Marshal's tent.
Fen Tianxiong, Xu Tinghong, Cao Jianda, Nan Qiqin, Feng Tisen, Tai Rui, and the Rose of Death were all gathered together. Yan Wenan and Fu Rong, the two lieutenant generals, had fallen in the battle.
After Yang Wu heard the summons, he came as promised.
After these generals saw Yang Wu, their expressions became a bit more cheerful. Only Feng Tisen acted as if he had eaten a dead fly and turned his head away, ignoring Yang Wu.
"Greetings, generals." Yang Wu politely greeted.
"Our great hero has come, there is no need to be so polite." Fen Tianxiong said enthusiastically, then he went straight to the point: "Yang Wu, you have achieved great merit in this battle. I am prepared to report to the imperial court and promote you to the position of General of the Army Protector. What do you think?"
General of the Army Protector was a lower third rank military officer. It was half a rank higher than a deputy general and one rank lower than a lieutenant general. This kind of promotion speed could be said to be terrifying.
Such a young General of the Army Protector was definitely the youngest person since the founding of the Great Xia Empire.
"It is all up to the marshal." Yang Wu did not have much objection, but he still went on to clarify the topic: "Yang Wu was once a criminal. Now that he has achieved great merit, I am afraid that the imperial court is not willing to let Yang Wu be promoted."
After Yang Wu said this, Feng Tisen jumped out and said: "That's right, Yang Wu is a criminal. Even if he has achieved great merit, he cannot be promoted like this. I think it is better to promote him to General of the Right."
Yang Wu glanced at Feng Tisen, causing Feng Tisen's eyebrows to jump. He did not know why, but the invisible pressure that Yang Wu gave him made him feel flustered. Even when facing Fen Tianxiong, he did not feel this way.
The other generals were also deep in thought. Yang Wu's problem was indeed somewhat complicated. This was also the reason why they had called Yang Wu over for a discussion.
"In the military, merits are rewarded and mistakes are punished. The imperial court is the same. I don't think Yang Wu's problem is a big deal. It was the same for the King of Death back then. Today, the imperial court still conferred him the title of Protector of the Nation, a rank one official," Xu Tinghong said.
"General Xu is right. I agree." Cao Jianda echoed.
"That's right. If Yang Wu doesn't become the general of the Protectorate Army, is there still justice in this world?" Nan Qi Qin said.
Tai Rui didn't express his opinion and neither did the Rose of Death. However, their expressions seemed to agree with the previous generals' words and isolated Feng Tisen.
Feng Tisen's face was extremely ugly, but he didn't say anything more.
"Good. Since no one has any problems, then I will report it. I believe that before long, Yang Wu will become a true general. His future is limitless!" Fen Tianxiong slapped the table and then asked Yang Wu, "Yang Wu, the rules of the army are still the same. You can receive a Royal Weapon, a Royal Skill, and an unlimited amount of merit points. In the future, if you need anything, as long as it is within a reasonable range, you can take it. This is the privilege of giving you the first merit. Do you have any other requests?"
Fen Tianxiong could be considered to have given Yang Wu enough face. This kind of preferential treatment could only be enjoyed by Lieutenant Generals. The other generals didn't have this kind of privilege.
Yang Wu smiled and said, "I don't have any requests. However, I do have something to discuss with the generals. Recently, I have been cultivating with Master and gained some insight into the art of alchemy. Thus, I refined a batch of Healing Pills. I believe that the army is lacking them. I wonder what the army can take out to trade with me?"
"How many Healing Pills do you have?" Fen Tianxiong asked.
"Not a lot, at least one or two thousand. If there are enough medicinal ingredients, it shouldn't be difficult to make ten thousand pills." Yang Wu replied.
"Marshal, we must have it. It can solve our urgent situation." Cao Jianda immediately said.
"That's right. Right now, there are many seriously injured soldiers in the army. If we don't save them in time, many people will die. It might even cause a plague, and the impact will be even greater." Nan Qiqin nodded and said.
"Good, we'll take it. We'll use Xuan Spirit Stones to buy these Healing Pills." Fen Tianxiong said. Then, he said, "If our army wants ten thousand Healing Pills, how do you plan to trade?"
Yang Wu thought for a moment and said, "The army will provide all the medicinal ingredients. Give me some extra Xuan Spirit Stones. I can refine them in seven days."
"So fast!" The generals all exclaimed.
Ten thousand healing pills, this was a huge business. Even the alchemists in the Royal City would need at least two to three months to complete the payment. Moreover, it would only be possible if several alchemists accepted the order together. One alchemist would probably need half a year to refine it day and night to complete it.
"Of course, I will also concoct some medicinal liquid for healing. This is an extra gift. It has special effects on soldiers with light injuries. However, they will need to come to our Death Legion to receive it." Yang Wu said again.
It was impossible for him to give the pills he refined to the army for free. There was no free lunch in this world. He did not want to be a good person. Being able to concoct additional medicinal liquid was already his bottom line. After all, this was not his army.
"Okay, deal. I'll get people to send the medicinal ingredients to you. Also, I'll get people to collect them. The medicinal ingredients for the Healing Pills are very easy to find." Fen Tianxiong said excitedly.
With this batch of Healing Pills, it didn't matter how much he had to pay. As long as he could save those soldiers, his prestige in the army would not be shaken. This was what he should do as the commander in chief.
At this time, the Rose of Death said, "Marshal, please give the position of commander of the Death Legion to Yang Wu. He is the most suitable commander."
As soon as she said this, all the generals were dumbfounded.
Even though the Death Legion was just an army that was sent to their deaths, the commander was still a general. He had absolute authority and would not give it up easily. This was the charm of power.
However, the Rose of Death actually gave it up in front of everyone. It was really hard to understand.
Yang Wu was also stunned. He did not know what the Rose of Death was up to.
"Rose, you really want to do this?" Fen Tianxiong asked.
"That's right. I can be his assistant!" The Rose of Death said with certainty.
Giving up her authority did not mean that she could leave the Death Legion. She had restrictions on her that made her unable to do as she wished.
"Okay, I'll take over!" Yang Wu did not wait for Fen Tianxiong to say anything else and simply replied.
He originally had the intention to take over the Death Legion. Since the Rose of Death took the initiative to give it up, of course he would be disrespectful. This way, he could openly train the Death Legion.
However, Yang Wu would not take this position for no reason. He said to the Rose of Death, "Commander, have you gathered the King Medicine I asked you to prepare?"
The Rose of Death hesitated for a moment before nodding, "I've already prepared it."
"That's good. In half a month, I will publicly refine a King Pill. I hope I can refine a pill that can help the commander increase his realm. At that time, I invite all the generals to attend the ceremony." Yang Wu said seriously.
At this time, all the generals' breathing became incomparably hurried. A King Pill that could increase one's realm, wouldn't that be the "Earth King Pill!"
The Earth King Pill was a pill that could help a King of the Earth Sea Realm increase his realm. It was difficult to find even in the Empire with tens of millions of gold. Every time one appeared, it would inevitably cause a reign of terror. Yet, Yang Wu actually wanted to publicly refine such a pill. This made their eyes red with envy.
Feng Tisen, who was hostile towards Yang Wu, was no exception. He was incomparably conflicted as he thought, "This brat must be bluffing. Even a King Medicine might not be able to refine that kind of pill. What ability does he have to do it!"
That was what he thought, but he also thought, what if Yang Wu succeeded?
Then wouldn't he have brushed shoulders with this kind of King Pill?
He did not dare to continue thinking about it.
Yang Wu did not wait for these people to say anything. After bidding farewell to Fen Tianxiong, he turned around and left the tent.
Fen Tianxiong opened his mouth, but he did not urge Yang Wu to stay. Everything would be clear in half a month.
The Rose of Death followed closely behind Yang Wu. This was a matter of great personal importance, so how could she not be moved?
Previously, Yang Wu had told her that if there was a chance, he would make a King Pill for her. At that time, she did not think much of it. Even if Yang Wu continuously took out a few pills, she did not think that Yang Wu could refine a King Pill. However, it was different now. He said it in front of everyone, so he had his confidence. She could not ignore it.
"You're not joking?" The Rose of Death caught up to Yang Wu and asked shoulder to shoulder.
"Can this matter be joked about?" Yang Wu asked back. He then continued, "Remember the medicinal ingredients I mentioned. If you haven't gathered them yet, quickly gather them. Prepare at least three portions."
Yang Wu told the Rose of Death about the medicinal ingredients needed for the Earth King Pill.
Previously, he only asked her to prepare the necessary King Medicine. Now, he asked her to prepare the other spirit medicines. This was not too hard to find.
"Okay!" After the Rose of Death memorized it, she straightforwardly responded and quickly left.
"This woman!" Yang Wu shook his head with a wry smile.
Yang Wu suddenly did this because he wanted to announce his identity as an alchemist. This was the only way to attract the attention of the imperial court. If the other party was still not tactful, then don't blame him for not giving them face.
… …
In fact, after the battle between the Barbarian Suppression Army and the Barbarian Army ended, there were reports that were sent back to the dynasty one after another. Naturally, this news was quickly spread to all the major manors.
On the outskirts of the Royal City, there was a luxurious ship anchored on a lake with pleasant scenery.
A pair of young people stood on the deck with another person kneeling in front of them to report the matter.
"Your information is correct? Yang Wu, that lowly bastard, has really become so powerful? "The beautiful and gorgeously dressed young girl shrieked.
"Yes, Princess. This is the news sent by General Feng. It can't be wrong." The kneeling person seriously replied.
"Brother Song, what do you think we should do? Yang Wu will definitely come back for revenge." The young girl panicked and said to the elegant noble young master beside her.
"Princess, don't be anxious. This news should be correct, but it won't be so easy for Yang Wu to return to the Royal City. We should think of a way from this aspect and stop him first. Don't let him return to the Royal City!" The noble young master said.
"Yes, yes. I will go back and tell father. He will definitely have a way." The young girl hastily replied.
"Yes, I will also think of a way. No matter how difficult it is for that lowly bastard, Yang Wu, to die at the border. We definitely can't let him return to the Royal City!" The noble young master gnashed his teeth and said.
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