The First Marquis of Daxuan

Chapter 203 After the War (Please subscribe, collect, and recommend)
The gate of Huju Pass opened.

A large group of soldiers poured out and began to clean up the battlefield.

Every monster corpse on the battlefield is a trophy. They will bring these trophies back to the city and make full use of every part of them.

Zhang Wangyue and the others were all covered in wounds. They ignored the corpses of the monsters and silently collected the bodies of their comrades who had died in the battle.

“This is life and death.”

Li Tingkui stood beside Su Mu carrying a spear and spoke in a flat tone.

The spear that had killed the fifth-level monster now looked ordinary. At first glance, it was no different from the spears used by ordinary soldiers.

"You'll get used to it after seeing it more often."

Li Tingkui said, "If you don't want to see these casualties, then grow up as soon as possible."

"Master Li, the demon court doesn't seem to be that strong, why don't we——"

Su Mu was silent for a moment, then suddenly said.

Tens of thousands of monsters are comparable to a seventh-level monster tide.

Wuling City had encountered a level five demon tide before and the city was nearly destroyed. The number of people who died in the battle of Wuling City that time was more than the number seen here.

To be honest, the casualties at Huju Pass were not heavy, far less than Su Mu had imagined.

The Demon Court claimed to have an army of 100,000, but it was far weaker than Su Mu had imagined.

He originally thought that Huju Pass would have to pay a greater price to be able to resist the attack from the Demon Court.

"You think the demon court is weak?"

Li Tingkui glanced at him, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "You are even more arrogant than I was when I was young.

Even the marquises wouldn't dare to say such things.

I tell you, the Demon Court is not weak at all."

Li Tingkui continued, his eyes sweeping across the battlefield, "Do you think that the Demon Court is weak because Huju Pass blocked the attack of the Demon Court and caused the Demon Court to lose a general in the battle?
Let me tell you, it was just luck this time.

If it hadn't taken the wrong medicine and rushed to the front, and if it hadn't had your demon pet to help contain it, do you think it would be so easy to kill the Demon Court General?"

What Li Tingkui didn't say was that he was able to kill the general of the Demon Court by taking advantage of a sneak attack.

The Demon Court's general was entangled by Ao Qing, and was restrained by Yang Changfeng and Su Mu from the side. Even so, he was only at a disadvantage.

It's not that easy to defeat it completely.

Li Tingkui had actually arrived a long time ago, but he had not taken any action because he was waiting for an opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

Otherwise, even if the Demon Court general cannot win, he will have a good chance of escaping.

"It was luck that we were able to kill it. Even so, think about it, how many soldiers of the Demon Court died in the battle? Only a few thousand monsters.

The rest of the monsters escaped, they are not dead."

Li Tingkui said, "They can regroup and attack again at any time."

A strange feeling surged in his heart. To be honest, the biggest variable that could kill the Demon Court general and force the Demon Court army to retreat this time was Su Mu.

If Su Mu hadn't gotten a fifth-level monster as a pet, even if Li Tingkui came, he would probably only be able to barely defend Huju Pass.

In that case, the casualties at Huju Pass would definitely be a hundred times what they are now.

Su Mu nodded.

It seemed that Huju Pass had won a great victory this time, but in fact, except for the general of Yaoting, the casualties of Yaoting’s army were not too heavy.

A few thousand monsters are not a serious loss to the 100,000-strong army of the Demon Court.

As long as the Demon Court is willing, it can launch another attack on Huju Pass at any time.

If you can win by chance once, what about again?

The general of the Demon Court was just mad this time, so he rushed to the front line. If it were another general of the Demon Court, as long as he was not impulsive and took steady steps, it would be difficult to win the Tiger Pass again.

"Boy, how many artistic conceptions have you comprehended?"

Li Tingkui suddenly asked.

Su Mu was silent for a moment, "Master Li, do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

"never mind."

Li Tingkui was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "No matter how many realms you have comprehended, I have a suggestion. It's up to you whether you want to listen to it or not."

He also realized that a warrior's trump card should not be revealed easily. Once the fact that Su Mu had comprehended at least four realms of artistic conception was leaked, it would certainly make him more famous, but it would also bring more trouble.

At least, the Demon Court would not want to see such a genius emerge from Daxuan.

"Please enlighten me, Master Li."

Su Mu said sincerely.

Li Tingkui is the most powerful person he has ever met, and the only powerful person he has ever met who has comprehended the vision.

He was lucky that Li Tingkui was willing to give him guidance.

"Don't be greedy for too many artistic conceptions. Two are enough. Practice the two artistic conceptions to perfection, and then comprehend the visions."

Li Tingkui said solemnly, "The power of vision is far greater than artistic conception. Even if you have mastered eight artistic conceptions, it is not as powerful as one vision.

Rather than wasting time trying to comprehend multiple concepts, it is better to specialize in one.”

Li Tingkui was also shocked when he saw Su Mu take action before.

From Su Mu's moves, he saw at least four artistic conceptions, and all of them were at the level of great success!
A Taiping captain actually mastered the four great realms of perfection. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that there was such a pervert in the world!
You know, it takes a lot of time and energy to comprehend any kind of artistic conception, but Su Mu actually comprehended four of them!

How much time he has wasted!
With such understanding, if he had not wasted time comprehending the four artistic conceptions and only focused on one, he would surely have comprehended that artistic conception to perfection by now, right?

In Li Tingkui's opinion, this was simply a misguided move!
If he had not wasted his time and energy on the four realms of thought, he might even have become the first person in history to comprehend the vision in the realm of rebirth.

"As warriors, our time and energy are limited, so we must make choices. Wuling is a small place, and no one can give you guidance. It's not your fault.

Are you interested in coming to Xiangzhou and practicing with me?"

Li Tingkui said.

Practicing with him, although not accepting him as a disciple, also means that he will teach you everything he has learned.

If it were another Taiping Captain, he would probably bow down immediately and express gratitude.

Who is Li Tingkui?

The commander of the Taiping Division is a powerful person in the Jindan realm, and he also has mastered the anomalies!

It is no exaggeration to say that he is the best among the commanders.

If such a strong man wanted to accept disciples, the people who wanted to become his disciples would line up from Huju Pass to Daxuanjing City.

Su Mu hesitated for a moment, then asked slowly, "If I go to Xiangzhou, can I be the governor?"

Li Tingkui: “…”

I'm talking to you about martial arts training, and you're talking to me about promotion?
Are you kidding me?
"Pacifier, your qualifications are still a little shallow..."

Li Tingkui said slowly.

"That's it."

Before he could finish, Su Mu said it crisply.

Li Tingkui widened his eyes and said, "No, this can be discussed."

Although your qualifications are shallow, you have three cloud patterns on you. If you want to become a pacification envoy, it is not impossible to discuss it.

"Before I came out this time, my family promised to let me be the governor after I return. I think it is more appropriate for me to stay in Jingzhou."

Su Mu said with a little reserve.

Xu Chongyuan and Zhong Guizheng had just walked over and heard what Su Mu said.

The two looked at each other, is this true?
Did Governor Zhao ever say such a thing?

If Su Mu becomes the pacification envoy, what will Zhao the pacification envoy do?
Is Zhao Po Nu not qualified enough to be promoted to commander?

By the way, Zhao Zhenfu made him qualified to promise Su Mu this? He could decide who would be the Zhenfu Envoy of Wuling Taiping Division?

Xu Chongyuan blinked, knowing that Su Mu was talking nonsense.

He is familiar with talking nonsense and asking for an exorbitant price.

I didn't expect Su Mu, who usually looks serious, to actually play this game. But it was obvious that Commander Li was intimidated by him.

"If you come to Xiangzhou, I will find a way to solve your official position problem. Within two or three years, I guarantee that you will be promoted to the governor!"

Li Tingkui said.

"Two or three years—"

Su Mu was a little hesitant.

"Two years!"

Li Tingkui assured.

Xu Chongyuan and Zhong Guizheng were stunned when they heard this.

He was promoted to Pacification Envoy in two years. What is there to hesitate about?
Promise him!

"Besides that, I have a way to help you understand the vision!"

Li Tingkui continued.

"Oh?"

Su Mu became interested.

He was promoted to Pacification Envoy in two years, and he could have done it even if he didn't go to Xiangzhou.

His Four Symbols Rebirth Technique has been cultivated to the level of Azure Dragon Body Perfection, and it won't take long for it to be complete.

When the Four Symbols Rebirth Technique is perfected, he will be able to break through to the True Essence Realm.

With the cultivation level of Zhenyuan Realm, he is fully qualified to be promoted to the pacification commissioner in Taiping Division.

For Su Mu, even if he followed the procedures step by step, it would not take him two years to get promoted.

If that was the case, why would he leave his familiar environment and go to Xiangzhou where he was unfamiliar with the place?
However, when Li Tingkui said that he could help him understand the vision, Su Mu was really tempted.

He had just witnessed the power of the vision with his own eyes. If he could master the vision, it would definitely greatly enhance his strength.

But to be honest, the method Li Tingkui suggested might not be useful to him.

It's hard to describe his own understanding in a few words.

"Let's give this good opportunity to other brothers. I still want to shine in Jingzhou."

Su Mu said seriously.

He wanted promotion more than the opportunity to gain visions.

Li Tingkui looked at Su Mu and it took him a long time to react.

This kid is so damn confident.

He felt that even without this opportunity, he would still be able to comprehend the vision!
Yes, he comprehended four kinds of artistic conception by his own ability. This kind of talent is not inferior to that of several marquises when they were young.

Such people certainly have their own pride.

"Commander Li, does Commander He of Jingzhou know that you did this?"

Suddenly, a voice beside him said faintly.

However, Zhang Wangyue also came over and heard Li Tingkui's recruitment of Su Mu.

Which state doesn't want a talent like Su Mu?

Your Xiangzhou is located in the heart of Daxuan, and it is peaceful. The Taiping Division usually only deals with some demons and villains that appear occasionally. Do you need talents like Su Mu?

Only our Liangzhou and our Huju Pass are the places that need him the most.

Even Wuling City is needed to guard the periphery of Daxing Mountain, and it needs it more than your Xiangzhou.

It would be strange if Commander He of Jingzhou could release such a talented person.

"So what if Baldy He knows? Am I afraid of him?"

Li Tingkui said loudly.

For some reason, he felt that Li Tingkui's voice sounded a little guilty, and he couldn't help but feel confused. Could it be that the commander of Jingzhou Taiping Division was stronger than Li Tingkui?

Are they in Jingzhou so awesome?
Li Tingkui understood the vision.

"Forget it, a forced melon is not sweet."

Li Tingkui waved his hand.

After Zhang Wangyue mentioned Commander He, he actually changed his mind.

Su Mu was also a little disappointed. If Li Tingkui had tried harder, for example, by promising to promote him to the pacification envoy immediately, he might have agreed to go to Xiangzhou.

How can you back down at the slightest difficulty?

My requirements are not high.

…………

The people at Huju Pass were still cleaning up the corpses of the monsters, while Su Mu, Zhang Wangyue, Xu Chongyuan, Zhong Guizheng and others were escorting the bodies of those who died in the battle back to Wuling City.

Wuling Taiping Division, there were seven of them who came here, but now only three are left.

They suffered no casualties when crossing the most dangerous Daxing Mountains, but more than half of them were killed or wounded at Huju Pass.

Xu Chongyuan silently put away the badges of his four companions.

Although every effort has been made to find the bodies of the dead, all that could be found were broken limbs. After cremation, the ashes will be taken back to Wuling along with their waist badges and enshrined in the Hall of Heroes.

"Captain Su, Commander Yang wants to see you."

At this time, Zhang Wangyue walked in from outside and said to Su Mu, "All the inspectors of the Supervision Department have been captured."

Su Mu nodded, called Shi Ziran, and followed Zhang Wangyue to the hall of the Taiping Division in Hujuguan.

More than a dozen people were tied up and thrown to the ground.

Yang Changfeng was sitting high in the hall, with uncontrollable anger on his face.

When he saw Su Mu come in, the expression on his face eased a little.

"Captain Su, thanks to your information this time, otherwise I really wouldn't have known that the Huju Pass Supervisory Office had been infiltrated by the Pure Land Sect to this extent!"

There was also a flash of fear in his eyes.

At the beginning, he and Qian Yunshan were lured away by Shao Santong's trick. If it weren't for Su Mu and the others, Shao Santong would have opened the city gate and let the Demon Court's army enter Huju Pass.

He still breaks out in a cold sweat just thinking about it now.

"Where is Qian Yunshan?"

Su Mu looked around the hall and noticed that Qian Yunshan, the general of the Huju Pass Border Defense Army, was also there.

Hearing Su Mu's question, Qian Yunshan slowly stood up.

Clang!
He drew his sword.

Shi Ziran subconsciously stood in front of Su Mu, staring at Qian Yunshan with a fierce look.

Qian Yunshan did not attack Su Mu, but instead stabbed his own thigh with a knife.

He groaned and said, "I, Qian Yunshan, am blind. This blow is my explanation to the brothers who died in the battle of Huju Pass.

I have a duty to fulfill and cannot die lightly.

I have asked for punishment and sent to the Death Squad."

The Death Battalion is the death squad of the border defense army. If the demon court attacks the city, the Death Battalion will be the first to fight.

"General Qian did it, but he was deceived by a villain, so his crime does not deserve death."

Yang Changfeng said slowly, "He is trustworthy. I am also responsible for this matter. I will apologize to the head office later."

"I am just a small Taiping lieutenant. Sir Yang does not need to explain to me."

Su Mu said.

"You saved Huju Pass, so I naturally have to give you an explanation."

Yang Changfeng said, "I asked you to come here because I wanted you to help identify these people. Another reason is that I found some things in Shao Santong's mansion. You killed him, so these things are naturally your spoils of war."

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