Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 480 - 448: Appointed as General, Equipped with the King-Slaying Sword

Chapter 480: Chapter 448: Appointed as General, Equipped with the King-Slaying Sword

Pu, pu, pu, pu...

Qin Wujian and others simultaneously shuddered, then their faces revealed extreme pain!

They discovered, to their horror, that their dantians had been pierced!

Qin Qing had crippled their cultivation!

"Ah! Qin Qing!" Qin Zhen roared as he stood up, "You, you have killed me!"

"Kill you?" Qin Qing looked coldly at Qin Zhen, "How hard could it be to kill you? What’s the difference between that and squashing a vile bug? But rest assured, I won’t kill you. Instead, I’ll ensure you live on well!"

"Qin Wujian!" Qin Qing’s gaze then fell upon Qin Wujian: "Today I’ve crippled your cultivation. Do you accept this?"

Endless sorrow filled Qin Wujian’s heart, but he dared not harbor any resentment: "I accept!"

"Whether you accept it in your heart or just with your lips, I, Qin Qing, don’t care. If you wish to seek revenge and wash away today’s shame, feel free to come to me. However, don’t play dirty tricks on me. If I find out, consider the consequences yourself!"

Qin Wujian’s body trembled slightly.

Actually, Qin Qing wasn’t the direct descendant of Qin Wujian’s line; although Qin Wujian was an old ancestor of the Qin Residence, Qin Qing was a descendant of Qin Wujian’s cousin’s lineage.

There were still many direct descendants of Qin Wujian’s line within the Qin Residence.

Should Qin Qing wish to implicate Qin Wujian’s direct bloodline, it would inevitably bring calamity upon many others.

"I dare not..." Qin Wujian said in a low voice.

"Father, leave the subsequent matters to you. If Qin Zhen seeks death, let him be. We won’t take action to kill them; on the contrary, we will ensure they live well!" Qin Qing looked at Qin Yi.

Qin Yi nodded.

He understood what his son meant.

To deal with people like Qin Wujian and Qin Zhen, one had to be ruthless when it was time to be ruthless. There couldn’t be any mercy.

Thus, Qin Qing directly crippled their cultivation with no room for turning back.

But Qin Qing did not go as far as to kill them.

Because after all, they were from the Qin Residence, and were Qin Qing’s elders. If Qin Qing were to kill them, he would inevitably attract severe censure.

However, if Qin Wujian and the others no longer wished to live and chose to seek death, Qin Qing would surely not stop them.

Moreover, there was another reason why Qin Qing let Qin Wujian and Qin Zhen live on—to serve as a warning to others that, within the family, those who secretly defied orders and harmed their fellow sect members would face such consequences.

Qin Wujian and Qin Zhen were undoubtedly living examples!

"Qin Qing..."

At this moment, Qin Ren spoke again, "Additionally, there’s still the matter of your reward which I have not yet mentioned."

Previously, Qin Ren had bestowed the royal surname of Tianjue City’s Qin Family and had conferred upon Qin Yi the noble title of Qin King.

These were great honors.

But for Qin Qing, Qin Ren had yet to bestow anything.

Others were looking at Qin Ren at this moment too, even Qin Yi had received the revered title of Qin King, so what reward would Qin Qing get?

"Qin Qing, I appoint you as the Great General of Yuan Country, holding supreme military authority above anyone else, commanding all of Yuan Country’s armed forces, every single soldier. This is the General’s Command Token I had crafted for you!"

Qin Ren produced a Mandate Token: "I have notified the six ministries over several days to record this General’s Command Token; there is only this one throughout Yuan Country. Even I... cannot defy this General’s Command Token!"

Qin Ren’s words once again sent a severe shock through the hearts of the Qin Residence.

A General’s Command Token that ranked above anyone else.

Even the current emperor could not defy it.

Wasn’t this to say that if Qin Qing wanted to rebel, this General’s Command Token could directly command the armies of the world?

Since ancient times, whoever held supreme military authority truly controlled the entire world.

Qin Ren’s action was tantamount to placing this power to control the world into Qin Qing’s hands!

Qin Qing was also slightly taken aback, as he hadn’t expected Qin Ren to make such a move.

And when Qin Qing took the General’s Command Token from Qin Ren, Qin Ren added, "Furthermore, General Qin, I would like to present you with the King-Slaying Sword!"

Qin Ren held out a three-foot longsword respectfully to Qin Qing: "This King-Slaying Sword can behead a tyrant king and battle treacherous officials. Any corrupt member of the royal family can be cut down with this sword, without any need for conviction!"

The members of the Qin Residence felt another sharp tug at their hearts.

With supreme military authority over the entire Yuan Country, coupled with the King-Slaying Sword.

This was tantamount to saying that Qin Qing stood above everyone in this country.

Even if Qin Ren erred, Qin Qing could directly execute him, and Yuan Country could not charge him with any crime.

It was clear that now in Yuan Country, Qin Qing was truly above ten thousand people, even the current Emperor Qin Ren had to be beneath him...

"Good! I will take this King-Slaying Sword!"

Qin Qing was anything but polite.

He understood what Qin Ren meant.

Qin Ren’s actions had in part been a gesture of clearing doubts.

After all, people like Qin Sheng and Qin De died at the hands of Qin Qing, and it was he who insisted on executing them.

Qin Ren feared that Qin Qing would bear a grudge against him for this, so he bestowed upon him the title of Great General of the Defending Nation, coupled with the King-Slaying Sword, as a declaration of his stance.

"General Qin, since that’s the case, I shall take my leave first!"

In front of Qin Qing, Qin Ren did not maintain any of the monarch’s airs. He did not refer to himself as "We" but used "I" to refer to himself.

"Tomorrow, I will send someone to Tianjue City to construct the Qin King’s Residence. Additionally, Sun Xiong..." Qin Ren turned to Sun Xiong, who was kneeling on the ground.

"Your servant is here!" Sun Xiong quickly replied.

"During this period, you will stay in Tianjue City to assist the Qin King in constructing the Qin King’s Residence. Once the matters here are settled, you will report back to Luochuan. From now on, Tianjue City will not need a City Lord’s Mansion. The Qin King’s Residence will serve as the City Lord’s Mansion here!" Qin Ren added.

"Understood!" nodded Sun Xiong. "Your servant will devote his full effort to assisting the Qin King and constructing a good Qin King’s Residence."

Afterward, Qin Ren departed.

On the way back to Luochuan, an elderly minister by Qin Ren’s side pondered deeply and couldn’t help but speak up:

"Your Majesty, I know that in your heart General Qin holds a revered position. But... entrusting him with the highest military authority in Yuan Country and pairing him with the King-Slaying Sword, isn’t that a bit excessive?"

This senior minister, who had served three generations, not only served under Qin Ye but had also held the position of Minister of Revenue under Qin Sheng, carrying significant weight and influence.

Moreover, this man was unswervingly loyal. No matter which emperor he served under, he was known for his integrity and propriety. It was for these reasons that Qin Ren not only retained this elder but, after executing Shangguan Yong and abolishing his post, he had handed the current Prime Minister role to this elder.

"I know what you’re worried about!" Qin Ren glanced at the elderly minister, and smiled faintly: "I trust General Qin Qing."

"Bestowing the title of Great General of the Defending Nation upon him is not only an honor but also signifies my hope that Qin Qing will be able to aid me at critical moments..."

"Do you think that, with General Qin’s character, even if he is not in Yuan Country, he would ignore our country’s peril if he heard of it elsewhere in the future?"

The minister was taken aback by these words, but then he slowly nodded.

"Although I have never interacted with General Qin, I also know that he values loyalty and bonds," said the elder.

"Exactly! General Qin is someone who is truly trustworthy!" Qin Ren nodded, then continued: "Moreover, I equipped General Qin with the King-Slaying Sword to serve as a warning to the Royal Family. Initially, among my siblings, there was no lack of arrogant and unruly characters who even treated the lives of commoners as a joke. Such conduct is unacceptable!" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"It is precisely because there was no one able to oversee them that incidents occurred, such as with my ninth sister, Qin Yun, who thought she was above everyone due to her royal status."

"If the King-Slaying Sword exists, every member of the Royal Family should also reflect on themselves."

"Furthermore... with General Qin’s strength, even without the King-Slaying Sword, if he wished to execute someone from our Royal Family, who among us could stop him?"

Qin Ren’s words enlightened the elder.

Whether it’s the title of Great General of the Defending Nation, the supreme military authority that overrides everything, or the King-Slaying Sword, for Qin Qing, they represent not only the highest glory but also a responsibility.

With a talent and master like Qin Qing, Yuan Country would have an additional pillar to rely on!

"Your Majesty is wise!" the elder bowed and said.

With such a wise emperor, it was foreseeable that Yuan Country would ascend to a new level, unlike the previous dynasties.

...

Tonight, the Qin Residence was destined to be sleepless.

The return of Qin Yi and others brought new hope to the residence, which had been quiet for a long time and had even begun to appear dilapidated.

Furthermore, the emperor’s personal visit and the conferment of honors upon the Qin Residence and Qin Qing were enough to excite and thrill all members of the Qin Family.

Originally, many were wavering about whether to support Qin Yi continuing as the head of the Qin Family.

But now, these people had no more hesitations.

As for Qin Wujian, Qin Zhen, and others, they were confined to the rear of the Qin Residence.

Inside the courtyard, all members of the Qin Family gathered together, spending the entire night in jovial drinking and merriment.

Long-missed old friends sitting together had no shortage of topics to discuss.

Qin Yi, looking around at everything, familiar homes, and the faces of old friends, couldn’t help but feel his eyes brimming with tears.

At the same time, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of melancholy.

Not far away, Qin Qing, who had witnessed his father’s expression, knew what he was thinking.

"Father!"

Qin Qing walked over to his father’s side.

"Qing’er!" Qin Yi turned around and, looking at Qin Qing, his eyes were filled with undeniable pride.

"Dad, are you thinking of mom?" Qin Qing asked.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yi’s heart warmed.

It is often said that no one knows a son better than his father.

But isn’t the reverse also true?

"Qing’er, indeed I am thinking of your mother. I was wondering, if your mother were here right now, seeing all this, witnessing your growth, she would undoubtedly be very happy, very happy..."

Qin Qing nodded slightly: "Then... Father, where did mother go? She was arrested and put in jail with you, wasn’t she?"

"Yes!" Qin Yi’s eyes showed recollection: "Back then, your mother and I were captured and thrown into the dungeon. But later, your mother was taken away by someone."

"Taken away? Where was she taken? Mother... she isn’t in danger, is she?"

Qin Qing’s heart rose to his throat.

He feared hearing dreadful news about his mother.