Dragon Blood Saint Emperor

"Deputy Captain!"

The hearts of the candidates below jolted. They had come to take the assessment with Ye Wushuang, but now, he had left them far behind.

Of course, they had Di Xuan to thank for all of this.

Di Xuan had wanted to kill Ye Wushuang, doing everything he could to bring about his death. Yet, in the end, it was he who had personally created this "first in history" for the Nanyang Guard.

"From now on, you and I will be working together."

Tan Zhengqing smiled.

The military ranks of the Nanyang Guard, from highest to lowest, were Marshal, Vice Marshal, Captain, Deputy Captain, Captain, and squad leader.

A Deputy Captain was a very high position in the Nanyang Guard. Originally, even if Ye Wushuang had defeated Di Xuan, it would have been impossible for him to become a Deputy Captain right away.

However, the Marshal, Menn Qi, had personally spoken up and given him the position.

Tan Zhengqing didn’t know what Menn Qi had in mind, nor did he dare ask. Besides, he was more than happy that Ye Wushuang had been made a Deputy Captain and assigned to his side.

"Brother Ye, from now on, you are the Deputy Captain of the North Camp!"

Tan Zhengqing explained the structure of the Nanyang Guard to Ye Wushuang.

The Nanyang Guard was divided into four camps: East, South, West, and North. The East Camp was personally commanded by Marshal Menn Qi and was the strongest branch of the Nanyang Guard. It was filled with countless experts and rarely took action.

After that were the South and West Camps, which were the two largest. They were responsible for military affairs throughout Nanyang County.

The last branch was the North Camp, responsible for guarding Nanyang City and eliminating bandits in the surrounding areas.

And the North Camp was commanded by the Captain, Tan Zhengqing.

’This Deputy Captain position really is pretty good!’ Ye Wushuang thought. This identity would be a great help in his search for the Nirvana Cave Mansion.

"Lord Tan, what procedures do I need to complete?"

Suppressing his thoughts, Ye Wushuang turned and asked Tan Zhengqing.

"There are no procedures to complete. This is your Deputy Captain’s Order. Keep it safe; it represents your status. Also, go back and get ready. Come back here in three days, and I’ll take you to the North Camp to get you acquainted."

Tan Zhengqing handed him a cyan token.

"Thank you!"

Ye Wushuang clasped his fists in a salute, then left the training grounds.

"Captain Tan, why..."

At his side, Cao Hong stepped forward, about to ask something, but Tan Zhengqing cut him off. "This came directly from the Lord Marshal. Don’t make wild guesses."

Hearing this, Cao Hong was shocked. Ye Wushuang had actually caught the attention of the Marshal!

His gaze followed Ye Wushuang’s figure until it gradually disappeared from the training grounds.

Holding the token, Ye Wushuang headed for the Drunken Guest Tower.

At that moment, a crowd had gathered outside the Drunken Guest Tower, their voices a flurry of discussion.

"Today, at the Drunken Guest Tower, people can only enter, not leave!"

Squads of Cyan Armored Soldiers surrounded the Drunken Guest Tower.

These soldiers were none other than the Nanyang Guard.

"Captain Liu, the three bandits are hiding in the Drunken Guest Tower. We can’t let them cause trouble in Nanyang City."

At the entrance to the tower, Cai Lang shot a venomous glare at the building before turning to a middle-aged man.

"Rest assured, Young Master Cai. If they are indeed bandits, my Nanyang Guard will show no mercy."

Captain Liu said coldly, his icy gaze fixed on the tower.

"You’re right, Captain Liu!"

Cai Lang nodded repeatedly, then walked over to a different middle-aged man and said, "Later, if the three of them are captured, kill them immediately. Leave no one alive."

"Yes, Young Master Cai!"

The middle-aged man nodded in agreement, a vicious glint in his eyes. This man was none other than City Lord Zheng.

"Listen up, you bandits inside! You have three breaths’ time to come out and surrender. I, your Captain, might spare your lives. Otherwise, you will be killed without question."

That Captain Liu shouted.

Inside the tower, Lan Xinyu and Xiaoo Yue were sitting at a table.

"I wonder if the Young Master is back yet?" Lan Xinyu was extremely anxious. How could she not hear the commotion outside? It was clearly Cai Lang, coming for revenge.

"Miss Lan, the Master hasn’t returned yet. Let me break us out of here. With my speed, that group of people can’t do anything to us."

Xiaoo Yue said.

He had already assessed the cultivation of the people outside. They posed no threat to him. Leaving the tower would be a simple matter.

"Let’s wait a little longer. If the Young Master still isn’t back, then we’ll leave the tower," Lan Xinyu replied after a moment of thought.

Outside, after a long wait, Captain Liu’s expression darkened.

"Captain Liu, we can’t wait any longer. If we do, who knows what tricks those three bandits will pull," Cai Lang said, wishing in his heart that he could kill Ye Wushuang immediately.

A glint flashed in Captain Liu’s eyes as well, and he shouted, "Search the place!"

Hearing the order, the Nanyang Guard, who had been standing by in formation, charged toward the tower’s main entrance.

BOOM!

Suddenly, two figures took the opportunity to leap out from the tower, soaring into the air.

"It’s them!"

Seeing the figures emerge into the sky, a murderous glint appeared in City Lord Zheng’s eyes. It was the two people he had been searching for all this time: Lan Xinyu and Xiaoo Yue.

"The heavens are on my side! Where do you think you’re going!"

City Lord Zheng roared, soaring into the air to attack Lan Xinyu. As long as he captured Lan Xinyu and Xiaoo Yue, he could obtain the map and key. It would be a great achievement.

"Miss Lan, keep up!"

Rising into the sky, the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc prepared to transform into its true form and escape with Lan Xinyu.

"Damn beast, do you really think you can escape in Nanyang City!"

City Lord Zheng shouted coldly, striking out with his palm toward the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc. A terrifying wave of energy surged upward like a monstrous tide.

But just as City Lord Zheng’s body was halfway up, a figure suddenly shot up from a distant street, defying gravity. With a single step through the air, he stomped directly down on him.

"It’s you!" At the sight, City Lord Zheng’s expression hardened as he recognized the newcomer. But a moment later, his face changed drastically.

"Get down!"

An indifferent voice echoed through the air. With a BOOM, a massive golden foot stomped down violently. The void trembled, and City Lord Zheng’s body plummeted from the sky.

BOOM!

In an instant, he crashed to the ground in front of the Drunken Guest Tower.

PTHH!

A foot planted itself on his body, and streams of blood gushed from his mouth.

"Young Master!"

Seeing the newcomer, Lan Xinyu’s pretty face broke into a joyful expression.

"Captain Liu, that’s him! The bandit! Quick, kill him!" Cai Lang shouted, his eyes wide as he stared at Ye Wushuang.

The Nanyang Guard immediately surrounded him, their sharp spears aimed directly at Ye Wushuang.

"Let him go!"

Captain Liu stared grimly at Ye Wushuang.

"Damn beast, didn’t you hear him? Let me go! Are you trying to make an enemy of the Nanyang Guard?!"

Beneath his foot, City Lord Zheng roared defiantly. He struggled, only to be stomped on again by Ye Wushuang. The hatred in his heart had reached its absolute peak.

"This man is a bandit who snuck into Nanyang City with ill intent. His crime is punishable by death!"

Ye Wushuang remained unmoved, spitting out the words coldly.

At the same time, a grim Ancient Sword appeared in his hand.

The crowd’s eyes were fixed on the Ancient Sword. They watched as it stabbed downward with blinding speed, its sharp tip piercing straight through City Lord Zheng’s head.

Blood spurted out, and City Lord Zheng’s voice stopped abruptly.

The pupils of everyone in the crowd shrank. He had killed someone in Nanyang City, right in front of the Nanyang Guard!

Even the members of the Nanyang Guard were stunned.