Chen Guan is still acquiring small flower demons. With the tens of thousands he made from selling things, plus the three million he got from Duan Shulin, he managed to buy back most of the small flower demons in various cities.

Fortunately, there are not too many cities in Beimang Mountain, and the developed areas are not that large. Chen Guan has almost run through all the cities, spending almost all the money, acquiring nearly 150,000 small flower demons.

When you have many things, everything becomes available.

Not only did he get rare small flower demons, but he also obtained a dozen rare quality small flower demons. At first, Chen Guan thought there were no rare quality small flower demons.

Moreover, Chen Guan also acquired a unique small flower demon, named "Chief Small Flower Demon."

Chief Small Flower Demon (Unique): Level 1 Spirit Pet.

Primordial Energy: 1.

Growth Rate: 1.79.

Lifebound Talent: Chief Among Flowers.

Secret Technique: Hundred Flowers King Technique (Unique).

Secret Skill: Hundred Flowers Fragrance (Unique).

Secret Treasure: Hundred Flowers Order (Unique).

Special State: Morbid.

The two unique small flower demons have entirely different abilities, each being a unique existence.

The Chief Small Flower Demon is clearly in much better condition than the morbid small flower demon, with only some red spots like freckles that don't significantly affect her beauty, and even the foul smell is much lighter than ordinary small flower demons.

The red of the Chief Small Flower Demon is more vibrant and lively, while that of the morbid small flower demon, in comparison, is more like a matte finish.

To purchase this Chief Small Flower Demon, Chen Guan spent over ten thousand, as the condition of the Chief Small Flower Demon was much better, and the secret skill "Hundred Flowers Fragrance" could dispel some negative effects. It truly had a function, unlike the morbid small flower demon, which was utterly useless.

Chen Guan saw that the money was almost gone, so he stopped, then hurried back to Peony Mountain, returning to the cliff's edge.

"Peony, oh peony, come with me, let's go and see what that white deer is up to." Chen Guan reached out to dig the soil beside the Celestial Immortal Peony, carefully transplanting it into the flowerpot he had prepared.

This time, Chen Guan didn't feel any tremors, which made him a bit puzzled.

However, when he carried away the Celestial Immortal Peony, he again couldn't see those small flower demons. All the small flower demons seemed to have vanished, with no trace of them.

Chen Guan carried the Celestial Immortal Peony down Peony Mountain, but he didn't head to Cuiyun Mountain and instead slowly moved towards the teleportation station.

He wasn't in a hurry to trade the Vermilion Fruit, wanting to see what would happen without the small flower demons, whether it would be as he guessed.

The whole way, he didn't see a single small flower demon, nor did he notice any unusual changes.

Chen Guan wasn't bothered, thinking perhaps the time hadn't come yet, so he decided to give them some more time, then he teleported out of Beimang Mountain Blessed Land with the Celestial Immortal Peony.

After returning to the reserve team, Men Team and An Yiqi immediately came looking for him.

"Captain, where have you been all these days?" An Yiqi, straightforward as ever, directly asked Chen Guan, "Recently, many commanders and deputy commanders of the regular army have been looking for us, promising lots of benefits, wanting us to join them after our second awakening. I think those people should be from the Xiu Family."

"That's a good thing; it proves someone has seen your abilities." Chen Guan said with a smile.

"Tch, who cares." An Yiqi pouted and said, "Anyway, I'm sticking with the captain. Wherever you go, I go."

"It's not easy to say; once you're in the regular army, the assignment isn't up to me." Chen Guan laughed.

"Captain, don't you know Miss Ji? Ask her for help." An Yiqi said angrily, "That scoundrel Bu Changning is mixed up with Xiu Haofeng again. I don't know how he can be such a coward. In the past, Xiu Haofeng set him up badly. If it wasn't for the captain saving him, he'd still be in a mental hospital being studied. Now that he has a bit of fame, at the mere call, he goes back to licking Xiu Haofeng like a dog. Truly, that guy's a cowardly bastard."

"Xiu Haofeng contacted me." Men Team suddenly spoke up.

"When did that happen? How come I didn't know?" An Yiqi finished speaking and coldly laughed, "Xiu Haofeng truly thinks everyone is like that coward Bu Changning, coming and going at his beck and call. Then he may have picked the wrong person."

"Men Team, what are your thoughts?" Chen Guan looked at Men Team and asked.

"If we join the regular army, can we go to the same corps?" Men Team did not directly answer and instead asked Chen Guan in return.

"I'm not sure, I can only try." Chen Guan said.

Men Team fell silent and seemed to want to say something, but for a while, couldn't bring it out.

"Men Team, what do you mean?" An Yiqi sensed something wrong and changed his expression.

Men Team sighed wryly and said, "Xiu Haofeng promised to help me perform a second awakening with the World-Defying Secret Spirit, and after that, let me join the Seventh Corps as a deputy commander."

"Men Team, you wouldn't have agreed, right?" An Yiqi asked, eyes wide, looking at Men Team.

"No." Men Team shook his head.

"I knew it; Men Team, you're not that kind of person." An Yiqi sighed in relief.

Men Team's expression was somewhat troubled, his lips moved for a long time before he said, "But I didn't refuse either."

"Men Team, you..." An Yiqi looked furious, wanting to say something, but Chen Guan stopped him with a gesture.

"Men Team, you're waiting for my promise, aren't you?" Chen Guan looked at Men Team and asked.

"I just want to be with you in the same corps, starting as a grassroots officer," Men Team said haltingly, pressing his lips together.

"Agree to Xiu Haofeng; I can't give you any promises now." Chen Guan said.

"Can't we ask Miss Ji for help?" Men Team sighed.

Chen Guan shook his head, "Men Team, I'm aware of your family situation. Your family's hopes rest on you, and with such a good opportunity, I'm happy for you too."

Chen Guan knew Men Team wasn't a bad person, but no matter how good one's intentions, they can't beat reality and the world.

He's just Ji Nanhong's lover now, and since coming to the reserve team, Ji Nanhong hasn't visited him once, which naturally leads to various speculations.

If Chen Guan could make Men Team a promise, even if the treatment is far less than what Xiu Haofeng offers, Men Team would still follow him.

But right now, Chen Guan can't give any promises. He hasn't been able to contact Ji Nanhong for a long time.

Since he couldn't offer a future, Chen Guan felt that Men Team's choice to leave was normal. If he were in Men Team's position, he probably wouldn't choose to stay either, as Men Team was the family's sole hope.

Unlike Chen Guan, Chen Guan's parents never expected anything from him. Without expectations, there's no pressure.

"Captain Chen, I'm sorry." Men Team said helplessly.

"It's not your fault; you don't need to apologize. I would've done the same." Chen Guan patted Men Team on the shoulder, "Do well, blaze a trail for yourself, and don't bring shame to Team 17."

"Captain Chen, if you need me, just send a message." Men Team finished and looked at An Yiqi, "Xiaoqi, be less impulsive in the future..."

"I don't need Deputy Commander Shi worrying about me." An Yiqi turned his face aside.

Men Team sighed helplessly, got up, and bade farewell to Chen Guan before leaving.

An Yiqi wanted to say something but was stopped by Chen Guan.

"Captain, why don't you try to persuade Men Team more? I believe if you ask, Men Team will stay." After Men Team left, An Yiqi said to Chen Guan.

"He's not alone; he has his family behind him, unlike you." Chen Guan said with a smile, "You really won't go to another team?"

"Of course not, I'm confident following you. If I leave Team 17 and leave you, I'm nothing." An Yiqi said.

"Okay, I can't give you any promises right now. Let's take things one step at a time. If we end up in different corps, you'll need to endure for now. I'll think of a way." Chen Guan said.

"Alright." An Yiqi agreed.

After An Yiqi left, Chen Guan glanced at the nearby dormitory, "You're not coming out yet?"

"Captain Chen, you didn't expect the first person to leave you wasn't me, did you?" Bu Changning walked out smiling.

"When are you leaving?" Chen Guan asked indifferently.

"No rush, the conditions Xiu Haofeng offered me are far less than what he gave Men Team. I'm still waiting for him to increase his offer." Bu Changning said, "He wants to take away everyone around you, leaving you isolated."

"You wouldn't be saying that you want to stay, would you? I dare not have you." Chen Guan was genuinely speaking his mind.

Bu Changning, practicing the Devil's Scripture, was destined to have no good end for those around him. Even if Bu Changning didn't leave, Chen Guan wouldn't keep him.

"You are the only one who knows about the Devil's Scripture. I hope there won't be a third person." Bu Changning said.

"Do I look like a talkative person?" Chen Guan blinked and said.

"Yes." Bu Changning nodded heavily.

"Alright, so what's your plan?" Chen Guan asked.

"If you see me turn into a dog, stay far away, and under no circumstances should you come near. If one day I become human and you need help, feel free to find me." Bu Changning finished speaking and turned to leave without looking back.

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