CHAPTER 381: CHAPTER 381: APPETITE IS GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER

After a quick survey, Zhu Haomiao picked a few Supreme Divine Skills and quietly left.

The [Da Zhen Armory] was not built for the natives; it was meant to nurture and manifest the library of the [Yanhuang Armory].

With it, the promotion path for Chinese Descenders will be opened up, gaining great advantages in future wars.

Additionally, the secrets that can truly transform the local natives are now concentrated in the Central Town Guard Department of the Jinyi Guard.

Leaving the Imperial City, Zhu Haomiao made his way to the Central Town Guard Department, feeling a familiar energy fluctuation even before stepping into the towering vermillion gate.

"Hah~"

A crisp shout came from afar, and under the respectful salutes of the guards, Zhu Haomiao arrived at the Martial Arts Arena, seeing the lively silhouettes of two figures, big and small, entangling in battle.

After a brief observation, Zhu Haomiao detected that in just a few days, both had made visible progress.

"Brother~"

Seeing the black-clothed youth appear, Zhao Nuo immediately stopped, cheering as she dashed into his embrace.

Gently stroking Zhao Nuo’s head, Zhu Haomiao looked at Yin Kejun who approached gracefully, smiling and nodding.

"Sister Ke Jun, congratulations on breaking through to the Fifth-rank."

Upon hearing this, Yin Kejun calmly nodded.

"Thank you."

"Hm? Why don’t you seem happy at all?"

"Compared to you, my little progress is really insignificant."

"You can’t compare yourself to me."

"..."

Though she knew the youth was speaking the truth, Yin Kejun still felt a bit irritated, giving him a slightly annoyed look.

"Then who can compare to you? Liu Ruyan? Or Qu Fanshuang?"

Not noticing the subtle jealousy in Yin Kejun’s words, Zhu Haomiao rubbed his chin, murmuring thoughtfully.

"Those two are merely at the Third Grade, what qualifications do they have... However, their ancestors, Gui Hua and Gao Haochen, could barely exchange a few moves with me."

"But, once I reach Eight Strengths Perfection, the only one in this world who can compete with me will be..."

Saying this, Zhu Haomiao gazed northward, with a faint, unnoticeable Buddha Light reflected in his dark, profound eyes.

Meanwhile, although not fully understanding the youth’s words, Yin Kejun’s mood greatly improved as she lightly bit her lip, changing the subject.

"What brings you to the Central Town Guard Department?"

"Huh? As the Great Commander of the Jinyi Guard, isn’t it natural for me to come to the Central Town Guard Department?"

"You clearly don’t do your job right and spend all day researching Secret Techniques, only showing up once a month..."

Hearing Yin Kejun’s resentful muttering, Zhu Haomiao waved it off.

"I’ve almost finished my research, from now on I’ll come often to take a look. By the way, how is that item working out for you?"

At his words, Yin Kejun took out a luxurious gold coin emitting a Seven-colored Divine Light from her pocket, gently caressing it instinctively.

"It’s amazing, with it, and combined with the two Cultivation Techniques you created, my cultivation has skyrocketed, progressing faster than in the past seven or eight years!"

"Me too! Me too!"

Not wanting to be outdone, Zhao Nuo in his arms sought praise, looking eager.

"I’m now of the Sixth Rank, even Gui Hua praised me as a supreme genius! Even more impressive than the founding ancestor of the nation!"

"No one my age can compare to me!"

Just as she finished speaking, the little girl suddenly remembered something, adding.

"Uh... except for you, Brother."

Hearing this, Zhu Haomiao chuckled, pinching her smooth, white cheek.

"I wasn’t as formidable as you at ten."

"Really?"

"Really, ask Sister Ke Jun if you don’t believe me."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Nuo’s bright eyes immediately turned to Yin Kejun.

"It’s true, Your Majesty, Duke Yu, at ten was... um... just an ordinary mortal."

Speaking of this, Yin Kejun looked complexly at the black-clothed youth, unable to understand why he had changed so drastically in just a few years, almost as if he were a completely different person!

Could it really be the shock of his father’s death in battle?

Without noticing Yin Kejun’s emotions, Zhu Haomiao chatted a bit more before finally bidding farewell to the reluctant little girl and heading to the rear courtyard of the Central Town Guard Department.

In the depths of the solemn and magnificent complex, people inside a room were bustling with activity, not even noticing when Zhu Haomiao stepped into the room.

"The passing rate for incorporating the [Constant Star Melting Furnace Body Tempering Technique] and the [Void Refining God and Returning to Truth Technique] into the exams of the 13 provinces’ government schools this year is less than half! Only the Capital Region performed well."

"How about the data from Jiangnan Province?"

"It hasn’t been sent in yet!"

"The Great Commander has ordered that next year, the two divine skills must be promoted nationwide!"

...

Listening to their orderly shouts, Zhu Haomiao waited quietly until Yan Yunsheng accidentally looked up from the piles of paperwork and noticed the black-clothed youth standing in front of him.

"My Lord!"

A startled cry drew everyone’s attention, and the people in the room jumped up nervously to salute, but Zhu Haomiao pressed them down with a smile.

"No need for formalities, carry on with your work, Yun Sheng, come outside with me."

"Yes."

Following Zhu Haomiao, Yan Yunsheng trailed behind, strolling through the elegantly designed corridor.

"How is the recruitment of personnel?"

"Reporting to my lord, due to the proliferation of the two divine skills, the quality of newly recruited personnel has greatly improved. Previously, we could only hire ordinary people and gradually train them. Now, all are entry-grade martial artists, and some with natural talent can even self-cultivate to the Eighth Rank!"

Speaking of which, Yan Yunsheng couldn’t help but sigh with emotion.

The young people nowadays are certainly lucky!

Two Supreme Divine Skills are openly taught!

In those days, he had suffered much for even a simple cultivation technique!

Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Yan Yunsheng continued.

"Moreover, the combat power of grassroots personnel has also seen a leap forward, with many veterans in the army now stepping into the Middle Three Grade, which in the past would be enough to grant the title of marquis."

Hearing this, Zhu Haomiao showed no surprise.

Many natives actually aren’t lacking in talent, but due to the selfishness of the local nobility who monopolized the cultivation techniques, they cut off the ascension paths.

Now, having popularized two Supreme Divine Skills, he has essentially opened up the promotion channel, and the originally accumulated potential has erupted.

Under the momentum of such accumulation, a large-scale wave of advancement was formed!

"By the way, how is the [Demon Suppression Prison] situation?"

"Reporting to my lord, the Jinyi Guard has been sweeping the nation for the past few months, nearly clearing all law-defying thugs. All Upper Three Grades criminals have already been thrown inside."

"Oh? How many people exactly?"

"Currently, there are seven hundred and ninety-three individuals."

"Very good, today I want to inspect the [Demon Suppression Prison], withdraw the troops stationed around it, and seal off a ten-mile radius."

Trembling all over, Yan Yunsheng instantly understood what Zhu Haomiao intended to do, breaking out in a cold sweat.

"At your... your command!"

"By the way, who is today’s [Prison Governor]?"

"It’s Gui Hua, my lord."

"Got it."

Watching the black-clothed youth’s bounding steps as he left, Yan Yunsheng wiped away the fine sweat on his forehead.

"Milord’s appetite is growing larger..."