The Prestige of the Strong, My Name is Porter

"Huo! Is that Xue Yan, the Prairie Fire Saber, ranked eighty-third on the Blood Ranking?!"

"Short hair, dual sabers on his back, a scar on his forehead, it's him! This aura is unmistakable. Why is he here?"

"Someone from the Blood Ranking! His background must be clean. If he wanted to join the Demon Suppressing Division, he'd definitely be accepted!"

"No kidding! Many of the Golden Sparrow Tiger Guards in the Prefectural City's Demon Suppressing Division don't even have the strength to make the Blood Ranking."

The surrounding crowd erupted in a clamor the moment the short-haired man appeared, all eyes turning towards him.

Even the old woman, who had been wearing a scowl, greeted him with a solemn expression.

In an instant, the short-haired man became the center of attention.

"Prairie Fire Saber Xue Yan! Eighty-third on the Blood Ranking?"

Chu Ge looked at the short-haired man being greeted by the old woman and recalled the introduction on the Blood Ranking from yesterday.

It was rare for lone cultivators to make it onto the Blood Ranking.

But according to the introduction, Xue Yan was precisely one of those lone cultivators without any sect affiliation, possessing extraordinary talent.

"I'm here to claim a reward. This is the head of Du Xiangguang, the Two Forms Yin Yang Sword. He's a wanted criminal registered by the Great Zhou."

At this moment, Xue Yan raised a black bag he was carrying, his face indifferent.

"Huo! Du Xiangguang, the Two Forms Yin Yang Sword. Although not on the Blood Ranking, he was still formidable. He's an expelled disciple of the Two Forms Sword Sect."

"I heard the reward isn't gold, but the more precious Exotic Power Crystals."

The surrounding crowd's discussion grew louder, their gazes towards Xue Yan filled with awe and admiration.

"The reward is directly Exotic Power Crystals?"

Chu Ge's heart stirred, and he became very interested.

He immediately stopped lingering and went to a nearby tea stall to sit for a while.

Not long after, he saw the Prairie Fire Saber Xue Yan being respectfully escorted out by the old woman.

After leaving, the man swaggered straight towards the bustling nearby streets.

On the way, someone who seemed to be from a prominent family invited him, but Xue Yan politely declined.

Chu Ge observed for a moment and, seeing no one from the Demon Suppressing Division or their informants following, gradually relaxed.

"It seems the Demon Suppressing Division won't rashly send people to tail those on the Blood Ranking. Even if they can't recruit them, they won't easily offend them."

He didn't hesitate any longer, tucking Xiao Xi, who had playfully poked her head out from his sleeve to look around, back inside.

Leaving a few copper coins, he returned to the Moon Xi Inn.

The head of the Dark Poison Child, ranked one hundred on the Blood Ranking, whom he had killed a few days ago, was still lying in a wooden box in the inn, preserved with a layer of lime.

He had originally planned to assume the identity of a porter after arriving in the Prefectural City and claim the reward with the Dark Poison Child's head.

Now that he had observed and confirmed there was no risk, he naturally intended to collect his reward.

Half an incense stick's time.

Outside the Demon Suppressing Division.

A burly old man in a cloak appeared at the entrance of the Demon Suppressing Division, carrying a black bundle.

There were still some people gathered at the entrance of the Demon Suppressing Division. The old woman was sitting at a table by the entrance, leisurely drinking tea and registering information.

Chu Ge's appearance initially drew no attention.

However, as he approached the main entrance of the Demon Suppressing Division, the old woman glanced over quickly. The next moment, she frowned and was about to scold him when her eyes suddenly fixed on him.

She quickly took out a booklet from her bosom, flipped it open, and her expression changed rapidly. She immediately abandoned the person she was registering at the desk, stood up, and hurried towards the old man, cupping her fists respectfully.

"Are you the expert who appeared in Linyuan City and defeated the Soul Chasing Old Man? You are currently ranked seventy-ninth on the Blood Ranking!"

Chu Ge glanced at the old woman indifferently. Thinking of her previous dismissiveness, he spoke without politeness, retorting, "So what if I am? So what if I'm not? And who are you?"

The old woman was taken aback. It was rare for visitors to the Demon Suppressing Division to speak to her like this.

Although she was just a Blade Catcher, she wore a uniform, and outsiders generally showed some respect.

However, the person in front of her was definitely the mysterious old man ranked seventy-ninth on the Blood Ranking who had killed the Soul Chasing Old Man.

Powerful individuals often had eccentric tempers and were unpredictable. She dared not offend him despite being retorted, and immediately said with a smile, "It really is you. I am just an insignificant nobody, merely a Blade Catcher responsible for miscellaneous affairs at the Demon Suppressing Division. Senior, are you here to claim a reward? I can escort you in."

Chu Ge looked at the old woman's frustrated yet unable-to-act expression and felt a surge of satisfaction.

Just now, he had been looked down upon by this old woman in every way, not even qualified to offer money.

Now, the roles were reversed.

Indeed, one moment he was standing at the entrance of the Demon Suppressing Division like a nobody, and the next, he commanded everyone's attention.

However, upon hearing the old woman mention a reward, he became interested.

Upon inquiry, he learned that there was indeed a commendation for him defeating the Soul Chasing Old Man in Linyuan City, which made him somewhat pleased.

"Senior, I will escort you in right now," the old woman said respectfully, inwardly beaming with joy.

Today, for some reason, two experts from the Blood Ranking have arrived, each more formidable than the last.

As the greeter, bringing them in would be credited as a merit.

While that merit might not be much for a Silver Sparrow Tiger Guard, it would be quite significant for a Blade Catcher like herself.

"No need, I see you're quite busy with many people waiting over there. I'll go in myself, and you can have someone else attend to me."

Chu Ge understood the old woman's intentions the moment he saw her eyes and immediately rejected her offer, intending to play a trick on her.

Without waiting for the old woman's stunned reaction, he walked directly towards the Demon Suppressing Division.

"Senior." The old woman still wanted to step forward and speak.

"Hmm?" Chu Ge's footsteps suddenly stopped, his gaze like cold lightning mixed with frost.

The old woman instantly felt as if she had been electrocuted, a chill ran down her spine, and she stood frozen on the spot, too afraid to move.

Chu Ge calmly withdrew his gaze and entered the Demon Suppressing Division, carrying the Dark Poison Child's head.

After a cup of tea.

In the hall where the Demon Suppressing Division entertained distinguished guests, Chu Ge, after sipping his fragrant tea, looked at the two Golden Sparrow Tiger Guards walking from the side hall. He stood up, cupped his fists, and asked in a hoarse voice, "Two, how was the inspection?"

The two Golden Sparrow Tiger Guards also politely cupped their fists. One of them, a middle-aged man with a goatee, chuckled, "There are no issues. What you brought, sir, is indeed the head of Fei Shouquan, the regional supervisor of the Yellow Turban Sect and a Class D wanted criminal of the Great Zhou.

We never expected that in just one month, you not only eliminated the Soul Chasing Old Man but also Fei Shouquan. Truly swift and decisive, remarkable!"

As they spoke, both of them showed genuine admiration, their respect for the strong stemming from the heart.

Chu Ge replied, "It was merely seeing injustice and acting on impulse."

Although his words were casual, the two Golden Sparrow Tiger Guards felt a powerful confidence radiating from him, and their expressions became even more solemn.

Even within the Prefectural City's Demon Suppressing Division, those who could make it onto the Blood Ranking were exceedingly rare; they were individuals with the potential to become honored officials.

"Since it's confirmed, then my deserved reward."

"Please rest assured, sir, your reward will naturally be prepared for you."

The younger Golden Sparrow Tiger Guard smiled, "Originally, you wouldn't have been able to claim the court's bounty for the Soul Chasing Old Man's head since you didn't bring it.

However, now that you've proven your identity and surprised us with the Dark Poison Child's head, we can waive the reward for the Soul Chasing Old Man."

Rebellious forces like the Yellow Turban Sect and the Heaven and Earth Incense Cult were precisely the targets the Demon Suppressing Division was eager to suppress.

With Chu Ge eliminating two of them at once, it was hard for the experts in the Demon Suppressing Division not to feel favorable towards him.

"Indeed!"

The middle-aged man with the goatee chuckled politely, "Please wait a moment, sir, your reward is being prepared."

He paused, then tentatively asked, "May I ask for your name? Do you have a sect or family? And would you be willing to join our Demon Suppressing Division and serve the court?"

Chu Ge had anticipated being recruited and calmly pondered, "You can call me Porter. I have no sect or family. As for serving the court..."