leonardwarren Chapter 53: Rising Fame
Chapter 53: Rising Fame
It was noon when they returned to Waqiao Camp.
Wu He handed over all his work to Sun Lin, becoming a hands-off manager, and went to find military medical personnel to treat his injuries.
By chance, they ran into Wen Qiaoniang, who was washing medicine.
In a short while.
In the dormitory.
Dust and sand floated in the golden light. On the simple wooden bed, Wu He sat sideways, while Wen Qiaoniang carefully treated his injuries with antidote ointment.
Finally, after wrapping the white gauze around her neck, she said gently, "You're fine now. Just remember to avoid getting it wet until you're fully recovered."
"Okay." Wu He stood up and stretched slightly.
Just as we were chatting, a figure flashed outside.
He was a fair-skinned young man, about thirty years old, wearing a brass dragon armor. He was none other than Liu Qing, the commander of Waqiao Pass and the Cloud Banner General.
"General Liu."
"How are your injuries?"
"It's nothing serious."
"Um."
Liu Qing nodded slightly and said slowly, "You have made great contributions in this battle. General Guo said that the imperial court will reward you in a few days and will leave you a precious plant for a hundred years."
"Please convey my gratitude, General Liu!" Wu He replied with a smile.
"No problem."
Liu Qing then turned his gaze to Wen Qiaoniang: "Miss Wen, General Guo is hosting a banquet to celebrate his victory and wants you to attend as well."
"I'll go right now!"
Wen Qiaoniang quickly tidied up the medicine cabinet, leaving behind two ointments as well.
Watching her leave in a hurry, Wu He sighed softly.
When he returned to camp, he had already heard from Yu Long that Guo Guiyuan had defied all objections and adopted Wen Qiaoniang as his goddaughter, thus establishing her roots in the army.
This shows that Guo Guiyuan was quite open-minded and did not have any prejudice against her because she was the niece of a traitor.
"Chief Wu! Hahaha, come and have a drink!"
Then Liu Baoze came over carrying a wine jug and pulled him into the tent to drink.
The victory in last night's battle—the execution of the traitor Wen Xin, the annihilation of the barbarian strongholds, and the destruction of their ambitions to wreak havoc on the Central Plains—was truly remarkable.
The high-ranking generals were throwing a grand victory celebration banquet, and the mid-ranking officers couldn't be left out.
In particular, Wu He fought bravely in this battle, even killing a shaman at the Strong Bone Realm. His bravery was unparalleled in the Waqiao Camp!
In the calculation of military merits, he ranked second only to the military commander. His military merits were recorded in the selection of officers of the Imperial Guard, which gave him a huge advantage in the subsequent competition, making him the envy of others.
As expected, the first place went to Du Jianlian.
However, everyone present was a seasoned veteran, and they could all see that Du Jianlian's military achievements were largely exaggerated. In comparison, the person they admired the most was Wu He.
He came from an ordinary background and worked his way up step by step.
Even though their military achievements far surpassed theirs, they still accepted their defeat wholeheartedly.
As for Du Jianlian, they were all secretly hoping he would get out of here as soon as possible.
Wu He's reputation quickly spread, and he no longer needed Liu Baoze's support to establish some authority.
As they clinked glasses and exchanged toasts, evening had fallen.
As the sun set, Wu He used his qi and blood to dispel the smell of alcohol, then clutched the merit he had just earned and went to the armory. He exchanged it for 120 jin of black iron, which he then took to Qiao the Cripple to have a new Plum Blossom Knife custom-made.
After wandering around for so long, it was already night when they returned to the Desire Immortal Pavilion.
As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, he saw two men wearing cloaks walk out of Li Bo's room, mount their horses, and ride away.
Li Bo then limped out of the house.
"I'm back."
"Godfather, who are they?"
"From Lu Yuan Escort Agency."
Escort Agency?
Wu He was slightly surprised, but after listening to Li Bo's explanation, he understood.
Since retiring, Li Bo has regularly commissioned the Lu Yuan Escort Agency to deliver goods every three months, including gold, silver, and other valuables.
The recipients of the gifts were the families of his brothers who had died fighting alongside him.
The current situation is chaotic, with warlords ruling the Central Plains and wars raging for years. Soldiers are struggling to secure their food and pay, let alone receive compensation for those who die in battle.
Therefore, Li Bo would use his own money to subsidize whichever family he could.
After experiencing numerous life-and-death separations, people often feel extremely fortunate to have survived. Those fallen comrades cannot return home, and the living can do what they can to bring themselves peace of mind.
This explains why Li Bo stayed at the Desire Immortal Pavilion, and why he was still quite poor despite earning so much money each month.
"Godfather, I have a favor to ask." Wu He scratched his head and smiled.
"Tell me, what martial arts technique do you want this time?"
Li Bo crossed his arms, having already figured out Wu He's tactics.
"Hehe, martial arts techniques for cultivating the Bone Strengthening Realm."
"Strengthen bones?"
Li Bo looked him over in surprise: "You've finished practicing the Collapsing Dragon Force?"
"Hmm, it feels like there's no room for further progress. It's probably time to work on the bones."
"OK."
Li Bo seemed to have gotten used to Wu He's rapid progress. When he returned to his room, there was that same box again, and he miraculously found a white booklet.
Wu He stood to the side and peered inside, becoming increasingly curious about the treasure chest.
boom!
Li Bo slammed the lid shut: "What are you looking at? I'm not even dead yet and you're already eyeing my meager savings?"
"No, no, I was just curious."
"Hmph, take it."
Wu He smiled and took it. He saw that the white booklet was labeled "Tiger's Movement Technique".
"This is a Xuan-level bone-strengthening technique, practiced by the Tian Ce Army during the Tang Dynasty. Later, the Tian Ce Army disbanded, and its original members founded Tian Xuan Sect, one of the Seven Alliances of Jianghu, to perfect it, resulting in the Tiger Walk Technique in your hand."
"The Bone Strengthening Realm trains the more than two hundred bones in the body, emphasizing training and opening up each joint. Only when all joints are opened up and used at will can the power of the body's Qi and blood be truly unleashed."
"Hidden strength can be transformed into active strength."
Listening to Li Bo's introduction, Wu He nodded seriously and put away the "Tiger Walking Skill".
Then, a faint smell of blood filled the room. Looking in that direction, they noticed an unhealed wound on the back of Li Bo's hand.
"Godfather, are you injured?"
Li Bo glanced down at it and waved his hand dismissively: "It's just a minor injury."
"If anyone causes trouble at the Desire Immortal Pavilion in the future, have Lin Lianhua come directly to the camp to find me. If you can't take action yourself, I will."
"Okay, go ahead."
"Okay."
After Wu He left, Li Bohe's thin face was slightly flushed. He coughed a few times and raised his hand to wipe away the few traces of blood that had seeped from the corner of his mouth.
He then sighed softly and got up to pour water.
"Killing two scumbags from the Luo Wang organization took a toll; I'm really getting old..."
……
In the room.
"Master, are you taking a bath tonight?" Lin Lianhua's eyes sparkled.
After the weather warmed up, she stopped wearing a padded jacket and started wearing a long gray coat. She looked much thinner and slimmer, with her waist cinched so tightly it seemed like it could be encircled by a single hand.
"No."
Wu He shook his head: "Go to the kitchen and cook the meat I brought. Don't forget to send a portion to your godfather for his supper."
"Uh-huh!"
Lin Lianhua looked slightly disappointed and had no choice but to put down the bath towel and leave the room.
Wu He then summoned the Book of Debt from Heaven.
[Tiger's Stance Technique Included]
[Is it possible to preemptively utilize the profound secrets of the "Tiger's Movement Technique"?]
"Advance payment!"