Chapter 35: Dividing the Spoils

You damn old bastard, you're terrible!

Gu Han looked at Guan Shan's guilty, thief-like expression and silently cursed.

I don't believe a word you say!

Gu Chen also chuckled and looked at Gu Han.

In my opinion, General Guan isn't using us as bait; he thinks we're the spies hidden in the military camp.

Both are exceptionally talented; how could they be easily fooled by Guan Shan's few words?

Besides, they didn't mind; Guan Shan wasn't targeting them, just fulfilling his duty as a Bijang.

When they encountered danger, even if he had doubted them before, Guan Shan still decided to help them—that was enough.

Gu Han said with a smile,

"Chen brother, look at what General Guan gave us—anything good?"

Hearing the urgency in Gu Han's tone, Gu Chen smiled and opened the bag.

This isn't an ordinary bag; it's a storage bag extremely rare for a Martial Novice.

Gu Chen poured his consciousness into it and quickly said,

Inside are five Quenching Blood Pills, fifty Quenching Blood Pellets, ten Return Spring Pellets, two Combat Soldiers, and one Fire Spirit Fruit.

Quenching Blood Pills are genuine entry-grade pills.

For Martial Practitioners and Martial Novices, their effect far surpasses that of ordinary pellets.

Even when a Martial Master refines Qi Blood, they can still be used.

Return Spring Pellets are the most common healing pills; for Martial Practitioners and Martial Novices, they are nothing short of miraculous healing medicines.

These medicines, Guan Shan clearly intended to split them evenly between the two.

And the two Combat Soldiers are two low-grade yellow-ranked longswords, so each gets one.

Only the Fire Spirit Fruit, Guan Shan probably had some other idea in mind.

The Fire Spirit Fruit contains abundant fire elemental power, greatly benefiting Martial Practitioners skilled in fire.

Even for an ordinary Martial Practitioner, the fire elemental power within can enhance their fire-elemental comprehension and resistance somewhat.

Although the increase is modest, the Fire Spirit Fruit could be highly sought after by the vast majority of Martial Practitioners, even some Martial Masters!

If it were just ordinary acquaintances, they'd likely have turned against each other over this Fire Spirit Fruit by now!

But Gu Han merely smiled and said,

"Chen brother, I don't need this Fire Spirit Fruit—just take it."

A flicker of surprise crossed Gu Chen's face; he hadn't expected Gu Han to outright refuse the Fire Spirit Fruit!

Even he wouldn't find it easy to resist the temptation of the Fire Spirit Fruit!

Not needed?

Anyone can see this is nothing but a half-hearted excuse.

If that's the case, then I won't stand on ceremony—between us brothers, there's no need for all this beating around the bush.

Gu Chen fell silent for a moment, then spoke in a low voice,

These pellets, you take seven, I'll take three.

However, Gu Han shook his head at Gu Chen's proposal,

I only need this storage bag and five Return Spring Pellets; the rest of the pellets, Chen brother, take back and distribute to the other brothers.

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen's face instantly changed—he never expected Gu Han to make such an outrageous suggestion.

This isn't just about Gu Han wanting the storage bag.

Although the storage bag is certainly valuable for a Martial Novice, it still depends on the person.

Gu Chen already has a sword-shaped pendant with storage functionality.

Even its storage capacity far exceeds that of this most basic storage bag.

In other words, this storage bag is completely useless to Gu Chen.

When Gu Han asks for the storage bag, Gu Chen wouldn't even frown.

What he minds is that Gu Han has no intention of accepting those pellets at all!

No matter what, he could never agree to Gu Han's terms.

Seeing Gu Chen still wanting to persuade him, Gu Han said with a smile,

Chen brother, you don't need to persuade me; I have my own opportunities—I'm not lacking these pellets.

Seeing Gu Han so resolute, Gu Chen could only sigh helplessly.

If that's the case, then I won't say more—whatever comes up, you can always find me; you don't have to bear it alone.

A warm current flowed through Gu Han's heart, and he smiled,

Of course, we're family, right?

Gu Chen also smiled knowingly, letting Gu Han first pick a Cold Wind Sword, then handed over the storage bag as well.

He then, in Gu Chen's presence, directly stored the items in his pendant before returning to the camp.

Seeing Gu Chen store everything in his spiritual storage device, Gu Han wasn't surprised at all.

Without any special opportunity, Gu Chen couldn't possibly have made such rapid progress in such a short time.

Having a spiritual storage device is about as normal as it gets.

By contrast, Gu Han curled his lips and muttered in his mind,

You say you're some kind of golden finger, yet you lack even storage—doesn't that embarrass your peers?

The Soul Absorption System seemed to fall silent for a moment before speaking,

It's not that the system's functions are incomplete; rather, the host's strength is too weak. As the host grows stronger, the system's dormant functions will gradually revive.

Once the host becomes a Martial Practitioner, the system's storage function will be activated; I hope the host continues to press on.

Gu Han's mouth twitched; this day and age, the system actually looks down on its own host.

Is there any heavenly principle left?

He sighed helplessly and decided not to stoop to the system's level.

Gu Han didn't linger at all, taking Little Wolf and hurrying toward the lake.

After roughly the time it takes to finish a cup of tea, the man and the wolf spotted the lake in the distance.

Gu Han lowered his head, looking at Little Wolf's clueless expression, and spoke in a slightly low tone,

"Back then, I met your mother right here."

Immediately afterward, he pointed to the Wave‑treading Ox resting by the lakeshore, snoring like thunder,

"Your mother wanted to obtain the Water Element Lotus to purify your bloodline, but she ultimately died a miserable death under the hooves of the Wave‑treading Ox."

Upon hearing this, Little Wolf, who had not understood why Gu Han's tone was so low, instantly had his eyes turn scarlet.

During this time, with the help of Gu Han's Battle Pet System, Little Wolf's strength increased at an extremely rapid pace.

Now it has even surpassed its mother, the Phantom Water Wolf.

But because the time has been short, it is still in a juvenile state.

The young Little Wolf does not have much understanding of life and death separations.

It merely follows its life instinct, feeling fury toward the Wave‑treading Ox that killed its mother!

Such a blood‑deep grudge will not fade because of youth.

On the contrary, because it has not yet experienced other emotions, it becomes even heavier!

"Awoo!"

Little Wolf let out an angry roar and charged straight down the slope toward the Wave‑treading Ox that was still resting.

Its roar was still immature, yet it was full of oppressive pressure.

Some nearby monsters, seeing Little Wolf's youth, had originally wanted to sneak attack and feast heartily.

But upon seeing Little Wolf's speed, which almost left an afterimage, they all shrank back in fear.

This young wolf may look small, but they dare not provoke it!