"Rather than dealing with those mutated beasts ourselves, we might as well leave them for the Cangling Kingdom to clean up."
At this, the others nodded solemnly. Fortunately, Jiang Hao had returned to tell them this important news. Otherwise, if the entire Self-Defense Army had pursued Ouyang Mingyue into the Fallen Spirit Forest, what would have happened?
The thought alone sent chills down their spines.
"Then, Brother Hao, do we pursue them or not? We can't just let the Cangling Kingdom off like this!" After finally crippling their opponent, none of them was willing to let this opportunity to annex the Cangling Kingdom slip away.
Guo Dundun felt this even more keenly. Under his leadership, the Self-Defense Army had finally achieved such a favorable position. If they could annex the Cangling Kingdom, his future rewards could hardly be meager.
Of course, this applied not only to Guo Dundun, but to everyone else as well.
They had fought tooth and nail to come this far, sacrificing so many comrades. If Jiang Hao called a halt now, they might not dare object openly, but resentment would always linger in their hearts.
How could Jiang Hao not know this? Looking at their eager faces, he smiled. "Thank you all for your efforts while I was away, especially Dundun, Zhiwei, and the other old hands who followed me from the beginning. Whether or not we destroy the Cangling Kingdom in the future, your contributions won't go unrewarded. I'll petition His Majesty to recognize your merits.
"Since Ouyang Mingyue has already taken her people into the Fallen Spirit Forest, let them clear away the threats for us. How about waiting a little longer?"
His words put everyone at ease. As long as they did not withdraw, they would follow all of Jiang Hao's arrangements concerning