nyslfriends Chapter 117 Xiao Heng's Appreciation
Chapter 117 Xiao Heng's Appreciation
Chapter 117 Xiao Heng's Appreciation
Name: Lu Yuan
Age: 18
[Cultivation Technique: Fifth-Rank Cultivation Technique "Earthly Fiend Blade Technique" (10232/30000 Perfection)]
[Fourth-grade martial arts technique "Primordial Qi Gong" Gang Qi (2301/30000 Perfection)]
[Fifth-Rank Cultivation Technique: Refining the Golden Bell Shield (10127/30000 Perfected)]
[The Grade 3 Formation "Mountain-Shaking Copper Gate Formation" (26172/30000 Perfection) Additional Effects: Super Defense, Mountain-Shaking and Earth-Shaking]
[Third-grade martial arts technique "Breaking the Qi Arrow Technique" (7282/30000 Perfection)]
[Fourth-Rank Kung Fu Technique "Heart-Shattering Fist" (10383/10000 Great Success, Breakthrough Needed?)]
Lu Yuan naturally chose to break through.
Then, memories of boxing techniques came flooding back to my mind.
His hands and arms had a very powerful feel to them.
[Fourth-Rank Kung Fu Technique: Heart-Shattering Fist (383/30000 Perfected)]
As the system panel appeared, a smile appeared on Lu Yuan's lips.
It's finally a breakthrough.
If he can't act in his current capacity in the future, he'll use this "Heart-Shattering Fist." Lu Yuan has figured that out now.
Those in the imperial court and the capital city simply don't take the people below them seriously.
They ruled the court with absolute power.
If you don't secretly develop a power base as a means of self-protection in the future, you might be sold out at any time.
Now that his Qi has reached perfection, he can break through to the Innate Realm after cultivating for a period of time.
When he goes to the north to develop his career, he should be able to carve out his own niche in a short period of time.
As his cultivation improved, he learned that above the Innate Realm, there were other realms such as Void Control, Core Formation, Divine Palace, and Divine Essence.
According to his speculation, the garrison commanders in the Imperial Guard were all at the Void Realm, making them stronger than the state generals of the border armies.
Ultimately, they were the true backbone of the imperial court.
Even a garrison commander, when placed outside, is far superior to an ordinary prefectural commander.
It's not just their strength, but also their status.
Once you reach the Void Ascension stage, you can fly in the air for extended periods of time. Reaching this stage truly sets you apart from ordinary cultivators.
However, although Lu Yuan has not yet reached the Void Control realm, if he were to fight to the death, he might still have a chance to win.
Then, he took out a Qi-Boosting Pill and swallowed it.
He then continued his spiritual practice.
He was determined not to give up on improving his cultivation level for even a moment.
Meanwhile, in Xiao Heng's tent, Marquis Mu Cheng drank a cup of wine and said, "The imperial court has officially begun peace talks, and the Seventh Prince has already headed towards the capital. What should we do next?"
"The Seventh Prince went back because something big happened in the capital. We still have to stay here. But I just remembered something that seems like it would be more appropriate to send Lu Yuan."
"If he succeeds, his trip won't have been in vain. I'll promote him to the first rank; it shouldn't be a problem," Xiao Heng said with a smile.
Marquis Mu looked over with suspicion: "The war is almost over now, does Lu Yuan still have a chance to make a contribution?"
Xiao Heng nodded: "Yes, and it's a great opportunity to make a name for himself. It all depends on whether he can seize it, according to the information I've received."
The Western Rong delegation that went to the capital this time brought with them quite a few young experts.
I reckon they didn't gain much advantage on the battlefield and want to have another match with the young masters of our Dayong.
Didn't this kind of thing happen a lot in the past?
This time will probably be no exception.
Moreover, the imperial court must have known the specifics and had already notified the generals in the Imperial Guard to select those under the age of thirty who were at the Xiantian level, as well as experts below the Xiantian level, to go to the capital to await orders.
Don't you think this is a chance to get ahead?
Marquis Mucheng's eyes lit up: "If that's the case, it is indeed an opportunity. If we can win and bring fame to the court, not to mention anything else, we will definitely be awarded a first-class merit."
This might allow Lu Yuan to be directly promoted to the rank of Garrison Commander.
"We'll see when the time comes. In my opinion, it's a bit of a waste for Lu Yuan to be a garrison commander. With his strength, he could lead a more mobile force."
If he performs well this time, I plan to submit a memorial to the throne and request that he be appointed as the Northern Patrol General, responsible for inspecting the northern frontier and deterring the buffer zone.
The situation inside is getting worse and worse; many people have already gone there.
His Majesty sent me a secret letter, intending for me to lead the Imperial Guards to guard the northern frontier, monitoring the border lords and military families throughout the region, to prevent the court's nobles from becoming too entangled with them and causing chaos in the northern frontier.
"The position of Patrol General is a fifth-rank official post. Your Excellency is truly generous in bestowing it upon him. However, given Lu Yuan's strength and merits, there is no problem with it," Marquis Mucheng said softly.
Xiao Heng said, "I have high hopes for him. This little guy has a different kind of temperament than others. However, whether he can succeed depends on his performance in the capital this time."
If he can truly achieve merit for the Great Yong Dynasty, there's a high probability he can win over the position of Patrol General in the North.
"There shouldn't be any problem. With Lu Yuan's current strength, there aren't many Xiantian cultivators who can rival him," Marquis Mu Cheng said softly.
Xiao Heng glanced at him, pondered for a moment, and said, "Not necessarily. This time, Xirong has sent many young experts, including a young royal expert."
It is said that he has a very deep foundation, and he has almost perfected every stage. Moreover, he cultivates the sixth-grade technique of the Western Rong royal family, "Heavenly Fire Profound Technique", and he is also born with divine strength.
Although he is only at the Innate Realm, he once fought to a draw with Yu Xu. Do you think he can be underestimated?
Moreover, and most importantly, he has an exceptionally high aptitude for military formations.
He already shows some signs of becoming a great general.
"Hiss!" Marquis Mucheng gasped.
Any famous general is a pillar of the state in their respective courts. The reason why the Northern Barbarians are being bullied so badly is not only because of their internal strife, but also because they lack a famous general to lead them.
To become a great general, one needs not only strong personal abilities, but also, and most importantly, a well-organized military formation.
They can unleash the full power of their army, unleashing overwhelming force.
Then, Marquis Mucheng said with a solemn expression, "In that case, it seems impossible for Lu Yuan to win."
"Hehe, don't overestimate others, and don't underestimate yourself. Just wait and see. Do your best and leave the rest to fate. Whether Lu Yuan can take this step or not depends on himself."
After saying that, he drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.
While the two were discussing Lu Yuan's matter...
At this moment, the other party was only focused on cultivation.
A night passed in the blink of an eye.
After Lu Yuan got up, he walked out of the tent. By then, his men had already started eating.
Zhou Xiong brought over a large tray and said to Lu Yuan, "Sir, here's some freshly made mutton soup and some freshly steamed flatbread. Please have a taste."
Lu Yuan nodded, took the food, and started eating.
In a short while, he finished a large bowl of meat soup and stuffed several large pieces of meat into his stomach.
The taste wasn't great, but given the limited resources, it was pretty good.
Just after finishing his meal, a messenger from the Imperial Guard approached Lu Yuan and said, "Lieutenant Lu, Commander Xiao requests your presence."
Lu Yuan first showed surprise on his face, then said, "Okay, I'll be right there."
After saying that, he got up and headed towards the commander's tent.
He didn't know why Xiao Heng had contacted him, but it probably wasn't anything bad.
During this time, Lu Yuan could also see that Xiao Heng treated him well.
Many times, they even intentionally flattered him.
A moment later, Lu Yuan arrived outside the command tent.
Xiao Heng, who was inside, had obviously heard the commotion and said before Lu Yuan could speak, "Come in."
Lu Yuan immediately went inside.
Upon entering the tent, they found Xiao Heng eating as well.
He looked up at him and asked, "Have you eaten?"
"Thank you, sir. I've already eaten," Lu Yuan said quickly.
Xiao Heng nodded: "It's fine now that you've eaten. Take a look at this."
As he spoke, he pushed out a letter. Lu Yuan took it, and the contents of the letter were from the Ministry of War.
The content was to have the imperial guards from various regions recommend young masters to go to the capital to participate in a martial arts competition against the Western Rong.
"I have recommended you. I'll give you one day to settle your men and have them return to the northern frontier. You will depart for the capital tomorrow. Once you arrive, take my letter of recommendation and report to the Ministry of War."
After speaking, Xiao Heng took out a pre-written letter and handed it to Lu Yuan.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Your Excellency," Lu Yuan said hastily, bowing deeply.
"It's because you did a good job that I was able to see it. Go back and prepare well. Leave early tomorrow," Xiao Heng instructed.
"Yes, sir!" Lu Yuan replied and withdrew.
Then, he returned to his camp. As soon as he stepped into his tent, Zhou Xiong followed him.
After taking a sip of tea, Lu Yuan looked at him and said, "Tell the brothers to return to the Northern Frontier first thing tomorrow morning. You will lead the team this time. Be careful along the way and don't let anything happen."
"Sir, then what about you?" Zhou Xiong asked, puzzled.
"I'm going to the capital. Commander Xiao has arranged something for me. I'll be back in a few days. When you return with your men, remember to give my regards to the general."
"Don't bother with the Marquis of Zhenbian. Just do your own thing. We'll talk about everything when I get back," Lu Yuan instructed.
"Yes, sir!"
After Zhou Xiong responded, he left the tent and ordered his men to begin preparations.
With nothing else to do, Lu Yuan took a stack of silver notes and headed towards the Merit Camp.
This is the silver he captured after the last battle at Moya Mountain. He exchanged it for silver notes after returning. Since he had enough pills, he didn't need the silver anymore.
The journey to the imperial city was quite long, and he planned to purchase rare and precious materials for those at the Qi Refining stage.
To avoid running out of medicinal herbs if you manage to break through on the way.
With these thoughts in mind, Lu Yuan arrived outside the Merit Tower camp.
As soon as he stepped inside, the quartermaster approached him: "Oh, it's Lord Lu. What would you like to buy? We have everything here."
Nowadays, Lu Yuan has become quite well-known in the Imperial Guards; at least this quartermaster knows him.
Therefore, they were very polite.
"Do you have any rare and precious medicinal herbs suitable for those in the Qi Refining stage?"
"Sir, you're going to refine pills, right? Of course, I have some. I'll go get them for you right away." After saying that, the quartermaster turned around, rummaged through the cabinet for a moment, and took out a box.
"Will you be exchanging the Three-Patterned Purple Ginseng with military merits or silver?"
"Let's use silver," Lu Yuan said softly. Of course, silver should be used if there's no other way; merit points are only used when there's no other option.
"One hundred thousand taels of silver per plant," the quartermaster hurriedly replied.
Lu Yuan was speechless, but he still took out some silver and handed it over.
Then, he took the medicine box and turned to leave.
After buying the ginseng, he only had 20,000 taels of silver left.
That should be enough for the journey.
After making the arrangements.
A day passed in the blink of an eye, and before dawn the next day, Zhou Xiong led his men on their journey.
Lu Yuan also sat on the Crimson Scale, which he hadn't ridden in a long time, and headed towards the imperial city.
This trip to the capital city was of great significance to him.
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