<h4>Chapter 1665: Chapter 1666: Brotherhood Forged in Blood and Iron</h4>


    "This won’t work, I can’t take up this position." Ren Qing quickly refused.


    Being the captain of the second battalion was a bit too high for him; he had only been here for less than two weeks, and now Xiang Yu was asking him to be the captain; he felt uneasy about it.


    Even though he had made the greatest contribution to eliminating the Power Mercenary Group, Iron Pir and Xiao Xuan had made more significant contributions.


    These two had been apanying Xiang Yu, going through life and death countless times; the position of the second battalion captain should go to one of them.


    Wu Jing also looked at Xiang Yu with some concern; after all, they hadn’t interacted with Ren Qing much.


    "I can’t be this captain, Iron Pir and Xiao Xuan are more suitable; they should take it." Ren Qing continued to refuse.


    "Come on." Iron Pir quickly responded, "I think you might not be fit for this captain, but I definitely don’t want to be."


    Iron Pir was telling the truth; he feltfortable following Xiang Yu closely. If he became a captain, there surely would be many trivial matters, and he wouldn’t be able to stay by Xiang Yu’s side anymore.


    Xiao Xuan naturally shared the same thought; his main goal was to protect Xiang Yu’s safety. If he became the captain, he would miss the opportunity to be with Xiang Yu.


    "Are you afraid?" Xiang Yu looked at Ren Qing and smiled.


    Ren Qing shook his head, "Not afraid, just feel I don’t have the qualification for this position."


    "If you’re not qualified, then who is?" Xiang Yuughed.


    Ren Qing looked up at the few people around Xiang Yu but said nothing; he knew Xiang Yu must have his ns.


    "In the future, our Heavenly Dragon Mercenary Corps will have morerge battalions." As Xiang Yu spoke, he turned to Wu Jing, "You’ll be the chief captain."


    Upon hearing, Wu Jing paused for a moment, about to speak, but Xiang Yu gestured for him to stop, "No need to say; it’s decided. You’ll be the chief captain and also the captain of the first battalion."


    Wu Jing finally nodded as well; he knew he was most suitable for the chief captain role.


    "What titles do we get?" Iron Pir grinned and asked.


    Xiao Xuan helplessly shook his head; he didn’t feel anything towards titles; he cared about Xiang Yu’s safety.


    "Don’t you already have a title?" Xiang Yu hesitantly looked at Iron Pir.


    Iron Pir scratched his head, thinking, "No, what title do I have?"


    "First battalion, captain of the second squad," Xiang Yu replied.


    Upon hearing, Iron Pir had a bitter face, "We’re still under Xiao Wu’smand, huh."


    Everyone couldn’t help butugh seeing Iron Pir’s expression.


    In fact, these titles meant little to Iron Pir. Even being the squad captain, he wouldn’t follow Wu Jing’s management.


    Following Xiang Yu all this time, he only listened to Xiang Yu.


    While everyone wasughing, Ren Qing suddenly cried, feeling heartbroken.


    Tears streamed down like a child.


    Seeing this, Iron Pir directly punched Ren Qing.


    "Damn, why are you crying like a big man?" Iron Pir shouted.


    Xiang Yu quickly pulled Iron Pir aside and looked at Ren Qing, "Are you feeling wronged?"


    Ren Qing wiped his tears, shaking his head, "No, I’m just too moved. Brother Yu, thank you."


    Upon hearing this, everyone smiled, Iron Pir stepped forward and directly hugged Ren Qing’s neck.


    "Damn, you cried over this? How are you so useless? Don’t say you’re Iron Pir’s brother when outside," Iron Pir teased, gripping Ren Qing’s neck.


    Ren Qing smiled again and pushed Iron Pir forcefully.


    He nced at everyone, "Never have I been this happy. I didn’t know what brotherhood was before, but now I do." He hesitated, "Only my brother..."


    Ren Qing seemed sad, reminiscing on his brother’s death.


    One only realizes the value after losing. Luckily, Ren Qing had Xiang Yu and the others, filling that gap.


    Moreover, Xiang Yu handing over the second battalion fully showed his trust in Ren Qing.


    "Ren Qing." Xiang Yu’s gaze sharpened as he looked at Ren Qing, "We’ll avenge your brother; from now on, we’re your family."


    Ren Qing was deeply moved, tears in his eyes, but he held them back.


    Surviving in this circle, every one of them was a tough guy, with their hearts full of rich emotions.


    Ren Qing nodded, saying nothing more, fearing his tears might flow again.


    "Ren Qing, now that you’re the second battalion’s captain, I have a task for you." Xiang Yu smiled calmly.


    "Yes." Ren Qing stood straight and responded.


    Xiang Yu patted his arm, signaling to rx, "The second battalion is freshly formed; help Wu Jing quickly train them out."


    Ren Qing nodded firmly, "Don’t worry, Brother Yu, I promise to assist the chief captain in training them just like the first battalion."


    Ren Qing has seen the first battalion’s quality, knowing it’s a steel-like, highlybat-effective team.


    "That’s just one aspect; while training, ensure to build brotherly bonds with them. Our team isn’t just a machine but brothers united." Xiang Yu said.


    Wu Jing nodded, his heart resolved to treat these men like his own brothers.


    During their conversation, Wu Jing suddenly received word; someone was spying around the former Power Mercenary Group’s base.


    He hurriedly informed Xiang Yu of the news.


    Xiang Yu knew someone must be investigatingst night’s incident. Despite Wu Jing erasing traces as much as possible, a thorough investigation could uncover the entire scenario.


    "Ignore them." Xiang Yu said.


    The open Power Mercenary Group base was like a piece of chicken rib to Xiang Yu and his men. If they upied it, it’d be Xiang Yu announcing to the world it was he who eliminated the Power Mercenary Group.


    If they didn’t upy it, simply abandoning it would be a pity.


    Ultimately, Xiang Yu decided to give up the open base; he wasn’t strong enough yet to ignore everything.


    "Why don’t we sell it? Could make some cash." Iron Pir grinned.


    Iron Pir naturally had a knack for money, feeling it a pity to abandon the base.


    Wu Jing also shook his head and smiled, "Pir, look at the treasures behind you; what’s the need for more money?"


    Iron Pir disdainfully looked at Wu Jing, "Alright, Xiao Wu, you don’t like money, huh? All this gold and silver treasure is mine. When you need to expand armaments, don’t ask me for money."


    Iron Pir said as he walked back to hug his treasures, assuming the demeanor of a local tycoon.


    Ren Qing also smiled, walking beside Iron Pir, "The treasures are yours, stored here, get them when you need."