Chapter 433

The official seal of the Mobile Corps Commander was issued the next day.

It was made entirely of bronze, with a square face, each side about three inches long, and was very heavy.

A swallow with spread wings was carved on the seal; the swallow's tail was as sharp as scissors, and its wings were spread, giving the impression of it flapping its wings to fly.

The seal script read "Mobile Corps Commander," with sharp strokes, symbolizing that the subordinates of a Mobile Corps Commander often possessed the ability to relocate rapidly and were adept at carrying out surprise attack missions.

Zhang Hei used his thick fingers to stroke the Mobile Corps Commander's seal and even pressed down on it with force.

Immediately after, he stuffed the seal into his bosom.

Guan Hong did not even glance at it and put it away directly.

Liu Er, however, examined the seal in his hand, daydreaming: "The Mobile Corps Commander's seal is carved with a swallow; I hear that the Eagle-Raising General's seal features a majestic eagle swooping down with spread wings."

Liu Er was a human-demon hybrid; his four ears were proof of this. In other cultivation nations, it was quite rare for someone with his background to be granted a general's position.

To put it nicely, he was a kinsman of the Blood Slaughter Dynasty; to put it bluntly, there were plenty of such kinsmen, and the influence of the Blood Slaughter Dynasty had long since fallen into the mire.

Ning Zhuo was also examining the seal in his hand.

This was his Military Advisor Libationer seal.

The face of this seal was circular, two inches in diameter, made of jade, giving a warm and moist feeling.

The front of the seal was carved with a bright moon and clouds, and the seal script "Military Advisor Libationer" was dignified and elegant.

Holding the seal and infusing it with magic power, Ning Zhuo only made the seal glow slightly.

Seeing this, Zhang Hei laughed: "It's just a small token, what's there to test? Only high-level general seals and official seals carry military tactics and official arts. Our Mobile Corps Commander seals don't even have them, let alone your Military Advisor Libationer seal."

Liu Er collected his thoughts and tucked the seal away carefully. Seeing Ning Zhuo's studious appearance, he couldn't help but laugh: "Little Brother Ning, if you want a better seal, you can perform some meritorious deeds, and I will report them up. Getting you promoted two or three ranks will be no problem."

Ning Zhuo hurriedly declined: "I have only just obtained this type of state artifact for the first time, so I am just studying it."

"I am not very interested in the official seals of the Two-Note State."

"It is because my clan is located in the South Bean State. In the future, if I wish to serve as an official or command an army, I should seek it from the South Bean State."

"I will not hide it from the three General lords: I am close friends with Zhu Xuanji, a member of the South Bean State royal family. He once had the intention to grant me an official position."

"I have self-knowledge; with only Foundation Establishment early-stage cultivation, I am inexperienced and shallow, and currently unable to shoulder heavy responsibilities."

"This time, by attaching myself to the three General lords, I just want to use the help of the three lords to participate in the battlefield and see if there is an opportunity to take revenge for my family against the Six Caves Sect!"

"After that, I still need to carry precious materials to reach a trade agreement with a major power to complete my family's mission."

"After that, I still need to travel to more places to broaden my knowledge."

"So that's how it is." Guan Hong stroked his beard.

Zhang Hei widened his eyes: "Zhu Xuanji of the South Bean State? He is a renowned divine catcher throughout the country; I have heard of him."

Zhang Hei looked at Ning Zhuo with newfound respect once again. He did not expect the Foundation Establishment cultivator before him to have such close ties with a famous person.

Hearing this, the regret in Liu Er's heart increased significantly.

Ning Zhuo possessed precious materials, was wealthy, and was very skilled in wood-element spells. Although he was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, his combat power was outstanding.

Now he heard that Ning Zhuo's connections were also very powerful; even Zhu Xuanji thought highly of him!

The reason Liu Er asked this was to win over Ning Zhuo and the Ning family for his own use. As a result, Ning Zhuo's words made him immediately understand that the young cultivator before him could not be underestimated. He was a young master of the Ning family with deep ties to the South Bean State royal family and a massive background that someone like him could not recruit.

"At the very least, I cannot recruit him right now!" Liu Er gritted his teeth secretly. At this moment, his craving for fame and fortune became even more intense.

At dusk.

An army slowly marched and entered the Canglin Immortal City.

The light of the setting sun reflected on their golden armor, making them appear even more noble and majestic.

The Golden Halberd Army!

One of the imperial guards of the Two-Note State had officially arrived at Canglin Immortal City.

Although this news had already spread throughout the city, when the citizens witnessed such a disciplined military presence with their own eyes, they could not help but become serious and exclaim in their hearts: Such a powerful army!

The military banners were held high, snapping in the evening breeze.

The entire army was mounted on horses, the sound of hooves heavy and powerful.

Every soldier held a golden long halberd, the halberds pointing straight to the sky, forming a forest of spears and halberds, exuding an endless aura of sharpness.

Sun Gan, as the commander of the Golden Halberd Army, rode at the very front of the formation.

His face was cold and stern, his gaze as sharp as a sword, scanning the surroundings. The citizens subconsciously avoided his gaze, not daring to meet his eyes.

In stark contrast to him was an official of the Two-Note State.

Although he was also riding a fine horse with his back straight, his demeanor was completely out of place with the Golden Halberd Army; one could tell at a glance that he was an outsider.

But no one dared to underestimate this official.

Because the official uniform he wore and the scepter he held all indicated his identity—an Imperial Envoy!

Unlike other armies, the Golden Halberd Army was the smallest in number and the most loyal and reliable, so they did not camp outside the city but moved directly into Canglin Immortal City.

The City Lord of the Immortal City had already arranged their accommodations, took the initiative to welcome Sun Gan and the Imperial Envoy, and warmly invited them to attend the banquet that evening.

Sun Gan's face was like iron, stating that he had to settle the army first before it was possible to attend the banquet.

The Imperial Envoy laughed loudly and requested that the heads of the several armies be called to this banquet so that he could properly build rapport with these colleagues.

Hearing this, Sun Gan could not help but snort coldly.

This was because this Imperial Envoy, named Zhao Xi, was greedy by nature and would use the power in his hands to solicit bribes every time he went on an inspection tour.

Sun Gan could not stand it, but Zhao Xi was quite trusted by the upper echelons of the Two-Note State, so even with many impeachments, he was often sent as an envoy to various places.

The banquet was quite sumptuous, full of the local characteristics of Canglin Immortal City.

The banquet was set with an inner hall and an outer hall.

"Little friend Ning Zhuo?" In the outer hall, Zhang Zhongyi was surprised to find Ning Zhuo stepping inside.

As a Military Advisor Libationer, Ning Zhuo could also be considered a high-level member of an army.

This was the benefit of joining the Three Generals Camp; in the early stages of its founding, every position was vacant, and with a little effort, one could obtain a high position.

Seeing Zhang Zhongyi, Ning Zhuo also felt pleasantly surprised. After stepping forward to talk, he sat directly to the left of Zhang Zhongyi.

Ning Zhuo did not hide anything, nor was there any need to hide.

"You joined the Three Generals Camp and even became their Military Advisor Libationer?" Zhang Zhongyi exclaimed.

Although his reputation was high, he was only a military physician and could not participate in the decision-making of the Red Flower Camp.

From this perspective, Ning Zhuo's status and position were already higher than his.

Ning Zhuo then transmitted his voice, telling Zhang Zhongyi that it was a coincidence; he saw the three of them, Liu, Guan, and Zhang, discussing wanting to organize a new army, so he felt a stir in his heart and took the initiative to ask to join.

For this, he even took the initiative to gift the three generals three portions of precious materials: Yellow Mother Stone, Blood Fiend Demon Stone, and Nether Black Soil.

Zhang Zhongyi immediately looked Ning Zhuo up and down, surprised by the astonishing financial resources of this Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Being able to give away such precious materials proved that Ning Zhuo must have at least more in his possession!

"It's a pity Mulan didn't listen to me; if she had recruited Ning Zhuo, how good that would have been."

"Sigh!"

"Her bowstring should be changed; otherwise, it is difficult to display her superb archery. If there were some Nascent Soul-level precious material..."

Zhang Zhongyi shook his head continuously in his heart.

The night banquet began.

Ning Zhuo and Zhang Zhongyi ate and talked, and also frequently toasted, getting to know everyone at the same table.

The door to the inner hall was suddenly pushed open.

Mulan walked out quickly, looking furious.

"Zhao Xi, you brat, you are the parasite of our Two-Note State!" Mulan scolded angrily, her gaze sweeping around and immediately locking onto Zhang Zhongyi.

She also discovered Ning Zhuo, her gaze lingering on the latter for a moment.

Mulan then said: "Uncle Zhang, let's go. Although this night banquet is good, the petty people at the table make me truly disgusted!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Zhang Zhongyi immediately stood up, his face showing anger: "General, this old man will follow."

Although Zhang Zhongyi sighed in his heart and had anticipated this situation, it was not convenient for him to persuade Mulan at this moment. He immediately left the table to show his stance of unity.

The night banquet had not started for long before Mulan and Zhang Zhongyi left in anger.

"Come, come, keep eating, keep drinking." Zhao Xi shouted loudly, trying to liven up the atmosphere.

His skin was very thick, simply shameless, as if he hadn't heard Mulan's accusations against him at all.

Shuang Jing, Xu Dali, and others hurriedly raised their glasses.

Liu Er was also among them, but with a bitter smile. The "travel and fatigue fee" Zhao Xi had just proposed was simply an exorbitant demand.

At another table in the inner hall, Zhang Hei tilted his neck, gulping down wine.

Guan Hong sat upright, stroking his long beard, constantly paying attention to the conversation at the main table, cold light flashing in the depths of his eyes.

The banquet dispersed, and the four of them walked on their way back. Liu Er looked at the bright moon in the night sky and sighed repeatedly.

"Why is Big Brother looking so worried?" Zhang Hei asked, puzzled, and let out a hiccup.

Guan Hong snorted coldly and explained the ins and outs in detail.

Zhang Hei was furious: "That Imperial Envoy is openly soliciting bribes? How unreasonable! Is the Two-Note State really this corrupt?"

"If we achieve great things in the future, will we also be extorted?"

Liu Er waved his hand: "That won't happen. The recruitment decree personally issued by the Two-Note State monarch concerns himself, the royal family, and the reputation of the Two-Note State. On this point, he will definitely strive for fairness."

Liu Er was worried that Zhang Hei would develop a grudge because of this; he really wanted to do something big in the Two-Note State.

Among the surrounding cultivation nations, only the Two-Note State had such an opportunity, opening the door to promotion for someone like him, a human-demon hybrid.

Zhang Hei muttered: "That's good then!"

"I felt at first glance that this dog Imperial Envoy looked at people sideways; he didn't look like anything good."

"Why should we care about him!"

"Although he is an Imperial Envoy, he isn't our direct superior. Not giving him a beating is already a good thing. He still wants our money?"

"Simply unreasonable!"

"Our money is already stretched thin; it's meant for building the army."

Liu Er just sighed.

Ning Zhuo smiled slightly: "Three Generals, do not worry. I will handle the matter of the Imperial Envoy."

"With my tongue, I will surely make him understand that the high righteousness of the three Generals is by no means something that money can insult."

Liu Er then looked at Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo gave Liu Er a meaningful smile.

Liu Er understood immediately and issued an order for Ning Zhuo to act as his envoy to handle the matter.

"There is no time to lose; I will return now to speak with that Imperial Envoy," Ning Zhuo said.

Liu Er agreed.

Zhang Hei also wanted to help Ning Zhuo: "The Military Advisor's cultivation is only Foundation Establishment; how can he stand against that Jin Dan-level Imperial Envoy? Why don't I go with you to bolster the momentum."

Ning Zhuo laughed and politely refused.

Liu Er took Zhang Hei's arm, expressing his full trust in Ning Zhuo, saying that not believing Ning Zhuo could handle it alone was looking down on their little brother.

Zhang Hei was squeezed by these words and could only watch Ning Zhuo go back.

A moment later.

Ning Zhuo was smiling, and the Imperial Envoy Zhao Xi was also smiling.

By the light of the lamp, he kept flipping through the Nascent Soul-level precious material in his hand, clicking his tongue in admiration.

"The three Generals of the Three Generals Camp are indeed outstanding talents."

"Those who know the times are outstanding talents!"

Ning Zhuo took out another portion of precious material.

"I have had many dealings with Lord Zhang Zhongyi and intend to use his hands to treat my friend."

"I also ask you, my lord, to show leniency to the Red Flower Camp."

Zhao Xi looked at Ning Zhuo deeply: "Kid, there are some things that you, an outsider from the South Bean State, shouldn't interfere with casually."

"General Mulan's trouble is much bigger than you imagine."

Ning Zhuo smiled: "I understand."

As he spoke, he took out another portion of Nascent Soul-level precious material and placed it on the table: "If the trouble is big, it naturally requires more effort from you, my lord. One more portion of precious material is quite reasonable!"

Zhao Xi widened his eyes, deeply shocked by Ning Zhuo's display of wealth.

"The Ning family of Fire Persimmon Immortal City must be a great clan!"

"Why did they only pass through the Two-Note State in the past and not take root, instead migrating to the South Bean State?"

"Sigh..."

Thinking of this, Zhao Xi was filled with regret.

"How many more precious materials does this kid have? Since he likes to meddle in other people's business..." This greedy thought had just arisen when it was dissolved.

Life hanging by a thread!

My Buddha Heart Demon Seal!

Ning Zhuo appeared kind and smiling on the surface, but in reality, he had been maintaining these two methods all along.

"Lord Zhao, I helped the Red Flower Camp this time just to show goodwill to Zhang Zhongyi."

"If possible, please give me a little convenience, Lord Zhao."

"I will never make things difficult for you, my lord; it's just that I need some cooperation..."

Zhao Xi was influenced secretly. After hearing Ning Zhuo's specific request, he nodded immediately: "Who made me find you kid pleasing to the eye? Rest assured, I promise you."

Ning Zhuo stated again that after the matter was accomplished, there would be another small token of appreciation.

Zhao Xi nodded repeatedly: "The Ning family has profound family learning; such upbringing truly makes our generation admire."

The next day.

Military supplies were distributed, but only the Red Flower Camp was delayed in receiving them.

Mulan was furious and caused a scene, but the cultivator in charge of military supplies was well-prepared, producing a perfect excuse to deliberately continue delaying the distribution time.

Upon learning this, Zhang Zhongyi sighed in his heart, knowing that this was the petty person Zhao Xi causing trouble behind the scenes.

It happened that Ning Zhuo came to visit. Seeing Zhang Zhongyi looking worried, he asked for the reason.

After learning about this, Ning Zhuo smiled slightly and told Zhang Zhongyi: Previously, he had represented the Three Generals Camp and sent money and goods, which had already made Zhao Xi quite satisfied. Today, it wouldn't hurt to go again and let the Imperial Envoy raise his hand, with himself providing the funds to make up for it.

A moment later, Ning Zhuo returned.

Zhang Zhongyi changed his previous attitude, took the initiative to hold Ning Zhuo's arm, and expressed deep gratitude.

"Mulan's temperament is stubborn, just like her father. If I take action, I will surely be hated by her, and I fear a rift will form in the future. I was caught in a dilemma, but fortunately, little friend Ning Zhuo took righteous action."

Ning Zhuo then said: "I also have selfish motives, Lord Zhang; I want to save my friend."

"Easily done, easily done!" Zhang Zhongyi waved his hand, "The consultation fee for this time is completely waived."

Ning Zhuo patted the Ten Thousand Mile Wandering Dragon on his waist and released Sun Lingtong.

At this moment, Sun Lingtong's forearms were also petrified.

He was not in a hurry, still laughing and acting calm.

Zhang Zhongyi asked suspiciously: "To save the little one, we still need to invite an Earth-element master, you haven't forgotten, have you?"

Ning Zhuo bowed to Zhang Zhongyi, bending slightly: "Lord Zhang, do not be offended; I am the Earth-element master."

Zhang Zhongyi was stunned, looking at the white-clothed youth before him in disbelief: "You?!"

Ning Zhuo straightened up, his arms hanging down, with a smile on his face: "Genuine and authentic."

Sun Lingtong: "Hee hee hee! Little Zhuo, Physician Zhang, please hurry up and take action; I can't wait anymore."