107: Chapter 107 Incorporation

The men looked at each other, their faces filled with struggle.

Go to the battlefield?

They were mere farmers who had barely touched a hoe for a few days; what could they use to fight against those man-eating Yao Race?

But not go... were they really going to wait here for death?

Just as everyone was hesitant, a sturdy man suddenly stepped out from the crowd.

"I'll do it with you!"

The man slammed a fist against his chest, roaring with bloodshot eyes: "Those sons of bitches, the Bandits, killed my father and my wife! I will settle this debt sooner or later! If it means becoming a soldier, so be it! It's better than dying of hunger like a coward!"

He strode over to Su Bai's left side.

With someone taking the lead, the atmosphere in the crowd was instantly ignited.

"Count me in! My two sons both died under the blades of the Bandits. I have a worthless life, what is there to be afraid of!"

"Brother Su Bai! You have great abilities, we all saw it! We will follow you!"

"That's right! Follow Brother Su Bai, and we'll have meat to eat!"

For a moment, the crowd was filled with excitement.

The men's bloodlust seemed to have been ignited by Su Bai's few simple, rough words.

They remembered their slaughtered relatives, their burned-down homes, and Su Bai's figure in front of the ancestral hall, which was like a Heavenly God descending to earth.

Fear was replaced by anger.

One by one, the men walked out of the crowd and stood firmly behind Su Bai.

The group grew rapidly, and soon, only a few old, weak, sick, and disabled people remained standing where they were.

Su Zhennan looked at this scene, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He hadn't expected Su Bai to have such powerful charisma.

No, this was no longer just charisma.

This was a near-instinctual following.

In desperate situations, people will subconsciously follow the one who is the strongest and can bring them the most hope.

And at this moment, Su Bai was that light.

Su Bai looked at the clansmen before him, whose eyes were once again burning with fire, and a satisfied expression appeared on his face.

What he wanted was this fearless Aura.

A flock of sheep can never become wolves.

But a pack of starving wolves pushed to the edge is enough to tear apart any enemy.

"Very good."

Su Bai's voice drowned out all the noise.

He nodded at Ma Lie behind him, then said seriously: "Ma Lie, write down everyone's names. From today on, they are soldiers of my Demon-Suppressing Army reserve battalion!"

"Yes! Sir!"

Ma Lie responded loudly, took out the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone that had been prepared, and began to register them.

Watching the clansmen scrambling to report their names, Su Bai felt calm.

Everything was going according to his plan.

His gaze inadvertently swept over a corner not far away.

Su Tao was supporting Su Yun, standing there blankly.

Su Yun was still in that dejected state, completely unaware of everything around her.

Su Bai looked at her, his eyes flickering slightly.

The registration line formed a long dragon.

Ma Lie wrote furiously, splattering a few drops of ink.

Su Bai looked toward the corner of the barracks.

Su Tao used all his strength to support his sister, Su Yun, who was more like an empty shell in his arms.

Su Yun's eyes were empty, reflecting no light, just staring blankly at the ground.

Su Bai walked over.

He walked slowly, but wherever he passed, the noise automatically subsided, and people respectfully made way.

"Brother Su Bai..."

Seeing Su Bai come over, Su Tao's lips trembled, he looked at Su Bai with red-rimmed eyes, and said in a trembling voice.

"She... she has been like this since yesterday, not eating, not drinking, not talking..."

Su Bai didn't speak, but reached out and patted Su Tao's shoulder gently.

This made Su Tao's heart settle a little.

Su Bai's gaze fell on Su Yun's paper-white face.

He silently recited in his heart.

"System, investigate."

【Instruction confirmed.】

【Investigation target: Su Yun.】

【Status: Divine Soul damaged (severe). Reason: Witnessed the tragic death of relatives, excessive mental shock, one Ethereal Soul and two Corporeal Spirits from the Three Ethereal Souls and Seven Corporeal Spirits have left the body and dissipated.】

【Repair suggestion: Need to find Soul-Condensing Grass, Soul-Calming Wood, and other medicinal herbs with the effect of nourishing the Divine Soul, supplemented by refining with spiritual power, only then can the soul be reunited.】

Just as expected.

Su Bai understood in his heart.

For this kind of injury, mortal medical arts are useless; only cultivators and those Heaven And Earth Treasure have a way.

Su Bai withdrew his gaze, looked at Su Tao's bloodshot eyes, and said seriously: "Su Tao, do you trust me?"

Su Tao was stunned for a moment, then nodded without hesitation and said forcefully: "Trust! I trust you! Brother Su Bai, my life was given by you! I will believe whatever you say!"

"Good."

Su Bai nodded and said in a calm tone: "Su Yun has been frightened, but it's fine, I have a way."

"What?"

Su Tao was struck by lightning, looking at Su Bai.

"I said, I can cure her."

Su Bai repeated it again. This time, his gaze met Su Tao's, and he said with a serious expression: "Give me some time, and I will make her speak again and recognize you as her brother again."

"Really... really?"

Su Tao's voice was trembling uncontrollably. This man who would bleed but not cry, tears gushed out without warning, hitting the ground in large drops.

He knelt down with a thud and said to Su Bai with utmost respect: "Brother Su Bai! You are the rebirth parents of us siblings! From now on, my life, Su Tao's, is yours! Go up a mountain of blades! Go down a sea of fire! If I, Su Tao, frown even a little, I am not a man!"

This kneeling was submission.

It was handing over his body, mind, and life, along with his sister's hope, entirely into Su Bai's hands.

Su Bai did not go to help him up.

He deserved this bow.

Besides, these people would be his soldiers later, and it was necessary to establish his prestige in their hearts.

"Get up. You are my soldier, don't kneel at every turn."

"Go get some dry rations, find a place for your sister to lie down and rest, and don't let her catch a cold."

"Yes! Yes! Thank you, Brother Su Bai! Thank you, Brother Su Bai!"

Su Tao wiped his face messily and carefully picked up Su Yun horizontally. Su Yun did not resist, just letting Su Tao hold her like that.

Watching his back, Su Bai felt no ripples in his heart.

Curing Su Yun was not very difficult for him, it just required a little effort to use his Five Metal Treasure Hunting Technique to find some Heaven And Earth Treasure.

After handling his private affairs, Su Bai turned around and looked at the people of Su Family Village who had just finished registering.

The gentleness on his face instantly faded, and he said to these people in a serious tone: "From the moment you reported your names, you are no longer refugees, no longer farmers!"

"You are soldiers! You are soldiers of my Demon-Suppressing Army reserve battalion!"

"To be a soldier, you must have rules!"

His gaze swept across the entire scene, and everyone who met his eyes subconsciously straightened their backs.

Su Bai said resoundingly: "I only announce three iron rules!"

"First! Obey orders! You must unconditionally execute any of my orders! Those who question, those who are negligent, be executed!"

"Second! Private fighting is prohibited! If there is a conflict, find your captain to solve it! If it can't be solved, I will solve it! Those who dare to draw knives in the camp, be executed!"

"Third! All supplies are to be distributed uniformly! No one is allowed to hoard food, weapons, or medicinal herbs! Those who violate this, be executed!"