The next day, Ge Yang and Lei Hong sat opposite each other in the tea pavilion of the Holy Temple. They held a cup of tea presented by Ling Nan and closed their eyes to savor the aroma of the tea. Lei Hong sat cross-legged on the opposite side, a faint Dou Qi enshrouding his body. The battle with Zhen Yifan had caused him serious injuries and he was still channeling his Dou Qi to heal himself.
"How is it?" Ge Yang opened his eyes and asked.
Lei Hong opened his eyes slowly and said, "My internal injuries have basically healed. The medicine from the Spiritual Medicine Department is very effective, but the hidden injuries in my meridians have not been completely healed. Sigh … I miscalculated. The last time I fought with Zhen Yifan was more than ten years ago. He was merely a first level Heaven Realm martial artist back then. I didn't expect him to have cultivated into the Holy Domain in these ten years. Moreover, Zhen Yifan's Ice Soul Tactics has become even more powerful."
Ge Yang smiled slightly, "Don't worry. We were caught off guard last time. We'll be better prepared next time. I've already applied for 200 archers from the Imperial Army to be appointed as Holy Temple Guards. Even if Zhen Yifan comes again, his Ice Soul Tactics may not be able to withstand thousands of arrows, right?"
"Yes, that's the only way."
At this moment, a Holy Temple Guard passed through the green vine filled corridor and said respectfully, "Great Deacon, General Qin Lei, the commander of the Imperial Army from the Ze Tian Temple, requests an audience!"
"Oh? Qin Lei? "Lei Hong was startled and said," Invite him in. "
"Yes!"
… …
Not long after, Qin Lei, dressed in a white robe, entered the hall with a few Imperial Guards. He cupped his fists and smiled, "Junior Qin Lei greets Great Deacon Lei Hong!"
Lei Hong stood up and said with a smile, "General Qin Lei has come to visit, I wonder what's the matter?"
"It's about Lady Lin Muyu."
"Oh?" Lei Hong squinted his eyes, "What happened to Yu?"
Qin Lei touched the back of his head and smiled awkwardly, "His Majesty has already spoken to allow Lin Muyu to join the Imperial Army as a member of the Holy Temple and become one of the two hundred Imperial Guards. This is His Majesty's handwritten decree!"
"What!?"
Lei Hong was so angry that his beard flew up. He smashed the tea table beside him with one palm and glared, "This … this is too much! Did His Majesty ask for my opinion? Ah-Yu is the most outstanding talent among the younger generation of the Temple. I have high hopes for him, so why should the Royal Army hand him over to them just because they want to? No, I, Lei Hong, will never allow Yu to become a member of the Imperial Guard! "
Qin Lei grinned and became even more embarrassed. He cupped his fists and said respectfully, "Grand Deacon, please don't be angry. Actually, His Majesty has also considered that you are not willing to let Yu leave the Holy Temple, so … His Majesty has said that Yu can not leave the Holy Temple and at the same time hold the position of a Royal Guard. Every month, he can enter the Ze Tian Palace to hold the position of a Royal Guard for half a month and continue to hold the position of a Gold Star Sparring Master in the Holy Temple for the remaining half a month."
"Really?"
Lei Hong glared at Qin Lei and said, "Young Prince Qin Lei, don't lie to me."
Qin Lei could not help but laugh, "How would this junior dare to lie to Grand Deacon? His Majesty has already approved that after Yu becomes a Royal Guard, he can wear the badge of the Holy Temple in the Imperial Palace. Furthermore, Yu's official rank will belong to the Holy Temple and not the Royal Army. All the glory and achievements will belong to the Holy Temple. What does Grand Deacon think?"
"That's more like it."
Lei Hong then leisurely stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Deacon Ge Yang, go call Yu over and instruct him on this matter. Then let him pack up and follow General Qin Lei to the Ze Tian Palace to report. However, he must return to the Holy Temple in half a month. He is a member of the Holy Temple and must take root in the Holy Temple! If he is not willing to return, this old man will not have the face to look for His Majesty to ask for him! "
Ge Yang held back his laughter and cupped his fists, "Yes, Grand Deacon!"
Qin Lei respectfully stood to the side.
The morning sun shone upon the waterside pavilion. Lei Hong continued to drink his tea. Perhaps he was in a fit of anger, but he did not ask Qin Lei to sit down, nor did he look at the tea. However, Qin Lei was a junior so he did not mind. He held the Lightning Split Blade and respectfully waited on the side. Lei Hong and Qu Chu were known as the two founding fathers of the Empire. His fiery temper had always been famous throughout the world. Lei Hong did not dare to pluck the hair from the tiger's butt.
Not long after, Lin Muyu, dressed in the white robes of the Holy Temple, appeared in the waterside pavilion corridor. His steps were steady as he respectfully smiled and said something to Ge Yang. As he walked closer, he naturally understood what was about to happen.
"Yu."
Lei Hong looked at him with a burning gaze, saying, "Are you willing to join the Royal Guard?"
Ge Yang said from the side, "Once you join the Royal Guard, your identity will change. You will become a general under the Emperor. This is a supreme honor and you will directly obey the Emperor's orders. This also means … the Divine Marquis Residence and the Divine Might Battalion will not be able to do anything to you."
Lin Muyu understood the good intentions of the two grandfathers. He cupped his fists and said, "Lin Muyu is willing to follow the arrangements!"
"Good!"
Lei Hong squinted his eyes and smiled, "Becoming a Royal Guard is the dream of every cultivator in the world. Imperial Guard Master Feng Jixing has personally recommended you to His Majesty. Do not disappoint Master Feng Jixing's painstaking efforts. However, Grandpa has to tell you that you will forever be a member of the Holy Temple. From the day you entered the Holy Temple, your soul has been branded by the Holy Temple. Therefore, no matter how high you fly, no matter how far you go, you will eventually return to the Holy Temple. Do you understand, Yu?"
Lin Muyu's body trembled. Determination appeared in his eyes and he said, "Grandpa Lei Hong, don't worry. The Holy Temple is my home. I will return!"
"En, good. Pack up and go!"
"Yes!"
Qin Lei lightly patted Lin Muyu's shoulder from the side, hugged him, and affectionately said with a smile, "Good brother, we can work together in the future. It's really a good thing that the Imperial Forest Guard has such a peculiar expert with a gourd martial spirit like you!"
Lin Muyu, "..."
… …
In the afternoon, after packing up everything, Ge Yang gifted the warhorse that Lin Muyu rode the most to him. Therefore, Lin Muyu carried the Prairie Fire Sword on his back and held the Pear Blossom Spear wrapped in black cloth in his hand. He flipped onto the horse and followed Qin Lei and the others out of the Holy Temple. Lei Hong, Ge Yang, Zhang Wei and the others saw him off at the entrance of the Holy Temple.
Zhang Wei cupped his fists and said, "Master Lin Muyu, we will meet again!"
Lin Muyu also cupped his fists and said, "Master Zhang Wei, work hard!"
"I will!"
The so-called friendship between gentlemen was probably like this. Lin Muyu and Zhang Wei had never been to places like taverns, but there was a kind of brotherhood between them that they could entrust their lives to each other. This kind of friendship between men was something that women could not understand.
After saying their goodbyes one by one, they passed through Tong Tian Street and went straight to the Ze Tian Palace.
When they crossed the Ze Tian Temple's moat, three consecutive "dong dong dong" sounds of war drums could be heard. It seemed to be to welcome the new member, Lin Muyu. Qin Lei carried the Thunder Split Blade and walked slowly. Along the way, the Royal Guard on both sides successively knelt down on one knee and gave a military salute. The atmosphere was extremely solemn. In the Ze Tian Temple, Qin Lei was like a mighty general. No one could be compared to him. Not even the commander of the Imperial Guard, Feng Jixing. After all, the people of the mainland paid attention to bloodline. Qin Lei had the blood of the royal family while Feng Jixing was born as a commoner.
"Yu, because you are a staff member of the Holy Temple, the ceremony for you to be conferred as a Royal Guard was personally hosted by His Majesty. Let's go, we will go to the side hall of the Ze Tian Temple. His Majesty is already waiting there …"
"Yes, yes …" Lin Muyu could not help but feel a little apprehensive. This was the second time he was meeting the Emperor Qin Jin, right?
However, he was also a little expectant. In his mind, the beautiful face of the little princess, Qin Yin, appeared. Would he be able to see Qin Yin this time? Although he had only met Qin Yin twice, this amiable, adorable, and lively heir of the family seemed to have left a beautiful mark in his heart, one that he would never forget for the rest of his life.
"Dong dong dong …"
The war drums sounded again. Along the way of the side hall, there were Royal Guards everywhere. There were a total of 7000 Royal Guards in the Imperial Capital. Among them, 200 of the most outstanding ones were known as the Royal Guards. Those who could protect the Emperor and the princess at close range were also Royal Guards. This was a special honor, an honor that normal Royal Guards could not hope to achieve.
Although Lin Muyu came from another world and the world in his heart was much bigger than the people here, he was also much more unrestrained. However, at this moment, looking at the endless palace pavilions and buildings and the scene of guards in the forest, he was still shocked. This world seemed to be a deep quagmire that kept twisting and twisting, sucking him in and making him sink deep into it.
Qin Lei walked at the front, the white cloak behind him swaying. There was a golden purple flower embroidered on it. This was the symbol of the White-robed Royal Guards. The outstanding ones among the 200 Royal Guards were known as the White-robed Royal Guards. There were only a few of them in the entire Empire.
In the main hall of the side hall, the Emperor, Qin Jin, sat on the dragon throne in an imposing manner. He looked at the group of generals and Royal Guards below him with a calm gaze.
Lin Muyu had already seen Feng Jixing wherever he looked. Big Brother Feng Jixing's expression was very serious. The moment their eyes met, he grinned, causing Lin Muyu's anxious heart to calm down a lot. He knew that it did not matter how deep the waters in this Ze Tian Palace were, because there were two brothers here.
Qin Lei walked forward, cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I have brought Lin Muyu here."
Qin Jin nodded, "Announce the imperial edict!"
The eunuch at the side walked forward, unfolded a golden scroll and said in a clear voice, "Lin Muyu, commoner, Gold Star Sparring Master of the Divine Temple, cultivation of the first level of the Heaven State. Due to your meritorious service in protecting Her Highness Qin Yin in the Dragon Seeking Forest, you can be specially pardoned to join the Royal Guards and be bestowed with the title of third-class nobility. You will take up the position of Sergeant in the Royal Guards and temporarily be listed as a member of the Tiger Guards. I hope that you will be able to serve the Empire wholeheartedly in the future and be loyal to the Qin family!"
Qin Lei hinted with his gaze and said in a low voice, "Silly boy, hurry up and accept the imperial edict to express your gratitude."
Lin Muyu was stunned. How would he know so much etiquette? He walked forward and received the imperial edict. Then, he gave an empire's military salute to Qin Jin who was on the throne and said respectfully, "Lin Muyu swears to be loyal to the family and will never betray it!"
…
Logically speaking, after becoming a Royal Guard, one should have done nine bows, but Lin Muyu did not do so. Instead, he bowed to the Emperor in the manner of a soldier. Qin Jin could not help but feel a little displeased by this. He frowned and said, "Lin Muyu, why did you swear to be loyal to the family? Is it because of me? "
Lin Muyu was stunned.
Qin Jin's gaze became increasingly sharp, piercing through his soul like a sharp arrow. He said, "Tell me the truth. Don't lie. What is the reason for you swearing loyalty to the Qin family?"
Lin Muyu raised his head to look at Qin Jin. Their gazes met, and he did not back down.
After a few seconds, he said calmly, "I am willing to swear loyalty to the family for Her Highness Qin Yin."
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