Chapter 62

Second Camp, Logistics Camp.

"Gu Han, your performance really lets our Logistics Camp hold its head high!"

The Logistics Camp's overseeing general, Jin Zetao, patted Gu Han on the shoulder with great satisfaction.

He waved his hand and said bluntly,

"I decide; from today on, you need not handle any chores in the Logistics Camp."

"No one may obstruct any of your actions in the Logistics Camp."

"Do whatever you want."

That statement was tantamount to opening wide the doors of convenience for Gu Han.

From now on, Gu Han no longer needed to sneak around as before when he wanted to leave the camp to hunt demonic beasts.

Gu Han well understood that this was a change in status brought about by strength.

Gu Han clasped his hands and said his thanks,

"Thank you, General."

Jin Zetao nodded and asked,

"In terms of cultivation, is there anything I can help you with?"

This was a special instruction from General Guan, who cared more about Gu Han's cultivation than anything else.

Whatever can be satisfied, satisfy it as much as possible!

Gu Han thought for a moment, then, following the principle of 'why not take the wool if it's free,' he tentatively asked,

"General Jin, may I ask if you have any water-attribute heavenly treasures or suitable cultivation methods or martial techniques for me?"

Jin Zetao frowned, then quickly took out a deep blue flower from his bosom,

"This is Dan Yuan flower; I obtained it not long ago by slaying a three-star demonic beast. See if you can use it."

"Yes, yes, that's absolutely usable!"

Gu Han's eyes lit up, and he eagerly took the cinnabar flower from Jin Zetao's hand.

The Dan Yuan flower is similar to the Water Element Lotus Gu Han previously obtained, but its quality is a notch higher.

"Do you need me to contact an alchemist to help refine it into a pill?"

For a Martial Practitioner, the medicinal effect of such heavenly treasures is too overbearing.

Direct ingestion could cause some harm to the body.

Moreover, the medicinal effect cannot be fully digested.

It's best to first refine it into a pill before consumption, so its medicinal effect can be better absorbed.

Only someone like Gu Han is worth Jin Zetao spending a favor to ask an alchemist for help.

"Thank you for your kindness, General Jin, but I have another use for this Dan Yuan flower."

Gu Han smiled and declined Jin Zetao's help.

He has a system that can directly convert the Dan Yuan flower into Water Elemental Force, which then directly helps Little Wolf digest it.

This directly avoids the loss of medicinal efficacy from pill refinement.

Jin Zetao nodded, without pressing further, recalling what Gu Han had said earlier, and continued,

"Regarding cultivation techniques, once military personnel become official soldiers, they can practice the basic Battle Formation Technique."

"The inner energy cultivated from the Battle Formation Technique is extremely suited for warfare and slaughter."

"As one's military rank rises, one can also access higher-level techniques such as the Thousand Army Technique, Break Army Technique, and Ten Thousand Army Technique."

"Ordinary technique transfers require starting from scratch, consuming time and effort, but this Battle Formation Technique lineage allows one to avoid re‑training."

"If you want it, I can apply for you; it should be approved soon."

Gu Han felt somewhat surprised upon hearing that.

This inheritable Battle Formation Technique sounds like a good thing.

No wonder people without power or background rack their brains trying to join the military.

I've heard that even people from small localities will give benefits to local officials just to get a chance to enter the military.

For most ordinary people by identity and status, it's utterly impossible to come into contact with such an improvable cultivation method!

Gu Han, through this period of time, came to understand the system.

Although the system can let him obtain Qi Blood and four attributes, as well as cultivate the blood aura and elemental force of war beasts, etc.

After killing a human Martial Practitioner, he may also be able to absorb the opponent's mastered martial techniques.

But regarding cultivation techniques, Gu Han knows very little.

What he has mastered is nothing more than the family's most basic Qi Drawing Technique.

"It's still uncertain whether the system can provide me with cultivation techniques; powerful techniques that could enhance a Martial Practitioner's strength and cultivation speed."

Gu Han thought to himself,

"With the aid of the Soul Absorption system, increasing cultivation speed is not important to me, but techniques for enhancing strength are still indispensable."

Thinking this, Gu Han respectfully clasped his hands toward Jin Zetao,

"Then please trouble the General to apply for the Battle Formation Technique and some basic martial techniques for me."

"More skills never burden one; if I can master more martial techniques, I will navigate the impending war with ease."

"Rest assured, I'll handle it."

Jin Zetao laughed, patted his chest, and quickly left to submit the application for Gu Han.

Now it was late, and since today was the Second Camp's merit‑celebration day, Gu Han did not leave the camp to continue hunting demonic beasts.

"Today is just right for taking a break."

The whole camp was lit up, the soldiers slaughtered pigs and sheep, and rewarded the three armies.

Everyone in the Second Camp, whether Combat Soldier, Logistics Soldier, or Firekeeper.

On this day they can each receive at least three Blood-Tempering Pills!

Given the Second Camp's force numbering in the thousands, this is absolutely a grand move!

One can also see how exciting Gu Han's victory is for Guan Shan!

"Gu Han, has the Gold General left?"

Gu Chen and his brothers, faces flushed red, slightly drunk from drinking, staggered over with their wine to Gu Han's side.

Gu Han smiled,

"He just left; come on, let's go, brothers."

Several of them raised their cups and drank heartily, having a great time.

The brothers returned to the fire and feasted happily.

Many people nearby wanted to step forward and chat with Gu Han, even including Combat Soldiers from other camps!

But these people were all stopped by Yuqitian and the others standing nearby.

"If you want to curry favor with Gu Han, just forget it; adding flowers to brocade is pointless, and you don't have any flowers anyway."

This was Gu Chen's special commission to Yuqitian: to pull away those trying to curry favor, so as not to spoil everyone's mood.

These people mostly just wanted to cling to Gu Han's thigh.

Those who seek only profit, they keep their distance.

Everyone knew Yuqitian wasn't someone to provoke, so they could only curse him silently under their breath before slinking away.

Just then, two hearty laughs came from afar, clear enough to be heard even amidst the noisy camp.

"Brother Gu, when shall we spar again?"

Gu Han looked up and saw that it was actually Zhang Lang and Pan Hu.

Gu Han smiled faintly, gesturing for the two to sit beside him,

"What wind blew you two here?"

Zhang Lang and Pan Hu thanked Gu Lin and the others for making space, then sat down.

Zhang Lang took out a package from behind him and said bluntly,

"You didn't come specially to congratulate me for stealing my champion position, did you?"

Though it sounded a bit provocative, everyone could tell Zhang Lang meant no harm, just teasing.

"This is a gift from me and Pan Hu to congratulate you on winning the championship."

Gu Han didn't stand on ceremony, simply taking the package and placing it beside him without checking its contents.

Zhang Lang continued,

"Among our peers, you're the only one who can beat me; when the time comes I'll ask you for some pointers—you must not refuse."

Upon hearing this, Gu Lin and the others were utterly astonished.

In the Ten Camps Competition, although Gu Han beat Zhang Lang, to them it didn't seem like a crushing victory.

If Zhang Lang wants to continue sparring with Gu Han, they can understand that.

But Zhang Lang used the two words 'give pointers'.

That means placing Gu Han in a position higher than his own!