I Can Strengthen Everything

Chapter 294: Chapter 142: Qing Province Observatory, a Doomed Martial Saint

’A den of demons...’

Fang Xing sighed to himself.

To most people, the Southern Border was nothing but a demonic pit, a Purgatory.

This wasn’t a situation the Court didn’t want to handle, but one they couldn’t.

Or perhaps, they were completely incapable of handling it at all.

Even a Celestial Martial Saint could fall here.

The Demon Alliance, the Evil Cult, the Demon Sect... coupled with infiltration by the foreign enemy, Great Wei.

The situation was far more complex than it appeared on the surface.

"Feeling a little hopeless?" Hong Miaojin asked, looking at him.

Fang Xing snapped out of his daze and shook his head.

’Hopeless? Even if this is a Purgatory, a den of demons, to me, it’s a treasure trove!’

"I was just a bit shocked. Not hopeless, not yet," Fang Xing said with a smile.

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Hong Miaojin raised an eyebrow, looking at him with a hint of surprise.

Analyzing his subtle expression, she could indeed see no sign of fear, and she couldn’t help but feel gratified.

’With a mentality like that, he’s destined for great things! I like that about him! Bringing Fang Xing along was the right decision.’

"Do you have any requests for your next position?" Hong Miaojin asked, changing the subject.

Fang Xing stared at Hong Miaojin, taken aback.

’Requests for my position?’

’Does this mean... she’s going to promote me?’

’No, that can’t be right. Even if my strength is outstanding for the True Gang First Layer, there’s no way I could be appointed to a Marshal position, no matter how heaven-defying I am.’

’Normally, even a Vice Marshal post would be considered a generous assignment for someone at the True Gang First Layer Realm.’

Fang Xing collected himself and looked at her. "Commander, I haven’t thought about it. The Vice Marshal position is already very good."

To be honest, Fang Xing didn’t care much for official titles.

Without the strength to back it up, a high-ranking position was nothing but a castle in the air.

The Observatory wasn’t like any other organization.

For any promotion, you couldn’t command respect without sufficient strength.

Hong Miaojin smiled. "You really haven’t thought about it?"

Fang Xing shook his head. "Commander, I truly haven’t."

Hong Miaojin pondered for a moment before looking at him. "This time, on our trip to Qing Province, I don’t intend for you to be a Vice Marshal, nor will you be placed within the official command hierarchy."

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"Then... what will I be doing?" Fang Xing asked, staring at Hong Miaojin in stunned silence.

Hong Miaojin gave him a long, meaningful look, her red lips parting slightly. "I intend to make you the Qing Province Demon Suppression Envoy."

"Demon Suppression Envoy!!!"

Hearing her words, Fang Xing’s pupils shrank, and a tremor ran through him.

The Demon Suppression Envoy. It was a special position within the Observatory’s jurisdiction.

Its rank was a step above that of a Marshal in the official command hierarchy.

It was a Junior Second Grade title.

Aside from the Commander, it was the highest-ranking title in a province.

’Second only to one, but above ten thousand!’

However, not every province had this position; in fact, most did not.

An entire province might not have a single Demon Suppression Envoy.

It was a special role, typically unassigned when the command structure was fully staffed.

Of course, as the Commander of a Province, Hong Miaojin had the authority to create the title of Demon Suppression Envoy!

Hong Miaojin wanted him to be the Demon Suppression Envoy...

Fang Xing had truly never expected this.

It was simply unbelievable.

’The rank of Demon Suppression Envoy is half a step higher than a Marshal!’

’And crucially, what Demon Suppression Envoy has only a True Gang Cultivation?’

’Although it’s a rarely established title, you still need to be in the True Essence Realm to qualify.’

’Some even need to be at True Essence Great Perfection!’

Even in the few provinces where a Demon Suppression Envoy did exist, that was the standard.

The requirements were likely even higher than those for a Marshal.

This appointment would place him directly above the Marshals.

’This can’t even be described as an unconventional promotion anymore.’

He knew Hong Miaojin valued him and treated him generously, but Fang Xing had never imagined she thought *this* highly of him.

In the Commander’s absence, a Demon Suppression Envoy could even command the Marshals.

"Commander... you aren’t joking, are you?" Fang Xing asked, staring at her in utter disbelief.

"Do I look like I’m joking?" Hong Miaojin replied, her expression placid as she looked back at him.

"You’re a little lacking for the role of Qing Province Demon Suppression Envoy, it’s true. But it’s only a temporary appointment. Besides, you’re not one to get bogged down in administrative affairs, so making you a Marshal wouldn’t suit you."

Fang Xing: "..."

’A little lacking?’

’You call this "a little lacking?"’

’I’m a damn long way from qualified, okay?’

He was rendered completely speechless.

He knew Hong Miaojin meant well with the promotion, but this kind of jump up the ladder felt like she was trying to force his growth too quickly.

’Even for a temporary Demon Suppression Envoy, I’m not qualified!’

’No matter how strong I am now, I can’t possibly compare to a Martial Arts Grandmaster in the True Essence Realm.’

’The difference is like night and day!’

’Will anyone accept this appointment?’

’Probably not a single person.’

’A woman’s logic is truly a peculiar thing!’

Fang Xing lowered his head.

’Fine. If she wants to appoint me, so be it.’

’A high position means high risk!’

’But being ranked above tens of thousands of people... well, that’s actually pretty damn cool.’

’I might not be worthy now, but that won’t necessarily be true in the future.’

"I will follow your orders, Commander," Fang Xing said, composing himself and wearing a serious expression.

Hong Miaojin nodded. "Don’t feel too pressured. You aren’t familiar with the situation in Qing Province, but neither am I. You’ll just hold this position for now. We’ll reassess depending on how things go in the future."

’So that’s her angle...’

Fang Xing understood at once.

’She’s giving me this special position to cultivate her own power base.’

The situation in Qing Province was unique, with a severe plague of Demons and Monsters.

Amidst the infiltration by the Evil Cult, Demons and Monsters, and the Demon Sect, it would be impossible to get a clear picture without her own people in place.

Although his appointment was a stretch, accepting the position was also quite advantageous for him.

After all, the life of a Demon Suppression Envoy was relatively relaxed.

Besides slaying Demons and Monsters, his time would be his own to manage.

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