"Colleagues, I am taking you to Qingyang Circuit on a difficult mission, with a heavy responsibility."
"We have two major tasks on this journey. First, thoroughly investigate the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of the Flying Eagle Sect's entire membership of over a thousand people, and, ideally, determine their whereabouts."
"Second, act in the Demon Suppression Bureau's name to mediate the conflicts among Qingyang Circuit's sects, restrain their fighting, fairly distribute the assets left behind by the Flying Eagle Sect, quell the local unrest, and restore order to Qingyang Circuit's martial world."
He paused, his tone growing sterner.
"The situation in Qingyang Circuit is complicated at present, with the sects fighting both openly and in the shadows. You must strictly observe the Demon Suppression Bureau's rules and obey my orders without question. You must not act without authorization, advance recklessly in pursuit of merit, or oppress the innocent. Any violation will be punished under military law. Understood?"
"Understood!"
The thirty Demon Suppression Guards answered in unison, their voices ringing out.
Hu Jing and Qiu Xu also stepped forward, bowed, and cupped their fists.
"Rest assured, Chiliarch Su. We will fulfill our duties diligently, obey your orders, and assist you in completing the mission. We will not hold you back."
Su Fei nodded slightly, a trace of approval flashing through his eyes.
He knew Hu Jing and Qiu Xu were reliable, and these thirty Demon Suppression Guards were handpicked elites. With them present, he would have considerably less to worry about on this journey to Qingyang Circuit.
Without another word, Su Fei leaped aboard the spirit vessel.
Hu Jing and Qiu Xu then led the Demon Suppression Guards aboard in an orderly fashion, each taking up his duties.
Some operated the spirit vessel, others watched over the supplies, and still others