God of Pets

Hearing this name, everyone showed a look of astonishment.

Xiu Haofeng is from the Xiu Family, and now Deputy Commander Xiu is the second most important figure in the Celestial Court Army after Commander Ji. How could these people afford to provoke such a person?

If Xiu Haofeng really wanted to deal with them, let alone joining the Celestial Court Army in the future, even staying in the Reserve Team would be a problem.

"We have no grudges or enmity with Xiu Haofeng and have never offended him. Why is he targeting us?" the team leader asked with a frown.

"Then you should ask him." Bu Changning's gaze turned to Chen Guan.

His first task upon arriving here was to disrupt the mutual trust within Team 17.

Hearing Bu Changning's words, everyone's eyes turned to Chen Guan. Offending the Xiu Family was no small matter, and no one would want to be dragged down because of others.

Even if Xiu Haofeng had to consider the reputation of the Xiu Family and military rules and didn't make a move against them in the Reserve Team, he definitely wouldn't let them enter the regular army.

Chen Guan frowned in thought. He had already connected with Xiu Yingmei, ostensibly Xiu Yingmei's man, so why would someone from the Xiu Family target him?

However, on second thought, he felt this wasn't impossible. The deal between him and Xiu Yingmei likely wouldn't be easily shared with others, possibly not even told to anyone. So, if Xiu Haofeng didn't know about this, it was also normal for him to target him due to Ji Nanhong's influence.

"You know what you say," Chen Guan said indifferently.

Xiu Haofeng's issue wasn't difficult to resolve; he would find a quiet moment to contact Xiu Yingmei and have her solve the problem.

"Bu Changning, go ahead, what exactly is going on? If there's any falsehood or intentional slander, and someone can break one of your legs, I wouldn't mind helping with the other." The team leader stared at Bu Changning and said in a deep voice.

"What's there to say? He's Ji Nanhong's lover. Do you think the Xiu Family would let him off?" Bu Changning said without hesitation.

The reason Xiu Haofeng told him this was to reveal Chen Guan's true identity.

Otherwise, people might think Chen Guan had some kind of background, treating him favorably everywhere. It shouldn't be that easy for him, and this way others would also know that Ji Nanhong himself was messing around outside. When the Xiu Family fights for power in the future, this counts as a crime, giving the Xiu Family a rightful reason to act.

Everyone was once again taken aback and turned to look at Chen Guan.

Even the team leader's expression turned somewhat odd, looking at Chen Guan and asking, "Captain Chen, is what he said true?"

"More or less, but the word 'lover' is a bit inaccurate. I prefer the term 'boyfriend,'" Chen Guan didn't deny it, as denying such things was pointless.

For a moment, everyone was at a loss. They initially thought Chen Guan had some kind of background but didn't expect it to be such an unreliable one.

It's widely known in the Celestial Court Army that Xiu Jie Ming wanted to marry Ji Nanhong, yet Chen Guan got involved with Ji Nanhong. It would be strange for the Xiu Family not to go after him mercilessly.

Many people had a sudden change of heart, and those who initially wanted to stand with Chen Guan now instinctively distanced themselves from him.

Everyone knows that the Ji Family is currently relying on Commander Ji to hold on, already like the sunset at dusk, while the Xiu Family is on the rise, gaining favor in front of the Chief Judge.

For these nameless individuals, getting caught in the conflict between the two families might mean an unknown and potentially fatal outcome.

They didn't dare leave the Reserve Team and wanted to join the Celestial Court Army, but none of that mattered compared to their lives.

"Captain Chen, sorry, I just remembered something at home, I need to make a phone call first." Once one person left, soon more followed.

Before long, only Chen Guan, Shi Zhimen, An Yiqi, and Bu Changning were left.

There was a flicker of unnoticeable delight in Bu Changning's eyes. Now that Chen Guan was abandoned by everyone, it would be even harder for him to complete the Gold mission.

"Team Leader, if you have something to do, you should go too," Chen Guan said to Shi Zhimen.

Shi Zhimen smiled: "I'm the deputy leader of Team 17, naturally I need to serve Team 17, obeying the leadership and completing the squad's tasks. That's my duty. You said we should complete the mission together, so of course, I'll go with you."

Chen Guan nodded, then looked at An Yiqi and asked, "Why aren't you leaving?"

An Yiqi chuckled: "I grew up eating from the communal pot in the Veteran's Court, without close relatives, without worries or attachments, so there's nothing to be afraid of. Anyway, I want to complete the mission; otherwise, there won't be any resources or benefits in the future, which is worse than killing me."

They were all adults, with their own choices, and Chen Guan didn't want to dig into their reasons.

"What else did Xiu Haofeng say? What other conspiracy does he have?" the team leader continued to ask Bu Changning.

"Aren't these enough? If Chen Guan can't complete the mission, he'll be removed from his position as captain. His reputation will be ruined, he won't get resources, and even if he gets into the Celestial Court Army, he'll lack a critical resume, making it hard to directly become an officer. Moreover, Xiu Haofeng won't let him get into the Celestial Court Army, and there will surely be countless more methods waiting for him."

After Bu Changning finished, he looked at Chen Guan and said: "Now if you want to break the impasse, there's only one way, to complete the Gold mission. Unfortunately, you can't complete it, but if you're willing to meet one of my conditions, I might help you complete at least two of the Gold missions."

"Like you are now, what help can you offer?" An Yiqi looked at Bu Changning's broken leg and asked.

Bu Changning said coldly: "Previously, when I went to see Xiu Haofeng, there was one time he had to go out temporarily. I saw a report in his office, detailing how three teams fought the Millennium Ghost Emperor, the Emperor Vein Ghost-Eyed Python, and the Underworld Blood Phoenix, along with evaluations. At the end, there was an analysis chart that identified the weaknesses of the Millennium Ghost Emperor and the Emperor Vein Ghost-Eyed Python."

Both the team leader and An Yiqi were overjoyed to hear this. Right now, there were only a few of them left, making the task almost impossible to complete. If they could know the weaknesses of the Millennium Ghost Emperor and the Emperor Vein Ghost-Eyed Python, there might still be a chance to try.

The team leader was just about to ask Bu Changning if it was true and what his conditions were, when Chen Guan said coolly: "It's a pity you didn't become an actor."

"You think I'm lying to you? Look at me now, what could I possibly lie to you about?" Bu Changning's eyes flashed with a trace of panic, unsure which of his words had a problem.

Clearly, with Chen Guan cornered, what he said should be his last lifeline, something anyone would choose to grasp onto tightly.

"Fool," Chen Guan sneered: "Did you really think that Xiu Haofeng broke your leg and sent you here to perform a bitter act, and you could still go back? Being sold and still helping the seller cry out to sell yourself, fools like you are rare throughout history."

Chen Guan's words struck Bu Changning at his core, at his fear, at what he dreaded most. It was brutally exposed and nearly unhinged him instantaneously.

"He wouldn't..." Bu Changning started to speak but realized he misspoke, and it was too late to remedy it.

The team leader and An Yiqi glared at him angrily, wanting nothing more than to skin and dismember him; such a vile being, even turning him into minced meat wouldn't satisfy their hatred.

They couldn't conceive of such a person existing in the world.

Chen Guan stopped them, and said calmly: "Let's go and do the mission. Such trash isn't worth dirtying our hands. His fate is already sealed, and he has no future. We have a bright future ahead, let's not bury ourselves with fools."

"Just the three of you thinking you can complete the mission? Dream on. You call me trash, we're of the same stock, so what are you if I'm trash? Whether I have a future is uncertain, but you surely have none. Fail to complete the mission, and you're doomed. Plus, Xiu Haofeng won't let you go; you're all dead, you're all dead..." Bu Changning completely broke down, roaring hysterically at the backs of the three, with blue veins bulging on his face and neck, looking extremely ferocious and terrifying.