Gao Wu: My freshman internship was a battle on the front lines.

Chapter 54 Ye Feng deserves the most credit

At the edge of the crowd, three figures stood out conspicuously.

East Rising.

Arui.

Old Hunter.

The three of them stood under a large tree at the city gate, each with a different expression.

Dong Sheng crossed his arms, his face a complex expression.

Arui's mouth was wide open, his eyes were wide like copper bells, and he stood frozen in place as if he had been struck by lightning.

The old hunter held a cigarette between his fingers, the ash burning quite a bit, but he didn't react.

In front of them was a large, temporary screen.

The screen is playing a loop of combat footage transmitted from frontline drones.

In the scene, Ye Feng's figure moved as fast as lightning, weaving freely through the horde of strange beasts.

With each swing of the blade, several strange beasts fell.

Those fourth-tier beast kings who seemed incredibly powerful to them were like paper in front of Ye Feng, one by one with a single strike.

Then, the scene switched to Xuanwu Fortress.

The black-scaled giant lizard charged out of the herd and opened its massive jaws to bite Ye Feng.

Ye Feng drew his sword and charged forward, the blade flashing.

The black-scaled monitor lizard was split in two.

The image freezes.

Arui finally closed his mouth, then opened it again, letting out a dry sound: "Captain... Captain..."

"Hmm." Dong Sheng's voice was equally shocked, filled with disbelief.

"That...is that Ye Feng?"

"Um."

"Is that Ye Feng we just recruited?"

"Um!!!"

Ari was silent for three seconds, then let out a scream. "Oh my god!!!"

His shout attracted the attention of many people nearby.

But Arui couldn't care less.

He grabbed Dong Sheng's arm, stammering, "Captain, did you see that? He cleaved that fifth-tier beast in two with a single strike! Fifth-tier! That was a fifth-tier beast!"

"I saw it." Dong Sheng pulled his arm away from A Rui's hand expressionlessly, but his heart was already churning with turmoil.

"What kind of monster did we pick up?!" Ari was still howling.

The old hunter finally snapped out of his daze from the cigarette burn, shook his fingers, took a deep breath, and slowly uttered a sentence: "Not a monster, but a god."

Dong Sheng didn't speak, but his eyes betrayed his true feelings.

Shock!

incredible!

There was also a hint of...disappointment that was hard to explain.

He recalled the scene when he first met Ye Feng.

That young man was just a newbie at level two, venturing into the wilderness for the first time.

The results of it?

This "newbie" has now become a great hero who saved Jiangcheng.

Dong Sheng gave a bitter laugh.

"Captain," the old hunter stubbed out his cigarette, looking at him, "do you think Ye Feng will stay with our team?"

Dong Sheng remained silent for a long time.

"No!" His voice was calm, as if stating a fact.

"Someone with his strength can't stay in a small team like ours. The Night Watch will definitely have new arrangements, either joining the Breaking Army or leading an elite squad on his own."

Arui panicked: "But...but he's a new recruit!"

"Just because we recruit them doesn't mean they're ours," the old hunter sighed.

"He's a person, with his own path to walk. Our little temple can't contain such a great Buddha as him."

Arui opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately kept it closed.

He knew the old hunter was right.

A person with Ye Feng's strength is destined to be extraordinary.

"Alright." Dong Sheng patted the two on the shoulders, forcing a smile. "Don't be discouraged. Ye Feng used to be in our team. He saved Jiang Cheng, so we're heroes too. You can brag about it later—that Ye Feng was one of our Dong Sheng team members."

Ari and the old hunter exchanged a glance and smiled.

Although the smile looked a bit forced.

Just then, a commotion broke out at the city gate.

"Here it comes!"

"Ye Feng is back!"

"Look, look!"

The crowd parted to both sides like a tide, making way for a wide road.

A military off-road vehicle slowly drove into the city gate.

Armored vehicles and military trucks followed behind, making quite a grand entrance.

The car door opened, and Mr. Zhang got out first.

Then, Ye Feng walked out from the other side.

The crowd erupted in cheers.

Cheers, applause, and screams erupted.

He knew he would become famous, but he didn't expect it to be this exaggerated.

Just then, a dignified voice came from behind the crowd.

"Make way, everyone."

The crowd automatically separated.

The two walked side by side.

The man on the left is in his fifties, with a square face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes. He is wearing a black military uniform with gold stars on his shoulder insignia.

He walked with a steady gait and exuded a powerful aura; wherever he went, people bowed their heads in respect.

Cao Keyuan.

Garrison Commander of Jiangcheng Town.

Peak fifth-tier martial artist.

The man on the right was in his early forties, with a thin face and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, looking like a frail scholar.

Director Zhou.

The Night Watchman, Director of the Jiangcheng Branch.

Both are peak fifth-tier martial artists.

The two walked up to Ye Feng and stopped at the same time.

Cao Keyuan looked Ye Feng up and down.

That look in his eyes was like a cat seeing a fish.

envious!

greedy!

It even carries a desire to possess it.

"well!"

He said one word, not loud, but full of energy, and everyone present heard it clearly.

That one word is already the best evaluation.

The people around stared wide-eyed.

This is Garrison Commander Cao!

A peak fifth-tier expert!

But he was a ruthless person who had once killed a half-step sixth-tier alien beast king.

He usually has a menacing expression on his face.

Now they're being so enthusiastic towards a mere soldier.

Director Zhou pushed up his glasses, hurriedly stepped forward to shake Ye Feng's hand, and pushed Cao Zhenshou aside.

His gaze lingered intently on Ye Feng for a few seconds, then he shook his hands vigorously.

"Major Ye Feng of the Night Watch." His voice was gentle, but carried an undisguised excitement.

"I have already reported your performance to headquarters. The commendation order from headquarters will arrive soon."

"Truly a prodigy of our Night's Watch!"

Ye Feng calmly withdrew his hand and gave a standard military salute: "Thank you, Director Zhou."

Director Zhou waved his hand: "What are you thanking me for? You typed it out yourself."

Cao Keyuan stepped forward and patted Ye Feng on the shoulder.

His hand was heavy, patting Ye Feng's shoulder so hard that it slumped slightly.

"Well done, young man." Cao Keyuan's voice was filled with sincere admiration.

"Three fortresses, Xuanwu Fortress, you alone are worth a thousand troops."

"Commander Cao, you flatter me," Ye Feng said modestly.

"No need for flattery," Cao Keyuan shook his head. "Facts are facts. You saved Jiang Cheng, and Jiang Cheng will not forget you."

He paused, then continued, "I've discussed the reward with Lao Zhou. The specific plan hasn't been finalized yet, but one thing is certain: you won't be treated unfairly."

Ye Feng's heart stirred.

The garrison commander of Jiangcheng said in person that he "would not treat them unfairly," so it must be a generous gesture.

But he maintained a calm demeanor on the surface: "Thank you, Garrison Commander Cao."

Cao Keyuan nodded, patted him on the shoulder, and then turned and left.

He still has a lot of cleanup stuff to deal with.

Director Zhou left as well, leaving behind the words: "Get some rest, I'll come see you in a couple of days."

As soon as the two bigwigs left, the crowd gathered around them again.

Everyone gave Ye Feng a fawning smile.

In the world of martial arts, the strong are respected and the accomplished are kings.

Once you have the strength to fight a horde of beasts by yourself, you will be the most awesome one.

Age, status, and background are all nonsense.

Strength is the most important thing!

Ye Feng was getting a headache from the noise. He scanned the crowd and suddenly spotted three familiar figures.