After the grand banquet, the sky had already turned dark. Xing Jue and the rest were already drunk, so they returned to their own residences to rest. Xing Jue, on the other hand, was temporarily staying in Haoyan's Hao Residence. Of course, the Hao Residence's signboard had already been changed to 'Punishment Residence'.
However, this was only Xing Jue's temporary residence. Very soon, they would build a luxurious palace for Xing Jue in the Heaven Branch of the Divine Secret Battalion, which would serve as Xing Jue's residence. Although it was only the title of head captain, Xing Jue was, after all, a head captain personally appointed by the emperor.
Early the next morning, Lei Xing, Li Zong and the rest gathered all the soldiers of the Divine Secret Battalion and introduced Xing Jue, the new head captain, as well as the new commander of this branch.
As for Xing Jue becoming the head captain and the commander of this branch, it caused quite a commotion among the soldiers. However, it had caused quite a commotion among the soldiers. In fact, the name of the Punishment Execution had long been known to everyone here. Even the useless ones did not know about it.
When Xing Jue defeated Haoyan, many soldiers saw it with their own eyes. At the same time, they also saw Xing Jue's power sealed by Zhang Hong and reduced to a slave. Even if they didn't see it with their own eyes, they heard it from the other soldiers. However, this matter was only known to the soldiers of this branch.
Now, Xing Jue could wash away his shame and become the head captain. It was also said that he had an extremely close relationship with the emperor. For ordinary soldiers like them, this was simply a legend. Naturally, Xing Jue had already become a legend in their hearts.
At this moment, Li Meixuan, Han Xu, Li Zong, Lei Xing and the rest were all in the hall of the Punishment Residence. This was because Xing Jue had entrusted Lei Xing with a task early in the morning. He wanted him to investigate Hun Zhan and Dugu Changyi.
"Sir Xing Jue, we have already investigated. Soul Slash and Dugu Changyi are not among us. Additionally, they have not come to participate in the assessment." Lei Xing came to Xing Jue's side and reported.
"Oh, you didn't?"
"Senior Lei Xing, then I'll have to trouble you again. Help me check if these two people are among the ordinary people who entered the Starfall Empire within the past three months." After hearing Lei Xing's words, Xing Jue could not help but frown slightly. Then, he said to Lei Xing.
"Understood," Lei Xing replied respectfully.
"Han Xu, Mei Xuan, accompany me for a while." After informing Lei Xing, Xing Jue smiled at Han Xu and Li Meixuan. Thereafter, the three of them sat on the Divine Fate Camp's dragon carriage and left the Divine Fate Camp's Sky branch.
The dragon carriage was very fast. Compared to ordinary dragon carriages, the one Xing Jue was in was much more spacious and luxurious. Even its speed was much faster. This was the special treatment of the head captain.
"Xing Jue, where are we going?" Li Meixuan asked curiously as she looked at the rather familiar road outside the window.
"We are going to meet our old friends." Xing Jue faintly smiled and replied mysteriously.
Han Xu and Li Meixuan exchanged glances with each other in response to Xing Jue's half-hearted answer. Only when the Dragon Horse carriage stopped did the two of them understand who the so-called old friend was. At this moment, the place where they stopped was in front of the Zhuangyuan Inn where they had stayed back then.
Back then, Xing Jue encountered the strange Soul Compass. The artifact spirit of the Soul Compass even said something that Xing Jue could not forget. It was the grade of the soul. Therefore, Xing Jue returned today to see if he could persuade shopkeeper Qian to transfer the Soul Compass to him. If he could not obtain the Soul Compass, Xing Jue would probably regret it for the rest of his life.
"Meixuan, can I trouble you to help me find the person who received me back then, Uncle Pang?" After getting off the dragon carriage, Xing Jue was not in a hurry to enter the Zhuangyuan Inn. Instead, he instructed Li Meixuan, who was beside him.
"Do I have to bring him here?" Li Meixuan asked curiously.
"There's no need. Just pass this to him if you find him."
The Soul Devouring Token on Xing Jue's index finger flashed, and five heavy sacks fell onto the ground. They were all filled with Saint Stone Orbs. Uncle Pang was the first person Xing Jue had met after coming to the Asura Continent, and he was also the person who had told him many things.
Although there was a special relationship between the two of them, and it was only right for Uncle Pang to tell him these things, Xing Jue had always felt that Uncle Pang was a good person. Now that he had achieved something, he did not want Uncle Pang to live a stressful life like before. At the very least, he wanted to help him when he could.
"Mmm." Li Meixuan understood what Xing Jue meant. After nodding, she stored the five sacks of Saint Stone Orbs into her storage bracelet and walked towards the county office.
As a soldier of the Prophecy Battalion, even the county lord of the county office had to be somewhat afraid of her. Therefore, it was very easy for Li Meixuan to investigate someone in the county with her status.
"Let's go." After informing Li Meixuan, Xing Jue patted Han Xu's shoulder and walked towards the Zhuangyuan Inn with an expectant smile.
The Zhuangyuan Inn was bustling with activity as usual. The inn was filled with talented mortals from various continents. At this moment, they were gathered in the great hall and engaged in the Soul Competition that Xing Jue and the others had played before. The object they were using was naturally the Soul Compass that Xing Jue had dreamed of obtaining.
"Look, it's a soldier of the Prophecy Battalion."
"I- he's actually the head captain? What's the head captain doing here? He's an important figure in the Prophecy Battalion! "
"He should be here to visit boss Qian, right?"
"Wah, I didn't expect the head captain to be so young and handsome. Oh no, I've fallen in love with him."
However, as soon as Xing Jue and Han Xu entered the hall, they attracted the gazes of the mortals. At this moment, all of them were staring at Xing Jue and Han Xu. Their gazes were filled with envy, yearning, and fear. Most of the women even cast gazes of adoration toward Xing Jue.
Their smiling faces revealed what they were thinking. However, towards these women who were much older than Xing Jue, Xing Jue didn't even spare them a glance. Instead, he walked straight towards the Soul Compass. To Xing Jue, the temptation of this item was much greater than that of the women.
"Young master Xing Jue is truly amazing. You've actually reached the Battle-Saint realm in less than a month. Furthermore, you've become the head captain of the Prophecy Battalion. You're truly the most outstanding customer since the establishment of my Zhuangyuan Inn."
Just as Xing Jue and Han Xu arrived in front of the Soul Compass, a middle-aged man's voice suddenly rang out from the pavilion on the second floor. Looking over, it was Shopkeeper Qian of the Zhuangyuan Inn who was slowly walking down the stairs.
"Shopkeeper Qian, I trust you've been well since we last met." Xing Jue had a smile on his face as if he had seen an old friend.
"Heh, young master Xing Jue, it seems like you haven't given up on my Soul Compass." As he spoke, Shopkeeper Qian had already arrived in front of Xing Jue. At this moment, he had already guessed the purpose of Xing Jue's visit.
"Haha, the one who truly understands me, Xing Jue, is Shopkeeper Qian!" Seeing this, Xing Jue laughed out loud and replied in an undeniable manner.
"Young master Xing Jue, it's not that I'm trying to give you face. It's just that I really can't sell this Soul Compass to you."
"That's because I didn't buy this Soul Compass, it chose me." Shopkeeper Qian said with a smile.
"Oh? There's actually such a thing? How did this Soul Compass choose you? "Hearing this, Xing Jue asked curiously.
"Since young master Xing Jue wants to hear it, I won't hide it anymore. Back then, I also obtained this Soul Compass from an old man. At that time, I was like young master Xing Jue and wanted to use precious items to exchange with the old man. However, the old man was the same as me. He had no intention of selling it."
"However, in the end, the old man made a decision. He wanted the two of us to pour our Soul Strength into the Soul Compass. Then, the Soul Compass would choose on its own. Whoever the compass pointed to, the Soul Compass would belong to." Shopkeeper Qian slowly explained when he heard Xing Jue's question.
"Oh? Isn't that just a Soul Competition? "Xing Jue said.
"That's right. It's a Soul Competition. If young master Xing Jue is really interested in my Soul Compass, then I am willing to compete with young master Xing Jue like the old man did. If young master Xing Jue can defeat me, then I will gift this Soul Compass to you," Shopkeeper Qian said with a smile.
"Shopkeeper Qian, don't forget that the Soul Compass has personally said that I, Xing Jue, have Soul Strength at the King Rank," Xing Jue said with confidence.
"Heh, I will respect the Soul Compass's choice."
"Young master Xing Jue, please."
As he spoke, Shopkeeper Qian's brows were tightly knitted together. A majestic Soul Aura burst out. This aura was actually much stronger than Tie Fan's. It could be seen that Shopkeeper Qian did have extraordinary strength.
"Hah!!!"
Seeing that Shopkeeper Qian had poured his Soul Strength into the Soul Compass, Xing Jue didn't hesitate. With a thought, the dark Soul Strength in his body burst out. It was like a flood dragon that had emerged from the sea and surged into the Soul Compass.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
In an instant, the Yin Yang fishes in the center of the Soul Compass started to rotate. After a short while, an ear-piercing sound erupted. The sound was so loud that it startled all the mortals present. That was because they had never made such an ear-piercing sound when they competed.
Buzz!
When the voice came to an end, the translucent old man appeared from the Spiritual Compass once again. When he raised his right arm, everyone tensed up. However, his right arm was pointing towards Execution, which was filled with confidence.
"Hahaha, Shopkeeper Qian, thank you."
After announcing the result of the competition, the old man didn't even look at Xing Jue and Shopkeeper Qian. He returned to the Reincarnation Compass. However, Xing Jue was overjoyed at this moment.
Because no matter what, the Soul Compass belonged to him. No matter how strange this Artifact Spirit was, as long as the compass was with him, there would be a day when he would speak.
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