Chapter 708: Join the Black Tiger Army
Author: Zoumaxing Changan
Chapter 708: Join the Black Tiger Army
"It's a long story. After I escaped from the mine, I was not able to return to the human race in time. Instead, I accidentally ended up in the orc territory. I stayed there for more than ten years, going around and around before returning to the human race."
After hearing the explanation, the guard's expression softened slightly.
"I see, since you can overcome all difficulties and travel thousands of miles to return to the human race from the beast tribe, you must not have the intention to become a deserter, but the law is ruthless, so you may have to follow us to Crane City.
When we get to Hecheng and explain the situation, we may be able to avoid punishment."
As he spoke, he took out a purple talisman and said, "In case something unexpected happens, I will seal your spiritual power and will not unblock it until you arrive at Crane City. I hope you will not resist."
Xu Chunniang's eyes fell on the talisman in his hand. The powerful sealing power in it was not inferior to the strange iron ring she used in the mine. It was a sixth-level sealing talisman.
Seeing that Xu Chunniang didn't seem to have any intention of resisting, Wang Tianxuan became anxious.
"Xu Yatou, this is not an ordinary talisman. Once banned by this server, not to mention the power of magical powers and laws, not even a trace of spiritual energy and spiritual consciousness can be used. Do you really not resist? But think about it.
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Xu Chunniang was silent and only replied with a spiritual thought.
"I went with him to Hecheng just to receive the punishment. If I really resisted, it would be tantamount to actively going against the human race, and I would be charged with desertion.
By then, there will be no place for me in the entire human race."
Wang Tianhuan had nothing to say, and could only watch helplessly as the talisman fell on Xu Chunniang's body, banning all her cultivation.
"I'm sorry. When you get to Hecheng and clear your name, someone will help you remove this banning talisman."
After the guard finished speaking, he signaled to the left and right to take Xu Chunniang to the city lord's mansion for detention, and then escorted her to Hecheng together.
In the prison cell of the City Lord's Mansion, Wangtianhuan glanced around and couldn't help but shake his head.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, are you really going to just surrender? This place is so crude and crude, there is no place to stay!"
Xu Chunniang was unmoved and military regulations were strict. Although she did not intentionally violate them, she delayed her military term for more than ten years and should receive corresponding punishment.
Five days later, under the escort of the city guards, Xu Chunniang and several other deserters were sent to the city lord's palace in Hecheng.
"According to the human race's laws, those who delay the military term for less than three years shall serve double hard labor; those who delay the military term for three years but less than ten years shall serve five times hard labor;
Those who have completed ten years will be enlisted in the Black Tiger Army and will serve double the military service. Those who have delayed their military term for more than ten years, resulting in heavy losses in battle, will be enlisted in the Black Tiger Army. They will not be allowed to leave if they fail to make meritorious deeds!"
As a majestic voice sounded, a middle-aged monk with a calm and majestic appearance walked into the hall, his eyes sternly scanning back and forth over the several deserters in the hall.
His gaze was as solid as a sharp sword. Anyone caught by his gaze shrank subconsciously and lowered their heads.
"Zhang Wei was supposed to arrive in Hecheng five years ago, but he overdue for no reason. According to the laws of our human race, he needs to serve twenty-five years of hard labor. After completing the hard labor, he can then serve in the military."
The male cultivator named Zhang Wei immediately cried out, "I'm sorry, General, I didn't mean to delay my military term, I was just busy practicing, so I delayed it for a few years..."
The middle-aged man raised his eyebrows and interrupted him coldly.
"No need to say more. If you insist on explaining, go to the Black Tiger Army and tell those orcs!"
Zhang Wei was startled and couldn't help but wave his hands repeatedly, not daring to say any more.
He would rather serve thirty years of hard labor than be inducted into the Black Tiger Army.
The Black Tiger Army sounds nice, but in essence it is a death squad. It usually takes on the most dangerous tasks, and if you are not careful, your life will be in danger.
I am a bit tired from hard labor, but at least my life is not in danger.
The middle-aged male cultivator snorted coldly and glanced at the remaining people, "Exceeding the military limit is a violation of military regulations. No matter what excuse you have, don't mention it again, otherwise it will be regarded as a provocation and the punishment will be doubled!
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After saying that, he ignored Zhang Wei and continued to pronounce punishments on other monks.
"Tang Yue, who has been overdue for fourteen years, according to the law, should be enlisted in the Black Tiger Army. After serving twenty-eight years in the Black Tiger Army, he will be reorganized into the regular army and serve thirty years of regular military service.
If you have meritorious service, you can leave the Black Tiger Army in advance."
Tang Yue was a little frightened at the thought of staying in the Black Tiger Army for so many years, so he forced himself to explain.
"General, I am not overdue. I am a cultivator who ascended from the Small Thousand Worlds. I am short of money, so I can only rush day and night to avoid delaying my military term.
However, there was a leak in the house and it rained all night. When I was on my way, I accidentally entered the cave of a senior in the Void Refining Stage and was trapped by the formation inside for twelve years. I finally escaped from it."
"The circumstances are excusable, but the law cannot tolerate it."
The middle-aged male cultivator looked at Tang Yue with a cold gaze, "Military orders are like mountains. No matter how great your injustice is, you must accept the punishment you deserve.
Tang Yue, the time it takes to join the Black Tiger Army is doubled, and he needs to serve for fifty-six years before he can leave."
Tang Yue's face turned pale and instantly became much uglier, but he did not dare to express any complaints.
The middle-aged male cultivator withdrew his gaze and continued to look at the next person.
"Xu Chunniang has been overdue for eighteen years. According to the law, she should be enlisted in the Black Tiger Army. After serving thirty-six years in the Black Tiger Army, she will be reorganized into the regular army and serve thirty years of regular military service."
With the precedent of Zhang Wei and Tang Yue, Xu Chunniang wisely did not say much.
This middle-aged male cultivator seems to have a high status in the military, and his personality is arbitrary. His verdict does not allow others to comment. Forcibly explaining it will only lead to more punishment.
After everyone's punishment was pronounced, someone stepped into the palace and took away the deserters who had served hard labor.
Apart from the middle-aged male cultivator, only Xu Chunniang, Tang Yue, and another female cultivator named Guo Xuelian were left in the hall, who were about to be recruited into the Black Tiger Army.
At this moment, a beautiful woman with a graceful figure walked out of the palace, bringing with her a refreshing fragrance.
She walked into the hall, glanced at the three of them casually, and looked at the middle-aged male cultivator above, fiddling with her nails carelessly.
"Are these the three people you told me about during your interrogation?"
Seeing her being so casual, the middle-aged male cultivator frowned without leaving any trace, "These three are pretty good."
"Two in the late stage of divine transformation and one in the middle stage of divine transformation. You actually take good care of me."
The pretty girl raised her eyebrows and smiled, indicating something in her words.
The middle-aged male cultivator looked indifferent and said, "You were forced to join the Black Tiger Army. The Ding Mao team you command is also the weakest among the twelve teams. If you don't like these three people, you don't need them."
"You are so proactive in helping me. If I don't accept it, wouldn't it make me look ungrateful?"
The beautiful Xiu chuckled lightly and joked, "Everyone says that General Ziye is unkind and only sees military discipline and law. If they see this scene, I'm afraid they will mistakenly think that the general has plans for me!"
Chapter completed!