"Did we truly win?" Zichuanxiu murmured doubtfully, facing the battlefield teeming with barbarians.
"Without a doubt, sir, we triumphed mightily!" Captain Gu Lei's face flushed with excitement. "This is all thanks to you. Allow me to congratulate you, sir, you will undoubtedly be promoted to Red Bannermaster for this feat. Just imagine, before the age of twenty, standing on equal footing with provincial governors—that's truly remarkable! There's no precedent for this in our family history!"
"Haha, congratulations to you," Zichuanxiu's smile betrayed no trace of joy. "As far as I remember, you were still a minor bannerman, right? You've got a good shot at the position of deputy bannermaster."
Gu Lei was overjoyed. "Thank you, sir, for your training!" "I will serve you wholeheartedly and tirelessly, Your Excellency, to repay your kindness in promoting me. I will go through fire and water, even if it means risking everything..."
"Hmm," Zichuanxiu interrupted Gu Lei's declaration of loyalty, muttering to himself, "It seems a simple life is truly a blessing..."
"What are you talking about, Your Excellency?"
"Oh, I'll tell you to do your best."
A cavalry unit appeared from the front. Seeing Zichuanxiu's banner, they immediately saluted from their mounts. Zichuanxiu stopped and asked, "Which unit are you from? What are you doing?"
The cavalry captain replied, "Your Excellency, we are from the 7th Squadron, 3rd Battalion, Roger's unit. We're currently transporting prisoners."
"Oh?" Zichuanxiu suddenly became curious. "Are there many prisoners? Let me see."
"Yes, Your Excellency!" "The captain turned back and shouted, and the cavalrymen whipped the captives towards Zi Chuanxiu. The guards gathered around him nervously to prevent the demon captives from suddenly attacking. But that was unnecessary, as these captives were all elves—small, green-skinned creatures. They were extremely skilled in craftsmanship, but extremely incompetent in combat, gentle in nature, and easily succumbed to power. The demon army mostly used them for labor, but they could also be sold as servants in the human market. In the imperial capital, they were said to fetch 30,000 yuan each.
The cavalry captain saw Zi Chuanxiu look a little disappointed and felt embarrassed. He decided to please him: "Sir, you know, we found something strange among the captives."
"Oh?"
The captain turned and shouted: "Bring it up for your inspection!"
Several cavalrymen came up from behind, carrying a bulging sack. The captain untied it with a flattering smile: "Sir, this is a rare and precious treasure. "
The sack contained a young girl, a very beautiful one!
Zi Chuanxiu frowned. "When did the Far Eastern Army switch to kidnapping?"
The captain felt aggrieved. "Sir, this is definitely not an ordinary girl! We found her in a beautiful carriage, surrounded by more than a dozen guards. We injured dozens of them before we captured her! This girl must be someone special, possibly a high-ranking demon."
"Have you questioned her?"
"She refuses to say anything, and we don't have time to ask. I'll leave her in your care now, sir. Don't miss this opportunity!" the captain said in a very ambiguous tone.
Zi Chuanxiu also smiled ambiguously. "Hehehe, I will definitely interrogate her well." It was the kind of tone between men, one that instantly understood, regardless of rank.
After the cavalrymen vanished, Zichuan Xiucai chuckled, "Fortunately, that bitch Baichuan isn't here, otherwise it would be troublesome..." Turning to Gu Lei and the other guards, "When Baichuan asks... you should have known what to do, right?"
Gu Lei replied sternly, "Don't worry, sir. We can't see or hear anything!"
"That's smart!" Zichuan Xiucai began to look around. "Where can I find a deserted place to pitch a tent? That won't do. It's too empty and unromantic. Here, tsk, tsk, too many mosquitoes. It's not comfortable..." As he spoke, he glared at the girl with a lustful look until she...
"I am Cardan, the third princess of the Protoss King. I am a member of the royal family, and I demand treatment commensurate with my status!" The girl revealed her identity in a trembling voice, trying to sound solemn.
The guards' simultaneous inhalation was particularly resonant.
Gu Lei whispered, "My Lord, we must not act recklessly with this woman, or we'll be in trouble with the military court."
Zi Chuan Xiu, without even turning around, said, "Gu Lei, you're as stupid as a pig!" He muttered, "This is a great harvest."