"An extre martial artist with Iron Bone Skill perfected happens to counter the sneak attack techniques of the Snake Race. One could say this snake monster t its match when it encountered you."
The two n in official robes spoke up. Lin Chen rely smiled sheepishly, without responding.
"Lin Chen, these two are Lord Su, Yongfeng County Magistrate, and Lord Yang from the Martial Affairs Office," Su Lingchuan, noticing Lin Chen’s confusion, introduced the two n who spoke, "And this is Magistrate Chu of Raozhou Prefecture, fully in charge of the operation to capture the snake monster."
Lin Chen greeted each one in turn. Upon hearing Lord Su ntion the Lian Family, he inferred correctly that it was indeed the Lian Family who arranged for the snake monster to assassinate him.
"Lin Chen, since you have slain the snake monster, according to our Liang Dynasty’s laws, it is a great achievent. You may request a reward," Magistrate Chu said warmly to Lin Chen, his eyes full of encouragent.
When a leader asks you to request a reward, you would be foolish to do so.
This was sothing Lin Chen understood well.
"The Lord praises too much; it was rely by chance that I managed to kill the snake monster. Without you all injuring it, I would not have had the ability to do so, let alone claim credit... However, having engaged with the snake monster, I do have a suggestion."
"Speak freely."
"The Demon Race’s techniques are bizarre. In the future, should I encounter other demon beasts, not understanding their techniques could easily lead into a trap... I wish to learn about so of the Demon Race’s techniques."
The Liang Court has fought the Demon Race for many years, and surely it has summarized so attack techniques of the demon beasts, including their unique traits.
If I can understand the attacking thods of demon beasts, I can prepare in advance when I encounter them in the future.
Sotis, information disparity can determine the outco of a battle.
As for other rewards... With Lord Su present, how could I lack benefits?
Any advantage worth striving for, Lord Su will strive for it on my behalf.
Lin Chen decided not to even ntion the ownership of the snake monster’s corpse; if it’s up for negotiation, Lord Su will surely negotiate for him. If even Lord Su can’t get it, his own request would be useless.
Magistrate Chu’s eyes narrowed, and the other few present were visibly surprised, clearly not expecting Lin Chen’s reward request.
Fang Ze, on the other hand, looked at Lin Chen with open admiration in his eyes.
As a Standard Bearer in the army, he had dealt with the Demon Race more than anyone present, and Lin Chen’s request, seemingly useless, was in fact the most practical.
Such a clever young man.
"Lin Chen, if you want to learn about the Demon Race, that’s not difficult. Join my military camp, and I will personally enlighten you," Fang Ze offered.
Hearing this, Su Lingchuan and He Ruyun were unsettled; this was a direct poaching in front of them.
"Ahem... Strictly speaking, given your current skills, Lin Chen, it might be too early to learn about the Demon Race’s information. However, since you’ve brought it up, I will apply to the Director. Our Liang Dynasty possesses a ’Hundred Demons Record’ docunting the traits of a hundred types of demon beasts within the Liang territory."
"Learning from books is ultimately shallow. We have many demon beast bones and corpses in the army."
"Are there demon beast bones and corpses in the army?"
Faced with Fang Ze’s blatant poaching, Su Lingchuan could not hold back and mockingly said, "I believe the Military Departnt might have demon beast bones and corpses, but I’m not sure the military itself does. I’ve heard that when a demon beast is killed, its corpse cannot be kept hidden in the military for even a night before it is divided up."
There are indeed many demon beasts killed in the military, but the people are also nurous.
Fang Ze was rendered speechless by this; he could not refute Su Lingchuan’s words, so he coldly replied, "Then I will send Lin Chen to stay at the Military Departnt for a while."
"The Martial Affairs Departnt can also recomnd students to go to the Military Affairs Departnt..."
The two lords engaged in a battle of words, and Lin Chen dared not interrupt, instead listening in silence. Surprisingly, so information was indeed revealed in their words.
"There’s no need for the two of you to argue in front of the junior,"
In the end, it was Magistrate Chu who intervened to diate. As the Assistant Magistrate, he was responsible for communication between the military camp and the prefecture governnt office, and could not afford to be biased towards any side.
Su Lingchuan is the disciple of the Director of the Martial Affairs Departnt, but Standard Bearer Fang’s background is also solid, backed by the Marshal of the Poyang General’s Guard.
In the whole of Raozhou Prefecture, there are three major forces: the prefecture governnt office, the Martial Affairs Departnt, and the General’s Guard in the army, responsible for monitoring the demon beast situation throughout the Poyang Waters.
The Poyang Lake area spans eight hundred miles, surrounded by several mountain forests. In forr dynasties, it was a haven for demon beasts, forming a vast Demon Race force. The court expended great effort in exterminating the Poyang Water Monsters.
The Poyang Water Monsters eventually either died or escaped, but the court judged so remained hidden, thus the establishnt of the Poyang General’s Guard.
The three parties each fulfill their responsibilities, but ordinary people have no contact with the General’s Guard, only knowing the prefecture governnt office and the Martial Affairs Departnt.
Under normal circumstances, the prefecture governnt office holds the most sway, but when dealing with demon fiends, the General’s Guard has the authority to mobilize the forces of both the prefecture governnt office and the Martial Affairs Departnt, and even the Director and Lord Prefect must heed the Marshal’s orders.
"Lin Chen, today you fought with the snake monster. You must be exhausted, so you should go rest now."
"Yes."
Lin Chen knew these lords had important affairs to discuss, and his rank was not suitable for knowing.
After leaving the courtyard, a soldier led him to a tent.
Fifteen minutes later, Su Lingchuan and the others also erged from the courtyard. Su Lingchuan imdiately headed to the tent where Lin Chen was.
"Stand down!"
Fang Ze exited the courtyard and looked at his subordinates, speaking calmly.
"Standard Bearer, does this matter end just like this? Why did the snake monster target Lin Chen? It is still unclear whether further investigation is needed."
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