Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

"Blood Rose and... Cloud-Treading Beast? The Cloud-Treading Beast is a mythical beast, possessing the spirituality to understand people's hearts and minds. Anyone it recognizes can be sensed even from thousands of miles away. So it seems... as long as the other party 'knows of my existence' and is willing to serve, they can be considered my attendant?"

During the game, Zuo Chang did not tame any Cloud-Stepping Beasts.

He had a follower named Bai Lin, known as the Exemplary Knight and the King of Knights, whose mount was the Cloud-Stepping Beast.

"Talents and skills have hidden effects, and incomplete text descriptions are a characteristic of the game... The effective range of Moonlight Guidance probably needs further research before we can reach a conclusion."

As Zuo Chang pondered this, he clicked on Blood Rose's avatar.

As long as it can summon Blood Rose.

Zuo Chang has many things he needs to confirm with Blood Rose.

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Chapter 74 The past is too painful to look back on

"Buzz!"

As the clear moonlight appeared before her, Blood Rose was in the kitchen preparing braised lion's head meatballs.

Undoubtedly, it's still a complete mess.

She reached out and turned off the stove, trying to understand the information that had suddenly appeared in her mind:

Zuo Chang is using moonlight as a guide, attempting to summon you to his side.

Is the general calling me?

Has something happened to them?

Without the slightest hesitation, Blood Rose immediately grasped the clear moonlight. In the next instant, the world turned upside down, and she appeared in Sky City.

"You're here? Hope you didn't cause any delays."

Zuo Chang's voice rang out beside him.

Blood Rose slung the spatula behind her back and said, "Your matter is the only matter. General, what happened?"

What happened...?

Well, how should I put it?

While being summoned, Zuo Chang had already entered Assassination Alley and obtained the "Power Station Key".

Standing in front of the alley, he looked at Blood Rose, who was wearing an apron, and said, "I've run into General Jianli."

"……who?"

“Misato Asuka, I… my ex-wife.”

Blood Rose still didn't react.

After trying to understand, she looked at Zuo Chang's hesitant expression and asked, "Ah. General Jianli isn't dead? How come she's in 96511?"

Zuo Chang also wanted to know.

He waved his hand and said, "The situation is complicated, and I don't understand it either. Not only did I run into General Jianli, but I also encountered one of my former squires—a man called Commander Ying, do you remember him?"

Blood Rose immediately said, "I remember him. Commander Eagle is a seventh-realm adventurer, skilled in using dual swords. He once served under you and was the leader of the 'Sky City Conquest Team'... General, has he done anything to harm you?"

Zuo Chang looked up: "Why do you ask that?"

"After your community upgraded to four figures, you dismissed a large number of squires, including this Eagle Commander. His subordinates were impressed by him, mainly because he caused a scene and made things very undignified."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Chang had a bad feeling.

really!

There's a hidden story he doesn't know!

He asked, "Tell me in detail, explain the cause and effect, especially how he was dealt with in the end?"

"Yes."

Blood Rose nodded and began to explain.

Blood Rose has a very deep impression of the "dismissal incident" from back then.

First and foremost, the root of the problem is that Zuo Chang acted dishonestly.

The fact that the community was able to grow to four figures is certainly due to his effective leadership, but without the hard work of his subordinates, how could it have been accomplished?

The credit can't belong to you alone!

Generally speaking, even if one is very dissatisfied with one's subordinates, one should reward them handsomely at this time, but what about Zuo Chang?

Not long after the upgrade, while the entire community was still immersed in great joy, he began to streamline the troops under the banner of "strengthening the military".

Even Blood Rose felt that the General was acting too hastily.

Even if some of the followers can't keep up, we still need to be tactful. We can gradually marginalize them and quietly replace them, wouldn't that be better?

But the Heavenly King General is a man of his word, and Blood Rose only knows how to carry it out.

Based on the list provided by Zuo Chang, she interviewed each of them individually and announced their dismissals.

It goes without saying how much humiliation and curses she endured during this time.

Even worse, some people believe that this whole thing was orchestrated by that vile bitch Blood Rose, who instigated Zuo Chang to exile meritorious officials in order to consolidate her position as a veteran!

Blood Rose recalled, "The compensation we offered was quite generous. Most people just hurled insults and left with the compensation. Commander Eagle was the first exception. He seemed to have lost his mind and actually attacked me..."

Zuo Chang didn't know what to say.

He asked, "And then?"

Blood Rose lowered her head: "I can understand Commander Eagle's feelings. Commander Eagle is extremely loyal to you, never delays the tasks you assign, and never asks for anything in return... But he was the first to rebel. I was worried that others would follow suit, so I used swift and decisive measures to subdue him, beat him in public, and throw him into prison."

"..."

Zuo Chang closed his eyes in pain!

Blood Rose continued, "After that, I sent people to take good care of him and released him three months later. During that time, Commander Eagle did not say a word. After his release, he refused the generous compensation I had prepared and left the community, disappearing without a trace."

Zuo Chang was already numb.

He paced back and forth, completely at a loss for what to do.

Should we apologize?

What kind of apology can show sincerity?

Zuo Chang put himself in his shoes and thought about it. Given his personality, he was afraid that only if the "Heavenly King General" died tragically under his own blade could he vent his hatred!

Otherwise, forget it.

96511 is no place to stay; let's emigrate somewhere else.

Zuo Chang remained silent with a gloomy face, and Blood Rose immediately tensed up.

She hesitated for a moment, then asked, "General...you met with Commander Ying?"

"I met him. He didn't recognize me and even asked me to impersonate the Heavenly King General."

"Eh?!"

Zuo Chang shook his head and said, "You have no idea what I've been through... The situation is far too complicated now. Even General Jianli doesn't know what's going on. She seems to be heartbroken over my 'death' and says she wants to tear me to pieces. I don't understand her thoughts at all."

"Eh--?!"

Blood Rose was also confused. She asked blankly, "General... what should we do?"

How did Zuo Chang know?

If Zuo Chang had known, he wouldn't have run away!

He pondered for a moment, then sighed and said, "No matter how complicated the situation is, it will eventually come to an end... Rose, please do your best to find out why Commander Ying and General Jianli are here. Only by knowing what they want to do can we find the right solution and see if we can make up for my past ignorance and recklessness."

Blood Rose nodded: "There is no question of hardship, General. To serve you is the meaning of my life."

One should always be positive.

Being proactive means being down-to-earth and doing what needs to be done now.

Zuo Chang composed himself and said, "Moonlight Guidance can only be used once a day, and it lasts for one hour each time. Let's hurry... Rose, have we ever taken risks together?"

Blood Rose straightened her back, a smug look on her face: "I have fought alongside you three times. All three times were on ancient battlefields."

Only three times, is that all?

When I used to play games, I would run at least twenty dungeons a day.

Zuo Chang looked at Blood Rose's proud face, then suddenly stepped forward, grabbed her chin, and kissed her red lips.

"?!"

Da da!

Blood Rose took two steps back, pressing her lips: "General... why all of a sudden..."

Zuo Chang glanced at her: "Don't you like it?"

"No... this subordinate... really likes it."

The sound was faint.

Blood Rose clasped her hands together in front of her abdomen, her fingers twisting together: "...Thank you, General."

Zuo Chang laughed and said, "I kissed you just now to check if your talent has changed. I have a unique technique that allows me to understand a person through kissing. If you like, we can have a little competition after we get out."

"..."

Blood Rose blushed and lowered her head.

She wanted to agree, but was too ashamed to say it.

This once feared secret police officer now looked as shy as a naive young girl.

Chapter 75 Hesitation is a major taboo

The Blood Rose panel appeared before Zuo Chang's eyes.

Name: Blood Rose.