Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 188 - 14 Very good! Such a role model, how can one not reward?

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Shen Qing?

Huang Furo vaguely remembered the name.

If he wasn't mistaken, this was the foreigner who came to the Military Department seeking a job a month ago.

At that time, due to the shortage of positions in the Military Department, he had her arrange him to the Guardian Martial Department. Unexpectedly, he turned out to have such abilities.

Huang Furo unconsciously gave Shen Qing a few more glances.

Speaking of which, this was her first time seeing this foreigner.

She had to admit, this person was quite handsome.

After a while, Commander Jia Zhiping, who sat in the main seat, instinctively leaned forward and squinted, asking, "You said you killed the Eagle Demon?"

"Yes!" Shen Qing cupped his fists with both hands, becoming increasingly respectful, "The Eagle Demon's corpse has been brought over, I hope you will review it, my lord."

Commander Jia Zhiping glanced at Chief Officer Zheng Yuanqiu, distrustful, "Go take a look."

He suddenly stood up and walked quickly towards the inner courtyard of the Guardian Martial Department Office.

The inner courtyard of the Guardian Martial Department had already become bustling.

As soon as the people approached the courtyard, they smelled the pervasive scent of blood in the air.

Many officers who hadn't gone outside gathered involuntarily, forming small circles, pointing and whispering about a demon's corpse.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, looking at the size of this Eagle Demon, I fear its wings could cover half the sky! It's much larger than we imagined."

"Isn't it? With such a size, even if it doesn't run away and stands in front of me, I don't think I could be its match. No wonder, we've repeatedly been defeated by this Eagle Demon before."

"I didn't expect it to finally fall into the hands of our Guardian Martial Department."

"This new Sixth Group officer has some skills."

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Just as the officers were discussing intensely, a series of steady and powerful footsteps approached, interrupting everyone's conversation.

Everyone followed the sound and saw Jia Zhiping, Huang Furo, and other important figures from the government office entering the courtyard with steady steps and serious expressions, hurrying to be silent.

They consciously moved to the sides, automatically making way.

And through this path, a large Eagle Demon corpse came into their view.

The Eagle Demon corpse lay quietly on the ground, motionless.

The essence blood on its wounds had dried, and its wings had lost their sheen, no longer radiant.

However, looking at its sharp beak, massive size, and talons, one could still imagine its majestic figure soaring the skies while alive.

"Is this the Eagle Demon you mentioned?" Jia Zhiping's voice wasn't loud, yet it penetrated into everyone's ears, carrying an undeniable authority.

Chief Officer Zheng Yuanqiu stared at the Eagle Demon, his face puzzled, feeling a bit stuck in a difficult situation.

He had just mentioned how difficult the Eagle Demon was to deal with, and Huang Furo had confirmed that dealing with it would require an Innate Martial Master.

Now, here it was, the officer under him had already slain the Eagle Demon that required an Innate Martial Master to be dealt with, the corpse lying before the Commander.

What did this mean?

Previously, this demon calamity had repeatedly appeared, unresolved.

And this Military Commander, as soon as he arrived, it was swiftly slain?

Such coincidence?

Wasn't this person simply justifying his incompetence?

Chief Officer Zheng Yuanqiu scanned the Eagle Demon's corpse, contemplation flashing in his eyes, and after a moment he slowly said, "Reporting to the Commander, this is indeed the Eagle Demon. This demon committed numerous wrongdoings; being executed now truly brings great relief to people's hearts."

Commander Jia Zhiping questioned, "Didn't you just say this demon was hard to handle, requiring an Innate Martial Master?"

"Hahaha." Zheng Yuanqiu laughed heartily, "This is all due to Lord Huangfu."

"Me?" Huang Furo's eyes were filled with confusion.

"Commander, you may not know. Officer Shen was recommended by Lord Huangfu. I immediately saw his remarkable ability. When the demon incident occurred at Baili Village today, I sent Officer Shen first thing, and sure enough, he didn't disappoint. Officer Shen is extremely capable, slaying the troublesome Eagle Demon in just one day."

"Honestly, I was also taken aback by Officer Shen's efficiency in slaying the demon today."

With this one sentence, Zheng Yuanqiu managed to praise both Jia Zhiping and Huang Furo, making it hard for anyone to nitpick.

This Eagle Demon was very troublesome, but I recognized talent and employed it well, unexpectedly slaying the Eagle Demon.

It was the first time I realized, I was also surprised.

I didn't say a single false word.

After Zheng Yuanqiu's explanation, Commander Jia Zhiping found some logic, readily accepting it without further contemplation.

In his view, the process wasn't important, the result sufficed.

Jia Zhiping intently looked Shen Qing up and down, noting that Shen Qing was only in the Qi Cultivation Realm, not yet even having gathered a Qi Sea. He asked, smiling, "How did you hunt the Eagle Demon?"

Shen Qing, hearing the words "Commander," already guessed the identity of the middle-aged man before him to be the newly appointed Military Commander of Yongzhou by the Great Zhou Court.

An Innate Realm Martial Master.

One of the top figures in Yongzhou City.

He dared not slack, stepping forward with cupped fists and respectfully saying, "My cultivation is average, but I am skilled in archery. I have a Heavy Bow, which draws fifty shi, perfectly countering these aviary-transformed demons. Thus, I was fortunate to slay the Eagle Demon."

"Good, good, good!" Commander Jia Zhiping rejoiced, "How can such an example go unrewarded?"

Shen Qing stepped back and said, "It's all thanks to the lord's excellent command. I dare not take credit."

"Rest assured, I always reward merit," Commander Jia Zhiping said with his hands behind his back, "Achievements must be rewarded."

Shen Qing kept his head down and did not speak.

Jia Zhiping looked at Shen Qing and said, "Since you haven't yet broken through to the Qi Hai Realm, as a reward for slaying the demon, I'm allowing you to observe in the Martial Arts Hall for three days and learn a martial art without needing an Elixir or Silver Tael. Furthermore, your official salary for this month will be doubled."

Shen Qing quickly expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, my lord."

Jia Zhiping was pleased to see his subordinates work so efficiently.

The Great Zhou's grassroots needed such capable officials.

Such officials I must have under control.

Jia Zhiping gave Shen Qing a lookover, remembering his face and name thoroughly, planning to promote him more in the future.

"Lord Huangfu, bring some personnel with me to Baili Village to check things over, verify some matters, and clean up the scene."

"Yes, Commander."

"Let's go."

Seeing Jia Zhiping and others about to leave, Shen Qing went over to Zheng Yuanqiu, lowered his voice and said, "Chief Officer, isn't the Eagle Demon's corpse a valuable item? Shouldn't we give some to the Commander?"

Zheng Yuanqiu immediately reacted.

Had Shen Qing not mentioned it, he might have forgotten.

Zheng Yuanqiu hurriedly said, "Commander, the Eagle Demon corpse is of no use to me, why don't you take it?"

Jia Zhiping remained silent and continued towards the exit without a word.

Zheng Yuanqiu understood his intentions, reluctantly instructing the attendants, "Immediately prepare to move this Eagle Demon corpse to the Commander's residence."

The many attendants in the Military Department promptly agreed.

Leading the way, Huang Furo glanced back at Shen Qing.

Shen Qing sensed it and met her gaze.

Huang Furo retracted her gaze silently, not saying more, and left the Guardian Martial Department in strides.

After these people left, Zheng Yuanqiu breathed a sigh of relief; this time it was a narrow escape.

He patted Shen Qing's shoulder, happily saying, "Well done."

Shen Qing kept his head low, humbly not taking credit.

This behavior greatly pleased Zheng Yuanqiu.

In reality, he didn't know, Shen Qing was also very pleased.

Now that Zheng Yuanqiu gave the Eagle Demon corpse to the Commander, anything like the Demon Core had nothing to do with him anymore.

Even if Jia Zhiping discovered something amiss, Zheng Yuanqiu would take the blame.

It wouldn't be related to him.

The items obtained from the Eagle Demon could now be kept openly and righteously.

Perfect.

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