Chapter 627: Statement
Ling Zhan planned to enhance his secondary profession levels when he had free time.
Of course…
These plans needed to be executed slowly, step by step, without rushing.
"Captain Ling…"
At this moment, Zhou Xue’er had already led her team over.
When they saw that not even bone fragments were left of the dozen or so Earth Ghost Generals, they showed no surprise.
Captain Ling’s actions, you’d get used to it.
After all, Captain Ling’s enemies rarely had good outcomes.
"Collect all the skill books, equipment, and items here, and store them in the Ninth Squad’s warehouse. Later, whoever performs well can be directly rewarded."
"Additionally…"
"There are also many dropped items from the ghost slave mobs in the entire city. Anyone who wants to scavenge can go take a look; it’s all free and ready to collect. If you don’t pick them up, they’ll be left for the regular legion soldiers."
"Summarize the overall merits and distribute them evenly among everyone when reporting."
"If anyone has objections, let them come directly to me."
Ling Zhan spoke calmly, nodded at Zhou Xue’er, then tapped his toes and flew out of Drak City under the awe-filled gazes of everyone.
They knew Captain Ling was going to scout the surrounding terrain and see if there were any stragglers.
Listening to Captain Ling’s words.
Everyone looked at the glowing orb of light in Zhou Xue’er’s hands.
It contained all the skill books, equipment, and items.
The value was not low.
Adding everything together, it was probably worth tens of millions of Sacred Crystal Stones.
Yet, in this man’s eyes, he didn’t even bother to look at them and just gave them away.
This level of perspective…
Everyone present couldn’t guarantee they could do the same.
"Deputy Zhou, has Captain Ling always been like this?"
Someone cautiously asked.
"Yes, Captain Ling only takes materials. Other skill books, equipment, and items are basically left for us to take. He doesn’t mind."
"For better items, he asks me to store them in the Ninth Squad’s warehouse for rewarding outstanding members later."
"And since Captain Ling came, the average merit value of all our Ninth Squad members has skyrocketed, and now all our members are on the regional rankings."
Zhou Xue’er nodded in response.
"Hiss…"
As soon as she finished speaking.
The entire crowd gasped!
This Ling Zhan… treats his team members too damn well!
Sharing merits equally was one thing, but giving away such valuable spoils of war?
For a moment.
The other reserve squad captains felt countless needle-like stares piercing their backs.
Truly a thorn in the back!
They couldn’t be as generous as Ling Zhan.
Not only couldn’t they, but sometimes they even acted selfishly, taking most of the merits for themselves!
Before Ling Zhan came, the team members endured in silence.
But now.
Seeing the treatment of the Ninth Squad members and their nearly overflowing happy smiles, they couldn’t help but feel envious!
Sometimes…
It’s not about fearing anything but fearing comparison!
If the Ninth Squad members were treated the same as them, they wouldn’t think much of it. After all, every captain did the same, and private appropriation of merits was normal.
But when a captain like a breath of fresh air suddenly appeared, it spelled trouble.
Everyone could clearly see the comparison between them.
If someone else were the Ninth Squad captain, the other reserve squad captains might have united to pressure and exclude that person, forcing them to join their ranks of private appropriation.
But the problem was that this person was Ling Zhan!
Even the commanders of various nations treated this talent with utmost courtesy!
Were they to pressure and exclude him?
Did they have a death wish?
But now.
Such a true model of a captain stood here.
Like a mirror.
Reflecting the ugly selfishness of these captains.
Feeling the needle-like stares on their backs.
The captains couldn’t bear it anymore.
"Ahem!!"
"Starting today! My squad from the Rhine Duchy will learn from Dragon Kingdom’s Ninth Squad Captain!"
"Merits will be shared equally! Provided everyone performs their duties diligently. Anyone found slacking will not only forfeit their merits but will also be kicked out of the squad!"
"Additionally…"
"Spoils of war will be used as rewards for outstanding performers in the squad!"
The captain of the Rhine Duchy’s squad was the first to relent.
"The Orc King’s Court will do the same!"
"The Forest of Elves has no objections…"
Soon, one reserve squad captain after another voiced their stance.
They had no choice!
If they didn’t, their team members would revolt!
Even worse…
If they didn’t take a stance, their members might leave en masse to join the Dragon Kingdom’s Ninth Squad!
After all, they could still fight forbidden zone monsters in any squad.
Zhou Xue’er looked at the captains voicing their stances and shook her head in silence.
She didn’t impose any moral high ground.
Neither did Ling Zhan.
She merely shared the Ninth Squad’s treatment and distribution methods.
Without asking other squads to follow suit.
It could only be said…
This wave was entirely driven by ‘public opinion’.
Yet the reverence and admiration for Ling Zhan from all squad members deepened.
At this moment.
Drak City had entered a rare state of peace.
But above the nine heavens, the battle among Tier 4 powerhouses continued.
General Lost was single-handedly facing three opponents with level 100 combat power!
Above the nine heavens, lightning flashed and thunder roared. The terrifying aftershocks, strong enough to instantly kill level 90 powerhouses, spread, shattering the dense cloud layers and revealing the moon.
"Haha! Multi-Mouthed Woman! Jade Bottle Man! Bloodthirsty Child! Your strength is nothing special!"
"I advise you to hurry up and retreat!"
"Drak City has already been conquered by our army!"
"When our reinforcements arrive, you three will have no escape!"
At this moment, General Lost held the Thunder God’s Staff, stood atop thunderclouds, surrounded by divine lightning. Behind him, the phantom of an ancient Thunder God loomed, making him appear like the true Thunder God of the Nine Heavens.
On the opposite side.
Multi-Mouthed Woman could no longer maintain her human form, turning into a flesh monster covered in mouths. Yet under the bombardment of divine thunder, she remained unscathed, and her aura continued to climb.
In contrast, Jade Bottle Man, with a level just over 100, and Bloodthirsty Child appeared more disheveled.
Jade Bottle Man’s bottle showed signs of cracking, and the Little Child’s skin was scorched by the thunder.
Clearly.
Even with these three level-100 combatants joining forces, they were still at a disadvantage against the renowned Thunder Mage God.
Meanwhile, Multi-Mouthed Woman glanced down at the ground, her gaze seemingly piercing through the infinite distance, taking in the scene of Drak City.
Seeing the destruction of the Earth Ghost Generals and ghost slaves.
She spat out a bitter “Damn it.”