Qin Wudao did not feel proud of this.
He knew that this was only the beginning.
If he truly wanted to control this battle-hardened legion, to genuinely ease his father’s burdens, and eventually quell the threats from the Alien Domain, there was still much to be done.
For now, the most important task was to improve his own strength and resolve the hidden threat to his father as quickly as possible.
He looked up toward the depths of the Marshal Manor, in the direction where his father, Qin Zhan, was in seclusion healing, his gaze becoming incredibly resolute.
Three days later, Qin Zhan concluded his brief seclusion and summoned Qin Wudao alone to his study.
"Wudao, you have done well these past few days."
"Wang Mang and his cronies had entrenched themselves deeply within the army. Because of my injuries and the ongoing war, I never had the time to purge them thoroughly. It was only right that you took on this task as soon as you arrived."
"Father, you are too kind."
"These clowns deserved to be cleared out. Your son has merely done what needed to be done."
Qin Wudao did not dwell on the matter, instead asking, "Father, how are your injuries, truly?"
Back at the family estate, he had been unaware of his father’s condition. It was only upon reaching the military camp that he learned the truth, and his heart had been filled with worry.
Qin Zhan gave a bitter smile. "Sigh... I couldn't keep it from you, could I?"
"Over these past years, I have crossed blades with the old demons of…
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