Chapter 96: Chapter 95 Jing Youlan or Xue Jianbing (First update)_1 Chapter 96: Chapter 95 Jing Youlan or Xue Jianbing (First update)_1 Ling Qi was using them to make a point.
This was clear to both Jing Youlan and Xue Jianbing, as well as the other recruits watching. Yet, what could they do about it? In this place, Ling Qi’s word was law. As long as he didn’t mangle them in training, their families wouldn’t dare utter a word in protest.
Even if they were crippled during training, who would they blame but themselves? If they couldn’t survive basic training, what right did they have to join the frontline battle, or to ascend to higher ranks?
The instructors stepped aside as their words fell, leaving the field entirely to the two young masters. While this was meant to be a teaching moment, they also wanted to see if these two young masters truly possessed any power.
This was the military area, not the outside world. Here, no one gave them any special treatment. Power was all that mattered.
If you won’t submit, I’ll beat you until you do.
Cough cough… Of course, there’s a certain hierarchy to some things. But, like these young masters, if they were capable, they could achieve in a few years what others spent a lifetime trying to reach. Which was, of course, cause for envy.
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“Don’t worry, I won’t go all out on you.” Jing Youlan, facing Xue Jianbing, wore a nonchalant smile. He adjusted his uniform a bit to feel more at ease.
Tsk…it’s been a while since I’ve had a proper fight. I wonder if I’ve lost my touch.
He stretched a bit, checking for any discomfort in his movements.
Upon hearing Youlan’s words, Xue Jianbing scoffed, “You should be worried about yourself. If you end up on the ground unable to get up, it won’t just be you who’s embarrassed.” Everyone mostly figured out that Jing Youlan, rare surname aside, was not hiding his identity as the younger brother of Jing Chen, so the secret wouldn’t last.
Often, their actions represented not just themselves, but their entire family, and particular individuals within their family.
“I don’t think this minor issue warrants your concern,” Jing Youlan replied, his handsome face still lit up with a smile, “After all, it’s not me who should be worried. I won’t embarrass my brother.” The only thing he cared about was his brother – his belief.
Although Jing Youlan was sometimes scared of Jing Chen, fear does not preclude admiration. Jing Chen was still his idol, his belief – a belief that was sacrosanct.
Therefore, this fight between the two of them was more than just a friendly match. It represented so much more to them – things they cared about deeply – and they both were willing to give their all.
That’s exactly what Ling Qi wanted to see.
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Down at the platform.
“Mu Lin, who do you think will win?” Ji Shubai quietly asked from behind.
Mu Lin: “I don’t know.” She hasn’t seen their combat skills firsthand, so she couldn’t say, “What do you think?” she asked back.
They had known each other since childhood, so they should be quite familiar with Jing Youlan’s skills. Why did they need to ask her?
“It’s really hard to say.” Ji Shubai glanced at the two competitors, but eventually he could only reach this conclusion.
Mu Lin puzzled, “Why?”
Ji Shubai explained: “These two have been at odds since they were children. They’ve had countless fights, with both victories and losses. We’ve never been able to accurately predict the outcome. But…”