy from the enemy nation." The soldier suddenly said while pulling his sword.

Everyone was a bit shocked at this scene. Those who knew Shin Jiao and was helped by him before could not believe such a thing could happen.

"There must be a misunderstanding… Doctor Ji came with General Xang." A soldier in bandages suddenly said.

"Yeah, that's right… how could he be a spy?"

"He is someone whom the general recognizes. He is not a spy, right?"

These words from those soldiers around Shin Jiao signify that Shin Jiao knew General Xang. Those who accuse him as a spy are also accusing the general of colluding with the enemy. And that is a pretty heavy accusation.

The soldier suddenly froze and even Ben Xu was taken aback upon realizing this.

But he could not just give up as he really wanted to humiliate this annoying fellow. So Ben Xu sneers and folded his arms.

They didn't know that the whole army has already stopped marching because of this commotion.

From a fare distance, General Xang just watches silently as to how the young doctor would react. He knew that this young man came with them because of some purpose. Although they have kidnapped him due to his medical skills, they knew that if he wanted to escape it would be easy for him to do so.

However, throughout their journey, Shin Jiao was quiet and has also proven himself to be very useful.

So now, he is interested in how he would absolve himself in this predicament.

"Quit stalling time and just show your identification plate." Ben Xu said with a sneer.

"Yeah, I think that didn't have one and is currently trying to bluff his way out." The assistant beside Ben Xu also chimed in.

When everyone heard this they were all showing a suspicious look in Shin Jiao's direction.

Yan Linwa wanted to step forward, but a soldier blocks his path.

"Captain… Please don't involve yourself with this. Look." That soldier said as he pointed at General Xang's direction.

Yan Linwa was Shin Jiao's friend and he is also aware that the young doctor was brought by the general. What he could not understand right now is the reason why the general is just watching this situation.

Suddenly, Shin Jiao looks at Ben Xu with a frown.

"It seems that mister is trying to get me in trouble… If I have an identification plate, what would I get for receiving such a malicious remark from you, then? You have already caused my face to be shames in this large crowd. I'm guessing that a proper compensation would be proper if this is all false, right?" Shin Jiao suddenly said with a serious expression.

When everyone heard this, they all showed confusion and realization on their faces. Of course, some of them are already aware that Ben Xu is making trouble for the young doctor. However, the offense of being a spy is just too great to put their trust in the young doctor. Hence everyone is just keeping their mouth shut.

"Haha… I knew that you are just stalling time. Alright, I would agree… I will compensate you for the humiliation. If you are found without an identification plate and is a spy, you would lose your life anyway. So what do you want for your compensation, then?"

Ben Xu said with a confident smirk on his face. As of now, from the way, the young doctor is acting and those large beads of sweat on his face, Ben Xu knew that he is just acting up. He is now sure and confident that he might have really found a spy amongst the soldiers.

If this is true, then General Xang would also suffer from this. His master is already not satisfied with that general. Hence this would be a good chance for him to curry favor for his master.

Ben Xu shifted his gaze to the middle-aged man on the side and as if the two had a tacit understanding and a malicious smile crept on their faces.

"Hihi… this is like killing two birds with one stone." He thought as sinisterly.

But what Shin Jiao suddenly said stunned Ben Xu and the rest of the soldiers watching this scene.