Jinyiwei: Starting by Killing a Traitorous Superior – Chapter 23

Ch 23: Rewards

Under the blessing of this power, the Holy Maiden was actually able to contend equally with that sun-covering the sky and sun giant palm.

Her figure rapidly shuttled through the air, her hands constantly waving, releasing streams of poisonous light, attempting to break free from the giant palm’s restraints.

“Oh? Seven Transformation Divine Scorpion, the Old Poison Master actually gave you even this, it seems he has high hopes for you. I just wonder what he’ll think if you fall here?”

In the sky, that dignified voice sounded again, with a hint of amusement.

As the words fell, the power of that sun-covering the sky and sun giant palm intensified by another three points, the golden light flowing on it becoming even more dazzling, as if concentrating all the power between heaven and earth into one body, displaying an irresistible crushing force.

The Five Poison Sect Holy Maiden’s face was pale, she never expected that even after exhausting all her strength, she still couldn’t withstand this giant palm’s strike.

She felt that mountain-like heavy pressure, as if it wanted to completely crush her body and her soul into powder.

“Pfft!”

With a muffled sound, the Five Poison Sect Holy Maiden finally couldn’t bear the pressure, directly spitting out a mouthful of blood, her body also involuntarily bending over under the pressure of this giant force.

In her terrified gaze, that giant palm pressed down like a heavenly god descending.

She could clearly feel the aura of death rapidly approaching, she wanted to struggle, wanted to escape, but everything was already too late.

“Boom!”

With a deafening roar, the summit of the small mountain called Coal Mountain was directly razed to the ground, dust flying, rubble scattering.

Beneath the giant palm, it seemed even space was completely torn apart, forming shocking cracks.

And under this devastating blow, the Five Poison Sect Holy Maiden and Wang Sinian were as insignificant as ants, ruthlessly grasped in the hand of this giant palm.

Their bodies were almost completely destroyed under the squeezing of this giant force.

After a moment, when everything returned to calm, the figures of the two could no longer be seen on Coal Mountain. They seemed to have been completely swallowed by this force, disappearing in place.

Only the rubble and dust all over the ground were left, as well as the strong b*oody smell permeating the air.

……

“Clang!” With a crisp sound, a slender golden needle steadily pierced into the hard brick, the intense poison contained at the tip of the needle rapidly spreading, causing the surface of the stone it touched to turn a strange black color.

“So poisonous, it’s so powerful even piercing stone, if it were used to pierce people, how terrifying would that be?”

Jiang Chen gently shook his head, a satisfied smile appearing on the corner of his lips.

He slowly pulled out that golden needle, carefully examining the black traces remaining on it, a trace of admiration flashing in his eyes.

Then, he stretched lazily, as if casting away the fatigue of the night, took down the cold, gleaming Blood Sabre hanging on the wall, and strode towards the door.

The sunlight shone on his body, covering him with a layer of golden light.

Jiang Chen soon arrived at the Jinyiwei garrison.

As soon as he entered the door, the gazes of many Jinyiwei were cast towards him in unison, the gazes mixed with various complex emotions.

Some were envious, some were jealous, some were in awe.

Jiang Chen also knew in his heart that the source of these gazes was because he had successfully solved the case of Princess Yuling’s disappearance yesterday.

This case not only shocked the Imperial Court, but also made Jiang Chen’s name quickly spread in the Jinyiwei, and even in the Capital City, becoming a legendary existence.

Meng Wangjin looked at him, his expression appearing quite complicated.

After a moment, he was called into Meng Wangjin’s office.

“Jiang Chen, you handled that case yesterday very beautifully. I really didn’t expect that you would have a talent for solving cases.”

Jiang Chen cupped his fist in salute: “Lord, you flatter me, it was just luck.”

Meng Wangjin waved his hand, took out a Golden Seal and three secret letters from his sleeve, lined them up and placed them on the table, saying: “Yesterday, your contribution was great, so The Emperor decided to give you several rewards. First, you can enter the Jinyiwei Treasure Pavilion and freely choose a treasure. At that time, you can directly take this Golden Seal to choose.”

“Second, you can choose any one of these three official positions.”

Hearing the first reward, Jiang Chen’s eyes lit up.

The Jinyiwei Treasure Pavilion has many treasures, among which there are many priceless items.

Freely choose one ━ the gold content of these words is really too high.

But the current priority is to first choose one of these three official positions.

“Chief Constable of any prefecture in the Six Doors”

“General of Suppressing Might”

“Jinyiwei Thousand Household Commander of any prefecture”

Looking at these three choices, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but fall into contemplation.

The three choices that the Ming Emperor gave him were all very tempting. The Six Doors and the Jinyiwei have branches in various prefectures and counties of the Great Ming.

Each prefecture is assigned a Thousand Household Commander, who commands all the affairs of the Jinyiwei in this prefecture, holding the rank of Fifth Rank, only listening to the Ming Emperor, and is not subject to the jurisdiction of external officials.

The Six Doors is also the same. Each prefecture is assigned a Chief Constable, who commands all the affairs of the Six Doors in this prefecture and county.

The power of a local Thousand Household Commander is so great that countless Thousand Household Commanders in the Capital City are envious.

And the General of Suppressing Might is also a remarkable good position, a sweet pastry that countless people would break their heads to snatch.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Chen decisively chose the position of Jinyiwei Thousand Household Commander.

No matter what, he had managed to make a name for himself in the Jinyiwei. If he went to the Six Doors, who knows how he would be ostracized.

Besides, he had just offended Tie Junzhuo of the Tie Family of the Six Doors. It would be strange if his father didn’t give him trouble.

As for this General of Suppressing Might, it sounds very impressive, but the actual power is very small, and it is subject to many restrictions. The only advantage is that you can stay in the Capital City and enjoy wealth and glory.

If you want to lie flat, this position is a good choice.

Meng Wangjin was not surprised to see this. If he were Jiang Chen, he would make this choice as well.

“Then which prefecture’s Thousand Household Commander do you want to be? After you choose, I have to report back to the Emperor.”

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Chen said: “I want to go to Jiaozhou.”

As soon as these words came out, Meng Wangjin was immediately shocked and widened his eyes.

“What did you say?”

Jiang Chen took a deep breath and said firmly: “I choose Jiaozhou.”

Meng Wangjin looked at him, even more surprised than when he saw him solve the case of Princess Yuling.

“Do you know what kind of place Jiaozhou is?”

Jiang Chen nodded slightly, his expression firm: “Of course I know.”

Jiaozhou, this place with a notorious reputation among the thirteen prefectures of the Great Ming, is known far and wide for its chaos and terror.

This is the most difficult area to manage in the Great Ming. Laws and order seem to have lost their effect here, and various evil forces run rampant, making people terrified.