Chapter One, Fifteen Years

Spent a little money to establish connections, allowing Zhang Ronghua to replace him in his position at the Jiaolong Guard

Hmm. Zhang Ronghua nodded in satisfaction

"Put away the malevolent energy about you; if it attracts the patrolling troops, we will have no good outcome!" The middle-aged man expressed his displeasure.

Looking disdainfully around, it was pitch black all around, and this place was so remote that not a single person could be seen, not even a shadow of a ghost.

In a state of helplessness

His name is Zhang Ronghua, and he is a time traveler

The nearby Jiaolong Guards are all quite astute; after two years of interaction, they have come to understand this gentleman's temperament. Whenever he conducts inspections, they deliberately create a bit of commotion.

Clear and bright vision

Each stands tall with their heads held high, their gazes sharp, embodying an unprecedented spirit

I want you to do one thing said the middle-aged man

Zhang Ronghua played with the jade bottle in his hand, opened the cork, and a rich medicinal fragrance materialized, manifesting an extraordinary phenomenon. He then capped the bottle again and tucked it into his bosom, facing their inquiring gazes: "Is there more?"

Martial arts are divided into six realms: a preliminary glimpse of the path, a slight achievement, mastery of the craft, transcendence, returning to simplicity, and the technique approaching the Dao

Three years ago

As for the front hall and the central hall, each is similarly guarded by a military marquis, leading a battalion of the Dragon Guards.

Exit the East Palace through the back door

The rules within the Dragon Guard are also quite simple: the strong rise, while the mediocre fall

Arrived at the Marriage Bridge here

Out of caution, I still chose to conceal the malevolent aura that was revealed.

He is the Crown Prince, the heir to the Great Xia. Once we take on this deal, there will be no place for the Earth Fiends to hide in the entire Xia Kingdom

Just in time, as the shift was about to change, Zhang Ronghua changed into a set of blue robes in the dormitory, casually tying her long hair up with a thin string

Ah! If only I could control this little golden crow, making it finish work sooner so that I could also end my shift.

Still very young, looks to be only fifteen years old

The setting sun is infinitely red, but the speed of its descent is too slow. The evening glow dyes the vast sky red, reflecting a beautiful scene.

Following the source of the malevolent energy, in the yard one hundred meters away, the energy thickens into substance, forming a massive dark cloud above the yard

Seeing the old ghost still wanted to raise the price, the middle-aged man flicked his sleeves and coldly snorted: "Don't take advantage of the situation! This is the bottom line; if you earth spirits do not take this job, I believe the underworld would be very willing to."

Say

"Your temperament is too impatient. I was just about to agree, but you have already shown a displeased expression. However, you must first pay a deposit, and after the matter is accomplished, you will give me the other Tianjie Dan medicine." said the old ghost

After fifteen years of diligent practice, I have broken through from the first level of the acquired realm to the first level of the celestial being realm

From infancy, his golden finger has been activated, straightforward and unrefined; with each passing day, his innate talent increases by a small measure. Now, after fifteen years, his talent has reached 5,475 points

A single meal can satisfy hunger, but being consistently well-fed is essential; I believe you understand this principle as well

Heard a noise

two pieces

"You are too timid," the old ghost mocked

Moreover, the treatment of military officials is quite generous, and they have the opportunity to access the Dragon Guard's armory to cultivate more advanced martial arts. As a result, they are able to defeat their competitors and secure this position

Eastern Palace, Rear Hall

The middle-aged man took out a jade bottle and threw it over.

Zhang Ronghua sat down, took a banana from his pocket, which he had obtained from the East Palace during the last shift. He peeled the skin and began to eat, watching them with great interest, not in a hurry to take action, but first wanting to understand what mischief they were planning.

A pair of tiger-like eyes, cold light flickering, sharp as a keen sword, embodying iron blood and ferocity, exuding a powerful aura. They are unlike the ordinary imperial guards, and even their armor reflects this distinction.

Found it. Zhang Ronghua walked over.

Fifteen years ago, he crossed over to the Great Xia Dynasty as merely an infant. His father was a veteran of the Dragon Guard, and his mother was the daughter of a wealthy family. Their family background could only be described as average, not comparable to those of official families.

Yet none of the palace maids are as beautiful; each palace maid is comparable to a top-tier celebrity, dressed in strapless low-cut gowns, exposing their arms and calves to the air

The black battle armor features a dragon on the chest, with a sword hanging at the waist. The entire sword is as dark as ink, and there is a notch at the hilt that resembles the open mouth of the dragon. Commonly known as the Dragon Armor and Dragon Sword, they are also the most elite troops of the Great Xia— the Dragon Guard

The First Battalion of the Imperial Guard is stationed at various critical points, maintaining vigilance and defense

Stop and take a moment

Zhang Ronghua desires to better engage in idleness, and it is essential for him to possess power in his hands. Only then can others not command him; instead, he can arrange for others. Furthermore, he can take advantage of inspections to lazily shirk responsibilities under the guise of authority.

Spread rumors, claiming that the Crown Prince is a daughter, and ensure that this matter reaches every corner of the capital within three days

There are one hundred men in the battalion, and a military commander is appointed

One must at least appear to be working while slacking off, so as not to give others a chance to find fault.

With a cold expression and an impassive face, the dragon boots tread upon the golden-patterned bricks, producing a rustling sound.

At this moment, their military leader stood in a corner, his gaze languid, as if he were idly passing time at work.

Like a superior inspecting their own backyard, they strolled through the rear hall.

Took a stroll around

Just as Old Ghost was about to go and retrieve it, a tremendous suction force came from afar, taking away the Heavenly Step Elixir.

Do not say that it has not been discovered; even if it is stumbled upon by the patrolling troops, what can be done? Mere commoners, I can easily eliminate them at will

In the yard

Regardless of the cultivation method practiced, one can master it at a glance and achieve great success in just one night, even the most difficult techniques are no exception

I have stayed here for nearly half an hour

The rear hall is spacious, and the scenery is beautiful

Outside the Eastern Palace, there are also two battalions of the Jiaolong Guard. The Fifth Battalion consists of one company, with five hundred men, and is led by a Sima, who is also their commander

As the fifteenth day approaches, the moon tonight is very round. Under the illumination of the moonlight, the river water shimmers with a glistening surface, rippling with a layer of silver light. A gust of night wind blows, and Zhang Ronghua senses an added chill of ominous energy in the air

An old man dressed in a black robe, with only his two eyes visible, is known as Old Ghost, a member of the Earth Fiend organization

After serving as a member of the Dragon Guard for one year, the newly appointed military commander was unfortunately killed during a demonic disturbance in the capital city

He has a residence in the capital, where his father worked for a lifetime in the Imperial Dragon Guard, receiving considerable kickbacks. In addition to some gray income and gifts from his maternal grandfather's family, he purchased a large courtyard with three entrances and exits in a prosperous area of the capital

On the eaves

When one achieves great success, one can see through illusions and directly point to the original source

A celestial elixir!

Three steps away from him stood a middle-aged man, his true identity concealed by a set of night attire

This is a secret art related to the pupils, obtained three years ago by slaying a demon, and has been cultivated to a level approaching mastery.

His father suffered a recurrence of an old injury in his youth. Although it was treated, the doctor advised that he should avoid engaging in combat if possible. Should he resort to fighting, it could exacerbate the old injury, and he would only be able to exert seventy to eighty percent of his full strength.

Generally, he does not reside in the East Palace due to numerous matters

The cultivation realms are divided into the Postnatal Realm, Innate Realm, Master Realm, Grandmaster Realm, and Celestial Realm, with each realm further divided into ten levels