Huang Tian didn't entirely believe Bai Yuanfu when he said that all the Martial Guards in the commandery stood behind him.
No matter how united the Martial Guards were, they were still made up of people. And where there were people, there were bound to be different agendas. Bai Yuanfu valued his talent and protected him for that reason, but the others might not. He suspected plenty of them were secretly keeping an eye on him, hoping to uncover the secrets he carried. Still, they were no more than minor irritants.
After all, they couldn't act as fast as he could grow...
As they left the building where Bai Yuanfu worked, Xia Hong said with a sigh, "Huang Tian, who would've thought that in just one month, you'd become a Probationary Hundred-Man Commander? Honestly... even thinking back on it now feels like a dream!"
Just one month ago, when Xia Hong had gone to Huang Manor, Huang Tian had been a maid-born son anyone could bully, someone who had never even encountered the Martial Path. But in a month, his status, standing, and strength had all changed beyond recognition.
"People say that a true man should rise like a dragon or a snake, seizing his chance to soar. But in the end, very few manage to do so. Most are like earthworms buried in the soil, unable even to glimpse the light, let alone transform into dragons."
After a few words of reflection, Xia Hong's expression grew serious. "Being appointed to an actual post is a good thing. It'll be a trial by fire, and no one can become truly strong without going through hardship.
"But you must be careful, too. Though Baoqing Ward lies in the heart of our Martial Guards' territory, beyond the reach of the sects, you