Dividing the Spoils of War

"You old scoundrel, you're so devious!"

Gu Han cursed inwardly as he looked at Guan Shan's guilty expression.

"I don't believe a word you say!"

Gu Chen also chuckled and looked at Gu Han.

"If you ask me, General Guan probably isn't using us as bait. He likely thinks we're the spies hidden in the military camp."

Both of them were exceptionally intelligent individuals; how could they be so easily fooled by Guan Shan's few words?

However, they didn't mind. Guan Shan wasn't targeting them specifically; he was merely fulfilling his duty as a subordinate general.

When they were in danger, Guan Shan had decided to help them, even if he had his suspicions beforehand. That was enough.

Gu Han smiled and said, "Brother Chen, let's see what good stuff General Guan gave us."

Hearing the hint of eagerness in Gu Han's voice, Gu Chen smiled and opened the bag.

This was no ordinary bag; it was a storage bag, extremely rare for Martial Disciples.

Gu Chen projected his consciousness into it and soon said, "There are five Blood Tempering Pills, fifty Blood Tempering Pellets, ten Rejuvenation Pills, two warriors, and one Fire Spirit Fruit in here."

Blood Tempering Pills were true ranked medicinal pills.

For Martial Artists and Martial Disciples, their effects far surpassed the mere pellets of Blood Tempering Pellets.

Even Martial Masters could use them when refining their Vitality.

Rejuvenation Pills were the most common healing pills, considered miraculous remedies for Martial Artists and Martial Disciples.

It was clear that Guan Shan intended for them to split these pills equally.

As for the two warriors, they were two Low-grade Yellow Rank longswords, one for each of them.

However, Guan Shan likely had other intentions for the final Fire Spirit Fruit.

The Fire Spirit Fruit contained a dense Fire elemental energy, which would be extremely beneficial to some Martial Artists who specialized in the fire element.

Even for ordinary Martial Artists, the Fire elemental energy contained within could improve their comprehension and resistance to fire elements.

Although the improvement wasn't significant, the Fire Spirit Fruit was something that most Martial Artists, and even some Martial Masters, would clamor for!

If this were any other group of people with ordinary relationships, they might have already turned on each other because of this Fire Spirit Fruit!

But Gu Han simply smiled and said, "Brother Chen, I don't need this Fire Spirit Fruit. I'll give it to you."

A flicker of surprise crossed Gu Chen's face. He hadn't expected Gu Han to outright refuse the Fire Spirit Fruit!

Even he wasn't so easily able to resist the temptation of the Fire Spirit Fruit!

'Don't need it?'

Anyone with eyes could see that this was a flimsy excuse, not even a well-thought-out one.

"Since that's the case, I won't be polite then. Between us brothers, there's no need for all these detours."

Gu Chen was silent for a moment before saying in a deep voice, "As for these pills, you take seven, and I'll take three."

However, Gu Han shook his head at Gu Chen's proposal.

"I only need this storage bag and five Rejuvenation Pills. As for the other pills, Brother Chen, please take them back and give them to our other elder brothers."

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen's expression changed drastically. He had never expected Gu Han to make such an unbelievable proposal.

This wasn't just about Gu Han wanting the storage bag.

While storage bags were indeed valuable to Martial Disciples, it depended on the person.

Gu Chen already possessed storage capabilities through his sword-shaped pendant.

In fact, its storage capacity far exceeded that of this basic storage bag.

In other words, this storage bag was completely useless to Gu Chen.

If Gu Han had asked for the storage bag, he wouldn't have even batted an eye.

What concerned him was that Gu Han didn't intend to take any of the pills!

There was no way he could agree to Gu Han's terms.

Seeing that Gu Chen still wanted to persuade him, Gu Han smiled and said, "Brother Chen, you don't need to try and convince me. I have my own opportunities. I don't lack these pills."

Seeing Gu Han's resolute stance, Gu Chen could only sigh helplessly.

"Since that's the case, I won't say any more nonsense. If you ever need anything, you can always find me. Don't try to carry everything alone."

A warmth flowed through Gu Han's heart as he smiled.

"Of course, we're family, aren't we?"

Gu Chen smiled knowingly at this, letting Gu Han pick out a Cold Wind Sword first before handing the storage bag over to Gu Han.

He then, in front of Gu Chen, directly stored the items into his pendant before returning to the camp.

Seeing Gu Chen store everything into the spirit storage artifact, Gu Han wasn't surprised in the slightest.

Without a special opportunity, Gu Chen wouldn't have been able to make such rapid progress in such a short time.

Having a spirit storage artifact was completely normal.

In comparison, Gu Han curled his lips and complained in his mind, "You're supposed to be a cheat, yet you don't even have storage functionality? Are you embarrassing your peers?"

The Soul-Snatching System seemed to fall silent for a moment before saying, "It's not that the system's functions are incomplete, but that the Host's strength is too weak. As the Host's strength increases, the system's dormant functions will also be revived."

"Once the Host becomes a Martial Artist, the system's storage function will be activated. We hope the Host will continue to work hard."

Gu Han's mouth twitched. Systems nowadays were actually looking down on their Hosts.

Was there any justice?

He sighed helplessly, deciding not to stoop to the system's level.

Gu Han didn't linger at all, leading Little Wolf and hurrying towards the lake.

After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the man and wolf spotted the lake in the distance.

Gu Han lowered his head, looking at Little Wolf's innocent expression, and said in a slightly low tone, "This is where I met your mother."

Next, he pointed at the Wave-Treading Bull resting by the lake, its snores like thunder, "Your mother wanted to gather the Water Essence Lotus to refine your bloodline, but she ultimately died tragically under the hooves of the Wave-Treading Bull."

As soon as these words were spoken, Little Wolf, who had been puzzled by Gu Han's somber tone, instantly had its eyes turn scarlet.

During this period, with the help of Gu Han's battle pet system, Little Wolf's strength had increased at an astonishing rate.

It had now even surpassed its mother, the Phantom Water Wolf.

However, because it had been a short time, it was still in its juvenile state.

The young Little Wolf didn't have much understanding of life and death.

It was merely acting on primal instinct, feeling rage towards the Wave-Treading Bull that had killed its mother!

This deep-seated hatred wouldn't fade because of its youth.

Instead, it would become even more profound because it hadn't experienced other emotions yet!

"Awooo!"

Little Wolf let out a roar and charged straight down the slope, heading towards the resting Wave-Treading Bull.

Its roar was still immature, but it was filled with oppressive power.

Some demonic beasts nearby, seeing Little Wolf's youth, had intended to ambush it and have a feast.

But upon seeing Little Wolf's speed, which was almost a blur, they all cowered in fear.

This young wolf might look small, but they couldn't afford to provoke it!