Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Its effects are surprisingly good. The gecko that was lying lifeless on the stretcher for more than half an hour is now full of energy and radiant!

The gecko looked at Zuo Chang with some shame on its face and said sincerely, "Zuo Chang, I'm really sorry! I abandoned you and ran away in the armory earlier, which was really disloyal... That Ma Wen is too strong, I am no match for him."

Zuo Chang harbored some resentment.

However, he didn't intend to show it. Putting himself in the gecko's shoes, he would run away too.

Namarvin—

Is it something that ordinary adventurers can fight against?

Once the Ghost Back is opened, it doesn't care about anyone. With each punch, even gods and ghosts are terrified, and no one can get past it!

Although……

He is now a corpse in a ditch, killed by the combined forces of Zuo Chang and the other two.

Zuo Chang laughed and said, "The situation was dire at the time, and there was no point in you staying. By leaving, we both survived! Senior Gecko, you left well!"

"Haha! That makes some sense!"

The gecko chuckled, finding the young man increasingly pleasing to the eye, and couldn't help but consider recruiting him.

He began by asking, "Zuo Chang, where are you working now?"

"I don't belong to any organization yet."

"Oh! Your skills are amazing! Why don't you come work for us? Commander Eagle is a man of great talent and ambition. He once served under a legendary figure and had a truly remarkable career. It wouldn't be a waste of your talent if you joined his ranks."

Zuo Chang sensed the gecko's high regard for Commander Eagle and couldn't help but ask, "Under the legendary commander? Which legendary one?"

The gecko smiled slightly and said four words: "General Heavenly King!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zuo Chang felt a current run through his body, and his whole body trembled!

He couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise, exclaiming, "Who?!"

The gecko laughed heartily: "Surprised, aren't you? I was just as surprised as you were when I first heard about this!"

"...Is it that Heavenly King General?"

"Which other Heavenly King could it be? It's that legendary figure who fought against the gods!"

It makes sense now.

Everything is going smoothly now.

Zuo Chang recalled how Commander Ying had been both crying and laughing earlier, and it all seemed to make sense now.

For a moment, he didn't know what to think or what expression to make.

"Gecko, you're being nosy again. You know perfectly well that the person General Eagle hates most in his life is that damned general! What kind of legend is he? He's nothing but a heartless tyrant!"

A voice rang out at the doorway.

Zuo Chang looked up and saw Centipede walk in. His expression was somewhat displeased: "Commander Eagle worked like a slave, doing everything he could for the development of the community. And what was the result? Heh, after General Tianwang gained power, the first thing he did was to discard him like a used tool, getting rid of capable subordinates like Commander Eagle and favoring treacherous villains like Blood Rose!"

What is this statement?

Etc., etc.

Zuo Chang held his head; he was a little confused.

The centipede didn't say anything more; she came mainly to check on the gecko.

The two continued their conversation, leaving Zuo Chang standing to the side.

Zuo Chang chewed on the news he had just received and finally pieced together some clues—

General Eagle was once his entourage.

He was mostly in charge of Sky City, and after the community was upgraded to four digits, he dismissed them.

Having figured this out, he began to fidget uneasily.

I really don't remember anything about Eagle Commander or anything like that.

Zuo Chang had no idea who he was or what he had done. He desperately wanted to go back to Blood Rose and ask her what was really going on!

"I didn't know at the time, and my actions were indeed inhumane. But we were still ruler and subject, so surely it wasn't necessary to resort to violence... Centipede said that Commander Eagle hates me the most? Could it be... that I betrayed Commander Eagle's trust and his loyalty? He was once so devoted to me?"

Zuo Chang was unwilling to speculate in extreme directions.

It's not that I can't think of it, it's that I choose not to.

He even felt that it was best if Commander Eagle still harbored some old feelings for him.

When the time was right, he prepared plenty of gifts, visited the man, and poured out his heart about his past troubles.

Although Commander Ying was resentful, seeing Zuo Chang's sincere attitude, he put aside his grudges, and the two men reconciled, which became a popular story!

If things could develop like this...

That would be wonderful!

Zuo Chang coughed, attracting the attention of the gecko and centipede.

He said, "General Tianwang is cruel and ruthless, a tyrant, but I've heard he's extremely kind to his followers. Centipede, what did General Tianwang do to Commander Ying? How could he harbor such deep hatred?"

"Humph."

Centipede snorted coldly and scoffed, "Where did you hear such an outrageous claim? Zuo Chang, let me tell you—General Tianwang is impatient for quick success and extremely ruthless! If you are a true genius, you will indeed live comfortably under his command; but if you have no ability, you are nothing but a beast of burden in his eyes! All the hard and tiring work will be yours, and you will receive no benefits whatsoever!"

Zuo Chang subconsciously wanted to wipe his sweat.

Centipede's words hit the nail on the head, directly revealing Zuo Chang's true nature as a player.

He thought for a moment and asked, "So... Commander Ying came to 96511 to deal with Qian Wuyi? This Qian Wuyi claims to be the rightful successor of the Heavenly King General, but I don't know if that's true or not."

The centipede, unconcerned, spoke up: "I'm sure you've seen those two dungeon records. The commander-in-chief came here mainly to achieve great things. Dealing with money is useless... it's just a small goal on the road to hegemony. The commander-in-chief's ambitions are far greater than you imagine!"

The gecko laughed and said, "So, Zuo Chang, do you want to join us?"

How do I join?

Zuo Chang felt that fate was truly wondrous.

He once commanded only a few hundred men, but in the upgraded world, he now has tens of millions. And now, he's encountered Blood Rose one minute and Commander Eagle the next.

Next…

Will General Misato and the Holy Maiden of Time also make appearances one after another?

He shook his head and said, “Senior Gecko, my ambitions lie elsewhere. I am actually a writer, and I came to 96511 only to gather material, and I will definitely leave in the future… I’m afraid I cannot accept your invitation.”

"Oh!"

The gecko felt a pang of regret, yet also thought it was normal.

Zuo Chang is highly skilled, so it's perfectly normal for him to be looking to sell himself for a higher price.

To think that an invitation would be enough to recruit them is wishful thinking.

The gecko then said, "I see...that makes sense. Zuo Chang, it's getting late, we won't disturb your rest any longer!"

Zuo Chang followed Feng Gu through the drainage pipes for a long time. It was pitch black now, probably around 8 or 9 p.m.

At this moment, I am not only physically exhausted, but also feel mentally strained. My mind is a complete mess, and I just want to be alone.

He forced a smile and said, "See you tomorrow, Senior Gecko."

Chapter 69 Love, Separation, and Unrequited Love

At midnight.

Zuo Chang lay on the bed, his eyes wide open, not sleepy at all.

What is this thing called?

He sighed softly, got up and sat on the edge of the bed, looking out at the dark night.

There is no hatred without a cause in this world.

Zuo Chang felt—

Even if he had wronged Commander Ying, it wasn't a matter of killing his father or stealing his wife. It shouldn't be an unsolvable problem, right?

It's not impossible to turn hostility into friendship if we communicate properly!

But he also knew that his thoughts did not represent the truth.

Zuo Chang had absolutely no idea what kind of person Commander Ying was or what he had done. He didn't even remember that he was one of his subordinates.

What if Commander Ying truly devoted himself wholeheartedly to Zuo Chang's cause, regarding it as his lifelong ambition, and worked tirelessly and selflessly for it, only to have Zuo Chang kick him aside after enjoying his dedication?

Zuo Chang put himself in his shoes and realized that he couldn't accept this easily.

For example, there might have been unpleasantness during the breakup, or there might have been other hidden reasons, and General Eagle might have been wronged.

or……

Is the fact that "Zuo Chang doesn't remember Commander Ying" the root of Commander Ying's hatred?

Zuo Chang tapped his forehead, deciding it was best not to reveal anything.

Everything will be decided after we return to the Heavenly King City and discuss it with Blood Rose. Perhaps Blood Rose knows the inside story.

Judging from Commander Ying's behavior, he probably doesn't think Zuo Chang is the Heavenly King General; he just thinks Zuo Chang and the Heavenly King General look alike.

This is also normal.

Who would have thought that their "enemy" would appear so brazenly right in front of them?

It's only the Four Realms!

A sleepless night passed in a daze.

"Dong dong!"

The next day, Zuo Chang was awakened by a knock on the door.

He opened the door and saw Commander Eagle's smiling face: "...Commander, what brings you here so early?"

General Eagle looks radiant and full of energy!

After yesterday's analysis, Madam Yaotai and Xia Li approved of Commander Ying's plan, believing it was worth a try.