Ace of the Dragon Division Chapter 171 - Combat Training Between Veteran and Rookie

Chapter 171: Combat Training Between Veteran and Rookie (Part one)
A veteran couldn’t tolerate this anymore. They pointed at Hu Bing’s back and said with a hint of resentment, “This brat is too out of line.”
A few others immediately pushed him down. “Just let it go. You can’t beat him, just say less.”
“I…” The veteran didn’t know what to say next. It wasn’t like no one looked for trouble with Hu Bing before, but the thing was, those people all became stepping stones for him and made him even more famous. It seemed like no challenger had beaten him before, and that was what made the higher ups notice this rookie and decide to train him.
The head instructor bitterly laughed and said to Xu Cheng, “Don’t mind him, there are arrogant rookies every year. Some were beaten into being humble, but this brat does have something, and whoever tries to lecture him would be beaten by him into being quiet.”
Xu Cheng: “No wonder every time I said I’m coming back, you were hesitating. It was because of him?”
The head instructor bitterly smiled. “You also saw, not even my words work on him a hundred percent of the time. This guy does have some background, and plus his skills, it’s inevitable for him to be so arrogant. But, it’s true that he obeys the rules, and he just doesn’t like veterans talking like superiors just because of seniority. Many veterans tried to teach him a lesson but couldn’t beat him in combat, and his famous saying for coming into this military region was to break the legend of the Three Swordsmen. So, don’t mind his attitude.”
Xu Cheng grinned. “What’s the big deal though? I already said I won’t affect his original game plan, it’s just adding one more guy. I’m willing to cooperate with him.”
Head Instructor: “Don’t worry, you have the spot as promised, no matter how much of a tantrum this brat throws. But try to avoid confronting him in the near term, this guy will probably try to find a bone to pick with you to prove to you his strength.”
Xu Cheng nodded. “Don’t worry, I know what to do. When does training start?”
Head Instructor: “They had already begun training these days, just waiting for you now. But, with Hu Bing’s personality, I predict he won’t let you really get involved. After all, in the past few days, they had been able to cooperate with just 14 people. Give me some time, I will go and talk some sense into him.”
Xu Cheng nodded, and then he got some alcohol to drink with several veterans. The atmosphere from before came back again, and since there were no tasks today, they all drank their hearts out to celebrate Xu Cheng’s return. At night, Xu Cheng dizzily walked back to his dorm and slept.
On the second day when he woke up, he saw Hu Bing standing by his bed with that photo frame in his hand as he was looking at it. Xu Cheng directly got up and snatched the photo frame over, not looking too good.
“It’s best to not touch other people’s stuff without permission,” he said with a long face.
Hu Bing shrugged nonchalantly but asked in return, “Is this the three swordsmen?”
Xu Cheng didn’t bother to respond.
Hu Bing wasn’t happy with his attitude and sneered, “I just came to see when you were going to sleep until. Are you not planning to train? Do you plan to make the 14 of us all wait for you? If you don’t want to participate in the competition then just quit, don’t drag the rest of us down.”
After saying that, he directly walked out.
Xu Cheng went to the bathroom and quickly washed his face and brushed his teeth. Then, after putting on the green tank top, military pants, and boots, he hurriedly exited the dorm and rushed to the training field where the team was assembling.
Chapter 171: Combat Training Between Veteran and Rookie (Part two)
There were already a lot of people in line training.
When Xu Cheng went over, the Head Instructor said, “Fall in.”
Xu Cheng joined the rank, stood up tall, and looked up ahead.
“Same training, the competition team will have combat training with veterans. Both sides will be equipped with empty shells, rifles, pistols, sniper rifles, army daggers, electronic mines, and other equipment. In the first round, the competition team will play defense, and the veterans are on offense. Both sides will switch on the second round. Everyone clear?”
The 30 or so soldiers all shouted, “Understood!”
“Now, competition team, fall out!” the head instructor shouted.
Hu Bing and the other 13 people all stepped out, and Xu Cheng also stepped out, coming up to a total of 15 people in a new rank.
But at this moment, Hu Bing opened his mouth. “Sir!”
Head Instructor: “Speak.”
Hu Bing: “I think our 14-men team already has great synergy. Due to the lack of understanding of Captain Xu’s strength, there’s no way to add him and make reasonable arrangements on such short notice.”
The head instructor frowned.
Hu Bing: “We still welcome him, but if he’s joining, he needs to prove himself.”
Xu Cheng frowned. “How do I prove myself?”
Hu Bing: ”Please stand on the opposing side and combat us. Let me see your strength.”
The veterans were not happy. “You guys trained for so long together and have great synergy, Xu Cheng hadn’t even trained with us, how’s the result going to be fair?”
Hu Bing: “If you guys can beat us, then what’s the use of us? Why not just send you guys to the competition? I know you guys will lose, I just want him on the opposite side to test out his strength.”
The veteran still wanted to say a few more words, but Xu Cheng suddenly stepped to the veteran’s team. He used his actions to answer his decision.
Xu Cheng said, “Alright, let’s begin.”
The head instructor looked at Hu Bing, a bit dissatisfied with his level of tolerance.
“If that’s the case, then go back and prepare your equipment. Then, go into the wild.”
Both teams all went to pick up their gears. Xu Cheng only picked up a dagger first. It wasn’t sharp, but there was a smear device on the edge, and sliding it against the enemies’ throat would leave behind a red trail, and that would count as a kill. The rifles and pistols all used empty shells so the damage was greatly reduced. The mines were similar to actual ones and could be dismantled. If they were detonated, they would send off smoke, and the soldier that stepped on it would be eliminated.
A veteran named Wei Yuan said to him, “Xu Cheng, I feel for you Bro. You got injured and aren’t as strong as before, but so what? This mathafacking rookie is so arrogant. Us brothers, we will fack them in the azz, for Xu Cheng! No one coward out!”
The other veterans all nodded. “We can’t beat him in solo combat, but we will troll them to death in a teamfight!”
Xu Cheng smiled indifferently. He put the dagger behind his waist, and then picked up a pistol and a pack of bullets into his backpack. After putting on the helmet, combat suit, boots, gloves, goggles and such, they all jumped onto a truck. They would be sent to the jungle area at the back of the mountain of the military region, while the competition team would be sent to the other side of the mountain to the defense region. They would have half a day to deploy defense measures, and then Xu Cheng’s side would be responsible for offense. They could utilize the dark night or even early morning to launch surprise raids. As long as they can win, it doesn’t matter what tactics or methods you use.
The time limit is 24 hours!