Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Actually, Qi Qingchen had not come especially for Jiang Yi—she chose all her men personally. Jiang Yi had maligned her this time.
After returning to the Wintry Domain from the Ten Thousand Domain Tournament, she had immediately joined the Demon-Buster Army. Jiang Yi’s guess was right. Since the Wintry Sovereign had decided to head to the Heaven Domain and she was soon to become the new Wintry Sovereign and the protector of the Wintry Domain, she naturally had to stabilize her powers and raise her battle strength. The Demon-Buster Army was the best place to do this.
As she was a newly-added general, she did not have men under her and had to build it from scratch. She was very serious about the makeup of her army: she chose her men personally to make sure of the fighting strength of her army.
Without a doubt…
Jiang Yi was an outstanding talent. His musical piece that had affected everyone had made Qi Qingchen look at him differently. Adding to that reports from the Earth Emanations Domain that Jiang Yi had many mystical abilities and tricks up his sleeves, Jiang Yi was a rare genius to Qi Qingchen. Given her relationship with Yi Piaopiao and the debt that she owed Jiang Yi, Qi Qingchen naturally did not have any hesitations.
Qi Qingchen also did not know that Poison Spirit had followed Jiang Yi along. She had only instantly recognized that he was a Phantom Race formidable martial artist. The Phantom Race was exceptional in the assassination arts and was the best scouts; she naturally wanted him in her army.
She did not expect that Jiang Yi would actually reject her.
Many people present were shocked as well. After Qi Qingchen had entered, they had all recognized her, and their eyes were filled with a burning expectation that she would choose them. Instead, she had chosen Jiang Yi who actually rejected her so fast…
“Shut up!”
One of the two female officers behind Qi Qingchen harshly shouted as she said furiously, “You have no right to refuse if the general wants you. If you dare to say anything else, you will be punished according to military law!”
Poison Spirit had just wanted to express his unwillingness to join Qi Qingchen’s army; he didn’t dare to say anything anymore. Qi Qingchen’s eyes shifted as she smiled slightly and instantly made many men’s eyes turn glazed. She wore silver-white battle armor and had a valiant and heroic presence. Her cherubic face also made her seem as if she was a fairy coming out from a painting. In particular, her airs were extremely unique that gladdened the heart and pleased the eyes.
Qi Qingchen’s beauty was not instantly stunning; she was the type of lady that the more one admired, the more beautiful she became. She was like a poppy flower: anyone who got near would automatically be poisoned, and there would be no hope for him.
She laughed a little as she looked at Jiang Yi and suddenly sent a voice transmission: “Jiang Yi, why don’t you want to join? Could it be you are afraid I would harm you?”
Jiang Yi shrugged helplessly as he sent back a voice transmission: “Too many flies are around you; I am afraid that someone would plot against me…”
“Haha, in that case, you are even more suited to join my army! I am just nice lacking someone as a shield!”
Qi Qingchen sent another voice transmission as her face became extremely stern, and she shouted, “I want these two men! Bring them back to my camp!”
After speaking, Qi Qingchen turned and walked away in an awe-inspiring manner. Jiang Yi and Poison Spirit’s faces immediately became bitter. The two lady officers said coldly, “You two, follow us. If you dare to say anything foolish, bear the consequences.”
“Goddammit!”
Jiang Yi cursed silently. However, he did not have a way out; even Di Qianjun wouldn’t be able to help him. Qi Qingchen was a general and outranked everyone. This was not the Earth Emanations Domain, and the Earth Emanations Sovereign’s words meant nothing as well. The two could only follow along sullenly. If not, they would be punished under military law.
Di Qianjun had said very emphatically that the military laws here were very strict. One might be beaten half to death or worse have battle merits deducted or be punished to do hard labor. Jiang Yi did not want to be sentenced to hard labor after only coming here for a few months and not having gotten any battle merits yet.
Buzz!
Jiang Yi suddenly retrieved his Silver Demon Mask and also used his Mirage Divine Ability to change his appearance; his hair also was changed to black. With this, he would not be that prominent, and at least those who didn’t know him would not be able to recognize him. Qi Qingchen was a person of interest here: if someone recognized him, the fact that he had joined Qi Qingchen’s army might spread throughout the entire Demon-Buster Valley like wildfire.
His thinking was accurate. Unfortunately, just when he had walked out of the castle and headed north, a group of people came from afar. Leading them was a handsome young master. Jiang Yi vaguely had an impression of him. He seemed to be from one of the Ten Great Domains, the White River Domain’s Sovereign’s son.
This young master had obviously come to meet Qi Qingchen. From afar, he smiled gracefully and said, “General, I—Bai Ditian—has come to join your army out of admiration for you. I do not ask for any position; as long as I can be an ordinary soldier in your army, I will be satisfied. I hope that you will give me some face, general.”
Indeed…
Jiang Yi lowered his head and smiled bitterly, feeling helpless. Without a doubt, flies like Bai Ditian would start to come in droves sooner or later. Jiang Yi even wanted to exit the Demon-Buster Army now. However, after recalling that he could only leave after three years, Jiang Yi suddenly had a little headache.
Then, something even more vexing happened—!
Qi Qingchen smiled lightly as she turned, looked at Jiang Yi, and said, “This is the Inspector-General of my Fire Phoenix Army; he is responsible for recruitment matters. I have already given him the authority to recruit anyone he deems fit. If you guys wish to join the Fire Phoenix Army, you can look for him. Young Master Bai, I still have matters to attend to; I will take my leave now.”
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Everyone’s glance looked towards Jiang Yi as Qi Qingchen left. Jiang Yi could only watch as Qi Qingchen disappeared in the distance. He could feel the suspicion and caution in Bai Ditian’s eyes; Jiang Yi was utterly in a bind.
Qi Qingchen was not joking; she was really going to use him as a shield!
Thinking of the hordes of young masters that would now be looking for him, Jiang Yi even felt like dying. He had not come here to play but to get battle merits. If he had to entertain all these young masters and young mistresses daily, he might as well not have come here.
“Greetings to Lord Inspector-General!”
Bai Ditian’s temperament was very good; his face had not changed the slightest and had not been shocked that Qi Qingchen hadn’t shown him face. He nodded slightly at Jiang Yi as he then smiled slightly and said. “If I am not mistaken, Inspector-General, you should be… Jiang Yi, right? I am Bai Ditian from the White River Domain; do you have an impression of me?”
“Greetings to Young Master Bai!”
Jiang Yi could only grit his teeth as he paused for a moment and said, “I have just been promoted to Inspector-General. As for the matter of recruitment for the Fire Phoenix Army, I have not come up with a proper procedure yet. Why not… Young Master Bai, go back first? I will send someone to inform you when I have.”
“Alright then!”
Bai Ditian smiled a little more as he cupped his hands and said, “In that case, I will await good news from you, Inspector. I will be sending some local specialties to you later on; I hope that Inspector you will not turn them down…”
Bai Ditian spoke and brought his group of people away. Jiang Yi followed the two lady officers as they continued their way to the Fire Phoenix Army; he kept on cursing incessantly internally. Qi Qingchen intended to roast him in the furnace by doing this. Now, he didn’t even know how fast he could get battle merits and had to deal with the young masters; his life was not going to be pleasant.
If he allowed these young masters to enter the Fire Phoenix Army, there would definitely be trouble. All of them would vie to please Qi Qingchen and fight against one another for her attention. When they went out on missions, these young masters would throw the army into disarray. How could an army without strict discipline fight a war? Once there was real danger, these young masters would probably flee even faster than rabbits, right?
If Jiang Yi rejected them, he would definitely offend many people; they would bear hatred against him and be jealous of him. He would then be facing secret plot after plot against him here in the Demon-Buster Army. He understood these young masters very well. While they might be inept when it came down to business, they were naturally good at scheming and plotting.
