217: Inspector!

Yang Ding, the Prefect of Nanyan Commandery!

Jiang Chen looked over; Yang Ding was precisely that imposing official in robes.

This was a Prefect of a Commandery, a truly high-ranking official.

In other words, if the imperial court were to fall, this person could, by virtue of his strength, govern an entire commandery, making him a proper feudal lord.

"Greetings, Lord Yang!"

Sheng Yuntian and the others all bowed in salute.

Lu Qian also quickly reminded him.

"This is the Prefect."

Jiang Chen immediately cupped his hands slightly and saluted, saying,

"Greetings, Lord Yang."

Even Mu Yuanzhang, the Commander of the Demon Slayer Guard, also saluted.

At the same time, Mu Yuanzhang wondered what Yang Ding was doing here.

When Yang Ding looked at Jiang Chen, the sternness on his face relaxed somewhat, replaced by a look of great appreciation and satisfaction.

"You are Jiang Chen?"

"Truly young and promising."

"You've worked hard these past few days."

"I have come this time to announce His Majesty's decree. Everyone, there's no need to panic."

Yang Ding chuckled.

Then he unfurled a booklet in his hand.

Presumably, the Great Lan Dynasty didn't favor imperial edicts.

"By His Majesty's personal decree, effective immediately, Lu Qian, vice chiliarch of the demon slayer guard, is appointed as the Demon Slayer Guard's Centurion."

"Jiang Chen, Centurion of the Demon Slayer Guard, is appointed as vice chiliarch of the demon slayer guard, concurrently serving as Imperial Inspector!"

A promotion?

Jiang Chen's face showed a slight hint of joy.

He wasn't concerned about his own promotion, but rather that Lu Qian could be promoted to Centurion!

This way, she would legitimately become one of the thirty-six seats.

The troops and authority she commanded would also increase significantly.

Of course, for Jiang Chen himself, he could now legitimately participate in matters concerning the Heaven-Grade Demon Cave.

However, the truly shocked and surprised ones were Lu Qian and Sheng Yuntian and the others.

It wasn't because the official positions of the two Demon Slayer Guards had been upgraded.

It was because of Jiang Chen's identity as an Imperial Inspector!

An inspector in other places might only have the role of supervising officials.

But in the Great Lan Dynasty,

this Imperial Inspector was equivalent to inspecting the world on behalf of the Emperor.

Any corrupt officials could be executed first and reported later!

Thus, it was not only demons but also civil and military officials.

Looking across the entire Great Lan Dynasty,

apart from the Emperor, there was no one Jiang Chen couldn't kill.

"What does this Inspector mean?"

Jiang Chen hadn't read much; he was originally a hunter.

He wasn't very familiar with these official positions.

"The Inspector has great power. Any crime identified by the Inspector can lead to direct arrest and execution first, report later, regardless of the reason!"

Everyone had not expected that.

The Empress would bestow such a position.

And on Jiang Chen, no less.

If it were given to others, such as Sheng Yuntian or Lu Qian,

they would likely think twice before acting, as their strength was limited. Although they could kill, they would still have to bear the corresponding consequences.

Therefore, they would naturally have many scruples when taking action.

But if this position was given to Jiang Chen, he would truly kill if he encountered someone.

Even the so-called Saint of the Fenglan Sword Sect.

Jiang Chen had simply fabricated a charge and executed him.

Was there anything he wouldn't do?

"Is that true?"

Jiang Chen's eyes lit up.

Yang Ding chuckled.

"Of course!"

Subsequently, the elder beside Yang Ding handed the Imperial Inspector's identity token to Jiang Chen.

It was actually crafted from black gold, adorned with a carving of a true Dragon, representing the Great Lan Dynasty.

The words "Inspector" were inscribed in the center.

The back was further engraved with eight small characters: "Execute first, report later, imperial authority granted."

Immediately, Jiang Chen's gaze fell upon Mu Yuanzhang, the Commander of the Demon Slayer Guard, who was standing nearby.

"What did you say you were just now? Very arrogant."

Mu Yuanzhang saw Jiang Chen's ill-intentioned gaze.

Now, with the Inspector's token in his hand.

Mu Yuanzhang immediately realized that Jiang Chen was about to act against him.

It's true that new officials light three fires.

But you're burning them too quickly; your token isn't even warm yet.

"You... what are you going to do!"

"I am the Commander of the Demon Slayer Guard!"

"If you want to kill me, you won't have an easy time either!"

Mu Yuanzhang suddenly unleashed his spiritual power.

A master of the ninth level of the Earth Martial Realm, he was now like a panicked fly.

But Mu Yuanzhang had a bit of sense.

To survive, he had to take a hostage.

The easiest person to seize here was Sheng Lingyao!

"Oh no."

Sheng Yuntian saw Mu Yuanzhang's gaze.

He was going to capture Sheng Lingyao!

But Sheng Yuntian's movements were nowhere near as fast as Mu Yuanzhang's.

Mu Yuanzhang first launched a palm strike, aiming at Jiang Chen and the others.

He attempted to block Jiang Chen and the others with his spiritual power, while simultaneously shifting his body and charging towards Sheng Lingyao.

But Mu Yuanzhang clearly overestimated himself.

The moment Mu Yuanzhang made his move,

Jiang Chen's saber had already swung down.

"Puff!"

Mu Yuanzhang's body, while rushing towards Sheng Lingyao, was split in half.

Splash!

Blood and internal organs splattered all over the ground.

Everyone watched as that master of the ninth level of the Earth Martial Realm was split in half like a watermelon.

They were instantly shocked beyond words.

Jiang Chen's strength was already so powerful that he could easily kill someone in the Earth Martial Realm.

After all, Jiang Chen was now a genuine Heavenly Martial Realm expert!

"Damn you, you even thought of taking me hostage!"

Sheng Lingyao stepped forward and delivered a flying kick.

She directly kicked Mu Yuanzhang's head away.

His eyes, just before he died, still held intense unwillingness.

Bang!

Mu Yuanzhang's head immediately rolled away like a ball.

Lu Qian looked at the deceased Mu Yuanzhang, her heart filled with emotion.

But the most fortunate thing was that Jiang Chen was fine.

"This token is quite effective."

Jiang Chen weighed the Inspector's token in his hand.

Yang Ding also chuckled.

He showed no dissatisfaction with Jiang Chen's actions.

However, what filled him more was still the terror he felt at Jiang Chen's strength.

"Two Lords, Jiang Chen would like to ask you two to temporarily stay in Cangzhou City and help me guard it for two days."

Jiang Chen said to Yang Ding and the Daoist-robed elder.

The identity of this Daoist-robed elder was also not low.

He was the Vice Dean of the Sacred Martial Academy!

"Where is Lord Jiang going?"

Yang Ding asked with slight curiosity.

"Naturally, I'm going to inspect the Fenglan Sword Sect."

Jiang Chen said indifferently.

Go to the Fenglan Sword Sect to inspect!?

Everyone present was startled.

The Fenglan Sword Sect had long been so arrogant that they didn't even pay taxes on any income. In their own territory, even the laws of the Great Lan Dynasty were ineffective.

And Jiang Chen was actually going to inspect the Fenglan Sword Sect?

Was that inspecting? That was clearly seeking revenge.

"Jiang Chen..."

Lu Qian immediately looked at Jiang Chen with worry.

"Don't worry."

"You stay in the city too and help me protect them."

Jiang Chen said.

Lu Qian nodded heavily.

Subsequently, Jiang Chen also cupped his hands towards Yang Ding and the others.

"Lord Jiang, please be careful in all things."

Yang Ding also took a slight cold breath, but he too cupped his hands and said to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen nodded slightly.

With a leap, his figure soared into the sky!

Killing towards the direction of the Fenglan Sword Sect.