Dugu Bo waved a hand. "The few of us will be staying here for the night."
"Understood. I'll make the arrangements now."
The commander roared at the sentries behind him, "What are you standing around for? Notify logistics to prepare the best barracks for our guests!"
"Yes, sir."
Several sentries hurried toward the military camp.
Wu Changkong held the egg tightly wrapped in clothing in his arms. The commander's gaze suddenly fell upon it, and he froze for a moment. "Little brother, what is that in your arms...?"
Wu Changkong lied without changing expression. "A stone I picked up along the way. It's cold jade I found in the Far North. I'm taking it back to make a few small things."
"I see." The commander nodded repeatedly and glanced at that "cold jade" again. He could not shake the feeling that its round shape looked like an egg, but he did not dare ask further.
Though these people were from Skywater Academy, they clearly had ties to the Poison Douluo as well. Only an idiot would dig into the matter.
The group arrived at the military camp, with the commander following behind them, leading the way while making small talk.
"Your Excellency, did your trip to the Far North go smoothly? Did you encounter any trouble?"
Dugu Bo grunted. "It was fine. The wind was just a little strong. Arrange a more secluded courtyard, and don't let anyone come bother us." After a pause, he added, "Prepare some hot water as well."
The commander quickly agreed.
Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu followed behind. They exchanged a glance and both secretly sighed in relief.
Before long, the commander personally led the four of them to an independent courtyard behind the military camp.
Unlike the military tents out front, this courtyard had