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

"My lord, please don't call me a master. I am not a master."

"I am just an ordinary mortal, and I have already returned to secular life."

"You can just call me Wuhua."

The monk Wuhua said with a humble expression.

After saying that, Monk Wuhua added, "I do want to join the Imperial Guard's Service Pavilion and become a member of the Imperial Guard. I also want to do my part for the people of the world."

"That's right."

"From this day forward, you are a member of our Embroidered Uniform Guard's Service Pavilion."

Chu Xiu smiled and said to the monk Wuhua.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis."

The monk Wuhua's face lit up with surprise, and he bowed to Chu Xiu with utmost respect.

"No need to be polite."

Chu Xiu waved his sleeve and spoke to the monk Wuhua.

"Yes."

The monk Wuhua responded.

"Dugu Yanyu".

Chu Xiu said calmly.

"My subordinate is here."

Dugu Yanyu said with a respectful expression.

"You are responsible for contacting the Chenliu County Jinyiwei Hundred-Household Office and having them mobilize our Jinyiwei spies to investigate the Huangtian Sect in Chenliu County."

"Find all the Yellow Heaven Sect members in Chenliu County!"

"The Yellow Heaven Sect must have a backup plan; it's impossible for them to rely entirely on the four great monks of Buddhism."

A murderous glint flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes as he said with chilling killing intent, "Now that I have come in person, I will completely eradicate these Yellow Heaven Sect members!"

Only then can I return to the capital with peace of mind.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Dugu Yanyu said respectfully.

He bowed, and with a swift movement, he vanished from the spot.

"Come with me and let's go in to see Lord Yu."

Chu Xiu said something to Master Wuque and the others, then turned and walked into the river control command post.

"Yes."

Master Wuque and the others responded and followed Chu Xiu into the river management command center.

"Greetings to the Marquis."

Huang Mao, along with a group of Imperial Guards, bowed and saluted Chu Xiu.

"No gift."

Chu Xiu waved his hand and walked into the main hall of the river management command center, where he immediately saw Yu Wenyuan, who looked uneasy.

Although Yu Wenyuan had heard some noises, he still didn't know much about what was happening outside and was filled with unease.

"Greetings to the Marquis."

Seeing Chu Xiu walk into the hall unharmed, Yu Wenyuan felt a great weight lifted from his heart and showed a relieved expression. He bowed respectfully to Chu Xiu.

"Lord Yu, there's no need for such formalities."

Chu Xiu smiled slightly, helped Yu Wenyuan up, and said.

"My lord, you are of inestimable worth. Our Great Zhou Dynasty can do without me, but it cannot do without you."

"Your Excellency knew that it was a trap set by the Yellow Heaven Sect, yet you still condescended to risk your life to come to Chenliu County to rescue me. I am filled with fear and cannot sit still."

Yu Wenyuan gave a wry smile, and said with deep emotion.

"Lord Yu, please don't say that you are involved in the management of the Yellow River floods in our Great Zhou Dynasty, and in the lives of millions of people in our Great Zhou Dynasty who are affected by the Yellow River floods."

"You can focus on managing the Yellow River floods in Chenliu County without worrying about anything else."

"His Majesty will not allow Lord Yu to encounter any danger in Chenliu County."

Chu Xiu said with a serious expression.

"This humble official will never disappoint Your Excellency or His Majesty!"

Yu Wenyuan said with a serious expression.

"Alright, I won't disturb Lord Yu's work any longer. I'll take my leave now."

Chu Xiu smiled gently and said.

"My lord, would you please prepare a banquet to welcome you and express my gratitude?"

Upon hearing Chu Xiu's words, Yu Wenyuan hesitated for a moment and asked cautiously.

He was extremely grateful to Chu Xiu.

It wasn't just because Chu Xiu personally came to rescue him, but also because of Chu Xiu's recommendation that he was able to realize his ambitions and become the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works of the Great Zhou Dynasty, in charge of the Yellow River flood control, and do something practical for the people of the world.

"Let's skip the welcome dinner."

"Once the Yellow River floods are completely controlled, I will host a banquet in the capital to entertain you, my lord."

Chu Xiu pondered for a moment, then spoke to Yu Wenyuan.

"Yes, Your Excellency obeys!"

Yu Wenyuan said respectfully.

Chu Xiu nodded slightly and turned to leave.

Murong Qingcheng remained at the river control command center.

Master Wuque and Monk Wuhua then left with Chu Xiu.

However, after leaving the main gate of the river management command post, Chu Xiu did not leave. Instead, he looked at the ground within a radius of several miles around the command post, which had almost become a ruin. It was not only pitted and uneven but also had huge cracks. He frowned and said, "Wuhua, you are responsible for cleaning up this place and making the ground level."

Although Chu Xiu did not clean up the ground here, Yu Wenyuan would definitely conscript people to clean it up.

However, it would definitely take a lot of time for ordinary people to repair the ground here.

Where can you find a master like Monk Wuhua, at the peak of the seventh level of the Human Immortal Realm, who can be cleared out so easily?

In other words, the river management command post that Yu Wenyuan chose was not located in the center of Chenliu County, but in a very remote place near the river.

Otherwise, the battle just now could have caused countless innocent people to lose their lives.

"Yes, I obey."

The monk Wuhua spoke with a solemn expression.

He gripped the hilt of the longsword he carried on his back with his right hand, suddenly drew the sword from its sheath, and slashed it across the land, which stretched for miles.

As the sword was unleashed, streaks of sword energy slashed down towards the earth.

but!

Each sword strike landed precisely on either side of the crevices, causing them to miraculously close together.

finally!

It is impossible to make the earth completely flat.

However, the gaps have narrowed, and only traces can be seen.

"Indeed, as expected of a Buddhist disciple from Wanfo Temple, your understanding of swordsmanship has reached its pinnacle."

Seeing this, Chu Xiu's face showed amazement, and he exclaimed in admiration.

He felt that Monk Wuhua's talent and aptitude were definitely not as far inferior to Master Wuque as he himself claimed.

On the contrary, the two are absolutely evenly matched in terms of talent and aptitude.

Master Wuque's talent lies primarily in physical training, while Monk Wuhua's talent lies in swordsmanship.

Both of them have their own strengths.

After all, Chu Xiu's swordsmanship was already extremely profound, and the positive energy system's reward for swordsmanship could directly bring him to the perfect state.

In addition, he has also comprehended the Myriad Swords Technique to perfection. His swordsmanship skills, if not the best in the world, are definitely among the best.

With his keen eye, he could naturally see just how exquisite Monk Wuhua's sword strike was.

"Your Excellency flatters me. This is but a minor skill, nothing compared to Your Excellency's mastery of swordsmanship."

The monk Wuhua said humbly.

Chu Xiu smiled but didn't say anything. He stood with his hands behind his back, waiting for Dugu Yanyu to return.

After a while.

Swish!

Dugu Yanyu appeared in front of Chu Xiu from a distance, bowing respectfully and saying, "Reporting to the Marquis, the entire investigation has been completed!"

"Oh?"

Chu Xiu looked at Dugu Yanyu with great interest and asked.