Ma Xingyu and Wei Jing fell into deep thought as they began to reassess the strength and potential of the Captain. They realized that if they wanted to maintain their positions in this army, they needed to change their previous strategy and collaborate with Chen Feng rather than oppose him.
Meanwhile, Wu Chendan, Qu Ke Yi, and Zuo Qiu Tian Yong, who had been silently observing, also came to understand Chen Feng. They recognized that Chen Feng was not the fool they had imagined but a truly formidable individual. They began to reconsider their own positions and choices; perhaps cooperating with Chen Feng was their best path forward.
At the same time, Chen Moxuan watched the entire situation unfold. He was acutely aware that the issue of unity within the team had not been fundamentally resolved. Although Qian Ren Jiang outwardly showed respect for Chen Feng, their true thoughts remained elusive. If they could not genuinely win their hearts, the cohesion and combat effectiveness of the entire team would be affected.
As the farce concluded, Chen Feng instructed all soldiers to take a rest. Chen Moxuan stood beside him and said that if it came down to it, they could find a way to replace all of Qian Ren Jiang. Chen Feng was taken aback by this suggestion: "Ancestor, if Di Sha Jiang Jun doesn’t speak up, how can we make such changes?"
Chen Moxuan, however, was unconcerned with mortal conventions. If necessary, during the next battle, they could seize the opportunity to deal with them all at once. As long as the morale of the army was on their side, other issues would be easier to resolve.
Chen Feng was surprised by Ancestor's ruthlessness and felt a hint of hesitation in his heart. Sometimes extreme measures must be taken, Chen Moxuan said lightly. With my help, your subordinates' strength will only soar; I won’t assist those who lack both appearance and spirit.
After hearing this, Chen Feng's expression gradually turned cold, and he eventually nodded in agreement.
After resting for a night and gaining more insight into the camp's dynamics, Chen Feng discovered that while he had resolved the first dilemma, a second challenge soon followed. Among Qian Ren Jiang, the first to seek him out was Zuo Qiu Tian Yong.
Upon meeting, Zuo Qiu Tian Yong immediately informed Chen Feng that the Azure Wolf Kingdom’s Vanguard Army was stirring restlessly and was likely to launch an attack in the near future.
Yet they were overwhelmed with injured soldiers. Just when Chen Feng found himself at a loss, Chen Moxuan stepped forward once more. He pulled out a small jade bottle from his robe and handed it to Chen Feng, saying, "Take this. Given the urgency of the situation, this item is perfect for you. It possesses miraculous healing properties that can swiftly mend severe injuries and even enhance your cultivation."
Chen Feng accepted the jade bottle, noticing its smooth and delicate surface, which emitted a faint glow as if it contained boundless power. He opened the cap, and a subtle fragrance wafted into the air, invigorating his spirit.
Curiously, he asked, "Ancestor, what is the origin of this elixir? How can it have such extraordinary effects?"
Chen Moxuan smiled slightly and explained. "This elixir is called the Nine Revolutions Soul Returning Pill. It is said to have been crafted by a reclusive master living deep in the mountains. He gathered rare spiritual herbs and combined them with the essence of heaven and earth's Ling Qi. After refining it for eighty-one days, he finally succeeded. This pill not only heals severe injuries but also purifies internal impurities and enhances cultivation—it's an extremely precious treasure."
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng was greatly astonished. He realized that if this elixir were used on the injured soldiers, it would not only restore their combat effectiveness quickly but also strengthen their physical constitution. This would undoubtedly provide a significant boost to the entire army.
He immediately ordered the soldiers to distribute the elixirs to the wounded. Miraculously, after taking the elixirs, the soldiers began to recover remarkably well. Injuries that would typically require long periods of rest healed rapidly, and even some long-standing hidden injuries showed signs of alleviation.
The soldiers expressed their gratitude towards Chen Feng with heartfelt emotions; their eyes brimmed with respect and trust. News of Chen Feng's reputation spread swiftly among the troops, transforming his image from a cold warrior to a benevolent and wise leader.
At the same time, Qian Ren Jiang also took notice of Chen Feng's actions. Zuo Qiu Tian Yong felt somewhat moved. Others were astonished; they had not expected Chen Feng to possess such a high-level treasure.
Ma Xingyu, Wei Jing, Wu Chendan, and Qu Ke Yi gathered together to discuss Chen Feng. Wu Chendan said solemnly, "This Chen Feng cannot be underestimated in terms of strength and wisdom; we can no longer treat him as we did before. Otherwise, our positions may be threatened."
Qu Ke Yi nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, we must reassess him. Not only does he surpass us in martial prowess, but he also holds an advantage in wisdom and winning hearts. We should consider how to cooperate with him rather than continue opposing him."
Though these two from humble backgrounds in Qian Ren Jiang had impure intentions, they were not foolish; they understood that direct confrontation was unwise.
Ma Xingyu and Wei Jing appeared somewhat displeased.
On the other side, after resolving the issue with the injured soldiers, Chen Feng understood that to make the team stronger, he needed to replenish their ranks with fresh blood. Therefore, he decided to seek out Dian Jun Xiao Wei, hoping to select some potential warriors from among the soldiers.
However, Dian Jun Xiao Wei held a bias against Chen Feng due to some previous rumors. He received Chen Feng with a disdainful attitude, his words dripping with sarcasm. "Oh, isn't this Wu Zhuang? If you want to pick someone, go ahead and do it yourself; we just happen to have a batch of new recruits."
He held a list of formidable soldiers but deliberately withheld it from Chen Feng, insisting that they find their own candidates among the troops. Faced with this predicament, Chen Feng felt somewhat helpless. With so many soldiers, he couldn't possibly evaluate them all individually.
Suddenly, Chen Moxuan's eyes sparkled as he smiled. Having reached the Embryonic Realm in strength, he could easily identify those with potential among the soldiers. With Chen Moxuan's help, they quickly selected a group of capable warriors.
This left Dian Jun Xiao Wei in shock; he hadn't intended to hand over these soldiers to Chen Feng since some of them had already been promised to other captains. "No! These names can't be taken away!" Dian Jun Xiao Wei exclaimed as he watched more and more soldiers being chosen.
However, Chen Feng merely smiled and replied, "But just now, the captain didn't present this list either. Since you let us pick freely, we will certainly take whoever we want."
Dian Jun Xiao Wei was instantly at a loss for words. He gritted his teeth, contemplating whether to play dirty, but realizing that if things escalated, it would be detrimental for him as well. Reluctantly, he had no choice but to compromise. "Fine, fine. You can take them," he said through clenched teeth, helplessly allowing Chen Feng and his team to take the soldiers away.
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