Chen Jiuyang had originally planned to return to Fengcheng immediately after the trial for the Demonic Cult's Dao Companion.
However, the Chen family patriarch had found a path for Chen Jiuyang to be enfeoffed as a marquis. Thus, Chen Jiuyang was no longer in a hurry to return to Fengcheng. Now that he had achieved Earth Realm, he could prepare for his enfeoffment in Suzhou and Hangzhou, and then be directly enfeoffed upon returning to Fengcheng, which would naturally be the best option.
Li Feng hu pulled Chen Jiuyang along to fill out forms and take photos. Finally, he handed Chen Jiuyang the freshly made identification: "Chen Jiuyang, although you haven't been on the battlefield to kill enemies before, you have saved countless lives. Based on the discussions above, your military rank has been set as Major. Do you have any objections?"
Chen Jiuyang immediately saluted and replied solemnly, "Reporting to the officer, no objections!"
Li Feng hu said, "You will remain in Suzhou and Hangzhou for the time being, ready to be deployed at any time."
"Yes!"
Immediately, Chen Jiuyang asked, "Commander, the Jiangnan Sect has invited me for dinner tomorrow to apologize to my woman and to demand the return of the evidence I hold. How should I handle this?"
Li Feng hu pondered, "This matter is easily handled. We have already copied the evidence and are investigating them in secret. It's fine for you to return the originals to them; don't alert the enemy."
"This matter involves a great deal. If it weren't for your accidental discovery, none of us would have known that such a massive smuggling criminal organization existed right under the noses of the Six Doors in Suzhou and Hangzhou."
"There are likely some corrupt elements within the Six Doors in Suzhou and Hangzhou. The Chief Constable of the Six Doors in Suzhou and Hangzhou is a civilian official who was transferred here and holds little real power. He dares not handle this matter rashly, which is why this investigation and disposition has fallen to our legion."
Chen Jiuyang nodded, "I understand."
Li Feng hu said, "Chen Jiuyang, you will lead this case. I will assign the necessary personnel to you. If you can crack this case and eliminate the foreign enemies who harmed our compatriots, coupled with your previous contributions in the Sharp Blade Legion, it will be enough for you to be enfeoffed."
"To kill one person costs a bullet, which costs more than ten yuan."
"To save one person requires a cost thousands of times greater. Considering your contributions, our military region decided after a meeting to grant you this special consideration."
"It's getting late. I've finished my business and should be going. You don't need to see me off."
Li Feng hu, true to his name, was decisive and efficient, leaving no room for ambiguity.
Chen Jiuyang knew very well that if he hadn't saved so many people in the Sharp Blade Legion, the decision regarding his enfeoffment would likely not have been made so quickly.
Although he couldn't return to Fengcheng for a while, there were still some things he could do.
After a moment of thought, he said, "Ink and brush, please!"
Immediately, the Chen family servants brought the Four Treasures of the Study.
Chen Jiuyang gathered his focus and concentrated on writing something on the paper. Then, he wiped the sweat from his brow, looking slightly tired, sealed the letter, and called for Fang Bahua.
Chen Jiuyang wrote two letters and handed them to Fang Bahua: "Uncle Fang, you will depart for Fengcheng overnight and deliver this letter to the Marquis of Fengzhui's residence."
"This letter is to be delivered to Xi Butui."
"Remember, have them open and read it personally on the spot. I insist."
Although Fang Bahua had his doubts, he respectfully agreed, "Yes, Young Master."
He then turned and left the Chen family residence in Suzhou and Hangzhou, heading for the airport.
The Chen family patriarch, seeing that Chen Jiuyang seemed to be up to something again, rubbed his temples.
Chen Jiuyang had now advanced to Earth Realm and become the Dao Companion of the Heavenly Charm Physique. Achieving such a feat at the age of twenty-three meant he had a high probability of advancing to Heaven Realm in the future.
To prevent Chen Jiuyang from causing trouble everywhere and meeting an untimely end, the Chen family patriarch had proactively contacted Li Feng hu of the Heavenly启 Legion so that Chen Jiuyang would not be idle.
After his enfeoffment, and once he participated in the Dragon Country Martial Rankings competition, the Chen family patriarch planned to have Chen Jiuyang focus on his cultivation.
Knowing that Chen Jiuyang had sent letters to his two enemies, the Chen family patriarch understood that Chen Jiuyang was about to stir up trouble.
The Chen family patriarch spoke, "Jiuyang, you have now broken through to Earth Realm and are on the path to enfeoffment. You should focus on the preparations for your enfeoffment and not be distracted."
Chen Jiuyang replied, "Patriarch, please rest assured, I understand. It is now October 20th, and in twenty-five days, I will kill Xi Butui to avenge my brother and bring him peace in the afterlife."
"This letter is to inform him to prepare his coffin in advance."
Never had he seen someone so prone to causing trouble!
The Chen family patriarch sighed, turned away with his hands behind his back, and began to consider the precious materials needed for Chen Jiuyang's cultivation.
Ordinary Earth Realm cultivators could still use common medicinal herbs to aid their cultivation, but Chen Jiuyang, with his peerless genius, possessed a dense pure Yang qi and blood that made even the Chen family patriarch's heart tremble.
Having just entered Earth Realm, his strength was already comparable to that of an experienced Earth Realm Grandmaster.
The True Demonic Cult's Dao Companion trial participants had their age limit set below fifty years old. Even among Earth Realm Grandmasters, few had achieved significant progress. Therefore, Chen Jiuyang could kill opponents across realms.
And Chen Jiuyang, at only twenty-three years old, was already in Earth Realm, with the Heavenly Charm Physique assisting in dual cultivation. The Chen family patriarch saw the hope of Heaven Realm in Chen Jiuyang.
Therefore, he wanted to cultivate Chen Jiuyang with the best precious materials.
"It seems I'll have to open the second level of our Chen family's treasure vault."
The Chen family patriarch mused inwardly.
With the "Yan Sheng Ling Dao" in hand, Chen Jiuyang had no need to worry about weapons. As for cultivation techniques, the ones Chen Jiuyang practiced seemed to be of extremely high grade, so he didn't need to worry about that either.
What the Chen family could currently help Chen Jiuyang with was only cultivation resources.
Li Feng hu's efficiency was very high. An hour later, a group of soldiers in plain clothes arrived.
There were twelve people in this group, all squad leaders. The Heavenly启 Legion's squad had six people. They couldn't bring dozens of people to meet Chen Jiuyang in a grand manner, as that would easily expose their identities.
The twelve people saluted Chen Jiuyang: "Heavenly启 Legion First Regiment, Third Battalion, Second Platoon, Sixth Squad reporting for duty!"
"Heavenly启..."
The twelve squad leaders reported themselves one after another.
After some pleasantries, Chen Jiuyang asked, "What is the current progress of the investigation?"
The squad leader of the Sixth Squad replied, "We are still tracing the capital chain. The capital chain is registered with an offshore company overseas, and the investigation will take some time."
"Once the capital chain is clarified, we will know who is involved in human trafficking. At that time, Major can take the field to kill the enemy and destroy these criminal organizations."
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly. The arduous work would be handled by the soldiers below, and Chen Jiuyang only needed to act at the critical moment.
However, the situation was different. Each profession had its specialization. Chen Jiuyang's martial prowess was high, making him suitable for charging into battle and killing enemies.
Although they were soldiers, their strength was limited. They were best suited for investigations.
This could also avoid casualties, as, after all, the most important thing was for people to be alive.
"Notify me of any further developments."
"Distinguished soldiers, I, Chen Jiuyang, am not a professional soldier. This Major rank is for me to achieve merit and be enfeoffed. After the enfeoffment and meritorious service, I will retire."
"Therefore, my professional conduct may not be comparable to yours. Please do not treat me as a superior officer. You can ask me to save people or kill them, but I am truly incapable of anything else."
"I will not order you to do anything. On the contrary, I need you to tell me what to do."
Chen Jiuyang's humility and approachability earned him some favor with these squad leaders.
"Not at all, Major is too humble."
"We have also reviewed Major's records. Major has done many good deeds, otherwise, the higher-ups would not have assigned us this mission."