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Chapter 1317: Chapter 989: Loving What You Do

Jiang Yuan glanced over, and indeed, the selection was meticulous; at the very least, everyone was tall and robust.

While one group was battling hard at the front, the other ghosts extended their arms outside the attack range, taking deep breaths, trying to absorb as much of the polluted air as possible to restore their health bars.

When the frontline group couldn’t hold on anymore, another group could be dispatched in time to replace them.

Thus, except when the monster makes everyone retreat, it ensures there are always ghosts trying every means to deplete the boss’s Life Energy. Even if some member’s health bar isn’t sufficiently restored and they accidentally perish, they will soon resurrect in the flames.

"Elder Scholar is indeed impressive; these ghosts are advancing and retreating with organized tactics, worthy of commendation." He watched as the final sliver of the boss’s health was about to run out, nodding with a smile to express praise.

"Actually, I just simply grouped them and didn’t manage so meticulously," Elder Scholar said with a laugh, stroking his beard, "the detailed grouping, strategy formulation based on different monster characteristics, all of these were done by Qi Baijun.

I must say, he is truly a role model in dedicating himself to his work. Since becoming a ghost, he turned his mind around and has been wholeheartedly leading the ghost army to constantly improve; as you see, isn’t he the one charging at the forefront?"

Indeed!

Qi Baijun had lost the arrogance he had when he was a Protector, his health bar was not full yet he bravely led the charge, which was somewhat moving.

"Didn’t you promise him to be the Commander, standing above all but you? Why is he still personally leading the troops?"

"That’s what makes Qi Baijun valuable!" Elder Scholar’s face was full of appreciation, his voice slightly lowered, "He said that no great general became famous by cowardly hiding behind soldiers. To be a Commander that convinces subordinates, one must lead by example, only then does one have the confidence to enjoy high treatment. If one purely relies on authority, sooner or later they’ll be kicked down."

After pausing, he chuckled and said, "At the very least, with Qi Baijun’s conduct, I wouldn’t want mediocrity to climb over his head. Courageous, strategic, understanding one’s situation and knowing how to act, this one is extraordinary."

Jiang Yuan squinted slightly, watching Qi Baijun lead the charge. Elder Scholar gave a "hey" and then sighed, "What a pity, why couldn’t he resist falling into the dark path? If not for that, with Qi Baijun’s talent, he would certainly achieve something in Cultivation!"

"Isn’t this fine? His cleverness backfired trying to take shortcuts down the dark path, but it led me to capture him, providing you such a capable Commander, saving lots of trouble." He laughed, "Otherwise, you’d have to stay here for ten days or so."

"That is true! A good general is more valuable than a million soldiers, but..." Elder Scholar broadly smiled, suddenly realizing his excitement was misplaced, terribly wrong!

He shouldn’t let Jiang know there are ghosts better than him, for if Jiang favors Qi Baijun further, and that guy uses this chance to climb up, wouldn’t it mean he risks losing his divine status?

Sensing the rapidly shifting emotions, Jiang Yuan slightly curled his lips, assuring him with a Calming Pill, "Many generals are easy to find, but a commander is hard to come by. With someone as insightful as Elder Scholar commanding, I won’t worry about matters in the Ghost Realm anymore.

But, you also have to be cautious.

Other ghosts don’t have the same rapport we do, make sure you’re not deceived by them. Especially with Qi Baijun’s high reputation, he might be hard to manage, and it’s necessary for Elder Scholar to keep him in check, let them know who is the real boss!"

Elder Scholar secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that fortunately, Jiang is someone who values old ties and is truly a good person, even reminding him not to be deceived by treacherous ghosts.

"You’re absolutely right, it’s my oversight. Qi Baijun is quite shrewd, possibly harboring some mischief, I will definitely keep a close watch so he won’t cause troubles!"

Meanwhile, under Qi Baijun’s command, all the ghosts swarmed forward, grinding the last few drops of health from the boss to death.

The flame giant roared impotently, fell to the ground, and vanished.

Amid the sea of flames, a slew of shining loot exploded all over the ground, then Jiang heard Qi Baijun excitedly yelling, "Seal! Indeed, a new seal was found!"

All the ghosts envied it considerably; a seal can be exchanged for five thousand Merit, allowing a sumptuous life and good rest for several days.

But alas, the one who seized the seal was none other than the Commander Qi Baijun, so no ghost dared to dispute over the loot, resorting to frantically picking up the silver glittering good stuff on the ground, submitting to Elder Scholar in exchange for some Merit.

Qi Baijun offered the seal with both hands, Elder Scholar in turn presented a total of seven seals and the loot obtained from battling the monster to Jiang Yuan.

[Instance Quest 1: Find the lost seal in the current area, completed. Reward: Building Upgrade Card +1 has been distributed]

[Do you want to bind the Earth Seal and purify the current area?]

[Instance Quest 2: Find the lost seal in the current area, completed. Reward: Weapon Upgrade Card +1 has been distributed]

[Do you want to bind the Earth Seal and purify the current area?]

[Instance Quest 3: ... Reward: Skill Upgrade Card +1 has been distributed]

[Instance Quest 4: ... Reward: One-acre Spirit Field Upgrade Card +1 has been distributed]

[Instance Quest 5: ... Reward: Weapon Upgrade Card +1 has been distributed]

[Instance Quest 6: ... Reward: Special Material Gift Pack +1 has been distributed]

[Instance Quest 7: ... Reward: Skill Upgrade Card +1 has been distributed]

......

With seven Earth Seals in hand, Jiang Yuan watched the string of messages scrolling through his vision, not immediately binding them for purification of the Flame Sea instance.