God of Pets

Chen Guan personally requested to lead a team and brought An Yiqi over as his deputy.

Chen Guan didn't want to deal with the trivial matters that would delay his cultivation. Instead, going out to hunt Secret Spirits and level up his pets was a fine opportunity, and who knows, he might even acquire some pets, Secret Techniques, Secret Skills, or Secret Treasures.

His own level was rising relatively slowly, so raising his pet's level first could provide some security.

The battlefield here had already been swept by the main corps, without any Third Awakening Secret Spirits, which was different from what Chen Guan had initially thought, making it relatively less dangerous.

Ji Nanhong naturally had no objections, as Chen Guan didn't have the capacity to command the whole situation; leading a team could still aid her.

Chen Guan left the camp to find Leng Zhe, while Ji Nanhong picked a few more people from the team, but no matter how much she tried, she couldn't fill even ten captain positions, not to mention deputy roles.

While she was worrying, a soldier reported that Jiang Qiemo requested an audience.

Ji Nanhong was slightly taken aback, as Jiang Qiemo wasn't on the list of the Pioneer Corps this time. She didn't know why he was here to see her.

Ji Nanhong personally came out to greet him, and Jiang Qiemo explained his intentions directly: "I want to join your team and train in the Qilin Mountain Range. Is Commander Ji willing to accept me?"

Ji Nanhong was overjoyed: "If you're willing to come to me, that would be excellent."

However, Ji Nanhong quickly felt a bit troubled, unsure of what position to offer Jiang Qiemo.

Considering Jiang Qiemo's reputation, placing him as the Corps Commander was more than suitable; ideally, he should be given the Vice General position, but she didn't know Jiang Qiemo's command abilities.

"Commander, just giving me a captain position is sufficient. I'm willing to charge into battle for the commander, and that's my purpose here," Jiang Qiemo perceived Ji Nanhong's thoughts and spoke directly.

"That would be too much of a grievance for you." Ji Nanhong relaxed, knowing that with Jiang Qiemo charging at the front lines, the speed of clearing Secret Spirits would greatly increase.

"Since Commander Ji has accepted me, could you also accept us together?" Jiang Tianqing came over with Yun Bihua and Ximen Ding.

Ji Nanhong was even more delighted, as Jiang Tianqing was a versatile talent. Whether it was personal ability, internal affairs, or team command, he was top-notch in all aspects. Having someone like him join her team immediately boosted Ji Nanhong's confidence.

Ji Nanhong believed that these people sided with her because the Jiang Family didn't want the Xiu Family to control the Celestial Court Army, which increased her happiness.

Chen Guan found Leng Zhe, initially thinking he'd have to persuade him, but to his surprise, Leng Zhe agreed immediately with just a word.

"Joining Ji Nanhong's team won't have any impact on your family?" Chen Guan asked curiously, wondering why Leng Zhe wasn't conflicted at all about this issue.

"The Pioneer Corps is just a temporary team, and Xiu Haofeng doesn't equate to the Xiu Family. I just want to hone myself and let others see my abilities," Leng Zhe said calmly.

Chen Guan understood that Leng Zhe saw this as an opportunity to stand on the opposite side of Xiu Haofeng, and then defeat Xiu Haofeng's team to make the Xiu Family see his abilities and value, enabling him to gain more opportunities within the Xiu Family in the future.

Leng Zhe didn't dilly-dally, and packed up his belongings to go with Chen Guan to the Black Cavalry's camp.

Ji Nanhong didn't expect Leng Zhe to actually come, further increasing her joy as what seemed uncertain before now appeared as a team rich in talent.

However, she remained a bit hesitant, worried about any issues with Leng Zhe, after all, he was a member of the Xiu Family.

"Leng Zhe is usable, particularly valuable within the Pioneer Corps," Chen Guan reassured Ji Nanhong, who eventually appointed Leng Zhe as Vice General.

Jiang Tianqing and others had no objections, as they were aware of Leng Zhe's command abilities.

Just when the corps was about to set out, Duan Shulin also showed up. Although his reputation wasn't prominent, Ji Nanhong, on Chen Guan's recommendation, reluctantly gave him a captain position.

Chen Guan mainly applied for his small squad to act as a vanguard force entering the Qilin Mountain Range, as the main corps ahead had already cleared the Third Awakening Secret Spirits, making this area relatively low-risk.

Those entering early, though facing some risks, were the first to enjoy the diverse high-quality Secret Spirits within, making them the first contacts.

Chen Guan and An Yiqi led a thousand-man force into the Qilin Mountain Range. With over a thousand Second Awakening Cultivators, they could slay a vast number of Secret Spirits with a single charge. Even ordinary Third Awakening Secret Spirits couldn't withstand such an assault, getting pierced to death within moments.

"Captain...a Third Awakening Black Qilin was spotted ahead..." The scout reported hastily, hinting a sense of panic in his voice.

The Qilin Mountain Range was named so because real Qilins existed here, though most were common Qilins with impure bloodlines.

This Black Qilin, though not a purebred, was among the more pure-blooded Qilin species and was considered of Unparalleled quality.

"A Third Awakening Unparalleled Black Qilin, how did such a formidable one slip through?" Everyone's expressions changed drastically.

The corps wasn't afraid of ordinary Third Awakening Secret Spirits, but a powerful Third Awakening Unparalleled Secret Spirit like the Black Qilin posed a threat the thousand-man Second Awakening Corps might not contain. It had the power to annihilate the entire corps.

An Yiqi clicked his tongue: "Should we report this?"

"It's merely a Black Qilin, killing it is effortless, no need to report." Chen Guan was, of course, unwilling to share such benefits with others.

He would never give away an Unparalleled Secret Spirit, which he found hard to come by.

"Brothers, would you join me in slaying the Black Qilin?" Chen Guan turned to his soldiers asking.

Momentarily, no one answered, all staring blankly at Chen Guan.

It would be one thing if it were an ordinary Third Awakening Secret Spirit, but facing an Unparalleled Black Qilin, wouldn't they just be sending themselves to death? Even if they managed to kill it, it would come with severe losses, with more than half of them possibly losing their lives.

Being chosen for pioneering and then acting as the vanguard was already tough enough; no one wanted to risk their lives like this.

"Willing to follow the captain!" An Yiqi shouted loudly, trying to rally the troops.

Yet, still, none of the soldiers behind expressed a word, remaining silent.

An Yiqi wanted to berate them, but Chen Guan gestured for him to hold his tongue.

Chen Guan could understand the soldiers' perspective. Had he been them, he wouldn't opt to risk his life either.

"Brothers, since you are unwilling to hunt the Black Qilin, then these benefits shall be mine alone," Chen Guan said and summoned the Ghost Eye.

The crowd was shocked to see such an enormous Ghost-Eyed Python; giant Secret Spirits possessed natural strength and physical advantages, generally exhibiting strong combat prowess.

Moreover, this Emperor Vein Ghost-Eyed Python was wholly purple-gray and crystal-clear, akin to being carved from agate, and along with its massive form, it reared its head like a divine dragon, exuding an intimidating aura.

Chen Guan dismounted and directly rode on the back of the Emperor Vein Ghost-Eyed Python.

"An Yiqi, you stay and hold the line. I'll be right back." Chen Guan ordered An Yiqi to stay put, while he rode the Ghost-Eyed Python toward the Black Qilin's location.