nownovels Chapter 118 The Imperial City of Dayong
Chapter 118 The Imperial City of Dayong
The journey from the Western Frontier to the Imperial City was quite long, and it took Lu Yuan two whole months to arrive.
When I first saw this colossal city that had stood for thousands of years.
He was shocked.
The enormous city stretched as far as the eye could see, its towering walls seemingly piercing the clouds.
There were streaks of light flashing above, which were the city's protective formation.
The imperial guards guarding the city passed by from time to time, dressed in gleaming golden armor and carrying exceptionally fine weapons.
Everyone's cultivation level is above the level of tendon training.
There were also veiled experts among them.
And this was just the most standard Imperial Guard.
At this moment, Lu Yuan finally understood why the border troops dared not move an inch under such high pressure from the imperial court.
With such strength, who would dare to rebel?
Despite the strength of this imperial guard, no one knew exactly how many there were.
Lu Yuan rode his warhorse toward the city, and at the city gate, he took out his travel permit.
After being allowed to pass, he entered the imperial city. His first impression of the city was its vastness.
On the road, which was several hundred meters wide, the bustling carriages and pedestrians were separated.
Vendors call out their wares from fixed locations.
The rich spiritual energy was something Lu Yuan had never experienced before.
It is more than ten times that of the outside world.
The locals were neatly dressed, and a large portion of them were actually skilled individuals who had crossed the border.
At a glance, one could tell that the population of this enormous capital city numbered well over ten million.
As he continued walking inside, he saw a general's mansion, which was comparable to a county town outside.
The people living there are all from their clan.
And this was only the residence of a general of the Imperial Guard.
"Is this the true foundation of the Great Yong Dynasty?" Lu Yuan murmured to himself.
It's too powerful, so powerful that even he finds it unbelievable.
After asking many people along the way, he finally arrived outside the Ministry of War.
One of the imperial guards stepped out and scanned Lu Yuan, saying, "Who goes there? This is a military restricted area. No unauthorized entry is permitted."
This person possessed a powerful aura, exuding a very assertive presence.
His cultivation level is probably already at the point of being corrupted.
When speaking, he showed no fear whatsoever, despite Lu Yuan's higher cultivation level.
A normal Qi Refining Realm cultivator could be suppressed by a hundred Imperial Guards.
They have always treated the border troops from outside the region with arrogance and superiority.
Even if a state general were to arrive, one would still have to wait.
Lu Yuan raised his head and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "I have come to the Ministry of War to report on behalf of Lord Xiao, the Duke of Zhenyuan."
After he finished speaking, he took out the warrant.
The imperial guards glanced at him, their expressions softening slightly. They looked at Lu Yuan and said, "Wait a moment!"
Then he ran inside.
A moment later, an official came out.
He was in his forties, and his cultivation level was probably at the Qi Refining Realm. He looked at Lu Yuan and asked, "Do you have a letter of recommendation?"
Without hesitation, Lu Yuan took it out and handed it to the Ministry of War official.
"As expected, it bears Lord Xiao's seal. It seems you do have some ability, managing to get recommended by Lord Xiao. Your timing is just right. Come with me, and I'll arrange your accommodations first."
After the Ministry of War official finished speaking, he led the way and had Lu Yuan follow.
After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, they arrived at the outside of a huge villa: "The people living here are all selected from various places. Tomorrow morning, someone will take you to the palace."
When we fight the Western Rong people, we can't hold back.
"Perform well, and His Majesty will be there to watch. You'll really get to show your face; that would be a great honor."
The Ministry of War official chattered on and on, and after a while, he led Lu Yuan to the outside of a courtyard, courtyard number five of the Bing character.
After opening the door, there is a small courtyard.
There are three rooms inside.
"Everything here is ready. If you want anything to eat, just tell the servant at the door, and I'll send someone over in a bit." After settling Lu Yuan in, the Ministry of War official turned and left.
The furnishings inside weren't bad, but they gave off a very standard feeling.
After Lu Yuan went inside, a gray-clad man knocked on the door and came in shortly afterward, carrying a pot of hot water.
"My lord, I am Chen Er, and I am responsible for serving you. Please feel free to give me any instructions." After saying this, he carefully brewed a pot of tea for Lu Yuan.
"Alright, there's nothing else now, you can leave." The man in gray replied and turned to leave.
Lu Yuan wasn't hungry at the moment; he had already eaten before going to the Ministry of War.
Then, he took out some pills to prepare for cultivation. He felt that the spiritual energy in this courtyard was much denser than in other parts of the imperial city.
"Bang bang bang!"
But just then, there was a knock on the door from outside the courtyard.
Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow. Who would come at this time?
However, he still went out of the house and opened the courtyard gate, and then saw two young men standing outside.
They were older than him, and all of them exuded the aura of martial artists; their strength should also be considerable.
One of the men, dressed in a white outfit, chuckled and said, "I heard a new brother has arrived at Courtyard No. 5. Brother Wang and I came to check on him. Hope we haven't disturbed you?"
One doesn't hit a smiling face, and since the visitors were so polite, Lu Yuan didn't say anything. He nodded and said, "I just arrived, and I don't have anything to do. Please come in and have a cup of tea."
One doesn't hit a smiling face, and since the visitors were so polite, Lu Yuan didn't say anything. He nodded and said, "I just arrived, and I don't have anything to do. Please come in and have a cup of tea."
"Haha, that's exactly what I was thinking." The man in white walked in familiarly.
The man in black following behind him nodded to Lu Yuan and then walked in.
After everyone entered the living room, Lu Yuan poured a cup of tea for each person.
The man in white spoke first: "My name is Li Cheng, from the Left Guard of the Imperial Guard, currently serving as a captain. May I ask which branch you are from?"
Now, young masters from various imperial guards have gathered here, naturally some wanting to make more friends to pave the way for the future, since none of those who can come here are simple.
Putting everything else aside, at the very least, he must have great talent.
Otherwise, if you actually come up to the ring and get knocked off, it's not always a shameful thing.
Moreover, and most importantly, one can imagine the family background of someone who was selected for the Imperial Guard at such a young age.
"My name is Lu Yuan, I come from the Northern Frontier Army, and I currently hold the position of Captain," Lu Yuan said directly, without any pretense.
Upon hearing his words, Li Cheng's smile froze for a moment, but he quickly recovered and said, "To be recommended from the border army, Brother Lu's abilities must be extraordinary."
The man in black standing to the side said, "My name is Wang Xiao, and I am a captain of the Heavenly Martial Guard."
He spoke very little, but Lu Yuan sensed that this person was very strong.
Li Cheng smiled and said, "The son of the Marquis of Liecheng, my brother, is quite powerful."
Then, the three chatted for a while.
Li Cheng and his companion then took their leave.
Lu Yuan could clearly sense that after learning his identity, Li Cheng, although still smiling, no longer had the same enthusiasm as when they first met.
However, he didn't care; he was just a border soldier.
The other party clearly looked down on his status.
If they exchanged a few pleasantries afterward, they were already considered well-mannered.
As for Wang Xiao...
That's just his personality; it's not that he looks down on Lu Yuan.
After dealing with the two of them...
At this moment, Lu Yuan was also preparing to break through. In the two months he had traveled, his Qi Refining Realm had been completely perfected.
Today he is preparing to formally break through to the Innate Realm.
Then, he took out the Three-Patterned Purple Ginseng he had bought and consumed it.
At this moment, after leaving Lu Yuan's courtyard, Li Cheng said to Wang Xiao, "How could border troops be involved in such a big event? This selection process is too frivolous."
"Perhaps there really are some differences," Wang Xiao said in a muffled voice.
"What kind of strong forces could the border troops possibly have?" After saying that, Li Cheng walked towards the next courtyard, where the new recruits who had just arrived that day were also located.
As he drew nearer, a gentle smile returned to his face.