"Alright, since you put it that way, I'll go reassure the brothers. However... Old Ye, if you can't conquer Beast Mountain within a month, you'll become a laughingstock among the people." What Shangguan Jian referred to was naturally the oath Ye Shikai had made before setting out. After all, he was now a "public figure," and if he could not fulfill his boastful claims, it would inevitably tarnish his reputation. Now, with Ye Shikai's repeated military successes and rapid rise, it would be a great loss if his reputation were to be ruined because of this.
"Haha, so that's what you're worried about? Those are fleeting things, not worth holding onto. Besides, only a week has passed, and there's plenty of time left. But what's most important now is whether Xue San can deliver the map."
As the two spoke, they walked out of the barracks, only to be stunned by the scene before them.
