Elderly Martial Saint: Sixty Times the Cultivation Speed ​​at the Start

Yan Wuyuan didn't keep them in suspense.

She straightened up, placed her right hand on the armrest, and explained in a tone that shifted from casual to serious:

"The reason for recalling all the alternate chief inspectors is..."

"It's because the position of Commander of the Zhenfu Guard has been vacant for a year."

Yi Yang was stunned when he heard this.

Zhenfu Guard.

That was the most elite mobile force of the Suining Prefecture's Sky Patrol Division.

They are all elites who do not participate in routine affairs. They only go out when the Punishment of Evil and the Exorcism of Evil departments are unable to handle the target.

The twelve black-armored cavalrymen who escorted him on his way back from White Fish City were from the Zhenfu Guard.

"A year ago, former commander Ding Xiang was killed in an encounter with the leader of the Nine Evil Cults while on a mission."

When she said this, Yan Wuyuan's tone was very calm, as if she were talking about something unrelated:

But Yi Yang discerned the significance in it.

Commander Ding Xiang, to reach the position of Commander, one must at least be a strong person who has completed the Hundred Meridians Connection in the mid-stage of True Qi.

The vital energy permeates the entire body as one, and with each punch and kick, it can shatter monuments and break rocks as easily as breaking through rotten soil.

How could someone of this caliber die so easily at the hands of the Nine Evil Cult?

After Ding Xiang's death, the Zhenfu Guard was leaderless.

Finally, Chief Inspector Lu Quan'an decided that Pei Zongyue, the Deputy Hall Master of the Judgment Hall, would temporarily assume the position of Commander.

Upon hearing Yan Wuyuan's words, a flash of inspiration struck Yi Yang.

No wonder.

Previously, Pei Zongyue was able to directly mobilize the Zhenfu Guard to escort him back to the prefectural city, and at the time he wondered how a deputy hall master could command the Zhenfu Guard. It turns out that he held two positions.

"And Chief Inspector Lu Quan'an intends to take advantage of the 300th anniversary celebration to formally establish this position."

"Pei Zongyue has many duties and cannot hold both positions indefinitely."

Therefore, Lord Lu Quan'an decided to summon all the candidates for Chief Inspector of the Four Departments back to the Judgment Hall for an assessment and competition, and to select the best for appointment.

Yi Yang sat up straight, inwardly sighing, "What's so burdensome about it? Is it because you don't want Pei Zongyue's power to grow too great?"

"Assessment?"

"right."

Yan Wuyuan held up two fingers and looked at Yi Yang, saying:

"This assessment will determine two positions."

They are respectively the Commander and the Deputy Commander, both at the level of Deputy Chief Inspector, enjoying equal resources and benefits.

Deputy Chief Inspector.

Yi Yang gently tapped his knee with his finger.

That's a position of real power in the four departments.

Xiao Zhengyan, Ji Yunzhang, Yan Wuyuan, and Wen Shiheng were all deputy chief inspectors.

"There's one more thing."

Yan Wuyuan drew a circle on the armrest with her index finger and pondered:

"This assessment is not only for people within the Sky Patrol Division."

The Chief Inspector has declared that external forces are permitted to recommend candidates to participate in the competition.

They claimed that the Great Yu Dynasty welcomed talented individuals from all over the world to serve them.

These words made Yi Yang frown slightly.

Should external forces be allowed to participate in the internal assessment and selection process of the Sky Survey Bureau?

This is clearly not normal.

Yan Wuyuan saw his confusion, and sneered:

"You find it strange? I find it strange too."

She leaned back in her chair, a hint of coldness in her eyes.

"In my opinion, the Chief Inspector's move has another purpose besides selecting a commander."

"What's the purpose?"

"fishing."

Yan Wuyuan lowered her voice by half a point.

"The death of Commander Ding Xiang a year ago was too sudden."

How could a commander with mastery of all meridians, who was performing a routine mission, be targeted by the leader of the Nine Evil Sect?

How did that incense master know Ding Xiang's whereabouts and route in advance?

Her fingers stopped tapping and she said:

"We all believe that there were other forces involved behind Ding Xiang's death."

Someone tipped off the Nine Evil Cult.

Yi Yang went over the sentence in his mind.

If that's the case, then Chief Inspector Lu Quan'an's purpose in allowing external forces to participate in the assessment is quite clear.

They gathered people from all sides together to see who was close to whom and whose reactions were unusual.

"That official is not someone to be trifled with."

Yan Wuyuan shrugged, her tone becoming more serious as she said:

"It's been a year, and he hasn't made a move. I thought he was going to play dumb, but I didn't expect he was waiting for a big enough opportunity."

Celebrating the 300th anniversary.

This is a big enough scene.

After a moment of digestion, Yi Yang asked the most crucial question.

"My lord, how long until Daqing?"

"One month."

A month—Yi Yang calculated in his mind that the time was not much, but not too rushed either.

Yan Wuyuan stood up from her chair, took two steps, and turned to face him.

"The reward for this assessment is a top-tier body-refining technique."

Yi Yang looked up.

"Which martial arts technique was brought back from Qingzhou by the Chief Inspector?"

It is considered one of the top body-refining methods in the entire Suining Prefecture.

Yan Wuyuan looked at him and said casually, "If you can get it, it will benefit you."

These words carried a different weight when they came from Yan Wuyuan's mouth.

Who is she?

A mysterious True Qi Realm expert, who has seen countless cultivation techniques, and whose own cultivation method surpasses even True Qi.

The fact that she said "it's good for Yi Yang" shows that the body-refining technique she used was definitely not simple.

Yi Yang stood up from his chair, cupped his hands in thanks, and said:

"Thank you for the reminder, sir. I will make preparations."

He paused, then added.

"However... the cultivation level I have shown to the outside world is only the third level of perfect inner energy."

The other three chief inspectors are likely all at the True Qi Realm level; I might not be their match in this assessment.

After speaking, Yi Yang waited for Yan Wuyuan's reaction.

Yan Wuyuan stood three steps away, watching him.

She didn't reply, but the corners of her mouth slowly turned up, her eyes carrying an indescribable meaning.

That look made Yi Yang's back tense.

The other person is laughing.

But that kind of laughter wasn't an agreement with what he said; it was more like, "Are you pretending with me? Are you trying to fool me?"

Yi Yang's scalp began to tingle.

The two stared at each other for several breaths.

Finally, Yan Wuyuan spoke first. She turned her head away from Yi Yang and said in an impatient tone.

"Alright, go get ready." He didn't acknowledge at all Yi Yang's earlier statement that he was not strong enough.

Yi Yang felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and bowed as he withdrew from the main hall.

Once outside the main gate of Youquan Division, the sunlight shone on his face, and Yi Yang finally relaxed his tense shoulders.

This woman.

Every time I talk to her, I feel like I'm being stripped naked.

Yi Yang walked back along the alley, his steps slow, his mind racing with thoughts about something.

Should we go all out in this assessment?

If it's in line with his usual style, he should continue to keep it hidden.

Having already secured the position of acting chief inspector, there's no need to reveal my True Qi Realm cultivation at this juncture.

but.

Yi Yang stopped at the corner of the alley and looked up at the sky.

Commander.

Deputy Chief Inspector level.

What does this position mean?

First, resources. The elixirs, cultivation techniques, and access to secret realms that a deputy chief inspector can obtain far surpass those of a candidate chief inspector.

His Yi Wood Nourishing Life Technique True Gang Realm Chapter still has a long way to go; without abundant resources, his cultivation speed cannot increase.

Secondly, intelligence. The level of classified files that the Deputy Chief Inspector can access is one level higher.

The traces left by Songqing Daoist in Suining Prefecture three hundred years ago, the origin of that faceless statue, and why that nameless book on the fifth floor of the armory is enshrined separately—these mysteries can only be seen clearly from a higher vantage point.

Third, shelter.

Yi Yang touched the official badge at his waist.

He still keeps the black sword named "Xuanyuan" hidden away, and he still doesn't dare to take it out and use it openly.

It is said that it is a treasure of Jinyang Temple, and two monks, Jingyuan and Jingming, chased it to the withered forest outside the inn.

If he were just a candidate for chief inspector, it would only be a matter of time before Jinyang Temple investigated him.

If a powerful force forces them to attack, Youquan Division might not necessarily turn against them.

But what if he were the deputy chief inspector?

Commander of the Zhenfu Guard, commander of the most elite military force of the Xuntian Division.

To touch him would be to offend the reputation of the Sky Patrol Bureau, and Jin Yang Temple would have to carefully consider the consequences.

At that time, the Xuan Yuan Blade can be openly worn at the waist.

He had personally experienced the power of this knife in the dead forest.

When he struck with his sword, even Jingming, who was at the second level of internal energy, was terrified. If he could use it in conjunction with the Four Symbols and Six Harmonies Sword, his combat power could be raised to another level.

fourth……

Yi Yang's gaze darkened.

Chief Inspector Lu Quan'an.

The highest authority of the Suining Prefecture's Astronomical Bureau had been stationed in the Judgment Hall for many years.

Three hundred years ago, when the Taoist Songqing passed through Suining Prefecture, he saw a faceless statue and an unnamed register on the fifth floor of the armory. These things could not possibly have escaped the eyes of the chief inspector.

Yi Yang had always wanted to get in touch with that important person, but he lacked a suitable identity and reason.

If I were to become the commander of the Zhenfu Guard, things would be different.

The Commander is directly under the Judgment Hall and reports to the Chief Inspector.

The opportunity to meet will naturally arise.

And that top-tier body-refining technique.

Yan Wuyuan never spoke nonsense. She specifically mentioned "it will be good for you," and Yi Yang could tell the significance of those five words.

Yi Yang stood at the alley entrance, pondering for a while.

Decided.

If you have the chance to get the position of commander, go all out.

Having kept my true colors hidden for so long, it's time to unsheathe my blade.

Yi Yang strode towards the courtyard.

In one month, he needs to master the Azure Dragon style of the Four Symbols Six Harmonies Blade and push his progress in the Wood True Qi to another level.

There are other cultivation methods that can be practiced to accelerate progress.

As Yi Yang walked to the courtyard gate, he suddenly remembered something.

Yan Wuyuan was referring to "all the candidates for chief inspector of the four departments".

The four departments combined must have at least a dozen candidates for Chief Inspector. Of these people, how many have already reached the True Qi Realm? And how many, like him, are hiding their true strength?

There are also candidates recommended by external forces.

Jin Yang Temple, Xuan Jian Pavilion, Cang Wu Mountain, the Liu family, the Wu family. What kind of people will these behemoths, who have been entrenched for many years, send?

Yi Yang pushed open the courtyard gate.

Under the jujube tree, Jiang Yuexin stood in a horse stance with her arms outstretched, sweat beading on her forehead, gritting her teeth and remaining silent.

Yi Yang glanced at her, but didn't disturb her, and went straight to his room.

One month.

enough.