Thanks to his outstanding performance in this battle, Zhao Qi received another extra military merit reward.
This reward was a Spirit Nurturing Pill, a medicinal pill for the Qi Gathering Mid-stage that could increase the chances of breaking through.
With this pill, Zhao Qi's cultivation advanced another step, reaching the Third Level of Qi Gathering.
After a brief half-month of rest and recuperation, Zhao Qi received another private summons.
The garrison's commanding general specifically called him into the command tent.
There, Zhao Qi met someone who surprised and delighted him.
"Third Young Master!"
"Zhao Qi pays his respects to Third Young Master!"
Yang Lingshu had previously been active in the south. Since their last parting, they had not seen each other for half a year.
"No need for such formalities. Rise."
Seeing that Zhao Qi was still safe and sound, Yang Lingshu felt somewhat relieved.
Though the Central Region frontline was not as dire as the Northern Frontline and Southern Frontline, with the war having reached this point, casualties were certainly not low.
He had just reviewed the battle reports of the five men over this period. To have gone half a year without a single death, Zhao Qi's contribution had been indispensable.
"Zhao Qi, you have worked hard these past six months."
"Third Young Master overpraises me. It was all part of my duty."
Yang Lingshu nodded slightly, then looked toward the garrison commander. "General, everyone is here. We may discuss the real matter."
The commander then activated the tent's concealment and isolation restrictions before slowly revealing the secret of this mission.
Yang Lingshu had secretly traveled from the south to the Central Region this time to carry out a surprise assault and decapitation mission.
The target was a hidden garrison within the Eastern Wilderness battle line, along with