Nanyang General's First Deployment

"Ah."

Wu Shan watched Elder Yan's departing back. Only after the old man had left did he turn to glance at Shen Yi beside him and let out a slow sigh.

He had always been shameless, and though he was far from convinced by the old man's assessment, he had no intention of arguing.

What mattered more now was that, since the matter had become settled, it would be best to divide their responsibilities in advance.

If he really got mixed up with those two little ones, he could forget about ever becoming the General Who Guards the South in this lifetime.

"You're different from her. You've only just become a titled general. Come with me, and I'll explain things to you properly."

Wu Shan waved, leading the two toward another hall within the government office.

As an elder colleague, he did not put on an overbearing air. Instead, he personally poured them both hot tea. "Sit."

"There's no particular work in our line of duty. If anything happens anywhere in the Great Southern Continent, we have to handle it. People call it wiping others' asses. You're quite familiar with Yanlan, so you should know a little about it."

"If your subordinates cause trouble, you have to settle it. If they run into a formidable enemy, you have to help them. It's tiring, sure, but the rewards from above are equally valuable."

"In short, do whatever you like, so long as nothing goes wrong."

Holding his teacup, Wu Shan sat down beside Shen Yi and quietly put away his smile. "But let me put the ugly words first. The three Generals Who Guard the South have split the household, so we'd best divide things clearly too."

"You haven't been in the Demon-Slaying Bureau long, and you aren't familiar with the