You've already caught the embroidered ball, and you still say it's not my husband?

Nangong Yourong wants to recruit Lu Xuan!

This caught everyone off guard, but upon reflection, it made perfect sense.

Just as Nangong Yourong said, Lu Xuan is a... genius!

At eighteen, he already possessed the fourth-grade cultivation level. If he were to take another step forward, he would reach the Refining Spirit Realm!

His talent is absolutely terrifying, and his future achievements are limitless!

Furthermore, Lu Xuan has a clean background and decent character. His actions mainly involve practicing medicine, fighting injustice, and slaying demons, which perfectly aligns with the principles and mission of the Demon Suppression Division!

Besides Lu Xuan's subjective excellence, there was also a very important objective reason - the Demon Suppression Division was extremely short of people!

Despite its formidable reputation, the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division actually only has five or six hundred members.

Aside from those who handle paperwork and other administrative tasks within the department, those who manage the prison and guard the dungeon, and those who provide logistical support...

Only two or three hundred people remain on the front lines to gather intelligence and apprehend criminals!

Yunzhou is a vast region, consisting of one city and twelve counties, each county having more than a dozen townships, and each township having more than a dozen or even dozens of villages...

This is also a high-risk profession, with Demon Suppression Guards frequently falling in the line of duty, resulting in the Demon Suppression Division being in a state of extreme manpower shortage!

Therefore, in Nangong You Rong's eyes, Lu Xuan was a "hot commodity," so hot that it couldn't be hotter!

Even though Shen Jinglian was only a sixth-rank cultivator, she still had the idea of ​​recruiting her. When she threw Shen Jinglian the healing pills just now, she almost said: Come work for my Demon Suppression Division!

A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan!

Thankfully, I managed to hold back!

Because she could tell that Lu Xuan and Shen Jinglian seemed to have a "close relationship"?

She didn't pursue the "crimes" of the female bandits from Bailian Village, and even gave Shen Jinglian a healing pill. In reality, it was all a setup, all to better catch Lu Xuan, this big fish!

"How about it, Doctor Lu? Would you like to come to my Demon Suppression Division?"

Nangong Yourong asked confidently with a slight smile on her lips.

"This...this isn't quite right, is it? I..."

Lu Xuan was about to politely decline.

Nangong Yourong reacted quickly, as if she had been prepared, and tossed over a bronze-colored token.

This is actually a... Captain's Order!

"I greatly admire your talent. From this day forward, you will be a...probationary captain in my Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division!"

Nangong Yourong chuckled and directly appointed Lu Xuan as a "probationary captain"!

The trainee captain is actually a demon-suppressing captain who hasn't been officially promoted yet!

There is a three-month probationary period, during which you can be promoted to a full-time position if you perform well!

Ling Yunting just died, leaving an empty seat, which Lu Xuan filled perfectly.

Lu Xuan was somewhat bewildered.

Everyone else stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

In order to recruit Lu Xuan, Nangong Yourong actually appointed him as a Demon Suppression Captain (probationary)!

You should know that the position of Demon Suppression Captain is not low-ranking. It is roughly equivalent to a county magistrate, and is two or three ranks higher than a head constable!

This morning, when Ling Yunting arrived at the Qingyang County government office to assist in suppressing bandits, who in the office didn't respectfully address him as "Captain"?

Even the county magistrate was no exception!

At this moment, whether it was Constable Zhao Guang or the Demon-Suppressing Guards, their eyes were filled with envy and admiration as they looked at Lu Xuan.

With just a nod, Lu Xuan could "ascend to the top" and become the Demon Suppression Captain that countless people dream of!

of course!

No one thought it was inappropriate.

Because the right to appoint the capable is the rightful leader. Lu Xuan could destroy Lingyun Pavilion with a single punch. If even Lu Xuan is not qualified to serve as the Demon Suppression Captain, then who is?

cough cough.

Lu Xuan coughed lightly, "I thank you for your high regard, Commandant... but I am lazy by nature and I am afraid I am not up to the job of a captain. I ask that you forgive me and choose someone more capable..."

Even more surprisingly, Lu Xuan refused!

So many people would kill for a promotion to captain, why did Lu Xuan refuse? Wasn't he even a little tempted?

"oops!"

The head constable, Zhao Guang, immediately let out a heartbroken sigh, "How can young people be so arrogant and ignorant!"

He was extremely anxious, fearing that Lu Xuan would act rashly and miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so he hurriedly advised from the side, "Doctor Lu, you're being foolish! Quickly... quickly change your mind and agree to the Commandant's request, lest you miss this tremendous opportunity!"

Lu Xuan felt somewhat helpless.

Shen Jinglian's eyelashes trembled slightly.

She had previously invited Lu Xuan to be her husband, and now Nangong Yourong has also extended an olive branch to Lu Xuan, directly appointing him as a captain!

Is Lu Xuan so outstanding and sought-after that people are scrambling to get him?

Or... has Nangong Yourong also taken a liking to Lu Xuan?

Shen Jinglian couldn't help but become wary and secretly sized up Nangong Yourong.

She immediately felt inferior!

Because the captain in front of me has a truly impressive physique!

The chipmunk perched on her chest was still chirping at her, seemingly mocking her for overestimating herself...

Ugh!

Shen Jinglian shook her head and sighed softly.

Whether it's background, physique, position, or cultivation, the other person is far superior to her in every aspect...

If Nangong Yourong is truly interested in Lu Xuan, and Lu Xuan can benefit from this "soft rice" and have a better future, then what reason does she have to object?

If you love him, then let him go!

Shen Jinglian forced herself to remain calm and tugged at Lu Xuan's sleeve, advising, "Lu Xuan, just agree to her request. There's nothing wrong with being a Demon Suppression Captain."

"Master, please say yes!" Bao Bulu shouted excitedly. "If you nod your head and agree, you'll be a majestic Demon-Suppressing Captain, and this little donkey will live a life of luxury!"

Bao Bulu's eyes were shining, and he begged Lu Xuan to agree quickly.

Once Lu Xuan becomes the Demon Suppression Captain, then Bao Bu Donkey will be the captain's mount!

Its status and position rose instantly, making it even more able to use the tiger's power to its advantage!

Who wouldn't greet it politely as "Master Donkey"? Those who know their place might even offer it a few carrots as a gesture of flattery.

Wow, just thinking about it is so exciting!

"Master! How about I agree for you?"

Snapped!

Lu Xuan raised his hand and gave the stupid donkey a hard slap on the forehead.

Do you really think being a captain is so easy?

Joining the Demon Suppression Division as a captain does grant some authority, but it also means taking on responsibilities. From now on, you may have to deal with all sorts of messy matters every day... and you will also be subject to the control of Nangong Yourong and the Demon Suppression Division, losing your precious freedom!

Do you want authority or freedom?

Lu Xuan still prefers freedom!

Being free and unrestrained is the most comfortable!

Lu Xuan cupped his hands, about to refuse again, when he saw Nangong Yourong looking at him with a half-smile, "Doctor Lu doesn't like being restrained, does he?"

Um? ?

Lu Xuan was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.

The other party was well-prepared; they must have thoroughly investigated his background beforehand!

Judging from Lu Xuan's daily habits and his behavior of accepting the Su family's embroidered ball but running away from the marriage, Lu Xuan is a free-spirited and unrestrained person who yearns for freedom!

"Don't worry, a tiger can roam freely, and the sky is the limit. I, the captain, will not restrict your freedom. You can go wherever you want. Wherever you go, you only need to fulfill the mission of the Demon Suppression Division to slay demons and eliminate evil."

"I will only contact you in certain emergency situations..."

She tossed Lu Xuan a storage ring, saying, "After slaying criminals, demons, or monsters, you can keep their heads or certain credentials to exchange for merit points at the Demon Suppression Division..."

In order to recruit Lu Xuan, Nangong Yourong not only "pardoned" the female bandits of Bailian Village and gave Shen Jinglian healing pills, but also directly appointed Lu Xuan as the Demon Suppression Captain, gave him a storage ring, and promised him the greatest freedom!

She gave everything she could!

"Doctor Lu, is my sincerity sufficient?" She looked at Lu Xuan with a smile. "If you still refuse... that would be rather impolite!"

"I'll think about it some more..." Lu Xuan scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly.

Seeing that Lu Xuan was so stubborn and unyielding, Nangong You Rong raised her eyebrows slightly, suddenly remembering Lu Xuan's earlier description of her as "fierce and evil"...

Alright, let's give it another strong dose!

She approached Lu Xuan with a forced smile, leaned close to his ear, and whispered something in his ear.

"Dr. Lu, you wouldn't want your wife to find out about your affair with the beautiful female bandit, would you?"

Lu Xuan was stunned and couldn't laugh anymore...