The Surrogate Bride of the Colonel He

C64 – The Purpose of Watching the Game

Xu Yangyi found himself still ten meters away from Tank’s location. Regret surged within him. He slapped his device and muttered under his breath, “Damn it, is this thing malfunctioning?”

He was just about to deactivate the Sensory Perception Form to investigate what was happening. Yet, in that very moment, a tree branch produced a sharp snap. Instantly, Tank’s ocular device turned relentless, raising its gun and firing in that direction. The speed was astonishing, resembling lightning, and the movement was too swift for the naked eye to track. The onlookers watching the screen couldn’t help but cry out in fear, fearing for Xu Yangyi’s safety. However, Xu Yangyi managed to dodge the attack deftly, twisting around with his own firearm. In the blink of an eye, he vanished into the surrounding grass.

“What’s going on? Could it be animals again?” Tank wondered, searching for where the disturbance had originated, yet without success.

Given that the gunshot came from behind, no motion was detected from that direction. In such circumstances, it was natural for Tank to feel perplexed. It was only reasonable to conclude that Xu Yangyi had once again managed to obscure his presence and movements, eluding Tank’s surveillance.

“The agility required to perform a backflip with such a substantial weapon is truly remarkable!”

“And judging by appearances, he doesn’t seem like an amateur at all!”

“What an unconventional individual; it’s evident that he’s an adept no matter how you scrutinize him!” They managed to cloak their presence instantly, to the extent that even Tank was unable to detect them.”

“Well, his judgment is pretty astute as well. That previous bullet just grazed his abdomen. Had he not evaded in time, he would certainly have been shot.”

“This kid is even more powerful than he looks!”

“Right, you really can’t judge a book by its cover.”

“I was curious why the Colonel wanted us to participate in this practice competition. Turns out he’s aiming for us to learn from him.”

“Exactly! I initially believed that the Colonel’s goal was to show us the Dragon Riding Team’s might, motivating us to strive harder. Yet, that wasn’t the case. It seems he’s conveying the message that even in situations where factors like height and physique seem impossible, we still have a shot at standing up against formidable foes. But, can this kid truly triumph? Wasn’t he always keeping a low profile?”

This line of thought wasn’t unique to this man; others in the group shared the same sentiment. After being stifled by the Dragon Riding Team to the point of breathlessness, witnessing Xu Yangyi’s contest against Tank had ignited a collective desire for Xu Yangyi’s victory.

Even Ji Guangming’s tightly clenched fists betrayed his outward composure. “Sister-in-law, if you can indeed win, kindly bring that triumph back to us and imbue us with courage.”

The soldiers’ subdued spirits were par for the course. The Dragon Riding Team was comprised of elite members, carrying out missions quite distinct from their own.

Hee Jingyan recognized that every soldier harbored aspirations for upward mobility. With a smile, he acknowledged their yearnings.

Wife, the soldiers’ hopes rest upon you now. It’s your responsibility to impart a lesson and bolster their morale.

Rosen’s brows knitted upon catching sight of Hee Jingyan’s smile.

Even the colonel harbored curiosity about this kid’s background. Nevertheless, he had to acknowledge the kid’s skill; it was no wonder that he dismissed Tank’s threat. Remaining incognito further worked in Tank’s favor since close combat expertise was Tank’s forte, while marksmanship wasn’t their strong suit.