novelraw Chapter 1619: 1620: Short-Handed
Chapter 1619: 1620: Short-Handed
Chapter 1619: Chapter 1620: Short-Handed
Watching those classmates who were freely forming teams, Feng Yuan felt as if they were ignoring what the teacher had just said. Tan Xueluo and Wu Dingwu didn’t quite understand, but they sensed something was wrong with the new team, yet couldn’t pinpoint the problem.
“It seems like they’ve mixed up the auxiliary spirit beasts. The auxiliary spirit beasts in the team aren’t just about healing and buffing.”
Sighing, Feng Yuan said helplessly. Teacher Lu frowned, as he naturally noticed this issue too, but considering his previous interventions, it wasn’t suitable for him to step in again. After thinking about it, he decided to ignore it for now, as it wasn’t a big problem.
Soon, the assigned tasks were announced. Although all were patrol tasks, some involved surrounding streets beyond the academy, and Feng Yuan noticed a few were patrols of the back mountain. Even though these were led by a commander, Feng Yuan still worried there might be issues.
Watching them leave, Feng Yuan and Qi Chen remained in the hall. Noticing their teacher’s puzzled look, they stepped forward and asked.
“These three students, have you not found a suitable team?”
Feng Yuan showed the proof of his created team and shook his head while saying helplessly:
“It’s not that, just unnecessary.”
Noticing it wasn’t a temporary team badge but a formal team badge, the teacher curiously examined Feng Yuan and after a moment said:
“You are… Feng Yuan?”
To her knowledge, among the students this year, only Feng Yuan had the capability to complete the task for formal team establishment. Although freshmen might not recognize it, there’s a small distinction between the formal team badge and the temporary team badge.
As for upgrading to a formal team, it’s not through accumulating tasks, as that’s useless. As long as they complete an internal assessment task difficult enough for formal team level, the academy will automatically upgrade them. Before this, temporary teams won’t appear in the academy’s internal team rankings.
No matter if they formed their own or joined others’ teams, those who can become members of a formal team indeed have no need to start exploring from scratch like the others.
“Today’s tasks seem to have restrictions; the range of tasks freshmen can take is set, but it doesn’t matter. Do you guys want to work together?”
Putting away his badge, Feng Yuan smiled and asked Dou Yanlan and Qi Chen. After a moment’s thought, Qi Chen nodded and said:
“Just patrolling… might not suit me.”
Although he and Dou Yanlan wished to build good relationships with classmates, when it comes to executable tasks… Both had made their decisions regarding the team. Seeing this, Feng Yuan waved his hand and led Qi Chen away. The female teacher hesitated, watching the three leave, but didn’t follow.
They didn’t take tasks at the academy. According to the rules set before, she didn’t need to care where they went since today was technically a weekend break, and the teachers only voluntarily came to help the freshmen. Yet, Feng Yuan’s words still intrigued her.
After hesitating for a while, she decided to inform Teacher Lu by message. Upon receiving this news, he paused for a moment and then realized Feng Yuan’s intention, smiling wryly, he advised the teacher not to worry about Feng Yuan, as she might not be able to enter their zone even if she wanted to.
The facts were just as Teacher Lu predicted. Feng Yuan led Qi Chen straight to the Special Duty Team. Liao Yu, who had just returned from vacation, saw Feng Yuan and asked in surprise:
“Are you guys really so free? How come you have time to come again this weekend?”
“Hehe~ Isn’t it nice having more helpers?”
“Not really, but I’ve just ended my vacation, so I’m not quite clear about the situation in the team right now.”
Shaking his head, Liao Yu said as he led Feng Yuan into the Special Duty Team. Due to previous actions, everyone in the Special Duty Team knew Feng Yuan and his friends. Seeing them follow Liao Yu inside, no one stepped forward to question. Feng Yuan curiously looked at Liao Yu and asked:
“Your vacation? How come you’ve finished everything so fast?”
“Of course not, but it was a benefit. Originally, it was my turn to rest, and due to participating in the Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom battle last time, the team gave me a few extra days off. Still, the environment at Jingshui Temple is indeed nice.”
“Jingshui Temple? That place shouldn’t be a tourist spot, right?”
Hearing Liao Yu’s words, Feng Yuan looked at him in surprise. Qi Chen thought of something and said:
“That place seems to be an official convalescent facility. I remember my dad saying it has many unique spirit beasts that help relax the mind, but generally, it primarily serves the military personnel…”
“Although our Special Duty Team isn’t military, Jingshui Temple doesn’t completely reject recuperation applications from other departments either. And I didn’t expect Huo Feng’s problem to be so severe.”
Liao Yu’s face turned grim as he spoke with a smile. If it weren’t for the team granting them leave and helping them apply for rest at Jingshui Temple this time, they might not have even realized Huo Feng’s issues. No, perhaps the team knew, so they let him go there for recuperation along with Huo Feng.
With his understanding of Huo Feng, unless superiors issued strict orders, he wouldn’t go there willingly. Even so, without someone persuading him, even Jingshui Temple might not have any good solutions.
Thinking this, Liao Yu sighed, as their team was now missing a member, making future tasks more difficult.
“What’s wrong with Huo Feng? Is he sick?”
Scratching his head, Feng Yuan asked Liao Yu in confusion. After thinking for a bit, he said:
“Sort of, it’s more of a psychological issue, though it’s not accurate to say it that way. His string is too tightly wound, if he doesn’t relax sometime, he definitely won’t be able to hold on.”
“He… If I’m not mistaken, he used to be in a special unit, right?”
“Yes, they probably noticed his issue back then, hence why he was transferred to our Special Duty Team. Still didn’t expect he hadn’t completely relaxed after coming here. Fortunately this time, Han Lei and I persuaded him, and at least now he’s agreed to continue recuperating there.”
With a light sigh, Liao Yu didn’t want to discuss this matter further. Although Feng Yuan had the authority to know about Huo Feng’s situation, including his past units, it’s not appropriate to discuss publicly, especially with Qi Chen and Dou Yanlan present, who don’t have such high authority.
“So, is your team short on personnel during this period?”
With eyes bright, Feng Yuan asked Liao Yu, who, after a moment of thought, nodded and said:
“That’s indeed the case. Do you have any ideas?”
“Of course, cooperation. You leave the less urgent tasks for the weekend, and when I come, I’ll help you deal with them. That way, you guys can relax, and I can earn some credits~”
With a playful chuckle, Feng Yuan suggested. Looking at Feng Yuan, Liao Yu broke into laughter and said:
“Your suggestion is quite something… But it’s not entirely impossible. We’re used to postponing tasks. But are you sure this won’t affect your friends?”
He didn’t ask Feng Yuan where the other two went, just as Feng Yuan didn’t ask if he had applied for new team members. They could guess each other’s thoughts.
Entering the team’s office, Ye Hanlei saw Liao Yu preparing to say something but hesitated upon noticing Feng Yuan and others behind him.
“Hi~ I’m here to interrupt again~”
“Are you planning to complete the academy’s off-campus practical tasks in the Special Duty Team?”
Ye Hanlei asked curiously while looking at Feng Yuan, who chuckled and said:
“Of course, I can’t go bullying the spirit beasts in the back mountain, right? Anyway, do you have any tasks piled up here? Let me help you take care of them. Agunas, I’m counting on you~”
Agunas, with eyes closed, slowly opened them and looked at Feng Yuan speechlessly, flicking its tail and said:
“What do you want to do?”
“Utilize time manipulation to quickly resolve problematic cases—though some might need your confirmation, as I don’t want to trouble myself with evidence.”
“Alright.”
Looking at Feng Yuan then Liao Yu and the others, Agunas paused briefly before speaking. Although its focus wasn’t here, it had overheard Fend Yuan’s group discussions, knowing Feng Yuan wouldn’t ask for help unless intending to assist since many cases could actually be pushed back for a long time.
After receiving Agunas’s consent, Feng Yuan took a stack of case files from Ye Hanlei. The latter laughed while looking at him, not opposing him, as dealing with cases using time manipulation indeed simplifies things and avoids excessive hassle.