Ascent of Hero on the Dragon Throne

"Finally, we're safe," Rocky said, slumping his shoulders and breathing out a sigh of relief.

"Well done!" Eunice exclaimed, nodding at Rocky and smiling.

"Now, you should rest. Next, we will travel back to Tiger Whisker Pass!" Rocky said to Deputy Commander Ma.

"Okay."

Deputy Commander Ma immediately instructed the team to rest where they stood. A few hours later, they woke, stumbled to stand, and set out to make their return to Tiger Whisker Pass.

After a day and a night's journey, the troops finally reached their destination.

As soon as Tucker heard that the troops that were led by Deputy Commander Ma had returned, he, Bertram, and another deputy commander came out to welcome them in person. However, their faces quickly turned serious when the bedraggled soldiers came into their sight.

"What happened?" Tucker asked as the smile dropped from his face.

Deputy Commander Ma hurried to explain everything that had happened in detail. He spent a lot of time focusing on how Rocky had saved them all. After all, it was the truth. There was no reason to hide anything.

"What do you mean the spiritual race set up a camp at the front line of Tiger Whisker Pass? They must be plotting something!" Tucker exclaimed. Anger filled him bu

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der to do that, I need a favor from you." Elliot cupped his hands.

"What's the favor? Just spit it out," Deputy Commander Lin asked after a moment of hesitation.

"You're going to lead a team to patrol, right? When you do, you should send him to carry out a task on his own. That's all," Elliot said.

"You want to deal with him on your own?" Deputy Commander Lin asked with an understanding smile.

"No, I'm no match for him. I've hired someone else," Elliot said in a lowered voice.

"Okay. I will help you, but you can't tell anyone else about this," Deputy Commander Lin replied after even more hesitation. He also had his own selfish motive. After all, Elliot was Tucker's nephew. If Tucker was ever promoted, the position of the commander would fall into the hands of one of the three deputy commanders. But who would take over the position would be Tucker's decision, so having a good relationship with Elliot was to Deputy Commander Lin's benefit.

"Thank you, deputy commander. I will remember your kindness." With a sinister smile on his face, Elliot left Deputy Commander Lin's camp.

"I hope he won't lift a stone and drop it on his own feet," Deputy Commander Lin said with a cunning smile, knowing that he had made the right decision.