Everyone Is Surprised

"What's this talk of living and dying, how inauspicious!"

Gu Lin and the others hadn't walked far.

A deep voice suddenly rang out in the darkness.

Hearing the familiar voice, Gu Lin and the others' eyes lit up, their spirits greatly lifted.

"Brother Gu Chen!"

In the darkness, Gu Chen walked slowly from afar with a smile, giving each of the four of them a flick on the forehead.

"You guys, you don't appreciate me, do you? You're all hoping something bad happens to me, right?"

They all understood Gu Chen was joking.

But seeing Gu Chen alive and well after their ordeal, the four of them couldn't help but rush forward and hug him tightly.

Not far away, Yang Tian and his companions watched Gu Chen with blank expressions.

"Gu Chen just came back, all fresh and alive?"

The others were also completely bewildered.

"Could it be that Lei Chao didn't go after him for revenge?"

"Or maybe Lei Chao is just terrible with directions and got lost in the mountains?"

"What you just said is more hurtful than saying Lei Chao isn't Gu Chen's match..."

Unlike the confusion of the new recruits like Yang Tian, the old soldiers who had been waiting for Lei Chao's "triumphant return" wore expressions of disbelief upon seeing Gu Chen.

"Where's Lei Chao? Did that guy go eat shit?"

"Lei Chao, that bloodthirsty maniac, hasn't been out much these past few years. His understanding of the surrounding environment is even better than those logistics soldiers. How could he have lost Gu Chen?"

"Lei Chao hasn't returned, yet Gu Chen is back first..."

"Perhaps Gu Chen offered Lei Chao an irresistible deal, and they reached a reconciliation?"

"Although the Gu Family only has significant influence in their small corner of Wushan City, they possess considerable martial arts resources. It's understandable if Gu Chen conceded some benefits."

"Alas, money makes the world go 'round."

They all shook their heads, seemingly believing this to be the only plausible explanation.

Their discussions were not concealed in the slightest, and Gu Chen naturally heard every word.

However, he merely smiled slightly, having no intention of explaining.

He was glad these people didn't know Lei Chao had been defeated by him.

Guan Shan's appearance provided him with a perfect way to conceal his strength.

In the military camp, displaying sufficient strength would naturally earn the attention of the generals.

But Guan Shan already knew their capabilities, so there was no need for their strength to be common knowledge.

"The wood that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind."

According to Head Instructor Guan Shan, there might be other enemy spies in the military camp.

If he were to be targeted by them, his future would likely be plagued with endless trouble.

Rather than that, it was better to accept the situation gracefully. He could also continue to accumulate strength in secret!

After Gu Chen and Gu Lin and the others returned to their room, they took out the resources Guan Shan had given them from their pendants.

"Brother Chen, what is this?"

To Gu Lin's question, Gu Chen simply smiled.

"Instructor Guan used us as bait to capture enemy spies, including Lei Chao. These are his compensation for us."

He didn't mention that this was compensation for him and Gu Han.

It wasn't that he didn't trust his brothers, but the fewer people who knew about Gu Han's strength, the better!

Walls have ears.

If too many people knew, even unintentionally, the news might leak out one day.

Since Gu Han wanted to hide his strength, as his elder brother, he naturally had to support Gu Han.

"Haha, so that guy Lei Chao was actually a spy!"

Gu Lin and the others didn't doubt Gu Chen's words at all. They burst into laughter, shaking off the gloom of the past few days.

"A spy, acting so high-profile? If he doesn't die, who will?"

"By doing this, the generals won't suspect him. This is also a form of disguise."

After a period of discussion, they divided all the pills on the spot.

"What about Gu Han's share? Should we save it for him?"

Gu Jing said suddenly after taking her portion.

Gu Chen smiled.

"Just accept it with peace of mind. I've already found Gu Han and given him his share."

Hearing this, Gu Jing had no more doubts.

After receiving the pills, she couldn't wait to rush to the training grounds to continue her cultivation.

The Gu brothers, one by one, were like training fanatics.

The next morning.

After the morning run, the warriors lined up, sweating profusely under the scorching sun.

Today was their sixteenth day in the military camp.

It was also the day of their first semi-monthly training assessment.

But to their surprise, they were not the only ones present in the Warrior Camp this time.

Even the cook soldiers and logistics soldiers were all there.

Although the warrior training grounds were vast, they still felt a bit crowded with thousands of people.

"What day is it today? Why are even the cook soldiers here?"

"The logistics soldiers can be said to be here for their logistics assessment and to present awards, but what are the cook soldiers here for? To compete on who cooks better?"

"Don't say it, but you're right. Some of the cook soldiers really cook terribly. I think they should be assessed too."

"Some cook soldiers even have trembling hands when serving food, as if they're afraid we'll eat too much!"

Amidst their silent grumbling, Gu Chen and the others spotted Gu Han from afar and greeted each other.

Due to military regulations, they couldn't go forward to welcome Gu Han.

Gu Han, in the formation, was also completely bewildered at this moment.

Early in the morning, just as he was about to resume his leisurely life of sightseeing, Old Li burst in.

He said there was a major announcement and all logistics soldiers were to immediately proceed to the warrior camp.

Gu Han was caught red-handed and could only temporarily put aside his hunting plans, following the crowd to the warrior camp.

Up to this point, whether it was the warriors, logistics soldiers, or cook soldiers, they were all clueless.

Soon, several powerful individuals arrived from a distance.

"Everyone, quiet down."

Guan Shan, who was at the forefront, spoke just a little, and his clear voice reached the ears of the thousands present.

The crowd, which had been whispering, instantly fell silent.

Guan Shan cleared his throat and said in a deep voice, "I'm sure many of you have noticed some familiar faces are missing."

The crowd was startled by his words.

They hadn't noticed until Guan Shan pointed it out.

Hearing Guan Shan say this, some did indeed notice that several warriors and logistics soldiers were missing from their surroundings.

Even Gu Han noticed the change.

As someone who was personally involved, Gu Han was shocked.

"Could it be that there are so many spies in the military camp?"

Gu Han shook his head mockingly.

He wondered if this was due to the Sword-toothed Country's excellent behind-the-lines operations, or the Running Wolf Nation's inadequate defenses against spy infiltration.

However, he thought it was likely that the Running Wolf Nation also had spies infiltrating the Sword-toothed Country.

The Sword-toothed Country had gone to great lengths to plant spies and sow discord among the Running Wolf Nation's soldiers.

To say they hadn't tried to bribe high-ranking officials?

Gu Han didn't believe it for a second!

If the Running Wolf Nation hadn't retaliated against the Sword-toothed Country with similar methods, With a border as porous as a sieve, the Sword-toothed Country would have likely attacked long ago!