First Gathering of All Members

Qin Shuang continued, picking up the second stack of Xuan paper. Section Leader Shen Hu Chan, Squad Leader Tang Bao Niu, and members Zhang Tan, Liang Aniu, He Xiaohe, Zhu Xiaoyao; Squad Leader Fang Henshao, and members Cai Shuize, Tang Qimei, Chen Bu Ding, Feng Bu Ba.

Shen Hu Chan!

When Qin Shuang saw the name, his first reaction was whether he had misread it or if Yang Yuncong had given him the wrong information. He looked at Yang Yuncong in disbelief. Seeing Yang Yuncong nod at him with a doting expression, he confirmed he wasn't hallucinating.

Shen Hu Chan, a disciple of Master Lan Can Ye Aichan of the Free and Easy Gate, was as formidable as a tiger yet possessed the serenity of a monk. He had the strength of a tiger but a calm heart. He was a steady man who wouldn't change his expression even if Mount Tai collapsed before him. He was brave and resourceful, indifferent to fame and fortune, full of heroic spirit, and exceptionally righteous. He was also a renowned figure in the Yu Battalion's Divine Department.

Qin Shuang couldn't believe Yang Yuncong had assigned such a person to him, and he couldn't help but feel touched.

However, since they were still in the yamen, it wasn't convenient to voice some things. Qin Shuang could only keep his gratitude in his heart.

Qin Shuang steadied his mind and continued to look at the third stack of Xuan paper. Section Leader Wang Dong, Squad Leader Guo Dalu, and members Yan Qi, Nangong Chou, Mei Ruijia, Mei Runan; Squad Leader Lin Taiping, and members Feng Qiwu, Jin Dashuai, Kang Tong, Lan Kun.

Wang Dong was also well-known in the Yu Battalion's Divine Department, but unlike Shen Hu Chan's fame, his was infamous.

It was said that Wang Dong had ambitions in his youth, wanting to achieve great things. Fresh out of the gate, he had used his exceptional intelligence and supreme martial arts to solve several major cases consecutively, becoming incredibly famous for a time, earning the moniker "Soaring Eagle King."

However, a few years ago, he experienced an unknown ordeal, which caused his entire personality to change drastically. He became lazy and complacent, avoiding trouble whenever possible and showing no ambition.

Although Qin Shuang didn't understand why Yang Yuncong had assigned Wang Dong's squad to him, he trusted that Yang Yuncong wouldn't harm him, so he accepted it calmly.

The last stack of Xuan paper contained eleven people Qin Shuang was completely unfamiliar with. Section Leader Li Sheng Nan, Squad Leader Xiang Hong, and members Wu Meng, Ge Zhong, Zhang Yan, Hao Hao; Squad Leader Li Panggui, and members Qu Xiu, Li Fu Sheng, Mie Guishen, Nian Cangsheng.

These eleven people were not from the Divine Department, nor were they even from the Yu Battalion. Qin Shuang looked at Yang Yuncong in confusion. Yang Yuncong extended his index finger and pointed upwards.

Qin Shuang immediately understood. These eleven people had been assigned from above!

Furthermore, Yang Yuncong's solemn expression indicated that not only were the two sides not from the same faction, but they might even be in opposition.

Looking closer at the information, Li Sheng Nan was actually just a nineteen-year-old young woman.

However, for her superiors to entrust her with such an important task, leading a squad into an opposing faction's territory, she must have extraordinary abilities and should not be judged by her age.

Qin Shuang made a mental note of this, silently reminding himself to be wary of Li Sheng Nan.

"Do you have anything to say after looking at it?" Yang Yuncong asked, seeing that Qin Shuang had been looking at the list for a while.

"I know Uncle Yang has already fought for everything that could be fought for. I understand everything. I have no objections to this list," Qin Shuang replied seriously after a moment of thought.

Yang Yuncong was very pleased to see Qin Shuang's clear thinking and adaptability, feeling it was worth his efforts in nurturing and taking care of him. "Good. Here's a mission. Take a look. I've given you some time this morning to meet your new subordinates and get acquainted. You'll depart immediately this afternoon!"

"What mission? Is it that urgent?" Qin Shuang was caught off guard by Yang Yuncong's sudden decision.

"This matter was personally assigned by His Majesty. The Imperial Guards have also received this mission," Yang Yuncong paused and continued, "So..."

"So, we not only have to complete this task before the Imperial Guards but also do it flawlessly!" Qin Shuang immediately interjected.

Due to overlapping responsibilities, there was immense competition between the Eastern and Western Bureaus and the Northern and Southern Guards. For the emperor, this mutual check and balance was his imperial strategy for controlling his subjects. For the parties involved, however, it meant intricate entanglements, irreconcilable conflicts, and implacable hatred!

"Good that you understand. There's no time to delay, go quickly! If you handle it well, I'll personally request commendation from the commander for you!" Yang Yuncong waved his hand, signaling Qin Shuang to leave.

As Qin Shuang exited the hall, he opened the mission scroll. It contained only five words: "Bring back Ni Pusa!"

The first gathering of Qin Shuang's team was held at Fugui Mountain Villa, about twenty miles outside Chaoge City. It wasn't because Qin Shuang was ostentatious, but purely because Wang Dong was too lazy to travel, and he was the seventh-generation master of Fugui Mountain Villa.

Fugui Mountain Villa was situated on a mountainside. The houses were large and grand, with at least thirty rooms in total. The largest room was big enough to accommodate over a dozen tables for a banquet.

However, within these dozens of rooms, apart from a large bed, there was no other furniture or decorations. There weren't even tables or stools.

In Wang Dong's words, if a fat person could become thin, then Fugui Mountain Villa could also become poor. What was so strange about that?

Qin Shuang could only admire him.

Thus, all fifty-six people, except for Wang Dong, had to stand.

Of course, no one minded. The large bed was so greasy it was worse than a kitchen table. Forget the women; even people like Tang Bao Niu and Guo Dalu, who weren't particularly clean, would rather sit on the ground than on that bed.

Qin Shuang surveyed everyone with pride.

Among the fifty-five people, Shen Hu Chan, Wang Dong, and Li Sheng Nan, who had already reached the Innate Realm, were a given. Of the remaining people, apart from Zhong Ling and Situ Shuiling, they were either at Postnatal Peak or at least First-rate Warriors.

As for Zhong Ling and Situ Shuiling, one was skilled in poison and could command spirit beasts, while the other had excellent medical skills and could perform miracles. Both possessed unique talents.

Most importantly, this group was still young, with boundless potential. Each of them could be considered a young elite and a future backbone of the Dragon Guard.

Leading such a group, what kind of cases couldn't be solved? What kind of criminals couldn't be apprehended?

"Brothers and sisters, I am Qin Shuang. Welcome to the family of the Dragon Guard's Yu Battalion's Divine Department!"

"From now on, we will be working in the same department. Some of you, we are already very familiar with, while some, today, we are meeting for the first time."

"But whether you are old friends or new friends, I hope that in the days to come, we will unite as one, work together with all our might, and dedicate ourselves to maintaining the eternal imperial power of Great Shang and defending the honor of the Dragon Guard!"