Chapter 5: The Sword Delivery

Gongsun Zan smiled, a rather strange smile: "The White Horse Yicong? Ambitious! However, if the White Horse Yicong lacks personnel, it will be supplemented by hundred-man commanders. If you can rise to the position of a hundred-man commander through your own military achievements, I will naturally arrange for you to join the White Horse Yicong. Furthermore, to join the White Horse Yicong, one must diligently practice the skills of horseback riding and archery; otherwise, there will be no chance of joining."

By the banks of the marsh, there are reeds and lotus flowers. There is a beautiful person, how can one bear the sorrow! Awake or asleep, there is no action, tears flow abundantly! By the banks of the marsh, there are reeds and water lilies. There is a beautiful person, tall and graceful. Awake or asleep, the heart is filled with longing! By the banks of the marsh, there are reeds and lotuses. There is a beautiful person, tall and dignified. Awake or asleep, tossing and turning on the pillow.

At the entrance of the room, a person clad in a snow-white robe and plain armor, with a precious sword hanging at the waist, strode in with great confidence, nearly colliding with Gongsun Bai. Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Gongsun Xu, the legitimate son of the Gongsun family.

Along the way, the two servants wore anxious expressions, opening their mouths as if to say something to Gongsun Bai, but ultimately did not dare to speak, and could only lag behind and whisper to each other

The primary means of obtaining Armor Coins is through killing or capturing enemies. Killing or capturing a regular enemy grants 1 Armor Coin, which includes not only enemies killed by oneself but also those slain or captured by one's own troops

Gongsun Bai strode in with great strides

Gongsun Bai listened to the melodious and graceful singing, and couldn't help but secretly praise: My goodness, this melody, this voice, combined with that handsome face that captivates countless young girls, would undoubtedly be regarded as a divine figure of the highest order in later generations

In the quiet chamber, Liu sat kneeling on the soft couch, lifting the steaming chicken soup from the table to her lips before setting it down again

However, despite the joy, Gongsun Xu remained clear-headed. He first drew the Breaking Heaven Sword, then unsheathed the sword at his waist. As the two swords clashed, a sound of breaking echoed, and his own iron sword was severed, falling to the ground.

"Wait until he is five hundred meters away, then take it back for me," Gongsun Bai said

"I have seen the young master!" The two servants hurriedly paid their respects

Just as the guard entered to report, a voice echoed in Gongsun Bai's mind: "The chromium steel sword has been retrieved"

Gongsun Bai spoke slowly: "In this time of great chaos in the world, the imperial family is in decline, there is not a single rooster crowing for a thousand miles, and the fields are filled with white bones. Moreover, a good man should aspire to the four corners of the world, as the son of the dignified Duke of Ji and the Governor of Guangyang..."

Gongsun Zan shook his head in disappointment and said: "You can't remember, can you? It's not entirely your fault; after all, you were still very young back then, sigh..."

Gongsun Bai mustered his courage and said: "I wish to join the White Horse Volunteer Army."

The soup bowl in Liu's hand fell onto the table, spilling chicken soup all over the floor, and a gloomy expression appeared in his eyes

Gongsun Bai, dressed in white garments and wearing the Broken Sky Sword at his waist, walked gracefully towards Gongsun Zan's guest room, accompanied by two deceased bodyguards

What the heck, this White Horse Yisong is actually so abnormal, lacking personnel yet compensating with hundreds of captains, which means that each of these three thousand White Horse Yisong is qualified to be a captain. Gongsun Bai couldn't help but gasp in astonishment

Gongsun Bai felt a moment of speechlessness, wondering what was going on. Your deadbeat son is truly cowardly, while I am the one with real character

Gongsun Bai turned around, his face full of exasperation, and shouted fiercely: "Stop wasting words, follow me, or be careful of having your three legs broken!"

This child acts with malice; Miao'er is still in a half-conscious state. If he wishes to rise to power, it is inevitable that he will not spare Xu'er in the future. Yesterday, in the main hall, he dared to openly attack Xu'er; who can ensure that he will not strike Xu'er from behind in the future? The saying goes, it is easy to dodge an open attack, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow

Two deceased servants realized the meaning of the three legs yesterday, feeling a chill beneath them, and dared not utter another word

One person beside said, with a tone full of provocation, it was precisely Yang Lu.

Having spoken, he promptly unsheathed the Broken Sky Sword from his waist and handed it to Gongsun Xu

I have seen my elder brother! Although Gongsun Bai was unwilling in his heart, he had no choice but to clasp his hands in greeting due to the constraints of etiquette

It is indeed "Zebei" from the "Book of Songs".

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To upgrade the armor system, proficiency is required, as well as armor coins. According to the rules for obtaining armor coins, relying solely on the armor coins earned from completing tasks will leave one wondering when the upgrade will actually happen.

Gongsun Zan stared at him for a long time, and the expression on his face finally softened. He smiled slightly and said: "Not bad, you are becoming more and more like my character in those years. You seem timid, but in fact, you are unruly. Among so many sons, you resemble me the most."

"Ze Pi, Ze Pi... He ultimately has not forgotten her. I have followed him for twenty-five years, while she has only followed him for three years. If I could be cherished and remembered by him as she was, I would be willing to die even after just three years..." Liu sighed softly.

Gongsun Bai could not help but feel somewhat perplexed, and he asked in a daze, "May I ask what my elder brother seeks from me?"

"Child will certainly strive hard," Gongsun Bai said respectfully

Gongsun Bai laughed heartily and said: "I am grateful for your kindness, elder brother. It would be rather vulgar for us brothers to discuss money. I happen to have two of these treasured swords, so it is only fitting that I gift one to you, elder brother."

At last, as the final note faded, Gongsun Zan pressed down on the strings of the zither, lifted his head, and cast a glance at Gongsun Bai. After a moment of sighing, he spoke: "Do you remember this tune?"

"The armor manufactured by the system can be retrieved at any time as long as it is within a one-kilometer radius of the host." The mechanical voice of the system echoed in my mind

Elder brother, this is my first time taking the initiative to meet the governor, and I feel quite nervous.

According to the system's calculations, although the true Gongsun Bai has a timid personality, his physical fitness is not poor and can even be considered quite good, after all, he is the son of the White Horse General. Therefore, even without knowledge of martial arts, his combat power can reach 55, which is significantly better than that of an ordinary person. For instance, the combat power of the two deceased bodyguards, Li Lie and Liang Hong, is only around 40. Thus, even if he is not skilled in martial arts, he would not be easily defeated on the battlefield with a single strike. Compared to an ordinary person, he is still considerably better, as evidenced by the fact that Li Lie and Liang Hong's combat power is only around 40. Therefore, even if he is not proficient in martial arts, he would not be easily taken down on the battlefield.

That wretched person has died, and that is that. Even if my husband continues to worry, it will only be worry. What I am concerned about is that wretched offspring. Yesterday's scene in the main hall was witnessed by my sister as well. I am worried that in the future, this wretched offspring will not only overshadow Miao'er but also surpass Xu'er.

"Young Master, how can such a priceless treasure be easily given away?" said the two servants, their hearts aching as if they were cutting their own flesh.

When a person dies, the bird flies towards the sky. Wealth and honor are sought amidst danger. Rather than languishing in the Gongsun residence waiting for death, it is better to fight on the battlefield and strive for a while, so as not to waste this life

Only by joining the White Horse Yisong can one come into contact with the fierce general Zhao Yun. If you just create a regular military camp's troop rate, you will not be able to meet General Zhao at all

Gongsun Zan slowly closed his eyes and waved his hand at him, saying: "Go and make some preparations, report to the military camp west of the city in three days."

Gongsun Xu's expression was filled with great joy, and his hands trembled as he received the treasured sword, stammering, "Thank you so much, Fifth Brother, thank you so much..."

"Yes!" Gongsun Bai responded and withdrew

Gongsun Zan seemed to be lost in thought for a long time before he淡淡地 asked: "Speak, what matter do you have for your father?"

Gongsun Xu originally had a face full of anger, but upon seeing Gongsun Bai, he could not help but show a look of joy. He grabbed Gongsun Bai's hand and laughed, "So it is Fifth Brother. I was just about to look for you. I didn't expect to find you here by such coincidence, haha..."

Gongsun Xu shot a glance at the two family attendants, quietly pulled Gongsun Bai aside, and whispered, "On that day, I saw the fifth brother's sword cut through iron like mud. I wonder if it could be sold. I am willing to pay ten thousand coins to purchase it. In the future, if anyone tries to make things difficult for the fifth brother, I will be the first to refuse."

Gongsun Bai remained silent, after bowing to Gongsun Zan, he quietly stood to the side, listening intently to the sound of the qin.

After speaking, he slowly closed his eyes, and Yang Lu could only leave in disappointment

Opening his eyes and pondering for a while, he then sprang up, walked out of the room, and headed towards Gongsun Xu's chamber

Indoors, a person sits upright in front of the piano, still focused on playing, seemingly unaware of his entrance

Gongsun Bai faced his gaze with unwavering courage, showing no signs of fear whatsoever

Gongsun Zan said, "Since my son is joining the army, he naturally cannot start as an ordinary soldier, but he also cannot hold a position that is too high. Let him begin as a squad leader. To traverse the battlefield, one ultimately must rely on one's own strength. You are still young, so practice diligently. When the time is ripe, I will naturally appoint you as a general."

This is a priceless sword; I never expected this fool to give it away so readily, truly driving Gongsun Xu to the brink of madness

A strange smile flickered across Gongsun Bai's face. When he raised his head, he heard the sound of a guqin flowing gently from within the room, melodious and graceful, filled with lingering affection and yearning, as if it were expressing the deep longing and love in his heart, causing him to be troubled with worries and unable to sleep at night

In the blink of an eye, the main chamber where Gongsun Zan resided was already before them

Therefore, the only way to quickly upgrade the armor system is to enlist in the military, which then provides the opportunity to engage in combat, aligning with the objectives of the system's tasks

From a distance, Liu heard the furious scolding of Gongsun Xu and the pleading of the house servants, causing her heart to sink. She hurriedly quickened her pace and rushed over.

Gongsun Xu finally felt at ease, expressing countless thanks before happily returning.

Gongsun Bai instantly cursed under his breath

As he stepped out of the room, a sound reminiscent of flowing water, like the gentle notes of a zither, filled the air, and a magnetic voice reached his ears.

The child wishes to join the military

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Gongsun Bai smiled faintly, and the thought in his mind had already posed a question to the system: "What is the distance within which the chromium steel sword can be retracted?"

Gongsun Zan's expression turned serious, his eyes like lightning, fixed intently on Gongsun Bai, as if he sought to see through to the depths of his heart

Damn it, I was wondering how you could be so polite, it turns out you have your eyes on my chromium steel sword. This sword is even more impressive than Cao Cao's Yitian and Qinggang swords. With your mere strength of 63 and intelligence of 56, you are only worthy of using a health supplement, do you really think this chromium steel sword is as common as a cabbage

The general requests the young master to enter" the guard who announced this spoke respectfully

After a long while, she waved her hand and said: "Do not exaggerate, he is just a fifteen-year-old child... Please leave, I would like to be alone for a while"

Bang

Gongsun Zan felt that he was not well at all and said in a deep voice: "Stop the nonsense, get to the point."

Gongsun Bai felt a tightness in his heart, his face filled with confusion

Hmph, there is no need to worry about this. After all, Xu'er is the legitimate son. Unless he, like Yuan Shao, is adopted by his two uncles, he should never think of outshining Xu'er.

Indeed, it is rare to have the opportunity to see the governor from a distance. How can one pretend to have frequent encounters with the esteemed governor?

It seems that we are not very familiar with each other

Gongsun Bai let out a gentle sigh, it seems that this old man is indeed someone with a story. However, I too have a story, which is that I am not your deceased son, but rather a programmer from over a thousand years later