Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Mayumi was quite surprised.

She took it with a blank expression, pulled out the cork, and a vibrant life force filled the air, instantly invigorating everyone present!

It truly is a life-saving medicine!

Mayumi looked at Zuo Chang suspiciously, finally revealing her true nature: "If you have such a good thing, why are you only giving it to me now?"

I hadn't thought of it before.

Asuka said, "Makoto, why don't you thank General Zuo?"

"Father, thank you!"

"You're welcome."

For some inexplicable reason, Zuo Chang felt a sense of accomplishment.

People say that giving roses leaves a lingering fragrance on the hand, and sharing good things with his "stepdaughter" inexplicably gave Zuo Chang a sense of accomplishment.

This……

Perhaps it's in our nature as parents?

Zuo Chang couldn't understand where his smugness came from.

After a minor setback, Asuka dismissed all other people, leaving only her, Zuo Chang, Mayumi, and Blood Rose at the scene.

Zuo Chang got into the zone and said, "I already have a preliminary plan for future developments. If you have any suggestions, please let me know after I finish speaking."

Zuo Chang adopted a tone of negotiation.

But his attitude had nothing to do with discussion; it was more like giving orders.

The bird perked up, eager to see what profound insights he had to offer.

Zuo Chang continued, "First of all, I cannot step into the limelight for the time being. My past actions can be described as shocking and my methods were too ruthless, so I have received both praise and criticism. If I were to appear now, the development of the situation would be unpredictable; if I were to be targeted, I would not be able to cope with it with my current strength."

The Heavenly King General has too many enemies.

Moreover, those enemies possessed immense power, many of them being leaders of communities with hundreds or even thousands of members.

Once they decide to retaliate—

I'm afraid Zuo Chang is currently unable to cope with this.

Concealing one's abilities and biding one's time is what must be done at this stage.

Asuka understood this approach, and she asked, "The Heavenly King General is both a burden and a treasure. Completely relinquishing this title is probably not the best course of action... Do you intend for me to step forward?"

Zuo Chang shook his head: "I have a better candidate."

"..."

Hard.

The fist is hard.

Asuka was about to ask: Of the rest of the people present, who is more suitable than her?

Is it a real bow, or a Blood Rose?

But she remained silent.

Zuo Chang continued, “I need someone to stand in front. This person needs to have a good reputation and be closely related to the ‘Heavenly King General’. Ideally, the world should regard him as the successor of the Heavenly King General, just like Qian Wuyi.”

Mayumi frowned upon hearing this: "Then, Mother is the best choice right now. I have undoubtedly offended Chief Rose, but she is not as good as my mother."

Blood Rose didn't feel offended.

She understood her own limitations and deeply sympathized with the situation.

Generally speaking, birds are indeed the best choice.

but……

Zuo Chang still hasn't claimed the reward from the "monthly task".

He opened the rewards page and showed it to everyone.

A row of portraits was displayed before the crowd. Blood Rose glanced at them and asked in surprise, "Star Destroyer Favaro, Soul-Sucking Hound King Ross... General, these are your former subordinates, aren't they?"

Zuo Chang nodded.

He said, “The gods have made a pact with me. Once I become the Great General again, I can recall a subordinate who is still willing to serve me. This is the person I can choose right now, and I believe—”

Zuo Chang raised his finger and pointed at one of them.

"This person is the most suitable to be my 'replacement'."

The three people present looked down.

Mayumi saw that Zuo Chang was lighting a golden-haired knight, whose face was quite handsome, his eyes were extremely bright, and his smile was cheerful and generous.

This is a knight whose looks alone are enough to make you feel good.

Blood Rose recognized him at a glance: "Exemplary Knight White Scale!"

Asuka recognized him and nodded, saying, "The White Scale Knight is not only highly skilled in combat, but more importantly, he has a heart of gold. His benevolence is known to all, and everyone who has met him—even his opponents—praises his exemplary golden spirit. If he can come, it is indeed the best choice."

Exemplary Knight, White Scale.

This was the only "pure human" in Zuo Chang's main team during the game.

The White Scale Knight has exceptionally high stats and is an upright person. He is so noble that people feel he lives a very tiring life, and people often question why he works under the Heavenly King General.

During his tenure as the main player, he submitted a memorial to the emperor almost every round, requesting Zuo Chang to be tolerant and benevolent.

At first, Zuo Chang didn't care, he just found the NPC annoying.

After a while, it became incredibly annoying!

Later, Zuo Chang acquired a follower with abilities similar to the White Scale Knight. He immediately appointed the White Scale Knight as the acting Grand General of the community "3333," leaving him to fend for himself.

Under the rules of the gods, a great general can only control one community.

However, if one is strong enough, one can conquer other communities by force and then send one's own retinue to act as general.

The exemplary knight Bai Lin is a man of high moral character, and it is perfectly reasonable for him to remain loyal.

Furthermore, he had managed a community and was very capable, making him the perfect choice.

Zuo Chang said, "If there are no objections, I will summon Bai Lin."

Feiniao nodded with a smile: "Speaking of which, I have met the White Scale Knight a few times. I wonder if he still remembers me."

Zuo Chang made his choice.

There has been no response yet.

Five seconds, ten seconds.

After a full half minute, nothing changed. Mayumi tilted her head and asked, "Why is there no movement? Doesn't this Hakurin want to come?"

Zuo Chang frowned and said, "Don't rush. Bai Lin probably doesn't know I'm still alive; he might need some time to think."

But he should come.

The gods cannot make mistakes. The fact that Bai Lin appeared in the mission rewards indicates that he must still have a loyal heart.

"Buzz!"

A resounding crystal hummed.

The room shone brightly, the power of space and time surged, and the teleportation spell was taking effect.

coming!

Zuo Chang raised an eyebrow; his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was suddenly gripped again.

Amidst the scattered fluctuations of magical power, there was not only the power of spacetime, but also...

The power of heretics?

Asuka's gaze sharpened as she spoke, "Heretical power! General, have you summoned the wrong person? Bai Lin couldn't possibly possess heretical power; he is the exemplar-like King of Knights!"

"Is that General Misato? You're not dead?"

The sound emanated from within the ball of light.

The visitor remained calm and continued, "It's been a long time. You're still as elegant as ever, while I... am now a rat in the gutter."

The glory faded.

A man wearing tattered armor and covered in blood stood before the crowd.

He knelt on one knee and said to Zuo Chang, "General, Knight Bai Lin has come in response to your summons."

Chapter 139 is somewhat unbelievable.

Zuo Chang looked at the man in front of him and felt that he was completely different from the man he remembered.

Messy hair and a mouthful of stubble.

And those eyes, devoid of luster, filled with weariness and pain.

If they met on the street, Zuo Chang would only think he was a homeless man and would never recognize that he was once the strongest human under his command.

He asked, "Bai Lin, what happened? You look even more disheveled than I am."

"A deception, a coup, a massacre."

Bai Lin is a taboo subject.

He looked at Zuo Chang with respect, but even more so with exhaustion: "I have received guidance from the gods. It seems you need my loyalty? General, I can relinquish my loyalty to you, but I have one condition..."

Zuo Chang was somewhat dissatisfied: "What if I don't agree?"

Bai Lin slowly shook his head and said, "You misunderstand. I'm not asking you to do anything for me. I just want a certain degree of freedom. I want to take revenge myself! I must kill that woman."

His murderous intent was boiling!

The evil power spread once again, and dark demonic energy emerged from the gaps in the armor, its white scales resembling those of a demon.

Like Qian Wuyi, he was willing to abandon his human identity and become a follower of evil sects in order to gain power.

"Shura Road..."