Yan has transformed himself with his disguise as Young Noble Han. Wearing a face mask and merchant clothes, there was nothing resembling his previous self, except the build. He scowled at the old man in front of him with a resentful feeling.
"If you want to go to the Yuan Kingdom, you should have gone by yourself. Why did you involve me?" Yan said, annoyed.
The old man, Nanglong Souka, just laughed. "What kind of disguise is better than a merchant's? Besides, I know that you're not one to abandon your friends in need."
"Who would want to be friends with someone as shameless as you? Why don't you go to the Jun family residence and bother that other shameless old man like you."
Nanglong Souka had been called shameless a lot so he doesn't mind it. But upon hearing Yan's words, his brow creased.
"Don't compare me with that shameless old man!"
"..."
Both of them were first class in terms of shamelessness. Yan felt like he could not communicate with someone like him any longer. This old man was getting on his nerves even more as the time passed by. He didn't want to bother talking with him again.
"How long till we arrive at Yuan Kingdom?"
"2 weeks is my estimation. Don't bother me anymore," Yan picked up his book and started reading, ignoring the old man in front of him.
Nanglong Souka felt that Yan and Nanglong Soujin are really similar. No wonder they were close friends. Knowing that Yan wouldn't want to talk with him anymore, Nanglong Souka leaned back and closed his eyes, resting.
...
"Uncle, I know that you have been busy since the war started, but couldn't you at least send someone to fetch me?" Jun Min looked at 'his' uncle who was busy looking towards the map.
"Oh, Jun Hu-Min, you arrived faster than I expected. Did you have some rest?" Jun Hua's uncle, Jun Qing, looked at the pale complexion on his niece's face. His face frowned a little. He knew that Jun Min must have been sprinting to reach this place as fast as possible.
"Don't worry about me, uncle. Has the war started?"
"Yes, and the soldiers on the opposite side have increased even more. There must be some reinforcement from the capital. You rest first, the battle will begin again tomorrow."
Jun Min shook 'his' head. "I need to think of a strategy first, uncle."
"Sleep, this is an order."
Looking at the solemn face of 'his' uncle, Jun Min realized that there was no way 'he' could disobey his order. Normally, 'he' wouldn't have arrived at the border at this time, but because 'he' was rushing, 'he' had arrived even earlier. With a helpless feeling, Jun Min returned to 'his' room.
Jun Qing watched the back of Jun Min leaving. He was surprised to find that the little kid had arrived here even faster than before. During 'his' time in the capital, 'he' shouldn't have been training 'his' horse-riding, could 'he'? Shaking his head, Jun Qing focused on the map again.
"Yasha, tell the Dark squad to gather. Jun Min has returned."
"Yes, Sir."
Jun Qing smiled slightly. Over the years, Jun Min's ability has risen above him and that kid even has a powerful squad under 'him' who was completely loyal to the kid. He was not sure how Jun Min selected them or trained them, but he knows that each of them was dangerous. Having these kinds of powerful people around 'his', he knew that Jun Min was going to be alright.
The Dark Squad was a secret to other people, but within the commanders' ranks, they have long known about this name. Most of the ordinary soldiers would only know that their general is someone under Jun Min. Only upon advancing in their rank would they know that these generals were part of a group named Dark Squad.
"Yabei, has Yamin returned?" Jun Min said upon reaching 'his' room.
A bulky man appeared from the corridor, with a big axe on his back. He bowed respectfully towards Jun Min.
"Replying to Young Master, Yamin hasn't arrived yet."
Jun Min nodded. 'He' had expected it to be so. 'He' looked at the man before 'him', "Your squad won't participate in the first battle. I will use the third, fourth, fifth, and seventh squad together this time. Relay this message to the Dark Squad and have them gather together in the morning."
"Yes, Young Master."
Jun Min stepped into 'his' room as Yabei disappeared again. Dark Squad is the name of 'his' personal squad consisting of 12 people excluding him. Each of the members were people whom 'he' had selected since young. 10 of them were now generals and two of them were assassins, Yamin and Yasha included.
The room where 'he' used to stay was still the same as before 'he' left. The furniture was not moved at all, but there was no dust in the room. The servants must have been cleaning this room diligently and didn't forget to never move 'his' things.
The corners of Jun Min's lips moved up slightly. The first time 'he' got this room, 'he' was shocked by the size. 'He' had been pestering 'his' uncle about it, but 'his' uncle just said that there was no way he could provide a smaller room for 'him'. 'He' could only accept it and use this room since then.
Picking up the things on 'his' table, Jun Min noticed that 'his' training sword was there. The dents all around it have made the sword unrecognizable. 'He' picked it up and sized it up for a moment. It had been a long time since 'he' used this sword because 'he' had never been subjected to train again by 'his' uncle for a long time. After all, 'he' was steadily rising in ranks at that time.
Jun Min put down the war report and laid down on 'his' bed. 'He' could faintly feel that there were several people from the Dark Squad coming and protecting 'his' room from afar. With 'his' keen senses, he kept on watching them for a while before falling asleep because of fatigue.