Awakening The Gluttony Talent: I Become Stronger By Eating

152 Covered in Grime

The soldiers and officers of the Gamma Military Zone, in particular the members of the 4th Battalion, all raised their heads to look at this young man who was going to be their new boss, and began gossiping animatedly.

He was able to get appointed as Advisor to the military zone and concurrent Captain of the 4th Battalion at such a young age. On top of that, he leapfrogged two ranks and straightaway assumed the position of Captain of the 4th Battalion.

This was unprecedented in all the military zones. Inevitably, people’s tongues started wagging, speculating whether this Lu Yu guy ascended to this position due to connections.

“Silence!”

Xu Qingguo barked out and all the cultivators in the compound instantly quieted down. He said in a grave voice, “I have personally witnessed Lu Yu’s contributions and actual abilities. I can cross my heart and assure you that he definitely possesses the ability to take on this position.”

“Next, let’s invite General Wang Lu to present the identity badge of Captain of the 4th Battalion to Lu Yu.”

Wang Lu was the General of the First Military Unit, and Lu Yu’s immediate superior. At this moment, he pinned the badge on Lu Yu personally, then shook hands with him. He said with a smile, “There is no precedent like you in the past, nor will there be another one like you in the future, who assumed the dual roles of Advisor and Battalion Captain at such a young age.”

Lu Yu replied politely, “General Wang, you are too kind.”

Wang Lu said, “This is what you deserved. Young people should not be too humble. A little arrogance is a good thing.”

Having reached the Intermediate Great Grand Master realm at over 90 years of age, Lu Yu was considered a young man.

Gazing at Lu Yu on the stage giving a speech in infinite glory, Niu Xianzu stood below the stage with his fists tightly clenched, his heart full of resentment and his face full of angry hatred.

Why should he give up the position of the 4th Battalion’s Captain to someone who simply parachuted in here out of nowhere?

In terms of contribution and ability, he, as the acting captain, should have been the rightful Captain of the 4th Battalion. The more he thought about it, the more resentful he felt. Just as Niu Xianzu was about to speak, an icy cold scornful laugh preceded him.

“Hoho… the Advisor to the Gamma Military Zone, concurrent Captain of the 4th Battalion, is so impressive!”

Ying Qufeng dragged his injured body and hobbled forward. His face was so swollen that his eyes looked like slits. He said in an icy tone, “Military Lord Xu, it’s not a good idea to give a man who has committed a capital crime a promotion, is it?”

“Furthermore, this time I have come here as an Inspector on orders from the capital to check on the Gamma Military Zone.”

As he spoke, Ying Qufeng took out an order and said, “You guys of the Gamma Military Zone, connived with your subordinate to commit atrocities in Lunan City. Notwithstanding the massive damage caused, he still openly killed the federal government-appointed City Lord in a direct brazen challenge to the federal government’s laws. In addition, you have to give me a satisfactory explanation for all these injuries on my body.”

Xu Qingguo sized up Ying Qufeng, and a puzzled look flashed across his eyes. Evidently, he did not expect Ying Qufeng would get beaten up within the military zone.

Thus, he asked, “Mr. Inspector, which pit did you fall into? Tell me, and I will order my men to fill up this pit at once.”

The soldiers and officers below the stage roared with raucous laughter immediately when they heard Xu Qingguo’s inquiry.

Ying Qufeng’s face darkened ominously at once. Xu Qingguo was clearly protecting his men vigorously. Pointing at Lu Yu, Ying Qufeng yelled in anger, “Hmph! Stop playing dumb! The injuries on my body are inflicted by him!”

Wang Lu gave a side glance and asked, “Lu Yu, is that true?”

Lu Yu glanced at Ying Qufeng, then with a straight face and absolute composure, he answered, “General Wang, there is no such thing. Mr. Inspector’s brain must have been damaged after he got injured.”

The soldiers and officers below the stage all roared with laughter once more. They only toned down their mirth after Xu Qingguo barked out an order.

And Ying Qufeng was so furious that he almost exploded. He had never met such a shameless guy. Not only did he deny the acts he had committed, but he also did not feel any sense of shame.

Zhou Zhongzheng tugged at Ying Qufeng’s sleeve. “Old Ying, I think we better let it go.”

“Hmph! How can I simply let it go like this? Putting aside this matter, then surely you can’t deny this matter where you connived with Lu Yu to kill the City Lord of Lunan City?” Ying Qufeng glared at Xu Qingguo fixedly.

Xu Qingguo replied indifferently, “This is definitely not connivance. All these years, the City Lord of Lunan City, Yan Hong, was the local authority managing Lunan City. Not only did he not think about the welfare of the people, but he abused the power of his position to accumulate very substantial wealth and carry out dirty deeds.”

“Lu Yu’s act was clearly restoring justice on behalf of the citizens of Lunan City. I shall request the capital to thoroughly investigate this matter very soon.”

Upon hearing this, Ying Qufeng’s swollen face turned apoplectic with rage. He was clearly brazenly shielding Lu Yu, and had absolutely no respect for him, the Inspector. He had really gone overboard!

Zhou Zhongzheng spoke up at this moment, “That is just unsubstantiated speculation on your part. Even if it was true, Lu Yu has no authority to straightaway kill a City Lord. I’m afraid your argument just doesn’t hold water.”

As Lu Yu’s immediate superior, Wang Lu would naturally side with Lu Yu. He strode forward. His towering figure, emanating an overpowering oppressive air, made Zhou Zhongzheng shake all over and back away repeatedly. “What… what are you doing? I am an Inspector.”

Thankfully, Wang Lu did not push forward any further. He simply extended a gigantic arm covered with scars and asked, “Since you think Lu Yu is guilty of a crime, can you show me the arrest warrant from the capital?”

Zhou Zhongzheng was stunned, his face turning green and ashen white alternately. He shook his head and said, “No… no, I don’t have it.”

Of course there was none. Right from the start, no one could have foreseen that when Lu Yu battled a War General to the death, not only did he eliminate that War General, but he still survived in one piece, alive and well.

The capital had already assumed that Lu Yu was a dead man for sure, and so there was no arrest warrant at all.

“Since there is no arrest warrant, then please leave this place now. Whether you choose to let matters rest or continue to apply for an arrest warrant, I can inform you upfront that Lu Yu is my soldier and the military zone’s Advisor!”

“Even if you arrest him, with your level of authority you have no right to interrogate him. When the time comes, please be prepared to bear the consequences!”

“Our Gamma Military Zone guys are no pushovers!”

Wang Lu’s overbearing words stirred up the emotions of the rank and file in the military zone. Everyone held their heads up with pride. This was the place where they would gladly fight for the rest of their lives. This was their second home.

“Fine! Fine! Fine! Just you wait. I will go and apply for an arrest warrant!”

Ying Qufeng pointed at the crowd in the Gamma Military Zone. He was so infuriated that his body was shaking. When he descended from the stage, he even took a tumble. “Help me up!”

Zhou Zhongzheng helped Ying Qufeng up. The two then fled from the Gamma Military Zone in a wretched state.

Lu Yu was still on stage giving his speech. After more than ten minutes, Xu Qingguo added some more phrases like training hard and serving the country before the speeches finally concluded officially.

Before leaving, Wang Lu held Lu Yu back, telling him to go to the office because he had something important to discuss with Lu Yu. Lu Yu was quite puzzled, but he still followed Wang Lu to the office.

Once inside, Wang Lu said with a grim expression, “Lu Yu, the shit you have stirred up this time is very serious. It’s not easy to wipe your ass this time.”