Chapter 609: Why, do you have an opinion? (Please subscribe, please vote for monthly tickets)

Li Chen's "work" was quite relaxed; he didn't stand straight at the entrance checking people one by one like ordinary soldiers, but was arranged at a rest point with tables and chairs beside the city gate, euphemistically called "coordinating command," but in reality, he just leaned back in his chair and watched the soldiers on both sides busy themselves.

This idle appearance of his formed a sharp contrast with other noble children who at least put on a show even when they came to "gild" themselves, immediately drawing side-eyes and dissatisfaction from the surrounding soldiers and low-level officers.

Especially that thin, tall cadre who had been displeased with Li Chen yesterday; he was currently being sarcastic with a few companions nearby:

"Tsk, see that? That's the big shot from the Imperial Capital! We're freezing like grandsons checking people here, and he's doing great, coming here to enjoy himself!"

"Say less, his life is good, he knows how to be born! If you had a good father, you could sit here too!"

"Hmph! A flowery pillow! If something really happens, he'll probably pee his pants in fear! He's simply a rat dropping ruining a whole pot of soup!"

Right amidst these whispers, a commotion suddenly erupted at the South Gate!

A gorgeously decorated carriage was stopped by the gate guards, who demanded to check a large wooden box on the carriage.

The driver was a young man in flashy clothes with an arrogant demeanor; upon hearing this, he was instantly furious, slamming a palm onto the face of the soldier who had stepped forward to demand the box be opened, and cursed sharply:

"Are you blind? I am from the Chu family of the Imperial Capital! I'm giving your Cold Iron Pass face by allowing a routine check, and you dare to check my private belongings? Are you looking for a beating?"

This slap instantly ignited the powder keg! The struck soldier glared, and the other surrounding soldiers immediately surrounded them with weapons, swords half-drawn, the atmosphere suddenly tense.

The crowd waiting to enter the city also stopped to watch, discussing it heatedly; a conflict was about to break out!

Because the matter was quite large, several low-level officers nearby also gathered, whispering about whether to just sell face and let this Chu family person pass to settle the matter, or to quickly invite Army Supervisor Wang or Captain Zhou to handle it.

This Chu family disciple was so arrogant, daring to slap the garrison troops directly at a vital border pass; his backing must be extremely large. Judging by his attire and demeanor, he must be a noble child from the Imperial Capital; such people who are used to being tyrannical are the most troublesome.

Just as the officers were hesitating and the soldiers were indignant but afraid to act, Li Chen, who had been "resting" on the side, finally stood up, lazily stretched, as if he had just finished watching a lively scene, and walked over unhurriedly.

He was a Commandant after all, so stepping out now was justified.

That Chu family disciple, named Chu Xiang, saw a young officer in Commandant's uniform, even younger than himself, walking over; instead of being afraid, he became even more arrogant, pointing at Li Chen's nose and preparing to curse: "You are the one here—"

However, before the word "here" could even leave his mouth, everyone felt a blur before their eyes!

"Smack!"

An extremely crisp and loud slap suddenly exploded!

Li Chen moved like lightning, backhanding a slap that landed solidly on Chu Xiang's face!

The force was so great that it spun Chu Xiang half a circle on the spot, causing him to fall headlong to the ground; the corner of his mouth split instantly, blood mixed with spit sprayed out, golden stars danced before his eyes, his ears buzzed, and he didn't react for a long while.

The whole scene was instantly dead silent!

Everyone was stunned, including those soldiers and officers who were originally dissatisfied with Li Chen!

No one expected that this "Commandant Cheng" from the Imperial Capital, who looked like a flowery pillow, would be so ruthless and decisive! And he hit someone from the Chu family of the Imperial Capital!

The few guards brought by Chu Xiang were also dazed for a moment, then reacted, hurriedly drawing their weapons, protecting their fallen master, and glaring at Li Chen with shock and anger.

Chu Xiang struggled to lift his head, half his face swelling rapidly, and roared incoherently: "You... you dare hit me?! Do you know who I am?! I am from the Chu family of the Imperial Capital..."

Before he could finish, Li Chen's military boot had already stepped unceremoniously onto his face, grinding all the harsh words he hadn't yet spoken back into his stomach!

Li Chen looked down from above, sneering with a tone ten times more arrogant and a hundred times more wild than Chu Xiang's just now: "When I hit people, I never care who they are! As long as I want to hit, I hit, understand?"

Chu Xiang was stepped on the face by the sole of the military boot, trembling with humiliation, but couldn't even make a sound, only emitting a whimper in his throat. ===== CHAPTER 610 =====