"Ye Qingfeng, wait a moment!" Hu Xiangde hurriedly called out, unable to let Ye Qingfeng leave just like that, "I have something I’d like to discuss with you."

Ye Qingfeng wasn’t in a rush to leave, he sat back down and listened as Hu Xiangde talked about the international special forces competition.

"I know we’re being quite pushy, forcing you here, but this competition is incredibly important to us. I really hope you can continue to train the Demon-slaying Team for a while longer."

Hu Xiangde said with slight embarrassment, knowing that Ye Qingfeng had already helped them a lot, training the Demon-slaying Team, yet he hadn’t really given Ye Qingfeng any practical benefit.

Moreover, this time, Ye Qingfeng had specially gifted him this invaluable spirit tea tree.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t be staying to train them." Ye Qingfeng directly refused, as he wasn’t so benevolent. Whatever special forces competition, it had nothing to do with him; why should he worry about it?

Hu Xiangde and the others showed disappointed expressions, but they held no complaints, as Ye Qingfeng owed them nothing and had every right to refuse.

"However, the most important aspect of cultivation is not guidance, but resources. You can have the Demon-slaying Team members drink tea brewed from the spirit tea tree, as it not only strengthens the body and prolongs life but is also an invaluable cultivation resource for martial artists."

"If they consume the tea brewed from the spirit tea tree for cultivation, they can achieve twice the result with half the effort, elevating their strength significantly."

Ye Qingfeng explained.

Does the spirit tea tree really have such functions? Hu Xiangde and the others were stunned; this is too precious!

In fact, Ye Qingfeng had lied a bit. Guidance is indeed useful, but that’s at higher realms; at the beginner martial artist level, merely providing cultivation resources is enough.

"Thank you, Ye Qingfeng, truly thank you!"

Hu Xiangde said sincerely.

Now, the spirit tea tree’s standing in his heart had risen further, and he felt even more grateful to Ye Qingfeng. Compared to his own wellbeing, he was more focused on the international special forces competition.

"Now, can I finally leave?" Ye Qingfeng said with a smile.

"Ye Qingfeng, why don’t we go see the Demon-slaying Team? After all, you brought them up single-handedly. If they knew you were back, they’d definitely be very pleased."

Hu Xiangde stood up as well.

"Alright."

Ye Qingfeng didn’t refuse. Initially, he didn’t want to visit; after all, helping Hu Xiangde to form the Demon-slaying Team was merely a casual act for Ye Qingfeng.

The cultivation techniques and medicine liquid are extremely precious to the Demon-slaying Team and Hu Xiangde, but they are worth nothing to Ye Qingfeng.

In other words, he hadn’t invested emotional effort, so he wouldn’t have deep feelings.

Maybe it was because of Shui Yiyi, Ye Qingfeng noticed he wasn’t as indifferent as before, and he was pondering if Shui Yiyi had some special traits he hadn’t discovered.

When Gu Shiqing returned, Hu Xiangde had him gather the Demon-slaying Team members in the square, so Ye Qingfeng could meet them.

Gu Shiqing immediately saluted excitedly and ran off to assemble the team, knowing that all Demon-slaying Team members admired and respected the coach greatly; if he appeared, those youngsters would be thrilled.

Especially the new members of the Demon-slaying Team, who had heard enough of the coach’s legend and were eager for this chance to meet the coach face-to-face.

...

In the square within the East Sea Military District, a team of about forty stood upright and orderly in the center. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Soldiers without training looked on, because these forty people represent the most outstanding team in the East Sea Military District, the top special forces team in all of Huaxia.

In everyone’s eyes, they were idols.

The Demon-slaying Team always trained and had separate facilities and living areas, making them mysterious; few people rarely got to see the members of the Demon-slaying Team.

Not to mention the spectacle of seeing all the Demon-slaying members assembling in the square.

"What’s going on today? The Demon-slaying Team has actually come here to form ranks, could the commander be coming for a personal inspection?" A soldier at the edge of the square wondered aloud.

"I don’t know; it could also be a senior from other military districts visiting, or perhaps someone from Yanjing is conducting an inspection, considering our Demon-slaying is hoping to win the international special forces competition."

Someone speculated.

"The international special forces championship, something even the team led by Ge Min couldn’t achieve—if the Demon-slaying Team really does it, they’ll be Huaxia’s heroes."

"Thinking about it, it’s possible it’s someone from the central leadership visiting, given the weight of responsibility on our Demon-slaying Team’s shoulders."

"Ah, the Demon-slaying Team! They’re truly glorious, bringing honor to the country. If only we could join the Demon-slaying one day."

A group of soldiers discussed among themselves, watching these forty-something resolute men with eyes full of envy: this is what it means to be truly admirable, the most esteemed in the military.

Every member of the Demon-slaying Team stood straight, eyes full of determination; their coach was about to arrive, and everyone felt their blood boiling.

This is Ye Qingfeng’s charisma in the hearts of these people; even before he appears, he’s already getting them excited.

Yuan Tiandu was also standing within the Demon-slaying Team, straightening his posture, eyes ablaze, finally about to meet the legendary coach.

Having joined the Demon-slaying Team later, he’d only heard of Ye Qingfeng’s exploits without ever meeting him in person. He’s always wanted to meet the high expert who imparted them cultivation techniques.

During his last holiday back in Jiangdong, he got a severe scolding, feeling dejected. He promptly returned to the army for intense training.

He still remembers that graceful young man; despite his youth, his strength was already terrifying.

He secretly vowed to cultivate diligently, to confront challenges again. Now the coach was coming; he had to seize this opportunity. If the coach could give him some guidance, his strength would undoubtedly improve, allowing him to seek revenge.

"Ye Qingfeng, the Demon-slaying Team now has 48 members, and we organize monthly trips to the forest to search for the daggers you left behind. Whoever finds one can join and receive the cultivation techniques you entrusted."

Hu Xiangde walked to the square with Ye Qingfeng, explaining as they went.

"Without your permission, we’ve been teaching your cultivation techniques to others, it’s really—" Hu Xiangde said, somewhat embarrassed, knowing the value of those techniques.

"No worries, it was my decision back then." Ye Qingfeng said indifferently.