novelraw Chapter 786 280: Following the Minister's Arrangements (2)
Chapter 786 280: Following the Minister's Arrangements (2)
...
...
Eastern Europe, Wu Country.
At this moment, Huang Hai's gaze towards Leng Bing became increasingly hostile.
Just now, after the accompanying personnel informed him that Zhang Beixing didn't answer the phone directly, he began to doubt this guy's authenticity.
For such things, it's one thing if Zhang Beixing didn't notify him in advance, but not answering the phone at all?
Moreover, Leng Bing also said he didn't have Zhang Beixing's contact information, nor any proof of details concerning this mission.
Damn it, isn't this just a complete scam?
"I'll give you ten more seconds. If you don't clarify your real purpose, don't blame me for being rude to you!"
Leng Bing was also sweating profusely at this moment.
The contact information with the deputy commander was stored elsewhere to prevent Simoski and Harley Yous from discovering it, so he didn't carry it with him usually.
To present evidence at this moment? Easier said than done. No matter how hard he tried to explain, this guy just wouldn't believe him. It was truly maddening.
By now, Huang Hai had already started counting down.
Leng Bing's hairs stood on end, obviously feeling that this guy's hostility towards him was escalating, and it seemed like he was about to make a move.
At this precise moment.
The liaison device of the accompanying personnel also responded.
"It's Minister Zhang's call!"
Huang Hai suspiciously glanced at the staff member.
Then he looked at the impatient Leng Bing.
Took the call.
"Hello?"
Upon the call's connection and hearing Zhang Beixing's voice, even though he couldn't see him, Huang Hai immediately stood up straight to show his respect.
"Received!"
"Yes!"
"Follow orders!"
"Promise to complete the mission!"
"..."
For over a minute, Huang Hai kept responding to Zhang Beixing with constant affirmations.
The other team members and Leng Bing could only watch Huang Hai eagerly. Once he hung up, Leng Bing was again subject to Huang Hai's scrutiny.
"The Minister told me you can be trusted, come in."
Leng Bing followed Huang Hai, finally arriving at this temporary command post of The Ninth Bureau.
After getting into the car, much of the cold was warded off.
"Your precaution is a bit excessive."
Leng Bing gave a wry smile, no wonder he was selected as a member of The Ninth Bureau; there must be reasons for it.
Huang Hai still had injuries and walked with a limp, looking quite inconvenient.
With Zhang Beixing absent, and Xu Feng also unavailable due to injuries, Huang Hai naturally became this small team's temporary leader, given his as the strongest.
"Take a seat. The Minister just mentioned over the phone that you'll provide us with the training location and ensure our logistics?"
Huang Hai inquired.
Though he dismissed doubts about this person's identity, he couldn't fully trust this person's capability.
Leng Bing nodded, "Yes, currently, there's warfare all over Eastern Europe. Without adequate intelligence, your logistics would be tough, and you might mistakenly enter highly dangerous areas."
"My main task is to provide you with intelligence to avoid such incidents."
He then stood up and pointed at several maps hanging on one side of the vehicle.
Some were flat maps of the area, some topographic maps, among other kinds.
Leng Bing walked over to a standard topographic map and pointed to a flat area.
"This is where we are now. This airport is the 'half' of the five and a half airports still controlled by Wu Country!"
"Why 'half'? Because although this airport is still nominally under Wu Country's jurisdiction, it has been taken over by the organization I am currently affiliated with, and most logistics work is undertaken by them."
"This area could practically be said to be deep in enemy territory."
Leng Bing guided everyone's attention to three adjacent high grounds, "These surrounding advantageous terrains have been occupied by Big Miao, easily devoured by them at any moment."
"Whether they advance or not depends purely on their mood."
"..."
At this moment, apart from Yu Yao and Yin Mengwei, everyone present was basically from military backgrounds, fully comprehending Leng Bing's words.
Consequently, inside the vehicle, everyone besides Yu Yao and Yin Mengwei wore solemn expressions.
Yu Yao and Yin Mengwei, noticing the mood, could no longer hold back their smiles and followed suit in displaying somber faces.
Leng Bing continued for over ten minutes, expounding the ongoing situation nearby and their imminent destination until Huang Hai finally couldn't help interrupting.
"Major, based on your account, aren't we in a highly perilous situation here? Isn't it more dangerous than Neon?"
Leng Bing nodded, "Of course!"
"No matter what, Neon is still a place with laws and rules; at least there, only one gang poses challenges to you."
"But here, it's far more than a mere gang."
"The leadership's directive for me is to put you in the harshest environment so that each of you can achieve a breakthrough during critical moments."
"While I may aid you with information and logistics, if you encounter danger, I won't assist you, even if it leads to death."
In his mind, Leng Bing added, 'I lack the capability to save you; wish you good fortune.'
Huang Hai said nothing further about it.
Everyone had their tasks, as Zhang Beixing mentioned over the phone. Leng Bing also had his undercover mission here.
Leng Bing had already concocted a decent excuse to meet them.
Should any accident happen later revealing anything, Leng Bing's life would be in peril, as Zhang Beixing indicated, avoid causing unnecessary trouble for him.
Huang Hai stated, "Alright, we understand the situation, thank you for your help."
A subtle hint for Leng Bing to leave.
Leng Bing didn't say much, very decisively got up, and prepared to leave.
Before leaving, he helped Huang Hai and others download a software, allowing them to register on it to receive intelligence alerts and logistics resource locations from him.
"Don't you think this feels a bit like a survival game now?"
"Real-life battle royale, huh? I like it."
Once Leng Bing left, the two young ladies could finally relax and chat a bit.
Huang Hao remained silent, examining the software-indicated locations against the map.
...
...
Great Xia.
The next day.
Zhang Beixing returned to The Ninth Bureau's training ground.
The second batch of provisional members had already completed twenty-four hours of training.
They were now lining up for the second power test.
Bang!
"Zhao Liangwei, 371 kilograms! Eleven more than yesterday!"
Bang!
"Qin Mengfei, 414 kilograms! Forty-five more than yesterday!"
Bang!
"Liu Zong, 395 kilograms! Seventy more than yesterday!"
"..."
Loud impacts echoed incessantly throughout the training hall.
Verify identity, step up, throw a punch, get the number.
Each person's process only took about ten seconds.
In roughly two hours, everyone's tests were completed, and the data report reached Zhang Beixing.
Casually flipping through a couple of pages, Zhang Beixing smacked his lips.
This data…
Was truly a bit absurd compared to the expectations.
Generally, after twenty-four hours of cultivation, the progress should be about fifteen percent.
For three hundred kilograms of strength, the increase should be around forty-five kilograms.
If progress was below this level, it indicated some mismatch with the cultivation technique or an issue with talent.
Either problem signifies unsuitability for The Ninth Bureau.
After browsing through, Zhang Beixing handed the report over to his secretary.
"Go ahead and filter out 120 individuals for the second phase of testing."