From the outside, the Blood-Clad Guard Station in Linjiang County looked like nothing more than a large residence. It stood in a quiet corner amid the bustle, and its buildings bore the marks of many years.
After showing his waist token and letter of appointment to the guards, Wang Chen was soon brought before the BOSS here.
Banner Commander Pang Tai.
Pang Tai was a stern, unsmiling middle-aged man with a somewhat cold and gloomy air, giving people the impression that he was difficult to get along with.
After reading Wang Chen's letter of appointment, he revealed a faint smile. "They actually sent down a newly promoted Silver Badge. That really is rare!"
There was a strange, sarcastic edge to his tone, as if he had been harboring a great deal of dissatisfaction.
Wang Chen watched his nose, and his nose watched his heart, pretending not to have heard.
Perhaps Pang Tai himself found it dull. He glanced at Wang Chen, then set the letter of appointment aside.
The Blood-Clad Guard Banner Commander ordered, "Go. Call Old Qiu over."
The guard at his side obeyed and left. Before long, a Blood-Clad Guard in a Banner Officer's uniform, his temples streaked with gray, entered the hall and respectfully saluted Pang Tai. "Lord Pang, you summoned me?"
"Mm."
Pang Tai nodded and pointed at Wang Chen. "This is Ling Zhiyuan, a guard newly assigned from above. From now on, you'll be responsible for showing him the ropes."
Old Qiu smiled. "What a handsome lad. Which family's young master is he?"
Pang Tai smiled without really smiling. "Don't underestimate Ling Zhiyuan. He was the top freshman of this year's Iron Furnace Camp and received a Silver Badge."
Old Qiu froze for a moment.
A Silver Badge top student had actually been assigned to