Special Forces: I Can See the Experience Bar

Chapter 144 New Features
Once outside this door, even if Xiao Gao searches for the list of the top 100 talents on the internal network, he won't find it. The screen will only display relevant policies about the list, not specific individuals.

"You can rest assured about the captain's position. We both know the rules. We won't ask what we shouldn't ask, and we won't say what we shouldn't say."

Gray Wolf sat on the sofa and quickly made a promise to Captain He, while Captain Gao nodded in agreement. Although he didn't say anything, he would keep his word once he made a promise.

"All the problems have been solved, and you're still lingering here?"

Captain He started kicking people out; he really couldn't take it anymore after a long day.

"Yes, we'll leave right away."

After saying that, Gao Zhongdui and Ma Da stood up and saluted Captain He, then opened the office door to let the captain leave first.

"You two be happy. Although Chang Ning doesn't belong to 026, he was under your command before the transfer order came down. Having such an excellent soldier working under you makes us feel much more at ease."

Besides, compared to Chang Ning, Yu Laofan and the assassins are at least your soldiers. You can outdo them when you go out and brag.”

Perhaps unable to bear seeing Gao Zhong and Ma Da in such a distress, Captain He turned back halfway to comfort them.

The worst thing between people is to compare themselves to each other, especially when it comes to certain people and things, where one person has something that the other doesn't, which best reveals the psychological state of both parties.

Following Captain He's words, the two men couldn't help but smile as they imagined Fan Tianlei and the assassin looking distressed.

There was no personal grudge between them; competition was the norm. But this competition inevitably led to them tripping each other up and setting traps for one another. Over time, it became impossible to tell who was right and who was wrong; in short, they would try to sabotage each other whenever they had the chance.

Lying on his iron bed in the dormitory, Chang Ning had no idea that the three leaders had gone to great lengths for him. The poor ostrich was merely a catalyst for the conversation.

The bright moonlight slowly crept onto the ostrich's face through the polished windowpane, which was so clear it reflected a person's image. The ostrich seemed to be chewing, as if it were dreaming about something.

'The ostrich is probably dreaming about something delicious.'

Seeing the ostrich's sleeping posture, Chang Ning made a guess that he thought was extremely reliable.

"Why are you everywhere, medic!"
Don't try to take some from me, leave some for me!

Well, it seems the ostrich's dream isn't so pleasant. It turns out the ostrich and the medic are true love; they dream of each other and never want to be apart, while Xia Lan is just there to make up the numbers.

"Task settlement complete. Merit points have been credited to your account. Please check your account."

The system's electronic voice echoed in Chang Ning's mind, drawing her attention away from the ostrich's constantly changing expression.

The system, which Chang Ning had been focusing on, brought up the character panel in her mind. In Chang Ning's mind, the system was a sphere that emitted a soft light.

Name: Chang Ning

"Age: 19 years old"

Military Rank: Second Lieutenant (Platoon Leader)

Merit Points: 700

"Stamina: 600 / ??? (The average stamina for an adult male is 100)"

"Knife Skill: 100/100 (Cannot be upgraded)"

Shooting Proficiency: 70/100

"Fighting: 10/100"

"Demolition: 60/100"

"Makeup Reconnaissance: 80/100"

"Note: The level of this system is linked to the host's military rank. Please strive hard!"

The merit points were 500 last time, but this time they have increased to 700, which is 200 points more. In other words, the reward for the hostage rescue mission is 200 merit points.

Chang Ning didn't know what other people's systems were like, but his system was not intelligent at all, and its functions were not even complete.

Just like this time, there was no reminder when the task was posted, and the value of the task was not clearly stated.

Chang Ning had reason to suspect that the system's developers were using this to take kickbacks from him.

It's a seller's market now. Even if his guess comes true, so what? Can he uninstall the system? Besides, the big ball of light in his mind doesn't have the option to uninstall it.

"Ding, you have a new email. Please check it."

Chang Ning subconsciously looked at the system's built-in space. This space could only hold things from the system; it was impossible to put anything from outside into it.

He had tried it before, and all he did was stand in the washroom with a towel in his hand, making all sorts of bizarre gestures to summon the system, but he got no response.

Finally, Xiao Zhuang, who came in to fetch water, saw it all. Xiao Zhuang was so frightened that he thought Chang Ning had been scolded and was so angry that he dragged him to get the medic to take a look.

These were all Chang Ning's embarrassing moments, the kind that would make him blush if he recalled them. Looking at the empty system space, Chang Ning became even more annoyed with the system; he simply couldn't afford the items in the system shop.

The only opportunity to buy things is during the daily store refresh, which will display items he can afford.

The special seed bullets in the system space were the ones he bought after the last refresh. Each special seed bullet costs 200 merit points, which is ridiculously expensive.

"The system gave you a chance, but you're useless. Why can't you take my 700 merit points?"

Chang Ning opened the email while cursing; it was a task briefing.

The email vanished as soon as it was opened, turning into specks of light, while its contents appeared directly in Chang Ning's consciousness.

After reading the mission briefing, Chang Ning finally understood how those 200 merit points were obtained, which made him feel even more that his system and the neighboring United States were one family.

The capitalists don't even bother to hide their ugly mouths anymore.

The hostage rescue mission itself only grants 150 merit points, with the additional 50 points awarded for his outstanding performance in the mission.

"Forget it, the more I look at it, the angrier I get."

Chang Ning decisively logged out of the system to calm her turbulent emotions.

"There's no need to get angry with the system; it's not worth ruining your health. Let's see what good stuff the shop can refresh."

You get a free chance to refresh the selection once a day, just like with blind boxes, offering a wide variety of products.

Chang Ning has been having a run of bad luck lately. Either the new items he sees are powerful and aesthetically pleasing, but he can't afford them, or he can afford them but they're useless to him.

So far, the most suitable item Changning has obtained is the special seed bullet, but unfortunately he has only obtained it once.

"I hope the products this time will be good."

Chang Ning rubbed his hands together, his eyes shining with anticipation.

Clicking the refresh button, an aircraft carrier appeared the next second. Judging from the picture, it was covered in rust, and Chang Ning would believe it if you said it had just been salvaged from the sea.

"The aircraft carrier Akagi was the first heavy aircraft carrier built by the Japanese Navy during World War II."

The aircraft carrier has a 200mm main gun, a horizontally curved funnel, a full-length flight deck, a bridge and elevators, and can carry 60 aircraft.

It was scuttled on June 6, 1942, after being severely damaged in the Battle of Midway.

Price: 1000 Merit Points!
Tip: Don't be fooled by its rusty appearance. When you buy it, the system will be refurbished, and you'll also receive 60 carrier-based aircraft as a bonus.

Don't just think about it, take action!

Not 6888, not 1999, just 1000 merit points and you can bring home a genuine aircraft carrier!

Okay, ignoring the sales pitch that sounds like it was taught at a department store, a World War II-era aircraft carrier for only 1000 merit points is indeed tempting.

If you buy it, you can store it in the system space without worrying about it being discovered, and your safety will be guaranteed when you go on missions at sea in the future.

But he is still 300 merit points short.

"Why is it always just a little short? You damn system, are you doing this on purpose?"

Chang Ning barked incoherently to vent his dissatisfaction; only in his own mind could Chang Ning be so unrestrained.

Once back in reality, he must remain calm at all times. His profession dictates that he cannot allow emotions to control his mind.

The system detected strong dissatisfaction from the host with the system's e-commerce function and began automatically upgrading and improving the relevant functions.

"System upgrade in progress..."

"update successed!"

Unlike in novels, the system doesn't reject its host once it upgrades.

This is Chang Ning's consciousness space; Chang Ning is the master. How can a guest drive away the master?

The upgrade was completed before Chang Ning even had a chance to complain.

"Upgrade successful. The host can spend merit points to increase the number of daily refreshes."

The first refresh requires 100 merit points, the second requires 200 points, and so on with no upper limit.

The daily free refresh has been changed to once a month. Additionally, the host can spend 500 merit points to refresh a specific category of goods.

After reading the update announcement, Chang Ning felt that every word conveyed the same core idea: send money!
(End of this chapter)