"Old Sword Saint has granted me a stroke of fortune?"
As Zhuo Hang's words fell, a flicker of surprise appeared in Lu Yuan's eyes.
It seemed that news of his killing Jin Sheng in the secret realm had not only reached the Sword Hanging Division headquarters, but had also brought him to the Old Sword Saint's attention.
"This mission will also serve as a test for you. If you can complete it, not only will you receive fifty thousand merit points, but you will also be allowed to comprehend a sword move passed down by the Sword Master!"
Zhuo Hang looked at Lu Yuan and added, "Of course, if you truly do not wish to go, I will not force you!"
"I'll go!"
Lu Yuan did not hesitate for long before answering directly.
Leaving aside the fifty thousand merit points, the Old Sword Saint's inherited sword move alone was enough to stir his heart.
Besides, it was time for him to pay a visit to the Chu Family in Shangwu Prefecture.
"Very good!"
Zhuo Hang nodded in satisfaction. "From this moment onward, you will be promoted directly to Silver Sword Envoy. On this trip to Shangwu Prefecture, you may freely mobilize all the forces of Tianshui Guard Station."
"There's such a bonus?"
Lu Yuan's gaze shifted slightly. He had not expected this unexpected delight.
Advancing from Bronze Sword Envoy to Silver Sword Envoy meant not only that his official rank had risen directly from Subordinate Sixth Rank to Fourth Rank, greatly expanding his authority, but also that he now outranked other officials by one level. He could freely command any civil or military official below Third Rank.
Furthermore, his monthly base merit points had risen from one thousand to three thousand.
With this, even without using those sacred medicines, he