I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World

Xu Cunbao's gaze toward Wu Yunfei was filled with thick anger.

This guy was a bit too greedy for his own good!

You wanted Smoke Wave Prefecture, fine, Han Zheng willingly gave Smoke Wave Prefecture to your disciple.

And now that I've offered Han Zheng the Kui Character Camp, you actually jump out to oppose it, that's a bit over the line.

Xu Cunbao said coldly, "Seniority? Does our Demon Cleansing Bureau rely on seniority to get by?

If we're talking about seniority, who in the entire Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department has more seniority than me?

What, shouldn't I be able to command Chen Zhenfu too?

Aside from that vague notion of seniority, in what way is Han Zheng inferior?

When he was at the Kai Ping Prefecture headquarters, he had already achieved numerous military exploits, and after going to Smoke Wave Prefecture, he slew demons, stabilized Martial World forces, and even found the murderer of the previous Demon Sweeping Captain Liao Hongsheng.

Han Zheng's command of the Kui Character Camp is entirely justified!

In our Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department, there has never been a rule that one's position is determined merely by seniority!

Lord Wu, if you really want to talk about seniority, then I shall compare seniority with you!

I also feel that Cui Zeyuan lacks sufficient experience, and isn't qualified to take charge of Smoke Wave Prefecture!

Now there's also Demon Sweeping Colonel Pei Xiuyuan in Smoke Wave Prefecture, who has been there for many years. Talking about seniority, it seems it should be his turn to take charge of Smoke Wave Prefecture, right?"

Xu Cunbao was truly angered. These fellows still wanted to confront him regarding seniority? Who could outmatch him in that respect?

At this time, Han Zheng actually felt like laughing.

Luckily Pei Xiuyuan wasn't here, otherwise he would die laughing if he heard Xu Cunbao's words.

He had always thought that the headquarters had forgotten about him, yet Xu Cunbao still remembered Pei Xiuyuan.

"Yo, yo, yo, Xu Cunbao, this old champ, is suddenly so imposing now? He used to be a really nice guy, soft and gentle."

The voice of Yan Xuankong rang in Han Zheng's mind, somewhat teasing and also a bit wistful.

The current situation in the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department was completely different from what it had been when he was in charge.

Xu Cunbao was the only acquaintance he had seen so far, giving him a sense of how things had changed, and people had moved on.

Han Zheng did not respond to Yan Xuankong; this guy was too talkative. Claiming to be in hibernation, but in reality, he was always paying attention to the outside world, truly an unreliable character.

At that moment, Wu Yunfei's expression darkened, and he frowned, "Elder Xu, you are being unreasonable now. I wasn't talking about seniority in that sense, but at least comparable to the majority of the younger generation in the Demon Cleansing Bureau, right?

Han Zheng has joined the Demon Cleansing Bureau for less than half a year, his experience isn't even comparable to those in the Reserve Camp of the Xuanjia Guard.

To let him command a battalion at such a young age, I am worried he might lack experience.

The Kui Character Camp is different from garrisoning a State Mansion.

The State Mansion mainly focuses on defense, while the Kui Character Camp is on the offensive, handling some rather tricky tasks.

One mistake could cost the lives of countless people!

I am not denying Han Zheng; I just want Elder Xu to reconsider carefully, not to favoritism."

Xu Cunbao's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

Wu Yunfei arranged for his own disciple to go to Smoke Wave Prefecture, but now accused him of favoritism—outrageous!

At this moment, Wen Tingyun suddenly spoke up, taking out a document.

"Chen Zhenfu is the one who proposed Han Zheng to take charge of the Kui Character Camp, not our suggestion. This is his reply, Lord Wu, if you don't trust it, you can take a look.

Moreover, Chen Zhenfu also said not to overdo things. He's satisfied your demand for Smoke Wave Prefecture, so don't be insatiably greedy for more!"

Wu Yunfei gave the document a glance, then looked again at Wen Tingyun, who was smiling but not smiling, and then at Xu Cunbao, who was no longer raging. His face immediately darkened.

These two had planned against him!

They had deliberately not mentioned Han Zheng taking charge of the Kui Character Camp before, nor said that the appointment was personally issued by Chen Baxian.

Just now, he argued with Xu Cunbao over these matters; now, it reflected poorly on him, appearing petty and unreasonable in the eyes of everyone—a loss of face!

Lu Tianfang and Pang Zhen exchanged glances beside him, both feeling relieved.

Lucky they hadn't been hasty to speak, otherwise, they would have been the ones embarrassed.

"Since it's Chen Zhenfu's suggestion, then I have no objections."

Wu Yunfei spoke sullenly and then fell silent.

Han Zheng smiled and walked forward, saying, "Thank you, esteemed officials, and please rest assured. Although I may be junior in rank, my experience is not insubstantial.

At Smoke Wave Prefecture, I wasn't just on defense, but constantly on the offensive."

Wu Yunfei gave Han Zheng a deep look, impressed by the young man's audacity!

He even dared to mock him!

Xu Cunbao smiled at Han Zheng and, picking up a document, said indifferently, "Former Team Leaders of Jue Character Camp, Si Xingyan and Tang Jue, have been promoted to Demon Sweeping Captains and will jointly command the Jue Character Camp."

The Jue Character Camp was second only to the Kui Character Camp within the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department, likewise composed of the elite of the elite.

The appointments of Si Xingyan and Tang Jue had been agreed upon yesterday.

Both of them qualified to independently command a camp or to garrison a region.

But all the good places were taken, and the place with great potential, Smoke Wave Prefecture, had already been claimed by Cui Zeyuan.

If they were to command a camp, they didn't want to go to a weaker one, while taking charge of the Jue Character Camp was also somewhat reluctant for everyone; so they decided to team up without distinguishing seniority.

After Si Xingyan and Tang Jue accepted their orders, Xu Cunbao immediately waved his hand, declaring the meeting over, and Han Zheng was left behind separately.

"Han Zheng, this is a bit unfair for you. You managed Smoke Wave Prefecture so well, yet you can only hand it over to someone else."

Xu Cunbao felt somewhat guilty.

He had lived his life without contention, and now, near the end, was pressed so hard by others.

Han Zheng shook his head and said, "Elder Xu, please do not speak like this. Although I've lost Smoke Wave Prefecture, Chen Zhenfu has given me command of the Kui Character Camp.

Serving in the Kui Character Camp will allow better opportunities than being in Smoke Wave Prefecture."

"It's good that you can think this way."

Xu Cunbao nodded, satisfied.

He had not expected Han Zheng to be so understanding.

"Oh, this is my token. You can take it anytime to the Guardian Storage and select the resources you want to exchange.

I've recorded every bit of merit you've earned during your time in Smoke Wave Prefecture."

Xu Cunbao mentioned this, and Han Zheng almost forgot that he had accumulated a large number of Merit Points.

Previously at the headquarters, he would exchange his Merit Points for resources.

Having spent so much time in the provinces, he had almost forgotten to exchange his Merit Points.

In fact, most of the Xuanjia Guards who garrisoned a region would only come to Kai Ping Prefecture once every six months or a year to report on their duties and, incidentally, exchange their Merit Points.

"Thank you, Elder Xu."

After Xu Cunbao comforted Han Zheng a few more words, Han Zheng retreated with the token.

Watching Han Zheng's departing figure, Xu Cunbao sighed, "I still feel somewhat sorry for the young man. He did an outstanding job in Smoke Wave Prefecture, and now, unfortunately, he has to make the bridal gown for someone else."

Wen Tingyun chuckled lightly and said, "Elder Xu, you don't need to take it too much to heart. Han Zheng knows what he's doing far better than anyone else.

Just like Han Zheng said, he wasn't on defense in Smoke Wave Prefecture, but on the offensive. He is a sharp blade that needs to be used in the right place.

Smoke Wave Prefecture has no room for him to maneuver anymore, taking command of the Kui Character Camp is definitely a better choice than managing Smoke Wave Prefecture."

Xu Cunbao shook his head seriously, "It's fine if Han Zheng is willing, but Wu Yunfei broke the rules this time, and rules are rules.

If the Demon Cleansing Bureau can't even ensure basic fairness, what kind of Demon Cleansing Bureau is it?

When Chen Zhenfu returns, I must discuss this matter with him; it can't continue like this!"

At this time, Han Zheng had no idea that Xu Cunbao was so upset about this matter.

He went straight into the Guardian Storage with Xu Cunbao's token to see if there was anything worth exchanging.

Han Zheng had done so much in Smoke Wave Prefecture, and the total of his merits had amounted to an astonishing 33,000 points.

Normally, it would be nearly impossible for most Demon Sweeping Captains in the Xuan Gang Realm to have that many Merit Points.

What Han Zheng had done in Smoke Wave Prefecture was truly remarkable, from slaying demons and eradicating bandits to pacifying sects and noble families—each action was an immense contribution to merit.

Once inside the Guardian Storage, Han Zheng first awakened Yan Xuankong.

"It's time for you to be useful. Help me see which items in this Guardian Storage are the most worthwhile to exchange."