4: Advanced Squadron Leader

Just then, Shen Tao, who was resting on the side, suddenly pounced on the Martial Master.

The Martial Master frowned and slashed at Shen Tao with his blade.

Blood flowed freely.

“There really are people who aren’t afraid of death?”

Kicking Shen Tao away, he continued to walk towards Lu Xingchen with his blade raised, a sinister smile on his face.

Just then, Lin Wanqing, holding a longsword, blocked his path in front of Lu Xingchen.

“Killing my soldiers in my army, Wu Gang, aren’t you thinking too highly of yourself?”

Wu Gang was slightly stunned, then a look of wild joy appeared on his face.

“Lin Wanqing? You are the Martial Dao Genius of Dayan Kingdom? You reached the Martial Master Realm at only 18 years old. Killing you is much more meaningful than killing an Archer with slightly better aim!”

“That depends on whether you have the ability!”

Lin Wanqing wielded her frost-like longsword and thrust it at Wu Gang.

Lu Xingchen was a little worried. Lin Wanqing was not only young and lacked combat experience, but her Realm was also slightly lower than Wu Gang’s. Did she have a chance to win?

Then, he immediately understood the value of a “Martial Dao Genius.”

Lin Wanqing’s sword was sharp and swift, completely inconsistent with her gentle temperament.

After only a dozen exchanges, she had already left three Sword Qi marks on Wu Gang’s body.

The frost-like longsword was stained with a touch of fresh red, looking strangely beautiful.

Wu Gang’s face turned very ugly.

To be beaten to this state by a young girl was truly a bit embarrassing.

But embarrassment was better than losing his life.

If the soldiers of Dayan Kingdom surrounded him, he might really be trapped here.

It’s better to retreat first!

“Gale Slash!”

Wu Gang roared, using his most proficient Martial Skill.

His long blade turned azure, with Qi flowing on it, then he fiercely slashed down at Lin Wanqing.

Lin Wanqing frowned, twirled her sword, and white Qi surged into her longsword, then she thrust it out, clashing with Wu Gang.

A clang of metal echoed, and both of them simultaneously retreated several steps.

Wu Gang used the momentum to turn around and run out of the army formation.

Lin Wanqing pointed her longsword, and a snow-white Sword Qi pierced towards Wu Gang.

Blood splattered from his back, his body paused slightly, then he ran out at an even faster speed.

Lin Wanqing sighed softly, sheathed her blade, and came before Lu Xingchen.

“Brother, are you alright?”

Lu Xingchen had already stood up, cupped his hands to Lin Wanqing, and said in a deep voice, “Many thanks to Battalion Commander for saving my life!”

Lin Wanqing waved her hand.

“I will get back the lives Wu Gang owes, one day!”

“No need to trouble Battalion Commander, I’ll take care of it,” Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice.

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing’s eyebrows slightly raised.

You were just being chased and beaten by the opponent, and now your tone is so arrogant?

Under Lin Wanqing’s command and Lu Xingchen’s long-range deterrence, the Fengming Kingdom’s troops were unable to break through and eventually chose to retreat.

Lu Xingchen buried his comrades.

This squadron, including Shen Tao, had 107 people, but now only he remained alive.

Lu Xingchen felt the cruelty of war and, at the same time, admired his father even more.

Guarding the Dayan Kingdom’s gate alone, it must have been very difficult for his father, right?

In the tent, Lu Xingchen checked the System panel.

【Host: Lu Xingchen】

【Realm: Five-Star Martial Artist】

【Experience Points: 30 / 60】

【exchange points: 30】

【Talents: Eagle Eye (7), Strong Strike (1)】

【Profession: None】

Although he was much stronger than a month ago, it was far from enough to decide the outcome of a war.

Just then, a soft voice suddenly sounded outside the tent: “Da Zhuang, may I come in?”

Lu Xingchen was slightly stunned. This voice, wasn’t it that beautiful Battalion Commander?

Why was she looking for him?

“Please come in,” Lu Xingchen said indifferently.

Lin Wanqing walked into the tent. She had already taken off her armor and was wearing a leather outfit, her genuine figure making Lu Xingchen’s heart stir.

“Battalion Commander, is there something you need me for?”

Lin Wanqing said solemnly, “Da Zhuang, your Archery Skill is excellent. You suppressed an enemy squadron alone. I want to invite you to be my personal guard and train you intensively. Are you willing?”

Lu Xingchen shook his head slightly.

“I am not willing.”

An ordinary soldier would be grateful if he could become the Battalion Commander’s personal guard.

But Lu Xingchen didn’t need that.

His father was a Great General; he didn’t need to climb up, but rather should fight on the front lines and level up.

So Lu Xingchen decisively refused.

“Why?”

Lin Wanqing was a little puzzled, and there was a hint of hurt from being rejected.

“My Archery Skill can only be maximized on the front line battlefield.”

Lin Wanqing nodded gently.

What Da Zhuang said was not without reason.

“I respect your wishes. However, your strength is too great to be just an ordinary soldier. From now on, you will be the squadron leader of my Archer squadron! Go for the handover tomorrow.”

Lu Xingchen was startled.

He had expected a promotion, but he hadn't expected it to be so fast, skipping directly past squad leader to become a squadron leader.

It seems Lin Wanqing thinks very highly of him!

Father, I hope I haven’t disappointed you like this?

Early the next morning, Lu Xingchen walked towards the shooting range.

More than a hundred Archers had already gathered and were discussing their new squadron leader.

“Damn, Battalion Commander removed Old Wang and replaced him with a newcomer!”

“A newcomer? It can’t be a new recruit, can it?”

“Old Wang has been working under the Battalion Commander for five or six years, and he was just pushed out by a new recruit like that.”

“Da Zhuang, right? What makes him qualified?”

In a corner of the shooting range, Wang Xing, known as “Old Wang,” had already begun to rub his fists together.

When that Da Zhuang arrives, he must give him a taste of his own medicine!

Lu Xingchen arrived at the shooting range, cleared his throat, and said in a deep voice, “Hello, brothers, I am…”

Before he could finish his name, Wang Xing stepped forward: “Da Zhuang, I respect the Battalion Commander’s decision, but whether you can be this squadron leader depends on your strength.”

Lu Xingchen had expected this and didn’t waste words.

“If I defeat you, will I be qualified?”

Wang Xing was slightly stunned. He hadn’t expected this guy to be so straightforward, even a bit arrogant.

Could this guy really have some strength?

But if he didn’t try, how could Wang Xing be satisfied?

“Of course!”

“What are we competing in?”

“We are Archers, so of course, we’ll compete in Archery Skill!”

“How do we compete?”

“Remove the arrowheads. Whoever gets hit first is the loser.”

“Alright!”

Lu Xingchen’s straightforwardness also earned him the goodwill of these veterans.

Of course, everyone still favored Wang Xing, cheering him on.

Lu Xingchen held a standard bow, with a quiver of arrows without arrowheads at his waist, and stood on opposite sides of the shooting range with Wang Xing.

As the veterans collectively shouted “Begin!”

Wang Xing immediately moved at high speed in a Z-pattern, continuously approaching Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen, on the other hand, stood still, drew his bow, and waited for Wang Xing to enter range.

Wang Xing was a bit annoyed.

So arrogant?

Not even moving?

When the distance is close enough, he could take him out with just one arrow!