"Gods! It's a Military Merit Medal—I actually got to see a Military Merit Medal."
"Anyone who can earn a Military Merit Medal is no ordinary person."
"Zhang Lingfeng kicked an iron plate this time. What a satisfying sight."
"..."
The moment the Military Merit Medal appeared, everyone erupted. Even some powerful clans and prominent families took notice.
"Send someone to investigate that family's background. Report back to me as soon as possible."
"To earn a Military Merit Medal, one must not only have outstanding military achievements, but also win Captain Zhou's favor. Neither can be lacking."
"A Hundred Commander who has earned a Military Merit Medal is worth befriending."
"..."
Quite a few people began making plans, wanting to approach the Li Family.
The Military Merit Medal was in Zhou Xingzhan's hands. For him to bestow one upon Li Xuancang proved that Captain Zhou stood behind him, making him someone worth cultivating ties with.
Watching Nangong Zhan's departing back, Zhang Lingfeng gritted his teeth until they creaked, his fists clenched white.
Towering rage clogged his chest, yet there was nowhere to vent it.
What happened here was merely a small interlude. Nangong Zhan continued escorting the Li Family toward the prefectural city.
After days of jostling travel, the towering walls of the prefectural city finally appeared at the end of their vision.
The blue-black stone walls soared into the clouds. The heavy city gates were tightly shut, with only the side gates on either end left open for passage.
The sight before the city gates sank the hearts of every fleeing commoner to the bottom.
On the walls, Battle Soldiers in gleaming armor stood in formation. Their blades and spears shone with icy light, archers had their bows drawn and ready, and fierce Killing Intent pressed down from their bodies.