290: Chapter 290 The Examiner

The fact that the Marquis Realm Experts under Ye Qing had gone to such lengths just because of a single word from him could no longer be described as merely terrifying.

They were absolutely devoted to Ye Qing!

death sworn soldiers!

This term surfaced in King Fenghai's mind, and it's fair to say it gave him quite a shock.

Achieving such status was no easy feat!

Generally, death sworn soldiers were not particularly powerful; one could use a combination of favors and intimidation to reach that point.

But for Marquis Realm Experts, how did Ye Qing manage to use favors and intimidation to reach this stage?

Put this way, Ye Qing's strength already far surpassed that of an average Marquis Realm. King Fenghai was somewhat aware of this; Ye Qing's strength was indeed extraordinary.

As for rewards and favors, King Fenghai truly couldn't imagine how Ye Qing had done it.

Wait!

Suddenly, a terrifying thought occurred to King Fenghai.

It was impossible for an ordinary Marquis Realm Expert to submit to someone else!

But what if these Marquis Realm Experts were nurtured by Ye Qing himself?

Nurturing a Marquis Realm Expert—if it were anyone else, King Fenghai might have scoffed at the idea, thinking it a fantasy. After all, the resources required to nurture a Marquis Realm Expert were astronomical!

But for Ye Qing, who was already a Senior Alchemist capable of refining such medicines and could even plant mutated exotic plants, it was absolutely possible for him to nurture such death sworn soldiers!

He hadn't expected the boy to have such methods. King Fenghai looked at Ye Qing; the young man had become even more mysterious in his heart.

Ye Qing looked at Huang Bai. "It's fine, don't mind them. They can endure it."

Huang Bai: "..."

Huh?!

Big brother!

Do you hear what you're saying?

Are those even human words?

They can endure it?

Even if they are loyal to you, you can't be like this!

This will really wear someone to death!

In an instant, Huang Bai roared inwardly. Just as he was about to say something more to Ye Qing, Yunshu pulled at his sleeve from the side.

"Hmm?" Huang Bai turned back to look at Yunshu, his eyes filled with confusion.

"What's wrong?"

"I feel that given Ye Qing's indifferent manner when he spoke just now, those people probably have a way to maintain that state. We don't need to say anything more."

As Yunshu spoke, Huang Bai let out a sharp breath.

He nodded.

Fine, then I won't interfere.

Subsequently, Huang Bai began to inquire about the map of mountains and rivers.

After a while, he looked at Jing Yao and Jing Yue.

That map of mountains and rivers from before was formed by the combination of these two?

Hiss.

This was the first time he had ever heard of artifact spirits that could combine.

The world is vast indeed; there truly is no end to its wonders.

Nearby, Yunshu looked at Jing Yao and Jing Yue with extreme envy.

After all, she was currently just a Wasted Artifact Spirit, a broken stone. Compared to peerless artifact spirits like them, she felt somewhat ashamed of her own inferiority.

Then, she recalled some things she had heard. These young women had all been Wasted Artifact Spirits before their Contract with Ye Qing, and only after contracting with him did they undergo an Ancestral Return to become powerful artifact spirits.

If I were to...

As Yunshu thought this, her face was instantly flushed with a red glow.

"Alright, let's go have some tea first."

As Ye Qing spoke, he invited the group toward the reception hall.

After walking for a bit, Huang Bai felt someone was missing from his side. He looked back to see Yunshu standing there dazed, her face quite red.

What is this girl doing?

"Girl, what are you standing there in a daze for?"

Ah?!

Yunshu quickly snapped out of it. Seeing that the others had already walked quite far, she hurriedly caught up.

When she reached Huang Bai's side, he noticed his daughter's complexion was far too flushed.

"Why is your face so red?"

Yunshu: "..."

"Father, let's just head over quickly and taste how Ye Qing's tea is."

Yunshu quickly changed the subject, then spat inwardly at herself. After all, that thought was just too embarrassing!

They entered the reception hall.

A moment later.

Huang Bai also spoke up to ask King Fenghai, "King Fenghai, I heard that an assessment is going to be held recently?"

Assessment?

This was the first Ye Qing had heard of this. What assessment?

"What assessment?"

"It's the Military Assessment. Every so often, the military department holds an assessment to recruit powerful and promising young people. They are quite eager to join the military, but the Modu Military Department isn't that easy to get into. So, an assessment is conducted by an Examiner, and later, the Examiner will also become an instructor to train one of the squads." King Fenghai said, then looked at Huang Bai. "What is it, Pharmacist Huang? Do you want to participate in the assessment too?"

"However, someone like you doesn't need an assessment. If you want to come to the Modu Military Department, my doors are wide open to welcome you."

Huang Bai: "..."

Well, thank you very much.

"I'm used to being free and easy; I'm not suited for entering the military."

Huang Bai quickly waved his hand, hurriedly declining.

Then King Fenghai looked toward Ye Qing.

Ye Qing met King Fenghai's gaze. "King Fenghai, you don't actually think I'm going to join the military, do you?"

"I'm even more used to being free and easy. If I wanted to join the military, I wouldn't have waited until now. So, if that's what you mean, you don't need to speak."

King Fenghai: "..."

As if I didn't know?

"I know your thoughts, but I was looking at you for something else just now."

King Fenghai smiled. "How about it? Will you come and serve as the Examiner and instructor for one of the squads?"

Oh?

This sentence was quite beyond Ye Qing's expectations. Before Ye Qing could speak, many of the young women nearby were already tempted. After all, they had never experienced being an Examiner or an instructor, especially at such a level.

"Great, great! We agree."

"King Fenghai, when does the assessment start?"

"We'll go over."

...

One sentence after another rang out.

Ye Qing looked at them. "Did he ask you? Fine then, if you want to go, you go."

Ling Xue: "..."

Everyone: "..."

How did he get angry?

They immediately hurried over to speak with Ye Qing.

"Hubby, let's go, please?"

"We'll go together!"

"Since King Fenghai invited us once, it wouldn't be good to refuse, right?"

...

As everyone chimed in, Ye Qing's face wore a helpless expression. So that's what you're thinking?

You just want to go over and have some fun!

"Fine then."

Finally, Ye Qing relented. He also wanted to see what kind of system this was.

Perhaps this time he could even find some good prospects.

"Alright, then it's settled."

King Fenghai had a smile on his face. If this was the case, having Ye Qing serve as the Examiner and instructor would likely attract even more people!