Otherworldly Skeleton Evolution

Jiang Cheng wasn’t sure if this group of skeletons in the Skeleton Kingdom had recognized him.

But he didn’t need to care.

Because aside from the Skeleton King, he had examined everyone he needed to.

Even if he was exposed now, while he might not be able to defeat them all, retreating safely shouldn’t be a problem.

He had wanted to examine the Skeleton King’s attributes earlier, but the Skeleton King’s sensing ability was probably stronger than the two Grand Dukes.

Since they wanted to attack Luoyun City, Jiang Cheng thought for a moment and suppressed his urge to examine the Skeleton King’s attributes.

He wanted to test if he could trick some troops to go there and defeat them one by one.

“Let me consider this.”

Seeing all four Bone Dukes wanting to fight, the Skeleton King indeed had a headache.

They were all his beloved generals; it would be difficult to choose any of them.

Although he ruled the Skeleton Kingdom autocratically, sometimes he needed to consider his subordinates’ feelings.

Otherwise, things could get chaotic.

He couldn’t make this decision.

The Skeleton King suddenly glanced at Jiang Cheng below, his eyes brightening.

“Since Beiming proposed the plan and has rendered great service, how about this? I haven’t decided on your reward yet, so why not give you the right to make this decision as your reward?”

This was a perfect opportunity to pass the buck, Skeleton King Al Liezh sighed.

Letting Jiang Beiming make this decision would also fulfill the promised reward.

If anyone got offended by the decision, it wouldn’t fall on his head.

It was killing two birds with one stone!

“This… impossible, Your Majesty. How can a mere archer make such an important decision? Your Majesty should consider a different reward.”

Pingnan hurriedly advised.

If Jiang Beiming made the decision, how could it possibly be his turn?

He had been opposing him all along!

“My decision is final, say no more! Beiming, speak.” The Skeleton King was getting impatient.

Such a trivial matter was taking too long, and he wanted to spend time with his new Bone Queen. He had no time for these trifles.

At these words, everyone stared eagerly at Jiang Cheng, their gazes burning with intensity.

Only Bone Duke Pingnan looked dejected.

He felt that given his earlier behavior, he had no chance.

His soul fire revealed a trace of resentment.

“Heh.” Jiang Cheng hadn’t expected the Skeleton King to pull this move, but it was an unexpected blessing for him.

In the palace, he valued Bone Duke Pingnan most of all. With ten aura talents, after resurrection, he should inherit at least seven or eight of them, right?

Though his team had the Black Fiend Soul-Shocking Commander, Bone Duke Pingnan’s talents were different.

Black Fiend Soul-Shocking specialized in strengthening attack units, while Bone Duke Pingnan had all-around auras that could stack together.

The combined attributes after stacking would likely be terrifying.

Moreover, Bone Duke Pingnan’s auras were nearly omnipotent.

This Pingnan was a must-have.

Thinking this, Jiang Cheng pretended to hesitate for a moment, then under everyone’s expectant gaze, pointed at the surprised Bone Duke Pingnan and said, “I think this one would be perfect for this operation.”

“What?”

The skeletons could hardly believe it, completely baffled by Jiang Cheng’s decision.

Pingnan had been targeting him earlier, so why would this archer choose Pingnan?

Did they have something going on?

Or had they planned this together?

The other three Bone Dukes had thought their chances were highest, yet the final winner was Pingnan?

They felt unconvinced.

But they dared not defy the Skeleton King’s orders.

They could only suppress their thoughts, filling with hatred for Jiang Cheng and swearing to crush him after the court session.

Bone Duke Pingnan was the happiest, feeling as if struck by lightning, completely stunned that such joy would fall upon him.

The happiness came so suddenly that he felt almost embarrassed.

“Good, it’s decided then. This operation will be led by Pingnan. I’m in a good mood today, so I’ll allow you to lead fifty thousand troops along with one thousand of my elite soldiers!”

“Thank you, Your Majesty!”

Bone Duke Pingnan’s expression brightened with joy as he knelt below, giving Jiang Cheng a meaningful look.

After the court session, Jiang Cheng was invited to Pingnan’s castle, where he was received with great hospitality.

Unable to refuse his enthusiasm, Jiang Cheng had to go along.

“Brother Jiang, I apologize for my earlier misunderstanding. I’m truly sorry. Let me drink to you first.”

Bone Duke Pingnan sat at the main table, raising a cup of unnamed tea to toast Jiang Cheng, his expression full of apology.

“It’s fine. Conflict leads to understanding. I’m just looking for a position in the kingdom. Among all the nobles, I feel only Bone Duke Pingnan has true spirit. I simply made the most correct decision.”

Jiang Cheng drank in one gulp.

“Excellent, excellent! Worthy of being my brother. Say no more. Tomorrow, Brother Beiming will be my deputy commander! I’ll lead you to take Luoyun City and achieve great merit!”

“Then it’s settled. I need to step out for a moment.”

Jiang Cheng quickly agreed.

“Step out? It’s getting late. Where is Brother Beiming planning to go?”

Bone Duke Pingnan’s soul fire chilled.

“To eliminate some troublesome people. I’ll be back soon.” Jiang Cheng ignored his look and left directly.

He let Bone Duke Pingnan send Ghost Fiend to follow him.

For tomorrow’s city attack, he needed to earn some Soul Power. Otherwise, he feared he wouldn’t have enough to resurrect Pingnan.