Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

Su Yunbai suppressed his aura and nodded.

"Grand Tutor," he turned to Wen Zhong, "His Majesty has summoned you urgently. Please depart immediately. Chaoge needs you."

Wen Zhong clasped his hands in a fist and said, "This subordinate understands. I will leave Beihai to the special envoy."

Without further hesitation, he selected his three thousand most elite personal guards, broke camp overnight, and secretly returned south.

After seeing Wen Zhong off, Su Yunbai returned to the main tent.

The first thing he did was not to arrange military affairs.

But -

"System, open the store."

A screen of light swirled before my eyes.

He directly searched for the keywords: training, accelerated training, group.

Soon, several items were identified.

[The Intermediate Level of "Iron-Blooded Battle Soul Technique" (cultivable to Earth Immortal level) - Requires 5000 points to redeem.]

[Body Tempering Pill - Improved Version x1000 (Stronger effect, half the pain) - Requires 3000 points to exchange.]

[Small Spirit Gathering Array Plate x10 (can gather spiritual energy to accelerate cultivation) - Exchange requires 2000 points each, totaling 20000 points.]

A total of 28000 intimacy points.

His current balance is 6525 points.

Su Yunbai's lips twitched.

I need to take out another loan.

"System, grant 28000 points."

[Ding! Loan successful. 28000 Intimacy Points awarded.]

[Ding! Successfully redeemed the above items. Consumed 28000 Intimacy Points.]

[Host's current intimacy level: -21475 points.]

Daily interest rate: 107.375 points.

[System notification: The host's loan limit is nearing its maximum. Please plan your repayments carefully and make payments as soon as possible.]

Su Yunbai was too lazy to look at the glaring negative number.

The items he redeemed appeared in the system space.

"Send the order!" He stepped out of the main tent. "All officers of the rank of centurion and above, assemble at the drill ground!"

"Furthermore, select three thousand of the most elite, valiant, and loyal soldiers from the entire army and assemble them together!"

"yes!"

under night.

The drill ground was brightly lit by torches.

Three thousand elite soldiers and dozens of generals stood solemnly.

Su Yunbai stood on the reviewing stand, his voice resounding throughout the entire arena:

"I know you are all the pride of the army, fearless and undaunted."

"But your enemies are not just the rebels."

"There are also demonic beasts, heretical sorcerers, and strange spells."

"How can a mortal body, made of flesh and blood, withstand such a defense?"

The audience was silent.

"Therefore, I will give you strength."

Su Yunbai waved his hand.

One thousand improved Body Tempering Pills transformed into streams of light, precisely landing in the hands of each soldier and general.

Ten small spirit-gathering arrays were activated and distributed throughout the military camp, where faint spiritual energy began to gather.

"This elixir can strengthen the body and transform one's constitution."

"Work diligently to cultivate in conjunction with the intermediate level of the 'Iron-Blooded Battle Soul Technique' that I passed down to you."

"Within one month, I want each and every one of you to possess a physique comparable to a Foundation Establishment cultivator!"

"Form a battle formation, and you can slay Golden Core cultivators!"

The crowd below the stage trembled with excitement as they looked at the fragrant pills in their hands and felt the spiritual energy in the air gradually thickening.

A predestined fate!

This is an incredible stroke of luck!

"Thank you for your grace, Special Envoy! We are willing to die for you!" Three thousand people roared in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.

Su Yunbai nodded in satisfaction.

He then looked at his twenty personal guards.

Those who followed him earliest are now approaching the peak of Foundation Establishment.

"You twenty men will be my personal guard commanders."

"Each led 150 men, who trained day and night and supervised their practice."

"One month from now, I want to see a truly 'Iron-Blooded Army'!"

"Yes, young master!" The twenty guards knelt on one knee, their voices booming.

Arrangements are complete.

Su Yunbai returned to the main tent prepared for him as the commander.

Jiang Xiaowu had already prepared everything in advance, including hot tea.

"Young master, please have some tea." She offered a teacup, her eyes gentle.

Su Yunbai took it and sipped it.

"You should also hurry up and cultivate, and carefully study the 'Taiyin Qingfeng Jue'."

"What follows is unlikely to be peaceful."

Jiang Xiaowu nodded: "Xiaowu understands."

[Ding! Daily interaction with your bound Daoist partner 'Jiang Xiaowu' has increased your intimacy level by 50.]

[Ding! You have successfully connected with your bound Daoist partner, 'Su Daji,' across distance, increasing your intimacy level by 30.]

Su Yunbai glanced at the system notification.

With over 20,000 yuan in debt, this income is a drop in the bucket.

We need to find a way to speed up the acquisition of intimacy points.

He looked at Jiang Xiaowu, who was standing quietly to the side.

Moonlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating her delicate profile.

The dress, with its flowing lines and bright moonlight, accentuated her graceful figure and ethereal beauty.

Su Yunbai's heart stirred slightly.

He put down his teacup, got up, and walked over to her.

Jiang Xiaowu looked up and met his gaze.

My heart is racing.

"Xiao Wu," Su Yunbai reached out and gently stroked her cheek, "You've worked so hard these past few days, following me around."

Jiang Xiaowu blushed slightly and shook her head: "It's not hard work. It's my blessing to be able to follow you, young master."

"What follows might be even more dangerous," Su Yunbai said in a low voice. "Are you afraid?"

"I'm not afraid." Jiang Xiaowu's eyes were firm. "Wherever you are, I will be there."

Su Yunbai smiled.

He lowered his head and kissed her lips.

Jiang Xiaowu trembled, then relaxed and responded awkwardly yet passionately.

The temperature inside the tent rose.

(Detailed description omitted here)

……

[Ding! Intimate interaction with your bound Daoist partner 'Jiang Xiaowu', intimacy value +500.]

[Ding! Emotional connection achieved, gaining an additional 1000 Intimacy Points.]

[Current intimacy level: -19925 points.]

Su Yunbai held the exhausted Jiang Xiaowu in his arms, looked at the debt that had been reduced a little, and sighed.

#Chapter 18: First Battle to Establish Authority

three days later.

The rebel camp.

Yuan Futong looked at the secret report in his hand and laughed heartily.

"Old man Wen Zhong is gone! The court has sent a greenhorn to replace him?"

"Su Yunbai? Never even heard of him!"

The generals under his command also burst into laughter.

"Your Majesty, this is an opportunity!" said a strategist with a pointed face and monkey-like features. "The new commander has taken office and his position is not yet secure. Our army can send troops to test the waters. If we can blunt their momentum, it will greatly boost our morale!"

"Good!" Yuan Futong slammed his hand on the table. "Gather 30,000 troops! I will personally confront this Su Yunbai!"

……

The Northern Navy Camp.

On the watchtower, the sentry sounded the alarm.

"Report! The rebels have mobilized! Approximately 30,000 men are approaching our camp! They are about 20 li from here!"

Central command tent.

All the generals gathered, their faces solemn.

Su Yunbai sat in the head coach's seat, his expression calm.

"You've come at the perfect time."

He looked at the generals below, "Who is willing to lead the troops into battle?"

The generals remained silent.

The Iron-Blooded Army has only been training for three days. Although they have made rapid progress, the time is still short.

The rebel army numbered 30,000 and came with great force.

"This humble general is willing to go!" A burly man with a full beard stepped forward. He was Lei Kai, a fierce general under Wen Zhong.

"With only five thousand elite troops under my command, I will surely slay Yuan Futong!"

Su Yunbai glanced at him and shook his head.

"No."

He stood up. "I will personally lead this battle."

"Iron-Blooded Army, follow me into battle."

The generals were stunned.

The commander-in-chief will personally lead the troops? The Iron-Blooded Army only has three thousand men, and they've only trained for three days?

"Envoy, please reconsider!" Lei Kai urged. "The rebels are powerful; how can we allow our commander-in-chief to take such a risk?"

Su Yunbai raised his hand to stop him.

"Training for a thousand days is for using troops for one hour."

"I want to show everyone what a true iron-blooded army is."

"Order the three thousand Iron-Blooded Soldiers to assemble and meet the enemy with me."

"The rest of the units shall strictly guard the main camp and shall not act without my order."

"yes!"