43: The Dragon and the Phoenix Among Men (Please Urge for Updates!!!)

“Don’t eat me—”

Ye Liuyun sat up in bed, drenched in sweat and terrified. After seeing the scene before him, the panic in his eyes lessened.

Just now, that giant beast was looking at him perfectly fine, but then it suddenly opened its mouth to bite him.

It just attacked without a word.

What kind of habit is that?

Eh!

Am I in a hospital room?

Ye Liuyun’s mind gradually cleared. He pulled back the covers to look.

Phew, everything that should be there was there, still as majestic as ever.

Ning Nanguo and Secretary Liu, who were by the bed, just watched Ye Liuyun look down… Could this guy have also suffered a fundamental injury, just like him?

Ning Nanguo immediately stepped forward.

The sudden movement startled Ye Liuyun, and he quickly pulled the blanket back over himself. His mind was in Chaos just now, and he hadn't even noticed there were people beside him.

“Old Ning? Why are you here?”

Ye Liuyun asked in surprise when he saw Ning Nanguo.

Secretary Liu, behind Ning Nanguo, quickly said, “Liuyun, you don’t know how anxious Old Ning was when he heard about the Beast Tide on the Eastern Front. He rushed over without delay!”

As a secretary, one naturally needs to be eloquent and able to say what the leader finds inconvenient to express.

Upon hearing this, Ye Liuyun felt a warmth in his heart.

His adopted father wasn't for nothing.

Ning Nanguo, however, didn't care about that at the moment; he kept pulling at Ye Liuyun’s blanket.

“Did you get hurt somewhere? Is it serious?”

“No, Old Ning, I’m just checking, I’m fine.” Ye Liuyun was immediately dumbfounded.

After repeated confirmation, Ning Nanguo finally breathed a sigh of relief. He didn’t want his adopted son to end up like him.

“Old Ning, don’t worry, this buddy is as strong as an ox. Has the Beast Tide retreated? If not, I can still go up and fight another three hundred rounds. Oh, by the way, who killed that Bone-Spike Source Octopus?”

“Who? Don’t you remember what happened after you fainted?”

Hearing this, Ye Liuyun shook his head, “I was unconscious, how could I know?”

Ning Nanguo slowly recounted the story of the giant beast.

Ye Liuyun’s mouth slightly opened, unable to hide his astonishment.

Of course, he knew what the giant beast Ning Nanguo was talking about was—wasn’t that Gē zǒng?

Damn!

He still had this ability?

“You have no impression of any of this?” Ning Nanguo asked, looking at the surprised Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun shook his head, “No, but Old Ning, listening to your description, I think that was indeed the unknown Beast-type ability I Awakened!

It might have sensed that I was in mortal danger and appeared automatically?”

Ning Nanguo nodded slightly. This was indeed the most reasonable inference.

But this ability was too Advanced, wasn't it? Did it have its own intelligence?

After Ning Nanguo asked some more questions about Ye Liuyun’s physical condition, he told Secretary Liu to go find Liu Sanshui.

Ye Liuyun sighed inwardly. Gē zǒng had already come to this world, and his habits hadn't changed.

He became violent when he saw Vicious Beasts.

Not long after.

A group of leaders from the Eastern Theater Command poured in.

The originally somewhat spacious room was suddenly packed.

Zhao Donglai and Xu Feng were squeezed at the back, barely able to see Ye Liuyun’s head.

Each of these people who came in had a strong Aura.

Especially the old man at the front.

He gave Ye Liuyun the feeling of a drop of water meeting an ocean—immeasurably deep!

“How do you feel, Liuyun?” Liu Sanshui came to the bedside with a smile.

“This is Liu Sanshui, one of the Commanders of the Eastern Front, a Ninth-rank Elementary Tianli System Martial Artist.”

“Hello, Commander Liu, I feel fine, ready to fight at any time.” Ye Liuyun made a move to get out of bed.

“The battle is over, you brat. Just rest peacefully.”

Liu Sanshui pushed Ye Liuyun back onto the bed.

His eyes were full of admiration.

Such a promising talent, and he even attended National Martial Arts University. If he joined the army in the future, he would definitely be a fierce general!

“This time, the defense zone was saved thanks to you, young man. If that Fourth-rank Vicious Beast had broken through, the casualties would have been several times higher. It’s no exaggeration to say, you are the combat hero of our Eastern Theater Command.”

Liu Sanshui wasn’t just saying this because Ning Nanguo was there.

It was a fact.

At that time, the Sixth-rank existences had already followed him to the core Beast Tide, and the remaining people simply couldn't stop the Bone-Spike Source Octopus.

Plus, that blow that knocked down the Storm Tiger Emperor.

In terms of actual contribution, Ye Liuyun had made an immense contribution in this Beast Tide.

Immediately after, he inquired about Godzilla.

“That’s how it was. I was unconscious at the time.”

Liu Sanshui nodded slightly, “I understand. Regardless, the Eastern Front thanks you for your efforts. I will report this matter to the higher-ups, and you may need to cooperate with some examinations then.”

“No problem!”

Such an incident of a human Incarnation becoming a pure Vicious Beast had never occurred since the Great Era. It was normal for official checks.

“Then you should rest well, Old Leader. I won’t disturb you anymore.”

After Liu Sanshui finished speaking, he left the ward with some high-ranking officials.

After they all left, Zhao Donglai and Xu Feng came to the bedside.

“I’m relieved to see you’re okay, kid. You don’t know how scared the regimental Commander was then!” Xu Feng looked at Ye Liuyun with a smile.

“Don’t listen to his nonsense, but Ye Liuyun, on behalf of the regiment, I thank you. If it weren’t for you, the casualties in the regiment this time would probably have increased exponentially!” Zhao Donglai looked at Ye Liuyun solemnly.

“Regimental Commander, this is what I should do, it’s just…”

Ye Liuyun thought of the soldiers of the 95th Company, and his heart still felt a little sore.

Many of them were only three to five years older than Ye Liuyun.

Their prime years ended at this moment.

Zhao Donglai and Xu Feng’s expressions also gradually darkened.

“Their sacrifices will be remembered!”

Ning Nanguo listened to their words, his expression full of sadness.

He had experienced such scenes many times… Two days later.

Ning Nanguo left after confirming that Ye Liuyun’s body had no hidden dangers.

As a provincial governor, staying here for two days was already his limit.

After seeing Ning Nanguo off, Ye Liuyun returned to his barracks.

Perhaps due to the effect of Godzilla, the injuries he sustained in that battle recovered extremely quickly.

Now he was lively and completely fine.

Although only Xiao Chen and Ye Liuyun were left in the company, its designation was not canceled.

New personnel had already been added.

When these people saw Ye Liuyun, without exception, all of them showed reverence in their eyes.

Ye Liuyun’s deeds had spread throughout the entire Eastern Theater Command.

As the top scholar of a province, he personally came to the front line to experience life. Not only that, but he also single-handedly blocked a Fourth-rank Vicious Beast.

He resisted not just one Vicious Beast, but many families.

This favor, the entire regiment had to acknowledge.

Ye Liuyun’s treatment also rose sharply.

The entrance of the barracks was piled with many things: food, drinks, and even several Elementary Martial Skills manuals.

These things might not be much when placed outside, but for these ordinary soldiers, they were their most precious possessions.

Silent gratitude… Eastern Theater Command General Operations Room.

“Reporting to the Commander, instructions from the Great Xia Supreme Headquarters.”

Liu Sanshui and the others present immediately stood up and saluted.

“The Eastern Front made a timely response to the Beast Tide despite a lack of intelligence, and for this, it is highly commended.

This Beast Tide is designated as the 1020th S-rank Beast Tide of Great Xia.

All casualties will receive S-rank treatment and subsidies.

Ye Liuyun, Deputy Company Commander of the 95th Company, 98th Regiment, demonstrated outstanding performance, bravery, and brilliant combat achievements. He is specially promoted to the rank of Major. Remaining rewards will be given separately when he returns to school for registration.

Rewards for all other personnel will be decided by the Eastern Front General Command Office.”

“That’s it?” Ning Nanguo asked the reporter.

“That’s it, Commander.”

Liu Sanshui took the information and examined it carefully.

After pondering for a moment, he seemed to understand. The matter of Ye Liuyun turning into a Vicious Beast would likely be investigated by specialized personnel when he arrived in the Imperial Capital.

“Issue this order. Designate Ye Liuyun as the combat hero of this Beast Tide and announce it throughout the entire front line. The Staff Department will determine a reward to be given to Ye Liuyun.

Don’t let this kid come for nothing!” Liu Sanshui said with a smile.

A Major at this age was rare, and they all had standard benefits.

But then again, Ye Liuyun was so excellent that Liu Sanshui even wanted to keep him on the Eastern Front and cultivate him well.

A Dragon and Phoenix among men!

The Old Leader adopted a good son.