Black Fairy, the master is a female ghost

Three days later, the selection competition for four captain candidates officially began at the training ground of the Zhongzhou Prefecture Garrison Camp.

On the north side of the training ground, there was a high platform where officials from all levels of Zhongzhou Prefecture and ten main judging officials sat.

In the middle of the training ground, a ring was built where the four candidates would compete.

On both sides of the arena, military generals of all ranks and five thousand soldiers lined up to watch.

After a drumbeat, Cao Sima stood up, walked to the front, and said to the five thousand soldiers, "Our Zhongzhou is located in the southern border of the empire. Border defense is of paramount importance. Since taking office, I have always hoped to build an army that is invincible, whether to defend our Zhou Empire from foreign enemies or to expand our empire's territory."

He paused, then continued, "Recently, the position of captain under my command has been vacant, and I've been thinking about promoting a capable individual to train an elite division for the Zhou Empire. Everyone has recommended four suitable candidates. I'm both pleased and troubled, because each of them is excellent, and I don't know who to choose."

He coughed lightly and said, "The prefect is indeed wise. He has decided to hold an open competition among the four candidates to select the most outstanding talent."

"Okay, I won't say much anymore. Now I'd like to invite the four candidates to come on stage."

He began reading out the names of the four candidates.

"Number one, Shen Jin, currently serving as the captain of a thousand men in the army, Shen Jin, step out."

A slightly thin man, about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, walked out.

He saluted and said, "Shen Jin greets Lord Sima, Lord Zhoufu, and all the lords."

Sima Cao nodded slightly and named the second person.

"Number two, Fan Tong, currently serving as the captain of a thousand men in the army, Fan Tong, step out."

A very burly man, about thirty years old, came out and bowed, saying, "Fan Tong greets Lord Sima, Lord Prefect, and all the others."

Sima Cao nodded again and continued to call the roll.

"Number three, Xiao Zhang, current Chief Inspector of the Governor's Office, step out."

A man about twenty-four or twenty-five years old came out. He had a gloomy look in his eyes and looked a little rebellious. He swayed from side to side as if he was insolent.

He glanced at Sima Cao with pride, then bowed and said, "Xiao Zhang greets Sima, the governor, and all the others."

Cao Sima said, "Stay next to them."

Then he called on the fourth candidate to come on stage.

"Number four, Lu Xunhuan, the current head of the Dengtian Clan, has made outstanding contributions in suppressing bandits. Step out."

Three pairs of sharp eyes were cast over, watching candidate number four appear.

Lu Xunhuan remained calm and composed as he walked to the front of the stage and bowed, "Lu Xunhuan greets Lord Sima, Lord Prefect, and all the others."

Then, he turned around and saluted the other three candidates: "Brother Neurotic, Brother Good-for-Nothing, Brother Arrogant, hello everyone."

"Humph……"

A few people snorted loudly, but no one paid any attention to him.

Sima Cao said, "Lu Xunhuan, stand next to them."

When Lu Xunhuan stood next to Xiao Zhang, Cao Sima coughed lightly and said, "Now let me announce the rules of the competition..."

Xiao Zhang turned his head slightly, looked at Lu Xunhuan with disdain, and whispered, "Lose to me, and you can choose any woman in Zhongzhou City. I'll get her for you, and I'll also get her for you. Take her back and develop your sect well."

Lu Xunhuan smiled slightly: "Okay."

On the stage, Cao Sima read out the rules: "First, no weapons allowed, no killing allowed, no..."

Xiao Zhang turned to the right again and said to Fan Tong, "Lose to me, and you can pick up any of the beauties in Zhongzhou City."

Fan Tong's eyes lit up: "Really?"

On the stage, Sima Cao continued to read out the rules: "Second, for the strategy competition, questions will be drawn in order. After the candidate has finished answering, other candidates with other opinions may apply to answer..."

Xiao Zhang nodded to Fan Tong and said, "You have a bad reputation and are doomed to fail. So don't fight for it. Just do a favor."

Fan Tong agreed: "Okay, I will hang out with Brother Xiao from now on."

Xiao Zhang said, "Defeat the one next to you."

Fan Tong turned his head and looked at Shen Jin: "No big deal."

After Sima Cao finished reading out the rules, the competition officially began, starting with a test of strength.

In order, No. 1 Shen Jin and No. 2 Fan Tong were the first to come on stage.

As soon as the two men stood on the ring, it seemed that the winner was immediately apparent.

Shen Jin is thin, while Fan Tong is tall and strong.

After the two men saluted each other, Fan Tong roared and ran towards Shen Jin.

The heavy footsteps made the ring shake.

Seeing that he was coming with such force, Shen Jin retreated quickly.

But the arena was so small that after just a few steps, he retreated to the end.

He stood at the edge, looking a little embarrassed.

A scornful smile appeared on Fan Tong's lips, and he stretched out his big arms: "Go down, you."

His hand didn't even touch Shen Jin, and Shen Jin jumped down by himself.

On the stage, some officials burst into laughter.

Those who had secretly supported Shen Jin covered their eyes.

This scene is simply unbearable to watch. Shen Jin doesn’t even have the courage to fight against others. How can he support them?

Those officials who supported Shen Jin were depressed for a moment, then sat up straight again. There was still a strategic competition to be held, so there was no need to panic.

After number one Shen Jin was defeated, the winner Fan Tong stayed on the stage to accept the challenge from number three Xiao Zhang.

Cao Sima Xuan said, "Please invite number three, Xiao Zhang, to the stage for a duel."

Xiao Zhang shook off his cloak and walked onto the ring swayingly.

He pointed at Fan Tong and shouted, "With your limited skills, don't embarrass yourself and admit defeat."

Fan Tong frowned and thought to himself, I can lose to you, but it can't be so obvious, I have to at least fight a few times.

Seeing that Fan Tong did not move, Xiao Zhang took a riding stance, shouted loudly, and rushed forward.

Fan Tong seemed unable to withstand Xiao Zhang's moves and quickly retreated.

After a few steps, he also fell off the ring with a "thump". His heavy body hit the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

Most of the officials on the stage burst into laughter again.

Those who originally supported Fan Tong could only roll their eyes.

Sima Cao then announced, "Please invite number four, Lu Xunhuan, to the stage for the duel."

Lu Xunhuan took the magic sword off his waist and put it back where it was, then walked up to the stage step by step.

All the officials thought that someone must be very powerful to be able to wipe out the bandits in Heishi Village on his own.

But everyone just saw Xiao Zhang whispering to Lu Xunhuan, and Lu Xunhuan nodded. Could it be that he wanted to give in too?

On the stage, the two stood face to face.

After Lu Xunhuan stood up, he became motionless, as if he was lost in thought, staring blankly on the stage.

Xiao Zhang shouted, "Mr. Lu, if you know what's best for you, get off the ground. Master Xiao's hands are precious. I wouldn't dare to use force against a nobody like you."

On the opposite side, Lu Xunhuan remained motionless, not knowing whether he heard Xiao Zhang's shout.

After Xiao Zhang shouted, he couldn't help but frown when he saw that Lu Xunhuan didn't react at all.

What does this kid mean?

Oh, by the way, the leader of a sect should have some face, okay, just give him some face.

He waved his hands for a while, ran forward, and with a "bang", he slapped Lu Xunhuan's abdomen with both palms.

He originally thought that as long as his hand touched the other person, Lu Xunhuan would fly out and fall off the stage.

But he didn't know that his hands were like hitting a very elastic wall.

The rebound force was so huge that he couldn't withstand it at all.

Lu Xunhuan didn't move at all, but he was bounced away and directly thrown off the stage.

Officials on the stage, no one laughed this time because there was nothing to laugh at.

Lu Xunhuan didn't even make a move before he knocked Xiao Zhang off the stage. Even an outsider would know that Lu Xunhuan's strength was much higher than Xiao Zhang's.

Below the stage, Xiao Zhang climbed up with a red face and shouted angrily, "Lu!"

Lu Xun Huan seemed to have just come to his senses at this moment: "Hey, Brother Xiao Zhang, why did you go off the stage?"

Only now did some of the officials watching the game burst out laughing.

Xiao Zhang was furious and returned to the stage: "You...you kid..."

Cao Sima announced, "In the competition of strength, number four, Lu Xunhuan, ultimately emerged victorious."

Xiao Zhang turned around and glared at Sima Cao: "You..."

Lu Xun Huan bowed and said, "I'm sorry, Brother Xiao Zhang, I didn't mean to..."

No matter how arrogant Xiao Zhang was, he couldn't act like a rogue in front of so many state officials. After all, he was a government official and the chief inspector of the governor's office.

He glared at Lu Xunhuan fiercely and walked off the stage in anger.

Sima Cao nodded slightly at Lu Xunhuan on the stage and announced, "Next, we enter the second round of competition, the battle of military strategy..."

"Wait...", a thunderous roar sounded, and Fan Tong walked towards the ring again: "I don't accept it..."

Sima Cao said, "Fan Tong, you have already been defeated. Please abide by the rules and do not act unreasonably."

Fan Tong strode onto the stage: "If Mr. Lu defeats me, then he will be considered the winner of the first round."

He walked up to Lu Xunhuan and said, "Mr. Lu, do you dare to accept the challenge?"

Lu Xunhuan smiled faintly: "Brother Rice Bucket, just make your move."

When Fan Tong heard Lu Xunhuan asking him to make a move, he did it immediately without hesitation.

He swung his strong arms, raised his fist as big as a wine jar, and punched Lu Xunhuan hard in the chest.

The eyes of the officials on the stage suddenly widened. This punch was extremely powerful. Did Lu Xunhuan dare to take it?

In a calm and composed manner, Lu Xunhuan opened his palm and blocked Fan Tong's fist.

A tall figure flew out, landed, and hit the ring heavily.

With a loud "crash", a big hole was smashed into the ring.

Lu Xunhuan, on the other hand, was calm and composed, without even moving his feet.

When Fan Tong, feeling dizzy and scrambling to his feet, Lu Xunhuan bowed to him and said, "Brother Lump, I'm sorry."

Fan Tong covered his butt, limped away, and walked away very embarrassedly.