Chapter 141

I, from the Tenth Camp, am also willing to go on this trip!

The Bijang of the Tenth Camp, Pei Guang, also eagerly volunteered after Liang Fang.

They are merely acting as Bijang for now.

If there is any shortcoming, the Bijang position could be revoked at any time!

But if one can earn merit through this, they can receive rewards and find an opportunity to break through to Martial Ancestor.

Only then can they truly be considered a Bijang!

Therefore, they are unwilling to miss this opportunity!

And Guan Shan and the other elders naturally knew this as well, with no intention of competing with them for the mission.

Guan Zhen suddenly had an idea and said in a deep voice,

"Now Mu Shan Cheng will not see battle again in the short term; you three can each take fifty people and go together to Zhong Cheng to safely transport the provisions back to Mu Shan Cheng!"

Guan Zhen's arrangement left everyone present startled.

Guan Shan and the others quickly realized Guan Zhen's intention.

War is not won by sheer bravado alone.

Trust and cooperation among the soldiers are an indispensable foundation for victory.

And Guan Zhen did this precisely to have Gu Han, Liang Fang, and Pei Guang learn to work together!

Liang Fang, however, felt displeased.

If he were to lead the team and complete the mission, the merit would be his alone.

But the three camps joining forces.

Even if the provisions are brought back, the merit would be divided among the three camps.

Liang Fang asked unwillingly,

"May I ask, General, who will be the commander for this operation?"

Guan Zhen glanced at him,

"With Gu Han as commander."

Upon hearing this, Liang Fang's dissatisfaction grew even greater.

Pei Guang likewise was unconvinced.

Everyone is a Great Martial Master, and each is merely acting as Bijang.

On what basis is Gu Han considered a rank higher than them, to serve as commander?

"In the defense battle, whether in tactics or strength, Gu Han's demonstrated ability surpasses yours."

Guan Zhen said lightly,

"If you are dissatisfied, you may choose to challenge Gu Han; as long as you defeat him, the commander's position goes to the victor. How about that?"

Upon hearing this, both of them felt somewhat moved.

They had never seen Gu Han slay a Martial Ancestor, and even his slaying of a Great Martial Master was only hearsay.

Liang Fang and Pei Guang, being able to serve as acting Bijang, naturally count among the elite of Great Martial Masters.

Without having crossed hands, they do not believe they are truly inferior to Gu Han.

Liang Fang's gaze toward Gu Han was full of fighting spirit,

"If that's the case, then please, Bijang Gu, give us some pointers."

Gu Han glanced irritably at Guan Zhen—how could he not know that Guan Zhen wanted to watch a show?

But Gu Han also did not want

Someone deliberately causing trouble for him, tripping him up.

Since Liang Fang voluntarily stepped forward, he would kill a chicken to scare the monkeys!

Gu Han immediately nodded calmly,

"Let's go."

The two immediately went to the martial arts platform of the military camp.

The martial arts platform is fifty meters in diameter, fully capable of bearing the combat of Great Martial Masters.

News of their sparring spread without legs.

Soon many Combat Soldiers heard the news and came, surrounding the martial arts platform three layers inside and three layers outside.

"Old Guan, you fellow really have no good intentions."

Zhou Kuan teasingly looked at Guan Shan.

The news of the two Bijang's battle was naturally let out by Guan Shan.

It was clearly intended to make Liang Fang embarrass himself in public!

Guan Shan chuckled,

"These words, inside and out, are aimed at Gu Han; Gu Han, being magnanimous, can't be bothered to stoop to their level."

"But no matter what, Gu Han is someone from my Second Camp; if I don't give them a lesson, how will others view me in the future?"

Zhou Kuan couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.

Guan Shan, this fellow, is truly as narrow-minded as ever.

In the blink of an eye, thousands of Combat Soldiers had gathered around the martial arts platform to watch the spectacle.

Among them, Gu Chen and other Gu family descendants were naturally present.

Around, amidst the chatter, most voices were optimistic about Gu Han.

But among them still mingled some voices mocking Gu Han.

"Gu Han, in such a short time, went from Logistics Soldier to Bijang—could he really think it's his own ability?"

I think, it's just that the Generals want to promote a role model to boost morale, and Gu Han just got damn lucky, happened to be selected.

Sure enough, daring to accept Liang Fang Bijang's challenge, I think today he'll have to slink off the Martial Arts Platform.

Get down? I estimate Liang Fang Bijang will beat him off the Martial Arts Platform!

Gu Qianyue hearing this discussion, instantly flew into a rage,

If not for Gu Han, many of you would likely die on the battlefield before New Year's Eve!

Now Gu Han is merely having a fair fight with Liang Fang, yet you slander him so—do you still have any shame?

The few who spoke had their faces turn green then purple from Gu Qianyue's outburst, some feeling embarrassed and annoyed.

But once they recognized Gu Qianyue's identity, they immediately began to sneer repeatedly,

I wondered who it was—turns out it's Gu Qianyue, who latched onto Gu Han's thigh to get the Captain of Hundred position, hahaha!

Do you really think that being a Captain of Hundred gives you the right to reprimand us at will?

You wouldn't be trying to bully others with your influence, would you?

Their sarcastic remarks made Gu Qianyue quite annoyed.

He still wanted to continue arguing with them, but Gu Chen stopped him.

Gu Chen shook his head at Gu Qianyue,

No matter what you say, you can't change the prejudice in their hearts.

Once Gu Han wins later, they'll naturally realize how foolish their current remarks are.

Gu Qianyue looked angrily at Gu Chen,

Are we just going to let it go like that?

Just get used to it.

Gu Chen said calmly,

In any matter, actions are more persuasive than words.

They are both members of the Gu Family, though.

But the status of the cadet branch in Wu Shan Cheng is far inferior to that of main-line descendants like Gu Qianyue.

The cold looks and ridicule they endure on a daily basis are not few.

If every person had to rebut, they might as well not cultivate at all.

Seeing this, Gu Qianyue could only give up the idea of continuing the argument.

And this scene, in their eyes, seemed like a victory for them.

See, I told you earlier—Gu Han just practices nepotism, letting a bunch of talentless people occupy high positions!

Whoosh!

Before his words even finished, a piercing sound of splitting wind rang out.

By the time he reacted, a flying sword was already hovering in midair three cun before his forehead!

Gulp.

He swallowed, and instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

If you keep spouting baseless nonsense, the flying sword in my hand won't recognize you.

Jian Lao's voice sounded in his ear.

He almost pissed his pants from fright, repeatedly apologizing to the air,

The junior knows his mistake, please forgive me, senior; I dare not repeat it.

Whoosh!

This person kept his eyes tightly shut, cold sweat pouring from his forehead, fear reaching its peak.

Only after a moment did he slowly open his eyes.

After confirming the flying sword had disappeared, he finally relaxed.

And Gu Chen, whose sword had flown back into its sheath, felt gratitude toward Jian Lao in his heart.

Thank you for your help, Jian Lao.

In the military camp, winning an argument with words is not a capital offense.

But Gu Chen both wanted to give the other party a lesson and did not want to reveal his identity as a sword cultivator.

So he could only have Jian Lao speak for him.

That old voice would not make people suspect him.

At most they might suspect he is merely Gu Han's protector.