The most secure job in Dajin

Chapter 286, On the Stage

Hua Changxi ignored Director Gu's words and not only did not stop, but she also increased her spiritual pressure, making the atmosphere in the square even more tense.

Just as Xue Xian was about to be forced to his knees, a squad of imperial guards approached.

"No fighting allowed in the square!"

Hua Changxi had never really intended to do anything to these Imperial Guards. When the Holy Guards came to stop him, he pretended to hesitate for a moment before withdrawing his spiritual pressure.

As the spiritual pressure receded, Xue Xian lost his balance and fell to the ground, while the other Imperial Guards lay on the ground, panting heavily, still shaken.

Upon seeing this, the people in the square and the onlookers all wore extremely solemn expressions.

This was the first time Hua Changxi had openly displayed his strength, and it was stronger than anyone had expected!
Hua Changxi ignored the Embroidered Uniform Guards and instead looked at the group of Imperial Guards in front of her, asking the leader, "Are you the centurion of Qingyao Peak?"

Leng Yan didn't expect Hua Changxi to be so obedient and immediately withdrew his spiritual pressure. He had already prepared to use force to suppress her, so that the human cultivators could see how powerful these Holy Guards were.

Unfortunately, Hua Changxi didn't give them that chance.

When Leng Yan heard Hua Changxi's question, he was surprised for a moment. Considering Hua Changxi's identity, he still clasped his hands and said, "Centurion Leng Yan greets Peak Master Hua."

Hua Changxi looked at him: "Did you come here voluntarily to maintain order in the square, or did you come here on someone else's orders?"

Leng Yan was clearly surprised that Hua Changxi would ask him this question, and his eyes flickered.

He certainly didn't come here on his own initiative; he was just watching the show from afar. It was Meng Qingyao who gave him the order, which is why he brought his men over.

Hua Changxi didn't care whether he responded or not, and continued, "If you voluntarily maintain order in the square outside your scope of duty, then the Holy Guardian Token you wear won't be worn in vain."

"But if you came here on someone else's orders, then you should think carefully about whether you can stay in the Dan Sheng Palace indefinitely."

"The Dan Sheng Temple is currently in a period of dormancy, and its rules are not yet clear, but the holy land will not remain dormant forever."

"Remember this: the Holy Guard exists to maintain the stability of the Holy Land, not for any one person. Centurion of Qingyao Peak, you'd better watch yourself."

Hearing Hua Changxi's incisive words, Leng Yan's already indifferent expression became even more indifferent.

He understood Hua Changxi's double warning: the Holy Guards were the guardians of the Holy Land, and their duty was to maintain the stability of the Holy Land, not to be Meng Qingyao's private bodyguards.

Furthermore, his duty is to patrol Qingyao Peak, not the square. Now that he's come to the square to give orders, he's overstepping his bounds.

Leng Yan wanted to retort to Hua Changxi, but considering the things he still had to do, he could only suppress his frustration and said coldly, "Thank you for your advice, Peak Master Hua. However, I must also say that fighting in the square is a violation of the Holy Land's rules."

Hua Changxi looked at him, and a green light flashed in her right hand, revealing a Saint Pill the size of a thumb.

As soon as the Holy Pill appeared, a suppressive force that directly affected the soul emanated. Leng Yan and the Holy Guards behind him shivered at the same time, and then quickly knelt on one knee.

Hua Changxi coldly looked at the kneeling Holy Guard: "I think I have the right to proactively eliminate potential threats that could wreak havoc on the square."

Leng Yan was shocked; Hua Changxi actually possessed a high-grade holy pill.

The Holy Pill is a powerful Soul Artifact, and it has a natural suppressive effect on the Guardians who wear the Holy Protection Token.

Clearly, the Saint Pill that Hua Changxi obtained was of a much higher grade than those obtained by Meng Qingyao, Gu Xing, and Yan Qianying.

Leng Yan was shocked, but the others were even more shocked.

No one expected that Hua Changxi would have the means to control the Holy Guards.

Looking at the kneeling and submissive Holy Guards, Xia Zhen's face darkened even more. Didn't this mean that even if Hua Changxi couldn't select Holy Guards from the Nine Gates, he could still control the Holy Land by controlling the Holy Guards recruited by Qing Yao and others?
Director Gu's eyes also flickered intensely. This Hua Changxi truly lived up to her reputation as a vanguard who stirred up trouble, a talent valued by the minister.

This move can be described as a slap in the face to both the royal family and the guardian families!
Seeing that the Holy Guards had behaved themselves, Hua Changxi put away the Holy Pill and looked at Leng Yan: "Centurion Leng, you and your men are among the first to enter the Holy Land after the spiritual energy revival. This is your opportunity. If I were you, I would cherish this opportunity."

"We don't need you to maintain order here. Take your men and leave." After saying that, he looked at Xue Xian, whose complexion had returned to normal.

Hua Changxi was not a person who liked to be high-profile. Being in the dangerous world of cultivation, he didn't want to reveal what cards he had in his hand.

However, her repeated attempts to keep a low profile only resulted in repeated difficulties and obstruction from all sides, which she found utterly tiresome.

Xue Xian's face was gloomy, but thinking of how he had just been suppressed by Hua Changxi and had no power to fight back, he dared not say anything too extreme, for fear of angering Hua Changxi and being suppressed by her spiritual pressure again, which would really make him lose face beyond measure.

Hua Changxi looked at Xue Xian and said, "Lord Xue, the influx of cultivators from all over the country into the capital will pose a threat to the city's security. This is something I hadn't considered before, and I should indeed bear some responsibility for it."

"Tell me, what is your purpose in coming to see me in such a grand manner?"

Xue Xian looked up and saw Hua Changxi calmly discussing the matter of cultivators entering the capital with him again. He felt like vomiting blood. At this moment, he knew perfectly well that Hua Changxi's stunt just now was an attempt to establish his authority in public, using him and his subordinates, oh, and the Holy Guards as well.

The purpose was to tell the royal family, the protective families, and all other forces that Hua Changxi was not someone to be trifled with.

Xue Xian suppressed his shame, anger, and resentment: "Peak Master Hua, it's good that you're willing to admit that cultivators entering the capital will threaten the city's security."

"I have come here with only one purpose: to maintain the stability of the capital."

Hua Changxi was too lazy to listen to his nonsense and interrupted him directly: "Just tell me what you want me to do."

Xue Xian: "If any conflicts arise among cultivators after they begin to enter the capital, Peak Master Hua will be held responsible."

Hua Changxi wanted to laugh. Seven or eight out of ten cultivators in the capital were trained by the royal family and powerful people. After cultivators from other places entered the capital, were the ones who broke out in fights necessarily the ones who came to register?

Their words were so ambiguous, attempting to make her bear the responsibility for all the battles among cultivators. These people still take it for granted that she is easy to bully!

Hua Changxi was furious inside, but her face remained calm: "How do you want me to take responsibility?"

Xue Xian glanced at Hua Changxi, who showed no emotional fluctuation: "If the fighting among cultivators affects the common people, all losses will be borne by Peak Master Hua."

As for whether the cultivators were from out of town, the extent of the battle's impact, and the determination of losses, those were naturally to be decided by the imperial court.

"Furthermore, in order to prevent cultivators from causing trouble in the capital, it would be best if Peak Master Hua could accompany the Embroidered Uniform Guard to patrol the streets of the capital, so as to stop disputes in advance."

Worried that Hua Changxi might disagree, Xue Xian said a few words to provoke her: "With Peak Master Hua's strength, your presence will surely intimidate all cultivators."

"As long as the cultivators don't cause trouble and the capital remains peaceful and stable, you can both continue to recruit apprentices and ensure that the people live and work in peace and contentment. In this way, the people of the capital will thank you."

Hua Changxi was too lazy to guess what kind of conspiracy the royal family was plotting. She only had one thought: if she agreed, she would not only have to bleed and lose flesh, but also sacrifice her energy. Where would she find the time to refine pills, temper her body, and practice swordsmanship?
Hua Changxi looked at Xue Xian indifferently: "If I understand correctly, you want me to maintain the security of the capital?"

Xue Xian's expression changed slightly: "Peak Master Hua's understanding is not wrong." Seeing Hua Changxi's face darken, he smiled, "What, Peak Master Hua is unwilling?"

With so many people watching, Hua Changxi had no choice but to agree.

Director Gu also sighed; Hua Changxi had already been put on the spot.

Hua Changxi suddenly laughed: "Which brilliant strategist came up with this idea? You, no, I should say your master, are you sure you want me to maintain the security of the capital?"

Seeing her reaction, Xue Xian instinctively frowned.

Even Director Gu, who was standing next to her, looked at Hua Changxi with confusion. This reaction was not quite right.

Hua Changxi looked at Xue Xian: "Go back and ask your master if he's sure he wants me to step in and maintain order in the capital."

He paused, then looked disgusted.

“You people just like to stir up trouble out of thin air. Relying on your power, you not only like to control the fate of others, but also like to create all sorts of trouble.”

"But you can decide when things start, not when they end."

"It's easy to invite a god but hard to send him away. If I really take on the task of maintaining order in the capital, many things will change."

Upon hearing this, both Xue Xian and Director Gu's expressions changed.

Both of them understood the underlying meaning of Hua Changxi's words, and their hearts were filled with shock.

There was no other reason than that they could sense that Hua Changxi was not joking, but they couldn't understand where she got the confidence to say such a thing.

Could it be that she possesses some power they are unaware of?

At this point, Xue Xian was truly hesitant and dared not immediately agree to anything.

Before he came, he took this mission very seriously, but he didn't think he would fail to complete it. The course of events was completely beyond his control.

Seeing that he remained silent, Hua Changxi continued, "Go back and ask him carefully. I'll wait for your reply. If you still want me to maintain order in the capital, I'll accept it."

Although she didn't want to use the Vermilion Bird Army, she couldn't just watch cultivators from all over the country enter the capital and bring danger to ordinary people.

"If you change your mind, then gather the people from the four holy lands together and discuss how to resolve the potential unrest that may arise when cultivators from various regions enter the capital."

(End of this chapter)