Chapter 259 - The God of War’s Fright (1/2)

“Ol’ Marshal, I truly cannot do this. Please find someone else!” Zhuo Fan shook his head and rose to leave.

Whoosh~

In a flash of blue, the Dragonslaying Crescent Blade was nailed in front of him, followed by, “Why?”

Zhuo Fan was in despair, [Isn’t it obvious? I don’t want to!] Since he was asked for a reason, Zhuo Fan had to oblige. So he stuck out his neck and refused, “They say that a good man doesn’t enlist…”

“Bullshit!”

In reply to his most eloquent words, Dugu Zhantian spat in his face, “Those are the words of friggin’ morons. Zhuo Fan, you are a wise man, so how can you lower yourself to a commoner’s thinking? Also, did you not take the helm of the Luo clan after the Clan Head’s death, looking after the siblings? Why then?

“I only see loyalty. Kid, your actions speak for yourself, of your loyalty and devotion! So what’s the problem with being loyal to one’s nation. Isn’t that the same? It should be the same thing to you! Why do you insist on avoiding enlisting?”

The walls were quite thin here and the wounded next door heard Dugu Zhantian’s raving loud and clear. [Dugu Zhantian wants Zhuo Fan in the army!]

[But can he rein in this Soaring Demonic Dragon?]

Luo Yunchang and Chu Qingcheng thought this as well. Even though their glaring never faltered, their ears were idle to pick up on the Marshal’s shouts!

Taking a deep breath, Zhuo Fan gritted his teeth. [This old guy just won’t quit.] And sighed, “Marshal Dugu, we are neither friends nor enemies. Please refrain from dragging me into this hell!”

“How is the army and fighting for your nation, hell?” Dugu Zhantian was stunned.

Zhuo Fan squinted and roared, “As they say, after three years in the army, even an ugly broad would look like a courtesan! This will deal a devastating blow to my standards and ruin my prospects to raise a family!”

Pff!

The girls in the wounded ward stifled their giggles. While Luo Yunchang and Chu Qingcheng sure had an active imagination, evident by their red cheeks.

Then their eyes met and jealousy reared its ugly head. [Which one of us is that punk going to take to raise a family?]

The Four Tigers of Tianyu and Luo Yunhai were awkward, to say the least. They’ve been in the army for five years. Did that mean their standards were out of whack?

But Dugu Zhantian’s shout came soon after to save their image, “More crap! Where the hell did you hear that nonsense? How could three years lead to such a drastic change?”

The five in the ward nodded. [Well said, Marshal!]

Dugu Zhantian then followed with, “That only happens after five years! My four godsons need six years, by the looks of them, to see any girl a babe. As for Yunhai, it’s too soon to tell!”

The five wanted to crawl into a corner and die. The feel of the others’ eyes on them only made it worse!

[Godfather, enlist him if you want to, but why in god’s name are you dragging us into this?]

[It was fine and all if these old army stories helped but all you are doing is making yourself look bad! Us as well!]

[What a rotten godfather!]

The five sighed and buried their heads in the pillows…

Dugu Zhantian was being serious now, “None of that matters. Didn’t I tell you? You’ll be a soldier for one year then be my staff officer. Those things don’t apply to you!”

“Why not make me one from the start?” Zhuo Fan scratched his head.

Dugu Zhantian squinted and snapped, “Impossible! In my army one needs to do military service. One can only be promoted based on merits. How can I just make you one from the start? Everyone will object. But don’t worry, once in the corps, I’ll give you plenty of chances to show your ability and you’ll be promoted in no time!”

Zhuo Fan sighed. Seeing Dugu Zhantian so stubborn, like a hustler, he left Zhuo Fan without a way to deal with him.

“Fine, fine, but on one condition!” Zhuo Fan nodded in the end.

Dugu Zhantian’s eyes sparkled, “Name it! I’ll do my best to accommodate you! “

“Uh, Ol’ Marshal, would you be so kind as to lend me your status for a short month? I could get used to being a Marshal myself!”

“You think the army is a game?” Dugu Zhantian shook his head, but then he eyed Zhuo Fan skeptically, “What for?”

“What else? To sweep the land and pacify the empire!” Zhuo Fan roared his loyalty.

Dugu Zhantian said in a rush, “Stop messing around. This army can’t move as you wish!”

“He-he-he, it’s fine. Won’t I have the appropriate rank a year later? At that time, I can just kill and smash whoever and whenever.” Zhuo Fan giggled.