This scene unfolded so quickly that no one had time to react.
He really acts on impulse!
Is he so uninhibited?
It wasn't until everyone saw Zhao Yu's arm drop limply, with blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, that they snapped out of their daze.
"Company Commander!"
Someone in the military tent exclaimed, rushing out to help Zhao Yu.
"I didn't expect our new Captain to look so refined, yet have such a fiery temper!"
"Didn't they say our new Captain was a famous good-for-nothing? How is he so strong? Company Commander Zhao is already at the Peak of the Eighth Realm!"
"A bit overbearing!"
...
In the Military Camp, some stood in the distance, whispering in astonishment.
Some noticed Xia Chen's strength; he defeated Zhao Yu with just one strike.
It's important to note that Zhao Yu came from a Marquis Residence, Cultivating a superior Cultivation Technique, and usually could exchange a few blows with the several Seventh Realm experts in the army.
Although Zhao Yu reacted in haste, his defeat was too swift and clean.
Li Xi, who had led Xia Chen in earlier, also had a look of surprise in his eyes. He had anticipated a conflict, but he never expected Zhao Yu, the local strongman, to suffer such a heavy loss right from the start.
His gaze towards Xia Chen began to change. This Young Master, known throughout Zhong Du as a waste of the Marquis Residence, seemed to possess some true skill.
Not only was he surprised, but even Xia Qian and the others behind Xia Chen had ripples in their eyes. Xia Qian felt that his Young Master had changed significantly recently; not only was his mind unfathomable, but his strength also seemed to have advanced by leaps and bounds.
After Xia Chen defeated Zhao Yu with one move, his expression remained unchanged. He slowly returned the crimson long saber to its sheath, then lifted the military tent's curtain. Sunlight slanted onto Xia Chen, making him appear as if bathed in a golden ocean, sacred, majestic, and inviolable.
"What a handsome face!"
This was the first reaction of everyone who saw Xia Chen's face. Although Xia Chen was wearing armor at this moment and wasn't dressed as a wealthy Young Master, both his appearance and temperament were exceptionally outstanding.
Xia Chen slowly walked over to Zhao Yu.
"What do you want to do to my Young Master?"
Zhao Yu's face was pale and his spirit was weak at this moment. Seeing Xia Chen walk towards him, he tried to raise his arms, but his arms had just been shattered by Xia Chen's saber. The three soldiers behind him quickly stood up and blocked in front of Zhao Yu.
These were Zhao Residence's personal guards!
"Zhao Yu disrespected his superior and has been subdued by me. Where is Camp Jiazi?"
Xia Chen did not answer the Zhao Residence's personal guards' questioning. Instead, he looked around. His not-so-loud voice spread like ripples, echoing throughout the entire Military Camp.
The surrounding soldiers looked at each other, but soon, some reacted and quickly gathered in the open space.
The soldiers who were initially hesitant, seeing their companions gathering and glancing at Zhao Yu, who was still lying on the ground spitting blood, gritted their teeth and merged into the ranks.
The entire 98 men of Camp Jiazi formed up in just a dozen breaths.
"Where is the Disciplinary Team?"
As Xia Chen's words fell, five men from Camp Jiazi stepped out swiftly and decisively.
This airborne Captain didn't even care about the Zhao family, and he struck the Marquis Residence's direct descendant without hesitation. His authority was now at its Peak, and he dared not be vague at all.
"Drag him away, 100 military floggings, then have Marquis Jin Wu Residence come to claim him. Effective today, he is expelled from the Imperial Guards!"
Xia Chen glanced at Zhao Yu, who was lying on the ground, then looked at the Disciplinary Team. His emotionless voice echoed throughout the entire Military Camp, sending shivers down many people's spines.
"Expelled... expelled from the Imperial Guards?"
Li Zheng, the captain of the Disciplinary Team, asked tremblingly.
"Can't you hear clearly? Do you want me to explain it again!"
Xia Chen's gaze fell upon him, and Li Zheng felt as if he was being stared at by a prehistoric beast. For some reason, he felt that this new Captain's imposing aura was even stronger than the pressure given by those high officials in the court.
"Yes... Yes, I heard clearly!"
Li Zheng nodded quickly.
"What right do you have to expel me from the Imperial Guards?"
Although Zhao Yu's breath was weak, he had recovered by this time. Hearing Xia Chen's words, he was so enraged that he spat out another mouthful of fresh blood. He roared directly, his eyes bloodshot.
If he were truly expelled from the Imperial Guards, not only would he lose all face, but he would probably be too ashamed to continue mixing in the circles of Zhong Du. Even their Marquis Jin Wu Residence would likely become a laughingstock, a post-dinner anecdote for the powerful and influential of Zhong Du.
Xia Chen completely ignored Zhao Yu. This person was too foolish. Not only did he openly lead gambling in the Imperial Guards' Military Camp, but he also dared to provoke him so blatantly.
The army values humility the most.
Isn't this just handing him the saber himself, for him to establish his authority by making an example?
Marquis Jinwu is incredibly wise, how could he have given birth to such a fool!
Xia Chen even began to doubt whether Zhao Yu was truly Marquis Jinwu's son.
He simply inherited no genes at all.
"What are you still standing there for? Get on with the punishment!"
Xia Chen looked at Li Zheng with displeasure. Li Zheng shivered and no longer hesitated, directly leading his four subordinates towards Zhao Yu.
During the process, Zhao's family guards tried to stop them, but Xia Qian and the others directly intervened, disarming them. They were bored anyway; they had originally come to the Military Camp with Xia Chen today to boost his prestige, but from beginning to end, they had no opportunity to act. Xia Chen alone easily took control of the situation.
In the Military Camp, everyone watched as Zhao Yu was dragged away, and soon after, a piercing scream echoed from a distance, making everyone's scalps tingle.
Zhao Yu was the direct descendant of Marquis Jinwu, yet this direct descendant of Zhendong Marquis Manor acted without any reservations, as if he didn't even care about him.
These people, whose positions and backgrounds were inferior to Zhao Yu's, now dared not slight Xia Chen.
Xia Chen had completely taken control of the situation!
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"His actions are truly swift and decisive, like autumn winds sweeping fallen leaves. Taking advantage of the prevailing situation, he acts quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly, using this to establish his authority and instantly stabilize his position."
In the center of the Military Camp, the square-faced Qin Mu slowly nodded, somewhat admiringly.
"Although Zhao Yu's methods were a bit crude, he relied on his background from Marquis Jin Wu Residence, thinking Xia Chen would show some restraint. But he didn't expect him to be so unrestrained, directly breaking all laws with force, intimidating the army. It seems this boy learned military strategy at Zhendong Marquis Manor!"
Li Wenzhong, the Yulin Guard Commander, took a sip of tea, his gaze calm.
"He is your subordinate. After he establishes his prestige and completely takes control of the situation, bring him to see me.
Entering the Yulin Guard without first coming to see me, but instead going straight into the Military Camp, truly shows no respect for rules!"
Li Wenzhong said grumpily. As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Qin Mu's serious expression and quickly added another sentence.
"Be respectful in your attitude!"
"Yes!"
Qin Mu said respectfully.
Li Wenzhong sighed, "Alas, our Yulin Guard is a small temple. This new Captain is not only the direct descendant of Zhendong Marquis Manor but also the Consort. His identity is too special."
He cannot be treated as an ordinary subordinate!
Who knows what attitude that Emperor, who has become increasingly unpredictable with age in recent years, truly holds towards Xia Chen.
What if his arrangement into the Imperial Guards has other intentions? Perhaps the Saint's gaze has always been focused here.