"Very good, then you can run back to base now," Qin Tian said calmly. "The time cannot exceed one hour."

"No... Team leader, we won't do it again!" Upon hearing this, the members of the Red Cell team cried out. It was almost fifty kilometers back to the base from here. Although their physical fitness had been enhanced twice, running back in an hour would really make their legs break.

"What do you mean you wouldn't dare? What are you talking about? Do you think I'd punish you by making you run back just because you copied me?"

Qin Tian deliberately frowned and said, "Do you think I'm such a petty person?"

"Isn't that right?" Everyone was taken aback and asked in return.

"That's right, it's me! Run! The timer has started!" At this moment, Qin Tian's lips curled up slightly, giving them a positive answer.

Under Qin Tian's pressure, the members of the Red Cell Team had no choice but to grit their teeth and start running, complaining to each other as they ran.

The pilot naturally became the target of everyone's anger and was scolded mercilessly, with everyone feeling that he had angered Qin Tian.

"Why are you punishing them?" An Ran felt a pang of pity as she watched the group walk away, and was also surprised that they were so obedient to Qin Tian's orders.

Despite being the youngest, Qin Tian is highly respected and always keeps his word.

"I'm doing this for their own good," Qin Tian replied with a smile. "They'll understand my good intentions when they get back."

Qin Tian wasn't angry that these people had disturbed him and An Ran, but rather he punished them by making them run back to base.

In fact, he knew that the body enhancer's effects wouldn't be fully absorbed at once. Because he practiced the Flying Knife Qi Refining Technique, he could refine the medicinal power with his true qi, but the Red Cell members couldn't do the same; the medicinal power remained dormant within their bodies and hadn't fully taken effect.

They need a challenge that pushes them beyond their limits, completely squeezing out their physical functions, in order to unleash this hidden medicinal power.

Therefore, he found an opportunity for them to unleash their full potential.

Moreover, Qin Tian felt that running back together would enhance their communication, feelings, and cooperation, which made him quite gratified; his efforts were truly commendable.

Of course, the most important thing is that with fewer "third wheels," no one will bother him and Anran to say goodbye properly...

This parting, with no idea when they would meet again, made them embrace tightly, reluctant to part.

But with his mission still at hand, after a brief moment of intimacy, Qin Tian drove An Ran back to school and then drove back to the base himself.

On the way back to base, Qin Tian saw the Red Cell team running back, drenched in sweat and seemingly exhausted. "Keep going, half an hour left," Qin Tian said, slowing down to thoughtfully remind them. "If you go over time, the training volume for the next three days will be tripled."

"Oh... Captain, don't be so harsh... You have to punish the pilot for this..." the crowd shouted from behind the car.

“Yes, it’s all the pilot’s fault,” Xu Tianlong exclaimed.

"Didn't any of you join in the commotion?" the pilot retorted.

“Sing ‘Unity is Strength,’ keep singing it back, and truly understand the spirit of unity.” Qin Tian smiled slightly and said calmly, “Ready, sing…”

"Unity is strength!" the crowd cried out in anguish, but they had no choice but to comply.

Seeing this, Qin Tian smiled faintly, stepped on the gas, and the SUV roared away, heading back to the base to wait for them.

Sure enough, on the way back to base,

Whenever the members of the red blood cell team feel exhausted and about to give up, a surge of new energy always emerges within them, enabling them to persevere.

Throughout the run, their speed didn't decrease much; in fact, towards the end, they even felt like they were running faster!

Everyone marveled, and seemed to vaguely understand Qin Tian's intentions.

Shortly after Qin Tian returned to the base, He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei came to find him and told him some news.

Fan Tianlei is getting promoted and leaving Wolf Fang. Gong Jian, the former instructor of the Red Cell Special Operations Team, will also be leaving with him. After returning from his studies, Gong Jian will leave directly with Fan Tianlei.

"Kid, I'm handing over my Red Cell team to you from now on." Fan Tianlei patted Qin Tian on the shoulder and said with a smile, "I never expected that the Red Cell team, which I built from scratch, would flourish under your leadership. Now, who in the special operations brigades of the Southeast and Southwest Military Regions doesn't know about Red Cell? But now that you've been promoted to a company, and I'm leaving, you can change the name, I have no objection..."

"Thank you, Chief of Staff." Qin Tian saluted Fan Tianlei.

"Thank you too," Fan Tianlei returned the greeting, then said with a smile, "Actually, I really hate to part with you."

As she spoke, her eyes welled up with tears.

Although the promotion was a good thing, for him, who had been separated from his wife and children, there was no longer any family to worry about. Wolf Fang was his home, and Red Cells was like his children. How could he not have feelings for them?

"Chief of Staff, come back and visit often when you have time." Qin Tian said with some emotion. In any case, Fan Tianlei had shown him kindness and was his mentor.

"Okay, definitely. I hope you'll remember me as your chief of staff then," Fan Tianlei said with a smile.

"The entire staff of Red Blood Cell will never forget you," Qin Tian said with a smile.

“Lieutenant General Gao Shiwei said before that he would give you Red Cells convenience. Now that you are a squadron, the number of personnel can’t be the same.” He Zhijun said to Qin Tian with a smile, “After discussions at our brigade headquarters and with the instructions of Lieutenant General Gao Shiwei, we have decided to put several important assault teams and special operations groups under your management.”

"In addition, we recently selected a group of new members from Wolf Fang, who will also be selected by your Red Cells."

"Also, if your squadron wants to change its name, that's your decision."

During this period, the Red Cell team has achieved remarkable results, making a name for itself in both South America and Thailand.

In the Red and Sword exercise, the Red Cell Squadron outperformed the Divine Sword Battalion, drawing attention from both the Southeast and Southwest Military Regions.

After news of the Lover's Island incident spread, Qin Tian once again attracted the attention of his superiors. Given the growing strength of the Red Blood Cell team under Qin Tian's leadership, his superiors hoped he could lead even more people.

"You want me to manage other assault teams and special operations groups?" Qin Tian was taken aback upon hearing this. He had originally planned to gradually expand the squadron, but he hadn't expected his superiors to assign him so many people directly; this was quite a generous move.

As for the name of the new brigade, he hasn't decided yet.

Right now, he wants to focus on resolving the K2 issue. "Within our Wolf Fang unit, we originally had two battalions. The first special operations battalion is called the Azure Wolf, and the second is called the Jackal, both with long histories. In addition, there's a helicopter battalion, the 07 Sky Wolf Special Aviation Team..."

“However, there are still some teams that don’t have a battalion structure, such as the Lone Wolf Commando Team, the Thunder Commando Team, and your Red Cell Commando Team. So the brigade headquarters plans to have you form a new battalion. The existing companies will become battalions, and you will lead them.” He Zhijun said directly at this point.

He also understood that with Qin Tian's military achievements and the attention he received from his superiors, it was only a matter of time before Qin Tian led a large unit and would likely be promoted to senior colonel soon.

"The Lone Wolf Commando Team and the Thunder Commando Team are both elites of our Wolf Fang, and I'm in charge of them both. This is quite a heavy responsibility," Qin Tian said with a smile.

These assault teams are all the elite of the Wolf Fang unit, and now they are all under his management. It seems that the higher-ups intend for him to train the troops.

But he knew in his heart that the reason why the red blood cells' strength had improved so quickly was mainly because he had taken body enhancers.

Of course, as their strength increases, the Red Blood Cells' horizons will also broaden. Having them lead other teams, while they may not necessarily become as strong as them, will certainly have a positive impact. "The Party and the people trust you," He Zhijun said with a smile. "Also, we have a new batch of recruits in our Wolf Fang team. When are you going to take a look and pick some people?"

"I'll let them choose later," Qin Tian nodded. Recruiting was something he didn't need to worry about personally; he should delegate the responsibility appropriately and let his subordinates handle it, trusting their judgment.

"By the way, what about those little guys?" Fan Tianlei asked. After all, he was the one who found the red blood cells, and now that he was leaving, he wanted to say goodbye to them.

"They're heading back. I had them make a long-distance trip back from Jiang City," Qin Tian said with a smile.

"It's dozens of kilometers, how long will it take to get there?" Fan Tianlei said.

"We're almost there. I told them to come back within an hour, and it's been fifty minutes now. They should be back in ten minutes at most," Qin Tian said.

"You drove all the way back from Jiang City in just one hour?" He Zhijun exclaimed in surprise. "Is that even possible?"

"The brigade commander and chief of staff will know in a moment," Qin Tian said, expressing his confidence in Red Cell and the others.

"Then I'll have to take a good look." He Zhijun became interested.

"There are still ten minutes left. They are about eight kilometers away from here," Qin Tian said after sensing the distance.

"Ten minutes, eight kilometers? Interesting." He Zhijun was somewhat skeptical. For ordinary special forces, running five kilometers in ten minutes would be considered good, let alone the final leg of the journey.

"I'll see if it's really that powerful," Fan Tianlei said, half believing and half doubting.

Nine minutes passed quickly.

At this moment, He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei looked around and indeed saw several figures running quickly toward them.

"Really that fast?" The two were startled when they saw it. At this moment, the Red Cell team knew that time was of the essence and were rushing towards the camp as fast as they could, kicking up dust as they ran. Their speed was comparable to that of a car!
"Ten, nine, eight, seven..." Qin Tian began to count down.

"Aww—ah—" Upon hearing this sound, the members of the Red Cell team gritted their teeth and unleashed their maximum potential. In an instant, only afterimages could be seen flashing by, leaving He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei dumbfounded.

"Five, four, three..." Finally, just as Qin Tian was about to finish counting, all six members of the red blood cell team ran back and collapsed to the ground as soon as they arrived.

"Get up, all of you!" Qin Tian shouted coldly.

Upon hearing the sound, everyone forced themselves to stand up again.

"Good!" Seeing that the red blood cells were not only powerful, but also possessed an iron will and discipline, He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei were very satisfied.

"Let me say something," Qin Tian said to everyone. "As you all know, the Red Cell Special Operations Team was originally established by the Chief of Staff. Now, your Chief of Staff is leaving. Let's congratulate him and wish him well... All, salute!"

Everyone was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, and then Qin Tian followed suit and respectfully saluted Fan Tianlei, filled with mixed emotions.

"No matter where we are, we are serving our country and our people!" Fan Tianlei's eyes were a little moist, but he still forced a smile and said, "I feel very honored and gratified to be able to lead you guys! Keep up the good work, lads!"

"Goodbye, Chief of Staff!" Everyone except Zhuang Yan had red eyes. Zhuang Yan also recalled the scene when he left Lone Wolf Group B, and felt very emotional.

"Chief of Staff... I'll miss you." Li Erniu burst into tears. If Fan Tianlei hadn't made him join the army, he might still be an ordinary construction worker. Life is always a series of partings.

Fan Tianlei is gone, and the Red Blood Cells will become a thing of the past, while a new era belonging to Qin Tian is about to begin. The police are still investigating K2's whereabouts.

During this period, the red blood cells remained at the Wolf Fang base on standby. Meanwhile, the formation of the new squadron, and the future Wolf Fang new battalion, was also proceeding intensively.

Lone wolf, lightning, and red blood cells.

After consideration, Qin Tian decided to keep only these three squads, and then recruit another squad from the new recruits, making a total of four squads to form his new company.

Qin Tian left the recruitment to these three teams, only needing to oversee the selection of official members.

These past few days have been very busy.

On the third day, a new batch of people were selected.

These people had already gone through a preliminary screening before joining Wolf Fang, and then underwent another round of rigorous selection upon entering Wolf Fang. After that, they had to pass the joint screening of three teams: Lone Wolf, Thunder and Red Cell.

Only through such rigorous screening at every level will the document be presented to Qin Tian.

It is clear that these people are the cream of the crop, and it would not be unreasonable to recruit them directly. However, Qin Tian has his own set of selection criteria, and he values ​​a person's potential more.

Ultimately, ten people stood out, and Qin Tian had to select five more from these ten, which meant eliminating half of them. Only five people could truly become members of his squadron.

On the large playground, Qin Tian sat under the shade of a tree, with the Red Cell, Thunder Commando, and Lone Wolf Commando standing neatly in front of him.

"Reporting, Captain, we've selected ten recruits. What are the next instructions?" Lei Zhan of the Thunder Commando Team asked. He had considerable experience in training new recruits, and he was primarily in charge of this selection. Of course, the final decision rested with Qin Tian.

"Each person must undertake a 30-kilometer round trip, to be completed within one hour. After they finish, have them come see me." Qin Tian issued the order before even meeting them.

"Running 20 kilometers in an hour? Isn't that too demanding?" Lei Zhan couldn't help but object upon hearing this. Such a requirement was extremely challenging even for them, let alone new recruits.

"Heh heh, becoming one of our captain's men isn't that easy. Our new squadron must be the strongest; every single one of us must be capable of taking on ten men." At this moment, a pilot standing nearby said with a laugh. (End of Chapter)

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