Vajra Dragon Elephant

"As a Captain, you're quite imposing, aren't you?"

Pei Menglong grabbed Chen Quanwu by the back of his neck, his face cold as he spoke, "Facing the Young Wolf King, why didn't you show off your might?"

"General, this cook soldier dared to talk back to this subordinate, and I couldn't stand it any longer before taking action!" Chen Quanwu's face was deathly pale as he quickly explained.

"Hmph!"

Pei Menglong snorted coldly, "Do you think I'm blind? As a Captain, you're picking on a cook soldier? You really should reflect on yourself!"

Chen Quanwu panicked upon hearing this and quickly admitted his mistake: "General, please calm your anger. This subordinate was wrong. I was blinded by anger and acted impulsively."

Pei Menglong released Chen Quanwu, waved his hand, and said, "Scram back to your tent. Reflect for three days, and I'll find you again after three days."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Chen Quanwu nodded repeatedly, casting a cold glance at Chen Xian as he left.

"Chen Xian, come with me!"

Pei Menglong didn't look at Ding Chen and the others, only called Chen Xian and turned to leave.

Ding Chen nudged Chen Xian from behind, signaling him to hurry and follow.

Wang Yan, Qin Fei, and the others were naturally envious. Being appreciated by Pei Menglong meant boundless prospects.

Inside the tent.

Pei Menglong curiously sized up Chen Xian.

"How old are you this year?"

"Reporting to the General, eighteen."

Pei Menglong was a bit surprised. To be able to kill the Young Wolf King at eighteen, his talent was even more astonishing than his own.

"I see you're cultivating the Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique?"

"...Yes!"

Chen Xian hesitated before nodding. Could it be that the highest limit of his Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique is the Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique?

He had now deduced the Ox Demon Golden Flame Technique, which meant that if he continued to deduce it, it would become the Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique.

Pei Menglong didn't ask where Chen Xian got his martial arts techniques from. Being able to cultivate them was a skill in itself, and besides, the Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique was originally a court technique.

"The Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique is a mid-grade martial arts technique, and it has a limit. It can only allow you to cultivate up to the Soaring Realm."

"If you want to improve your realm, you'll need to switch to another technique."

"How about it? Would you like to come to the front army and become a Demon Slayer Soldier protecting Great Ning?"

Chen Xian's eyes flickered. Pei Menglong had asked him to come at noon last night, so he knew the latter wanted to recruit him to the front army.

If he went to the front army, he would naturally be able to achieve great things.

But he would have to part ways with Ding Chen and the others.

Having interacted with everyone for nearly two months, he had naturally developed some feelings for them.

If he went to the front army alone to achieve great things, he might never see them again.

Chen Xian's expression was impassive. "Reporting to the General, this subordinate can also kill demons and protect Great Ning in the cook soldier camp. Moreover, coming to the front army isn't something this subordinate decides whether to do or not; it requires obeying orders."

Pei Menglong laughed heartily, "Indeed, orders must be obeyed."

"Let's not discuss this for now. You fought bravely last night. Tell me, what reward do you want?"

Pei Menglong had the authority to reward a cook soldier.

Furthermore, if he wanted to win over Chen Xian, he couldn't make it without some incentive.

Chen Xian was stunned. Weren't their rewards all distributed by General Liu of the Head Chef Army?

Since Pei Menglong asked, he wouldn't be vague. "General, you just said that this subordinate is cultivating a mid-grade technique. I don't understand these things very well. Can you explain them to me?"

Pei Menglong was also momentarily stunned, then smiled, "The martial arts techniques in the world are roughly divided into five grades: low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, top-grade, and heavenly-grade."

"It's said there are even grades above heavenly-grade, but that's too far off."

"The most powerful techniques in the army are top-grade. Based on your current strength and contributions, you're not yet qualified to cultivate them."

"However, you are qualified for high-grade ones."

Chen Xian's eyes lit up. If mid-grade techniques were so powerful, wouldn't high-grade techniques be even more so?

"Reporting to the General, this subordinate has no other requests. I only wish for a high-grade cultivation technique," he said.

"Heh heh, you're not foolish!"

Pei Menglong stared at Chen Xian and smiled. He took out a book from his embrace and threw it on the table. "I am also cultivating this high-grade technique, the Vajra Dragon Elephant Art. This technique is top-tier among high-grade ones, and it's difficult to get started with. Take it back and study it. Return the secret manual in a month."

Chen Xian was extremely excited. He stepped forward and grabbed the secret manual. "Thank you, General!"

With this high-grade technique, it would definitely save him a lot of experience points. It felt so good.

After tucking the technique into his embrace, Chen Xian suddenly asked, "General, will I be criticized for cultivating this technique?"

"Being able to cultivate it is a skill. Who dares to criticize you?" Pei Menglong glared.

Chen Xian thought about it, the Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique was a court-issued cultivation method, so the Vajra Dragon Elephant Art must be too. He was a Demon Slayer Soldier of the court, and even a Cook Soldier, he was still protecting the safety of Great Ning.

How could he be punished for merit?

Chen Xian touched the Young Wolf King's Demon Core in his embrace, took it out, and placed it on the table. "Reporting to the General, this item is useless to me. I wish to exchange it with you for some pills."

Pei Menglong picked up the Demon Core, looked at it for a moment, and nodded. "No problem."

"Pei Gang!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

Outside the camp, a Demon Slayer Soldier with a square face and black armor strode in.

"Take this and exchange it for ten Origin Condensing Pills."

"Yes, General!"

Pei Gang strode forward, didn't even glance at Chen Xian for the Young Wolf King's Demon Core, and turned to leave.

Ten Origin Condensing Pills?

Chen Xian's heart stirred. It seemed this Young Wolf King's Demon Core was quite valuable. He didn't know what Origin Condensing Pills were, but with the word 'Origin' in them, he figured they were much better than Body Refinement Pills or Blood Vitality Pills.

Not long after, Pei Gang returned and placed a white porcelain bottle into Pei Menglong's hand.

"Here you go."

Pei Menglong waved his hand, and the white porcelain bottle flew towards Chen Xian.

Chen Xian's hand was steady, and he grabbed the white porcelain bottle, tucking it into his embrace. "Thank you, General."

"You may go."

Pei Menglong waved his hand.

Chen Xian was neither servile nor overbearing, and he was also steady and intelligent, with reasonable requests. Pei Menglong liked him a lot. If he could recruit him under his command and cultivate him for a period of time, he would undoubtedly become a formidable general who could stand on his own.

Cook Soldier Barracks.

Ding Chen and the others hadn't eaten yet, they were waiting for Chen Xian.

Seeing Chen Xian approaching on his horse from a distance, everyone swarmed him, asking questions in a flurry.

Chen Xian dismounted and briefly explained the situation to everyone. They were all envious upon hearing it.

A top-grade cultivation method!

After lunch, Chen Xian called Ding Chen, Wang Yan, Qin Fei, Luo Ying, and Xue Qishan together.

"Brother Ding, take these ten Origin Condensing Pills exchanged from the Demon Core and divide them among yourselves." Chen Xian generously tossed the white porcelain bottle into Ding Chen's hand, moving the five men to the point of speechlessness.

Currently, only the five of them were able to reach the Surging Origin Realm.

Chen Xian giving them the Origin Condensing Pills was also his hope that the five of them could reach the Surging Origin Realm as soon as possible, which would greatly increase their chances of survival on the battlefield.

"Xianzi, great kindness needs no thanks!"

Wang Yan held two Origin Condensing Pills, gazing at Chen Xian. "No matter when, if you ever need my help, just say the word!"

Qin Fei and the other two said the same.

Only Ding Chen remained silent, but the gratitude in his eyes was beyond words.

Chen Xian's lips curved slightly. "What are you saying about 'saying the word'? We're brothers who've been through life and death together, no need to be so formal."

"Where's Chen Xian? Come out!"

A cold shout came from outside the camp.

Chen Xian knew immediately who it was, it was Second Lieutenant Lu.

He immediately walked out of the camp with Ding Chen and the other five.