Promoted to Garrison General

"What's so strange about it? Ni Pusa was personally requested by His Majesty. Successfully bringing him back is enough of a merit to earn you a promotion. Moreover, you captured spies from both the Northern Yuan and Western Xia, and you've also eliminated so many martial artists in Tai and Qing Prefectures who defied the imperial court. A Garrison General position is rightfully yours!"

"Uncle Yang, you only have ten Garrison Generals under you. I don't know whose position I'm taking. I feel a bit awkward about it," Qin Shuang asked with a chuckle.

Seeing Qin Shuang's mischievous grin, Yang Yuncong couldn't help but tease him, "Then you don't need to feel awkward. All ten of them are still here; your Garrison General position is just a nominal one!"

"Ah, what do you mean? What do you mean by a nominal position?" Qin Shuang jumped up as if his tail had been stepped on.

"Did you do too many things and forget about killing the Imperial Guards?" Yang Yuncong explained. "The Dragon Guard and the Imperial Guards, no matter how much we clash in private, are still both imperial institutions. You killed a Centurion of the sixth rank and five Assistant Centurions of the sixth rank – you have to give some explanation, don't you?"

"So?" Qin Shuang asked, confused.

"So, your position has to be suspended. But don't worry, this is just for show. I'll reinstate you in six months at the latest!" Yang Yuncong continued to pacify him.

"I haven't even gotten my Garrison General position yet, and it's already gone?"

"No, no, how can it be said to be gone? I'm just holding onto it for you temporarily. You can recruit personnel first, and let two Squad Leaders lead them for now. You can still accept missions and receive credit without doing anything. There's no more comfortable and leisurely post in the entire Dragon Guard," Yang Yuncong said with a smile.

Qin Shuang was like a frost-bitten eggplant at this moment, completely lacking his earlier spirit.

Exiting the Yu Unit (Barracks) Divine Department's yamen, Qin Shuang saw Jiang Xiaoyu, Cheng Lingsu, and Mu Wan Qing gathered together, clearly waiting for him.

"What's wrong with you three?" Qin Shuang asked, feigning ignorance.

"Hmph, we were worried you'd be punished!" Mu Wan Qing's skin was smooth and delicate, as clear as cold jade, further highlighting her incredibly serene eyes, filled with a unique charm. She was like the clear light of a crescent moon, like snow piled on flowering trees.

"Brother Shuang, did Boss Yang give you a hard time?" Jiang Xiaoyu asked with concern.

"It's fine. For this mission, our merits outweigh our demerits. Just wait for the rewards from above!" Qin Shuang said with a relaxed expression. He took out the Jade Spirit Pill that Ling Weifeng had given him earlier and said to Cheng Lingsu, "Lingsu, this is a Jade Spirit Pill from the Tianshan Sect. Give one each to Brother Hu, Section Leader Wang, and Section Leader Li. Keep the rest. You can study them later."

"Okay." Cheng Lingsu took the small ceramic bottle without asking further questions. She did whatever Qin Shuang asked her to do.

Qin Shuang then instructed Jiang Xiaoyu, "Little Fish, help me notify everyone in your first section to come to my place for a meeting!"

"No problem!" Jiang Xiaoyu replied and immediately set off.

"Senior Sister, stop looking so glum. Let's go back and see Mother together!" Qin Shuang said with a smile as he reached for Mu Wan Qing's arm, but she pushed him away. He didn't mind and walked forward on his own.

Mu Wan Qing thought for a moment and finally followed.

That evening, Qin Shuang had the best restaurant in Yongxing Fang deliver a table full of food and wine to entertain everyone.

After the meal, Mu Wan Qing, Ding Ning, Jiang Xiaoyu, Kou Zhong, Xu Ziling, Huai Mie, Huai Kong, Guo Jing, Yang Kang, Cheng Lingsu, Gao Jian Fei, Heng Feijing, and Qin Shuang himself – a total of thirteen people, exactly one Lesser Restoration Pill each.

After taking the Lesser Restoration Pills, the thirteen felt refreshed and energized, their inner strength surging. They all marveled that it was indeed a sacred medicine capable of strengthening the foundation and improving cultivation, laying a solid basis for breaking through to the next martial arts realm.

This mission not only made Qin Shuang realize the importance of martial arts but also made the others aware of the shortcomings in their own martial arts cultivation. Therefore, regarding Qin Shuang's gift of the Lesser Restoration Pills, they all secretly vowed not to betray his good intentions and not to waste the efficacy of these miraculous pills.

The group then discussed further. Finally, Qin Shuang decided that Shen Hu Chan and Ding Ning would serve as the two Squad Leaders. Of the three vacant Section Leader positions, two were appointed to Jiang Xiaoyu and Yang Kang, and the one left by Shen Hu Chan would be arranged by himself.

As for personnel recruitment, the new Section Leaders would have to figure it out themselves.

In the following days, Shen Hu Chan brought the first surprise.

He not only persuaded He Zezhong of "Bone Crushing Ash," Luo Wuxia of "Eighteen-Foot Spear," and Cai Zhuimao of "Pitch Black Face" to fill the vacancies left by the sacrifices of Chen Bu Ding and Feng Bu Ba, but he also invited the "Five Rats of Trapped Sky Island" – Lu Fang, Han Zhang, Xu Qing, Jiang Ping, and Bai Yutang – to join Qin Shuang's team.

Yang Kang, in addition to recruiting several juniors and friends from the Guo and Yang families, including Mu Nianci, also poached three young heroes from other units (barracks): Yuan Nianzu, Gong Feiyun, and Meng Xiaohua.

With the arrival of the personnel arranged by Yang Yuncong for the Western Section, Qin Shuang's first troop was mostly assembled.

Each troop in the Dragon Guard was divided into two squads. In Qin Shuang's troop, Ding Ning was the Squad Leader of the first squad, which was further divided into five sections.

First Section: Section Leader Jiang Xiaoyu, Squad Leader Kou Zhong, members Xu Ziling, Huai Mie, Huai Kong; Squad Leader Heng Feijing, members Cheng Lingsu, Gao Jian Fei, Mie Guishen, Nian Cangsheng. Currently one member short.

Second Section: Section Leader Mu Wan Qing, Squad Leader Li Wenxiu, members Zhong Ling, Mei Jiangxue, Chen Xuanshuang, Fang Zhaonan; Squad Leader Mo Wen, members Jing Lei, Cheng Feng, Beitang Zilong, Situ Shuiling. Full complement.

Third Section: Section Leader Wang Dong, Squad Leader Guo Dalu, members Yan Qi, Nangong Chou, Mei Ruijia, Mei Runan; Squad Leader Lin Taiping, member Feng Qiwu. Currently three members short.

Fourth Section: Section Leader Li Shengnan, Squad Leader Xiang Hong, members Wu Meng, Ge Zhong, Li Fusheng; Squad Leader Lu Fang, members Han Zhang, Xu Qing, Jiang Ping, Bai Yutang. Currently one member short.

Fifth Section: Section Leader Yang Kang, Squad Leader Yang Guo, members Mu Nianci, Yuan Nianzu, Gong Feiyun, Meng Xiaohua; Squad Leader Guo Jing, members Guo Fu, Guo Xiang, Guo Polu. Currently one member short.

Second Squad: Squad Leader Shen Hu Chan, which was further divided into five sections.

First Section: Section Leader Fang Henshao, Squad Leader Tang Bao Niu, members Zhang Tan, Liang Aniu, He Xiaohe, Zhu Xiaoyao; Squad Leader Cai Shuize, members Tang Qimei, He Zezhong, Luo Wuxia, Cai Zhuimao. Full complement.

Second Section: Section Leader Miao Changfeng, Squad Leader Guan Kunwu, members Wu Dingfang, Zhao Wenqi, Zhang Xiaoyao, Li Tongchuan; Squad Leader Mou Yihang, members Bu Tiandiao, Duan Shichou, Dan Qiusheng, Mou Lizhu. Full complement.

Third Section: Section Leader Leng Tieqiao, Squad Leader Yuchi Jiong, members Qi Shengyin, Chen Detai, Ye Muhua, Geng Xiufeng; Squad Leader Meng Yuanchao, members Lin Wushuang, Shao Henian, Shao Ziwei, Xiao Yuexian. Full complement.

Fourth Section: Section Leader Xiao Zhiyuan, Squad Leader Song Tengxiao, members Lu Sihao, Lu Smei, Qin Yuanhao, Feng Miaochang; Squad Leader Zhu Shangfu, Zhu Qinghua, Li Wencheng, Luo Qiwuan, Li Guangfu. Full complement.

Fifth Section: Section Leader Yang Mu, Squad Leader Yun Ziluo, members Fang Liang, Fan Kui, Song Pengju, Hu Liankui; Squad Leader Qi Jianye, members Qi Shaobei, Yang Lian, Min Chenglong, Yue Hao. Full complement.