The two men face clouded before they gave Ji Bo a ferocious grin. “We might not be as good as the general, but he’s dead. Rest assured, we won’t forget about you once we attain power. You’ll get anything you wish for.”

“What if General Nan Xun is still alive?” Ji Bo asked coldly.

“Once we become the generals, we’ll make sure he’s dead.” The two men narrowed their eyes, their dark expression illuminated by candlelight.

Ji Bo’s gaze remained steady and calm. Now he knew the two men had been the ones stirring up trouble in the army, which made them Nan Xun’s targets. Their greed had gotten the better of them. They foolishly asked for more despite the power they already held.

Ji Bo scoffed and shot to his feet. “You aren’t getting out of here. Since you harbor such thoughts, there’s no room for you in the army.”

He made a gesture, and soldiers lurking around the tent swarmed in....