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Therefore, what originally was a year's worth of ample time has to be cut by a quarter now.
Considering that a year is just the longest time estimated by Gu Shanhai, the shortest could be merely three or four months before it ends.
"Help... I can help a bit, but it's not appropriate to take action now," said Gu Shanhai. At most, he could complete the task within a month, but that would deprive Jiang Lu of crucial combat experience. This first battle was of great importance to him; perhaps it would be better for him to fail a little, then reflect and improve.
When dusk began to fall, Li Yu arrived with his daughter to pay a visit to Gu Shanhai.
To tell the truth, this was the first time he had brought his daughter along; usually, he came over with his house servant.
"Teacher, your disciple has a request," Li Yu said as soon as they met, dropping to his knees with a thud, which left Gu Shanhai somewhat startled.
