The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 581 Farewell to Wan Jun, Thunderous Reaction (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

"Master Chen!"

After more than ten days apart, Lü Yuanzai looked rather weathered.

He stood before Chen Ping'an with his hands clasped in front of him, his expression filled with melancholy.

The recent unrest in Long'an has had a severe impact, and as a high-ranking official in the state garrison in charge of important town affairs, he naturally has to bear the responsibility.

He had long anticipated his own fate.

The difference between "in charge" and "directly in charge" is equivalent to demotion.

But when the actual punishment was handed down, he breathed a sigh of relief.

The outcome wasn't ideal, but it wasn't the worst-case scenario either.

While his position as garrison commander in Beicang may not be as prestigious as that of a prefectural governor, he was still a powerful figure in the town, wielding absolute authority and making all decisions.
Furthermore, his rank as a senior managerial candidate remained unchanged. In terms of status, his rank remained the same; he was simply demoted.

After a few days of mental preparation, he gradually adapted to the latest appointment in the State Garrison Command. Given the recent turmoil in Long'an, the Long'an Garrison Command would likely face a major reorganization, and he was already satisfied with his outcome.

However, when he saw Chen Ping'an return with his latest appointment, Lü Yuanzai still couldn't calm down.

Who would have thought that his role as the garrison commander of Beicang would eventually lead to his official appointment?

In contrast, Chen Ping'an was relieved of his post as the garrison commander of Beicang and transferred to Leiming, where he served as the chief inspector of the Leiming Garrison Command, entering the garrison command system of the prefecture. He was granted the title of senior officer candidate and placed under preliminary evaluation for deputy officer.
Although he had somewhat anticipated this situation, it still deeply moved him and left him sighing with regret.

After this back and forth, Chen Ping'an finally walked ahead of him.

With Chen Ping'an's talent, he had long anticipated this day, but it came far too soon.

"Congratulations, Lord Chen, on your promotion to Lei Ming! This promotion is a meteoric rise, and you are likely to become the deputy commander in the future!" Lu Yuanzai congratulated him.

“Lord Lü, there’s no need for such formalities between us. In private, just call me Ping An!” Chen Ping An replied with a smile.

Lu Yuanzai paused slightly, then looked up at Chen Ping'an. Judging from Chen Ping'an's expression, it seemed genuine and sincere, clearly not just polite talk; that was exactly what he thought.

Lu Yuanzai felt somewhat relieved and lowered his head, saying, "Lord Chen, I am deeply grateful for your sincerity. However, it is really inappropriate to call for peace now. Please forgive me."

Although Lü Yuanzai is now ranked alongside him, Chen Ping'an is undoubtedly superior in terms of position. If Lü Yuanzai were to address him as Ping'an, it would be seen as him taking advantage of his seniority.

Seeing Lü Yuanzai's attitude, Chen Ping'an did not insist any further.

As the former garrison commander of Beicang, Chen Ping'an had a lot of official duties to attend to, most of which were on file in various government offices. However, some decisions were still made solely based on his own judgment.

He came back this time to hand over the reins to Lü Yuanzai.

He took control of Beicang and held great power. Now that he has been transferred to Leiming, he also wants to see things through to the end.

Lü Yuanzai is a good person; if possible, the handover should be made more detailed.

Lu Yuanzai was a martial arts master, so his memory was naturally amazing. In just half a day, all the affairs of Beicang were handed over.

Lu Yuanzai already knew most of it, but to be on the safe side, he still went through it carefully.

Although the overall situation in the important town of Beicang has been stabilized, there is still turmoil ahead, and many things need to be rebuilt.

With many things to attend to, Chen Ping'an did not linger in the important town of Beicang.

Speaking of which, Chen Ping'an still has a residence in Beicang. Li Xiangjun has been living there during the time she's been with him. However, he himself doesn't live there very often; he only goes back occasionally, and there's nothing that needs tidying up.

"Lord Chen, please take care! When we meet again, we must have a good drink together." Lu Yuanzai intended to host a farewell banquet, but Chen Ping'an declined.

"Lord Lü, see you another day!"

Chen Ping'an bowed slightly and, amidst the respectful farewells of the crowd, boarded the Xuanwen carriage.

"Respectfully bidding farewell to our lord!" The officers of the Northern Cang Garrison shouted, bidding farewell to their former commander, this young prodigy who had brought about significant changes to Northern Cang.

"Northern Cang."

Chen Ping'an sat on the carriage, gazing at the receding, imposing town of Beicang, which resembled a colossal beast, with a hint of melancholy in his eyes.

He has been transferred to Beicang for over a year now. From his initial position as deputy garrison commander of Beicang to his later position as garrison commander, many significant events have occurred along the way.

More than a year's worth of memories have ultimately left a mark on my heart.

Now that I'm being transferred and leaving, I feel a little disappointed.

However, when Chen Ping'an withdrew his gaze, his eyes were no longer filled with any trace of melancholy, but became extremely firm.

The important town of Beicang was just a stop on his journey through life.

But next, it's another stage in his life.

Azure Dragon Prefecture, Thunder City!
Chen Ping'an didn't bring many people with him when he was transferred this time.

Apart from Xiong Sanrang, who had always followed him, there were only a dozen or so others.

For a giant who is about to be transferred to Leiming, the number of guards is undoubtedly extremely small.

However, the elite guards who had accompanied and protected his carriage were all from the Beicang Garrison Command, not his private guards.

The Northern Cang region has just experienced turmoil and is short of manpower.

With these manpower, it was only because Lü Yuanzai was familiar with him that he opened the door wide for him and provided support.

Normally, given that a private health unit has not yet been established, Chen Ping'an should have been transferred alone, without anyone accompanying him.

However, although there are fewer people this time, they are all elites, each one capable of taking on ten men.

To be honest, Chen Ping'an didn't see Wang Lingzhi on this trip back to Beicang. He asked Lü Yuanzai, who said that the State Garrison Command had dismissed Wang Lingzhi from his position as deputy garrison commander of Beicang and told him to return to Canglong State City to recuperate.

Wang Lingzhi was seriously injured. Even if he could recover, his foundation would be severely damaged and his combat power would be greatly reduced. Given his condition, he was indeed no longer suitable to serve as the Deputy Inspector of Long'an and the Deputy Garrison Commander of Beicang.

Although this was expected, it still left Chen Ping'an quite disappointed.

Strictly speaking, there should be some rift between Wang Lingzhi and Chen Ping'an. But seeing Wang Lingzhi in such a state still made Chen Ping'an feel a little sentimental.

These sentiments have nothing to do with Wang Lingzhi; they are a sigh of the unpredictability of life and a sense of melancholy at the inevitability of fate.

Even a once high-spirited and ambitious person can fall to this fate if they make the wrong move.

No matter how spirited or radiant a person is, if they slip up and become a cripple, they can only leave the stage in despair.

This incident should serve as a warning to him.

His path must be carefully considered, otherwise all his current accumulations—whether in terms of power, status, wealth, or combat prowess—will amount to nothing.

hum~
Chen Ping'an's gaze narrowed slightly, and a faint, mysterious light shone from within the carriage frame.

The carriage left the Long'an trade route and passed through Weishui County. Chen Ping'an, just like before, returned to Weishui County.

Fan Zhengheng, Feng Chengxiu, the four great families of Weishui, and all the prominent figures in Weishui County, waited respectfully at the city gate.

This wasn't Chen Ping'an's first time returning to Weishui County.

Returning home in glory, a triumphant return to one's hometown. Such an experience needs no further explanation.

Upon his return, he met many people in the city of Weishui.

Among them are my old friends who used to patrol the streets with me: Monkey Head and Big Mountain.

In the past, the three of them would patrol the streets, dressed in black robes and carrying swords, walking along Niuyefang, Liuyejie, and Jimingxiang, dreaming together about the future.

This is a memory he has long lost, a shared memory of the three of them.

When you travel far, you sometimes forget the path you came from. Chen Ping'an came back this time and experienced it all again.

There's Zeng Xiao, Qin Tou, Tian Fuliang, Shen Shikang, and Yan Wu.
The old friends were still there, but there was a noticeable distance between them in their conversation.

Chen Ping'an did not insist.

Before parting, he gave the monkey and his companions some pills.

With these pills, the chances of the group breaking through to the Inner Qi Realm will greatly increase.

"Sir, please have some tea."

Xiaodie stood nervously in front of Chen Ping'an, holding a cup of tea.

Chen Ping'an glanced at her, then at the tea, and asked, "What? Is there poison in the tea?"

"Huh?" Xiaodie was a little stunned.

His face was pale, and he almost spilled the tea in his hand.

"Why are you scaring Xiaodie?" Mu Wanjun rolled her eyes at Chen Ping'an from the side.

Her eyes sparkled with life, her spirit captivating, possessing a unique charm.

Chen Ping'an chuckled twice, took the tea, and comforted Xiao Die.

"Don't be afraid, Miss Xiaodie, I, Chen, don't eat people."

Looking at Xiaodie's pale face, which turned bright red in an instant, he was reminded of their first meeting years ago.

Given the circumstances of the past, who could have imagined that things would turn out this way?

Putting aside his thoughts, Chen Ping'an's gaze fell on Mu Wanjun.

Today, Mu Wanjun has lost some of her heroic spirit and gained more tenderness.

After a long while, Chen Ping'an remained silent, and Mu Wanjun finally couldn't help but ask.

What are you looking at?

"Of course I'm admiring the beauty," Chen Ping'an said seriously.

He wasn't just teasing the beauty; it was the truth.

In his heart, Mu Wanjun held an extremely special place.

This kind of emotion is difficult for ordinary people to understand.

He still remembers the woman with the sword he saw in the moonlight in Jiming Lane.

That year, he was nineteen years old, three months away from turning twenty.

"Peace, here." Mu Wanjun looked around, a hint of shyness appearing in her bright eyes.

Chen Pingan held up a finger between her red lips: "Shh~"

With everything in place, why give up halfway?

Without further hesitation, Chen Ping'an bent down and lifted Mu Wanjun up in his arms.

Although it wasn't the first time, but here...
Mu Wanjun's heart was beating very fast.

After struggling with her conscience for a long time, she finally decided to follow her heart and closed her eyes tightly.

That night, they were entwined in passionate love.

Chen Ping'an didn't go anywhere; he stayed with Mu Wanjun the whole time.

After several battles, the battlefield was finally shifted, and he returned to his bedside.

Mu Wanjun's body was as soft as cotton, and he could feel the beauty's burning heartbeat.

Although it felt comfortable to lie on top of her, Chen Ping'an, fearing he might crush her, turned over and lay down to the side.

The two lingered tenderly for a long time. Looking at the corners of the beauty's eyes, which were faintly streaked with tears, Chen Ping'an couldn't help but stroke them.

"Wanjun, this parting may mark another year!"

Mu Wanjun's hair was disheveled, and her face was flushed. In Chen Ping'an's eyes, she looked like a red apple.

She tilted her head slightly, her eyes filled with reluctance and longing, yet also with a hint of determination.

"Ping An, no matter how long it takes, I will wait for you to come back."

Chen Ping'an tightened his arms around her, as if trying to merge her into his body.

"Respectfully seeing off Lord Chen!"

"Congratulations, sir!"

Outside the city of Weishui County, the sounds of respectful farewells rose and fell like waves, one after another, endlessly.

Chen Ping'an took a deep look at Weishui County City before boarding the Xuanwen carriage.

The scenes of his time with Mu Wanjun still lingered in his mind.

When Mu Wanjun heard that he had been promoted and transferred to Leiming, her bright eyes were filled with surprise.

Having only recently been promoted to the position of garrison commander of Beicang, he has now been promoted again and is about to head to Thunder City.

Thunderous City is a major city within the Canglong Prefecture. Its ranking is extremely high, far surpassing that of Weishui County City.

Chen Ping'an's ability to serve as the second or third-in-command in Thunder City makes his future prospects almost unimaginable.

If things continue to develop in this manner, it will probably not be long before Chen Ping'an truly becomes a top-level figure in the state and is promoted to the position of Deputy Director of the Canglong State Garrison.

When they parted, the two were very affectionate.

Chen Ping'an had previously asked Zhongli Sheng to have someone refine the Breakthrough Pill, and he left two for Mu Wanjun. Originally, one would have been enough, but since he was away and didn't know when he would return, he left one more as a precaution.

With Wan Jun's talent, and with the help of two Breakthrough Pills, it shouldn't be long before she breaks through to the Profound Light Realm and enters the ranks of the elite.

In addition, Chen Ping'an also left behind a precious armor and some medicinal pills with various uses, such as those for detoxification, obstacle avoidance, calming the mind, and healing injuries.

With the help of these things, Mu Wanjun's ability to protect herself will be greatly enhanced.

Once she breaks through to the high realm of Xuan Guang, there won't be many people left in Weishui County who can threaten her.

After seeing Wan Jun off, Chen Ping'an still had a Breakthrough Pill in his hand.

This precious pill isn't particularly valuable to Chen Ping'an, but it's an extremely rare item for ordinary cultivators. It's certainly worthy of being listed as a highlight at an auction.

Over the years, Xiong Sanrang had followed him all over the country and had made great contributions. Chen Ping'an planned to assess Xiong Sanrang. If he was suitable, he intended to reward Xiong Sanrang with this Breakthrough Pill.

With the help of this precious elixir, and given Xiong Sanrang's accumulated resources, his chances of achieving the advanced stage of the Profound Light Realm should be quite high!

The carriage left the city of Weishui and headed far into the distance along the official road.

Starting from here, the journey to Thunder City is not as far as that to Azure Dragon Prefecture City, but it still takes about half a month if you travel normally.

Even traveling day and night at top speed, it would still take about ten days.

Chen Ping'an's position as Inspector General was a newly created post within the Thunderclap Garrison, not part of the regular system. Theoretically, his presence or absence would not affect the normal operation of the Thunderclap Garrison.

It's just that with him in charge, the entire Thunderous Garrison Command might operate in a more orderly and compliant manner.

Therefore, from a time perspective, Chen Ping'an's transfer is not particularly urgent. So Chen Ping'an is not in a hurry along the way.

Even if the journey is slow, it won't affect his cultivation or the refining of his divine weapon. He has several main purposes for heading to Leiming this time.

One was to sell off all the stolen goods he had, such as the Silver Moon Spear and the Divine Weapon Longsword.

Secondly, he wanted to see if he could purchase any suitable items in Leiming. As a major city, Leiming boasted thriving commerce and extensive transportation networks, and should have a wealth of valuable goods. While Chen Ping'an might not find everything appealing, he could certainly acquire some rare and precious items. Furthermore, if Leiming wasn't an option, he could also visit the black markets in the Leiming Mountains to see if any suitable resources were available in those large-scale markets.

Thirdly, there's the desire to accumulate merit. Many ruthless bandits roam the Thunder Mountains, some even establishing their own power bases in the black market. Leveraging the terrain and alliances within the Thunder Mountains, they disregard the laws and regulations of the state.

Such phenomena are not uncommon in the Thunder Mountain Range. The Thunder Mountain Range is a diverse place with various factions, including groups of three to five rogue cultivators, independent cultivators of the unorthodox path, family gangs that have established black markets, and the unorthodox alliances and heretical alliances that nominally help each other.

Especially after the so-called Heroes' Gathering concluded, the connections and cooperation among the various forces became even closer, which even had a certain impact on the security around Thunder City.

The side of Thunder City away from Thunder Mountain Range is fine, but on the side closer to Thunder Mountain Range, news of robbers and murders circulates from time to time.

Although the Thunderous Suppression Division expended considerable effort, overall, the results were minimal. Those cultivators who encountered setbacks simply retreated into the Thunderous Mountains. The Thunderous Suppression Division could only sigh in frustration.

In such a situation, unless a comprehensive crackdown is launched, ordinary searches and arrests will be completely ineffective.

As for launching a siege, as mentioned before, it will not be so easy.

In particular, a large-scale encirclement and suppression campaign had been launched within Canglong Prefecture prior to this. However, although the overall encirclement and suppression campaign yielded considerable gains, it did not achieve the desired results.

Furthermore, the previous encirclement and suppression efforts were not entirely successful, which made many rogue cultivators, villains, and heretics who roamed the Thunder Mountain Range less wary of them.

Initially, they were concerned about the overwhelming force of the Canglong Prefecture's encirclement and suppression campaign, but after what happened before, they realized that even an encirclement and suppression campaign might not be able to defeat them.

This emboldened them to act even more arrogantly.

However, despite their arrogance, they were still somewhat rational and did not truly threaten Thunder City. At most, they caused trouble in the area near the Thunder Mountain Range.

but
Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened slightly as he recalled the turmoil in Long'an.

If the current unrest in Long'an is not resolved satisfactorily, it may set a bad precedent for Leiming Mountain.

This made the already increasingly arrogant Thunder Mountain forces even more unscrupulous.

Hopefully, the garrison commands of both the North and South borders will take notice and handle this matter properly.

Chen Ping'an recited a sentence and then closed his eyes.

The journey is long, so he should make the most of his time and focus on his spiritual practice.

Just as Chen Ping'an was en route to Leiming, the Leiming Town Pacification Division also received a message from the Canglong Prefecture Pacification Division.

Chen Ping'an, formerly the garrison commander of the important town of Beicang, was transferred to the Leiming Town Pacification Division and appointed as the chief inspector.

"The Inspector General!?"

Wu Benqing frowned as he looked at the letter sent from the Canglong Prefecture Garrison, deep in thought.

He had been stationed at the Leiming Town Pacification Office for many years, and no Inspector General had ever been appointed.

What is the purpose of the prefectural garrison commander sending such a high-ranking official here?
Is it simply to gain prestige, or...?
I'm not satisfied with him!

"Chen Ping'an, the Brute!" Wu Benqing clenched his fists, and the letter in his hands turned to dust, leaving not even a trace.

"Chen Ping'an!"

At the same time that Wu Benqing received the news, Gu Luping, the second-in-command of Leiming Town, also received the news that Chen Ping'an had been transferred to Leiming.

Compared to Wu Benqing, Gu Luping looked much younger. As one of the elders of the Gu family, he held a pivotal position in Leiming Mountain.

"The Inspector General? What brings you here to inspect us?"

Gu Luping sneered, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"You can't even manage things in Beicang, yet you want to interfere in my Gu family's affairs in Leiming? How laughable!"

Gu Luping sneered for a while, then the smile on his face gradually faded, and in an instant, he became extremely calm.

"Chen Ping'an, the 'Reckless Blade,' quite the reputation! Let our company see just how capable you really are!"

Gu Luping's emotions shifted, and he had already set the tone in his mind.

A person's name is like a tree's shadow. Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman, has made such a name for himself. Regardless of his temperament, his strength alone is not to be underestimated.

He wouldn't intentionally offend them unless absolutely necessary. But if their core interests were touched, then...
Gu Luping's gaze sharpened, and he withdrew the plan that had flashed through his mind, instead saying, "Don't blame us for tearing off the mask."

Even if a conflict does occur, Chen Ping'an, the brute, cannot be killed! It would be truly troublesome if we hadn't provoked the Gu family.

However, even though they couldn't kill him, Leiming Mountain, as the Gu family's stronghold, had many options if they wanted to create the ruthless Chen Ping'an.

Hopefully, Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, will know what's good for him!
Once Gu Luping made up his mind, he thought for a moment, then wrote a letter and sent it to the Leiming Valley family.

"Chen Ping'an?" Feng Wuhen stroked the letter in his hand, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

Feng Wuhen's hands were very long and slender; as a swordsman, he had always been outstanding.

Both his temperament and appearance perfectly match the public's imagination of a swordsman.

With bright, sparkling eyes and a graceful, unrestrained demeanor, she exudes elegance and poise.

Feng Wuhen has been in a good mood lately. Every day, he is filled with hope for the future.

Since being transferred to the Leiming Town Pacification Division, he has been able to see Qingchan every few days.

Although they could only meet from afar, for him, this was enough.

To be able to see Qingchan in this thunderous city is already a blessing in this life; how can I ask for more?

In recent days, the bottleneck that had been hindering him for several years has finally loosened.

Not long ago, his martial arts realm reached the peak of the middle stage of Jade Balance, entering the realm of top grandmaster.

Not only that, in the past few days, his Cloud Concealed Dawn Sword Technique has made another breakthrough, and he has mastered a sword technique with extremely powerful secret skills.

Swordsmen are already second to none in terms of killing power, and Feng Wuhen's combat strength goes without saying.

Although he has just become a top-tier grandmaster, his profound knowledge and experience make him stand out among the top grandmasters.

Furthermore, if he were to exert his full strength, with the sword technique he had recently mastered, his killing power could even rival that of a Grandmaster!

Although it only just touched the threshold of Grandmaster combat power, it is still an extremely remarkable achievement for any top-tier individual.

With his talent, he is bound to make further progress in the future, and may even reach the level of a Grandmaster!

Under such circumstances, Feng Wuhen's joy was beyond words.

He didn't think much about Chen Ping'an's transfer, but was vaguely amazed by the speed of Chen Ping'an's promotion.

The juniors he once regarded are now completely on par with him.

According to Chen Ping'an's latest job appointment, his position in the Thunderous Garrison is even slightly higher than his.

Such progress is truly astonishing.

However, this matter was none of his concern. As a swordsman, he only needed to focus on his swordsmanship, and other matters were merely fleeting clouds.

Aside from swordsmanship, what could truly move his heart was probably only...
Feng Wuhen looked longingly at him, a glimmer of hope and excitement rising in his heart.

"Qingchan."

The Gu family's ancestral hall.

"I'm sure everyone already knows that Chen Ping'an, the 'Ruthless Blade,' has been transferred to Leiming. Now, let's discuss it!"

"A senior candidate for the position of chief inspector! His status is no lower than Lu Ping's!"

"The Inspector General's position is extraordinary; to be precise, he is slightly higher than Lu Ping by half a head."

"The transfer of the 'Mang Dao' has caused a stir, and another giant will emerge! A giant who is not even twenty-five years old!"

"That's truly unbelievable!"

"Damn it! If I had just held on a little longer back then, perhaps this prodigy would also be a worthy son-in-law of the Gu family!"

"Regret is useless; what's done is done. Besides, it's not too late to make amends now!"

"What does Elder Bai mean?" A hint of doubt appeared on the face of one of the Gu family elders.

Inside the hall, an old man sat high up. He had a full head of white hair, a gaunt face, and wore a light blue robe with crane patterns, giving him an air of otherworldly refinement.

Gu Baixuan, an elder of the Gu family!
After a few days of fermentation, the news of Chen Ping'an's transfer spread throughout the Thunderous Garrison.

"Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman? He's that prodigy from the state!"

"Yes, that's him! Transfer him here immediately to serve as the Chief Inspector!"

"Chief Inspector General?! I've never heard of this position before!"

"Of course you haven't heard of it, it's a newly created position in the Garrison Command!"

"The Zhenfu Division is newly established! Aren't these positions already set up within the system? How can they be newly created! Two years ago, Brother Li already had enough qualifications. They said there was only one position available, and the higher-ups hadn't approved the quota yet, so he couldn't be promoted! How come it works here?"

"Shh, watch your mouth! How can we compare to them? They're state-level giants! Not some nobody like us!"

"Hey! I heard that Chen Ping'an, the 'Wild Blade,' is the son-in-law of the Gu family. Do you think his transfer might be related to this?"

"What do you think! Is there even a question? It's the Gu family's own son-in-law. If the Gu family doesn't help, who will?! Don't you even know who Mangdao's fiancée is? She's Gu Qingcheng, the pillar of the Gu family in this generation! The Gu family is marrying such a proud daughter to Mangdao. Don't you think they should give their full support?!"

"That's true, but even so, it's also inseparable from the excellence of the Mangdao itself!"

"Bullshit! Mang Dao may be excellent, but he's not that outstanding! What kind of leader is this young? Use your brain and think about what the Inspector General really means! Your superiors, and even their subordinates, have to be extremely respectful and fawn over his deputies!"

"Let's go, let's stop talking, someone's coming!"

"Ah, let's go, let's go quickly! It'll be troublesome if someone hears us!"

"Let's go, let's go, don't get caught, or we'll have nowhere to cry."

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Regarding Chen Ping'an's transfer, there was much speculation within the Thunderclap Garrison. Most of the lower-ranking officers were unaware of the matter, only vaguely hearing in casual conversations that a new leader was coming to the Thunderclap Garrison. The changes at the top of the Thunderclap Garrison were too distant for them; they simply needed to continue doing their jobs as usual.

Of course, there are also those who are adept at scheming, trying every possible way to find out who the new bigwig is! Although their level makes it absolutely impossible for them to get in touch with the bigwig, the arrival of a new bigwig often means a certain degree of personnel adjustment.

In this series of adjustments, it would be extremely fortunate to be able to place an bet in advance and follow one of the individuals involved.

Of course, those at the bottom level often had considerable connections and held positions in the central government of the Thunderclap Garrison. Those serving in the back alleys, the city center, or the outer city could forget about such opportunities.

This is the situation at the lower levels, and those in charge at the grassroots level aren't much better off. At most, you might know their name, but nothing else.

Those who have a relatively clear understanding of the information are mostly those who are active in interpersonal networks and are at least in the middle or lower ranks of the government offices, such as clerks and public housing officials.

Such information is more widely known at higher levels. Those below, even if they know the name "Chen Ping'an, the 'Reckless Blade,' may not know much about his deeds."

Even those who reached the middle level only knew that the ruthless swordsman Chen Ping'an had broken through to the Grandmaster level and that his fiancée was Gu Qingcheng—these were long-standing rumors.

He knew nothing about things like the story of slaying a top master in Long'an.

This is precisely why they often misjudged Chen Ping'an, the "Mangdao" (a nickname for a man known for his aggressive and ruthless nature).

Sometimes, it is precisely those who don't know much who love to spout nonsense and offer unsolicited opinions.

"Mang Dao is indeed strong, but as for his mentality, well, that's a matter of opinion!"

"Brother Han, what do you mean?"

"Have you forgotten the rumors from before? The grandmasters from Qingling Prefecture said that Mang Dao is a terrible person! Brave but reckless, and all that!"

"It seems there is such a thing."

"Yeah, you're under 25 and you've already reached this position. How shrewd can you expect him to be? Use your brain!"

"But they've been stationed in Beicang for so long and nothing's happened!"

"With the Gu family's influence, what could possibly go wrong? To put it bluntly, with the Gu family's support, even a pig could sit comfortably in that position!"

Shh, watch your mouth! You're asking for trouble!

The speaker clearly realized he had said the wrong thing and immediately changed the subject.

During the conversation, several people nearby overheard it. Among them were some knowledgeable individuals, but they did not interrupt.

Ignorance is bliss! Utterly ridiculous!

What exactly does the position of guardianship mean?!
If you don't have some skill, you might be completely fooled without even realizing it.

However, many in this world are ignorant, measuring the world by their own limited perspectives! To be precise, perhaps it's not ignorance, but rather stubbornness. They believe what they know, even with limited sources of information.

Little did he know that there was far more extensive news that he was unaware of.

As the news spread, its impact on mid-level managers was undoubtedly much better. People at this level, with their greater knowledge and experience, naturally wouldn't consider Mang Dao an ordinary person.

There were quite a few masters who died at the hands of the madman in the past!

Some people were wondering if it was possible to get in touch with Mangdao, who was new to the area and had no foundation, and was in need of manpower at that time.

Furthermore, Mang Dao is strong enough and has powerful backers, so following him might be a good choice.

However, the only concern is that while Mang Dao's methods may be impressive, he may not be a match for the other giants.

Such information, however, is interpreted quite differently by those at the middle and upper levels. However, people at this level rarely engage in dialogue or communication. They are especially cautious about using disrespectful language, lest they give others ammunition against them.

Some people wondered if Mang Dao was just here to gain experience.

Those with good connections learned of the unrest in Long'an and wondered if Mang Dao had come here to avoid trouble.

The unrest in Long'an has turned the entire Long'an trade route into a huge vortex, and any involvement could lead to serious trouble.

Leaving at this critical juncture is the best choice no matter how you look at it.

That's why people say they have influence; it's good to have a powerful backer.

If it were them, transferring them wouldn't be so easy!
At the higher levels, people were mostly preoccupied with speculation, thinking about how to survive the upcoming turmoil.

According to the information they had, Mang Dao was a ruthless man!

However, no matter how ruthless the methods are, they may not be effective in the complex situation of Thunder City!

"Berserk Blade!"

"A rising star! A regional powerhouse under the age of twenty-five!"

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A mix of emotions swirled within the Thunderous Suppression Division. But regardless of the specific emotions, everyone knew that Thunderous Suppression would soon gain another top-tier figure!
A true giant who can rival Wu Benqing, the head of the Thunderous Garrison!

Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman!
Just as the thunder shook the area, Chen Ping'an's vehicle slowly drove into the thunderous territory.

(End of this chapter)