Chapter 90: Young People Don't Observe Martial Virtue

Time rewound to fifteen minutes ago.

General Guan Zhen led Guan Shan and other Bijang officers out of the city to block the Dan Ren Cheng army preparing to assault the city.

Gu Han was the most watched among the new recruits.

Under Guan Shan's strict order to stay in the city, he even had Gu Chen and others keep a close watch on Gu Han.

But Gu Chen and Gu Han are family; how could they really imprison Gu Han inside the city?

Gu Han and Gu Chen brothers quickly agreed to mix into the Combat Soldier unit, go out, and operate the trenches.

Both are now Martial Practitioners, and they tacitly understand each other's cultivation.

If the timing is right, they could also slay some enemy troops and earn merit.

But just as Gu Han was about to leave the city, Wang Keyan suddenly stopped him.

"Gu Han, there is something I want you to witness personally."

Gu Han frowned as he looked at Wang Keyan.

He knew full well what Wang Keyan wanted him to see.

"Since General Guan has already made a judgment, I naturally agree with his decision."

Gu Han never expected that Guan Shan would actually declare Di Ying innocent.

But Gu Han had no authority to judge, so afterward he could only investigate secretly.

But the power gap between the sides was too great; after several close calls while tailing, he had to give up for now.

After Gu Han finished speaking, he prepared to go out of the city with Gu Chen.

"I just want to prove to you today that my adoptive father is absolutely not the kind of person you think!"

Gu Chen thought for a moment, then smiled at Gu Han and said,

"Gu Han, haven't you been worried all this time that Di Ying might cause trouble?"

"Take the Blaze Hound with you to have a look; it will also calm your nerves."

To protect Gu Han's safety, even for this sortie to meet the enemy, Guan Shan did not bring the Blaze Hound.

Instead, he ordered the Blaze Hound to make sure Gu Han stayed safe.

Inside the city, dangers were everywhere, and the safety of the new recruits could not be ignored.

Gu Han thought for a moment and nodded.

"If so, then Chen Brother, you look after your own safety."

With the Blaze Hound around, as long as they aren't ambushed unprepared, they should be safe.

But Gu Han worried a little about Gu Chen's safety.

Seeing Gu Han's worry, Gu Chen patted his own chest and laughed heartily,

"Don't worry; if I meet an opponent I can't beat, I won't rush in recklessly."

Moreover, with Jian Lao around, unless a Martial Ancestor attacks him,

otherwise, even against a Great Martial Master, if he cannot win, he can still retreat unharmed.

The two then split up at the city gate.

Gu Han went with Wang Keyan to the prison of Mu Shan Cheng.

He happened to see Di Ying single-handedly facing dozens of men, a shocking sight.

"I never expected Di Ying to be this kind of person."

Gu Han and Wang Keyan stood together, hiding in the shadows.

Gu Han looked at Di Ying's battle scene with a complex expression.

He originally thought the Grey Wolf Gang did this just to profit.

Even for profit, they disregarded the people's safety and the survival of Mu Shan Cheng.

Even whether it was him or Guan Shan stepping forward, Di Ying never revealed any of his plan.

Rather, he would rather bear a reputation of infamy himself and continue carrying out the action.

And now, the sight of Di Ying alone fighting two Martial Ancestors left Gu Han speechless.

Appearance reflects the heart.

That saying is indeed true.

Gu Han once thought that such a thick‑eyed, big‑eyed person would act only for personal gain.

Now it seems he completely misjudged the opponent.

"This is not his duty."

Gu Han said in a low voice,

"Even if it were to avenge his brother, Di Ying could completely become a night‑stalking assassin, picking off one by one the soldiers of Dan Ren Cheng who once took part in the encirclement against them."

"But Di Ying did not do that; instead, he openly avenged his brother with his own strength."

"I cannot learn that kind of resolve."

If positions were reversed and Gu Han harbored deep hatred,

he would surely become a shadowy assassin of hatred and slaughter all his enemies.

Even enemies stronger than him would never know peace, never sleeping soundly all their lives.

Rather than, like Di Ying, choosing to repay the grudge openly.

Gu Han glanced at Wang Keyan, whose fists were clenched tight, sweating for Di Ying,

"Do you really intend just to watch?"

Wang Keyan blinked, looking puzzled at Gu Han,

"This is a battle between Martial Ancestors; we are merely Martial Masters."

"If we get close, even the aftermath could seriously wound both of us; we can't possibly interfere in our foster father's battle."

"Moreover, Wang Keyan understands her foster father."

"If they barge in, they might even distract our foster father, putting him at a disadvantage."

"Are you being too blunt, completely unable to adapt?"

"Gu Han gave Wang Keyan an exasperated stare,"

"Look at those people over there, each eyeing us like tigers; even if Mr. Di wins against those twins,"

"As soon as Mr. Di shows any sign of fatigue, they'll swarm him like vicious wolves and tear him apart; we can't just stand by and watch."

"Wang Keyan frowned, her gaze hesitant,"

"But even the weakest soldiers of Dan Ren Cheng are Martial Masters; we can't help at all."

"In a head‑on clash, we're naturally no match."

"Gu Han's eyes shifted, and he smiled lightly,"

"But what about a sneak attack?"

"Wang Keyan's eyes lit up at the words, though she was still wary,"

"After all, we're only two people; two fists can't fight four hands, and if we're surrounded by those Dan Ren Cheng folks, we'd hardly escape."

"Someone as timid as you, afraid of wolves ahead and tigers behind, can only watch helplessly as your foster father is worn to death in a war of attrition!"

"Gu Han said in a low voice,"

"If you don't want to see him die horribly, I advise you to decide quickly."

"Hearing the concern for her foster father's safety, Wang Keyan no longer cared about any danger and immediately nodded firmly,"

"Okay, I'll follow your arrangements."

"Gu Han gave a knowing smile,"

"That's more like it."

"However, Gu Han suddenly furrowed his brow."

"Their attention is all on Di Ying right now; if we're careful, we can approach without being noticed."

"But escaping after killing won't be so easy."

"Do you have any talisman or spiritual treasure that can enable stealth?"

"Wang Keyan blinked, then took a piece of jade from the sachet she carried."

"Wearing this jade stone reduces others' perception of you, and in danger it can force you into a stealth state once."

"Wang Keyan handed the jade stone to Gu Han, cautioning him patiently,"

"But once triggered, it loses its perception‑reducing effect, so you must use it carefully."

"Gu Han treated it like a treasure, carefully threading it with rope to make a pendant hung before his chest."

"If you had such a treasure, you should have mentioned it sooner."

"The two crept forward, moving toward the crowd of Dan Ren Cheng."