The handover procedure went extremely smoothly. With the absolute power and the endorsement of Captain Li, no one dared to have any objections.
Soon, Lu Chen received a brand new black flying fish suit, a standard hundred-smelted steel saber, and the key to an independent mansion.
The official residence is located on the east side of Imperial Guard Camp. It is a small three-entry courtyard. Although it is not big, it is well-equipped. Compared with the Corpse Handling Room where he lived before, it is a world of difference.
According to the rules, the new Centurion has the right to select ten people from the ordinary Imperial Guard of Imperial Guard Camp as his direct subordinates.
Half an hour later, ten Imperial Guard with different expressions stood in the main hall of Lu Chen's official residence.
Among them, there are older veterans with a bit of slick eyes; there are burly men with strong breaths; there are also a few young people who look like they have just joined Demon Suppression Division, with a hint of childishness and curiosity on their faces.
These people are his future team.
Lu Chen was sitting on the main seat, wearing a brand new black flying fish suit, with a saber hanging on his waist, his face expressionless, and his eyes calmly swept over everyone's face.
He didn't say anything to encourage or win people's hearts, and the atmosphere in the hall seemed a bit depressing.
The veterans exchanged glances, feeling somewhat contemptuous of Centurion, who was too young.
In a place like Demon Suppression Division, backing and background are important, but in the end, only strength can convince people.
Lu Chen had a panoramic view of everyone's reactions and spoke slowly. His voice was not loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
"My name is Lu Chen."
After briefly introducing himself, he picked up a file from the desk beside him and threw it on the ground.
"In the west of the city, in the mass graves, three watchmen and five scavengers have been missing in succession for the past month. No one has been found alive, and no body has been found dead. After investigation, it is suspected that evil spirits were at work. Two groups of Imperial Guard came to investigate before and after this case. One died and three were injured. So far, no results have been found. It has become an unsolved case."
Upon hearing "Mass Graves in the West of the City", the expressions of several veterans changed slightly.
The place is very evil and has a strong negative energy. It is said that many people who died violently are buried there. Ordinary Imperial Guard would not dare to approach it easily.
The new Centurion took on such a hot potato on the first day he took office?
"Three days."
Lu Chen stretched out three fingers and spoke in a cold tone without any emotion.
"I will give you and myself three days. Within three days, we will solve this case and kill the evil spirits."
As soon as he finished speaking, a tall Imperial Guard with a scar on his face couldn't help but stood up and said with his hands raised, "Master Lu, I am not afraid of Non-Self and others. It's just that the mass grave is evil and weird, and among the brothers who were injured before, there are many masters of Bone Forging. If we go there rashly, I'm afraid..."
He didn't finish his words, but his meaning was clear - he was going to die.
Lu Chen's eyes fell on him, not angry, just looking at him calmly.
The next moment, an invisible momentum, centered on Lu Chen, suddenly broke out!
Boom!
The air in the entire hall seemed to solidify instantly and became as heavy as mercury.
The scar-faced man Imperial Guard felt an invisible mountain pressing down on his shoulders. His legs softened uncontrollably, and with a "pop", he fell to his knees directly!
The expressions of the remaining nine people also changed drastically, and each of them was breathing rapidly. They felt like a fish being strangled by the throat, and it became extremely difficult to even stand.
This... what a terrifying momentum this is!
Just by showing off their momentum, the ten elite Imperial Guard were overwhelmed and unable to hold their heads up!
What level of strength has this new Mr. Lu achieved?
Lu Chen stood up slowly, walked step by step to the scarred face, and looked at him condescendingly.
"I'll say it again."
"The case will be solved within three days."
"Violators will be punished by military law."
After speaking, he regained his momentum, and the oppressive atmosphere in the hall instantly relaxed.
Everyone was breathing heavily, and the eyes they looked at Lu Chen had changed from initial contempt and scrutiny to complete awe and fear.
Lu Chen returned to the main seat, took out ten ingots of official silver from his arms, and threw them on the table.
"After the deed is completed, each person will be rewarded with ten taels of silver and one additional credit. Now, go down and get ready."
Use both kindness and power, thunderous means.
At this moment, everyone understood that this young Centurion was a real dragon crossing the river.
After everyone retreated in fear, an old Imperial Guard, who was about forty years old and had an ordinary appearance but lively eyes, hesitated for a moment and then turned back.
"Master Lu." He bowed cautiously and said, "The villain Ma Quan has been working for Demon Suppression Division for twenty years and is quite familiar with Nanling Prefecture."
"I heard that everyone has some needs, but I don't know if I should talk about it or not."
Lu Chen raised his eyes and glanced at him, motioning for him to continue.
Ma Quan swallowed and lowered his voice. "Sir, if you want to find some shady things on the market, such as... some special medicinal materials, I know a place."
Lu Chen's heart stirred, but his face remained calm. "Say."
"Under Nanling Prefecture, there is a 'Ghost Market'. There are dragons and snakes mixed together, and the three religions and nine streams gather. As long as you can afford the price, whether it is the inner elixir of the demon, the forbidden Cultivation Method, or even... the kind of rare treasure from the evil place you want, you can probably find it."
Ma Quan paused and then added, "It's just that Ghost Market the water is deep and there are many rules. Everyone who goes in must wear a mask. No one knows the true identity of the other person. Moreover, gangsters and gangsters are common inside, and it is extremely dangerous."
The corners of Lu Chen's mouth rose slightly and unnoticeably.
Ghost Market...
Just in time, it saves me the trouble of having to find out again.