Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

Ye Chen and the others were naturally unaware of what was happening outside. Time seemed to stand still in the mountains, and the trainees were already enjoying themselves.

For the next period of time, everyone either trained in physical fitness, shooting, combat, attended cultural and theoretical classes, or practiced martial arts...

Overall, I've had a very fulfilling life.

For many people, this kind of communal living has a unique flavor, and they have adapted to and come to like this kind of life.

In the blink of an eye, it has been 14 days since they came to participate in the training camp, which is a full two weeks.

The instructors have taught most of what they were supposed to teach; how much each student has actually mastered depends on the individual.

That day, Black Wolf gathered everyone together and said loudly, "Gentlemen, you've been training for a while now. Isn't it getting a bit boring training in the mountains every day? How about something more exciting?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up with excitement.

Zhao Tianlong immediately asked, "What's so exciting?"

Black Wolf smiled slightly: "Let me show you the mystery and madness of nature up close. Humans can cultivate and master extraordinary power, and animals also have their own path to the extraordinary."

"These Hundred Thousand Mountains are home to many intelligent plants and animals. Your mission this time is to hunt down a giant python!"

"A village was recently attacked, and dozens of villagers and livestock perished. Based on the on-site investigation, it is highly likely that the perpetrator was a giant python!"

Dongzi asked doubtfully, "That's not right, Instructor. Shouldn't snakes hibernate in winter? Why are they out and about? That doesn't make sense. Could there be a mistake?"

Black Wolf nodded: "Theoretically, that's correct, but many things can't be viewed through the lens of common sense. Of course, there might be other reasons as well, but it's probably safe to assume that the giant python was behind it."

"The higher-ups take this matter very seriously. Since you're here for training, we'll use it as your assessment task for this training camp!"

"Whether it's a giant python or something else, your mission is to find the culprit behind the village attack and eliminate it!"

"After all, your mission is to eliminate these unstable and uncontrollable factors!"

"Anyone scared? If they are, I can apply to my superiors to grant them special permission not to participate in this operation!"

After speaking, Black Wolf quietly looked around at everyone.

"Hey, Instructor Black, what are you talking about? If we were scared, why would we have joined Beidou?" Zhao Tianlong scoffed.

"That's right. Since that beast dared to attack humans, it's our duty to eliminate it. Cultivators have no concept of fear!"

Fatty Wan Shengjie also had a righteous and awe-inspiring look on his face.

Although the others didn't say anything, none of them backed down.

Just kidding. If so many cultivators can't even handle a giant python, then they've wasted their cultivation.

Black Wolf nodded with satisfaction; he had anticipated everyone's reaction.

"Good! No one has backed down, but I hope you understand that this is your mission, and also a test from the organization."

"Carrying out a mission isn't just about being brave; you also need skill and intelligence. This is different from training; a slight mistake could be life-threatening!"

After speaking, Black Wolf looked around again.

Although no one spoke, their expressions became much more serious.

"Next, everyone will be fully armed and carry three days' worth of rations. We will depart in half an hour. This operation will be under the full command of Captain Ye Chen!"

After finishing his sentence, Black Wolf looked at Ye Chen: "I'm entrusting their safety to you. Are you confident you can lead them well?"

Ye Chen didn't expect Black Wolf to point this out to him, but it wasn't a difficult thing for Ye Chen.

As long as they don't cause any trouble, it shouldn't be a big problem.

Ye Chen said solemnly, "As long as I'm here, for every person who goes, every person will come back!"

Black Wolf nodded and said nothing more.

Each person carried a Type 95 pistol and a Type 92 pistol, wore a special vest, and carried an emergency backpack. After preparation, they set off.

The incident occurred more than 300 kilometers from the camp, and the group had to walk to get there.

Of course, they could fly there directly, but since everyone hasn't learned how to parachute, it would be quite difficult.

If things go wrong, it would be a bit embarrassing to be eliminated immediately after landing.

So it's safer to just walk over there.

The roads are all mountainous, and there are no vehicles; we have to rely entirely on our own two legs.

However, since the group had experience with long-distance treks of 200 kilometers, 300 kilometers was just a little more distance for them.

This is a good opportunity to further hone my wilderness survival skills; I imagine this will be one of the challenges.

Instead of complaining, everyone was as excited as if they had been injected with adrenaline.

I guess they were thinking about the barbecue from last time!

The group walked more than 100 kilometers before it got dark.

This time, everyone was well-prepared and even picked up several kinds of raw materials for barbecue along the way.

I'm really looking forward to having a delicious meal tonight!

So after dark, everyone tacitly chose to rest.

Chef Wan Shengjie is shining again.

The meat was being processed, firewood was being gathered, and firewood was being started; everything proceeded in an orderly manner.

After half a month of adjustment, it seems that the adjustment has been effective, and the team is now working together very well.

Anyone who lives in such a group for half a month will have a stronger sense of collective honor and belonging.

Just as everyone was gathered around the campfire, staring expectantly at the fragrant roasted meat, Ye Chen looked in one direction and slowly stood up.

"Captain, what's wrong?"

Zhao Tianlong was the first to notice Ye Chen's unusual behavior and asked a question.

Everyone looked in the direction Ye Chen was looking, but they didn't see anything.

"What are you looking at? I didn't see anything!" Wan Shengjie asked, puzzled.

Everyone looked at each other with puzzled expressions, wondering what Ye Chen was looking at.

Ye Chen gestured for silence and slowly spoke, "The atmosphere here is off, everyone on high alert!"

People have their own vitality, the land has its own energy, and all things have their own energy.

Ever since Ye Chen learned the art of observing qi, he has enjoyed taking a look at it.

Normally there is no problem, but if there is a little spiritual energy, it will appear in various colors such as white and gray.

Ye Chen hadn't noticed anything different along the way.

Even if there is some, it's only slightly whiter, indicating the presence of some spiritual energy.

He remembered clearly that the air around him just now was only pale white, and there was nothing else.

But just now he happened to see a flash of purple light disappear.

Purple light, huh? When he himself made his move, it was only cyan-blue light. Judging from that, if the opponent is human, his strength might be above Ye Chen's.

If it is an animal, the level of danger should not be underestimated.

Upon hearing Ye Chen's words, everyone picked up their Type 95 rifles and stood up, alert to their surroundings, their expressions solemn.

Even Ye Chen looked as if he were facing a formidable enemy, which shows how serious the problem was.

The real danger is the one they cannot see.

Fortunately, the "truth" in their hands gave everyone a lot of confidence.

Although everyone was tense and on guard, they were not too panicked.