Chapter 231 - The Influential Junior of Shangguan Chuanqi (1/2)
Qinghai boasted a title known as the “Roof of the World.”
Once the plane entered Qinghai, the recruits stopped discussing strategies and turned to see the scenery through the windows.
Despite the fact that humans had entered into an era of interstellar exploration, the unique charm of Qinghai was always inviting. Thanks to the mock battle, everyone was more than excited to be given a chance to be immersed in the beauty of this place.
“Look! A long great wall!”
Gasps of amazement broke out in the cabin and more curious recruits began to rush towards the window to catch a glance of nature’s masterpiece.
“What a magical sight!”
“Is it strange how I feel chills throughout my body as if there is a special kind of emotion rushing through me when I see this great wall?”
“Say no more, I seem to have that same feeling, as if my soul has been shaken.”
While the recruits were still gawking in amazement, Qin Fen suddenly woke up from his brief rest. With his eyes beaming with energy, he rushed towards the crowd that occupied the windows.
Upon the sight of Qin Fen coming, the recruits naturally made way for him and emptied a window for him to take a view all by himself.
The bird’s eye view from the window unfolded a scenery with the towering great wall that looked like giant heavenly soldiers sent from the above. The highlands with a unique plateau further added a touch to the majestic sight.
Qin Fen body was shocked and his spirit was struck by an unprecedented impact caused by the view. He felt intense goosebumps around his body.
He silently observed the surrounding. The mountains in this place were like waves created by nature’s wonder. Every single mountain was accompanied by a different unique aura.
With his eyes still observing the ever-changing wonders of the area, Qin Fen’s emotions gradually built up and his true energy began to surge in him. The overwhelming feeling made Qin Fen close his eyes and recall the wonderful sight he had just seen in his memories.
After a while, the plane slowly descended to the ground which woke Qin Fen. He realized that he was now within the mountain based on the view from the window.
“Sigh…”
Qin Fen let out a sigh while his mind still remembered the praises his Martial Emperor Dragon Fist had received from various instructors, including Vile King and other theoretical masters. With the praises, however, came with an additional comment stating that despite his fist technique displaying great power, it didn’t exhibit an aura of a Martial Dragon Emperor.
S e em like I’m beginning to understand what they meant. Qin Fen slowly got up. This mock battle is not going to be a waste of time, I am looking forward to learning more things.
The moment the hatch opened, waves of wind created by the propeller entered the cabin, and the strong gust blew fiercely on the recruits.
The recruits carried their own weapons and jumped out of the fighter plane. Qin Fen, who was carrying the exceptionally huge weapon box looked particularly conspicuous among the crowd.
The natural airport was now occupied by East Asian recruits from Australia, as well as other recruits from the other East Asian countries.
Standing amongst the crowd of recruits, Qin Fen felt a deep feeling build within himself upon having sensed the aura the other recruits emitted. Seems like the upper boys are not joking at all. Based on the quality of the recruits here, it seems like they all want to crush West Asia completely. Such quality recruits could obviously not be found in normal recruit camps.
An eager footstep approached Qin Fen quickly and before he opened his eyes, he heard the voice of someone raising his tone from the crowd, “Haha, Old Qin! I haven’t seen you for ages and you seem to be more buff now. And what is this thing you are carrying on your back?”
Qin Fen could not hide his smile any longer. This familiar voice and familiar aura. Isn’t it Xue Tian, whom we worked together in a mission before in the State of Korea?
Xue Tian had sharp looking eyebrows, a strong, built body with a lazy-looking face that was still comfortable to look at. With a long sword around his waist, he walked gallantly towards Qin Fen from the crowd.
The familiar feeling of two men that fought together side by side surely was different and despite the both of them having been separated for some time, there wasn’t a speck of awkwardness upon the reunion.
“A little toy.” Qin Fen said while he patted the iron box behind him, “You came too?”
“To be honest, I didn’t want to come here after hearing that there will be not many beautiful women. But…” Xue Tian paused and had one of his eyebrows raised. “If my master knew that I didn’t attend this mock battle, he will break my third leg. For the sake of the next part of my life, I guess I had no choice. Besides, I figured that you might attend this mock battle too. So I’d come here to see my old friends and you know, be a tourist.”
“You… didn’t bring any guns?”
Qin Fen discovered that Xue Tian did not have any gun with him. With the eyesight given to him by Gun King, he would be able to sense even if someone had hidden a bomb in the underwear.
After searching through Xue Tian, there really wasn’t any trace of a gun with him. This pervy lazy genius really did not bring any gun with him.
“Yeah, I didn’t bring any.” Xue Tian said while he patted his own body, “I figured that you would have come, so it would be ok not to bring anything with me. With your strength, there is nothing to be afraid of. The main purpose of me coming here is to enjoy the scenery and have a couple of good naps. If the West Asian recruits have any beautiful looking opponents, I don’t mind sacrificing my looks and my body.”
Qin Fen smirked and nodded helplessly. What a “serious” statement at such a time. He acknowledged that Xue Tian had not changed with regard to his personality and that the only thing that changed from their last encounter was that Xue Tian had become visibly stronger compared to last time.
“You seem to…” Qin Fen paused while he returned to his normal expression. “…have increased in strength.”
“Sigh…”
Xue Tian sighed and said, “If your master held a mace and chased you every single day, I am sure that you will improve faster than me. My master really had shown me no mercy.”
A fierce gaze suddenly shot from the crowd towards Qin Fen. He felt the gaze and turned towards the direction of where gaze was coming from. He saw with a man with jade white skin and eyebrows sharp like a sword. With such good-looking features, one might think that he was a movie star instead of a soldier.
The man met Qin Fen’s gaze and he did not show any intent of evading. The man’s sharp gaze was extremely intrusive, as if it was ready to slice Qin Fen into half.
“Oh? He is here too.” While stroking his chin, Xue Tian said in a low voice, “East Asia has a lot of famous generals. For example, Snake King Du Hen, Wolf King Yang Chengwu. This kid is the grandson of the Wolf King, also known as “Little Wolf King” Yang Jiwu. Since young, he was directly educated by the Wolf King. Even before he entered the military camp, he is good with all sort of weapons, and his ability in strategizing and combat tactics have received approval from many experienced tacticians. Everyone thought that he would directly enter the military. Surprisingly, he joined the army as a recruit and rejected every special treatment. He completely duplicated the way how Wolf King joined the army.”
Qin Fen nodded slowly but still felt puzzled. I’m not one of the famous soldiers. Why? Why did his gaze have faint traces of hatred in his eyes?
“Ehem, Old Qin!” Like a knowledgeable person, Xue Tian pointed at another person far in the distance. This person’s figure was much bigger than Deng Biao. “That kid is a monster from Ryukyu Island, a self-proclaimed seaman.”
“Seaman?” For the first time, Qin Fen had heard such a strange title.
“They are people who depend on the sea to survive.” Xue Tian whispered, “Many people said that under his bronzed skin he carries the power of the sea.”
“Oh! A beautiful girl!” Xu Tian’s voice suddenly raised while he pointed his finger towards Lin Jiaxuan who was alone in the distance, “But there are no beautiful girls known from my intel. Where did this beauty come from?”
“Lin Jiaxuan. She temporarily lives at the Australia recruit camp and belongs to the Air Force. Don’t know why she participated in this mock battle. It feels very strange.” Qin Fen answered with a serious tone.
Xue Tian’s eyes immediately lit up and he put his arm around Qin Fen’s shoulders. “Do you know her? Come on and introduce her to me!”
Qin Fen shook his head, “It’s better not to touch a thorny rose.”
“Sigh…” Xue Tian increased the amplitude of his head shaking while he looked like he had gone through a heartache, “I see now that you don’t see the same way as we do! If Lin Shao is here, he will definitely say that a thorny rose would be a better rose.”
Suddenly, a loud noise created by the collision of fist and kicks appeared from the crowd of recruits which interrupted Xue Tian’s complaints.
Qin Fen stepped away from Xue Tian’s arm around his shoulder and rushed to where the battle took place.
The recruits had already step back, forming a ring providing enough space for both sides to commence their battle.
Activating Dragon Elephant Prajna Art, Qin Fen separated the recruits with the strength of his arms and made his way to the innermost layer of the combat ring. He was shocked to see the two parties engaged in the battle.