The fifteen families of Mount Shu swiftly distributed Chen Jiuyang's Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pills.
Within two to three days, they quietly acquired shops throughout Suzhou and Hangzhou, commencing sales.
Of course, the fifteen families of Mount Shu were unaware that Chen Jiuyang had been targeted by Zhou Fangzun, the Third Heavenly Realm King. Tang Anmin had received Zhou Fangzun's letter but had suppressed it, keeping it from the public.
Zhou Fangzun, the Third Heavenly Realm King, presided over the southernmost region. He ascended to the Heavenly Realm forty years ago and had made significant contributions to the nation by suppressing drug trafficking and sales for the past forty years.
To this day, Chen Jiuyang couldn't comprehend why Xi Butui had targeted the Yao family, or what was so valuable about them that it had even alerted this Heavenly Realm King.
However, he now found himself at odds with Xi Butui, even drawing the suppression of this Heavenly Realm King.
Chen Jiuyang had tied the fifteen families of Mount Shu to his chariot with the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pills. Once they tasted the benefits, it would be difficult for them to disembark.
While Chen Jiuyang moved swiftly, Tang Anmin also offered them a satisfactory show of sincerity.
Tang Anmin delivered the intelligence gathered in Suzhou and Hangzhou to Chen Jiuyang.
Inside Chen Jiuyang's villa, a soldier in military uniform stood before him.
After reading the intelligence, Chen Jiuyang frowned, "Indeed, I am still too naive. Such human trafficking occurring under Suzhou and Hangzhou's watch means the mastermind behind this certainly wouldn't place all their eggs in the Ning family of the Jiangnan faction. There are other connections."
The soldier said, "Major Chen Jiuyang, as per General Li Fenghu's orders, you are to pack your belongings immediately and return with me to the Tianqi Legion."
Chen Jiuyang immediately understood Tang Anmin's arrangement. To prevent Zhou Fangzun from continuing to suppress Chen Jiuyang, and for Chen Jiuyang to smoothly complete his enfeoffment mission, joining the Tianqi Legion was undoubtedly the best option.
With the sixteen families of Mount Shu all present, according to Tang Anmin's plan, as time passed, they would be able to track down the mastermind's trail, and then Chen Jiuyang would depart for combat with the Tianqi Legion.
Considering Tang Anmin's plan and arrangements, Chen Jiuyang couldn't help but nod slowly. Tang Anmin truly deserved to be the Chief Constable of the Six Doors, holding such a position as a commoner. His planning was flawless; Chen Jiuyang believed he himself couldn't have done it as well.
"Heaven made me, and I shall be useful."
Chen Jiuyang looked at the soldier before him, "I have already prepared my belongings. Esteemed comrade, let us depart directly."
What did Chen Jiuyang need to pack?
Over the past few days, he had already refined his medicinal ingredients and treasures into pills and carried them with him. Even the excess portions were placed in his suitcase, and he left with just the suitcase.
"Rumble!!"
A helicopter slowly lifted off from the Chen family villa complex in Suzhou and Hangzhou, flying off into the distance.
It was now late October, and Suzhou and Hangzhou had entered autumn. The weather was overcast, and the entire city seemed shrouded in darkness.
Chen Jiuyang sat in the helicopter, his mind filled with many unresolved thoughts.
Leaving the urban area of Suzhou and Hangzhou, the helicopter landed in a small town. Chen Jiuyang followed the soldier onto a bus and drove into a tunnel.
"Clang!"
A metallic sound echoed. The tunnel concealed a hidden mechanism, opening a metal door to reveal a deep, dark passage. The bus drove into this passage for a full hour before Chen Jiuyang's vision suddenly opened up. The bus arrived at a massive underground military base.
Li Fenghu stood nearby. Upon seeing Chen Jiuyang, he smiled and walked over, saying, "Major Chen, welcome to our Tianqi Legion base."
The sheer scale of the underground military base left Chen Jiuyang awestruck. Tens of thousands of elite soldiers were training. The Tianqi Legion base was hundreds of meters high and tens of thousands of square meters wide. Furthermore, there were passages in all directions, allowing for convenient access for cars, tanks, and helicopters.
He looked at Li Fenghu, asking with some uncertainty, "General Li, it seems the Tianqi Legion's base is built underground not far from the Suzhou and Hangzhou city area?"
Li Fenghu replied, "That's correct. Because you are being watched by many people, both openly and covertly, we had to use this cumbersome method to bring you to the Tianqi Legion."
"From now on, when you go on missions, you will only use a codename, with comprehensive protection to prevent information exposure. This way, you can complete your enfeoffment mission with minimal resistance."
"Currently, our reconnaissance company is fully investigating leads related to human trafficking. Once there's a mission, you'll need to depart at any time. This shouldn't be a problem for you."
Chen Jiuyang nodded, "I have no problem."
"Originally, I was going to assign twelve squads to be your deputies. However, Tang Anmin approached me and explained the severity of the situation within Suzhou and Hangzhou, which made me realize that was not feasible. Bringing you here, regardless of any grievances you may have with Zhou Fangzun, you have earned our legion's gratitude. This time, we will repay your past kindness."
"However, it's not convenient for you to undertake missions alone. You can select six soldiers from our Tianqi Legion to form a squad and accompany you on missions," Li Fenghu said with a serious, square face.
Chen Jiuyang chuckled wryly. Li Fenghu asking him to choose some people was also a way for him to pass on some techniques to the Tianqi Legion. After all, when Chen Jiuyang was in the Sharp Blade Legion, he had left behind some martial arts moves and basic strengthening exercises. He figured Li Fenghu, unable to openly ask, was a bit envious.
Chen Jiuyang replied, "No problem."
A smile appeared on Li Fenghu's stern face, "Come, let me show you our Tianqi Legion's elite soldier kings. If you want them as your team members, you must first subdue them."
Along the way, Chen Jiuyang noticed that nearly seventy percent of the Tianqi Legion consisted of martial artists, which was completely different from the Sharp Blade Legion. The Sharp Blade Legion was primarily composed of ordinary people, with only those at the rank of major or above cultivating martial arts and possessing some skills.
Li Fenghu noticed Chen Jiuyang's confusion and explained, "The Sharp Blade Legion is mainly involved in eliminating mercenaries and conducting overseas operations, where firearms are more convenient. Moreover, not everyone has the talent for martial arts cultivation."
"The Tianqi Legion typically operates in squads, with a high volume of missions and more complex operational methods. It's better to select and recruit martial artists into the Tianqi Legion."
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly. No wonder Li Fenghu said he needed to subdue these soldier kings. These elite soldier kings were likely martial artists of considerable strength.
However, they possessed a patriotic spirit and belonged to the nation, not to any Jianghu factions.
Li Fenghu led Chen Jiuyang to an area with dozens of training rings.
Hundreds of martial artists with powerful auras were present.
Each of them exuded a sharp, untamed demeanor, appearing like fierce wolves.
Upon seeing Li Fenghu's arrival, these hundreds of soldiers assembled within moments.
"Greetings, General!"
The hundreds of martial artists shouted in unison.
Li Fenghu nodded slowly, "You all often say you have no opponents or masters."
"Today, I have specially invited a skilled instructor from the Sharp Blade Legion."
"Do not let the instructor from the Sharp Blade Legion look down on you."
Instantly, the hundreds of men stared at Chen Jiuyang with fervent fighting spirit.