Chapter 11: Five against one, the advantage is mine

Fang Yan subtly gave a glance to a few familiar logistics soldiers.

They understood, put on a brave front, and stepped out from the crowd.

"Sir, Gu Han initially snatched a gray wolf and ten rabbits from us, which is why we returned empty-handed in disgrace."

These people were precisely the logistics soldiers who had handed over all their spoils to Fang Yan's squad, and now their faces showed utter resentment.

"We would have liked to refuse, but he has a few combat soldiers backing him; we are merely logistics soldiers—how dare we resist?"

"If you, Sir, were not willing to uphold justice for us, we could only suffer this dumb loss."

Someone in the crowd felt moved, also stepped out from the ranks, and accused Gu Han of stealing their belongings.

For a moment, the clamor to punish Gu Han rose to a frenzy.

Originally many were worried whether they would later face retaliation from Gu Chen and those combat soldiers.

But as the crowd grew, they no longer needed to consider that issue.

If something happens to them in the future, the chief suspicion will fall on Gu Chen and his group!

This would make Gu Chen and the others hesitant to act, fearing they might encounter danger instead!

Seeing dozens shouting that Gu Han had seized their game, even Qian Fu felt a headache.

Let alone whether Gu Han actually took their belongings—there's still no verdict.

Even if Gu Han really did take them, all the game he possesses wouldn't be enough to divide among these people!

It's obvious someone wants to fish in troubled waters for profit!

"Please, everyone, remain calm and don't act rashly!"

After the crowd calmed down, Qian Fu looked toward Gu Han, who seemed aloof from the affair.

"Gu Han, do you have anything to say?"

Gu Han shook his head, his gaze remaining calm as ever,

"I didn't do it; there's no need to explain to anyone."

"If it wasn't his doing, why should he admit it?"

Gu Chen and Gu Lin's brothers exchanged a glance, then stepped forward together, clasping their fists in salute to Qian Fu.

"Sir, we believe that given Gu Han's character, he would not do such a bullying act."

Although they don't know the details, it doesn't stop Gu Chen and his companions from firmly standing beside Gu Han.

Qian Fu's face turned grim; Gu Han wouldn't even utter an explanation, leaving him unsure how to deal with it.

"Gu Han, if you cannot prove your innocence, I'm afraid I can only revoke your first-place qualification."

Now the outcry against Gu Han is too great for him to ignore everyone's voices.

But this matter lacks solid evidence, and with each side sticking to its own story, he cannot determine what really happened.

"Sir."

At that moment, Gu Han suddenly spoke, pointing at the noisy crowd,

"Do you think these people have the ability to hunt blue wolves or gray wolves?"

Those pointed at by Gu Han flushed with anger, each bursting into curses.

"What do you mean, stealing our goods and then looking down on us?"

"Sir, we must teach this fellow a lesson; otherwise, relying on his backing, he will surely cause trouble in the military camp!"

Countless voices shouted at Gu Han, demanding Qian Fu give them an answer, yet Qian Fu stared thoughtfully at Gu Han.

"Just say what you want to say; no need to beat around the bush."

Gu Han nodded, then turned to look at the logistics soldiers still berating him.

"Since you think I'm using my brothers' influence to seize your spoils, I'll give you this chance right here."

"Any squad among you can step forward; I'll take on a squad alone."

"If you can beat me, I'll admit I took your belongings."

"If you can't beat me, it's simple: all the game you catch over the next month will be mine—how about that?"

As soon as he said that, the clamor ceased instantly, and a pin could be heard dropping on the field.

Gu Chen and the others' faces changed dramatically; they hurriedly whispered,

"Gu Han, you absolutely must not!"

"We know you don't want to be slandered, but you're alone—how could you possibly match other squads teaming up?"

"After all, Gu Han is only a first-stage martial apprentice."

"Not to mention Gu Han—even Gu Jing, a second-stage martial apprentice, couldn't be sure of defeating five first-stage martial apprentices working together!"

"They're merely martial apprentices; although there's a gap between ranks, it's not enough to overwhelm."

"Yet Gu Han still clung to his decision, fixing Gu Chen with a determined gaze,"

"\"Brother Chen, trust me. \""

"Seeing Gu Han's unwavering gaze, Gu Chen, who had wanted to persuade him, could only sigh helplessly."

"\"Alright, but remember, no matter what happens, we will always stand behind you. \""

"Gu Chen's trust filled Gu Han's heart with emotion."

"As for his former family, Gu Han actually doesn't feel much attachment."

"But from Wu Shan Cheng to the border pass, his interactions have made him genuinely approve of Gu Chen and his companions."

"Qian Fu naturally could guess Gu Han's thoughts."

"As long as Gu Han can prove his strength surpasses that of these teams,"

"it means Gu Han is fully capable of hunting wolf beasts alone!"

"Then the rumor that Gu Han bullied others and seized their game would collapse on its own!"

But Qian Fu also was somewhat curious.

When new recruits enter the camp, there will be a unified assessment.

Anyone whose strength reaches Second-stage Martial Apprentice will be assigned to the Warrior Camp.

The new recruits' assessment was just yesterday, only one day in total. Could it really be such a coincidence that Gu Han happened to reach Second-stage Martial Apprentice on that day?

Otherwise, he couldn't figure out where Gu Han got the nerve to dare to challenge a Logistics Soldier unit alone!

However, among the crowd, the unit that had been shouting the loudest earlier—namely, the few Logistics Soldiers who, together with Fang Yan, had wanted to seize Gu Han's Azure Wolf—

At this moment, their eyes rolled, and, knowing full well, they stepped back two paces and blended into the crowd.

Precisely because they had crossed hands with Gu Han before did they realize that Gu Han's strength was absolutely not as simple as others thought!

If one is not careful, it's possible to mess up in front of everyone!

By then, losing would be bad enough, but they'd also have to hand over all the spoils of the next month to Gu Han—that would be absolutely something they could not accept!

Rather than that, it would be better to give this opportunity to show off to someone else.

If they win, they can reap the fisherman's gain.

If they lose, it wouldn't really affect them.

But the others had never crossed hands with Gu Han, so they couldn't know what these people were thinking inside.

One ordinary-looking man was the first to rush out ahead of everyone.

"Gu Han, without your few brothers backing you, do you think you can handle us?"

Wang Shan stared at Gu Han viciously,

"If you've got guts, come up now, old man! Without your brothers as your backing, if I don't beat the crap out of you, consider today's bowel movement clean!"

A flicker of joy flashed in the depths of his eyes.

Thanks to his quick move, he seized the initiative.

Now he can both show off in front of everyone and unexpectedly gain a pile of spoils!

That's definitely killing two birds with one stone!

Those still hesitating are all idiots!

As for whether they'll mess up?

Laughable, if their five-person team combined still can't beat a First-stage Martial Apprentice.

Then they could just be buried!

Five against one, the advantage is mine!