Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Therefore, Song Changming must consider things thoroughly, and no matter what, he must allow enough time for the wounded to recover.

"At your command!"

As the Grand Marshals acquiesced, the meeting came to an end.

Song Changming walked out of the conference hall, with his personal guard Rongjiang following closely behind.

He had been following Song Changming since the latter was a commander. Later, as Song Changming ascended step by step, he became the personal guard of the Little Flag Master, then of the Grand Marshal, and now a personal guard of the Marshal.

In terms of military rank, he might not be on par with an army commander, but even a Grand Marshal now dares not to slight him.

"I must quickly assemble my Marshal’s staff..." Song Changming thought to himself.

Having only the personal guard Rongjiang by his side won’t do; it’s impossible to handle all the affairs summarized at the Military Department.

Originally, people like Yang Zhen or Xiao Peibai—meticulous and capable in their work—would be the best to recruit to work by his side.

But he knew that whether it’s Yang Zhen or Xiao Peibai, both have the talent to be generals, and they are figures who can become Grand Marshals in the future.

Moreover, the two of them internally hold such goals and ambitions, and Song Changming considered this point, which is why he hasn’t tried to recruit either of them.

Otherwise, it could have easily been done with a word.

Apart from this, other talents from the Nineteenth Army mostly excel in killing but lack strategy, making them unsuitable to work by his side.

"Forget it, I’ll just consult Brother Yang." Song Changming thought to himself.

Despite his high status now, in many matters, he is not as experienced as Yang Zhen.

Furthermore, he is usually engrossed in cultivation and is entirely unaware of which talents can be recruited in the city.

In comparison, Yang Zhen focuses on this aspect and is quite willing to befriend some junior officials or promising military talents whom he favors.

Song Changming plans to find some junior official without much background or strong position, yet capable, to join his staff and work for him.

In addition to promoting some low-rank officials, he also plans to have Song Ping’an seek individuals with knowledge and intelligence among the civilians to cultivate them as his own personnel, bringing them into his Marshal’s staff for training.

Without a noble family background, such troubles are inevitable.

Like when Hu Tomb held the Grand Marshal position, he never had to worry about not having capable people around.

Not to mention, he could pick family members from the Hu Family, or easily gather a batch of elite workers through family influence.

Along the Yun Province border, several figures swiftly passed through and stopped in a desert.

If people from the main city of Cui Bai Dao saw the attire of these figures, they would recognize their identity.

They are the surviving remnants of the Su Family!

"Ahead is Feng Province!" Su Bo said with a frown.

"Are we really going to Feng Province..." Su Ziyi looked at the boundless sandstorm ahead, feeling uncertain.

"At this point, there is no other way; either follow Miss Gu to seek refuge with the Changsheng Gu Family in Feng Province, or go to Miao Province to seek refuge with the Changsheng Gongsun Family and ask for shelter!"

"Miao Province is too far, and without an introduction from the matriarch, the Gongsun Family may not take us in; seeking refuge with the Changsheng Gu Family is the best choice now..."

"Can’t we stay in Yun Province? If we could find shelter under the clan elders or gather other surviving clan members..."

"No, Fengye’s injuries can’t wait; we must go to the Gu Family!" Gu Xinyue blanched, said firmly.

Beside her, a Su Family Household General was carrying the severely injured and unconscious Su Fengye.

The other Su Clan members looked at each other, finally stepping onto Feng Province land with some fear and trepidation.

Simply because Gu Xinyue is, after all, a member of the Gu Family.

With her introducing them, they wouldn’t be driven away no matter what.

And staying in Yun Province ultimately holds some danger; if Prince Cui finds their trace, it would be nearly impossible to escape.

Moreover, they can’t even ascertain how many Su Clan members have survived.

Perhaps, by this time, only these last few clan members are left.

At the same time, news about the Changsheng Su Family in Cui Bai Dao, Yun Province, being eradicated by Prince Cui representing imperial power, spread everywhere across provinces far and wide.

Yun Province, Shangli Dao, in the Changsheng Jiang Mansion.

"Sir, it’s been confirmed; the news is true; the Changsheng Su Family is truly gone." In the mansion, Liu Xiangnan reported to Jiang River, cupping his hands.

"How dare that Prince Cui Bai?" Zhao Dongming asked puzzled beside him.

"Even if they have fallen, it’s still the Changsheng Clan; how can they be killed so easily..."

Jiang River sighed, putting down the slightly old-fashioned teapot in his hands, and said, "Without reason, even giving Prince Cui ten guts, he wouldn’t dare be so wantonly conceited. There must be other hidden reasons within.

Moreover, regarding the Su Family’s current foundation, I’m somewhat aware; for Prince Cui to annihilate the Su Family, his capability must be extraordinary."

Liu Xiangnan nodded and said, "It’s said that the Su Family ancestor, Su Dong Pill, who had been traveling outside for decades, returned to the Su Mansion before the incident and was killed by Prince Cui!"

"That makes it even more incredible." Jiang River couldn’t help but say.

He knew Su Dong Pill’s Grandmaster Cultivation had reached the Late Grandmaster Realm early on; no matter what method Prince Cui used, being able to kill Su Dong Pill was surely not easy.

"Additionally, there’s news indicating that Prince Cui joined forces with the Fox Demon Clan of Fox Mountain in Yuan Province, thereby successfully eradicating the Su Family." Liu Xiangnan continued with many collected intelligence reports.

These intelligence reports were so accurate; naturally, they weren’t some gossip gleaned from outside but rather reliable channels owned by the Jiang Family.

"Fox Mountain, was the Nine-tailed Divine Fox seen?" Jiang River couldn’t help but ask.

"Not known yet." Liu Xiangnan shook his head, but Jiang River knew Xi Yanxue definitely participated in this matter, fulfilling her revenge against the Su Family.

Nevertheless, he couldn’t help but worry whether Xi Yanxue was injured, as well as the life or death of his old friend Su Fengye...

"Listening to this news, this tea has lost its flavor." Jiang River rose and said.

"Sir, are you planning to go to Cui Bai Dao?" Liu Xiangnan asked, seeing Jiang River wants to go out.

"No, to Yuan Province."

Meanwhile, in Feng Province, Spirit Bee Dao, at the Changsheng Gu Family.

"Yue’Er writes that the Su Family has encountered great calamity, and she wishes to stay here temporarily with her husband." In the hall, a middle-aged woman adorned in gold, silver, and jade ornaments said.

"Hmph, she still has the face to return, married to be a second wife; her husband once married a Fox Demon; people with such blemishes coming to our Gu Family, won’t it bring us shame among the clan?" Gu Yuan Yang slammed the chair armrest, frowning.

"Not listening to advice back then, and now, having suffered, she thinks of returning home. Let that girl stay far away, just pretend we never had such a daughter!"

The middle-aged woman was unwilling, speaking in support of her daughter, "Su Fengye in the Su Family is a direct bloodline; even though they’ve fallen into hardship, his Changsheng Bloodline is outstanding. Without discussing his offspring with Xinyue in the future, he himself has stepped into the Grandmaster Realm and is an excellent talent.

Husband, individuals of such caliber, precisely during their fall, if you support him, later on, he will surely remember our kindness and repay us, and by then...

The wife’s words were indeed reasonable, gradually calming Gu Yuan Yang’s emotions.

Despite Su Fengye being blemished, his potential and excellent Changsheng Bloodline are apparent and as one’s son-in-law, the investment value is truly high.

Especially now, with the Su Family in distress, it provides an opportunity to offer help when it’s most needed.

"We are, after all, a collateral line from the family, with limited authority, I am afraid the main family won’t agree." Gu Yuan Yang said sullenly.

"We are merely welcoming back our son-in-law, so long as my husband makes every effort to argue, this matter can be sorted, it can be sorted." Seeing her husband’s interest, the wife hurriedly said beside him.

"Hmph!" Gu Yuan Yang was silent for a while, then seemingly made up his mind and went out.

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