Chapter 230: Chapter 143: Ten Heroes! Ten Heroes
After leaving Wang Zilan, Chen Sheng did not linger. He immediately prepared to return to the Jingwu Bureau and go into seclusion.
The Profound Origin Spirit Water was in his possession.
His primary goal now was to refine it and advance his cultivation.
Though it was only half a bottle of Profound Origin Spirit Water, it should be enough to significantly advance his cultivation.
As for Wang Zilan, that was a matter that could not be rushed.
After all, Wang Zilan came from an extraordinary background—she was the legitimate daughter of the Ning’an Wang Clan. Threats alone would not be enough to make her submit. Only by using both carrots and sticks could he make her resolve to voluntarily offer up her Profound Yin Qi.
And from the looks of it, Wang Zilan’s feelings for Lu Maozhi had grown beyond mere annoyance. With his help, Lu Maozhi’s reputation had been utterly ruined.
One had to ask: with Wang Zilan’s proud and arrogant nature, how could she ever be willing to marry a man now called a good-for-nothing?
When Chen Sheng returned to the Jingwu Bureau, the men of G Camp had all returned as well. The storeroom was piled high with the spoils seized from the Song Clan of Qu Shui.
Every Jingwu Guard from G Camp wore an expression of unconcealable joy.
After all, while the majority of the spoils had to be turned over, the portion they were allowed to keep was enough for everyone to make a handsome profit, especially from what they found in the Song Family’s estate.
They had even found three precious strands of Innate Spiritual Qi, which made Xu Shenzhi and the others ecstatic.
As the group of confidants who had transferred with Chen Sheng from Changshan Mountain, they had earned many merits under him. However, according to the rules, their contributions were still far from enough to trade for Innate Spiritual Qi from the Jingwu Bureau.
If they could keep these strands for themselves, it would undoubtedly save them a great deal of time.
After hearing the news, Chen Sheng pondered for a moment before giving his immediate approval.
He bestowed a strand of Innate Spiritual Qi upon Xu Shenzhi and Li Huai Sheng. Their cultivation was high enough that they could break through at any moment. As for Yan Ming, he had only just entered the Marrow Transformation Realm.
He was still a long way from being ready for Innate Spiritual Qi.
So, after some thought, Chen Sheng decided to send it to County Captain Wu in Changshan Mountain.
In addition, he also acquired two types of auxiliary Spiritual Objects and had them sent to Changshan Mountain as well.
Wu Kuang had treated him well, and Chen Sheng had never forgotten his kindness. Now that he had the opportunity, he would not forget his old superior. Besides, this action also benefited him.
It would help him cultivate an image of a man who repays kindness.
This would surely only benefit him in the future, never harm him.
After all, no one likes a person who is ungrateful and disloyal.
"I have drifted for half my life, my only regret being not having met a wise master. For Your Excellency to bestow this Spiritual Qi upon me today is a fortune that spans three lifetimes. In the future, whatever Your Excellency commands, I will walk through fire and water, and I will never abandon you, even in death!"
Overcome with emotion, Xu Shenzhi dropped to one knee to pledge his loyalty.
Of course, these were Xu Shenzhi’s heartfelt words. After all, how precious was a strand of Innate Spiritual Qi? For Chen Sheng to have given it to him so freely—how could he not be moved?
Seeing this, Li Huai Sheng, who was standing nearby, also hurried to kneel on one knee.
"I, Huai Sheng, have drifted..."
However, before he could finish, Chen Sheng cut him off with a wave of his hand.
"That’s enough. I’ve seen everything you’ve done. There’s no need for such formalities."
Besides, hearing such familiar words always made Chen Sheng feel a bit uncomfortable. He then turned to Yan Ming.
"When your cultivation reaches the peak of the Marrow Transformation Realm, I will prepare a strand of Innate Spiritual Qi for you as well. For now, your main task is to cultivate diligently. Don’t fall too far behind Shen Zhi and Huai Sheng."
"Yes, I understand."
Overcome with excitement, Yan Ming bowed deeply.
"Captain, the Governor requests your presence."
Just as Chen Sheng was instructing the three on how to handle the Song Family’s spoils, an announcement came from outside the Government Office Hall.
"Understood."
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Inside the Jingwu Bureau’s Governor’s Office.
After being announced, Chen Sheng walked in. His gaze quickly fell upon Nie Xuanfeng in the seat of honor and Sun Yuzhi in a side seat. He was especially surprised to see her there.
He did not let his surprise show, however, and immediately bowed in greeting.
"Your subordinate, Chen Sheng, pays my respects to Governor Nie and Vice Envoy Sun."
"Haha, no need for such formalities. Rise, quickly."
Nie Xuanfeng wore a look of delight.
He never imagined it. Just a few days ago, he had instructed Chen Sheng to try and contend for a spot among the ’Ning’an Ten Heroes,’ and in the blink of an eye, the man had actually done it.
Although he had only defeated Lu Maozhi, the lowest-ranked of the Ten Heroes, it was still enough to earn him a place among them.
How could this not delight him?
"Thank you, Governor."
Chen Sheng rose and gave a respectful bow.
"You weren’t injured in the fight, were you?"
Nie Xuanfeng asked with concern.
"Thanks to your blessings, Governor and Vice Envoy Sun, your subordinate is unharmed."
"That’s good, that’s good. You did very well this time."
Nie Xuanfeng stroked his long beard, looking at Chen Sheng with increasing satisfaction.
Sun Yuzhi, however, gave Chen Sheng a rather cold glance.
"One can tell from Captain Chen’s expression that he is quite alright. After all, you still had the leisure to go drinking and feasting with a beauty after your great battle. I imagine that legitimate daughter of the Wang Family has taken quite a liking to you, hasn’t she?"
At these words, Nie Xuanfeng’s brows twitched, and he glanced at Sun Yuzhi in surprise.
’Why did that sound faintly... jealous?’
’Could it be...’
’...that Chen Sheng has actually won the heart of this Female Demon?’
For a moment, Nie Xuanfeng was at a loss for words.
The moment the words left her mouth, Sun Yuzhi realized her tone was wrong. It was not at all the attitude of a superior toward a subordinate; on the contrary, she sounded like a scorned woman.
She immediately coughed twice and said coolly:
"I have important matters to attend to. I shall take my leave."
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