Chapter 63: with translation of chapter title

Not worth mentioning as guidance.

Gu Han gave a faint smile,

"However, whenever I have free time, I will always be ready to welcome Brother Zhang's guidance."

This is not simply Gu Han trying to win favor with Zhang Lang.

With his strength rising so quickly, not even Zhang Lang, let alone the forces behind him, amount to anything for Gu Han.

But this Ten Camps Competition has greatly enhanced Gu Han's combat experience while he suppresses his strength.

This kind of improvement cannot be experienced in battles where one side overwhelms ten.

Constantly securing quick kills will only make Gu Han rely on his overwhelming strength.

In ordinary battles, overwhelming the opponent brings pleasure.

But if one encounters powerful enemies that are hard to defeat quickly.

Combat experience will then have a great impact.

This is also a means for Gu Han to temper himself.

"Then I can rest easy."

Zhang Lang laughed and pushed Pan Hu forward a bit.

"Pan Hu isn't good at communicating and is rather introverted; Gu Han, please bear with him a little."

Pan Hu immediately gave Gu Han an awkward greeting.

Gu Han nodded in acknowledgment, thus they were acquainted.

The two didn't return to the camp; instead they sat on the ground here and shared a drink.

"What are you all chatting about? You seem so happy."

Not long after, Jin Zetao walked over from afar, smiling and holding a box.

Gu Chen and the others quickly rose to salute.

"We pay our respects, General."

Jin Zetao waved his hand.

"Today is a joyous occasion; no need to be so formal."

He handed the box to Gu Han.

"This is the battle formation manual I just applied for you, plus two martial techniques suitable for battlefield use."

"I won't disturb your brothers' gathering."

Jin Zetao knew that his presence would inevitably make Gu Chen and the others feel constrained.

After handing over the items, he decisively turned and left.

Zhang Lang looked at Gu Han enviously.

"Old Gu, General Jin personally brought you the cultivation manual and martial techniques—what face!"

This is a treatment he couldn't even enjoy at the First Camp!

Gu Fan pondered and said,

"Although the battle formation manual is widely disseminated in the military, only after becoming a Martial Practitioner and becoming a true soldier can one learn it."

"Even Lei Chao before, because he wasn't a Martial Practitioner, had no chance to learn the battle formation manual at all."

"In that case, Gu Han, you've far left us behind."

Gu Han smiled,

"Don't rush; before long you too will become Martial Practitioners, and then you can likewise obtain the battle formation manual."

Seeing Gu Han's serious expression, Gu Fan and the others couldn't help but wryly smile.

"Becoming a Martial Practitioner is nowhere near as easy as you say."

Don't look at how many of them, after entering the Military Camp for just a month, broke through two, even three minor realms.

But that's because after switching from their immature training methods to the army's methods, they obtained rapid growth.

Now this explosive growth period has already entered its final stage.

To surpass the next few minor realms, one can only rely on painstaking effort.

As time grew late, Zhang Lang and the others bade farewell to Gu Han and returned to their respective camps.

Gu Han then took out the reward Guan Zhen gave him and, as usual, handed it to Gu Lin and the others.

Although we have already taken so many resources from you.

Gu Fan hesitated to take the items from Gu Han's hand, curiously looking at Gu Han.

But I'm still curious: does your cultivation, Gu Han, not need these resources?

Gu Han and Gu Chen are the most outstanding among their brothers.

By contrast, Gu Chen's cultivation still requires resources.

The resources Li Kai previously spent to make Gu Chen withdraw from the competition, Gu Chen only took out a portion and divided it among their several brothers.

But every time Gu Han receives anything, no matter how much, he gives it all to them.

Gu Fan had suppressed his questions several times, but this time he couldn't hold back and asked.

Gu Han thought for a moment, then decided to explain outright this time to avoid everyone's lingering doubts.

"Gentlemen brothers, do you still remember when we were on the way to Mu Shan Cheng, I was resting in the carriage?"

That was precisely when Gu Han's previous self had suffered serious injuries in an accident, making it hard to travel.

After the Gu brothers pooled together, they rented a carriage for him so Gu Han could rest in it every day.

Later, at the moment Gu Han's previous self died, Gu Han's soul transmigrated here, replacing the previous self.

Gu Chen and the others all nodded.

Naturally, I remember that at that time Gu Lin was still very worried, busy attending to you day after day.

Gu Lin's face flushed red, but he did not deny it.

A warm current flowed through Gu Han's heart.

Although Gu Lin was looking after his blood-related junior brother.

But since Gu Han has taken over his predecessor's identity, he naturally must bear the predecessor's responsibilities.

Gu Han continued patiently, saying,

"During that period, my master valued me; he secretly healed my wounds, provided cultivation resources, and taught me techniques and martial skills."

"Ah, I see."

Besides Gu Lin and the guessing Gu Chen, the other brothers all showed looks of sudden realization.

This reason conveniently explains why Gu Han's injuries healed so quickly.

Even his strength surged dramatically.

"Then, since that's the case, Gu Han, why do you still apply to General Jin for the Battle Formation Secret?"

In response to Gu Fan's question, Gu Han merely gave a calm smile,

"Naturally, it's to conceal and mislead."

"No wonder it's you; how could my dumb brain not have thought of it before!"

Gu Fan slapped his forehead, chuckling bitterly at his own stupidity.

With the Battle Formation Secret, all of Gu Han's progress can be attributed to his compatibility with it.

The same technique yields different results for different practitioners.

Even a Yellow-grade technique, when in the hands of a compatible person, can produce effects comparable to or even surpassing Mysterious-grade techniques!

Gu Han can fully claim that he is extremely suited to battlefield‑killing techniques.

Using it as a cover for his own strength's growth!

When night deepened and all was quiet, Gu Han brought Little Wolf to the campsite he had set up in the wilderness.

"After so long, you must be starving, right?"

Gu Han took out a roasted beast thigh and let Little Wolf devour it heartily.

As for himself, he first opened the package given by Zhang Lang.

The package contained a fire‑element beast inner core and a Yellow-grade mid‑tier armor.

In addition, there were some packaged snacks.

The label read, unmistakably, "Battle Pet Staple."

"The force behind Zhang Lang looks rather formidable."

The matter of Gu Han needing the beast inner core was known only to himself and the logistics officer Li Qiang.

The fact that Zhang Lang could investigate and clarify this in such a short time is certainly no simple matter.

Moreover, Zhang Lang even prepared the battle pet's snacks for Gu Han.

Both in terms of power and intention, he performed exceedingly well.

"Although Zhang Lang shows no ill intent for now, we must still act cautiously in the future."

In the Military Camp, there are certainly more than a couple of factions with deeper backgrounds than Zhang Lang.

They would strike us; that's far too easy!

Gu Han then took the Battle Formation Secret and Martial Skill from the box,

"System, begin learning!"

My strength, Gu Han's, relies entirely on my own diligent effort!