nyslfriends Chapter 22 Huge Gains
Chapter 22 Huge Gains
"Squad Leader Lu, the count is out. You killed 21 ordinary scouts, 8 of whom were intruders. You have earned a total of 53 taels of silver and 29 merit points."
The quartermaster looked up, his face showing astonishment.
Then he continued, "Iron Falcon, you killed twenty-eight people. Each Iron Falcon's head is worth ten taels of silver, totaling two hundred and eighty taels of silver. Each person is worth five merit points, for a total of one hundred and forty merit points."
"As for the warhorses, each one is worth thirty taels. Twenty-eight fine steeds from the northern barbarians are worth eight hundred and forty taels. In addition, there are weapons and armor. How about I give you a total of one thousand two hundred taels?"
This time, Lu Yuan alone earned so much silver. It can be said that his net worth has increased significantly after this battle. Most importantly, his merit points have exceeded one hundred.
That means he can serve as a centurion.
This position is very important to Lu Yuan right now. Becoming a centurion means that he will have more energy and time to cultivate, and he can also lead more troops when he goes out.
This is definitely a good thing for him.
"Whoosh!"
The crowd erupted in an uproar. Lu Yuan had become famous overnight. He had single-handedly killed more than twenty Iron Falcons. His combat power was terrifying.
"I heard that the young tiger only killed seven or eight Iron Falcons before returning wounded. Lu Yuan really showed off this time."
"Who can argue with that? With increased strength, the Northern Frontier is likely to produce some famous generals."
......
Discussions arose around them.
"Make way, everyone make way."
Just then, someone pushed through the crowd, and several figures squeezed in.
It was Zhou Hongling. Although she was a woman, she stood out from the crowd, with only a few people able to match her height.
He approached the table, examined the nameplate, and then carefully scrutinized the head before turning to ask, "It is indeed Iron Falcon. Who killed him?"
Zhou Ming, who was next to her, also looked over anxiously.
To be able to kill so many Iron Falcons, one's talent and strength must be top-notch.
In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Lu Yuan.
The other party bowed and clasped his hands, saying, "Sir, it was I who did it with my brothers."
"Lu Yuan!"
Zhou Hongling's voice involuntarily rose.
Then, somewhat disbelievingly, he asked, "Is it just you and your men?"
"Yes, sir. We were originally going to deal with a group of Northern Barbarian scouts, but we ran into this Iron Falcon. One of our men was killed, and only a few of us are left," Lu Yuan said in a deep voice.
Zhou Hongling then began to examine him closely. Although he was only sixteen years old, his body had already grown up and he was no shorter than her. Moreover, he was even more robust after putting on his armor.
He has a sunny and rugged appearance, exuding a heroic spirit.
Zhou Ming also looked over, and he was equally surprised. Was this the Lu Yuan that his niece had mentioned to him?
After scrutinizing him for a moment, he said, "You're only at the Body Tempering Realm, how could you possibly kill so many people?"
"My lord, everyone's combat strength is different, and I have some knowledge of military formations."
Lu Yuan said softly that he did not know this person, but since he could stand with Zhou Hongling, he must be an important person.
Zhou Ming fell into deep thought, his gaze towards Lu Yuan becoming somewhat intense.
"You can kill so many people, which is enough to prove everything. We are not questioning you, we are just a little curious. You just got back today, so take a good rest after receiving your reward. Come to the Captain's Mansion first thing tomorrow morning." Zhou Hongling looked at Lu Yuan for a moment and then said with a smirk.
Finally, one of my own men has proven himself worthy.
After Lu Yuan clasped his hands in response, he took the silver he had exchanged and went with Wei Yong and the others to the armory.
This contains many cultivation resources, which he currently lacks.
"You've all earned quite a bit of silver now, so pick out some pills. If you can enter the realm, they'll be very beneficial for your future advancement."
Lu Yuan looked at the cultivation resources on the table and addressed Zhang Gun and the others.
"Yes, I'll listen to you, sir," Zhang Gun replied, and began to carefully select his items.
Lu Yuan then focused his attention on a bottle of pills called "Tiger Soul Pill".
This is considered the best pill available in the current armory for those in the Body Tempering Realm. There are only three pills in a bottle, but their effects are extremely good.
One bottle costs fifty merit points; if you use silver, it costs one hundred taels.
After glancing at it, Lu Yuan didn't hesitate and directly used his merit points to buy two bottles. Not only was the "Tiger Subduing Stake" very effective, but it was also very effective for the "Golden Bell Cover".
It is specifically designed for experts in body refinement.
Once you've used up this, you should be able to break through.
After exchanging the pills, he said goodbye to Wei Yong and the others who were still selecting cultivation resources, and then left.
I have too much stuff with me, so I should put it back as soon as possible.
Along the way, many people cast their gazes at him. This time, Lu Yuan became famous. Within half a day, everyone in Icefield City knew about him.
Although everyone knew that his satchel was bulging with silver, no one dared to make a move. Not to mention that he was a squad leader in the city guard, his strength alone made him someone that ordinary people couldn't even dream of.
After returning to the alley, I opened the door and went inside.
Lu Yuan casually threw his things on the ground and started a fire. He had been away for two days and it was freezing cold without a stove.
Summer hasn't arrived yet.
In northern Xinjiang, things are only a little better in the summer.
"Zzzy."
Just as he lit the stove, took off his armor and soiled clothes, and changed into them, the door was pushed open.
It was Xiao Hua who entered. Upon seeing Lu Yuan, her eyes lit up, and she said, "Brother Yuan is back."
"I just got back. The house is a mess. Please have a seat. The hot water will be ready soon," Lu Yuan said with a smile.
Xiao Hua did not stand, but began to heat the kang (a heated brick bed) in Lu Yuan's room.
After the house warmed up again, she picked up the armor and dirty clothes together and headed towards her own home: "I'll wash these for you first, they'll be almost dry by tomorrow."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony," Lu Yuan grinned.
Xiao Hua rolled her eyes at him and walked out the door.
Lu Yuan boiled water, preparing to take a good bath. After two days of fierce fighting, he was not only exhausted, but also extremely dirty.
Next door, Xiao Hua had just returned to her room when she noticed something was wrong. She hadn't looked closely on the way, but after unfolding the clothes, she discovered that Lu Yuan's armor and clothes had many tears.
Moreover, it was already stained with blood.
"Oh no, Brother Yuan is injured."
Her mother noticed the armor and clothes at this moment and said with some concern, "She took more than one blunt force blow; she must be seriously injured. This child is too reckless."
Then, after looking at Xiao Hua, whose eyes were brimming with tears, he pondered for a moment and said, "Have him come over tomorrow. I need to have a good talk with him. His life is his own; how can he risk it like this?"
He spoke with a serious expression.
Xiao Hua didn't speak, but just nodded, and then began to prepare the wooden tub for washing clothes.
Just then, Wei Yong and his group, having just finished selecting the pills, were stopped by people from the Commandant's Office and summoned to Zhou Hongling.
Moments later, they were assigned to different rooms and questioned about the battle by different people.
It wasn't that Zhou Hongling suspected anything.
Lu Yuan's actions this time were truly unexpected, and she wanted to know the specific details.