Chapter Nine, Soaring into the Sky

Li Tianzhao listened to the village team leader's account of the situation. Although he found it somewhat unexpected, the matter indeed deviated from the norm. Not being familiar with the series of procedures for reporting achievements to higher authorities, he agreed.

However, he actually has no such intention. Taking care of one more person is a burden; no matter how beautiful the captive is, playing with her for a couple of days is enough. It is not worth it to endure a life of hardship just to provide for her long-term needs.

It is now publicly announced that the rewards are astonishingly high beyond imagination

The achievements of an enemy general who has fought a hundred battles can yield such rewards

The meaning of 'immediately' is to set off right away! You are not even allowed to pack your things. The command of the great Xuantian Martial King is never negotiable! As for the details, when you arrive at Baishan Forest, there will be an official appointment document, and all the rewards and basis for them will be clearly listed. Now, if you continue to dawdle and delay, it will be regarded as disobedience!" The messenger said at the end, his voice particularly stern. Now, if you continue to dawdle and delay, it will be regarded as disobedience!" The messenger said at the end, his voice particularly stern.

It is incomprehensible

Li Tianzhao was quite upset, feeling that the situation was extremely strange. Seeing this, the village chief became anxious and hurriedly pushed him, saying: "Hurry up, hurry up! You need to be concerned about the specific situation, I will call someone to explain it to you later! The vacancy in Baishanlin is so urgent, we must not delay this important matter!"

How could he be so lucky? He has reaped such great rewards without any effort

The village chief sighed, patted the old horse on the head, and seeing the sadness in its eyes, said: "Don't worry, I won't take you to slaughter for meat; today, you are just tired."

This is simply soaring to great heights

It is! The warrior carries a burden on his back, along with a sword wrapped in cloth, as he gestures to invite Li Tianzhao to set off.

Unfortunately, he cannot claim this credit solely for himself

The captain of Wangtian Village was also unaware of the situation, and when the person sent to Wangtian Village announced the merit awards, he was shocked by the news and the accompanying documentation

In terms of emotions, the thin old horse has accompanied him for five years, creating a deeper bond; in terms of reality, the seated white horse is meticulously maintained, with brand new saddlery and enduring stamina

Then, to my surprise, after grooming and tidying up, this captive turned out to be quite attractive

But in fact, he has a true answer in his heart that does not deceive himself: whether he can refuse or not, he truly, truly does not want to refuse

The woman in white did not believe his words either; she did not want to die. Since she wished to live, she naturally had to make the best choice.

The white horse was given to him by the general who has fought in a hundred battles

In light of the significant contributions made by the people of Wangtian Village in assisting Tian Cang Mountain, a special commendation is awarded. The rank of Shuang Level 10 Battle General is conferred upon the new captain of Wangtian Village; the former village captain is promoted to Shuang Level 100 Battle General and is reassigned to Shouwang Town, concurrently serving as the town mayor; Li Tianzhao is promoted to Shuang Level 100 Battle General and is reassigned to Baishan Forest, taking on the role of mayor of Baishan Town, and will set out immediately

Yes, the captain of Wangtian Village never thought that...

I am not the wife of that seasoned general, nor am I well acquainted with him. He protects me solely because I unexpectedly acquired the Heart of Chaos on Mount Tian Cang.

Unexpectedly, the messenger looked at him and said in a deep voice: "Are you Li Tianzhao? As a non-regular soldier under the age of eighteen, you once disobeyed orders during combat support, which should have resulted in the revocation of your merits. However, considering your significant contributions, we will not pursue this matter. The current order is clear; the vacancy in Baishanlin cannot be delayed. You are commanded to set off immediately without any delay. Are you refusing to comply?"

The village chief tied up the woman in white, originally intending to place her on the back of the white horse. However, concerned about neglecting the old horse, he unexpectedly nearly lost his balance when he sat down, and if he hadn't held on tightly, he would have fallen off.

The village chief got drunk, and he had a dream. In the dream, he cried

Hahaha... I really like someone like you who understands the importance of balance! The hundred battles general was quite pleased with the village chief's performance, and the coldness in his eyes was replaced by a smile

I understand. Captain, where is the Shadow Cloud Realm?" Li Tianzhao nodded. Having a hundred-battle general as a friend is certainly good. He was also worried about how the merits would be calculated. He was neither a trained soldier nor had he yet turned eighteen, yet he had achieved a significant merit that allowed him to leap several ranks.

The nephew of the Hundred Battles General was so astonished that he lost all sense of intoxication, speechless and unable to utter a word for a long time, finding it even harder to believe

The chaotic power between heaven and earth sometimes suddenly gathers together, and the place that is shrouded is called a realm. Depending on the situation of the chaotic power's gathering, it is divided into many types, one of which is the Yin Cloud Realm. As for what is inside, I do not know. Later, when you meet the Hundred Battles General, you can ask him!

Can he refuse

Even a hundred battles cannot be won alone

The village chief, witnessing the sorrowful gaze cast by the old horse as it was led away, steeled himself and turned his head aside, suppressing his pain. He forced a smile and said: "What the hundred chief said is true; I am indeed indecisive, how can I compare to the hundred chief's brilliance and might"

The envoy said to a warrior who had come along: "The road through the Hundred Mountains is difficult to navigate. You will lead the way for General Li Tianzhao, who has fought a hundred battles. Bring along all the rewards and provisions. Once you arrive, assess if anything is lacking, and you will be responsible for ensuring it is adequately supplied"

The woman in white clenched her teeth in silence, forcing herself to remain calm, and then gazed at the threat before her, asking: "What will become of me in the future?"

Disobedience and disrespect? How could such a thing be possible

"... ... is." Captain Wang Tian of Wangtian Village gritted his teeth, clarified his stance, and finally added, "Li Tianzhao's achievements, the hundred leaders have said there are no issues, right?"

Having been captured for these days, the woman in white had long envisioned countless tragic scenarios and had also contemplated many choices

The unfortunate disaster has ultimately arrived

"A prisoner like you cannot ultimately escape death. However, as long as you obey and make me happy, staying with me is your only chance of survival," said the nephew of the battle-hardened general with great seriousness

"Good, well done!" The Hundred Battles General was very satisfied, patting the village captain on the shoulder and saying, "From now on, you are my person. In this way, the merits can be distributed as usual. Your team member, Li Tianzhao, captured the Hundred Battles General of the Wind Martial King, and three-tenths of the achievements will be dedicated to the great Xuantian Martial King. As the captain, he can be listed as having equal merit with him, and the rest will be shared among the others. My old eighth at home indeed fought alongside your village team that day, and this prisoner is the evidence of his presence at that time, isn't it?" In this way, the merits can be distributed as usual. Your team member, Li Tianzhao, captured the Hundred Battles General of the Wind Martial King, and three-tenths of the achievements will be dedicated to the great Xuantian Martial King. As the captain, he can be listed as having equal merit with him, and the rest will be shared among the others. My old eighth at home indeed fought alongside your village team that day, and this prisoner is the evidence of his presence at that time, isn't it?

The village chief rode a white horse, without taking much rest, and directly left the village to report to the general of a hundred battles

The robust white horse treads upon the snow, its abundant strength incomparable to that of the small and frail old horse behind it

Then the captain can take the prisoners away first. As for the other spoils of war, including the battle seal of King Feng Wuwang, we can wait for a few days for someone from above to come, right

"Come with me," he said confidently. Seeing the panic in the expression of the woman in white, he felt that this lacked a certain thrill, so he feigned a pleasant demeanor and added, "Be good and obedient, there will be food and drink, and a soft bed to sleep in tonight. But for disobedient captives, they will be stripped and left to sleep in the snow, and whether they will still be alive by dawn is uncertain!"

The Hundred Battles General said, and the captain of Wangtian Village also knew that this was simply a pie falling from the sky

Li Tianzhao was also taken aback; the reward was higher than expected. Even more incredible was how the entire village had soared to new heights.

"Village chief, what is going on?" Li Tianzhao, seeing the chief avoiding him, stepped forward to inquire directly about the situation

I dare not disobey! But as a recipient of the reward, is it not permissible to be informed of the situation?

Everyone is confused, including the village chief, because this is different from what was agreed upon

In order to avoid arousing suspicion in Li Tianzhao, it was agreed at the time that the person sent would first urge Li Tianzhao to depart from the village before announcing the rewards of the other villagers

The village chief was taken aback and wanted to say something to save Old Ma's life, but he noticed the coldness in the eyes of the Hundred Battles General, whose smiling face revealed a chilling intent. He understood that the Hundred Battles General wanted him to comply.

The Hundred Battles General was preparing to go to the Yin Yun Realm to engage in battle alongside the King of Wu. Since this captive was the wife of the opposing Hundred Battles General, she must have some knowledge of confidential matters. If this could be of assistance, it would also earn you additional merits. Moreover, the Hundred Battles General stated that although you are not yet eighteen, the difference is minimal. Even if it is unconventional, he will ensure that you receive full credit for your contributions. The village chief had never done such a thing before, yet he found it not particularly difficult. He not only did not reveal any unusual flaws but also cleverly added, "The Hundred Battles General is helping you because he recognizes your abilities; you should remember this friend in the future."

The village chief, disregarding Li Tianzhao's questioning gaze, hurriedly asked the person announcing the achievements: "Where has the Hundred Battles General of the original Guardian Town gone?"

The time it took to return to the village, he estimated, was nearly half shorter than riding the old horse

You are an old warrior; having missed this opportunity, what do you think remains? If it were not for the fortuitous nature of events, I would not have to painfully relinquish so many achievements to you over such trivial matters

Yet the entire village soared to the sky, this achievement, when calculated, must be the merit of several hundred battle generals

Sigh—Li Tianzhao, this matter does not harm you in any way. You will have fewer merits, but you have helped two people, which is commendable, commendable... The village chief tied up the white horse and the old horse, and knocked on Li Tianzhao's door

After the village chief finished speaking, he laid the woman in white across the back of the old horse, and this time, the old horse stood firm

Sheng Hongji, a general of a thousand battles, also holds the position of deputy city mayor. Congratulations to you all, such a tremendous achievement brings great honor to Beiwang City, and the city mayor has also praised you highly

He spoke while glaring at Li Tianzhao, fearing that he might act recklessly. After pushing him a couple of steps away, he whispered again: "This is already an unexpectedly favorable outcome. Do you want to turn a good thing into a bad one? No amount of questioning can defy orders; do you not understand this?"

He remembered to go see the woman in white

Sigh— the captain of Wangtian Village did not know how many times he had sighed, as he kept thinking about the words of the Hundred Battles General

The reward at this moment represents the majesty of the Xuantian Martial King, and to defy it is to defy the Xuantian Martial King himself

He believes that it is not permissible

Even if he is a lone contributor, he must give thirty percent to the Xuantian Martial King, which is equivalent to receiving a seventy percent share; this certainly cannot qualify him as a hundred-battle general

However, Li Tianzhao was completely baffled and could not understand how he could be reconciled with this situation

The villagers were all bewildered, looking at each other in confusion, not knowing what had happened

Rest assured! I have already made arrangements. The general of a hundred battles called over his eighth son to meet the village chief, and then took them out for a meal and drinks. Upon seeing the old horse next to the white horse, he frowned and said: "You, with a new horse, why do you still keep this old horse that should have been slaughtered for meat? Someone—take this horse away and slaughter it, so we can have an extra meal for everyone"

The nephew of the Hundred Battles General is not drunk; he is drinking happily, and soon he will be able to rise from a low-level warrior to a Ten Battles General.