Chapter 123: The Six Month Plan and that Dog (1/2)
Chapter 123: The Six Month Plan and that Dog
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As someone involved, Junior Leopard surely would benefit a lot from it.
From a common disciple of the Wu Family to a Level Three officer of the imperial court and a personal guard of the Admiral, though his level in the army was low, taking his young age and Li Yuan's attitude to him into consideration, he would boast a promising prospect.
At least his current position was brighter than that of before in the Wu Family, when he was a core disciple of the Inner Core. In addition, this underground fire vein brought him more opportunity to grow up as a dazzling star, which made the Elders of the Wu Family excited.
But, now, this dazzling star seemed to be too ignorant to figure out what had happened. He just looked back at the Elders who were staring at him in the same way, not knowing why they did so.
”Junior Leopard, do you know that Marshal Li wants you to be on his personal guard?!”
Xu Yong asked Junior Leopard.
”Me? The personal guard?” Junior Leopard was distracted for a while and then he answered, ”I had no idea. The general hasn't told me yet.”
”Then you may have a look.” Xu Yong gave the letter to Junior Leopard. He read the letter carefully and his expression was not as unpredictable as other people's and he remained surprised. Then he calmed down.
After reading the letter, he gave it back to Xu Yong and asked, ”Teacher, what's your opinion?”
”What about you? Would you like to be his personal guard? ”
”I'd love to. But, I haven't finished my apprenticeship yet !” Junior Leopard felt a little embarrassed, ”What's more, I'm a disciple of the Wu Family.”
”Hahaha!” Xu Yong laughed, ”Junior Leopard, I declare that you have finished your apprenticeship!”
”Ah!” Junior Leopard couldn't believe it, looking at Xu Yong blankly.
”Don't be so surprised,” said Xu Yong. ”Your power and cultivation are both beyond my expectation. Actually, I have nothing left to teach you. You just need to keep practicing. The remaining depends on what you learn on your own. As for your identity of being a disciple of the Wu Family, it doesn't matter at all. Every year many disciples of the Wu Family will devote themselves to the army to gain fame. Your starting line is higher than theirs. ”
”Yeah, that's right… !”
Junior Leopard was definitely more successful than those common disciples who joined the ranks. Not all people could begin their army life as a personal guard of a Level Three Admiral. Some may make arduous efforts all their life but remain struggling at the lowest level. The senior officer, who they could see, was no more than a commander.
”As long as you are willing to, this thing is nearly over. What we need now is the Family Head's agreement. But, I know he won't have a different opinion.” Xu Yong said.
”Does that mean I will have to stay at Zhonghe City from then on ?”
”That's for sure. Marshal Li defends here, so, as you are his personal guard, naturally you will also stay here.”
”Well,” Junior Leopard scratched his head shyly, ”So I will be farther away from my home. My teacher, I want to go home to see my family. And, I also need to finish something first.”
Xu Yong nodded his head in agreement, ”After being a disciple of the Wu Family, you haven't gone back in years. And, it will be more difficult for you to go home if you become a personal guard of Marshal Li. You really need to go home. But, there's no need to worry and your family is well supported by the Wu Family.”
”Thanks a million, my teacher!” Junior Leopard said with excitement.
”But, you need to inform Marshal Li. After all, it is impolite to provide no response after receiving a letter of invitation to be his personal guard.”
”Yes, teacher!”
The following was very smooth. Li Yuan met Junior Leopard's requirements and Junior Leopard was told that it was all right, but only if he came back and reported in six months. And, the reply letter from Wu Yansheng, Family Head of the Wu Family, arrived within five days. He agreed to Li Yuan's requirement, too. But, Wu Yansheng also wanted Junior Leopard to go with Xu Yong to Qinlingjun City, Yunzhou. That was just to reconcile with Junior Leopard's wish and he could do both at the same time.