God-Level Special Forces Soldier

Chapter 1038: Chapter 1034: A Gift List Reveals True Hearts

The content on the post is not complex or difficult to understand. Simply put, the first half reads like a notice, stating that Beiwu Academy has established a comprehensive cooperative relationship with Wind Blade Valley and arranged for people to be stationed there.

Although the wording is cautious and conservative, the higher-ups of Heartbreak Valley understand that it’s a subtle way for Beiwu Academy to send a message to everyone... From now on, Wind Blade Valley is under my protection. If anyone dares to touch them, ask me for permission first!

This naturally makes everyone feel extremely heavy, as it means that Wind Blade Valley has relied entirely on Beiwu Academy. Even if war arises in the future, Beiwu Academy’s involvement would be entirely justified, and no one could find any fault with it.

Upon reading the first half, Xu Ming’s expression immediately turned somber. He had just claimed that Beiwu Academy was unlikely to provide much help to Wind Blade Valley, only to be met with a slap in the face, leaving him feeling humiliated!

However, if the first half of the post made everyone feel serious, then the second half stirred immense anger and fury...

Because Beiwu Academy had actually proposed a marriage alliance on behalf of Tao Zhenghao, the Sect Leader’s son from Wind Blade Valley, and the proposed bride was none other than Sun Miaohan, Xu Ming’s prized disciple.

The word ’proposal’ is used because the content of the post appeared very sincere, giving an impression of utmost sincerity at first glance. But when viewed alongside the first half, it no longer seemed like a proposal, but more like a threat.

For a moment, the higher-ups of Heartbreak Valley were filled with righteous indignation...

”The actions of Beiwu Academy and Wind Blade Valley are utterly despicable, truly redefining my understanding of shamelessness!”

”It appears that Wind Blade Valley must have paid a hefty price to latch onto Beiwu Academy’s thick thigh, to the point where Beiwu Academy is willing to propose to us... Tsk tsk, quite impressive.”

”This content obviously intends to threaten us, do they really think Heartbreak Valley is made of clay?!”

...

Unlike the others’ indignation, Xu Ming and Chen Zhenfang remained calm and composed. The former, holding the position of Sect Leader, needed to maintain constant composure and not act impulsively; while the latter watched with a faint smile on her face, which Xu Ming found quite puzzling.

The next moment, Xu Ming understood why Chen Zhenfang wore such an expression.

Amidst the crowd’s uproarious accusations, the post floating in mid-air suddenly turned a page, revealing brand new content.

This scene silenced everyone, prompting them to focus intently on the new content.

However, the mere glance left them all dumbfounded, with some even having eyes aglow like a lovesick person encountering a stunning beauty appearing unclothed before them.

Although the analogy might be inappropriate, it’s not an exaggeration—those looks combining yearning, craving, and greed were extremely discomforting.

Xu Ming observed everyone’s expressions, glanced at the post in mid-air, and soon comprehended why they reacted as they did.

The content on the post was very simple, almost monotonous, listing precious herbs, deadly Divine Weapons, priceless healing elixirs, and various miscellaneous items such as rare metals, rare trees, and even seeds.

But without exception, every name listed was of extraordinary value, each one immeasurable in worth.

What truly shocked everyone, however, were the two conspicuous words at the top... Gift List.

To be honest, when Xu Ming saw this, she was inevitably moved. Nevertheless, she differed from others, quickly recovering from her daze.

However, after regaining her composure and looking at the gift list, Xu Ming broke out in a cold sweat.

Because every rare treasure listed perfectly matched the desires of Heartbreak Valley’s high-level members.

Those skilled in crafting corresponded with rare metals; those fond of flora had rare seeds; those with a strong combat desire corresponded to those Divine Weapons...

This gave Xu Ming the impression that this was a scheme laid by Beiwu Academy and Wind Blade Valley together. As for the purpose, Xu Ming couldn’t speculate for now, but it was clear it wasn’t as simple as Sun Miaohan alone.

”These... if they were truly given to us, I dare not say more, but they would save us at least ten years of effort, perhaps even more!” A senior member stood up, trembling, ”Those Heavenly and Earthly Treasures are rare, truly one of a kind!”

Xu Ming’s expression instantly turned cold, articulating one word at a time: ”Senior Sister Chang, what I recall you just said was, Wind Blade Valley and Beiwu Academy are terribly despicable, redefining your understanding of shamelessness, not that those Heavenly and Earthly Treasures are rare and invaluable.”

At that moment, Xu Ming was truly annoyed. Normally, vulgar words like ’shameless’ would never escape her lips, but at this moment she had no choice but to mention it.

Another unspoken aspect was that when Senior Member Chang spoke those trembling words, Xu Ming felt that the truly shameless one was the speaker herself.

However, some words ultimately can’t be said aloud, and she could only swallow her full disdain, digesting it in silence.

Over the years, Xu Ming had grown accustomed to this feeling, but the bitterness within could only be truly understood by herself!

Hearing Xu Ming’s cold words, Senior Member Chang’s face flushed red, but she persisted, ”I was merely stating facts; the items on the gift list are indeed rare treasures, with no slight partiality in my words.”

As soon as she uttered these words, the temperature in the room visibly dropped a few degrees.

At the same time, Xu Ming’s eyes once again scanned the faces of the high-level members...

After a brief moment, Xu Ming withdrew her gaze. From observing everyone’s reactions, she had already derived her answer. Though a few seemed quite conflicted over this matter, the majority were enticed by the items on the gift list.

At this moment, Xu Ming rubbed her temples, never feeling so disillusioned with her senior sisters.

Though she understood that in the face of sufficient benefits, any individual could be unhesitatingly abandoned, she still felt a chill in her heart, lacking even the slightest warmth.

”My senior sisters, do you... all think this way too?” Xu Ming asked weakly.

After a while, receiving no response, Xu Ming displayed an extremely bitter smile, her gaze turning icy as she pulled out a Jade Pendant engraved with the character ’Han’. With a specific activation, it emitted a soft glow.

”Come over here!” The voice was calm yet indisputable, but its tone seemed somewhat peculiar.