Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Kumarajiva bowed deeply: "General, after leaving you, I immediately came to 96511. Thanks to your guidance, I can be considered a first-rate expert here! I am now the vice leader of the Chief Adventurer Group."

Zuo Chang raised an eyebrow but remained silent.

Kumarajiva continued, “Since your defeat a year ago, everyone has said that you have perished, but I firmly believe that you will not die easily! With the hope that I may still be able to serve you, I have secretly cultivated confidants over the past year. Now, the ‘Second Strategy Team’ under my command is completely loyal to me! If you want to use them, General, just give the order, and all seven heroes of the Second Strategy Team will obey your command!”

As Zuo Chang listened, he finally understood.

He had always had a question, but he was too embarrassed to ask it—why was Blood Rose working for Qian Wuyi in 96511?

Now, the answer is right before your eyes.

Qian Wuyi's use of the title "Heavenly King General" likely attracted a group of Zuo Chang's former followers to come and join him.

This includes Kumārajīva.

Blood Rose must have established itself in 96511 later.

Zuo Chang thought to himself, "In the past five years of gaming, I have made many mistakes, but I have also made some good connections. This person in front of me should be a loyal and righteous person who has been lying in wait in the shadows. He is on my side."

It seems that Qian Wuyi's actions were not entirely bad.

Chapter 97 Why did she appear guided by the moonlight?

Kumo Lie sighed softly and said, "General, you have arrived a little too late... If it had been half a year earlier, not only Chief Rose and I would have been willing to pledge our loyalty to you, but even Qian Wuyi might have sincerely assisted you."

Zuo Chang raised his eyes: "What? Six months later, things have changed?"

"Power and money are poisons that harm the good. After enjoying the taste of fame, many people cannot keep their original intentions."

At first, Qian Wuyi truly regarded Zuo Chang as an idol and worshipped him to the extreme.

This symptom did not appear after Zuo Chang's defeat; it had been present for several years prior.

Kumol said, “General, Qian Wuyi initially admired you very much. Three years ago, when he learned that I had worked under you, he made a special trip to visit me and we talked for a long time! I could feel his respect for you and considered him a close friend, which is why I joined the Chief Adventurer Group to serve him.”

Zuo Chang simply nodded upon hearing this.

Kumārajīva continued, “It’s a pity that people’s hearts are fickle. When Qian Wuyi tasted the benefits of being the ‘legitimate successor’ and gradually gained power, his admiration for you waned, replaced by greed and arrogance. I’m afraid that now, he has no admiration for you at all, and all that’s left is his selfish desire for you to die.”

Zuo Chang turned and asked, "How many people has Qian Wuyi attracted by using my name?"

"Countless. General, countless."

Kumarajiva sighed.

"There must have been eleven adventurers who served under you! And there were at least a hundred other admirers. We even formed an organization called the 'Heroic Pass Society' back then."

Blood Rose spoke up at the right moment: "Of those eleven people, only Kumara can be trusted now. The other ten have either already left 96511, or are wavering and have ulterior motives, and some have even completely defected and are now working for Qian Wuyi."

Zuo Chang didn't react much to this.

Defection is normal.

When Zuo Chang used to play games, his actions lacked a guiding principle and lofty ideals; in fact, they could be described as unjust.

It's already quite remarkable that such a team could produce two loyal and righteous individuals like Blood Rose and Kumara; expecting everyone to be loyal to them is wishful thinking.

Zuo Chang even felt that having one more Kumarajiva was already a great thing!

Like Blood Rose, he was an adventurer at the twelfth realm, making him one of the top experts here.

of course.

These two alone are far from enough. The title of "Heavenly King General" carries not only achievements and honors, but also hostility and resentment.

There are probably thousands of communities destroyed by Zuo Chang.

Running dungeons only yields small profits. If you really want to get rich, you have to take advantage of the "Gift Game" to fight against the city lord, the general in the swap battle, or even the annihilation battle. If you win, you can win everything!

The generals who were defeated by Zuo Chang either disappeared without a trace or went to lower-level commoners to start over.

He has too many karmic connections, so it's only natural that he'd run into a few enemies.

It would be strange if we didn't run into it.

Zuo Chang looked at the two men in front of him and said, "You should be familiar with my past actions. If I were to reveal my banner now, I would likely only face destruction. What we need to do now is to bide our time, accumulate strength, and understand what I mean?"

Kumarajiva understood the importance of making a fortune quietly.

He handed over a file folder and said, “General, the Xiong Guan Society has been disbanded. When it dissolved, I used some tricks to take away most of the assets… They’re all here.”

popping.

Kumolie patted the file bag, and Zuo Chang reached out and took it.

You have completed your monthly task: Be meticulous and thorough.

A prompt appears before your eyes.

Zuo Chang was taken aback. He closed his eyes, looked at the panel, and claimed the mission reward. His remaining evolution points had become 13!

The meticulous attention to detail has been achieved!

He opened the file folder and took out the checks inside:

A face value of 700 million!

Zuo Chang asked in surprise, "Seven million? You can save that much money in a year?"

Kumo Lie smiled slightly: "General, the Xiong Guan Society once had eleven subordinates under your command, each of whom was a top expert in this world! It could almost be said to be the most powerful organization in 96511. Isn't seven million a piece of cake? There is also a property deed in the bag. It is a property that I purchased after discussing with Chief Rose. You can stay there temporarily."

Zuo Chang was deeply grateful and said, "Comrade Jiumo, your loyalty moves me! I am in dire need of capable people right now, and you have come at the perfect time! If I can make a comeback, you can choose any of the positions of the Five Elders or the Five Commissioners!"

Kumarajiva immediately lowered his head: "This subordinate dares not disobey even unto death!"

The three chatted for a while, then Kumārajīva suddenly asked, "General, do you have a general's seal?"

Zuo Chang shook his head: "Not yet. I currently have two plans: one is to upgrade to the seventh realm as soon as possible, and the other is to obtain the General's Seal."

The former is easy, the latter is difficult.

Zuo Chang didn't even know if there were any "wild seal holders" in 96511. If all seven general seals were in the hands of those three lords, perhaps the only way to seize them was through the "Gift Game" mechanism.

Kumara hesitated for a moment before saying, "Before joining the Chief Adventurer's Guild, I was one of the two founders of the Giant Shield Escort. I remember... there was a young man in the Giant Shield Escort who seemed to possess a general's seal!"

Zuo Chang and Xue Qiangwei looked up abruptly, their faces showing surprise.

Blood Rose asked, "Really?"

Kumolie slowly shook his head: "I don't know if it's true or not, but that's what he said himself. However, it was just casual conversation after drinking. When someone asked him about it afterward, he only said that he was bragging while drunk, but that's not true."

Zuo Chang asked, "Who is that person?"

“This… I don’t remember, General, that was several years ago. If you’re interested, I can go to Phoenix City and ask my old buddies.”

Of course I'd be interested.

Everything is ready, except for the seal!

Zuo Chang said, "Whether it's true or false, we should ask. The general's seal is extremely important."

"Yes. I'll set off immediately."

Kumarajiva was an impatient person.

Like Blood Rose, he was excited to serve Zuo Chang once again. Zuo Chang needed him, and he couldn't stay a moment longer, indicating he could leave immediately.

Zuo Chang didn't play games with him and let him go on the spot.

He watched Kumarajiva leave, keeping a watchful eye on things, and immediately used the blessing "Moonlight Guidance".

The specific mechanisms of the moonlight guidance are twofold: one is "knowing of Zuo Chang's existence," and the other is "still being willing to pledge allegiance."

Zuo Chang was willing to believe in Kumārajīva.

Because he was brought by Blood Rose, who was once the chief of the Security Bureau and possessed the max-level skill "Melancholy Blues".

The "loyal ministers" she has chosen will not cause any problems.

But it doesn't cost money to take a look, so one should still be careful.

The Moonlight Guided Follower selection screen expands, increasing the number of followers to four:

Kumarajiva was prominently listed!

The issue is……

Four?

Besides Blood Rose, Cloud-Stepping Beast, and Kumara, there was another person on the selection screen:

See the flying birds!

The last person had a dignified appearance, with a beauty mark under her golden left eye, and exuded the temperament of a Yamato Nadeshiko. Who else could she be but his ex-wife?

Zuo Chang looked horrified, not understanding what had happened.

Why is General Misato in the selection screen?

This is unreasonable!

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Chapter 98: You'll be shocked when I reveal his name.

"General, what's wrong?"

Seeing Zuo Chang's solemn expression, Blood Rose couldn't help but ask a question.

"nothing……"

Zuo Chang shook his head and remained silent for the time being.

He turned to look at Blood Rose and asked, "Did you not tell me about Kumara's existence at the beginning because you were afraid I would feel burdened?"

Blood Rose nodded: "Yes. I'm worried that the general will be swayed by his emotions and ultimately make a choice that doesn't reflect his true feelings."

"This wave is crucial. With the deputy assistant of the Kumārajīva group assisting me, I am more confident."

Blood Rose looked smug and asked, "General, there are a few of your old subordinates who might be worth recruiting. Should I find an opportunity to test them out?"

"...No rush, no rush."