Chapter 2381: Too Smooth

"You all hurry back and gather the garrison for me!"

Jiang Lai immediately followed Ye Liuyun's orders, sending that patrol unit back to notify the stationed troops.

Although he is not recruiting now, there are still several thousand soldiers defending the city.

Those patrol soldiers didn't know what had happened; seeing the situation was chaotic, they were immediately ordered to muster manpower.

Ye Liuyun placed Slave Seals on the three assassins and on Cui Ziheng's wounded subordinate, and then pulled both Cui Ziheng and Jiang Lai into the Space World.

He and his clone used the Thousand Illusion Technique to assume the appearances of Cui Ziheng and Jiang Lai, holding Cui Ziheng's Transmission Talisman, and led the remaining eight guards back to the garrison's main camp.

At this moment, the Gold Spear Marquis, with his guards, was tracking Cui Ziheng's Transmission Talisman and rushed here.

He arrived a little later; Ye Liuyun had already returned to the camp first.

"All troops, attention: Gold Spear Marquis Cui Yingwu is preparing to rebel and intends to kill us all.

The Crown Prince, in the name of righteousness, disclosed information to me.

Therefore we must be ready; if Cui Yingwu dares to attack, we will annihilate them.

When the time comes, I will have the Prince record merit for everyone, guaranteeing promotions and wealth!"

Afterward, Ye Liuyun immediately began arranging the defense.

Cui Yingwu discovered Cui Ziheng's Transmission Talisman and entered the garrison's main camp; at this moment he felt a bit relieved, thinking perhaps his son had been rescued by Jiang Lai.

Thus, when he and his guards rushed to the camp, they had no defenses prepared.

Seeing from afar that Cui Ziheng and Jiang Lai were present, he immediately relaxed.

"Ziheng, what exactly happened?"

He hurried over to ask.

Jiang Lai, however, waved his hand.

"Kill!"

The garrison shouted in unison and charged to kill.

His guard unit was also startled.

"Protect the Marquis!"

The captain also reacted, placing the Gold Spear Marquis in the center for protection.

At this point, Cui Yingwu realized his son had been controlled.

"Jiang Lai, I have treated you well, and you repay me like this?"

He thought Jiang Lai had betrayed him.

However, the clone‑formed Cui Ziheng emitted a Technique that pierced Cui Yingwu's heart.

The Jiang Lai transformed by Ye Liuyun now urged the guards that Cui Yingwu had brought: "Cui Yingwu is dead; for whom are you still fighting?

By order of Zhenxing Wang, Cui Yingwu plotted rebellion, with his son Cui Ziheng as evidence.

You were unaware; lay down your weapons and you can avoid death.

If you continue to resist, you will be treated as comrades.

None of you may leave the camp alive today!"

Upon hearing this, the surrounded guards immediately laid down their weapons and surrendered.

True or not, Cui Yingwu is dead; why are they still fighting for anyone?

Thus, Ye Liuyun had them bound and interrogated one by one.

What was called interrogation was merely placing Slave Seals on them.

Next, the elite of the garrison were each called into the main tent and had Slave Seals placed on them.

Then, Ye Liuyun led them out of the city together.

He packed everyone into the Space World.

He removed his uniform, altered his appearance, returned to the city, passed through the Teleportation Array, arrived at Wanwei City, and entered its Black Killing Secret Realm.

This battle gave him over two hundred Super God Realm strongmen in his ranks, making future assassinations of important figures more certain.

Gold Spear Marquis Cui Yingwu, Cui Ziheng, Jiang Lai, and the Alchemist's head were handed over to Black Kill, earning corresponding points.

He hadn't expected to obtain the Gold Spear Marquis's head so smoothly.

Next, he should investigate Wanwei Marquis and the newly appointed Leader Yuan Rong.

He is more familiar with Wanwei Marquis; Ye Liuyun also knows how many guard forces are around him, and now needs to investigate Yuan Rong's situation.

Ye Liuyun rested in the Black Killing Secret Realm, drank two bottles of free Pure Essence Brew, and let the three newly captured injured Black Kill members also drink some Pure Essence Brew to accelerate their recovery.

Then he began to wander around Wanwei City.

Wanwei City is recruiting, with many recruitment points throughout the city.

It is evident that Yuan Rong's attitude is far more pragmatic than Jiang Lai's; he began recruiting as soon as he took office.

Ye Liuyun examined the recruitment criteria and was surprised to find that this army only enlists Martial Cultivators of Ninth Layer Late Stage and Super God Realm; Martial Cultivators of Seventh/Eighth Level Realm are not accepted.

Therefore, few Martial Cultivators applied.

The recruitment Sub‑Leader, seeing that Ye Liuyun's realm met the requirements, immediately approached to ingratiate himself with Ye Liuyun.

"We give Martial Cultivators very good treatment, even guaranteeing you can advance to the Super God Realm! Moreover, there are many promotion channels.

Our Grand Leader was directly appointed by the Holy Land Dynasty and has led its great army."

The Sub‑Leader then bragged to Ye Liuyun.

"Sent by the Dynasty?

Our army's Leader isn't all appointed by Zhenxing Wang?"

Ye Liuyun asked the Sub‑Leader.

The Sub‑Leader glanced around, then quietly told Ye Liuyun, "Since you're a discerning person, I'll tell you."

Our President has been replaced twice lately, and even caused a total army wipeout, so Zhenxing Wang thrust him into the Dynasty.

Thus the Dynasty directly sent President Yuan Rong, who has led a hundred‑thousand Dynasty Army and fought battles outside the Dynasty!

Following President Yuan Rong, you can't go wrong.

As long as you dare to fight and strive, promotion will surely be fast!

The junior Leader was very diligent in recruiting and said many good words to Yuan Rong.

"Alright then, since you speak so well, I'll sign up!"

Ye Liuyun immediately wanted to meet Yuan Hu to see what was different about him.

"Don't worry, brother, I won't deceive you! From now on we're on the same side!"

The junior Leader was also very satisfied; after Ye Liuyun presented his identification card for registration, a soldier escorted him to the barracks for reporting.

Ye Liuyun's new ID card had his name changed to Shangwu.

He also altered his appearance and wasn't worried anyone would recognize him.

Upon arriving at the camp, he immediately saw Yuan Hu, who was examining the strength of the enlisted soldiers.

Those lacking strength are sent back on the spot; they absolutely prefer quality over quantity.

His assessment method is also unusual: he pits two enlisted soldiers against each other to observe their abilities.

If both are strong, he keeps them both.

"Looks like this guy isn't a dead weight!"

Ye Liuyun thought to himself.

When it was Ye Liuyun's turn to step up, he casually asked about the contest's rules: "Can we kill?"

"Oh?"

Ye Liuyun's question piqued Yuan Hu's interest.

He asked Ye Liuyun: "Why do you ask that?"

"As a soldier, the purpose of striking is to kill the opponent.

I don't want to idle and just put on a show for others!"

Ye Liuyun replied loudly.

"Sure!"

Yuan Hu showed little expression, but agreed to Ye Liuyun's request.

Soon, another Martial Cultivator of equal level was brought up.

Ye Liuyun glanced at him and said, "Swap him, he's too weak!"