Director Cao slowly got up, his face extremely gloomy, and said, "Let's go!"
Upon hearing this, everyone quickly got up and followed Director Cao as they disappeared into the night.
After they had gone far away, Li Changfeng could no longer hold back and spat out a mouthful of blood. He had just fought against many of them and defeated them, but he had also suffered internal injuries, which was why he had not pursued them.
Upon seeing this, the Brocade-Clad Guard rushed out, asking anxiously, "Commander! Are you alright?"
Li Changfeng raised his hand and said, "It's just a minor injury! Don't mention it!"
Old Li, his face full of sorrow, sighed and said, "Fortunately, Commander Qian was here! Otherwise, with our small fry and weaklings, we would have been no match for those people from the Western Depot!"
Upon hearing this, Old Wang said sorrowfully, "It's such a pity that our five centurions died on the spot! They were all killed by that damned Yu Yingfan! Commander! You must avenge them!"
Upon hearing this, a murderous glint flashed in Li Changfeng's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "Don't worry! None of the Brocade-Clad Guard present died in vain! I'll remember this grudge!"
"Now, Old Li, you take stock of the casualties, and give the fallen brothers proper compensation!"
Old Li replied solemnly, "Commander, rest assured! Leave this matter to me!"
"Old Wang! Go and tell Commander Lu about what happened tonight!"
"I obey!"
As Old Wang passed Zhou Deyuan, he sneered, "Hmph! Cowardly scoundrel! I really don't know how you became a centurion."
Zhou Deyuan was filled with shame upon hearing this, but he was speechless. He thought to himself, "I'm afraid of death, what's wrong with that? Besides, fighting isn't my forte at all..."
After whispering a few words in the ear of one of the Brocade-Clad Guard, Li Changfeng patted him on the shoulder and said, "You know what to do tomorrow, right?"
"Understood! I will certainly not let you down, Commander!"
"Okay! You can go now!"
"I obey!"
Half an hour later.
After Old Li finished tallying the number of Brocade-Clad Guard casualties, he said in a deep voice, "Five Brocade-Clad Guard centurions died, seven captains died, fifteen Squad Leader died, and the remaining Brocade-Clad Guard with serious and minor injuries totaled one hundred and twenty-five."
Li Changfeng sighed and said, "Try to appease these brothers!"
"I obey!"
Town Military Command.
Old Wang arrived at the gate of Town Military Command and said in a deep voice, "Wang Bin, a centurion! I have important business to discuss with Commander Lu! Please inform him!"
Seeing that Old Wang was covered in blood, the two guards said solemnly, "Centurion! Please wait a moment, I will inform him immediately!"
The guard arrived outside Commander Lu's bedroom and said solemnly, "A Centurion has arrived outside the manor! He has important business to discuss! Please give his instructions!"
"Oh? There must be something important that's bringing him here so late. Please ask him to come over!"
"I obey!"
The guard then brought Old Wang into the main hall. Commander Lu saw him, he asked gravely, "What happened? Why are you covered in blood?"
Upon hearing this, Old Wang gritted his teeth and said, "The Western Depot attacked tonight, but fortunately, Commander Qianhu was strong enough to repel them. Otherwise, our Brocade-Clad Guard would probably have been wiped out!"
"Bang"!!
"How dare you! What a Director Cao of the Western Depot! How dare you be so insolent!" Commander Lu slammed his hand on the table, shattering it in a fit of rage.
"What about the casualties?"
"When I arrived, I didn't take a headcount; I only know that five centurions died in battle!"
Commander Lu sighed upon hearing this and said softly, "I already understand the situation. You should go back now. I'll personally go and offer my condolences tomorrow morning!"
"I obey!"
The General's Residence.
At this moment, Director Cao led his men back to his residence. He looked grim. Apart from a few powerful experts, most of the men he brought had been killed by Li Changfeng. The losses were no less than those of the Embroidered Brocade-Clad Guard.
"Wu Tiande! I really underestimated you! I never expected your strength to have reached such a level. None of us are your match. Is this the strength of the sixth-ranked Human Rankings? Truly remarkable!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Yingfan said solemnly, "This guy has a secret! Back in the Despair Valley, he was actually able to fight against a demon with innate abilities. His strength is a mystery!"
Upon hearing this, Vice Director Cui said with apprehension, "He has such strength? That's unlikely!"
Ning Caiying pondered for a moment, then said gravely, "This kind of strength can probably only be used once, otherwise we would have been wiped out when we launched the sneak attack just now."
Sha Anran nodded upon hearing this, "Brother Ning! You make a good point. However, even without innate strength, he is not to be underestimated. We were all defeated by him."
Chou ZhengGu pondered for a moment and asked in confusion, "Have you noticed that the commander looks a lot like someone, especially the martial arts he used to capture those centurions? Although it was very secretive, it still vaguely resembled the Shaolin Dragon Grasp technique."
Upon hearing this, Yu Yingfan said solemnly, "Indeed! I noticed it back then, but I didn't know if he was the person we were thinking of!"
Upon Sha Anran asked cautiously, "Is the person you're talking about Jue Kong? Isn't he dead?"
Ning Caiying shook his head upon hearing this, "I don't know if he's dead or not, but his disguise skills are quite astonishing, and his strength is extremely powerful!"
Upon hearing this, Director Cao chuckled. "I don't care if he's some kind of Jue Kong! I only know that the Free and Unfettered Sect is very interested in him. I reckon we've gained another good ally!"
Chou ZhengGu's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "Director Cao! What a brilliant idea! I almost forgot about that!"
Early morning.
Commander Lu his entourage to Li Changfeng's residence. Upon seeing them, Li Changfeng hurriedly came out to greet them, "Commander! It is an honor to have you here. We are so sorry for not welcoming you sooner!"
Commander Lu waved his hand dismissively. "Thousand-Household Wu! I heard about what happened last night. Fortunately, you turned the tide. I brought you new troops this morning. Take a look!"
Li Changfeng smiled upon hearing this, "This wouldn't happen to be the reward from the Commander, would it?"
"Hahaha! You little rascal! Of course that doesn't count. I'll tell you about your reward later!"
"Alright! I'll take a look first!"
After speaking, Li Changfeng went to check on the group of people and found that there were two people he knew. The two people also noticed Li Changfeng and said respectfully:
"Commander Zuo Kangcheng greets Commander Qianhu!"
"Commander Sun Hongwen greets Commander Qianhu!"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng burst into laughter, "So it's you two! Zuo Kangcheng Mount Song Sect and Sun Hongwen of the Ironclad Gate, long time no see!"
"Reporting to Commander! It's been a long time since we last met. Please take care of me in the future!"
"Hahaha! Definitely! Definitely!"
Afterwards, three centurions and over a hundred Brocade-Clad Guard paid their respects to Li Changfeng, who then instructed Old Li Changfeng to make arrangements for them.
Commander Lu patted him on the shoulder and laughed, "Kid! Are you satisfied now?"
"Hehe! Not bad, right?"
"Hey kid! Tell me! What do you want?"
After a moment of deep thought, Li Changfeng transmitted his voice and asked, "Are there any martial arts techniques? My abilities are severely restricted here, making it difficult for me to unleash my full strength!"
Upon hearing this, Commander Lu him a deep look and transmitted his voice, "You kid, you wouldn't happen to have your eye on the martial arts techniques in the armory, would you!"
Li Changfeng was startled upon hearing this. He had no idea what an armory was. Since Commander Lu had already mentioned it, he went along with it and said, "Hehe! Since Commander Lu figured it out, may I ask?"
Commander Lu pondered for a moment, "I must inform the Princess about this matter first! If she is willing, I will take you there!"
"Okay! It's a deal!"