Chapter 27

In the Veteran Soldiers Camp, someone discovered several corpses that had just died.

Guan Shan's face was full of worry; he spoke in a low voice,

According to the military doctor's judgment, these corpses should all be the veteran soldiers who went out yesterday.

Deng Li and the others' faces instantly changed dramatically,

"How is that possible?"

They instinctively wanted to refute Guan Shan's words.

But even Guan Shan was alarmed; the military doctor's judgment is probably not wrong.

"Did the military doctor find out the cause?"

Facing Deng Li's question, Guan Shan first nodded, then immediately shook his head.

"The military doctor only said they died at human hands, but couldn't determine exactly who did it."

Deng Li and the other instructors exchanged a glance, each seeing a hint of unease in the other's eyes.

Although the military camp is within Mu Shan Cheng's territory, it is already extremely close to the border.

Basically no outsiders come near here.

This also means that these deceased veteran soldiers most likely died at the hands of their own people.

"What conflict can't be resolved in the camp? Must it come to this?"

"Could it be that Gu Chen's people did this?"

An instructor, as if thinking of something, looked at Deng Li and said,

"Old Deng, isn't it because they gathered to cause trouble, bullied the new recruits, that you punished them?"

However, after he finished speaking, Deng Li and the others looked at him as if he were an idiot.

"Did you forget to bring your brain before leaving today? That bunch of rookie idiots, even if they set an ambush beforehand, couldn't possibly kill so many veteran soldiers!"

"Then it can't be that these veteran soldiers killed each other, right?"

"It's possible that someone had held a grudge for a long time, and when they went out to the wilderness they found an opportunity for revenge, leading to the current situation."

Everyone chattered, each with their own speculation.

Deng Li sighed, his eyes full of self-reproach as he looked at Guan Shan,

"No matter what, letting them go out to hunt was my decision; I alone am responsible for this."

Guan Shan waved his hand,

"Old Deng, you needn't be like this; since they chose to stay and become formal soldiers, they must have already resolved to remain here forever."

"Your punishment of them didn't violate regulations; they were just unlucky."

"The military doctor is still examining the remaining bodies; anyone confirmed dead will uniformly receive martyr's benefits, and their families will be given compensation."

Deng Li's gaze dim as he nodded,

"Understood; I will provide this compensation."

Guan Shan sighed, stepped forward and patted Deng Li's shoulder,

"Lately things have been unsettled; the imperial court could go to war with Jian Chi State at any moment; you must train the new recruits well, lest they step onto the battlefield unable even to steady their weapons."

Afterwards, Guan Shan looked at the instructors,

"In a month, it will be the day of the Ten Camps martial competition; all new recruits in Mu Shan Cheng will participate."

"Our camp, over the years among all the camps, has always been ranked in the middle-lower tier; this time we must perform well."

When the Ten Camps martial competition was mentioned, all the instructors broke into grins.

"This time, with Yuqitian and Gu Chen here, our camp will definitely achieve a good ranking."

After Guan Shan gave a few words of encouragement to the instructors, he rarely took the time to observe the Combat Soldiers' training.

He also specially picked out a few promising seedlings and personally gave them some guidance.

Among them were Gu Chen and Yuqitian.

The treatment of receiving personal guidance from the chief instructor made the other Combat Soldiers envy it immensely.

After his inspection, Guan Shan likewise hurried over to the Firekeeper Camp.

Firekeeper Camp.

At this moment, it was shortly after the soldiers of all camps had finished their meals.

The Combat Soldiers were training, while the Logistics Soldiers were tidying up the disordered camp.

Gu Han came to the registration desk, casually picked up two buns, and greeted Veteran Firekeeper Li Qiang with a smile.

"Why are you coming empty-handed today?"

These past few days, Gu Han could be said to come to register every day carrying big and small packages.

Even those veteran Logistics Soldiers were not as diligent in registering as Gu Han.

As an old-timer at the registration desk, Li Qiang naturally became familiar with Gu Han's face.

"Yesterday's harvest was meager, all snatched up by those veteran Combat Soldiers." Gu Han said offhand.

Li Qiang had also heard about the matter concerning the Warrior Camp.

Those veteran Combat Soldiers may look down on low-level demonic beasts.

But as soon as they approach, the beasts will flee in panic, making it only natural that Gu Han's hunting is affected.

"So what made you decide to come see me today?"

Li Qiang looked curiously at Gu Han, who didn't treat himself as an outsider at all.

Gu Han gulped down a wolf-meat bun whole, speaking indistinctly,

"Old Li, among the things that can be exchanged at the logistics point, are there demonic beast cores?"

For Logistics Soldiers, the logistics point is the most important incentive measure.

Gu Han had only heard that logistics points could be used to exchange some basic martial training materials, such as blood-tempering pills, etc.

But thinking of the demon beast inner core that Little Wolf needed to enhance its bloodline, Gu Han thought to come here and ask.

"Demon beast inner core?"

Li Qiang was startled by Gu Han's question,

"Wait a moment, let me check."

Although he was in charge of managing the registration office of the Logistics Camp, most logistics soldiers who came here exchanged blood-tempering pills or some basic armor and weapons.

As for demon beast inner cores, nobody pays any attention to them at all.

Li Qiang flipped through the exchange list of the logistics office, and quickly found the page on demon beast inner cores.

"It can be exchanged, but you need five thousand logistics points to exchange for one demon beast inner core."

"Five thousand logistics points?"

Gu Han couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

One wild hare is worth one logistics point.

To exchange for a demon beast inner core, you'd need five thousand wild hares…

He feared that even if he slaughtered all the rabbits in the surrounding mountains and forests, he might not even gather enough logistics points for ten demon beast inner cores!

"How many logistics points do I have in total now?"

Gu Han would come each day, turn in his hunted game, then turn and leave; he really hadn't paid attention to how many logistics points he had accumulated.

Li Qiang took a look, and couldn't help but be startled as well,

"Eight thousand three hundred fifty-four."

When he said that number, even he couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.

In just a few short days, Gu Han had surpassed the accumulation of the veteran logistics soldiers over two years!

What a terrifying concept!

However, unlike Li Qiang's reaction, Gu Han merely sighed speechlessly,

"This is just one demon beast inner core..."

Li Qiang twitched the corner of his mouth, feeling that Gu Han might be a bit crazy.

With over eight thousand logistics points, the other party actually isn't satisfied?

"Old Li, give me a demon beast inner core, pick the best one you can."

Since we can't temporarily let Little Wolf enhance its bloodline, let's just let it fill its stomach.

"What do you need the demon beast inner core for?"

These days, Li Qiang's relationship with Gu Han has also been fairly good; while questioning, he went to the adjacent compartment to search.

Demon beast inner cores are generally only used to concoct pills or to train spirit beasts.

For spirit beasts, the effect can even surpass some heavenly treasures and earthly riches.

But Gu Han is neither an alchemist nor does he have a spirit beast.

Are you planning to enshrine this exchanged demon beast inner core?