Early the next morning.
The wind and rain that had raged all night had already ceased. The sky was high, the clouds pale, and the clear heavens stretched for miles.
Only the muddy mountain road, along with the branches and fallen leaves scattered everywhere, still testified to how fierce last night's storm had been!
Yu Feihong had long since departed with his men.
He still had to continue hunting down those martial world figures who had broken the prisoners free. Letting even one escape would not truly wash away the Imperial Guard Department's disgrace!
But before leaving, Yu Feihong had left an elite squad with Wang Chen.
Xiao Wan alone was clearly not enough to put this Grand Supervisor truly at ease!
Wang Chen did not refuse either.
At that moment, a lean, formidable Imperial Guard entered the main hall, dropped to one knee, and cupped his fists in salute. "Immortal Master."
Wang Chen drained the Spirit Rice Porridge from his bowl, then nodded. "Let's go."
After a pause, he added, "You won't need to kneel in salute from now on."
Wang Chen had no intention of playing the role of a humble man who valued worthy talent.
He simply found all this kneeling back and forth troublesome.
And a waste of time.
These Imperial Guard experts had all been painstakingly cultivated by the Imperial Guard Department. From childhood, they had undergone brutal training, consumed secret medicines, and practiced secret arts. Their combat strength was extraordinarily formidable.
Relying on Divine Mechanism Crossbows and killing formations, they could easily surround and kill Innate experts!
Most importantly, these Imperial Guards were utterly loyal to the Imperial Guard Department and the Qian Emperor.
They were almost impossible to turn!
The lean Imperial Guard lowered his head in response. "As you command!"
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