Breaking through a major realm was not something that could be forced. How could Xie Liancheng not understand that?
If it could have been forced, he would have broken through long ago. Why else would he have been stuck at the peak of the Vajra Realm until now?
To put it plainly, after learning that yet another Vertical and Horizontal Realm martial artist had arrived, Xie Liancheng had merely felt a little troubled and made a self-deprecating remark. He had no intention of going on about it endlessly.
After Zhou Xu offered him a word of comfort, Xie Liancheng waved his hand and quickly put the matter behind him.
"Enough, let's not talk about this. It's been a long time since we last met. Let's talk about something else."
As the topic changed, the old friends began catching up, and the atmosphere quickly turned cheerful.
Since Zhou Xu had come all this way, he might as well stay a few more days. He could inspect the situation here while spending time with his wife and brothers.
He could also take the opportunity to check on Eredar's situation.
Although Yalveth was keeping watch over him, and nothing major would surely happen, Eredar had only just arrived. He still needed to be given a little extra attention.
While they were arranging dormitories for Eredar and the others, it was nearly time for a meal. Zhou Xu called Yalveth, Xie Liancheng, Zhou Chongshan, Wei Qing, and several other subordinates to the cafeteria for dinner.
According to the customs of Great Zhou, generals and soldiers ate in the same place and ate the same food. There was absolutely no preferential treatment.
Aside from the occasional periods of all-day military training, meals usually were not so solemn. The overall atmosphere was fairly relaxed.
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