Afterward, Gu Chang'an walked out of the room and let out a slow breath.
His surrender to Lu Zhao was not a momentary impulse or a hot-headed decision.
Rather, it was the result of careful consideration.
As a head bailiff of the Martial Guard Division, belonging to the direct command of the division head, it was his duty in the first place.
Moreover, in the current situation, anyone who tried to remain neutral without strength would die a miserable death.
Besides, Lu Zhao came from a prominent aristocratic family, with backing, power, and deep foundations behind him...
Following him meant both seeking a powerful patron and riding the momentum of the currents.
Yet, this Lu Zhao possessed an arrogant, cold, and ruthless personality; he was not a man worthy of entrusting one's life to.
If he truly believed those sweet-talking deceptions, he would not even know when he was sold out.
Yet, after becoming a head bailiff, Gu Chang'an was still quite happy.
This was because his status had increased, and his daily physique stat from Zheng Zhen had also increased.
[Name: Gu Chang'an] [Lifespan: 23 years and 3 months] [Status: Head Bailiff (Official)] [Realm: Eighth Rank] [Physique: 550 (+6/day)] [Techniques: Wind-Thunder Slash (Mysterious Grade Low Rank, Initial Mastery/+), Gale Blade Technique (Yellow Grade High Rank, Initial Mastery/+), Gale Body Technique (Yellow Grade High Rank, Initial Mastery/+), Mountain Shattering Saber Technique (Yellow Grade Middle Rank, Perfection/+), Green Lotus Poison Scripture (Yellow Grade, Room for Improvement/+), Iron Cutting Saber Technique (Yellow Grade Low Rank, Perfection), Complete Edition Iron Cloth Shirt (Yellow Grade High Rank, Perfection/+), Flowing Wind Steps (Yellow Grade Low Rank, Pinnacle), Mountain Shattering Fist (Yellow Grade Low Rank, Room for Improvement/+), Archery (Mortal Grade, Room for Improvement/+)]
Although the stat had only increased from 4 to