The First Marquis of Daxuan

Chapter 186 Fifth Rank (Please subscribe, collect, and recommend)
Zhao Po Nu looked calm when he saw the third-level monster.

Although the Dragon and Tiger List has become a joke, it is undeniable that those who rank at the top of the Dragon and Tiger Rebirth List all have the ability to fight independently in the True Yuan Realm.

He had expected that Su Mu could kill the third-level monster.

But when he heard Xu Chongyuan's next words, his expression changed immediately.

"The demon detective of the demon court?"

Zhao Po Nu said in a deep voice, "Are you sure?"

Su Mu looked at Xu Chongyuan. He only cared about killing, and it was Xu Chongyuan who did the autopsy.

"90% sure."

Xu Chongyuan said seriously, "An ordinary monster cannot bear the temptation of human blood, and ordinary monsters will not carry a map with them."

Zhao Po Nu looked at the animal skin spread out in front of him, carefully identifying the graffiti-like lines on it.

To be honest, he didn't understand it either.

In this regard, Xu Chongyuan does have a talent that others do not have.

People like Xu Chongyuan can chat with monsters when they see them, and it seems understandable that he can understand the monsters' thinking.

"If we want to be sure, the most direct way is for us to take a trip along this route. If we can really cross the Daxing Mountains..."

Xu Chongyuan said.

If they can avoid the powerful native monsters in the depths of the Daxing Mountains and the almost impassable steep mountains and go straight to the wilderness, it means that the Demon Court can really march straight in.

This is a big trouble.

The army of the Demon Court is more terrifying than the demon tide.

The Wuling town was defending the Daxing Mountains, and it was already quite difficult to deal with the occasional outbreaks of monsters.

If the army of the Demon Court really appeared suddenly in front of them, Wuling City would definitely be unable to resist.

Once Wuling City is lost, the Demon Court army will be able to penetrate directly into the heart of Daxuan, and the consequences will be disastrous.

"This is a serious matter. A single animal skin is probably not enough to convince the commander to send more troops to Wuling."

Zhao Po Nu pondered.

Just based on a beast skin map, even if it is really a map, we cannot conclude that this third-level monster is a demon detective from the Demon Court.

What if it's just a curious monster?

The Taiping Division does not have sufficient manpower, and it is impossible for them to send additional personnel to Wuling City just for an information whose authenticity is uncertain. The Jingzhou provincial government is also short of manpower.

"We must first determine whether the intelligence is true or false."

Zhao Po Nu said, "Well, Captain Xu, you come with me to take this road. If we are sure it is passable, we will ask for help from Jingzhou Prefecture."

"no!"

Su Mu and Xu Chongyuan spoke almost at the same time, in unison.

The expression on Zhao Po Nu's face froze.

What do you mean? I can’t even speak properly now, right?

It would be fine if it was just Su Mu, but he had two cloud patterns on his lapels, which was the signature of the Taiping Division.

Xu Chongyuan, are you itching for trouble?

Is it because I haven't practiced with you recently, and you think you are good enough again?

"Hey, that's not what I meant."

Xu Chongyuan chuckled, not afraid of Zhao Po Nu's angry glare, "Boss, if you leave, who will take charge of Wuling City?
Crossing the Daxing Mountains could take several months or even one or two years. As the pacification commissioner of the Wuling Taiping Division, how could you be away for such a long time?

Besides, if something unexpected happens during the journey, I, a Taiping Lieutenant, will die, but the Wuling Taiping Division cannot be without a pacification envoy."

"Bullshit, you can die but I can't?"

Zhao Po Nu cursed, "If I die, Wuling Taiping Division still has Su Mu. His current strength is more than enough for him to serve as the pacification envoy of Wuling Taiping Division."

"I don't agree."

Su Mu shook his head and complained in his heart, "Don't just talk, why don't you give me the position of pacification envoy?"

However, Su Mu also knew that Zhao Po Nu did not have the power to appoint a pacification envoy.

"Sir Zhao, you can't take advantage of this great opportunity to make a contribution all by yourself. I think Captain Xu is right. The Wuling Taiping Division cannot do without you.

So, let me explore the way with Captain Xu."

Zhao Po Nu opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, Su Mu continued.

“Sir Zhao, if I can uncover the truth this time, my achievements should allow me to advance further.

I want to improve so badly, so please give me this opportunity to make a contribution!"

Su Mu said seriously.

Xu Chongyuan: "..."

Junior Brother Su is truly a role model for my generation. He talks about promotion and wealth in such a refreshing and unconventional way. I must learn a lot from him.

"Boss, you are the governor, you have to help your brothers improve, and you can't just think about taking credit for yourself."

Xu Chongyuan said with a grin.

"you--"

Zhao Po Nu was so angry that he was speechless.

Are these two guys trying to steal the credit?
Am I, Zhao Po Nu, working for that little bit of achievement?

What's the good of exploring the deep reaches of the Daxing Mountains?
Regardless of whether the route left by this third-level monster is true or false, even if it is true, there will definitely be dangers along the way.

What if you encounter a high-level monster?
What's more, if this route is fake, then once we go deep into the Daxing Mountains, there will be no return.

Can you two young people handle such a dangerous thing?

Are you rushing to die?
"This mission is too dangerous. I am the strongest person in Wuling Taiping Division—"

Zhao Po Nu said.

"Boss, are you sure?"

Xu Chongyuan blinked and spoke earnestly.

Zhao Po Nu was suddenly speechless.

It is true that he is the person with the highest realm in Wuling Taiping Division, but it is hard to say whether he is the strongest...

He now doesn't know who is stronger between him and Su Mu if they fight.

Even if Su Mu didn't use the Five Fires Sky-shaking Bow, he might not have a chance of winning.

"I am the pacification envoy of Wuling Taiping Division! I have the highest realm and the highest official position!"

Zhao Po Nu was furious and said, "I have the final say! I will be responsible for finding out the route!"

"Boss, you are just playing tricks."

Xu Chongyuan curled his lips and said that he had known Zhao Po Nu for so many years and he knew at a glance that Zhao Po Nu was angry and embarrassed.

But he was not afraid at all. "We in Wuling Taiping Division don't use official power to show off our power. I agree to let the strongest person take charge of the scouting mission. Otherwise, why don't you have a competition with Junior Brother Su?
Who is stronger, who will take the lead? "

"Xu Chongyuan, how about you spar with me?"

Zhao Po Nu was furious and said, "Do you know what Su Mu means to Wuling Taiping Division? You let him take risks with you?

Even if I die, he cannot die."

"Boss, you are wrong."

Xu Chongyuan shook his head and said, "It's not Junior Brother Su who went on an adventure with me, it's me and Junior Brother Su who went on an adventure.

You must understand this master-slave relationship clearly.

Mainly, I think Junior Brother Su is more reliable than you."

The veins on Zhao Po Nu's forehead were throbbing. He now felt like his own child had grown up and was disobedient, making people want to strangle him to death.

Xu Chongyuan, you bastard, am I not good enough to you?

Are you trying to destroy my stage like this?
"Why am I unreliable? Have you forgotten how I protected you before?" Zhao Po Nu was so angry that he even called himself "Lao".

However, Xu Chongyuan and other Taiping captains grew up under his care, so there is nothing wrong with him calling himself the "dare".

Zhao Po Nu was originally the head of the Wuling Taiping Division.

"Boss, even if you say so, I have to be realistic."

Xu Chongyuan said, "Didn't you teach me that? One should not speak against one's conscience.

I really think that you are too old to be responsible for this mission.

Junior Brother Su is fine. I promise you that if there is any danger, I will never let Junior Brother Su get hurt before I die."

"Master Zhao, I think what Senior Brother Xu said makes sense."

Su Mu interrupted, "Isn't it the tradition of our Wuling Taiping Division that those who are capable are promoted and those who are incompetent are demoted?
I am not saying that you are incapable, sir. I am saying that I am more qualified for this mission, and I need this achievement more. I really want to improve. "

"You don't have to think about it."

Zhao Po Nu said unhappily, “You have made progress.

Congratulations, you have been promoted to the fifth rank.

The uniforms for the fifth-rank lieutenant are being made and will be ready in a few days at most."

"what?"

Su Mu was a little surprised.

Is it finally the fifth level?

“Then I should go.”

Su Mu said righteously, "As a fifth-rank Taiping school lieutenant, I must shine, otherwise I will be sorry for the kindness the Taiping Division has shown me.

Master Zhao, you also think that I am a heartless person who doesn't care about my gratitude, right? "

Zhao Po Nu: “…”

Why are young people nowadays so difficult to lead?
I told you about being promoted to the fifth rank because I wanted you to give up, not to climb up by taking advantage of the opportunity.

"The Taiping Division put me in the position of a fifth-rank lieutenant because they want me to take on more responsibilities. I don't want to shrink back immediately when encountering danger after just taking this position."

Su Mu said earnestly, "So, if you insist on not letting me go, Lord Zhao, please forgive me for being rude, but I want to challenge you, Lord."

Zhao Po Nu looked at Su Mu, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.

"Do you really want to do this?"

Zhao Po Nu said viciously, do you really think that he, the pacification envoy, is just eating for free?

He, Zhao Po Nu, was a genius picked out of thousands back then. He has lived to this day and has experienced countless battles.

Do you really think that Zhao Po Nu would be afraid?
"Master Zhao, I know what you are worried about."

Su Mu smiled and said, "You are worried that we will encounter danger on this trip.

But think about it, we are just exploring the way, not fighting for our lives. If we really encounter danger, won’t we just run away if we can’t win?

I'm not stupid. If I were in danger, I would definitely run faster than anyone else."

"Boss, do you hope that Junior Brother Su can be independent in the future, or do you want to keep him in a greenhouse and let him become a show-off like Wenren Jiangbo?"

Xu Chongyuan said.

Zhao Po Nu was silent. He could see that Su Mu was serious and it would be useless even if he disagreed.

"Wenren Jiangbo is no show-off. He can beat ten of you with one hand."

Zhao Po Nu snorted coldly, "It's not that he is too weak, it's that Su Mu and Jing Ke are too strong."

"That's it, Junior Brother Su is so strong, what do you have to worry about?"

Xu Chongyuan said nonchalantly.

"You convinced me."

Zhao Po Nu glared at him and said unhappily, "Su Mu, you will lead the team, along with Xu Chongyuan. I will also assign five Taiping lieutenants to you. Go and find out if this road can cross the Daxing Mountains!"

"Fifth-rank Taiping Commander Su Mu, I obey your orders."

Su Mu said loudly.

Xu Chongyuan couldn't help but roll his eyes. Fifth rank, is that so great? Is it necessary to say it so loudly?

Well, the fifth rank is indeed quite remarkable.

He has been a sixth-rank lieutenant for several years, but promotion to a fifth-rank lieutenant is still a long way off.

I don’t know when Xu Chongyuan will be able to shout out such a sentence loudly.

"There is no time to lose. You should take a night's rest and set off early tomorrow morning!"

Zhao Po Nu said in a deep voice.

…………

At midnight.

Su Mu sat in his own small courtyard, feeling the particularly refreshing air.

Ever since he hid the spirit-gathering stone in the courtyard, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in his courtyard has been continuously gathering, and even the flowers and plants in the yard are growing better than those in other places.

Every time he returned to the courtyard, just by breathing the air, he felt his body become much lighter.

That is to say, he has not yet broken through to the True Yuan Realm, otherwise practicing in the small courtyard would definitely be twice the result with half the effort.

Even now, living in this environment for a long time would nourish his body.

Unfortunately, as a Taiping lieutenant, he had to go out frequently, and the spirit-gathering stone was too big and inconvenient to carry with him, which was a bit of a waste of its usefulness.

"How about we find someone to carve that soul-gathering stone into an accessory that's easy to wear?"

Su Mu thought to himself, if that were the case, although it would be convenient to carry, such a large piece of spirit gathering stone would be destroyed, and the spirit gathering effect would definitely be greatly reduced.

"The preciousness of this Spirit Gathering Stone lies in its size. It would be a waste if it were carved into an accessory."

Su Mu said in his heart, "It's a pity that there is no storage ring or something like that in this world that allows me to carry this spirit gathering stone with me."

After thinking for a while, Su Mu was finally reluctant to destroy such a large piece of spirit gathering stone.

He suppressed the thoughts about the Spirit Gathering Stone and called out the system panel.

[Name: Su Mu]

[Identity: Silver-faced assassin (concurrently), Taiping lieutenant (fifth rank)]

[Points: 2500 points]

[Realm: Rebirth Realm (Eleven-fold blood exchange, extreme body tempering realm)]

[Magic Powers: Immortal Golden Body, Blood Body]

[Kung Fu: Four-Elephant Rebirth Technique (White Tiger Body (Great Success), Black Tortoise Body (Perfection), Vermillion Bird Body (Perfection))...]

[Martial Arts: Li Fire Artistic Conception (Great Success), Kan Water Artistic Conception (Great Success), Xun Wind Artistic Conception (Great Success), Gen Mountain Artistic Conception (Great Success), Archery (Perfect)]

A few days have passed since the last upgrade, and I have accumulated 2,500 points, which is quite a lot.

But now, whether it is the Four Symbols Rebirth Technique or the several artistic conceptions, they are all big consumers of points.

It's easy to earn tens of thousands or even thirty thousand points, but the speed at which he earns points now is still not fast enough.

But now that I have been promoted to the fifth rank, I should be able to obtain more points every day.

After returning from this mission, I should be able to practice the Four Symbols Rebirth Technique to perfection.

He has stayed in the state of rebirth for too long.

Just as Su Mu was thinking, he suddenly heard several knocks on the door.

Immediately afterwards, Luo Anning's voice sounded from outside the door.

"Brother Su, open the door, it's me, I have something to give you."

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