Chapter 923 - 419: Rest Over, Ease Into Duty, Patrol Evil Suppression Island, Opportunity Gained!

Chapter 923: Chapter 419: Rest Over, Ease Into Duty, Patrol Evil Suppression Island, Opportunity Gained!

Lei Chong watched from afar, spat silently, feeling deeply jealous in his heart. He saw that Li Xian’s momentum was strong, and his prestige was growing day by day. Reminiscing about the past, he could not achieve the same. Although he was appreciated by Xu Shaoqian, he was always looked down upon by the aristocratic families. However, with similar backgrounds, the aristocratic families of Li Xian’s age were quite cordial with him, even calling him "Brother Xian" or "Brother Li," and those somewhat familiar referred to him as "Old Li." Lei Chong couldn’t understand this difference.

In reality, the temperament of people varies greatly. Li Xian’s [Purity Aversion] trait, Pure Yang Body, [True Bone] trait, and numerous martial arts, transformed him from within, cultivating his body and soul. Coupled with his open-minded, suave nature, he was amiable and cheerful, gradually convincing others naturally.

Lei Chong, once gaining power, became arrogant, seeing the aristocratic families actively flatter him. His actions were narrow-minded; though his bravery was admirable and he could accomplish things, and even attained considerable achievements, it was not easy to convince others.

As for today, Li Xian was assigned to guard criminals on "Evil Suppression Island." Although major chaos was rare in Jade City, minor unrests were continuous. Evil Suppression Island, located in remote areas, was one of the places to suppress those who commit evil and cause unrest.

This was an extremely dangerous job. On regular street patrol, one could earn [two points] of military merit a day. Going to Evil Suppression Island earned [six points] of military merit a day, and each visit required a stay of over half a month.

Accompanying Li Xian were three others, they were "Zhang Qiusheng", "Hong Dexin", and "Wang Jue". Zhang Qiusheng came from a poor background, Hong Dexin had a "Master of Ding Martial Pavilion" background, and Wang Jue’s family was relatively affluent, but not a major clan.

Li Xian’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, as he had secretly met a friend yesterday, and heard "Han Niannian" mention "Evil Suppression Island", saying it was quite chaotic recently. At the end of today’s rest, without prior notice, he was assigned to this island. Was there another conspiracy?

Li Xian thought, "If I want to climb up, I will inevitably provoke others, I will inevitably make enemies. Xu Shaoqian is deeply infatuated with the courtesan Tao Xiangrong, and won’t harm me. My primary threat is General Lei Chong. If I had a notable background, Lei Chong might not be annoyed with me. It’s just that I, like him, come from a humble background. Our emergence is similar; even the opportunities for promotion were due to General Xu’s recognition. In such a case, this person would inevitably see me as a major enemy. On this trip... I must be extra cautious."

It turned out...

During Li Xian’s three-day rest, Lei Chong had suggested to Xu Shaoqian that due to Li Xian’s lack of experience, his promotion to Gold Commander was hampered. An opportunity to train on Evil Suppression Island, where there were many wild criminals, would greatly boost his experience each day stayed.

After taking this step, and increasing his experience for several more months, though still a bit lacking, he would have considerable military achievements and considerable strength. The promotion to Gold Commander would barely be justifiable. Dubhe responded with inquiries, there would also be something to say.

Xu Shaoqian considered it reasonable and agreed to this trip. He arranged for Li Xian to head to Evil Suppression Island after the rest. Just as Evil Suppression Island was recently unstable, with some personnel wounded, more guards were needed to fill in.

Such were the circumstances of this journey.

As Li Xian, Zhang Qiusheng, Hong Dexin, and Wang Jue took on this task, their expressions varied as they prepared their horses for the journey. The timing was rushed; Li Xian had just suddenly learned of it, thus inadequately prepared, carrying only a personal Horizontal Saber and Silver Spear.

Accompanying them to Evil Suppression Island was also a military unit of over a hundred, at their disposal. Li Xian naturally instructed the hundred-man team to form a neat line, preparing to set out. Zhang Qiusheng, however, called out, "Brother Li, don’t rush. It will be a tough task when we reach Evil Suppression Island; let them rest a bit longer first."

At these words, Li Xian pondered, "It’s fair to rest, but this guy intentionally opposes when I issue orders. First, to show off himself, second, to undermine my authority. It seems this man has a close connection with Lei Chong, targeting me on this trip. But to what extent? Is it merely discomfort, or a harsh lesson, or perhaps to make sure I don’t return?" His eyes slightly narrowed as he calmly observed.

After a moment, Li Xian was about to issue an order, saying, "Everyone, the rest should suffice. If we delay time, General Lei might blame us, which would be tricky to handle. Let’s head east!"

The hundred-man team rose in unison. Evil Suppression Island was within Jade City, located in the western urban area. It was mainly under the jurisdiction of the Gold Appraisal Guard, but with the collaboration of the powerful Thirty-Two True Guards, working to suppress it.

The troops marched for a bit over a quarter of an hour. Upon reaching a fork in the road, Li Xian, after checking the map, moved towards the left route; within another half hour, they would arrive at "Regret Lake", where the island was located.

Though still in "Yuanbao Square", it neighbored "Zhenshen Square", with beautiful buildings still present. The scenery was beautiful, not far from Marquis Shop and Shepherd Jujube Residence.

But Regret Lake was vast, rumored to have once been a mine. After the jade was excavated empty, an earthquake and subsequent erosion by rainwaters gradually turned it into a lake.

With three hundred and sixty squares in Jade City... each was vast. Known for its stone as jade, jade as country, country as tower, and tower as heaven. Li Xian had been in the world long enough to know that the mountains were higher, lakes were broader, and cities were grander. Yet, every glimpse into the world’s true shape always left him in awe.

Li Xian intended to go left and issued the command. Then, Hong Dexin suddenly raised his hand to block, shouting, "Hold on, in my view, we should turn to the right!"

Li Xian frowned slightly, tossed over the map, saying, "Brother Hong, look at the map, taking the left would be quicker." Hong Dexin slightly smiled, tossed the map back, saying, "No need to look at the map, I think the right path is more spacious, even if a bit farther, it’s acceptable."

"Moreover, since earlier, it has been Brother Li issuing orders. But I recall, this hundred-man unit is jointly commanded by us, logically, they should also listen to my orders, right?"