Looting the life force of demons to forge a golden body Martial God
Chapter 162 - 150: Bestowing Honors and Discussing Merits

Chapter 162: Chapter 150: Bestowing Honors and Discussing Merits

Chu Feng and Dong Hu chatted as they walked, only to discover the lounge tucked away in the quietest corner of the first floor, a bit further ahead were the bustling offices.

People in military uniforms were bustling in and out of the offices, looking extremely busy, but each person would smile and nod slightly as they passed Chu Feng.

The respect and enthusiasm in their eyes when they looked at him were exactly like how Dong Hu had looked when he first met Chu Feng.

Seeing this, Dong Hu deliberately slowed down and whispered to Chu Feng,

"Our warriors in the Demon Extermination Army have fewer ulterior motives than outsiders and respect those willing to fight heroically for the Human Race the most.

"Now, you are the young hero personally recognized by the commander, and the respect you are shown is well-deserved — don’t be embarrassed.

"The commander often has a saying on his lips: if the warriors have bled, they shouldn’t shed tears anymore.

"All the good things in the world are deserved by the warriors.

"And the respect and love from our fellow beings is sweeter than sugar, willingly driving us to die in battle for the Human Race."

Chu Feng nodded to show understanding, pondering Dong Hu’s words, and gradually an indistinct impression of Lian Shi Ping emerged in his mind:

Open and direct, protective of his own.

It was clear why even a brash man like Dong Hu was so submissive, always quoting ’the commander says’.

...

Dong Hu led Chu Feng to the door of the commander’s office; there seemed to be some conversation inside.

He knocked gently on the door, calling out loudly, "Report! I have brought Chu Feng! Please, Commander, your instructions!"

The words rendered Chu Feng’s expression strange, as if he felt like he was being led to an execution ground.

The conversation inside halted and was promptly replaced by a hearty voice with a smile, "Let Chu Feng come in."

"Yes!"

Dong Hu turned the doorknob, not looking inside, and bowed slightly inviting, "Mr. Chu Feng, please come in."

"Thank you."

Chu Feng took a deep breath, suppressed the surge of nervousness in his heart, and walked in through the door.

In the room, four or five soldiers in military uniforms sat on sofas and chairs, but Chu Feng’s attention was instantly captured by the robust man sitting in front of the desk.

In his perception, although the robust man at the desk had a kind face, his aura was overwhelmingly powerful.

It was only slightly weaker than Nie Yan’s aura that first day he arrived at Yan University.

He was taller and more robust than Chu Feng, nearly bursting out of his military uniform.

The dark skin appeared as though forged from steel, giving an overall very oppressive vibe.

His features were rugged and fierce, only slightly softened by the gentle smile on his face.

’So this is Commander Lian Shi Ping, exactly as I had pictured in my mind.’

Gathering his thoughts, Chu Feng loudly declared, "Yan Capital University’s new student of the year 102, Chu Feng, reporting!"

Commander Lian Shi Ping burst out laughing at those words, "Good lad, so full of confidence, I like kids who are bursting with Vitality, Energy, and Spirit!

"Please take a seat, junior."

Commander Lian Shi Ping pointed to the chair in the middle of the room.

Junior?

Chu Feng immediately realized that Lian Shi Ping must also have graduated from Yan Capital University.

The cordiality in Lian Shi Ping’s demeanor and the address as ’junior’ slightly relaxed him.

With this attitude and the added familiarity, he likely wouldn’t face any unnecessary difficulties this time.

He accordingly responded, facing the scrutinizing glances of many in the room, and confidently walked to sit in the chair in the middle.

Everyone, seeing his unassuming yet dignified demeanor, curved their lips in a satisfied smile.

After he sat down, Lian Shi Ping glanced at the others, who suddenly began to rise slowly.

Chu Feng, surprised, also stood up, feeling the tension building up inside him again, somewhat puzzled,

What’s this, trick the dog into the lair for slaughter?

Then he saw everyone’s expressions turn solemn at the same time.

Lian Shi Ping picked up a badge from the table, strode over to Chu Feng, and pinned it on his chest.

He then stepped back, saluted militarily, and announced with a deep voice,

"Martial Artist Chu Feng: you took the lead in this battle, protecting over a thousand of our soldiers while inflicting significant damage on the enemy forces, contributing greatly to our victory.

"As decided by the research of the Eastern War Zone, we hereby bestow upon you the rank of Honorary Captain as a form of commendation!

"Colleagues, please show your gratitude to the hero who led our army to victory!"

Finishing, he surprisingly led the way in bowing slightly towards Chu Feng!

Seeing the others also bow slightly towards him, Chu Feng felt a warmth in his eyes, quickly blinking to hold back the tears.

But inside, he felt a warm glow, filled with an inexplicable surge of vigor.

He longed to dash out immediately and wreak havoc on the Iron Chain Demons!

"Damn it, these guys must be playing mind games with me, right!"

...

Once Chu Feng managed to calm his racing heart, Lian Shi Ping and the others straightened up and sat back down.

Chu Feng felt he should say something at this moment, so he helplessly said, "Commander Lian, this ceremony is a bit too grand, it really startled me.

"I’m just a rookie, why do I deserve such an honor!"

Lian Shi Ping waved his hand, smiling at him: "Sit down, sit down.

"What grand ceremony? In wartime, everything is simplified, and your award ceremony was simplified too. I feel it’s somewhat unfair to you.

"And those demons you killed, their energy cores have been automatically converted into military merits. I was worried that you might not like it.

"But if you say it startled you, I don’t believe it; I think you’ve got quite the guts.

"It’s been many years since our group has had someone charge headfirst into the enemy camp and still manage to come out alive.

Chu Feng scratched his head and laughed sheepishly: "There’s nothing to be displeased about, military merits are more useful to me, they can be exchanged for exclusive resources in the army."

Lian Shi Ping looked at Chu Feng with increasing satisfaction and asked with a smile, "You want resources, right? Come work under me!

"If you’re willing, not only will I ensure you have enough resources, I’ll directly make you a squad leader.

"And you don’t have to do anything else, just lead your brothers forward and kill all the enemies you see!

"Any other issues, I’ll take care of them for you!"

Are you looking for a squad leader, or a leader of a Dare-to-Die Squad?

Chu Feng rolled his eyes secretly and said with a wry smile, "I’ve just entered university. If I’m to choose a path, it’ll have to wait until my junior or senior year."

Lian Shi Ping clicked his tongue in pity: "Yeah, you performed so outstandingly, I almost forgot you’re just a freshman.

"I’ve seen the materials sent by the war zone. You are this year’s martial arts champion, and you’re practicing the cultivation technique of Principal Nie Yan.

"Background-wise, you are truly from a good family.

"Consider my offer seriously once you graduate!

"The doors of my battalion are always open for you!"

Lian Shi Ping joked for a few moments before turning serious: "When I said you made a significant contribution, it wasn’t empty official talk. This credit truly belongs to you.

"The enemy’s attack came too suddenly; many of our warriors were still on leave and couldn’t return in time.

"And the enemy was well-prepared, overpowering us in every aspect.

"If it hadn’t been for your decisive actions, we might have lost many more lives; thus, our gratitude towards you is genuine.

"Additionally, because of you, we have been able to extend our control by thirty kilometers, significantly increasing the survival rate of our soldiers when they return.

"All these achievements will be credited to your academic record, converted into military merits, and can be directly exchanged for martial arts resources at Yan University."

Chu Feng looked puzzled, wondering why the merit of expanding thirty kilometers would be attributed to him. What did that mean?

An elegant soldier nearby, seeing the confusion on Chu Feng’s face and misunderstanding it as doubt about the soldiers’ vacation, explained:

"You know, the environment here is harsh, and having warriors stationed here permanently can lead to many psychological problems.

"Therefore, most of our warriors take turns resting outside, and are only recalled before a major battle.

"After the battle began, to prevent the enemy from disrupting the space and prevent some rats from causing trouble, all entry and exit were prohibited.

"So in this fight, we were really stretched thin.

"Speaking of the defensive line, we now have improved military spatial locators. The technology is still immature and not fit for civilian use.

"But it can greatly increase the chance of limiting our warriors’ landing to within a radius of fifty kilometers.

"Now that the controlled area has greatly expanded, unless our warriors are incredibly unlucky, they can all return safely."

From his words, Chu Feng also understood how the Demon Elimination Army handled reinforcements during battles.

After the elegant soldier finished speaking, Chu Feng scratched his head: "I understand, it is indeed unpleasant to stay in such a damned place for too long.

"I just don’t quite understand why the merit for the thirty kilometers is attributed to me."

Lian Shi Ping laughed and took over the conversation: "Do you remember the last attack that fell from the sky targeting you?

"The leader on their side was shameless, attacking you with the intention of taking down the smaller target. You managed to withstand that attack and even escaped using invisibility.

"At that time, to divert their attention, I used their assumption that they had succeeded in taking you down to force them to agree to push back their line of defense.

"In other words, this advantage was gained at the cost of your ’life.’"

The elegant soldier also laughed: "At that moment, the commander took a big risk to protect your safety, pulling out our last-resort treasure to scare the enemy away."

Chu Feng realized the elegant soldier was crediting Lian Shi Ping for his safety, intending to ensure Chu Feng remembered Lian Shi Ping’s kindness.

No wonder this good-looking guy could sit so close to the front.

Chu Feng gratefully said, "Now I see why my escape was so smooth. It turns out you were covering for me! Thank you for going to such lengths!

"Does that mean I can still show my face around here in the future?"