Chapter 108 Training Results

The Imperial Palace, the Hundred Beast Garden.

The biting cold wind whipped at faces, making it hard to open one's eyes.

Jiang Chen stepped down from the dragon palanquin, immediately feeling the temperature on his body drop by half. He frowned and instructed into the carriage.

"Mu Xi, it's cold outside. Put on my tiger-skin cloak before you get down."

Before he finished speaking, the tightly closed carriage curtain was lifted, and Yang Mu Xi, wearing a thin Taoist robe, nimbly jumped off the carriage shaft, tossing the heavy fur cloak in her hand to Jiang Chen.

"You should wear it yourself. I have true qi protecting me; a mere cold wind is nothing. But you're not so lucky."

Saying that, she glanced sideways at Jiang Chen, frowning. "Your martial skills are mediocre, and although your true qi is pure, you haven't accumulated enough. It can only barely protect your heart... Jiang Chen, I advise you to spend less time in the harem and more time meditating, improving your strength."

"It's better to rely on yourself than to rely on others. You can't always depend on others to guarantee your safety, can you?"

Although the words weren't pleasant, the principle was sound.

Knowing that Yang Mu Xi was concerned about him, Jiang Chen wasn't angry, and chuckled. "Understood! Your wife's orders are my command!"

"Ah, this fur cloak is so warm. My judgment is indeed correct. My head wife is beautiful, strong, and knows how to care for her husband, sharing his burdens..."

"Jiang Chen!"

Yang Mu Xi's cheeks flushed red from the teasing. She scolded him with feigned anger and changed the subject. "Aren't you here to inspect the training results? Why are you talking nonsense?!"

"If you keep acting improperly, I'm leaving!"

Hearing this, Jiang Chen immediately put away his playful expression. "Alright, alright, I won't say anymore. Let's talk business."

"Didn't you say that everyone was here when we were in the Hall of Diligent Governance? Why don't I see them?"

Mentioning business, Yang Mu Xi couldn't bother being angry. A rare look of smugness appeared on her pretty face. Under Jiang Chen's questioning gaze, she gently clapped her hands.

"Come out, everyone!"

As her voice fell, dozens of sounds of rushing wind instantly rang out around the carriage, mixing with the howling wind and exploding in everyone's ears, making them reflexively raise their heads and look around.

In that short moment, several dozen dark figures had appeared on the previously empty imperial road in front of them.

Tall, sturdy warriors, surrounded by an aura of slaughter, made it impossible to look directly at them.

Logically speaking, such conspicuous figures couldn't possibly be ignored.

But the miracle was that, before Yang Mu Xi gave the order, even the elite guards among the imperial guards who were protecting Jiang Chen hadn't noticed such a group of dangerous figures lurking around them.

Realizing this, cold sweat couldn't help but break out on their foreheads. They were shocked, but also relieved. Relieved that these guys were colleagues, not rebels come to assassinate His Majesty.

Unlike the complex emotions of his subordinates, Jiang Chen's heart was filled with joy!

Although he trusted Yang Mu Xi's ability and believed that she wouldn't let him down, these Imperial City Division guards, who seemed to have been reborn, far exceeded his expectations.

Putting aside everything else, the fact that they could hide for so long under the noses of the dark guards and imperial guards was enough to call it unfathomable!

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"We have completed our training and have come to report to Your Majesty, to serve Your Majesty!"

Low and orderly voices rang out. On the imperial road, the Imperial City Division guards in black uniforms knelt on one knee and respectfully saluted Jiang Chen, their voices filled with undisguised excitement.

What man didn't have the desire to achieve merit and establish a career?

They had endured hardship, training day and night, all for today, wasn't it?

As long as they officially became members of the Imperial City Division, changed their social standing, and brought honor to their wives and children, they would all have hope!

Infected by the excitement of this group of people, a surge of passion also rose in Jiang Chen's heart. "Good! Your transformation is a great surprise to me!"

"Originally, I was still a little hesitant, unsure whether starting to train you from scratch was the right choice. After all, just a few months ago, you were all ordinary people who had never been exposed to martial arts."

"Over these days, I've had doubts and suspicions from time to time, wondering if I should continue to trust you... But today, all these questions have been answered!"

"You have used your own efforts and progress to complete an amazing transformation, proving with facts that my choice was not wrong!"

Saying this, Jiang Chen paused, his majestic gaze sweeping over the Imperial City Division guards on the imperial road, making sure that their excitement had reached a peak, before slowly speaking his closing remarks.

"I want to forge you into the sharpest blade, to eliminate all corrupt officials and rebels in the world, and to create a prosperous age for Great Wei!"

"This is my expectation for the Imperial City Division, and it is also my expectation for you."

"I hope that in the future, you can live up to my hopes and not fail the mission on your shoulders, just as you do now!"

A series of heartfelt words completely ignited the emotions of the Imperial City Division guards.

They looked at Jiang Chen with reverence, filled with gratitude for this emperor who had given them a new life and a bright future.

"Yes, we are willing to be Your Majesty's blade, to serve Your Majesty with all our hearts and minds, even unto death!"

The loud vows, like thunder, startled countless birds in the surrounding area.

If Jiang Chen hadn't chosen a secluded enough place, this shout alone would have informed half the palace of the establishment of the Imperial City Division.

For the sake of secrecy, Jiang Chen didn't let them vent their emotions. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be silent, and said seriously, "It's getting late. I won't say any more idle words. Show me all the skills you've learned."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" All the Imperial City Division guards shouted in unison.

Swish!

The Imperial City Division guard kneeling in the front row lightly leaped, jumping onto the treetops in the blink of an eye, his feet firmly planted on the branches, unmoving even in the wind!

Seeing this, Jiang Chen's eyes lit up.

Just as he was about to approach for a closer look, another Imperial City Division guard took action, using fallen leaves on the ground as concealed weapons to pierce through a passing sparrow a hundred paces away!

While he was demonstrating, the rest of the people weren't idle either. More than a dozen of them flickered and disappeared from their original positions, then suddenly reappeared around Jiang Chen's dragon palanquin.

Scaring the eunuchs and palace maids guarding the carriage until their faces turned pale.

More than eighty people, using all sorts of means to demonstrate their skills in concealed weapons, lightness skills, concealment, protection, assassination, and other abilities!

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were human killing machines!

Jiang Chen was so excited that he hugged Yang Mu Xi beside him and leaned over to kiss her.

"Mu Xi, ah, Mu Xi, you've really helped me a lot."

"They all say, 'Marry a wife for her virtue.' The ancients didn't deceive me. With you as my virtuous helper, the rise of the Imperial City Division is just around the corner!"

Yang Mu Xi didn't expect to be molested in public. She was stunned in place, not even reacting to Jiang Chen's words.

After a long while, she finally woke up amidst the incredulous gazes of the Imperial City Division guards, her pretty face reddening with shame and anger. She glared at Jiang Chen reproachfully.

"Jiang Chen, you lecher, take this!"