Urban Peerless Expert

"What's going to happen?"

"Hehe, it's definitely going to be a good thing!"

"Since it's about the top fifty military merits, it must be about rewarding achievements. Do you even need to guess? Don't forget, our Team Leader just got promoted to Vice Corps Commander. He also mentioned just now that he still is basically on his own, needing everyone's support…"

"Ah, I get it! Are we getting promotions?"

"It might be promotions or some other rewards, but either way, it's definitely a good thing."

In the large conference room, dozens of people were discussing eagerly, each of them impatient.

In the room next to the conference room, Lin Chen was staring at Chen Shuihe: "I'm now promoted to Vice Corps Commander, and I won't be resuming my role as the Captain of the Third Squad. I've recommended you to the Corps Commander to take over as the Captain of our squad, how do you feel about that?"

Chen Shuihe's eyes widened, filled with joy and excitement.

He had been the Vice Captain of the Third Squad for a long time, exhausting his every effort for its development. However, his own abilities were limited and it was hard for him to bring substantial development to the team, which struggled tremendously until Lin Chen came along. Under Lin Chen's command, the Third Squad had transformed and fought battle after battle, washing away its former dullness and shining brilliantly.

Chen Shuihe bowed with his hands clasped: "Thank you for your trust, Team Leader. The Third Squad will always be your squad. If you think I can do it, I will risk my life to take good care of the Third Squad for you!"

Lin Chen said with a laugh: "Don't rush to thank me yet. I also have three large team leader positions available. Logically, I'm the team leader and you are the vice team leader. Me being promoted to Vice Corps Commander, it shouldn't be a problem for you to be a large team leader..."

Before Lin Chen could finish, Chen Shuihe took the initiative to speak up, interrupting him: "Team Leader, you know best about your own affairs. If I really had great capabilities, the Third Squad wouldn't have been in such a bad state initially. If I become a large team leader, I definitely won't manage well. Wouldn't that embarrass you?"

"I am most familiar with the Third Squad. I have limited capabilities and lack initiative, but I can continue to manage the Third Squad according to the methods you used before. I reiterate, the Third Squad will always be your squad!"

Lin Chen said with a laugh: "With the opportunity to be a large team leader, you still prefer to be a small team captain?"

Chen Shuihe chuckled: "Being the Captain of the Third Squad is much better than being a nominal large team leader."

Lin Chen chuckled lightly and didn't persuade further. In fact, based on his understanding, he had already anticipated Chen Shuihe's choice, which was why he had directly recommended him for the Third Squad Captain.

Lin Chen turned to look at Chi Ya: "Chi Ya, I give you two options. First, you can choose to be promoted to become a small team captain. Second, you can be transferred to the Corps Staff headquarters to serve as a military staff officer dedicated to assisting me..."

Chi Ya without hesitation replied: "Team Leader, I'll go with you!"

Lin Chen said with a laugh: "Good!"

The role of a corps staff officer doesn't have direct command over soldiers, but its position within the corps is definitely not lower than a team captain, so Lin Chen didn't elaborate.

Lin Chen turned his head to look at Master Floating Cloud: "Master…"

Master Floating Cloud bluntly said: "I'll stay in the Third Squad."

Master Floating Cloud's choice was not beyond Lin Chen's expectation. After all, most of the powerhouses in Dragon Mountain Sect were in the Third Squad, and as the strongest in Dragon Mountain Sect, Master Floating Cloud naturally hoped to take good care of them.

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "That's exactly what I mean. The Third Squad will draw some people, but not too many. As the benchmark of the First Corps, their formidable combat power must be maintained, so Master, you will stay in the Third Squad temporarily as the Vice Captain, well, consider it a temporary appointment."

Master Floating Cloud had no interest in being an officer, but now that he was a Quasi-Saint, assigning him as a temporary Vice Captain was a way of showing respect to him.

Master Floating Cloud stroked his long beard and said with a laugh, "As long as I stay, everything else is up to you."

Chen Shuihe quickly expressed his stance, "Senior, we will need more of your help with the affairs within the team."

Master Floating Cloud said with a laugh, "I'm just here temporarily; just call me anytime you need help in a fight, I'm not good at other things."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Apart from the three team leaders and fifteen small team captains, I also have twenty slots for trusted aides. If anyone wishes to follow me, they can consider this, but I must remind you, a trusted aide doesn't hold any rank, not even comparable to small team captains or vice captains."

After discussing and agreeing on a unified opinion, Lin Chen and others went to the large conference room, spoke about the promotion he was going to have and the confirmed changes in duties, and finally revisited the matter of filling the vacant positions of team leaders and trusted aides.

"Anyone with ideas can come and talk to me. After all, if capable persons step up, and if not, don't be discouraged. We don't know how long the Immortal Demon War will last, as long as we keep making military achievements, there will always be opportunities."

Everyone immediately became excited, three large team leaders, fifteen small team captains!

Being a large team leader means commanding ten thousand corps soldiers, and even being a small team captain means leading a thousand, we are just soldiers now, isn't this a huge leap?

Lin Chen let everyone think it over and come to find him after making a decision.

In the following days, Lin Chen was busy talking with his subordinates, and finally listed all interested persons, then judged by their military exploits, strength, and abilities, eventually coming up with a list.

These outstanding members of the Third Squad were not necessarily keen on becoming large or small team captains. On the contrary, many were willing to follow Lin Chen and become his trusted aides.

Everyone regarded Lin Chen as their lifesaver, leader, and an object of worship. Now having the opportunity to follow and closely protect him, they were naturally very willing.

Seizing this opportunity, Lin Chen also added Chu Jiaxue, Nalan Wushuang, Gu Yuexi, Yao Xuanji, Shang Wenyao, Zhuang Susu, and Bai Manmei to his list of trusted aides.

Lin Chen consulted Jiang Yunfeng about the arrangement for Chu Jiaxue and Nalan Wushuang, both Quasi-Saints. Jiang Yunfeng expressed that they were Lin Chen's family, and it was up to Lin Chen to arrange for them, and if the corps needed their help, he would ask for their assistance.

Lin Chen naturally had no objections; he was previously worried that Jiang Yunfeng might request the Quasi-Saints around Lin Chen.

Although Chu Jiaxue and Nalan Wushuang were both Quasi-Saints, and could easily obtain a distinguished position within the War God Mansion by showing their status, this was not what they wanted. They only wanted to fight alongside Lin Chen to protect him and their other family members.

They indeed wanted to contribute to the Immortal Realm, but compared to the safety of their family, the safety of the Immortal Realm seemed not so important, especially after the conversation between Lin Chen and the Great Wilderness Saint. They felt like their perception had shattered.

Now, having learned the truth about Gu Yue's pursuit and killing from Lu Yunfeng, they became even more cautious towards Qingluan Immortal Monarch or even the Immortal Emperor. The idea of dedicating themselves to the War God Mansion naturally faded.

Everyone's thoughts were unanimous; we fight here, not for the War God Mansion, nor for the Immortal Emperor, nor for the Immortal Realm, but for our own future!