Chapter 462: Chapter 461 We Used to Be Too Wasteful
No one objected to this matter.
Firstly, it was not enforced, but entirely voluntary.
Even the Pavilion Master of Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion could not force another’s free will; hence, could only issue a transfer order... but whether they chose to comply was entirely up to their own discretion.
If these trainees themselves were unwilling to remain within their military districts, why force them?
After all, a twisted melon does not taste sweet...
As the various commanders communicated the message back to their military districts,
All Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion trainees, whether still training, graduated, or already holding ranks... everyone received a personally penned order from Pavilion Master Liu Zhiyuan of Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion.
The message was emotionally expressive, emphasizing that Xu Lingjun was the successor of Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion.
He is the future star of Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, currently stationed in the Polar Star Battlefield, holding a significant position yet lacking capable subordinates.
He urgently needs the full support of you, his seniors.
I am not insisting, but as a teacher, I ask you to take care of this junior... even if you can’t be there personally, do not refuse him if he needs anything in the future.
The message was heartfelt, using reason and emotion.
If Liu Zhiyuan had directly issued the order with a commanding tone, perhaps some would have resisted.
But now, the former Pavilion Master’s plea was so sincere...
"Senior, are you going?"
Zuo Bufan glanced at Qu Zhengying and asked.
"I’ll go."
Qu Zhengying smiled and said, "After all, he’s the pride of our Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion; he’s now the Commander in Chief, and will also be the Pavilion Master in the future... Just think about it, isn’t this a path for training experience? I bet, in the future, the Qisha Military District will replace the entire Polar Star Battlefield, becoming the subsequent Training Secret Realm for Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion’s Ice Snow Realm. If we go now and claim a spot, would the Commander in Chief treat old comrades unfairly?!"
"But... but I once offended him."
Zuo Bufan hesitated a bit, remembering Ding Yuan and others, who were still desperately accumulating academic credit in Martial Mansion to pay off debts, making his teeth ache with regret.
Only one such prodigy emerged from Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion in decades, and he had deeply offended him when he was still insignificant. Now, if he were to work under him, would he be targeted?
"Don’t worry... internally, we may have small disputes, but now, it’s about facing outward collectively."
In fact, Qu Zhengying thought more deeply.
In his view...
The Qisha Military District was about to bind thoroughly with Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion.
And if he joined in the most critical moment, wouldn’t that be like giving help in troubled times... in this way, even if he met with any accident or died in battle in the future,
his family would receive excellent care.
Especially since Gu Xi, although known as the terminator of trainees, when she brought that girl named Jun Qing into Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, it became clear to everyone how dedicated she was. Xu Lingjun and Gu Xi were people of the same lineage.
They should be trustworthy...
Who wouldn’t want to secure a glorious path for their family?
"Yes, it’s said that Senior Gu Xi, upon knowing this matter, submitted her application immediately."
Zuo Bufan gritted his teeth and said, "Go! This is an opportunity. Although Qisha Military District is dangerous, with Junior Xu’s abilities, as long as he shares a little with us, we’ll benefit endlessly... we’re all from the same Martial Mansion; conflicts from student days amount to nothing..."
Qu Zhengying felt secretly pleased, thinking that student-time conflicts indeed amounted to nothing, but kindness meant everything.
After all, I once gave him a Bei Xuanwu Order; I bet he hasn’t forgotten it...
Meanwhile,
Similar conversations between Qu Zhengying and Zuo Bufan took place in various locations across the Nine Major Military Regions.
"Jigsaw... heh, you might not believe it, but when he first appeared in our Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion’s Secret Realm, I was the first to discover him. At that time, I was responsible for the patrol team and took a particular liking to this kid, even invited him for drinks once out of the Secret Realm."
Someone boasted proudly.
More people expressed how Xu Lingjun, once having transformed into Jigsaw within the Secret Realm, helped countless people who were being bullied.
He’s a noble person, someone who has transcended base interests... under his command, at least you won’t suffer injustice.
Moreover, if not helping our own, whom should we help?
It must be mentioned that though all were warriors of the Polar Star Battlefield, Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion was more of a cohesive unit... and now there was a need, almost seventy percent of the trainees chose without hesitation to become part of the Qisha Military District.
For a time, the communicators of the Commanders in Chief of various military districts were almost overwhelmed with calls.
Upon learning about the number of soldiers submitting applications, the commanders couldn’t help but smile wryly...
Alright, alright, the other side just wants their own people, making it easier for future directives, which isn’t really an issue.
With a flourish of the pen, they approved the applications.
Afterward...
The crowd did not stay long at the Qisha Military District and chose to leave separately.
"I’m also leaving first thing tomorrow."
In the single dormitory.
Li Jingjun leaned quietly against Xu Lingjun’s shoulder, saying softly.
"Stay in the Qisha Military District, the old lady said Commander Lin Jing is absolutely reliable, and if I request you, she’ll certainly agree."
"No need, for now, the Chi Yu Mysterious Clan is severely defeated, and we need to recuperate... I heard Commander Lin mention this; achieving full expansion within a year is absolutely impossible."
Li Jingjun said softly, "After settling Grandma’s ashes, I want to go home and see, and I will return to the Polar Star Battlefield when the situation demands it!"
After learning of Li Fufeng’s death,
Li Jingjun seemed to grow overnight, with a newfound maturity between her brows.
She now realized that, though she wanted to escape that home wholeheartedly before, it was actually the foundation that gave her the courage to venture out... but now, the home was no longer there.
"That’s fine, go back and watch over Grandma’s spirit for a while, and convey my apologies again."
"No need... If Grandma knows you’re guarding Blue Star at the Polar Star Battlefield, she’d be very relieved."
Li Jingjun hesitated and said, "But going back this time, I fear you won’t see me for over a year."
"Don’t worry, it won’t be long. I inquired with Commander Hao Yuntun; he said that as long as the military district is secure, the Commander in Chief can leave for a while... Furthermore, it might not be suitable to move family into the military district, but if you hold a key position, it shouldn’t be an issue."
"I didn’t mean that."
Li Jingjun leaned on Xu Lingjun’s shoulder, her pretty face slightly red, saying with a bit of embarrassment, "I mean that this one-year period is quite suitable for nurturing new life. I think Grandma would love this; she’s long wanted the Li family to thrive, even if not by the name Li, as long as the blood is Li’s, it’s fine."
Xu Lingjun: "............"
Li Jingjun apologized, "Sorry, I know you love my long hair... but for convenience in battle, I cut it off. When I get back, I’ll grow it out again quickly."
Xu Lingjun widened his eyes.
Gazing at the slightly blushing Li Jingjun in his arms.
Though they weren’t bonded, they had shared intimate moments, and evidently, Li Jingjun was aware of what her words implied.
Thus, she spoke with composure.
But her face was already flush red, looking like a charming and shy maiden, giving rise to a romantic aura.
After a long battle, the mind is tense, and suddenly hearing Li Jingjun’s words, Xu Lingjun couldn’t help but breathe heavily.
Murmured, "Jingjun... such things... aren’t that likely."
"So, it’s time to start preparing now."
Li Jingjun nestled into Xu Lingjun’s arms, saying, "I’m already the last of the Li family; I want to have a child soon. I know it’s not such a coincidence, and I know the timing isn’t great, but there are too many accidents on the battlefield. I’m afraid that one accident will come before the other one does, so it’s time to start preparing... and you should make more of it... before... it, it was too coincidental."
Mid-sentence, her cheek flushed with color, in a manner that seemed to encourage tender thoughts.
After the great battle, the two of them had just come down from that intense pressure, and hearing Li Jingjun said that, Xu Lingjun couldn’t help but breathe a little heavily.
He mumbled, "Jingjun... such a thing... the chances of that aren’t actually high."
"I didn’t mean that."
Li Jingjun leaning on Xu Lingjun’s shoulder, with a hint of shyness said, "But I think this will be good timing for a year to nurse the baby. Even Grandma wanted the Li family to thrive. You can make more... previously... it was too wasteful."
Halfway through the sentence, her cheeks reddened further, almost as if she was blushing with embarrassment, looking so endearingly charming, stirring a romantic feeling.
After a great battle, the mind was still in a state of tension, and suddenly hearing Li Jingjun’s words, Xu Lingjun couldn’t help his breath from quickening.
Mumbled: "Jingjun... such a thing... it actually isn’t very probable."
"That’s not what I meant."
Li Jingjun leaned against Xu Lingjun’s shoulder gently, her pretty face flushed, and she said with a bit of embarrassment, "But, for this year or so, it’s quite suitable for that, and I think my grandma would really appreciate this; she’s long wanted the Li family to flourish and thrive, even if they no longer carry the Li family name."
"I’m not saying that."
Xu Lingjun and Li Jingjun hadn’t truly joined, but there had been intimate moments, and Li Jingjun’s face was now slightly flushed, her expression shy, her demeanor charmingly delicate, making one naturally feel a romantic urge.
After an immense battle, with his spirits remaining tense, Xu Lingjun found his breath quickening as he listened to Li Jingjun’s words.
He mumbled, "Jingjun... such a thing... doesn’t usually happen easily."
"I mean, right now is a good time to nurture a child, that’s what I wanted to say."
The thought of home made Li Jingjun hesitate, "I’m afraid it will be more than a year before I see you."
"Don’t worry, it won’t be long."
Xu Lingjun exclaimed, "When I consulted with Commander Hao Yuntun, he said that as long as the military district is unbreakable, the Commander in Chief has leeway to step out... Besides, you can always make more of it yourself... in the past... conflicts in student days don’t mean a thing..."
Qu Zhengying felt secretly proud, thinking that student-era conflicts indeed meant nothing, but past acts of kindness mean everything.
After all, I once gave him a Bei Xuanwu Order, and I just don’t believe he’d forget that...
Meanwhile,
Similar conversations to that of Qu Zhengying and Zuo Bufan were taking place all over the Nine Major Military Regions.
"Jigsaw, huh... heh, you might not believe it if I told you, but when he first appeared in our Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion’s Secret Realm, I was the first to discover him. Back then, I was working as part of the inspection team, and I had a special liking for that kid. I even invited him for a drink after he came out of the Secret Realm."
People boasted with pride.
And many more expressed how Xu Lingjun had once, under the guise of Jigsaw in the Secret Realm, protected countless individuals who were bullied.
He is a noble person, someone who stays away from lowly interests... under his leadership, you don’t have to worry about unfair treatment at the very least.
Besides, if you don’t help your own, who will you help?
It must be mentioned that although they are both warriors of the Polar Star Battlefield, the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion is more of a united front... and now with the need present, almost seventy percent of the students chose, without hesitation, to become a part of the Qisha Military District.
For a time, the communicators of the various military district commanders were almost exploding with applications.
Upon learning the number of soldiers submitting applications, the commanders could only chuckle wryly...
Well, well, well, the other side just wants their own people, making it more convenient to direct in the future, which isn’t really a big issue.
So they promptly approved the applications with a swift stroke of their pens.
Afterwards...
The people did not linger long in the Qisha Military District and chose to leave separately.
"Tomorrow morning, I’m going to leave too."
In the single-person dormitory.
Li Jingjun quietly leaned against Xu Lingjun’s shoulder and said softly.
"Stay at the Qisha Military District, the old lady said that Commander Lin is someone to absolutely trust, and if I request you, she’ll surely agree."
"No need, right now the Chi Yu mysterious clan has been defeated, and we need to recuperate... I heard Commander Lin mention that achieving full expansion within a year is absolutely impossible either."
Li Jingjun said softly, "After settling Grandma’s ashes, I want to go home for a look; once the situation requires, I’ll return to the Polar Star Battlefield!"
Since receiving the news of Li Fufeng’s death,
Li Jingjun seemed to grow up overnight, gaining a deeper contemplation between her brows.
She now realized that while she had wanted to flee from the home, it provided her with the backbone to venture out into the world... but now, it was no longer there.
"It’s alright, I’ll be back as soon as possible, I promise. I consulted with Commander Hao Yuntun back then; he told me that as long as the military district is as solid as gold, being the Commander in Chief won’t restrict one’s movements too much... Besides, we all came from the same Martial Mansion, what’s a mere school-time grudge..."
Qu Zhengying silently felt satisfied inside, thinking the grudges from school days actually mean nothing, but a favor means everything.
I remember I once gave him a Bei Xuanwu Order, I bet he won’t forget it...
