From Beast Abilities to Sect Grand Master

"The Emperor’s Concubine?" the Dark Lord asked with intrigue.

The Dark Envoy side-eyed Skin Puppet Diao, bowed, and said, "Yes, she is from the Tan Family. Tan Kun is getting desperate nowadays and has agreed to work with me."

"Hehe. Can we trust them? The Tan Family has failed over and over again, just like…," Skin Puppet Diao interjected and glanced at the Dark Envoy.

"Enough!" the Dark Lord shouted, and the two of them felt the intense oppressive aura come down on them again.

"Dark Envoy, deal with the Tan Family and the Emperor. Skin Puppet Diao, get more skin puppets before attacking Qing Feng Sect. And this time, you shall coordinate with each other and strike at the same time."

"Yes, Dark Lord," both bowed and replied.

At the very next moment, they felt the oppressive aura go away, and everything in the room seemed normal.

The Dark Envoy stood up and walked over to the door.

Two men with stitches all over their bodies appeared and stopped in front of him.

"What’s the meaning of this?" the Dark Envoy turned back and asked.

"Hehe. Haven’t you heard the Dark Lord? Come, sit down and plan it out with me."

The candles in the room lit up, illuminating Skin Puppet Diao’s face and casting dark shadows on the wall.

...

Hong Feng City.

Governor’s Residence.

Lin Fan went over to the Governor’s Residence the very next day.

It was as big as the Sima Family Mansion, but with one distinct difference.

The Governor’s Residence was coated in white; everything was neat and tidy.

Even the hard-to-reach places were free of dust and cobwebs.

"I’m Lin Fan from Qing Feng Sect. I’m here to see Governor Lu about a mission."

When Lin Fan mentioned his purpose, the guards and servants were warm to him, quickly ushering him into the Residence’s guest room.

They placed tea and desserts on the table for him the moment he sat down.

Governor Lu was a man of order and efficiency, Lin Fan thought to himself as he surveyed the guest room.

It was also immaculately clean and tidy.

After a few moments of waiting, the Governor came into the guest room.

"Lin Fan, I’m glad you came. Please have some tea."

"Thanks, Governor. I’m more interested in the mission, and I only have a week for it," Lin Fan said.

He wasn’t one to care much about formalities.

"Ah, a man of business. That’s what I was too," Governor Lu sighed and said, "The mission reward is the Heavenly Core Pill.

"The ingredients are top-notch, like Dragon Blood Grass, Golden Essence Fruit, and Heavenly Lotus Seed.

"It will help you break through from Qi Concentration Level to Foundation Establishment Level without any side effects.

"You can ask your senior martial brothers if you don’t believe me.

"Also, I will provide you with anything you need for the mission."

Lin Fan leaned forward and asked, "What do I need to do?"

"I need you to go to the Raging Tiger Army’s camp to ensure my son’s safety for a week.

"It’s not too far away, just a hundred kilometers from Hong Feng City.

"I’ve arranged with the camp’s commanders to take you as an ordinary soldier who transferred."

Lin Fan tilted his head and asked, "He has some enemies inside that want to kill him?"

The Governor replied, "No, I’ve got information that there will be a small demonic beast horde attacking soon.

"Nothing they can’t handle.

"They will meet with the Raging Tiger Army by then.

"I would have to stay here and ensure the safety of the city.

"But as a father, I need you to keep my son safe."

Lin Fan nodded, as he understood a father’s concern for his son.

He thought for a moment about whether to take the mission.

"Demonic beast horde?" Lin Fan thought to himself.

He’d heard tales about demonic beast hordes destroying cities overnight before but never did he expect to have the opportunity to face one so soon.

"Deal. I need some Heavenly Genesis Pills, Blood and Qi Restoration Pills…"

Lin Fan proceeded to give out a list of pills and elixirs he could name.

He was not one to give up any opportunity to gain something extra.

The Governor happily obliged, and the servants went scrambling for the pills.

...

Next day.

Lin Fan was wearing a soldier’s uniform and was on a wagon with many other men dressed like him.

The wagon was pulled by a lightning horse, which was a demonic beast that gave out lightning sounds when it galloped at full speed with its six legs.

All of the other men were trying to hold their puke or were already puking out of the wagon.

The lightning horse was fast, but it made the ride so bumpy that no one could stand it.

Lin Fan, with his cultivation level, wasn’t affected that much.

"Yeesh."

Finally, the wagon stopped.

They’d finally arrived after just an hour’s worth of travel.

"Get off, you lazy bastards!"

The commander of their lot stood up, shouted, and kicked one of them off the wagon.

The soldier fell off and stared at the commander.

He didn’t dare speak up.

Soldiers were transferred usually due to poor performance or disciplinary issues.

If they created any more trouble, then off you go to the frontlines against the barbarians and demonic beasts from the north and west border of the Quan Dynasty.

When they were all lined up, the commander scanned the soldiers from left to right.

He stopped when he chanced upon Lin Fan.

"You, what duties did you perform before being transferred here?"

"Duties?" Lin Fan thought for a while and replied, "I used to chop firewood."

"Firewood? What the hell, soldier. You are not going to survive a minute here in the Raging Tiger Army."

The commander shook his head.

The rest of the soldiers started to shake as they tried to hold their laughter.

The Raging Tiger Army deals with real danger like demonic beasts and barbarians.

This man must have pissed off his commanders enough for them to send him here.

And on top of that, looking at his calm face, he must not have known what the Raging Tiger Army is all about.

"Why are you all moving? Where is your discipline!"

The commander shouted and kicked at the soldiers shaking.

"Commander Cai, this man will follow me."

When the commander turned around, it was General Liu Feng of the Raging Tiger Army.

He quickly bowed and greeted him.

"I’m so sorry, General. Didn’t realize he was under your command."

The commander, with his head down, discreetly wiped the sweat off his forehead.

He silently thought, Lin Fan must have been some powerful official’s son coming in for a short stint to pad his resume.

Luckily, he hadn’t done anything serious to Lin Fan.