354: In the military, the strong are respected
Boom!
As the formation and Restriction were lifted, a roar echoed, and the heavy City gates instantly opened.
“Welcome, Young Master, to the City.”
The middle-aged general, with his soldiers, came to the City gate and respectfully saluted Xie Weilou.
“Welcome, Young Master, to the City.”
The soldiers saluted with utmost respect, their voices exceptionally loud.
They were the Zhenxi Army, the army of the Zhenxi Marquis Manor, once led by the Old Marquis or the Marquis, fighting on battlefields and clashing with powerful enemies.
They held genuine reverence for the people of the Zhenxi Marquis Manor, especially for the Heir of Marquis Zhenxi Manor. No matter what kind of person Xie Weilou was, he deserved their respectful salute.
Because they had a sense of belonging to the Zhenxi Marquis Manor.
However, respect was one thing; the military camp was a place where the strong were revered. It championed strength, and whether Xie Weilou could truly gain their recognition remained to be seen.
“Mm!”
Xie Weilou nodded slightly to everyone, then entered the City of the Western Region with Lin Qinghuang.
The City of the Western Region was a City guarded by the Zhenxi Army. There were no civilians inside, only the Zhenxi Army.
This place was often plagued by war, with blood staining the sky, making it difficult for civilians to live here.
City.
Numerous military buildings and tents stood, with wide streets and expansive views, allowing thousands of troops to pass unhindered.
In the very center, there was a towering hall called the Zhenxi Hall, majestic and magnificent.
It was once the residence of two Marquises and many generals, and also the highest council hall.
On both sides of the wide street, a ten-thousand-strong army gathered. They were dressed in black armor, holding long spears, and carrying battle sabers at their waists. Their faces were stern, their expressions solemn, and a terrifying murderous aura emanated from their bodies.
Leading this army was a middle-aged man in golden armor. His face was dignified, his demeanor extraordinary, his eyes extremely sharp, and a late Dao Repository Realm aura emanated from his body.
“Zhenxi Army, Yang Xiu, greets Young Master!”
Yang Xiu looked at Xie Weilou and immediately knelt on one knee to salute.
“Greetings, Young Master.”
The ten-thousand-strong army instantly knelt and saluted.
Xie Weilou glanced at Yang Xiu and said calmly, “No need for formalities, everyone, please rise!”
“......”
Everyone stood up.
Yang Xiu said to Xie Weilou, “Young Master, the generals are all in the Zhenxi Hall. They have been waiting for your arrival. Let's go to the Zhenxi Hall now.”
“Good!”
Xie Weilou nodded slightly.
“Please follow me.”
Yang Xiu led Xie Weilou and Lin Qinghuang towards the Zhenxi Hall.
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Zhenxi Hall.
Twelve generals gathered, three of whom, like Yang Xiu, were dressed in golden armor, emanating late Dao Repository Realm auras.
The other nine were dressed in silver-white armor, emanating Tuojiang Realm Peak auras.
Don't be fooled by Xie Weilou's countless slaughter of Demon-Humans in Northern Nether, casually killing those in Tuojiang Realm, Dao Repository Realm, and Profound Manifestation Realm.
However, within the human army, every Territory Expansion Realm and every Dao Repository Realm was incredibly precious.
Especially the Dao Repository Realm, which was even rarer. Old Marquis Xie Zhenguo only had a Dao Repository Realm Peak cultivation.
Furthermore, General Mu Bei, who guarded the northern border, was only at Dao Repository Realm Peak.
“Greetings, Young Master!”
The moment Xie Weilou entered the hall, the twelve generals immediately knelt on one knee to salute him, with a hint of scrutiny in their eyes.
Their understanding of Xie Weilou was limited to the past: the Marquis had a useless son, born with weak bones, who spent his days in taverns and brothels, uneducated, good-for-nothing, and a complete wastrel.
Later, he secretly released a Western Chu major criminal, exterminated an entire family, and even peeked at the Princess bathing, eventually being imprisoned.
As for subsequent events, they hadn't paid attention.
Since the Old Marquis and the Marquis fell, they had been under the control of the Xia Emperor, fighting Demon-Humans from West Chu every day, so they didn't have much time to learn about affairs in Tianqi City.
Now that this wastrel Young Master was out of prison, yet sent by the Xia Emperor to the Western Region, it left them somewhat puzzled.
However, the Old Marquis and the Marquis were so extraordinary that even if this wastrel Young Master was utterly useless, they didn't believe Xie Weilou would truly commit murder and arson. Otherwise, with the Old Marquis and the Marquis's personalities, they wouldn't have kept him!
Tianqi City was a cannibalistic City, full of scheming and deception. Being framed was also normal.
After some observation, everyone did not sense any cultivation aura from Xie Weilou, which left them somewhat disappointed. Was he still born with weak bones?
“Everyone, no need for formalities.”
Xie Weilou waved his hand gently.
“......”
Everyone stood up, staring at Xie Weilou with strange expressions.
Xie Weilou casually took out the Tiger Tally: “I am here by the Xia Emperor's decree to take over the Zhenxi Army and resist the West Chu army.”
The moment everyone saw the Tiger Tally, their gazes sharpened, and they subconsciously wanted to salute.
Xie Weilou waved his hand, signaling everyone not to be overly polite. He mused, “I believe everyone present is probably guessing what kind of person This Young Master truly is, right? You might also be wondering if I can gain your recognition…”
“We wouldn't dare!”
Everyone immediately said.
Xie Weilou smiled indifferently, “In the military, the strong are revered. Our Zhenxi Army constantly battles with West Chu Demon-Humans, and it should be even more so. This Young Master can understand any thoughts you may have!”
Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but look at Xie Weilou in a new light. Being able to speak such words was enough to show that the Young Master was not as useless as they had imagined.
Xie Weilou smiled faintly, “As for what kind of person This Young Master truly is, it's actually not important. What's important is that the moment I obtained the Tiger Tally, it meant that everyone present has returned to the command of the Zhenxi Marquis Manor.”
“......”
Everyone's breathing quickened. They were the Old Marquis and the Marquis's soldiers.
Even if the Old Marquis and the Marquis had passed away, they should forever belong to the Zhenxi Marquis Manor.
Returning to the Zhenxi Marquis Manor was what they had yearned for most in the past three years, and now it had come true!
Xie Weilou put away the Tiger Tally and said to everyone, “This young lady beside me is Commander Lin Qinghuang of the Tianquan Division! She is also a disciple of the Great Xia Holy Academy.”
“Greetings, Commander Lin.”
Everyone saluted Lin Qinghuang.
Compared to Xie Weilou's reputation as a wastrel, they naturally knew of Lin Qinghuang's fame.
Moreover, as far as they knew, Lin Qinghuang was indeed from the exterminated Lin family.
At this moment, they were also contemplating something: Lin Qinghuang was the sole survivor of the Lin family, yet she was with Xie Weilou. Didn't that suggest that the matter of Xie Weilou exterminating the Lin family…
Lin Qinghuang glanced at everyone and softly said, “Generals, no need for formalities. Also, I must tell you something: the one who exterminated my Lin family was not Young Lord Xie.”
“Indeed!”
Everyone showed a look of realization. The Young Master was likely framed.
The Heir of Marquis Zhenxi Manor, no matter how useless he was, would not do such a thing as wantonly exterminating an entire family for no reason.
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