I, a prison guard in the Heavenly Prison, secretly became invincible thanks to the system.

"Don't try to get close to me. I'm acting on behalf of Huanhuan with an upright and honest attitude. Do whatever you want with me. I know you covet my lightness skill, but I will never give it to you!"

Dai Huanhuan snorted, giving him no chance whatsoever.

Ye Kang sighed and said, "Miss, you misunderstand. I genuinely want to help you. Why don't you tell me what terrible things you've encountered? I will definitely help you solve them."

Seeing Ye Kang's sincere gaze, Dai Huanhuan laughed.

"No way, you actually believed that? I was raised by my master since I was a child. Who would dare to bully me? It's none of your business to stand up for me!"

"..."

Ye Kang remained silent.

This guy is really infuriating, he's completely impervious to reason. Oh well, I'll just have to take it slow and steady.

Just as he was about to leave, Dai Huanhuan crossed her arms and deliberately said, "However, it's not like there's no chance at all. I can point you in the right direction."

Ye Kang tilted his head slightly, waiting for her to continue.

"Although I can't teach you the lightness skill that my master passed down, I can teach you my uncle's. One of his disciples betrayed him, stole his divine skill, and went off to work on his own. If you can catch him, hehe, I don't need to say more, right?"

Looking at Dai Huanhuan's cunning eyes, Ye Kang knew that this girl was setting him up.

However, a natural lightness skill was too precious, so Ye Kang couldn't help but ask, "How does your martial uncle's lightness skill compare to yours?"

"They're about even, just with different focuses."

"Where is that traitorous disciple?"

"I don't know exactly where the Jiayang River is; you'll have to look it up yourself."

After saying that, Dai Huanhuan lay down on the bed and went to sleep with her back to Ye Kang.

Ye Kang didn't ask any more questions. Knowing this news was enough for him. As for whether or not to go, he would have to consider it carefully.

Although I am already a third-grade innate master, it does not mean I am invincible. Caution is necessary.

With this news in mind, Ye Kang returned home.

While sending Jinbaobei to gather information, they waited for the palace to summon them.

A day later, he was summoned.

As dusk fell, an old eunuch arrived at the Ye family's residence and shouted, "Who is Ye Kang?"

The neighbors all peeked out and were dumbfounded by the old eunuch's arrogant demeanor.

"What's going on? How did that kid Ye Kang get involved with a eunuch?"

"The Imperial City Guard and the eunuch group have always been at odds, which is really strange."

At this moment, Ye Kang also came out after changing into his uniform.

The old eunuch glanced at him and sneered, "The soldiers of the Imperial City Guard are so ignorant, making me wait for so long."

"Please don't be offended, sir. Consider this a small token of apology."

Ye Kang discreetly slipped a silver note into the old eunuch's hand, and the old eunuch immediately beamed with joy.

"As expected of the elite Imperial City Guards whom the Emperor specifically requested to see, you are indeed exceptionally brave and valiant. Come with me, the palace is not like the outside world, there are many rules here, I must explain them to you."

The two boarded the carriage and headed straight for the palace.

Soon, they arrived at the palace. The old eunuch led Ye Kang to the imperial study, where the emperor's private audiences usually took place.

The old eunuch went in first to announce the arrival, and a moment later, Ye Kang was summoned and strode in.

Upon entering the Imperial Study, one sees a golden beam hanging from the ceiling.

Below the golden beam, there are ten steps.

A man dressed in plain robes sat on the chair at the top of the steps, looking at me with curiosity.

Below the steps were several chairs, where Consort Jing, the Ninth Princess, Old Master Wu, and Leng Ruyi were seated.

Ye Kang stood up and bowed to the man at the head of the table, the Emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

The man with a resolute expression nodded.

"So you are Ye Kang? You made great contributions in the Battle of Mengzhou. I have promoted you to Deputy Commander of the Imperial City Guard and appointed you as a sixth-rank official. After all, you have only been an official for a short time, so I cannot promote too many people at once."

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Ye Kang was merely fulfilling his duty and dared not claim credit for himself."

Ye Kang feigned modesty, but was secretly delighted.

The speed of progress is like a rocket, transforming from a small staff to a large staff with real power.

Getting promoted, awesome!

The Emperor nodded and smiled, "I heard you've learned the Imperial Supreme Heaven-Piercing Technique?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Kang knew that the crucial moment had arrived.

He replied truthfully, "Yes, it was selected from the Imperial City Armory under Lord Leng's supervision."

"How strange! The Imperial Supreme Heaven-Piercing Skill is powerful, but no one has ever learned it in the past hundred years. Do you know why?"

"I don't know the humble position."

"Because this is the martial art of the former royal family, without the dragon vein and national fortune of the former dynasty, it is extremely difficult to learn. It is truly rare that you were able to master it."

The emperor's tone suddenly turned cold, and a terrifying aura enveloped Ye Kang.

At this moment, Ye Kang actually felt a pang of heart palpitation.

Even though he was already a third-grade innate master, he felt like a child in front of this emperor, unable to resist him in the slightest.

It turns out that the Emperor is actually a terrifyingly powerful expert; my own strength is indeed no match for him.

Ye Kang steadied his breathing and remained calm, saying neither humbly nor arrogantly, "That's true. I only learned a little bit under my master's guidance and by chance."

Regardless, let's bring out this fictitious master first.

Sure enough, the Emperor was pleased, withdrew his breath, and laughed again.

"It seems you've found a good master. I wonder which master had this sudden inspiration. Oh well, it's just a martial art. You don't need to worry about anything. Just focus on learning."

The emperor seemed to be in a good mood, and after speaking, he left from the back.

The tense atmosphere in the room then eased.

Ye Kang also repeatedly thanked this non-existent master.

Thank you so much! Although I don't know who you are, you're really awesome. You can even keep the emperor in check.

At this moment, Consort Jing, who had been silent until now, smiled and said, "His Majesty has finished bestowing rewards, now it's my turn. Ye Kang, Old Wu said you saved Jinxi, which is a great achievement. What do you want?"

Ye Kang shook his head repeatedly.

"It is my duty to share the princess's burdens, and I dare not covet any reward."

"Oh? Then I won't bestow the reward upon you."

Oh, you really won't give me a reward?

Ye Kang was speechless for a moment.

Seeing Ye Kang's dejected look, Consort Jing couldn't help but laugh.

"Lord Ye seems to lack composure. I was just joking with you. I had already prepared a thousand taels of gold and a land deed, which have been delivered to your house. By the way, I heard you also acquired a precious sword, but you're not used to using it?"

"Yes, that broadsword is too big. It's fine for temporary use, but it can't be used as a personal sword."

"In that case, hand over that golden sword to the armory, and I'll allow you to choose another precious sword."

"Thank you, empress."

At this moment, Princess Jinxi stepped forward.

"Mother, let me accompany Lord Ye to choose weapons. I know the most about them."

Consort Jing nodded, of course she wouldn't stop her beloved darling.

So Ye Kang, Leng Ruyi, and Princess Jinxi took their leave and headed straight for the Imperial City Armory.