Lord Fu?
Chen Ping'an was stunned for a moment.
However, judging by Chang Zheng's demeanor, it was clear that the young man's identity was not ordinary.
Chen Ping'an also followed Chang Zheng's example, cupping his fists and bowing to the newcomer.
Their greetings and bows did not attract the young man's attention; he simply walked past them and headed directly for the door.
"That was close!"
Chang Zheng straightened his body.
Chen Ping'an was about to ask curiously when he saw the young man, who had just passed them, suddenly turn his head.
His gaze fell directly on Chen Ping'an.
"Who are you? I haven't seen you before."
The young man's steps halted, and the crowd surrounding him also stopped, their gazes uniformly turning towards Chen Ping'an.
Just as Chen Ping'an was about to speak, Chang Zheng preempted him.
"Replying to Lord Fu, Chen Squad Leader is on duty in Nanquan Lane below.
It's normal that you haven't seen him."
"Oh?"
Fu Yuanming scrutinized Chen Ping'an.
"Is Lord Mu going to see him?"
"Replying to Lord Fu, that is correct."
Chang Zheng lowered his head, his expression unreadable, and replied respectfully.
Upon receiving a positive reply, Fu Yuanming chuckled softly and then led his people away directly.
From beginning to end, Chen Ping'an did not utter a single word.
Chang Zheng also kept his head down and remained silent until Fu Yuanming walked out of the Zhenfu Division gate; only then did he look up and pull Chen Ping'an inside.
"Brother Chang, who was that person just now?"
"Lord Fu is the Deputy Total Affairs Office of the Nancheng Suppression Office, his status is second only to the Chief Warrant Officer!"
"Deputy Total Affairs Office?"
Chen Ping'an looked back, but Fu Yuanming's figure was long gone.
"Lord Fu and the Chief Warrant Officer don't get along very well, Chen Squad Leader, be careful if you ever encounter Lord Fu alone."
Chang Zheng revealed an important piece of information.
Don't get along?
Just as Chen Ping'an wanted to learn more about the situation, the two had already reached their destination.
"Chen Squad Leader, I've brought you this far."
"Thank you, Brother Chang."
Chen Ping'an cupped his fists in a bow and then walked upstairs.
Upon reaching the third floor, he was still led by the woman named Xiaodie, who was wearing a special uniform.
Unlike last time, Chen Ping'an, who had now reached Qi and Blood Fifth Stage Perfection, finally discerned the opponent's martial arts Realm.
Qi and Blood Fifth Stage Perfection!
This young lady, who seemed like a maidservant, was actually a martial arts expert at Qi and Blood Fifth Stage Perfection!
She was just one step away from entering Qi Blood Sixth Stage! Becoming the supervisor of various Squad Leader offices in the Nancheng Suppression Office.
Chen Ping'an was led to the room by this Miss Xiaodie.
Mu Wanjun was seated at the head of the table, holding a book and carefully flipping through it.
"Chief Warrant Officer."
Chen Ping'an bowed and greeted her.
"Mm."
Mu Wanjun nodded lightly, showing no intention of putting down the book in her hand.
Chen Ping'an was not in a hurry and stood quietly in place, waiting.
His eyesight was excellent; although there was a distance between them, he could clearly see the name of the book.
On the cover of the book, several large characters were written in a flourishing Dragon and Phoenix style.
Canglong State, New Talent Rankings.
New Talent Rankings?
A hint of doubt flashed through Chen Ping'an's mind.
Mu Wanjun did not make Chen Ping'an wait too long; she put down the book in her hand, and her gaze fell on Chen Ping'an.
Here it comes!
Chen Ping'an's expression showed a timely flicker of nervousness, but his heart was at ease.
His outwardly displayed martial arts Realm, with the help of the Golden Finger panel, had long been controlled to the level of Qi Blood Third Stage Perfection.
"Qi Blood Third Stage Perfection."
Mu Wanjun quickly confirmed Chen Ping'an's current martial arts Realm.
"To what extent have you Cultivated your blade techniques?"
"Replying to the Lord, just recently, the Gongmen Thirteen Blades has already been Cultivated to the Perfection Realm!"
Chen Ping'an answered truthfully.
"Perfection Realm!?"
A hint of surprise flashed across Mu Wanjun's face.
Although the Gongmen Thirteen Blades was only the standard blade technique for Zhenfu Division Yamen Runners, it was not easy to Cultivate it to the Perfection level.
Even with decades of diligent practice, a person of ordinary talent would find it difficult to Cultivate the blade technique to Perfection.
How long had Chen Ping'an been practicing his blade technique, and it was already at Perfection?
Mu Wanjun was somewhat surprised.
"Show me your display!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping'an did not hesitate at all, drew the saber from his waist, and immediately began to display his blade technique on the spot.
His Gongmen Thirteen Blades was genuinely at the Perfection level, and while its display didn't involve much showmanship, every move was lethal and incredibly sharp.
"Good! Very good! It is indeed a blade technique at the Perfection level.
Chen Ping'an! You are very good.
Your martial arts Genius is very good, even better than I had initially expected! Even compared to me, it's hard to tell who is superior."
Mu Wanjun stood up, scrutinizing Chen Ping'an, her eyes filled with delight.
In Weishui County City, there were countless so-called Geniuses.
But even so, among the younger generation in Weishui County City, Mu Wanjun's Genius could steadily rank among the top ten!
To say that his future achievements would not be inferior to Mu Wanjun's meant that Chen Ping'an had received Mu Wanjun's high recognition, giving him a very high evaluation.
"If you had been exposed to martial arts earlier, your future achievements would probably never be inferior to mine.
But now... it's too late to start, and your future achievements will probably be greatly diminished.
What a pity, what a pity..."
At this point, Mu Wanjun couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
Chen Ping'an's Genius far exceeded her initial expectations.
If it weren't for his humble origins, with his Genius, if he had been born into a prominent Family in the Inner City, any Family would have meticulously nurtured him.
By his current age, he would probably have already broken through to the Inner Qi Realm!
But, what a pity!
However, even so, he should still have a great chance to Breakthrough the Qi and Blood barrier and enter the Inner Qi Realm!
"Lord, Chen is content to have stepped onto the martial Dao and embarked on the path of Cultivation in this life.
As for future achievements, time will tell.
Instead of worrying needlessly and blaming others, it's better to focus on the present and proceed steadily.
The Lord need not feel regretful."
Chen Ping'an appeared somewhat indifferent.
What great spirit!
Mu Wanjun thought even more highly of Chen Ping'an.
"Well said, instead of worrying needlessly and blaming others, it's better to focus on the present and proceed steadily.
Putting aside what the future holds, let's talk about the present.
Chen Ping'an, you truly gave me a surprise.
Qi Blood Third Stage Perfection, Gongmen Thirteen Blades Perfection!
In terms of overall strength, you can probably rival a Martial Artist with Qi and Blood Fourth Level."
Indeed, a Perfection level Gongmen Thirteen Blades was still relatively rare.
Even Zheng Chatou, who was at the Martial Artist with Qi and Blood Fourth Level back then, was still a little short of Gongmen Thirteen Blades Perfection.
"You have rendered meritorious service in annihilating the Ten Thousand Demons Sect stronghold, and according to regulations, you should be rewarded.
This time I called you here, I wanted to hear your thoughts.
But now it seems, it's not necessary."
Mu Wanjun slowly walked in front of Chen Ping'an.
"Blade technique Perfection, martial arts Realm Qi Blood Third Stage Perfection!
Both Genius and Comprehension Ability are top-notch.
Although your seniority is still a bit lacking, it's enough to be a Petty Officer Candidate!"
"For this merit, I will promote you to Petty Officer Candidate of the Nanquan Lane Garrison Office!"
Mu Wanjun stopped in front of Chen Ping'an, her beautiful eyes fixed on him.
"Chen Ping'an, what do you think?"
"I will do whatever the Lord commands."
Chen Ping'an, full of vigor and beaming, cupped his fists and responded loudly.
