First Try as a Liutenant

I wake up earlier than the other men, to have some time alone for cultivation again... I come to the usual place.

While walking I hear some noise behind the trees and decide to follow it...

After a few meters I can finally see the source of such noise.

"A fox...?"

It is a lot smaller than Wan and more beastly but still elegant,

It stops from walking and looks in my direction bending slightly as a greeting so I approach with light steps to not scare it away...

-Did XianLen send you?- I crouch on my knees reaching to pet its fur

-You can tell him I'm fine... I even got promoted to Liutenant, can you believe it? And, somehow, I rescued a God... But I suppose he already knows that- I smile standing back up and the little fox nods before walking away.

I don't know if the fox was actually sent by the Prince but I like to think so

-I hope he's doing fine there at his residence... All alone...- I sigh before getting back to my flat rock and cultivate.

Once back at the camp I get shown my squadron...

I take a quick gaze at all the men and recognize three right away.

Those who stole my clothes many weeks ago

The three men turns their head toward me and immediately stop chatting as an awkward expression takes the place of their smiles

"Afterall, I will enjoy this position a lot..." I think grinning to myself

-Well it's the woman... I guess we can have a more relaxed training now...- murmur one in the first row

-Relaxed...?! Man you don't know what you are talking about... Some says she crushed the enemy's base all alone!-

-Are you kidding?!-

-No way...-

-It's true, a friend on mine in the other Armada told me so too-

I clear my throat to gain back their attention

-I'm Ying ChangLai, as you all know I'm your new Liutenant...

From now I will be the one responsible of each one of you, whether you fail or win, die or get injured... It is my responsibility!

That's why we'll become the best!-

A few men cheers and others look at me confused

-I'm afraid that if you were somehow hoping for a more relaxed rhythm I will have to disappoint you... But you will end up gaining more strength and, hopefully, unlock your full potential.

My training will be based not just on combat itself but energy cultivation too, which will help to extend your resistance, strength, focus and other abilities... With that being said... Let's begin!-

-Ah!-

...

-You there! Don't lose your focus right at the end!- I yell to a man who drops his sword as a hit meets him

-How is it going?- Qin Luo's voice comes from behind me making me turn around

-Oh It's fine don't worry, why are you here I thought you had...?-

-I gave them a break, it's lunch time amyway-

-Oh... Already? I lost track of time- I tap my head

-It's fine you'll get used to this... So what are you training them on now?- he asks resting his hands on the hips, watching all over the field

-Just some duels, I want to start easy and progressively build up the intensity-

-That's nice then. About your ability... Are you gonna expose yourself?-

I shake my head -I indeed want to train them on the way of Qi... But I won't push them to this point, unless I see some potential. I might not be able to do it anyway, I'm still learning myself...

My goal for now is to make them stronger and have an actual chance against the enemy on the battlefield-

-I see... Well then, I'll see you later-

-Sure- I smile seeing him away to then get back on my men

-Well done everyone... Let's have a break now and get some food-

-Thanks Sir! ... Miss! Uhm...-

-Don't worry about that, just go- I let down my weapon and proceed to remove my upper part of the armor before heading to eat too...

...

-Would you look at that... Our new Liutenant back from their first training- smirks Qin Luo toward me as I roll my eyes before seating down beside him -No need to decant it so much-

He chuckles looking at the other men around us

-Someone died for me to be here, Qin Luo...- I add in a much more quieter voice, he only place an hand over my tight with a long and deep stare, before getting back tho his conversation with the other men...

After some time we are left alone

-I hope you don't think that's the only reason-

-What are you talking about?- I somehow have an idea but I just want to make sure

-You earned that merit. It's not only because we had an, uhm... Empty spot-

-Well...-

-Oh come on!- he stands up -You are literally one of the best here if not The Best! You have perfect planning skills and fighting too, let's not talk about your other abilities nor your strength and determination!-

I jolt in my spot as he almost yells all those "compliments" for everyone to hear

-I get it, I get it... Calm down now- I pull on his wrists making him seat again -I do too think I earned a few things, don't worry... I'm just doubtful of having came to this point thanks to my abilities only.

If it wasn't for that plan and the "empty" spot I would never have been a Liutenant, we both know this... I guess it just would have looked too weird to everyone if I didn't got rewarded, so this is why-

He clenches his fists -You are right and I hate it-

-Uh... Nevermind now, I have men to train...- I sigh with closed eyes and the grip on my forearm gets my attention back

-Need help?-

-It's fine don't worry, I'll just have to write down an actual schedule tonight... I'm too unprepared-

-Mhn- he lets go getting more relaxed -Oh! Almost forgot,

We are about to send a man back to the Capital with a few letters and reports, do you have anything to send?-

-Will there be written something about my plan in the reports...?- I ask with an ashamed tone.

I completely forgot about the reports! I just focused on my actions and didn't even thought that the Emperor would have been informed.

Actually I barely thought about the existence of an after... But anyway...

He nods

-Oh well... I suppose I own a few explanations to my family then...- I sigh facepalming and Qin Luo laughs

-Well you sure do haha! I can already imagine your brother's reply-

-Don't even tell me... He could very much come here and drags me back by the ear... Oh God...- I stand up taking my bowl -Well then, I'll see you later-

-Sure- he smiles before going back to his own men