National Guardian's Gone and We're Done

Smoothly?

How could it not have gone smoothly?

However, the price for this success was Murong Xiang’s body, which had been burned to ashes.

Just think about it. A once-living human body, with warm blood flowing through its veins,

full of moisture, with vital, functioning organs inside,

had, in just a brief moment, bizarrely transformed into a Paperman made of Yellow Paper.

Such a sight was so horrifying it would make anyone’s blood run cold.

"With the establishment of the Jinyi Guard, the burden on Mr. Chu’s shoulders is bound to grow heavier.

For now, though, congratulations, Mr. Chu."

Lai Jingyuan was the first to speak,

a seemingly sincere smile on his face. But how much of that sincerity was genuine, no one could say.

Li Run and the member of the Zhao Clan quickly chimed in.

They too were careful not to reveal their true thoughts,

offering their congratulations to Chu He with faces wreathed in smiles.

Their smiles were like masks,

concealing their complex inner emotions—fear, helplessness,

and a deep anxiety about the future of the political landscape.

After burning Murong Xiang to death, Gao Liceng stood like a proud peacock,

her head held slightly high, a trace of triumph and pride in her eyes.

"This here is the person who will be appointed as the head of the Jinyi Guard.

The structure of the Jinyi Guard is not all that complex or convoluted.

Gao Liceng will serve as the Jinyi Guard’s Chief Captain.

Under the Chief Captain, there will be multiple squads,

each led by a squad captain who will direct the other members in handling various matters.

As for the more detailed arrangements of the power structure, that will be left entirely to Gao Liceng’s discretion.

After all, the Jinyi Guard is just getting started; it’s only a prototype for now.

The top priority for the Jinyi Guard is to excel at its duties,

not to waste a great deal of time and energy on meticulously building a power structure."

What Chu He wanted was a simple, direct, and effective organizational model,

one that could quickly become functional in this complex and ever-changing situation.

"Wow, to shoulder such a heavy responsibility at such a young age! Truly, a new generation of talent rises to prominence in every era!"

Li Run reacted instantly, immediately giving a thumbs-up.

He put on an expression of heartfelt praise,

his features so animated and exaggerated it was as if he were admiring a priceless treasure.

"Excellent, excellent! A talented young woman who possesses both beauty and ability is a rare find indeed!"

The member of the Zhao Clan chimed in with his own praise,

but his smile had an odd quality to it, a grin that didn’t reach his eyes.

His eyes faintly betrayed a hint of jealousy and resentment.

"In the future, the Defense Team and the Jinyi Guard

will inevitably have to interact on many fronts, such as during mission execution.

I hope Captain Gao Liceng will look after us in our future work."

Lai Jingyuan said with a chuckle, his words clearly meant to curry favor.

Just as he said, once the Jinyi Guard was established,

with the powerful backing of Chu He and Lu Yinxing,

it was bound to experience explosive growth, its momentum as fierce as a powerful storm.

At that point, being on equal footing with the Defense Team would be a simple matter.

Most importantly, Chu He also controlled the National Road Academy.

The National Road Academy produced a steady stream of outstanding talent every year,

and this talent could be funneled directly into the Jinyi Guard.

One had to remember that the National Road Academy was the most elite Martial Arts Academy in the entire Great Xia Empire.

While not one hundred percent of its students, at least ninety percent of them

were the most talented elites of the youngest generation in all of Great Xia.

Both now and in the future,

the Jinyi Guard was likely to become a powerful and formidable force,

like a long-dormant tiger about to descend from its mountain lair.

Its might and influence would surely shake the entire Empire.

"Look after you?

Hmph. Rest assured, I won’t be looking after you in the slightest.

If I catch you bending the law for personal gain or committing any other infractions,

I won’t hesitate to arrest you, even if you are the director of the Defense Team headquarters.

As for whatever so-called ’four major families’ you have backing you,

if they dare to cover for you or condone your actions, I will deal with them all just as severely."

Gao Liceng’s expression was stern and her tone was utterly cold, showing Lai Jingyuan no mercy whatsoever.

As soon as she finished speaking, the cheerful smile on Lai Jingyuan’s face instantly froze,

as if he’d been hit by an Immobilization Spell.

Even with his profound self-control, Lai Jingyuan couldn’t help but take several sharp breaths,

trying to suppress the rage surging within him.

His hands trembled slightly beneath the table,

a barely perceptible glint of coldness flashing in his eyes before he quickly forced it down.

Seeing this, Lu Yinxing couldn’t help but chuckle softly.

At that moment,

she was beginning to understand

why Chu He had chosen Gao Liceng to be the master of the Jinyi Guard.

Originally, Lu Yinxing had also been worried that,

even if they sent people to give Gao Liceng a crash course,

given her age and experience,

she would likely be unable to handle the position of supreme commander of such an important and massive organization.

But now, Lu Yinxing completely understood Chu He’s decision.

It was because the importance of this organization was self-evident,

and while Gao Liceng was young, she possessed the most crucial trait of all: a personality that despised evil as if it were a mortal enemy.

No matter who she was facing, regardless of their status or position,

she would not show them any deference.

In her world, there was only right and wrong, black and white.