Chapter 996

Upon careful thought, though she was defeated by Liu Mengyun, it was actually a good thing.

Of course, thinking about it still hurt inside.

After all, no one likes to lose!

"Let's go!"

"Alright!"

Su Yang greeted the five officers, said goodbye to Qian Qian Hailong's aide, and set off for Shengjing with Sovereign Jiazi.

Half an hour later, Su Yang and Sovereign Jiazi appeared at Shengjingcheng's gate.

Don't complain about the speed—Void Wander Spirit was already impressive.

They only rested briefly for half an hour in between.

As soon as Su Yang neared Shengjingcheng's gate, the city guard recognized him and enthusiastically ushered him onto a military vehicle.

Returning to Zongjunbu Society, Su Yang felt a slight nervousness.

Of course, Sovereign Jiazi was even more nervous than him!

Entering the military headquarters, Su Yang waited an hour before finally meeting Marshal Xu.

"I never expected you, boy, to achieve such feats just months after leaving!" Marshal Xu chuckled from his chair. "An eighteen-year-old General—this is unprecedented in the Federation's history!"

Su Yang replied honestly: "I didn't expect it either..."

"Actually, during our meetings, all of us old folks thought we should slightly suppress your rank..." Marshal Xu shrugged helplessly. "But no matter how much we tried, we couldn't possibly assign you below Colonel—General was mandatory. Your achievements are too great; not making you General would be absurd!"

Su Yang smiled along.

In truth, whether or not he became General didn't matter much to him.

He had plenty of time anyway.

Still, being appointed one made him very happy.

"The promotion ceremony will be set for tomorrow!" Marshal Xu said. "Keep it simple. I'll invite the Generals still in Shengjing to meet you."

"Understood!"

For three hundred years, the Federation's promotion ceremonies have never been overly grand.

After the ceremony, Zongjunbu Society will issue an official notice to all major military branches of the Huaxia Federation, confirming Su Yang's official rank of Major General.

Then, each major military branch will issue further notices to inform all major cities, ensuring their city lords are aware of this.

"Regarding your posting, higher-ups have discussed it. For now, we're assigning you to Mount Dajiao to assist General Qian Qian Hailong in defending the southeastern coast. Any objections?"

"None at all!"

Qian Qian Hailong holds the rank of Lieutenant General—he is indeed qualified to command Su Yang.

"Good," Marshal Xu nodded with satisfaction. "In the coming years, you must closely monitor that sea. The southeastern sea beast tides are our main concern at Zongjunbu Society. You've already lost two coastal cities; your mission at Mount Dajiao is especially heavy."

"For young Generals like you, we usually assign external postings. This period is your golden time for growth—we all went through it."

"I love being out in the field!" Su Yang laughed. "If you make me sit in an office, I'd go mad."

"Then good—that's what young people should do!" Marshal Xu smiled. "Now, what's your thinking about Sovereign Jiazi? I don't believe you're dazzled by her beauty—I want to know your true intentions."

Su Yang briefly explained his thoughts.

A gifted prodigy Beast Tamer, wasted would be a terrible loss.

"Then your vision and boldness surpass many of our old folks!" Marshal Xu sighed. "They're afraid—afraid that Sovereign Jiazi, once grown, might threaten the Huaxia Federation."

"Marshal Xu, Sovereign Jiazi fought my aide."

"And the result?"

Marshal Xu asked.

He didn't believe Su Yang would waste his time with nonsense.

"My aide won."

"Are you certain Sovereign Jiazi didn't intentionally lose?"

"No."

"I never expected Liu Mengyun to be this strong!" Marshal Xu couldn't help but exclaim. "I thought she was only good at defense!"

Su Yang agreed: "In recent years, Liu Mengyun has grown extremely fast."

He wanted to make Liu Mengyun's growth seem perfectly natural.

Marshal Xu sighed: "Keeping her by your side is truly a waste of talent!"

"Don't say that!" Su Yang hurriedly replied. "It's because I taught her well. Before following me, Liu Mengyun wasn't nearly this strong—her power surged only since she joined me!"

Marshal Xu thought about it—Su Yang seemed right.

He exclaimed in surprise: "I never expected you had such a knack!"

"I have excellent eyesight!" Su Yang said shamelessly.

This wasn't even a secret.

Back when he served in the Southwest Military's Emergency Unit, his astonishing perceptiveness was already well known.

Su Yang was never the type to hide his light.

He always believed that only by demonstrating his value could he earn respect and attention—and avoid unnecessary trouble.

Because those who knew him respected his opinions, even flattered and courted him!

To put it bluntly, even if he were a pawn, he wanted to be the most important one.

As long as the game continued, he would remain in it.

Besides, giving the boss a heads-up now means it won't seem excessive if another genius like Xia Na appears by my side later.

Marshal Xu pondered: "Does Sovereign Jiazi also wish to stay with you?"

"She has no choice—she can only beg me."

"Then let her stay by your side!"

"Then thank you, Marshal!"

Marshal Xu smiled and said, "Serve the Federation well — that is the greatest thanks you can give me!"

After leaving Marshal Xu's office and just stepping out of the building, Sovereign Jiazi came running up.

Given Sovereign Jiazi's status, she could not approach Marshal Xu's building.

"How did it go?"

"It worked!" Su Yang nodded. "From now on you'll stay by my side. Your family and subordinates will be resettled by the Southeast Military Department — General Qian is very easy to talk to!"

"Thank you!"

Su Yang smiled and patted Sovereign Jiazi's thin shoulder: "No need for thanks. Just don't slack off when we fight from now on!"

These past few days, Sovereign Jiazi had truly lost weight!

"Don't worry, I won't!"

Marshal Xu has already spoken — from now on, no one in the Huaxia Federation will make things difficult for you because of your status! Su Yang said seriously. "As long as you serve the Federation well and don't break the law, I guarantee that you, your subordinates, and your family won't face any harassment or harsh treatment — you'll receive the same treatment as Huaxia citizens... I mean it!"