The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

"Heavenly Escape Sword Technique?"

A strange light flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes; he hadn't expected the system to offer a sword technique reward.

Is this meant to make him a master of both swords and sabers?

However, having more sword techniques also means having more trump cards.

He hesitated for a moment, then said in his mind, "Claim the reward!"

Since it's a system reward, he doesn't need to cultivate it himself.

The words just fell!

A mysterious and unpredictable power appeared in Chu Xiu's body, causing his physical body to undergo an astonishing transformation, and his power continued to grow stronger.

From the peak of the fifth level of the Undying Golden Body Technique to the minor completion of the sixth level.

It is the transformation from the peak of the ninth level of the Dharma Aspect Realm to the Immortal Ascension Realm.

This kind of transformation is no less significant than the achievement of reaching the Immortal Realm through internal cultivation.

It's even more difficult!

The upgrades will be even more terrifying!

In the blink of an eye.

Chu Xiu's Undying Golden Body Technique has officially reached the sixth level of minor completion, allowing his external martial arts cultivation to reach the Immortal Ascension Realm!

Countless thoughts about the Heavenly Escape Sword Technique flooded his mind.

The Heavenly Escape Sword Technique is a sword technique that contains the meaning of space!

It is in no way inferior to Ananda's Breaking the Precepts Sword Technique and the Qiankun Zhentian Sword.

and!

The most important thing is.

The Heavenly Escape Sword Technique is a technique of sword immortals!

Sword control technique!

Who wouldn't want to be a sword immortal?

Strength is temporary, but handsomeness lasts a lifetime.

Not long after.

Chu Xiu arrived outside the Taiji Palace, bowed, and said, "Your humble servant Chu Xiu has come to pay his respects to Your Majesty."

"Minister Chu has arrived?"

"Wan'er, go out and greet Minister Chu."

Empress Murong Si, who was reviewing memorials at her desk, raised her head and said with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Jiang Wan'er responded and walked out of the main hall of Taiji Palace.

Pei Guanyin stood to the side, not expecting that Chu Xiu would come to the palace so soon after emerging from seclusion.

She couldn't possibly be unaware that a group of martial arts figures had gathered in the capital, intending to harm Chu Xiu.

After all, she was one of Murong Si's intelligence officers.

She even learned of Chu Xiu's emergence from seclusion immediately.

"Lord Chu, please come in. His Majesty is already waiting for you."

Jiang Wan'er walked out of the Taiji Palace, smiled, and extended her hand to Chu Xiu in invitation.

"Thank you, Lord Jiang."

Chu Xiu thanked Jiang Wan'er and then walked into the Taiji Palace.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

Upon entering the Taiji Palace, Chu Xiu approached Murong Si's desk and bowed to her.

"Minister Chu, there's no need for such formalities."

Murong Si put down the memorial in her hand and looked at Chu Xiu with a cold expression, saying, "Minister Chu, I have heard that a large number of martial arts practitioners have gathered in the capital."

When do you plan to deal with these江湖人士 (jianghu figures)?

"Your Majesty, I had already completely eliminated these martial arts practitioners before entering the palace!"

Chu Xiu smiled gently and said to Murong Si.

"Has Minister Chu already resolved the matter?"

Murong Si chuckled and said, "Now that Minister Chu has dealt with these martial arts figures, may I ask what brings you to the palace to see me?"

Chu Xiu pondered for a moment, then clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to Murong Si, saying with a serious expression, "Your Majesty, I hope that Your Majesty can recommend two virtuous and capable individuals skilled in handling affairs to join the Embroidered Uniform Guard and serve as the Commanders of the Northern and Southern Garrison Divisions, to handle the daily affairs of the Embroidered Uniform Guard for me."

"The Pacification Commissioner of the North and South Garrison Commands?"

Murong Si frowned slightly as she pondered.

They must be suitable to enter the Northern and Southern Garrison Commands to handle the daily affairs of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Such a person must be a truly loyal and upright individual of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Moreover, to work within the Embroidered Uniform Guard, one must serve as the Commander of the Northern and Southern Garrison Divisions.

It's not just about being honest and upright.

They also need to have a certain level of strength.

There aren't many people who meet both of these conditions.

In fact, she had considered transferring officials from outside the Embroidered Uniform Guard into the Embroidered Uniform Guard in the past.

However, considering that they were not originally from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, they would easily be ostracized if they joined the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

He will be sidelined by Lu Chengfeng, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Her choice of Chu Xiu was partly due to the fact that Chu Xiu was a hereditary member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and would not be ostracized within the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"Your Majesty, I may have a candidate who can serve as an official in the Embroidered Uniform Guard and handle the daily affairs of the Embroidered Uniform Guard for Lord Chu."

Pei Guanyin's heart stirred, and she bowed to Murong Si.

"Oh?"

"Tell me, who is this person?"

Murong Si looked at Pei Guanyin with great interest and said.

Chu Xiu and Jiang Wan'er also turned their gazes toward Pei Guanyin.

"Your Majesty, this man is Li Jingtian, the Chief Clerk of the Department of Military Affairs of the Ministry of War!"

Pei Guanyin said with a solemn expression, "Lord Li Jingtian was the top scholar during the reign of the late emperor and served in the Hanlin Academy for many years."

After His Majesty ascended the throne, this person entered the Ministry of War and served as a sixth-rank official.

This person is not only exceptionally talented, but also possesses outstanding natural abilities.

Moreover, he is absolutely loyal to His Majesty.

If Lord Li were to join the Embroidered Uniform Guard and become an official there...

They will surely become Lord Chu's right-hand men.

"Li Jingtian?"

A strange light flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes.

He had actually seen this name in the records of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Whether in the Hanlin Academy or the Ministry of War, he always kept to himself.

There are no factions, and no one is affiliated with them.

Therefore, he was actually ostracized in the Hanlin Academy and the Ministry of War.

He was considered a marginal figure.

Otherwise, given his status as the top scholar during the reign of the previous emperor, he would at least have become a fourth-rank official.

Most importantly, this person came from a family of officials.

My grandfather and father were both officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

However, since his grandfather and father died early, Li Jingyun was raised by his mother alone from a young age.

"Li Jingtian, this person is indeed quite good."

"In retrospect, Li Jingtian is also one of the core members that my father left to me."

"Minister Chu, since your Embroidered Uniform Guard wants someone, then I will send Li Jingtian to the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"However, if you need two people, I have no way to find them."

"I can only give you Li Jingtian."

After considering for a while, Murong Si looked at Chu Xiu and said.

"Your Majesty, Li Jingtian alone is enough!"

Chu Xiu said with a grateful expression, "However, since Li Jingtian was a top scholar in the imperial examination..."

Moreover, as a sixth-rank official, it would be unsuitable for him to serve as the commander of the Northern and Southern Garrison Divisions if he were to join the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Let's just make this person the Vice Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

To assist this humble servant in managing the entire Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"That's right!"

Murong Si said in a deep and powerful voice, "In addition, as for the selection of the commanders of the Northern and Southern Garrison Divisions of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Minister Chu, you only need to have a suitable candidate."

Chu Aiqing can recommend him!

Even if the person recommended by Minister Chu is not an official of our Great Zhou Dynasty.

Even if they are just country bumpkins, I can grant their request!