Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

"Finally, I've met a smart person."

Squad Leader Xiao's composure under these circumstances impressed Bai Long, who realized he hadn't made a mistake in choosing him.

The gun he had raised was slowly lowered.

"I recognize you. Even if you're wearing a mask, I can recognize you at a glance."

Squad Leader Xiao also put down his gun and made a surprising statement.

"Have we met before?" Bai Long asked in surprise.

"Hello Bailong, my name is Xiao Fei."

Squad Leader Xiao first called out names and introduced himself, then explained: "In the 2004 selection competition, you were the supervisor of the assault team and also the best soldier in the assault team. I was one of the contestants at that time."

At this point, Squad Leader Xiao's expression changed slightly, and he asked with strong doubt, "That's strange. You've already been a full member of the assault team, so why are you participating in the competition? Are you vying for a spot as a reserve member?"

"You'll know if you win in the end." Bai Long didn't explain, leaving a suspenseful question.

Sergeant Xiao wasn't worried about not getting an answer. His eyes darted around, and an idea popped into his head. He turned to Zhou Zijian and ordered, "Go, give him two magazines and a supply pack."

"Huh?? Give it to him? Why should we? We don't even have enough for ourselves." Zhou Zijian was very unwilling.

He didn't know what Squad Leader Xiao was up to, and he wasn't as shrewd as Squad Leader Xiao, so he was unwilling to hand over the supplies for no reason.

"Just give it to me, don't talk nonsense."

Squad Leader Xiao raised his voice and reprimanded Zhou Zijian, which had a significant impact on him. No matter how unwilling he was, he could only walk over with a reluctant expression.

He took two magazines and placed them on the windowsill in front of Bailong, then took a few chocolates out of his pocket and put them on top of that as well.

"Be more generous, who's going to eat this much?" Squad Leader Xiao urged again.

"We don't have many supplies to begin with. This airdrop won't even last us two days. If we give it to him, what will we eat afterwards?" Zhou Zijian said speechlessly.

"If that's not enough, we'll grab more."

Squad Leader Xiao had already started to think things through and had thoroughly analyzed the current situation.

He knew very well how strong Bai Long was in combat. If he really wanted to leave without giving anything away, he would likely have to give up the airdrop he had just grabbed.

Even whether the three of them can escape unscathed will become a major question.

By proactively offering gifts as a gesture of goodwill, they could at least maintain a basic relationship with Bai Long and ensure that the three of them wouldn't be eliminated.

of course.

Squad Leader Xiao was taking a gamble, betting that Bai Long was a proud and arrogant person who wouldn't accept kindness from others for no reason, which would be exactly what Bai Long was looking for.

Squad Leader Xiao, who was well aware of the pros and cons, naturally wanted to thoroughly intimidate Zhou Zijian.

The simple-minded Zhou Zijian was unaware of the grand scheme that Squad Leader Xiao was playing, but he had no choice but to obey due to Squad Leader Xiao's tyrannical power.

He took out two cans of food from the supplies he hadn't even had a chance to touch and placed them in front of Bai Long.

Then he walked back with a sullen face.

"Bai Long, these things aren't many, but they represent the respect the three of us have for a veteran special forces soldier. We're very happy to have met you here," Sergeant Xiao said with a smile.

"Respect is something I keep in my heart. I never take advantage of anyone. Tell me your terms."

Bai Long was indeed a proud and arrogant person. His personality would never allow him to owe anyone favors, but he really needed these things in front of him, so he decided to negotiate a deal.

"cooperate!"

Seeing that Bai Long had already fallen into his trap, Squad Leader Xiao shouted two words without hesitation and used the same set of tactics he had used against Lone Wolf against Bai Long.

"As you can see, the three of us will never hold you back. As long as we cooperate, we will do our best to protect you and eliminate your worries, allowing you to focus all your energy on fighting the enemy."

Squad Leader Xiao first listed all the benefits, then subconsciously added pressure by saying, "At this point in the competition, all the remaining contestants are top-notch."

There is strength in numbers. As long as we stick together, the ending will definitely be wonderful.

Moreover, there are two groups that can be selected, and there's no conflict in us being in the same group. As long as we eliminate everyone else, we can work together.

Squad Leader Xiao is truly meticulous, and his language is also very cunning.

After listening to Squad Leader Xiao's words, Bai Long smiled but did not reply. Instead, he reached out his right hand and gathered up all the supplies on the windowsill.

Then, without looking away, he turned and left.

Seeing that Bai Long had put the things away, Squad Leader Xiao's lips curled into a broad smile.

"He... agreed?" Zhou Zijian asked.

"That goes without saying."

Squad Leader Xiao patted Zhou Zijian on the chest, his eyes still brimming with excitement, and said, "With Bai Long's cooperation, we're guaranteed to win. Just wait to join the assault team!"

Squad Leader Xiao certainly had reason to be confident.

Led by a seasoned veteran who had wreaked havoc among the chickens, and with Xiao and his two comrades being equally formidable, they were undoubtedly the strongest team on the field at the moment.

none of them!

Even the spectators in the command center couldn't help but discuss the three of them together when they saw Bai Long, Squad Leader Xiao, and his partner.

"Bai Long's individual strength is already so strong that he can easily take on a whole group by himself. Xiao Fei's group has already snatched two airdrops, which is enough to prove their strength. If they team up, will the others even be able to compete?" Lu Tu said, both amused and exasperated.

"Bai Long has enough strength and experience, and Team 02 has abundant top-tier items and resources. The combination of the two can indeed be considered a powerful alliance, which other teams will find difficult to contend with."

Jackie Chan made a conventional logical deduction, then changed the subject the next second: "However, the remaining groups are all quite strong, and if nothing unexpected happens, they will try to form combinations."

When the time comes, small groups will become larger groups, and one-on-one battles will become two-on-two battles. The battlefield will become very chaotic, and it's hard to say who will have the last laugh.

There are never absolutes in war; unexpected events can always occur.

"really."

Jackie Chan agreed with Jackie Chan's point of view and said, "For example, there is also a very strong sniper, Lone Wolf, on the field. If he can combine with Team 02, the two sides will also have a synergistic effect greater than the sum of their parts."

When they, at their weaker position, clash with the White Dragon, it's truly hard to say who will win.

"My big fish is definitely stronger. Zhang Tianyang from Group 02 has injured his leg, and the lack of mobility will greatly reduce his combat power. Moreover, the strength of the White Dragon is not comparable to that of the Lone Wolf." Qin Feng said confidently.

"Captain, you can't say that."

Seeing his recommended player being belittled, Leng Jing couldn't help but stand up and say, "Lone Wolf is a sniper, someone who can create miracles."

"Is that so? Then let's wait and see." Qin Feng remained confident.

"Alright, the best is yet to come. There probably won't be much to see tonight. Captain Qin, I wonder if your men are back yet? How about we go have a few drinks?" Jackie Chan said with a smile.

"The mess hall is all ready. Let's go, we'll head over now."

Captain Qin Feng readily agreed, waving his hand and saying, "Everyone come on in. The welcome banquet may be a bit late, but it will definitely satisfy you."

……

After watching the "performance," the bigwigs in the command center went straight to the kitchen to enjoy a good meal, while the contestants also welcomed their first night.

The team currently in the worst situation – Group 02 – returned to the building they had previously captured after failing to secure any airdrops and being forced to leave.

To avoid being ambushed by other players, they specifically chose to rest on the rooftop.

They secured and locked the only staircase door that led up the stairs with steel bars, then hid in the nearby rooftop storage room—it was indeed very comfortable.

pity.

The environment is good, but the situation is not optimistic.

First of all, we couldn't get any food. We spent the whole evening getting two jugs of water, and we didn't see anything else edible.

Hungry, Xiao Yunjie couldn't hold on any longer, so he found a corner, curled up, closed his eyes, and went to sleep.

There was nothing we could do but resort to a clumsy method since we had no food.

I gulped down a few mouthfuls of water, forcing my stomach to feel full, temporarily suppressing the feeling of hunger, and then I fell asleep and didn't feel hungry anymore.

As for what will happen when I wake up tomorrow, we'll see.

One night is one night.

Zhang Tianyang's leg condition has worsened. He used to be able to walk relatively normally, but now he can only limp along.

And while walking, I had to force myself to endure the stinging pain in my legs.

Fortunately, Zhang Tianyang had a strong will and managed to hold on without uttering a sound. He even ended up being the first on the guard duty list.

Seeing that Yan Poyue hadn't slept at all, Zhang Tianyang stretched his sore and swollen legs and casually asked, "Aren't you going to rest? You're on the second shift."

"Squad leader, why don't you go to sleep first, I'll take over the guard duty."

Yan Poyue could tell that the squad leader's leg was in a lot of pain, but he didn't want to say anything to comfort him, as that would be embarrassing. So he could only choose to take a roundabout approach.

"I'm not sleepy," Zhang Tianyang said, feigning nonchalance.

"Are you mentally exhausted?" Yan Poyue suddenly asked.

"What do you mean?" Zhang Tianyang suddenly turned around and looked at Yan Poyue.

"Leaving the supplies to them is tantamount to us forfeiting. If we hold out until tomorrow, we probably won't even have the strength to run."

What Yan Poyue said was indeed true. After a day of intense competition, one sparrow's meat simply couldn't sustain them.

Once the food in the stomach has been digested, the body needs energy, so it can only break down its own tissues.

As fat and protein are broken down and transformed, bodily functions will inevitably decline significantly, and fighting ability will naturally decrease as well.

Now, those who remain are all elites, and even the slightest difference can determine the outcome.

Not to mention the decline in combat power!

Zhang Tianyang understood Yan Poyue's thoughts, but as the class monitor, he had his concerns and said helplessly, "We're all in the same class, I can't bring myself to do it."

"You can't do it, but I can."

Yan Poyue's words clearly showed his attitude; he didn't want to give up, but he didn't want to disobey Zhang Tianyang's orders.

After all, he had promised before forming the team that he would follow Zhang Tianyang's orders in everything during the game.

"At such close range, once the fighting starts, can you guarantee your own safe escape? If someone gets eliminated, is there any point in grabbing the airdrop?" Zhang Tianyang countered.

"They can't escape either, so why should we let them?" Yan Poyue questioned.

"We went through all that trouble to come to this godforsaken place to suffer, only to end up with both of us hurt and going back looking ashamed?" Zhang Tianyang said.

Yan Poyue was speechless and could only say in a derogatory tone, "We can't let them have it all. We should at least get half."

"Then why didn't you shoot back then? Why didn't you stand up and demand half?" Zhang Tianyang said speechlessly.

At the time, Zhang Tianyang was indeed feeling guilty and panicked, so he didn't think much about it. In addition, he was a little anxious and didn't even consider this possibility.

If Yan Poyue had made this request at the time, he would most likely have tried to share half of the supplies.

Yan Poyue opened his mouth but didn't say anything. After several seconds, he said in a very soft voice, "When we were divided into groups, I promised you that you would be in charge of everything."

After hearing Yan Poyue's explanation, Zhang Tianyang fell silent and did not say anything more.

Yan Poyue then said, "You took a bullet for me back then, so I have no choice but to listen to you. If you tell me to leave, then I'll go with you."

"You~"

Zhang Tianyang was amused and teased, "You weren't like this back then. If you didn't listen to me, there was really nothing I could do about it."

"Class monitor!"

Yan Poyue turned around, his eyes fixed on Zhang Tianyang, and said solemnly, "Then from now on... don't stop me, let me do my best?"

"Sigh, can I stop you?" Zhang Tianyang sighed with a wry smile.

"There aren't many people left. I'm sure I'll be one of those six spots." Yan Poyue looked up at the night sky, which was already filled with stars, his gaze filled with determination and confidence.

Sudden……

"call out--"

A rocket flew from a distance, trailing a trail of burning flames, and crashed into the front of the detached building, setting a pile of grass ablaze.

What happened?

Yan Poyue and Zhang Tianyang were shocked and quickly looked for the source of the rocket.

Xiao Yunjie, who was sleeping soundly, was also startled awake and immediately grabbed his gun and rushed to the door.

A second whoosh rang out—and another rocket flew over.

This time the shot was more accurate.

It hit the small room where Yan Poyue was.

Faced with this long-range weapon that has truly reached a deep level since the start of the selection competition, Yan Poyue and his two companions were all on high alert.

"Who the hell is this? What's the point of bombarding us with fireworks?" Xiao Yunjie said angrily.

"It must be that sniper we encountered this afternoon; he's been following us like a persistent ghost," Yan Poyue guessed.

"Is he crazy? Setting off fireworks in the middle of the night, isn't that just revealing his own location? What's the point of a lose-lose situation?" Xiao Yunjie was so angry he was practically fuming.

"He's using us as bait, deliberately pointing out our location to lure out other fish," Zhang Tianyang was the first to realize.

"Is this some kind of bastard? Using us as bait? What are we going to do now?" Xiao Yunjie was anxious.

"Wait here, it's perfectly safe here. Even if some fish are attracted here, it won't be easy for them to make a layup. Let's just stay here and see what tricks they have up their sleeves."

Yan Poyue calmly analyzed the current situation and chose to continue to remain still and observe the changes.

(End of this chapter)