20demayo Chapter 25 is even more sought after.
Chapter 25 is even more sought after.
Upon hearing him say this, both Zhou Hongling and Zhou Ming were taken aback.
Entering the battle formation is no joke. You should know that many famous generals mastered the "Arrowhead Formation" when they were still in the lower ranks.
Those who can achieve this level truly possess the potential to become great generals.
They are definitely worth investing heavily in developing.
Don't be fooled by the fact that the Zhou family now governs a region and is a family of generals, seemingly very powerful.
However, compared to those famous generals still in existence, they are far inferior.
Every famous general held a noble title.
He would not be granted titles or ranks.
Zhou Ming couldn't help but step forward and grab Lu Yuan's hand: "Are you telling the truth?"
"Of course I wouldn't dare to hide it from you, General." Lu Yuan responded, and a faint black light emanated from his body, forming a sharp arrow-like aura, which was none other than his weapon markings.
This scene thrilled Zhou Ming.
Zhou Hongling regretted not asking about the military formation earlier; she was too young and careless.
If they knew, they would have kept it a secret.
This is great! Now that Uncle San has seen this, he's even less likely to give up.
Sure enough, Zhou Ming immediately said, "Okay, okay."
Then, looking at Lu Yuan, he continued, "Would you like to become my disciple? If you are willing, although I cannot give you the position of centurion right now, I can take you to Yanzhou City for training."
Within two years, I will definitely help you reach the Tendon Refining stage of cultivation. An eighteen-year-old centurion is considered an outstanding figure in the army.
Before the age of twenty-five, it is not impossible to reach the rank of colonel.
As he finished speaking, his eyes were filled with fervor.
"Third Uncle, what do you mean by this? Lu Yuan is my subordinate. You're robbing him outright!" Zhou Hongling said, dissatisfied.
Her tall, voluptuous figure, standing still, exuded a sense of oppression.
Zhou Ming didn't even look at her, he just stared at Lu Yuan.
"Your choice is yours. As long as you become my disciple, I can take you away immediately."
"Thank you for your kindness, General. However, I am new to the Northern Frontier and have only been able to get to where I am today thanks to the protection of the Captain. I dare not forget your kindness, so I still hope to stay in Icefield City."
Just kidding. He already has a basic foundation here, and the equipment Zhou Hongling provided is enough for him to move freely outside the city and continuously accumulate strength. His strength wouldn't improve so quickly if he went to Yanzhou City.
Moreover, Zhou Hongling is the daughter of the Zhou family patriarch, and she is already a captain at a young age.
If you cling tightly to this powerful figure, what benefits could possibly come of it?
While defecting to another military unit isn't a major taboo in the military, it doesn't sound very good either.
As expected, Zhou Hongling smiled and looked gratified as soon as Lu Yuan finished speaking.
Although Zhou Ming grimaced, the admiration in his eyes deepened when he looked at Lu Yuan.
"Alright, Lu Yuan, you can go back now," Zhou Hongling said immediately.
"Yes, sir," Lu Yuan replied and withdrew.
Until he disappeared.
Zhou Hongling turned around and looked at Zhou Ming, saying, "Third Uncle, you've gone too far."
The latter wasn't embarrassed at all, but said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Third Uncle was just testing him for you. But after this test, he likes this kid even more. He doesn't bow down to the powerful and wealthy, nor does he leave you because of wealth and glory. The Zhou family has really struck gold this time."
"You'd better watch out. If he decides to leave Icefield City later, don't blame me for taking him away."
After Zhou Ming finished speaking, he turned and left.
His words were half true and half false, but they made Zhou Hongling so angry she wanted to grind her teeth.
What test? If Lu Yuan had agreed just now, she believed that her third uncle would have left with his men without hesitation.
However, this has now truly made her determined to properly nurture Lu Yuan.
To be honest, the additional offer Zhou Ming made was quite substantial.
If it were anyone else, they might have been tempted, but Lu Yuan firmly rejected them.
It can withstand the test.
Meanwhile, the other side had already arrived at the armory.
He had already received the token from Zhou Hongling, which allowed him to collect a set of centurion's standard armor and weapons.
Of course, we should take advantage of this benefit.
After the token was handed over, the people inside dared not be negligent.
He immediately took out a set of fish-scale iron armor and a matching Vajra Hundred-Refined Blade.
Then, he said politely to Lu Yuan, "Sir, we don't know what kind of long weapon you like. We'll look for one for you; perhaps we can find one that suits you."
The military strength of the Dayong Dynasty was formidable, and once a centurion was appointed, he was entitled to choose a long weapon that suited his needs.
Now that Lu Yuan is famous, and today the Captain personally sought him out, his subordinates will naturally go out of their way to make things easier for him.
"I still prefer using a knife. Do you have any suitable ones? I don't mind if they're a bit heavy."
"Hey, there really is one. We confiscated a Tiger Head Sky-Swallowing Blade a while ago, and it's been sitting in the armory. It was originally only for officers of the centurion rank, but it hasn't been officially put into storage yet. If you need it, we'll give it to you first," the official in charge of the armory at the Captain's Office said hurriedly.
The city defense command and the military command each have an armory. The former stores equipment for ordinary soldiers, while the latter stores equipment for officers of the rank of centurion and above.
A moment later, several people were seen carrying in a long sword.
The handle is two meters long, entirely black, and engraved with intricate animal patterns. It has a swallowing hilt made of a howling tiger head. The blade is one meter long, with a straight back and a slightly upward-facing front, resulting in a larger cutting edge.
The entire piece is a bluish-gold color, with exquisite engravings and designs.
The blade was gleaming, flashing with a cold light. Although it wasn't some divine weapon, it was far superior to his previous weapons. At least the blade wouldn't chip.
After holding it in his hand, Lu Yuan weighed it; it probably weighed several hundred pounds.
However, for him now, holding it in his hand doesn't mean much.
After donning his armor and taking his weapon, he spent another thousand taels of silver to buy a powerful bow before leaving the military headquarters.
However, as soon as he stepped out, he bumped into Zhou He.
Upon seeing him, the other person couldn't help but sizing up Lu Yuan: "Tsk tsk tsk, it's only been a few days, and your equipment is already this good. You're treating today."
"No problem, I'll leave after I put my things down," Lu Yuan said with a smile.
Zhou He is a good person. Without him, it would probably take me a while to make a name for myself.
"Hey, take it if you want. This is a border city, and everyone on the street is full of people in full armor. People are used to it. Let's go now." After saying that, she pulled Lu Yuan toward the beef offal restaurant.
They're at a certain level now. Although they can afford to go to nice places if they grit their teeth, a beef offal restaurant is more cost-effective. It's just the brothers drinking together, so there's no need to make a big fuss.
Lu Yuan had no choice but to follow.
However, his full suit of armor attracted a lot of attention on the road.
After all, everyone knows that someone who can wear iron armor is at the centurion level.
Besides, Lu Yuan is so young.
The surrounding gazes were intense, filled with envy, and some women couldn't help but turn around.
The people of Dayong were known for their fierce and unruly nature, and women were not confined to their homes; they were free to appear anywhere.
Moreover, they express their emotions more passionately.
This scene made Zhou He, who was standing to the side, extremely envious.
Just as they were passing by a shop, they saw Wu Han coming out to buy rice.
Without hesitation, Zhou He grabbed the other person and said, "Come on, let's go for a drink. Someone's treating us today."
"I... I haven't put this back yet," Wu Han said, not annoyed after being pulled and staggering, simply carrying the things.
"It's the same if we go back after drinking. Didn't you see that Lu Yuan came out carrying a weapon? It's alright, it's alright." Zhou He was obviously impatient and ignored Wu Han's explanation, just pulling him forward.
A moment later, we arrived at the beef offal shop.