"Commander?" Chen Lin remained seated, his gaze sweeping over the two Mystic Immortal commanders-in-chief.
Xiao Xun'er nodded and slapped a dark gold Tiger Tally onto the table.
"The hundred thousand troops of the Vanguard Army in the A-Class District are all yours to command. Resources, troop deployments-you have the final say. All we want are results: hold the right flank and keep the enemy's high-level assassins from infiltrating our main position."
It was a bargain. The Vanguard Battalion offered real authority in exchange for Chen Lin's overwhelming combat strength, while also isolating him to keep the high-level assassinations drawn by the top-secret kill order from endangering the main force.
Chen Lin raised his hand and picked up the Tiger Tally between two fingers.
"Deal."
Cai Lin glanced at Chen Lin, said nothing more, then lifted the tent flap and left. Xiao Xun'er followed close behind.
After they left, Yun Sheng entered from outside. She wore white, and the bloody scent around her had completely dissipated. She cradled the Frost Congealment Sword in her arms, her early-stage Earth Immortal sword intent held in check.
"My lord." Yun Sheng's gaze fell on the Tiger Tally.
"Call everyone in," Chen Lin ordered.
A moment later, the five women-Song Qiuya, Li Xiaoyue, Qin Chuxia, Qin Churan, and Zhang Ruoxi-as well as Clear Wind Bright Moon, Changqingzi, Heavenly Hatred, and the Star Moon Demon Saint all entered the main tent.
Chen Lin tossed the Tiger Tally to Song Qiuya.
"Qiu Ya, take Ruoxi and Chu Ran and assume control of the roster for the A-Class District's hundred thousand troops. Xiao Yue, Chuxia, take Changqingzi and inspect the Military Supply Depot. From today onward, the A-Class District operates by our rules."
"Yes!" the women answered in unison. Song Qiuya caught the Tiger Tally, a flash of