I forged immortality in my past life.

Green Valley Grain Yard.

The grain transport team of 800 people was eagerly waiting.

Finally, two figures in Taoist robes appeared.

A middle-aged Taoist priest in armor quickly stepped forward. His previously arrogant demeanor towards his subordinates had silently transformed into that of a submissive servant.

The middle-aged Taoist priest walked up to Li Wu Hui, bowed respectfully, and said:

"Elder Li, we've been waiting for you like the stars and the moon! Please inspect us; we're in a hurry to deliver supplies to our fellow disciples on the front lines and to our comrades in the outer sect!"

"You may not know this, but we've sent over a dozen letters requesting food supplies to the front lines in the past three months. Luckily, I delivered them in time, and we only received three this month."

A smile appeared on Li Wu Hui's lips.

He asked in a gentle tone:

"In that case, I should give you credit."

As the middle-aged Taoist priest spoke, he showed the knife wound on his arm, a newly scabbed scar: "No, no, it's all thanks to the elders' excellent command. We only suffered some superficial injuries, it's nothing serious, haha."

The middle-aged Taoist couldn't help but smile. He thought to himself that this new young elder was inexperienced and easy to deal with. If he could really give him a credit, and then spend some money to pull some strings, he might be able to become an elder himself in the future.

They wear their emotions on their sleeves, lack deep cunning, and are easily tempted by profit.

Li Wu Hui took in the middle-aged Taoist's expression. He didn't know if his first impression was right, but he would soon have to consider it.

"Alright, enough of the small talk. Open all the grain carts and summon ten grain recorders. I, the elder, must check the grain in each cart one by one to ensure there are no errors."

Gao Mingyue's eyes lit up.

The middle-aged Taoist priest's expression stiffened, and he replied woodenly, "Elder, the requests for grain from the front lines have already arrived. Checking grain cart after cart will likely delay our battle plans!"

Swish!

A cold light swept across.

The middle-aged Taoist felt a sharp, icy sensation across his neck as a lock of hair on his right temple was cut off, and a few drops of cold sweat instantly gathered on his forehead!

"I received a tip that you embezzled military rations. I didn't believe it at first, but now you dare to deny it!"

"Looks like the intelligence was true!?"

Li Wu Hui's words were icy, but none of them could compare to the icy chill of the sword that was instantly drawn from its sheath.

The middle-aged Taoist priest stammered twice, then knelt on the ground and wailed:

"Elder, spare me! Elder, spare me!"

"This disciple was merely confused for a moment. In order to complete the mission, I made the decision on my own to reduce the grain collection task to 70% of the original amount. This way, we can quickly transport the grain to Green Valley to alleviate the immediate crisis. It was absolutely not an act of betraying the Daoist sect!"

snort!

As the saying goes, "A general in the field may disobey orders from others."

Li Wu Hui scoffed, "But I, this elder, am stationed right here in Green Valley. You're in charge of transporting military supplies and managing logistics. What urgent military situation could there be!"

"This is clearly disobeying orders; their crime deserves death!"

The middle-aged Taoist priest's face instantly turned to terror. He realized that the young elder in front of him was probably determined to kill him!

They immediately dared not hide it any longer:

"Elder, spare my life! I'm willing to reveal the names of those who incited me. Even if I'm thrown into prison, I just beg for my life!"

Li Wuhui looked at the middle-aged Taoist with great interest:

"Oh, your accomplice who incited you, it seems your earlier words weren't entirely truthful either! Now, tell us!"

The middle-aged Taoist priest's thighs trembled, but he still gritted his teeth and said:

"Please, Elder, promise to spare my life, or I will not dare to speak."

"How dare you!"

Gao Mingyue finally couldn't hold back any longer: "You ungrateful traitor! You've been caught red-handed and you still dare to make demands!"

The middle-aged Taoist lowered his head, not daring to say anything more, but his jaw was clenched tightly.

Li Wu Hui stared at him for a moment, then suddenly smiled:

"Go ahead and tell me. If you can name everyone and confirm from other people that there's nothing missing, I'll consider sparing your life."

"Elder Li, no."

Li Wu Hui's sleeve tightened suddenly, and he turned his head to look.

It was Gao Mingyue with a stubborn expression.

"It's already merciful to spare the entire clan of someone who betrays their sect. If we spare their lives, how can we deter others from betraying the sect?"

She lacks the compassion of a woman.

She is a woman of principle.

Li Wu Hui nodded inwardly, but his face remained calm as he said:

"Times have changed."

"Catching a bunch of scourges is far more important than executing one or two traitors."

"Little Mingyue, I admire your loyalty to the Daoist sect, but you also need to possess greater wisdom!"

Gao Mingyue was stunned.

He also realized the crux of the matter: "If we only seek momentary pleasure, as long as those who incite embezzlement of military rations are still around, this will happen again sooner or later."

"This disciple has learned a great deal."

Gao Mingyue loosened her sleeves, took a step back with a hint of shame, and respectfully performed a disciple's salute.

[A high-potential target has been detected with a loyalty level exceeding 60 points. The simplified interface for the messenger maid Gao Mingyue has been activated for you.]

Two lines of blue text suddenly appeared above Gao Mingyue's head.

【Gao Mingyue】

[Level 2 Messenger Maiden (0/10)]

Can a level 2 unit level up by killing ten level 1 units?

It has five times less experience than the recruiter's.

She is indeed exceptionally gifted!

Li Wu Hui nodded. The natives of this other world can also kill enemies and level up, but generally speaking, their efficiency is less than one-tenth of that of the recruits.

Only those with high potential who can become generals will have exceptionally short experience bars for leveling up by defeating enemies.

Someone like Gao Mingyue already has the potential to become a famous general. As long as she doesn't die unexpectedly, it's not impossible for her to be called a grandmaster or even a martial saint in the future.

"Good that you understand."

Li Wu Hui patted the petite girl's head, finding it quite pleasant to the touch.

Gao Mingyue's cheeks flushed instantly, but she didn't say anything.

"Now you can talk, right?"

Li Wu Hui's cold voice rang out again.

The middle-aged Taoist priest, however, seemed to have seen a lifeline and quickly spoke up:

"Elder, there are twelve people involved in the embezzlement of the grain transport team, all of whom are my confidants. They are... As for the people who misled me, there are three from the Daoist sect and two from the outer sect. The outer sect people are responsible for absorbing the embezzled military grain and exchanging it for money or power-enhancing pills."

Unexpectedly, before I even left my house, there were already more than a dozen people dead.

Thinking about the first battle that will be held soon.

Li Wu Hui's face was ashen, but to others it appeared as a gloomy expression.

"Great, very good!"

"Order that every grain cart be opened, and that all evidence of the missing grain be made public. Also, summon all the Daoist elders stationed at Green Valley Fortress, as well as all personnel from the outer sect, to testify before this elder and deliver the verdict!"

Soon, in the time it takes for three incense sticks to burn.

Dozens of people arrived one after another, all of them mid-to-high-ranking officers of the 3rd rank or above.

Of those at the level 4 troop type, excluding Li Wu Hui, there are three from the Daoist sect and two from the outer sect.

Under Li Wuhui's indifferent gaze, the middle-aged Taoist priest pointed tremblingly at a level 4 figure from the outer sect.

That's right.

This man was the one who disposed of the stolen goods for the middle-aged Taoist priest.

not good!

The fourth-level figure in the outer sect is a valiant man wielding a silver spear. He appears relaxed, but he has been very vigilant ever since he arrived.

Especially when he saw the middle-aged Taoist pointing at him, he instantly knew that his secret had been exposed.

puff!

He doesn't talk to anyone much at all.

The man with the silver spear turned and left.