Chapter 433
The seal of the Mobile Corps Commander was issued the next day.
It was made entirely of bronze, with a square seal 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 a sense of flapping wings and shooting forward.
The seal script consisted of the four characters "Mobile Corps Commander," with sharp brushstrokes, symbolizing that the subordinates of a Mobile Corps Commander often possess the ability to transfer rapidly and are skilled in carrying out surprise attack missions.
Zhang Hei used his thick fingers to stroke the seal of the Mobile Corps Commander, even pressing down hard.
Immediately after, he stuffed the seal into his bosom.
Generals Guan Hong didn't even look at it, putting it away directly.
Liu Er examined the seal in his hand, daydreaming in his heart: "The seal of the Mobile Corps Commander is carved with a swallow; I heard that the general's seal of the Eagle-Raising General has a majestic eagle flapping its wings and swooping down."
Liu Er was a human-demon hybrid, and his four ears were proof of this. In other cultivation countries, it was quite rare to grant a general position to someone with his background.
To put it nicely, he was a clan member of the Blood Slaughter Dynasty; to put it bluntly, there were plenty of such clan members, 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 seal as Military Advisor Libationer.
The seal face 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 relaxed.
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 order, what's there to test? Only high-level general seals and official seals carry military tactics and official arts. Our Mobile Corps Commander seal doesn't have them, let alone your Military Advisor Libationer seal."
Liu Er restrained his emotions, carefully stored the seal, and seeing Ning Zhuo's studious appearance, couldn't help but laugh: "Little Brother Ning, if you want a better seal, you can perform some meritorious service, and I will report it up; it won't be a problem for you to be promoted by two or three levels."
Ning Zhuo hurriedly declined: "I have only obtained this kind of national treasure for the first time, so I am just studying it."
"I am not very interested in the official seals of the Two-Note Kingdom."
"It is because my clan is located in the Nandou Kingdom; if I want to be an official and govern, or command an army in the future, I should seek it from the Nandou Kingdom."
"I won't hide it from the three general lords, I and the Nandou Kingdom royal family member Zhu Zhu Xuanji are close friends. He once had the intention to grant me an official position."
"I have self-knowledge; I only have the cultivation of the early Foundation Establishment stage, I am young and inexperienced, and I am currently unable to shoulder heavy responsibilities."
"This time, I am attaching myself to the three general lords, just wanting to borrow the help of the three lords to participate in the battlefield and see if there is a chance to take revenge for my family against the Six Caves Sect!"
"After that, I still need to carry precious materials to trade with a certain major power and complete the family's mission."
"After that, I still need to travel to more places to increase my knowledge."
"So that's how it is." Generals Guan Hong stroked his beard.
Zhang Hei stared: "Zhu Zhu Xuanji of the Nandou Kingdom? He is a famous divine catcher in the whole country; I have heard of him."
Zhang Hei looked at Ning Zhuo with admiration once again. He didn't expect that the Foundation Establishment cultivator in front of him actually had a close relationship with a famous person.
Hearing this, Liu Er's regret in his heart increased again.
Ning Zhuo possessed precious materials, was wealthy, and was very skilled in wood-element spells; although he was only in the early Foundation Establishment stage, his combat power was outstanding.
Now hearing that Ning Zhuo's connections were also very powerful, even Zhu 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 in front of him could not be underestimated; he was a young master of the Ning family and had a deep relationship with the Nandou Kingdom royal family, with a great background that someone like him could not recruit.
"At least, I can't recruit him now!" Liu Er gritted his teeth secretly; at this moment, his desire for fame and fortune became even stronger.
At dusk.
An army slowly marched and entered the Canglin Xiancheng.
The setting sun shone on their golden armor, making them look even more noble and majestic.
Golden Halberd Army!
One of the imperial guards of the Two-Note Kingdom officially arrived at Canglin Xiancheng.
Although this news had already spread throughout the city, when the citizens saw such a strict military appearance with their own eyes, they couldn't help but look serious and exclaim in their hearts: Such a strong army!
The military flags were held high, flapping in the evening wind.
The entire army was riding horses, and the sound of hooves was heavy and powerful.
Every soldier held a golden long halberd, the halberds pointing straight to the sky, forming a forest of spears and halberds, emitting an endless sharp aura.
Sun Gan, as the commander of the Golden Halberd Army, rode at the very front of the team.
His face was cold and stern, his eyes were as sharp as swords, scanning the surroundings; the citizens subconsciously avoided his gaze, not daring to look him in the eye.
And in stark contrast to him was an official of the Two-Note Kingdom.
Although he was also riding a fine horse with his back straight, his demeanor was completely out of place with the Golden Halberd Army, and 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 staff he held all indicated his identity—Imperial Envoy!
Unlike other armies, the Golden Halberd Army had the fewest people and was the most loyal and reliable, so they did not camp outside the city but moved directly into Canglin Xiancheng.
The City Lord of the Xiancheng had already arranged accommodation, took the initiative to welcome Sun Gan and the Imperial Envoy, and warmly invited them to attend the banquet tonight.
Sun Gan's face was like iron, indicating that he would 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 over for this banquet so that he could well connect with these colleagues.
Hearing this, Sun Gan couldn't help but snort coldly.
Because this Imperial Envoy was named Zhao Xi, who was greedy by nature and would use the power in his hands to demand bribes every time he went on an inspection tour.
Sun Gan couldn't stand it, but Zhao Xi was quite trusted by the upper echelons of the Two-Note Kingdom, so even if there were many impeachments, he was often sent as an envoy to all sides.
The banquet was quite sumptuous, full of the local characteristics of Canglin Xiancheng.
The banquet was set in the inner hall and the outer hall.
"Little Friend Ning Zhuo?" In the outer hall, Zhang Zhongyi was surprised to find Ning Zhuo stepping in.
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 creation, every position was empty, and with a little effort, one could get 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 it, nor was there any need to hide it.
"You joined the Three Generals Camp and became their Military Advisor Libationer?" Zhang Zhongyi exclaimed.
Although his reputation was high, he was only a military doctor and could not participate in the decision-making of the Red Flower Camp.
From this perspective, Ning Zhuo's status was already higher than his.
Ning Zhuo then transmitted his voice, telling Zhang Zhongyi that he was also there by chance; seeing the three of Liu, Generals Guan, and Zhang discussing organizing a new army, he felt a move in his heart and took the initiative to ask to join.
For this reason, he also took the initiative to gift the three generals three precious materials, which were Mysterious Yellow Mother Stone, Blood Fiend Demon Stone, and Nether Black Soil.
Zhang Zhongyi immediately looked Ning Zhuo up and down, surprised by the astonishing wealth of this Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Being able to give away such precious materials proved that Ning Zhuo had at least more in his hands!
"It's a pity Mu Lan didn't listen to me; if she had recruited Ning Zhuo, how good it would have been."
"Sigh!"
"Her bowstring should be changed, otherwise it is difficult to display her superb archery. If there were a piece of Nascent Soul level precious material..."
Zhang Zhongyi shook his head constantly in his heart.
The night banquet began.
Ning Zhuo and Zhang Zhongyi talked while eating, and also toasted frequently, recognizing everyone at the same table.
The door of the inner hall was suddenly pushed open.
Mu Lan walked out quickly in a huff.
"Zhao Xi, you little brat, you are the borer of our Two-Note Kingdom!" Mu Lan scolded angrily, scanning the circle, and immediately locked onto Zhang Zhongyi.
She also discovered Ning Zhuo, her gaze lingering on the latter for a moment.
Mu Lan then said: "Uncle Zhang, let's go. Although this night banquet is good, the villains at the banquet 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 expected this situation, it was not convenient for him to persuade Mu Lan at this moment. He immediately left the table to show his attitude of unity.
Not long after the night banquet began, Mu Lan and Zhang Zhongyi left angrily.
"Come, come, come, continue to eat, continue to drink." Zhao Xi shouted loudly, livening up the atmosphere.
His skin was very thick, simply shameless, as if he hadn't heard Mu Lan's accusations against him at all.
Shuang Jing, Xu Dali, and others hurriedly raised their glasses.
Liu Er was also among them, just with a bitter smile on his face. The "travel expenses" just proposed by Zhao Xi were simply an open lion's mouth.
At another table in the inner hall, Zhang Hei raised his neck and was gulping down wine into his throat.
Generals Guan Hong sat upright, stroking his long beard with his hand, paying attention to the conversation at the main table at all times, cold light flashing in the depths of his eyes.
The banquet dispersed, and the four of them walked on the 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 was puzzled and hiccuped.
Generals Guan Hong snorted coldly and explained the ins and outs in detail.
Zhang Hei was furious: "That Imperial Envoy actually openly demanded bribes? How unreasonable! Is the Two-Note Kingdom so corrupt?"
"Will we also be treated harshly if we make contributions in the future?"
Liu Er waved his hand: "That won't happen. The Recruitment Order personally issued by the Two-Note Kingdom monarch concerns himself, the royal family, and the reputation of the Two-Note Kingdom. On this point, he will definitely strive for fairness."
Liu Er was worried that Zhang Hei would have a rift because of this; he wanted to do a big job in the Two-Note Kingdom.
Among the surrounding cultivation countries, only the Two-Note Kingdom had such an opportunity, opening the door to promotion for human-demon hybrids like him.
Zhang Hei muttered: "That's good!"
"I felt at first glance that this dog Imperial Envoy looks at people sideways; he doesn't look like a good thing at all."
"Why should we care about him!"
"Although he is an Imperial Envoy, he is not our direct superior. It would be a good thing if we didn't beat him up. And he still wants our money?"
"Simply unreasonable!"
"Our money is already stretched, and it's for building the army."
Liu Er just sighed.
Ning Zhuo smiled slightly: "Three general lords, don't worry, I will handle the matter of the Imperial Envoy."
"According to my tongue, it is necessary to let him know that the high righteousness of the three generals can never be insulted by any money."
Liu Er then looked at Ning Zhuo.
Ning Zhuo gave Liu Er a meaningful smile.
Liu Er understood immediately and gave the order for Ning Zhuo to go as his envoy to handle the matter.
"No time to lose, I will turn back now and talk to 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 confront that Golden Core level Imperial Envoy? Why don't I go with you to boost the momentum."
Ning Zhuo laughed and politely refused.
Liu Er took the initiative to hold Zhang Hei's arm, expressing 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 had to watch Ning Zhuo go back.
A moment later.
Ning Zhuo was smiling, and Imperial Envoy Zhao Xi was also smiling.
He looked at the Nascent Soul level precious material in his hand by the light of the lamp, making sounds of admiration in his mouth.
"The three generals of the Three Generals Camp are indeed heroes."
"Those who know the times are heroes!"
Ning Zhuo took out another piece of precious material.
"I have had many dealings with Lord Zhang Zhongyi, and I am just about to borrow his hand to treat my friend."
"I also ask you, my lord, to spare the Red Flower Camp."
Zhao Xi looked at Ning Zhuo deeply: "Little brat, some things are not easy for an outsider from the Nandou Kingdom to intervene in at will."
"The trouble of General Mu Lan is much bigger than you imagine."
Ning Zhuo smiled: "I understand."
As he spoke, he took out another piece of Nascent Soul level precious material and placed it on the table: "The trouble is big, naturally I have to trouble you, my lord, more. One more piece of precious material is quite reasonable!"
Zhao Xi stared, deeply moved by Ning Zhuo's wealthy performance.
"The Ning family of Fire Persimmon Xiancheng must be a big clan!"
"How come they only passed through the Two-Note Kingdom in the past and didn't take root, but migrated to the Nandou Kingdom?"
"Sigh..."
Zhao Xi thought of this, his heart full of regret.
"How many more precious materials does this brat have? Since he likes to meddle in other people's business..." This greedy thought had just arisen when it was resolved.
Life hanging by a thread!
My Buddha Heart Demon Seal!
Ning Zhuo appeared smiling and kind, but in fact, he had been maintaining these two methods.
"Lord Zhao, I helped the Red Flower Camp this time just to show favor 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 secretly influenced, and after hearing Ning Zhuo's specific requirements, he nodded immediately: "Who made me find you little brat pleasing to the eye. Rest assured, I promise you."
Ning Zhuo again indicated that after the matter was done, there would be a small token of appreciation.
Zhao Xi nodded repeatedly: "The Ning family has profound family learning, and the family education is like this; it really makes our generation admire."
The next day.
Military supplies were distributed, but only the Red Flower Camp could not receive them for a long time.
Mu Lan was furious and made a scene, but the cultivator in charge of military supplies was well prepared, took out a perfect reason, and deliberately continued to delay the distribution time.
After learning about this, Zhang Zhongyi sighed in his heart, knowing that this was Zhao Xi, the villain, making trouble.
It happened that Ning Zhuo came to visit, and seeing Zhang Zhongyi frowning, 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. It would be better to go again today and let the Imperial Envoy raise his hand first, and he would pay for it himself.
A moment later, Ning Zhuo returned.
Zhang Zhongyi changed his past attitude and took the initiative to hold Ning Zhuo's arm, expressing deep gratitude.
"Mu Lan has a stubborn temperament, very much like her father. If I take action, I will definitely be hated by her, and I am afraid that there will be a rift in the future. I am in a dilemma, 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."
"Easy to say, easy to say!" Zhang Zhongyi waved his hand, "The consultation fee is waived this time."
Ning Zhuo patted the Ten Thousand Mile Wandering Dragon on his waist and released Sun Lingtong.
At this moment, Sun Lingtong's forearm was also petrified.
He was not in a hurry, still laughing and joking, his expression calm.
Zhang Zhongyi asked suspiciously: "To save the little baby, we still have to invite a Earth-Element Grandmaster, you haven't forgotten, have you?"
Ning Zhuo bowed to Zhang Zhongyi and bent slightly: "Lord Zhang, don't blame me, I am the Earth-Element Grandmaster."
Zhang Zhongyi was stunned and looked at the white-clothed youth in front of him in disbelief: "You?!"
Ning Zhuo straightened up, lowered his arms, and smiled: "Genuine and authentic."
Sun Lingtong: "Hee hee hee! Little Zhuo, Doctor Zhang, please hurry up and take action, I can't wait anymore."
End of Chapter
