Gao Lan

Of all those who had read Romance of the Three Kingdoms, who didn't know that Pan Feng was a fraud?

Though his title sounded earth-shaking, he died faster than anyone else!

He could be called the most undeserving of his reputation among the god-tier generals.

Someone comparable to General Pan Feng! Didn't that mean Ding Ling would have a spectacular death in the future?

That was what the players were thinking.

They all looked at Ding Ling and snickered inwardly.

Ding Ling naturally understood what the players were thinking. The corner of his eye twitched, but he did not refute them, because he knew that Cheng Huan meant well.

It was truly rare to encounter someone as responsible as Cheng Huan in Ji Province's new-recruit camp.

Therefore, Ding Ling listened very attentively.

Seeing this, Cheng Huan was even more gratified:

"Such a genius, yet neither arrogant nor impatient. He will surely achieve great things in the future!"

Achievement Medal: General Cheng Huan has praised you three times and sincerely expressed his admiration for you!

Note: You have completely convinced Cheng Huan, a general under Han Fu!

This works too?!

When Ding Ling heard the notification, he could not help feeling slightly stunned.

Although he did not know what Achievement Medals could be used for, instinctively, he felt that this thing's value was definitely extraordinary!

Because they were not easy to obtain.

It might seem that he had obtained two in a short time.

That was entirely because he had a cheat!

What if an ordinary person tried?

"I had originally planned to take you to meet General Pan Feng immediately, but I see that your talent in blade techniques is also so outstanding. I truly cannot bear to let such talent go to waste."

Cheng Huan stroked his beard as he looked at Ding Ling, as if he were looking at a priceless treasure:

"Within our faction, there is one person who is proficient in blade techniques. His name is Gao Lan. Although he is currently only a Military Secretary, his military strategy and martial skills are more than enough for him to serve as a great general of Ji Province. I can introduce you to him. As for whether he will teach you blade techniques, I cannot guarantee that, but I will do my best to speak on your behalf."

"Thank you, General!"

Ding Ling said gratefully.

Although he did not know how difficult it was to "take another person as one's master," judging from the players nearby, whose jealous looks nearly made them spit fire, he knew that it must be extremely difficult!

Cheng Huan treating him this way was practically doing everything he could for him.

Although Cheng Huan could only be considered a minor character in Romance of the Three Kingdoms,

the fact that he could leave his name in the official histories was still no small achievement.

"I have nothing more to teach you."

Cheng Huan sighed:

"Although I know a High-Level Blade Technique, I have not mastered it completely either. I am afraid of misleading you, so I will not teach you."

Ding Ling really wanted to say, It's fine. You can teach me!

But seeing that Cheng Huan had already made up his mind, he did not speak.

"Wait here for a moment."

Cheng Huan strode away, clearly preparing to pull some strings for Ding Ling.

Seeing this, quite a few soldiers could not help whispering among themselves.

"After all these years, this is the first time I've seen General Cheng Huan lose his composure like this! It seems this Ding Ling really is a genius! If he rises to prominence in the future, General Cheng Huan will surely earn a fine reputation for recognizing and cherishing talent!"

"Why don't you think about it? Ding Ling is still at the starting stage. If we build a good relationship with him now, won't we have a chance to soar to great heights in the future?"

Everyone understood the principle that when one person attained enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs would ascend to Heaven.

Quite a few NPCs could not help running over eagerly to chat with Ding Ling.

Not many players came over.

After all, in the players' eyes, Ding Ling was a sinister old schemer!

They were afraid that they would be poisoned to death if they got too close.

There were also some who were not afraid of poison and asked Ding Ling all sorts of questions.

It was only at this moment

that Ding Ling learned they actually did not know that he was first on the overall rankings.

He was quite surprised at first.

Later, after carefully examining his character panel, he understood.

As it turned out, the rankings could only be viewed in the Players' Plaza. No wonder these people remained unmoved when they heard his name.

The matter of the medals could presumably be resolved in the Players' Plaza as well.

After some time,

Cheng Huan arrived. The players and NPCs who had been surrounding Ding Ling scattered at once and returned to their respective units.

Cheng Huan seemed to be excited and did not pay attention to what the NPCs and players were doing. From far away, he waved at Ding Ling:

"Ding Ling, come here!"

Ding Ling hurried over.

When he drew near,

Cheng Huan laughed heartily:

"After all my pleading, Gao Lan finally agreed to teach you blade techniques. However, he will only teach you once. Whether you can learn it or not will depend on your ability."

"Thank you for your help, General!"

Ding Ling said solemnly.

"Once you become successful, just don't forget that I exist."

Cheng Huan laughed.

"Don't worry. I, Ding Ling, am not an ungrateful person."

"Mm."

Cheng Huan was even more satisfied. The more he looked at Ding Ling, the more pleasing he found him.

Neither arrogant nor impatient, neither servile nor overbearing, neither conceited nor boastful, courteous, grateful, and righteous!

He was practically a fine piece of jade sent to Cheng Huan by Heaven!

"Come with me."

Cheng Huan walked ahead.

Ding Ling followed closely behind him.

Ding Ling naturally knew about Gao Lan. He would later become one of the Four Pillars of Hebei. During the Battle of Guandu, he had once fought Xu Chu to a draw, which showed how formidable he was.

To be recognized as one of the Four Pillars in such a vast territory, he had to be an expert of extraordinary martial skill and ability!

As for Gao Lan's later death?

Anyone who had read Romance of the Three Kingdoms knew that he had died entirely because of Zhao Yun's surprise attack. It was not an honorable death in a fair fight. Faced with a surprise attack from an unparalleled expert like Zhao Yun, how many people could have withstood it?

This world was based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms, so it was clear that the generals' combat strength basically followed the standards of Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Although Gao Lan was currently only a Military Secretary,

his actual strength was definitely among the top few in Ji Province!

Han Fu had assigned such a great general as a Military Secretary, yet had made Cheng Huan, whose abilities were far inferior to Gao Lan's, a general.

No wonder Han Fu would later lose the people's support and be forced to withdraw from Ji Province.

Ding Ling's thoughts raced.

After a while,

Cheng Huan had already brought him to another new-recruit camp.

Gao Lan was also here, teaching the new recruits to practice "Basic Stance Training."

Seeing Cheng Huan arrive,

Gao Lan had his assistant take over training the new recruits. He himself strode over to Cheng Huan, then looked at Ding Ling with bright, piercing eyes:

"Are you the Peerless Genius Ding Ling General Cheng spoke of?"

"I dare not call myself a Peerless Genius. But I am indeed Ding Ling."

Ding Ling glanced at Gao Lan.

Seeing that he was eight chi tall and held a long spear, and that he was actually a handsome man, Ding Ling could not help considering how he might learn spear techniques from him as well.

"Come with me."

Gao Lan turned and went straight to the Military Secretary's tent.

There was no one inside.

After entering, he saw Ding Ling follow him in. Without wasting words, he set down his long spear and picked up a long saber from the nearby weapons rack. Getting straight to the point, he said:

"I will only perform this High-Level Blade Technique once. How much you can learn will depend on your fate."

"Yes."

Ding Ling straightened his expression and thanked him.

Gao Lan waved his hand, indicating that Ding Ling did not need to be so courteous, then immediately began wielding the great saber.