Fists that can subdue mountains and rivers, martial arts that can lead to immortality!

"Thanks to the terrifying energy contained within this rare species, it won't easily rot or deteriorate."

"Otherwise, the mountain road would have become rotten and smelly after more than half a month."

"However, this guy probably feeds on Asura grass. Although he eats other things, the aura of Asura grass on his body is too strong."

The reason why Jiang Wangzu hasn't touched the flesh and blood of this strange beast for so many days is precisely because of this.

This guy actually ate Asura grass, which is highly poisonous.

After being used in medicine and alchemy, it can neutralize the toxicity.

However, even a martial arts master like Jiang Wangzu couldn't withstand chewing on Asura Grass dry!

But this guy not only withstood it, he should eat it regularly.

So, over time, how many toxins must have accumulated in this guy's body?

If you were to eat a bite of its meat, you might just ascend to heaven on the spot!

Jiang Wangzu also knew that the flesh of some strange beasts was edible, but some strange beasts were naturally poisonous and could not be eaten.

However, after special processing, their muscles, bones, flesh, and blood can be used as medicine or to make poison.

As for what use this guy is, we'll have to wait and see after Little Fairy Doctor examines him.

Pan Huaijin was overjoyed at Pan Zhen's return!

"Ah Zhen!"

"I'm so glad you're alright!"

"If anything were to happen to you, how could I face your grandfather in the afterlife?"

Pan Huaijin patted his nephew's shoulder hard and said happily.

Then he bowed deeply to Jiang Wangzu and said with great gratitude:

"Thank you so much, Mr. Jiang, for saving my Pan family!"

"Without Mr. Jiang's strong support, the Pan family would be completely finished!"

"As long as the Pan family exists, we will serve Mr. Jiang to the death whenever he commands us!"

On the way back, Pan Zhen also learned from Wang Hu about what had happened to the Pan family recently.

If it weren't for Jiang Wangzu's heroic efforts to turn the tide, the Pan family would probably not exist anymore!

"Mr. Pan, you flatter me."

"Cangwu Province and Yunnan Province have now returned to the hands of the Pan family."

"I wonder what Master Pan's plans are?"

Jiang Wangzu quickly helped Pan Huaijin up and suddenly changed the subject.

"This... naturally means stabilizing the situation in both provinces, while simultaneously sending troops to Lingnan Province to support Commander Leng!"

"Next, we need to negotiate with Chu Xiongfei, who is hiding on Nanqiong Island. Even if he can't return to the Pan family's command, we absolutely cannot let him get involved with the Southern Warlord Alliance."

"Once the Pan family recovers its strength, it will naturally have to compete with the allied forces of the southern warlords!"

Pan Huaijin pondered for a moment, then spoke.

He didn't know what Jiang Wangzu meant by asking these questions.

However, he still shared one of his impromptu ideas.

"What Master Pan said was all mature and prudent."

"But a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and the Southern Revolutionary Army cannot be without a leader for a day either."

"In my opinion, the most important thing now is to contact the various units of the Southern Revolutionary Army, determine Old Master Pan's successor, find a new leader for the Southern Revolutionary Army, and seize the moral high ground so that we can have a legitimate reason to fight!"

Jiang Wangzu said meaningfully.

"Does Mr. Jiang have anyone in mind?"

Pan Huaijin glanced at Jiang Wangzu, feeling somewhat uneasy.

He was genuinely afraid that Jiang Wangzu would reveal his name, and even more afraid that Jiang Wangzu would mention someone he shouldn't.

How will he refuse then?

"How is Pan Zhen?"

Jiang Wangzu spoke up.

"Ah Zhen?"

Pan Huaijin was taken aback at first upon hearing this, then smiled broadly and said:

"Hey Zhen, it's me!"

"Ah Zhen is a proper graduate of a Western military academy and a modern soldier."

"Ah Zhen is the old man's handpicked successor!"

"It is only right that he becomes the new leader of the Southern Revolutionary Army!"

"I wholeheartedly agree!"

Yes!

Mr. Jiang came all the way from Shanghai just for Ah Zhen!

Now that the Pan family's situation has calmed down and their army has been regrouped, although they have suffered heavy losses, they are still a dominant force in the southeast.

If this third son of the Pan family were to seize the high position and then pass it on to his own children and grandchildren, wouldn't everyone's investment be wasted?

Essentially, Jiang Wangzu had his eye on Pan Zhen, not Pan Huaijin.

Just like his grandfather, who designated Pan Zhen as his successor, and his third uncle was to assist him.

However, he wasn't jealous at all.

Before Jiang Wangzu arrived, the Pan family was in constant danger of being wiped out, which caused him a great deal of trouble.

He asked himself more than once what he would do if the old man were still alive.

He also knew perfectly well that he was simply not cut out to be a revolutionary leader.

Now that he has handed over the reins to his eldest nephew, he has no objections whatsoever!

"Brother Jiang, Third Uncle, I...I'm still too young."

"Besides, I'm just a regimental commander in the revolutionary army. How could I suddenly become the leader of this revolutionary army?"

Pan Zhen was also shocked upon hearing this. He looked at Jiang Wangzu and then at Pan Huaijin, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

"Ah Zhen, you're the successor handpicked by the old man!"

"My grandfather was assassinated by those bastards from the Southern Warlord Alliance. Every time I think of my third uncle, my heart aches!"

"But Third Uncle is incompetent; he can't beat those bastards at all."

"So you have to live up to expectations!"

Pan Huaijin patted Pan Zhen on the shoulder and said in a deep voice.

"Brother Pan, I know your abilities, and I believe in them."

"At thirty, you're no longer a child."

"The Southern Revolutionary Army has suffered heavy losses and needs a young, capable, and resourceful person to lead them out of their predicament."

"I wonder if you've noticed what the foreigners are doing."

"Western and Japanese devils are eyeing our great new Republic of China with covetous intent."

"But we've been constantly sparring with each other. If this continues, we'll really become colonies of the West and the East, just like the countries of Southeast Asia, or even face national extinction!"

"Therefore, I will fully support you in winning this battle and bringing all eighteen southern provinces under your control. Even if we cannot completely take over all the territory, we must at least become the sole ruler of the south and command all the heroes!"

"The Great New Republic needs you, so don't underestimate yourself!"

Jiang Wangzu's tone was as heavy as a thousand pounds, which immediately made Pan Zhen feel the pressure.

"good!"

"Since Uncle and Brother Jiang trust me so much, I'm willing to give it a try!"

Pan Zhen said in a deep voice.

"In that case, you will be in charge of retaking Yunnan Province and cracking down on bandits there, as a division commander in the revolutionary army!"

"You must quell all the unrest in Yunnan Province as quickly as possible, and recruit soldiers here to continuously strengthen your forces, expanding your division to around 30,000 men."

"Then, as the commander of the new recruits of the Southern Revolutionary Army, you will lead troops out of Lingnan Province to support Leng Feng and recapture Lingnan. At that time, you will have no shortage of fame, achievements, or status."

"I'll help you finish this quickly!"

Jiang Wangzu said in a deep voice, and in just a few words, he arranged everything perfectly for Pan Zhen.

Next, Pan Huaijin telegraphed the entire army, directly arranging for Pan Zhen to serve as the commander of an elite brigade, and with the help of Jiang Wangzu, he captured several cities in succession.

Pan Huaijin swiftly promoted him to division commander and gave him full authority over all military and political affairs in Yunnan Province.