165 Chapter Sense of Crisis (Thirty thousand words in three updates, please subscribe!)_1

"Lord Wen, there's no need for such formalities," Gu Chen said, as he handed the reins of his horse to the soldier standing by and helped Wen Ziyun straighten up from his bow.

Gu Chen also felt it, that Wen Ziyun was treating him with an increased level of respect compared to last time. This was the advantage brought about by the improvement of one's strength, Gu Chen mused silently.

Wen Ziyun said with a smile, "Congratulations to Lord Gu on acquiring the Jade Spirit Ice Liquid and achieving great advancement in your cultivation. It must be just a matter of time before you take up the post of Commander."

Gu Chen shook his head and said, "Lord Wen jests, becoming a Commander is not so easy."

For promotions to such high positions within the Jing Tian Department, there are explicit provisions that one must pass the corresponding assessments or perform exceedingly well to be considered.