Jinyiwei: Starting by Killing a Traitorous Superior – Chapter 28

Ch 28: Martial Saint Perfection

However, how could Jiang Chen give him this opportunity?

He had anticipated Zhu Kaishan’s actions, so he was prepared.

With a wave of his hand, a surge of incomparably thick True Qi burst forth from his palm, like a rushing river, unstoppable.

This True Qi condensed into an invisible barrier in the air, like an impregnable copper wall, indestructible.

Zhu Kaishan’s all-out strike was like hitting a towering mountain, and he was violently shaken back dozens of steps.

His body drew an arc in the air, crashing heavily to the ground, causing him to stagger backward, almost unable to stand.

Jiang Chen seized the opportunity to swallow the Nine Tribulation Life and Death Pill directly.

As soon as the Nine Tribulation Life and Death Pill entered his stomach, it rapidly dissolved like melting ice and snow. The pure medicinal power it contained was like a warm stream, quickly permeating every corner of Jiang Chen’s body. Every limb, every bone, every meridian, and every blood vessel felt the nourishment of this power.

However, at this moment, it was not eager to display its miraculous effects. Instead, it silently lurked within Jiang Chen’s body, waiting for that crucial moment—only when Jiang Chen truly faced a desperate situation of life and death would this Nine Tribulation Life and Death Pill awaken like a sleeping dragon, erupting with astonishing power to save him from danger.

Jiang Chen was unwilling to entangle with Zhu Kaishan any further, and strode out of the Pacification Bureau.

For Jiang Chen, the real challenges and opportunities were not here, but in the distant Jiaozhou.

That was the battlefield he would conquer in the future, the stage for him to realize his ambitions.

There, he could let the birds fly high and the fish leap in the sea, no longer subject to the various constraints and limitations of the Capital City.

As for the so-called idle prince before him, Jiang Chen simply smiled contemptuously and put him out of his mind.

In his opinion, this was just a jumping clown, not enough to become a stumbling block on his path forward.

……

In the palace, outside the Ming Emperor’s bedroom.

Meng Wangjin reported Jiang Chen’s decision.

There was no sound from within the bedroom for a long time.

Until Meng Wangjin was covered in sweat, a deep voice came from within: “He actually chose Jiaozhou. It’s good to be young, full of vigor, so different from those who are lifeless and only know how to indulge in pleasure.”

Meng Wangjin did not dare to speak, and only lowered his head to wait for instructions: “If he wants to go, let him go. And bestow upon him a *Jiaolong* Colt.”

“*Jiaolong* Colt!”

Hearing this name, a hint of surprise flashed in Meng Wangjin’s eyes.

The *Jiaolong* Colt was a royal treasure, and even the princes might not each get one, let alone the Jinyiwei.

Now that Jiang Chen could obtain a *Jiaolong* Colt, it was enough to show how deeply the Ming Emperor favored him.

Meng Wangjin took the order and left, and soon saw Jiang Chen waiting for him in the Jinyiwei.

“His Majesty has agreed to your request. This is the Battalion Commander uniform, the Hundred Refined Embroidered Spring Blade, and the official seal.”

Meng Wangjin handed the items to Jiang Chen one by one.

After Jiang Chen put them away, he said solemnly: “His Majesty has also specially bestowed a *Jiaolong* Colt upon you. You need to go to the Imperial Stable to choose it yourself.”

Saying that, Meng Wangjin took out an imperial decree from his chest and handed it to Jiang Chen.

“Jiaozhou is far away and mountainous. I hope you will take care of yourself. You will need to serve there for at least five years before you can be rotated. If you feel you are not up to the task, it is best to keep a low profile.”

Jiang Chen’s merits had also brought him great benefits, so Meng Wangjin earnestly advised Jiang Chen.

Facing this well-intentioned reminder, Jiang Chen cupped his hands and thanked him, “Thank you for the reminder, Lord Meng!”

After exchanging pleasantries, Jiang Chen left the Jinyiwei.

Now he no longer needed to report to the Jinyiwei in the Capital City. He only needed to set off for Jiaozhou within a month.

“I’ll set off after the Gathering Treasure Pavilion auction ends.”

He thought silently in his heart.

Just as he was pondering, a ragged beggar walked past him on the street.

He froze in place, looking at the top of the beggar’s head in disbelief.

There was also a black number above the beggar’s head.

It clearly read “1,386,663.”

“More than a million people? How the h*ll did he do that!”

Jiang Chen was shocked and immediately activated the Eye of Detection to investigate his information.

Because from his aura, this person looked like nothing more than an ordinary beggar.

【Han Qingkong: Martial Saint Perfection】

Seeing these five words, Jiang Chen was immediately stunned.

This ordinary-looking old beggar was actually a Martial Saint Realm expert.

“Han Qingkong, Han Qingkong…”

Jiang Chen repeatedly thought about this name in his mind, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

But he couldn’t say exactly where.

At this moment, the old beggar glanced at him as if he had sensed something.

Jiang Chen immediately pretended to be calm, but his eyes couldn’t help but be a little weak.

Fortunately, Han Qingkong did not attack him, but just leaned on his crutch and limped away from here.

Jiang Chen walked in the opposite direction, and after walking about twenty steps, he felt more and more that something was wrong.

So he went home, took some gold, and walked directly towards Baixiao Pavilion, the largest intelligence trading place in the Capital City.

Soon, Jiang Chen arrived in front of the magnificent pavilion of Baixiao Pavilion.

This building soared into the clouds, with a majestic aura, but in stark contrast to this, its gate was extraordinarily small and exquisite, as if it were a clever embellishment in nature.

From the gaps in the various screens on both sides of the gate, Jiang Chen could vaguely see many busy figures constantly shuttling back and forth, seemingly running around for their respective affairs.

With a hint of curiosity and anticipation, Jiang Chen strode into it.

As soon as he entered the door, a middle-aged man with a plump face and a thick mustache immediately greeted him.

He was wearing a gorgeous brocade robe, and his face was full of smiles, looking particularly warm and hospitable.

“I am Bao Datin of Baixiao Pavilion. May I ask, esteemed guest, are you here to buy information or to sell information?” the middle-aged man asked, his voice carrying a hint of cunning and shrewdness.

Hearing this, Jiang Chen said directly: “Buy information!”

“Haha, easy to say, easy to say!”

As soon as Bao Datin heard that Jiang Chen was here to buy information, he immediately smiled even more brightly.

He stretched out his hand and invited Jiang Chen into a quaint secret chamber.

This secret chamber was decorated extremely elegantly. Several exquisite landscape paintings hung on the walls, and several pots of fragrant orchids were placed on the table, filling the entire room with a poetic and picturesque atmosphere.

Under the guidance of Bao Datin, Jiang Chen sat down on a carved rosewood chair.