95: Staffing

After Ling Feng finished reading the System's introduction to the Blazing Flame War Cavalry Soul, he couldn't help but murmur,

"With the existence of these thirty thousand Blazing Flame War Cavalry Souls, once the City Guard's manpower is fully assembled, and they secretly undergo Fusion with these Blazing Flame War Cavalry Souls, then with such a powerful City Guard, Lingyun City's defense issues will basically be resolved."

Thinking of this, Ling Feng immediately instructed the System in his mind.

"System, summon all the characters that have been drawn."

"Understood, Host."

"Due to the excessive number of characters summoned this time, the System is currently working hard to summon them. Please wait patiently, Host..."

As the System's prompt faded, an incredibly familiar scene reappeared before Ling Feng, and the surrounding space suddenly distorted.

A moment later.

Figures appeared directly in front of Ling Feng, one after another.

Leading them were three Imperial Martial Realm Shadow Guardss and one Imperial Martial Realm Blazing Flame Battle Rider clad in armor.

Soon, all the characters obtained from the draw were summoned.

The three Imperial Martial Realm Shadow Guardss and the Imperial Martial Realm Blazing Flame Battle Rider in armor, who were at the forefront, respectfully saluted Ling Feng first.

"Ling Wang pays his respects to the Family Head."

"Commander Ling Wang Yi and Ling Wang Er pay their respects to the Family Head."

"Ling Lie pays his respects to the Family Head."

Following them, the Shadow Guardss behind the few individuals also respectfully knelt on one knee and saluted.

"We pay our respects to the Family Head."

"Rise."

"Thank you, Family Head."

Hearing Ling Feng's command, the Shadow Guardss all respectfully and loudly expressed their gratitude, then stood up straight and quietly awaited Ling Feng's instructions.

Seeing this, Ling Feng couldn't help but nod to himself, extremely satisfied with the summoned individuals before him.

Then, Ling Feng directly called out loudly to Commander Ling Wang Yi and Ling Wang Er.

"Commander Ling Wang Yi, Ling Wang Er."

"Your subordinates are here!"

"Currently, the development of the Shadow Pavilion urgently requires a large number of powerful experts to oversee it. You two are to immediately lead the thirty Shadow Guards brothers behind you to the Shadow Pavilion branch in the city; they will arrange for you to proceed to the Shadow Pavilion's headquarters."

"At that time, once you arrive at the Shadow Pavilion headquarters, you will temporarily follow the arrangements of Ling Tian and others. I will make specific adjustments later."

After speaking, Ling Feng took out a token from hisin arms. The token was entirely dark, with a large character 'film' (Shadow) carved on its front. He then tossed it to Commander Ling Wang Yi.

"Yes, Family Head."

Hearing Ling Feng's command and seeing the token he tossed, Commander Ling Wang Yi immediately reached out and steadily caught the token, respectfully responding to Ling Feng.

Upon hearing this, Ling Wang Er also respectfully cupped his hands in agreement.

"Go."

"We take our leave."

With that, Commander Ling Wang Yi and Ling Wang Er led the thirty King Warrior Realm Shadow Guardss and quickly left Ling Feng's room.

Watching the disappearing figures of Commander Ling Wang Yi, Ling Wang Er, and the Shadow Guardss, Ling Feng immediately took out a communication jade slip from hisin arms and informed Ling Tian of all matters concerning Commander Ling Wang Yi and the others.

After completing all this, Ling Feng then turned his gaze to Ling Wang, who was at the Middle Stage of the Imperial Martial Realm, and Ling Lie, who was also at the Middle Stage of the Imperial Martial Realm.

Then, Ling Feng directly spoke, instructing the two of them.

"Currently, a city—Lingyun City—has been built outside the Family as its outer defense line. However, although Lingyun City is now complete, there are no suitable candidates for the City Lord and City Guard Commander yet. The people within the Family are currently not strong enough to exert a deterrent effect."

At this point, Ling Feng paused for a moment, sizing up Ling Wang and Ling Lie.

Seeing this, Ling Wang was the first to speak, asking, "Family Head, do you mean that you want us two to serve as the City Lord of Lingyun City and the City Guard Commander?"

"Yes, with your combined strength, for now, serving as the City Lord of Lingyun City and the City Guard Commander is entirely sufficient."

"What? Do you have any other thoughts?"

Hearing this, Ling Feng immediately asked.

"No, no, no, Family Head, you misunderstood."

Hearing Ling Feng's question, Ling Wang and Ling Lie quickly denied it.

"Then, what do you two think of this matter?"

Seeing their flustered denials, Ling Feng immediately asked them again.

"We will respectfully follow the Family Head's instructions and will not fail to live up to the Family Head's high expectations."

Facing Ling Feng's renewed inquiry, Ling Wang and Ling Lie exchanged glances, then respectfully clasped their fists and loudly responded to Ling Feng.

"Good. Lingyun City will be entrusted to you two."

"Ling Wang will be the City Lord of Lingyun City, and Ling Lie will be the City Guard Commander."

Hearing this, Ling Lie couldn't help but ask, "Family Head, it's no problem for your subordinate to serve as the City Guard Commander, but I wonder approximately how many City Guards there will be? And what are their specific strengths?"

"Hahaha, are you afraid that I, this Family Head, will recruit some useless individuals for you?"

Hearing Ling Lie's question, Ling Feng immediately burst into laughter.

Then he slowly said,

"The total number of City Guards is currently tentatively set at around fifty thousand."

"As for the quality of the City Guard personnel, I, this Family Head, assure you that they are all carefully selected and recruited based on merit. I have already instructed the Grand Elder and others in the Family to go and recruit them, and I presume the recruitment will be completed very soon."

"Additionally, I, this Family Head, will give you a great gift at that time."

"However, I, this Family Head, will speak plainly first. I, this Family Head, have been sparing no effort in supporting the establishment of the City Guard. If I, this Family Head, find that the City Guard does not have the combat power to match it, be careful, as I, this Family Head, will punish you."

"Yes, Family Head."

"Your subordinate will certainly live up to the Family Head's high expectations."

Hearing Ling Lie's assurance, Ling Feng did not respond, only smiled and nodded.

Then he directly called out to the door,

"Ling Di."

As soon as Ling Feng's words fell, Ling Di directly pushed open the door, quickly came before Ling Feng, and respectfully cupped his fists in salute.

"Greetings, Family Head."

Seeing this, Ling Feng waved his hand very casually, then directly instructed,

"Ling Di, you take Ling Wang and Ling Lie to find a place to rest for the night."

"Yes, Family Head."

Then, Ling Feng looked at Ling Wang and Ling Lie, who were at his side, and said directly,

"It's very late now. You two should first follow Ling Di to rest for the night. Tomorrow, after I, this Family Head, inform the Grand Elder and others of the decision I just made, I will have the Grand Elder and others arrange the specifics for you."

"Yes, Family Head."

Seeing this, Ling Feng waved his hand very casually.

"Gentlemen, please."

Hearing this, Ling Di immediately stepped forward and respectfully said to Ling Wang and Ling Lie, who were at his side.

Then, Ling Wang and Ling Lie, led by Ling Di, quickly left Ling Feng's room...