306: King Jin's wooing

An imperial decree?

The people of Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division looked up.

This was the second imperial decree, wasn't it?

However, with Prince Jin as Supervisor, this imperial decree must have been issued by him.

A while ago, Chu Jiang had just sent all the people from the Reform Office back to the Imperial Capital.

This time.

It was probably a misfortune, not a blessing.

Fu Yunxuan looked at Chu Jiang, her Face filled with worry; this imperial decree was most likely still related to her Lord Chu.

Only to see.

Chu Jiang's eyes were indifferent as he quietly looked at the messenger outside the hall.

“I hope this Prince Jin doesn't do anything too extreme, otherwise don't blame me for not giving the Chu Emperor Face!”

Chu Jiang stood up from the main seat and strode out of the hall.

Behind him.

Fu Yunxuan, Commander Zuo, Shen Commander, and others all followed.

After all.

An imperial decree represented imperial power, and the respect due was still necessary.

...

Above the Demon Suppression Division, a flying treasure ship was docked.

Dozens of guards stood on it, almost all of them were strong Cultivators above the Golden Core Realm, and the guard leader was even more unfathomable.

In front of this group of guards stood an old man with a sinister expression, dressed in luxurious clothes, every piece of fabric made of High Grade Materials, exuding an imposing air of wealth.

His entire being screamed 'rich beyond measure'.

Such a grand spectacle instantly attracted various forces from Yun Province City to watch, all gathering near the Demon Suppression Division to join the excitement.

The last imperial decree in Yun Province was to promote Chu Jiang to Yun Province Pacification Envoy; what would this one contain?

“A flying treasure ship! As expected of people from the Imperial Capital, they are so rich!”

“You're ignorant. It's far inferior to Chu Marquis's Heaven-Reaching Warship, which can hold thousands, even tens of thousands of people!”

“What's the imperial decree about? Has it been said? Brothers in front, give a shout!”

For a time, people were bustling, and it was extraordinarily lively.

All forces were eager to know the content of the imperial decree.

Several streaks of light flashed across.

Whoosh, whoosh whoosh!

Three guards followed Liu Xi and landed in the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division.

Thud!

A majestic and imposing figure walked out from the depths of the Demon Suppression Division, followed by a group of high-ranking officials from the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division.

Chu Jiang's gaze swept over Liu Xi and the guards; the lineup for delivering the imperial decree was indeed luxurious, and the guard leader protecting the imperial decree was at Qiankun First Stage.

Liu Xi himself was at Qiankun Second Stage, and the items he wore were probably worth several thousand Spirit Stones.

Prince Jin's people were truly wealthy.

Chu Jiang clasped his hands and said calmly:

“Yun Province Pacification Envoy, Chu Jiang, receives the decree!”

As for Shen Commander and the others behind him, their Faces showed worry; this imperial decree wouldn't be to remove Chu Jiang from his post, would it?

Perhaps the situation wasn't so bad.

Chu Jiang was, after all, a Genius of the Demon Suppression Division; his promotion or transfer should be decided by the Demon Suppression Division and wouldn't be too excessive.

Liu Xi looked at Chu Jiang, his eyes narrowing.

As expected of someone highly regarded by His Majesty; he had seen countless people, and an expert could tell at a glance. This person was definitely decisive and unbridled.

Although it was already indicated in the records.

Seeing him in person, however, revealed more.

He admired the Supervisor's choice even more; it was not wrong.

This person could only be won over, not suppressed blindly.

He was someone who responded to gentle persuasion but not coercion.

Liu Xi showed a brilliant smile and said, “Chu Garrison Envoy has a flying fish uniform personally bestowed by His Majesty, so he can enter the court without bowing; there is no need for excessive formality.”

Immediately, he opened the imperial decree:

“By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Yun Province Pacification Envoy Chu Jiang, for expelling officials of the Reform Office and disregarding imperial law, has committed a great crime. Considering his outstanding meritorious service, his position as Yun Province Pacification Envoy remains unchanged, but his Marquis Wuan title is demoted to fourth rank. It is hoped that he will continue to render meritorious service to the nation and earn further honors. Respect this!”

With that said.

The imperial decree in Liu Xi's hand was handed to Chu Jiang.

Hearing the content of the imperial decree.

The tense expressions of the people behind him visibly relaxed.

“Your subject, receives the decree!”

Chu Jiang took the imperial decree, feeling slightly surprised; a demotion in peerage had little to no impact on him, almost negligible.

He didn't rely on that small annual extra stipend to live.

It seemed this Prince Jin's brain hadn't rusted yet.

If he had truly removed him from his post, he would definitely have to visit Prince Jin's Mansion someday to show him why flowers are so red.

“Expelled the Reform Office!”

“Demoted in peerage?”

“Is our Chu Marquis that fierce, daring to expel even the Supervisor's people?”

Most people were not yet aware that the people from the Reform Office had been expelled.

No wonder they hadn't been seen for a while; they had thought they were resting, but it turned out they had been driven back to the Imperial Capital.

The Reform Office, any discerning person knew, was there to supervise and restrain the Demon Suppression Division.

But you wouldn't dare to touch them.

Behind them stood the Supervisor.

“He moves people others dare not move. He kills people others dare not kill. Execute first, report later, imperial prerogative... It has to be Chu Marquis!”

The various forces were filled with immense reverence; this was what life was about.

“However, this Supervisor is really damn tolerant. His own people were repeatedly slapped in the Face, yet he acts as if nothing happened. If it were me...”

Someone muttered softly.

Looking at the content of this imperial decree, there was no real sense of punishment.

“He can be the Supervisor because his subordinates aren't useless. Chu Marquis is a Heaven-Defying Prodigy of Great Chu, a peerless Prodigy; wouldn't it be foolish to move against him?”

An old Cultivator said.

Now, Chu Jiang was a sharp sword of the Great Chu dynasty.

He could cut through fog and darkness.

To cut off one's own sharp sword was an idiotic act.

...

Inside the Demon Suppression Division.

“Lord Chu, may I speak with you for a moment?”

Liu Xi chuckled lightly.

“Please!”

Chu Jiang waved his hand.

He led the man to the Demon Suppression Hall, and the two conversed for half an hour.

Only then did Liu Xi lead the guards onto the treasure ship and depart.

Inside the main hall, Chu Jiang held a heavy Storage Pouch.

“This Prince Jin is quite generous in trying to win people over!”

Heaven and Earth Origin Elixir was something that could only appear when Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was compressed to its limit.

It was extremely rare, and in terms of purity, it was even higher than the Heaven-Level Demons liquid he had refined.

The Fifth-Grade Two-Pattern Void Piercing Pill was even rarer, capable of increasing the probability of a Breakthrough to the Heaven and Earth Realm by more than half, truly a peerless treasure elixir.

It also came with a thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones.

They said Prince Jin was the wealthiest among the Three Kings, and this statement was true.

But, based on this alone.

To side with Prince Jin.

Not very likely.

He was a person promoted by the Chu Emperor; as long as the Chu Emperor was alive, he could only be a loyal subject. He was still the Chu Emperor's blade and could not choose sides.

Without absolute martial power, getting involved in the struggle between princes.

Was an irrational act.

Moreover, his goal was the complete version of the Azure Wood Emperor Skill, so he naturally couldn't change course.

Unless he also transcended the Rongtian Stage and jumped off the chessboard.

However, he would not decline Prince Jin's kind intentions. As long as he didn't provoke him again in the future, he naturally wouldn't go looking for trouble.

“By the way, what did you just say?”

Chu Jiang looked at Fu Yunxuan; he hadn't finished listening when the imperial decree arrived.