Starting from the border troops, I've worked my way up to become a Martial Emperor.

Chapter 89 Taking Over the Commandant's Mansion

They traveled in silence, and the next day, Lu Yuan and his companion returned to the Icefield Fortress.

As soon as they entered the city gate, Zhou Hongling turned her head and said, "Now that you're a captain, just move into the captain's residence. I've already vacated it there, and it's not far from my general's residence, so you can report anything directly."

In addition, the Commandant's residence has a hundred personal guards stationed there. Who do you intend to send?

"Let's go with Zhou Xiong. Wasn't he the centurion of the Imperial Guard in the past?" Lu Yuan said without hesitation.

Zhou Hongling smiled and said, "Okay, then it's him. I'll have him come with you when you move."

"No need for that trouble. I don't have much stuff. I can take care of it myself when I get back." Lu Yuan said, preparing to take his leave.

However, Zhou Hongling said, "That won't do."

He glanced up at the sun, estimated the time, and continued, "I just got back today, so I'm giving myself a day off. I won't handle anything else; I'll go with you to move."

Lu Yuan was about to refuse.

Zhou Hongling said, "Stop being so indecisive, just lead the way."

Hearing her say that, Lu Yuan stopped worrying and rode his warhorse towards his home.

Upon entering Ice Valley Alley, I didn't see many people.

It is currently the summer harvest season, and everyone in the fortress, adults and children alike, spends their days in the fields.

Therefore, no one saw Lu Yuan return.

Open the courtyard gate and go inside.

The weeds have grown up to waist height.

Zhou Hongling glanced at it and shook her head. It really is true that a man living alone can find a place to stay.

When the door was opened, the inside was covered with a layer of dust.

Lu Yuan packed a bundle, put in some silver notes and loose silver that he had kept at home, and then stuffed in a few pieces of clothing that Xiao Hua had made for him.

As for the armor and weapons, they were carried by several personal guards behind him.

All the belongings have been packed up.

By the time they returned to the captain's residence, it was already noon.

At this moment, Zhou He was there. His eyes lit up when he saw Lu Yuan, and he ran over. But when he found Zhou Hongling behind him, he immediately said respectfully, "Greetings, General. Greetings, Captain."

"Yes, go and inform all officials in the city above the rank of centurion to come to the commandant's office. I have something to announce," Zhou Hongling said calmly.

Aside from being much nicer to Lu Yuan, her attitude is different.

He usually appeared very cold in front of other soldiers.

After all, if a female general is too kind, she won't be able to control the soldiers below her.

Since ancient times, the frontier has produced elite troops. Although the city guards of this Icefield Fortress are far inferior to the Imperial Guards in strength, they are absolutely no less fierce, and may even be slightly better.

Upon receiving the order, Zhou He dared not hesitate and immediately withdrew to inform the others.

Lu Yuan's eyes flashed, and he realized that Zhou He must have something to discuss with him today, and was probably waiting here for the next couple of days.

However, he didn't show it on his face at the moment, waiting to say it after the matter was over.

Zhou Hongling turned to Lu Yuan and said, "They're back today, and the appointment letter has arrived. Let them come over and get to know the people. That way, you can make the necessary transfers later."

Hearing her say that, the latter nodded.

After all, we need to investigate the Succubus Sect, and we need people to help us.

A short while later, all the centurions in office in the city entered the captain's mansion one after another.

Whether looking at Zhou Hongling or Lu Yuan, a respectful look flashed in his eyes.

The former was their superior, while the latter was a man who had repeatedly made military achievements on the battlefield and was valued by the Marquis. Naturally, no one dared to neglect him.

Once everyone had gathered, Zhou Hongling glanced at them and pointed at Lu Yuan, saying, "From now on, Lu Yuan is your captain. Everyone must obey orders; those who disobey will be punished according to military law!"

Her voice was solemn as she spoke.

As soon as the words fell.

Everyone immediately bowed and said, "Yes, sir!"

Then, he said to Lu Yuan, "Greetings, Commandant."

At this moment, Lu Yuan had truly become a high-ranking official in this Icefield Fortress City.

After introducing everyone, Zhou Hongling whispered to Lu Yuan, "There are two more centurions stationed outside the city. They will come to see you after their shifts are over. The messenger has already delivered the order."

"Thank you, sir," Lu Yuan said immediately.

Zhou Hongling didn't respond to him. After all the necessary procedures were completed, she waved to the people below and said, "You can all leave now. There's no need for you to stand here."

Upon hearing the sound, everyone bowed and left.

After they left, Zhou Hongling said, "You're familiar with the Commandant's Office, so I won't accompany you to explore it. Take care of your own affairs first."

After saying that, he glanced at Zhou He and left.

Clearly, she could tell that Zhou He had something to discuss with Lu Yuan this week.

Sure enough, just after Zhou Hongling left...

Zhou He then moved closer to Lu Yuan: "I received news from Wu Han a couple of days ago that he wants to meet you."

The latter nodded: "Okay, then I'll go see him tomorrow. I'm also quite curious about how far Wu Han has progressed."

The borderlands have never lacked fierce and brave men. After Wu Han plundered armor and weapons, his development should not be slow.

So many days have passed.

There must have been a change.

Then, Lu Yuan continued, "Send someone to secretly inquire about any newly opened brothels in our Icefield Fortress, the larger kind."

Hearing him ask this, Zhou He's eyes lit up and he said, "You've come to the right person. What else do you need to ask? I know it myself. It's a newly opened brothel called Baihuayuan. All the young ladies there are very pretty."

It's a bit pricey, so I've only been once. But it's really alluring; I came back the next day with a sore back and aching muscles—it's quite something.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow and said, "Hundred Flowers Courtyard."

Moreover, Zhou He is young and vigorous, and his cultivation is quite good. Such a person should not have back pain after a whole night of activity. It is likely that his vital energy was secretly drained.

Thinking of this, he composed himself and said, "Come with me later and see if it's really as good as you say."

After saying that, he walked towards the Hall of Merit.

Now that we've entered the kidney-refining stage, it's natural to exchange for some kidney-refining pills.

Now that he has mastered the Kidney Refinement technique, it shouldn't be long before he reaches the Perfection stage and then begins the Spirit Nourishment stage.

Upon arriving at the Hall of Merit, the quartermaster immediately came out to greet Lu Yuan.

He said with a fawning smile, "What kind of pills does Your Excellency need? Just send someone to tell me, and I'll personally send someone to deliver them. There's no need for you to come all the way here."

Lu Yuan waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite, tell me about the pills for the kidney refining stage."

The quartermaster dared not delay and immediately led Lu Yuan into an inner room: "Sir, this room contains many treasures."

The latter nodded, sighing inwardly. Having power really makes a difference. He had never been to a place like this before. Then his gaze fell on a medicine bottle with the words "Water Essence Pill".

"How much is this?" Lu Yuan asked, pointing to the Water Essence Pill.

"Sir, a bottle costs two thousand taels, but the effect is very good. It is considered the best pill for the kidney refining stage," the quartermaster hurriedly said.

"Give me ten bottles." After Lu Yuan finished speaking, he took out 20,000 taels of silver.

After spending all that silver, he had almost no money left.

However, I'm not too worried. After all, there's still a Succubus Sect waiting for me to wipe out. If my prediction is correct, I should have some gains today.

Thinking of this, he took the pill and headed towards the backyard.

After returning to his assigned lodgings, he didn't hesitate to take a Water Essence Pill and swallow it, wanting to see just how much proficiency this pill could increase.