Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 199: Chapter 197: Conscription

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Taizhou City

Flowing Wind Sect

As the top sect in Taizhou, the Flowing Wind Sect’s courtyard was incredibly grand, consisting of four sections, located in the southeast of the city.

Almost the entire street was owned by the Flowing Wind Sect.

Right in the center of Flowing Wind Street was where the sect of the Flowing Wind Sect was situated.

Two lean young men stood casually in front of two stone lions, their legs slightly bent, serving both as guards and practicing the Flowing Wind Stance.

They manage their duties and martial practice without neglect.

Passersby cast a glance and then look away, no one distracts them from their cultivation.

As the top sect in the entire Taizhou City, each disciple of the sect is not an ordinary person, possessing remarkable talent.

Today, they guard the gate while practicing martial arts. In the future, they might become influential figures.

At this moment, two white stallions galloped up.

”Whinny...”

The horses reared up, hooves pawing in the air a few times before landing steadily.

The riders sat firmly on their horses.

These were two youths about the same age as the guards, wearing dark robes, with bulging temples, indicating innate cultivation.

Seeing their cultivation, the two guards immediately stepped forward, their hands on their sword hilts, and said in a deep voice, ”Sirs...”

One of the young riders took out a badge from his waist and showed it to the two guards.

The guards’ expressions changed slightly after looking at it, releasing their grip from the hilts, and bowing deeply, ”So it’s the two officers from the Military Suppression Department, what brings you to our humble sect?”

”Is Lu Feihong the hero of your sect here?”

”Elder Lu?” The two were taken aback, exchanging a glance.

The other young rider took a post from his pocket and tossed it to them, ”This summon order is for Lu Feihong, please introduce us to him!”

”A summons order?”

”The Court summons Lu Feihong the hero.”

”...The two officers, please wait!”

The two of them became excited upon hearing the summon order, gesturing hurriedly, and one youth dashed inside with the order in hand.

The two young guards from the Military Suppression Department gracefully dismounted.

”The officers have had a hard journey, shall we get some food and drinks for you and your steeds?”

”Hmm, that would be good.”

The youth quickly led the white horses inside.

He, as a guard, was not qualified to invite them directly inside, but leading the horses in was no problem.

Though they maintained a composed attitude toward the officers from the Military Suppression Department, these two officers were delivering a summon order, which was different.

The summon order, officially known as the Heroic Summon Order of the World.

When major events occurred, the Court would issue this summon order to seek help from martial arts masters across all sects.

Those who receive such an order are all outstanding masters.

The sects of Martial Arts and master practitioners across the world all took pride in receiving this summon order.

They had only heard of it but had never seen such a summon order.

The Flowing Wind Sect had never received a summon order before.

This time, Elder Lu Feihong had indeed received the Heroic Summon Order from the Court, which was an extraordinary event.

They were so excited that they could hardly hold back their desire to sing aloud and let the whole Taizhou City know about this news.

Amidst the sound of footsteps, more than ten middle-aged men and elderly people escorted a middle-aged man to the entrance.

The leading elder cupped his hands and said, ”I am Zhang Changgeng. Thank you for your hard work, officers. Please, come in.”

The two young officers from the Military Suppression Department bowed respectfully, their expressions calm and reserved, and followed them into the front hall.

After sitting down, they were served tea.

After taking a sip, the summon order was taken out again.

A lean middle-aged man stood up, opened the purple-gold invitation with both hands, and scrutinized the patterns, dates, and locations on it.

He folded the summon order and solemnly cupped his hands, ”Lu, by what fortune, has been noticed by the Court and will earnestly comply!”

The two young officers from the Military Suppression Department nodded.

”Hero Lu, it’s best to depart a few days early to avoid complications or any delays on the road!”

”Understood.”

”If there’s any difficulty, just mention it, the Court won’t force you.”

”I, Lu, shall do my utmost and overcome all difficulties!”

”Hero Lu should know, the Court’s summon order is dangerous, it’s best to arrange your affairs beforehand.”

With these words, the atmosphere in the front hall became solemn.

Everyone had been so busy celebrating earlier that they hadn’t considered that a summon order would inevitably involve bloody danger.

Hidden within was great peril.

But, of course, also great wealth.

Throughout history, those who received summon orders had often directly entered the Military Suppression Department due to merits, a heavenly road!

This is an opportunity to change one’s fate.

Hence, everyone summoned, went forward without hesitation.

Lu Feihong laughed, ”I have heard of this danger. But working for the Court is both an honor and a rare blessing, what is there to fear from even the greatest dangers!”

”Good!” The two officers from the Military Suppression Department, though secretly amused, showed no sign of laughter on their faces, maintaining their solemness, continued, ”Hero Lu, do you need the Court to provide you with weapons or armor?”

”Well...” Lu Feihong hesitated.

”If Hero Lu has no weapon, the Court can provide it. If your achievements are sufficient afterward, it can be directly awarded; if not, it will be returned to the Court.”

”What kind of weapon does the Court provide?”

”Breaking Gang Divine Weapon, either a sword or saber.”

”Breaking Gang Divine Weapon?!”

Everyone in the hall drew a sharp breath.

This Breaking Gang Divine Weapon is truly a divine weapon.

It’s a weapon capable of piercing through a grandmaster’s protective Gang Qi, a dream weapon for martial artists.

The entire Flowing Wind Sect doesn’t possess a Breaking Gang Divine Weapon.

These weapons are usually only found within the Four Great Sects and not transmitted to the rest of the Martial Arts world.

Owning such a weapon would indeed make one’s life worthwhile.

They felt a burst of emotion inside.

No wonder everyone seeks out the summon order and takes pride in it.

It’s not just the fame but also the astonishing benefits.

Not to mention the chance to earn merits, exchange heavenly treasures, spirit pills, and divine weapons from the Court Heavenly Treasure Department, and hope to enter the Military Suppression Department.

Before action, one could even directly obtain a Breaking Gang Divine Weapon, which, even if just temporarily, is an enticing prospect.

”In addition to the Breaking Gang Divine Weapon, the Court also provides two bottles of spirit pills, one for healing, one for saving life, both fourth-grade spirit pills.”

”Fourth-grade spirit pills...”

Again, everyone in the hall drew a sharp breath.

The most top-tier spirit pills in the entire Taizhou City might only be eighth-grade, and now they received two bottles of fourth-grade spirit pills.

This is unimaginable wealth.

The two officers from the Military Suppression Department took out two jade bottles and looked at Lu Feihong, ”Hero Lu, do you prefer a sword or saber?”

”...Sword!”

”Alright, this is the Flying Cloud Sword, its blade light, it should suit Hero Lu’s martial arts style.”

A dark blue sharkskin-sheathed longsword was handed to Lu Feihong.

Lu Feihong took it with trembling hands.

Excitement surged around him, and everyone stared directly at this sword, as if it weighed a thousand pounds.

The two officers from the Military Suppression Department didn’t mock, looked at them calmly, and slowly said, ”As the saying goes, riches are found in danger, Hero Lu, once more, arrange your affairs. This time is very perilous!”

”Yes!” Lu Feihong said in a deep voice.

He sensed the earnest concern and care from the two officers from the Military Suppression Department.

The two officers cupped their hands again, bid farewell to the excited crowd, and quickly left Taizhou City, returning to Yujing.

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