241: Chapter 241 Meteorite Assemble! The Onslaught of the Working Class!

This time, Su Ming didn't stand on ceremony at all and snatched the badge away.

He was so fast that Marshal Huo Tianxing's fingers were left grasping at air.

The badge felt slightly cool to the touch, and the star patterns on the back lit up.

After the spatial fluctuations made contact with the sinking star, there was no repulsion; instead, they actively parted to both sides.

Three ninth-rank Origin imprints lit up in sequence, scanning Su Ming's fingerprints, iris, and life fluctuations.

The first two items passed smoothly.

When it reached the life fluctuation recognition stage, the badge paused for a second.

"Ding! ...Life template matching failed."

The smile on Marshal Huo Tianxing's face froze.

"How is this possible...?"

Fortunately, the badge was issued with specific designations.

The next moment, all three Origin imprints brightened simultaneously.

"Highest authorization from the issuer detected."

"Skipping standard life template."

"Binding complete."

"Sole holder of the Meteor sequence: Su Ming."

Dark golden light patterns traced a circle along Su Ming's fingers before sinking into the interior of the badge.

Su Ming examined it back and forth twice and even wiped it carefully on his clothes.

"Is this thing waterproof?"

Marshal Huo Tianxing's eye twitched.

"It's a ninth-rank Origin certification carrier; it wouldn't break even if you soaked it in lava."

"Can I get a replacement if I lose it?"

"You cannot lose it!"

"I mean, just in case."

"There is no 'just in case'!"

"Does it have a tracking function then?"

"After activating wartime distress calls, all three marshals will receive the coordinates."

Oh, this feature wasn't bad either.

If he really encountered something he couldn't handle with brute force, he could just press the badge, and three ninth-rank powerhouses would provide door-to-door service.

Marshal Huo Tianxing felt relieved after seeing him store the badge away in his spatial storage.

"Your Meteor identity has been activated. The relevant resource list, permission details, and confidentiality regulations will be sent to your military terminal later."

"You should look at the confidentiality regulations first."

"Don't go posting it online the moment you get it before it's even warmed up."

Su Ming raised his eyelids.

"Am I that kind of person?"

Marshal Huo Tianxing didn't answer.

Su Ming thought for a moment and added.

"If I really were going to post it... I'd at least pick a good spot to pose for a photo."

"You dare!"

"Just kidding, why are you being so loud?"

Everyone present finally understood.

Putting aside how ridiculous the strength of this newly appointed military big shot was, his guts were truly massive!

Not a second person in the entire Western Frontier Military Region would dare to tease Marshal Huo Tianxing to his face.

Yet, Marshal Huo Tianxing, who had been roasted to his face in front of everyone, not only didn't get angry, but instead just glared at Su Ming with a constipated expression, forcefully suppressing his temper, and there was even a trace of strange... indulgence in his eyes?

But what could Marshal Huo Tianxing do?

He was also very helpless!

Should he really flip out and teach this kid a lesson?

Recalling the terrifying scenes in the canyon—being shoved into a dirt pile, and the sight of him crushing a singularity with his hand and going head-to-head with a ninth-rank—Marshal Huo Tianxing felt a bit timid inside.

Everyone was a civilized person; there was no need for fighting and killing.

Besides, if they really did fight, and he, a dignified marshal, couldn't beat an eighteen-year-old freshman, would the Western Frontier Military Region have any face left?

Furthermore, the more he "pampered" this kid now and the more ridiculous the privileges he gave him, the bigger the commotion this kid would cause when he went to the Southern Frontier Military Region later!

Thinking of the scene where his teacher would be driven mad by his future son-in-law, Marshal Huo Tianxing felt delighted.

He would endure it!

Just consider it cultivating the ultimate biochemical weapon for his teacher!

However, this complex psychological struggle, when seen by Zheng Baichuan and the other high-ranking officers, took on a completely different meaning.

Zheng Baichuan frantically exchanged glances with the few senior colonels beside him, his face full of the shock of having his worldview shattered.

What was going on?

Marshal Huo, famous for his fiery temper and ability to lift the roof off the military district when scolding people, was actually teased repeatedly by a young punk today, and instead of taking action, he actually accepted it?!

The officers present looked at each other, and an extremely ridiculous, yet seemingly very reasonable and dangerous thought popped into their minds simultaneously:

Could it be... that Marshal Huo had been in a high position for too long, was tired of hearing flattery, and was essentially a masochist who liked being roasted?!

He just liked this kind of unruly young person who dared to argue with him to his face?!

So that's what the Marshal was into!!

Zheng Baichuan swallowed his saliva, his mind instantly becoming active, and a hint of eager excitement even flashed in his eyes.

"How about... next time there's a regular military meeting, I try slamming the table and contradicting Marshal Huo a couple of times? Show off my unruliness? Maybe if the Marshal is happy, he'll approve a special designation for me too?"

This division commander of the Western Military Region would never have imagined.

If he truly dared to put this suicidal thought into practice, this time next year, all the soldiers of the Western Military Region would likely be lining up to salute at his grave.

"How about it, Major General Su? You have the organization and the designation; don't you plan to strike while the iron is hot and set up the framework of your team?"

Marshal Huo Tianxing gestured meaningfully with his chin toward the phalanx behind Zheng Baichuan.

"Our Western Frontier soldiers deal with sandstorms and exotic beasts all year round; I can't say much else, but their strength and willpower are absolutely rock-solid. Do you want me to recommend a few good prospects for you?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the breathing of many young officers in the phalanx grew heavier.

Independent designation, direct command under the three marshals, exemption from inspection across all regions, independent establishment...

If they could squeeze in, their future path, while maybe not an instant leap to the sky, would definitely be a smooth ascent to greatness.

Zheng Baichuan's face darkened, and he glared fiercely at Marshal Huo Tianxing.

"Marshal, you can't poach my talent right in front of my face!"

Marshal Huo Tianxing returned a "don't worry" look, secretly happy in his heart.

Su Ming's eyes rolled around after hearing this.

That was true!

He had the title of Inspector, the independent designation, and the power of life and death.

But for such a large organization, he couldn't be the only commander without any troops.

His gaze swept over those dark-skinned, resolute-eyed Western Frontier soldiers.

He cleared his throat, put his hands behind his back, and mimicked the appearance of leaders from his past life holding a meeting, putting on an inscrutable air.

"Ahem, everyone heard that, right?"

"This Major General is currently lacking troops and officers; everything is waiting to be rebuilt. The 'Meteor' task force designation has limited spots for now."

He paused intentionally, watching as everyone's gaze was attracted, before slowly casting the bait.

"Follow me, and you'll be able to walk sideways across the entire Federation in the future. Interested... in submitting a resume for me to look at?"

As soon as his voice fell, before the Western Frontier officers could even act, the crowd behind him exploded.

"Boss!"

A figure was the first to step out, standing straight beside the medical pod.

Night Crow didn't offer a military salute; instead, he placed one hand on his chest and performed an ancient assassin's salute.

In those eyes that were always like cold ice, a cluster of unmasked fanaticism was burning at this moment.

"Son of Ye Canglan—Night Crow, fulfilling my previous promise."

"Willing to die for the Boss!"

Ye Canglan lay in the medical pod, watching his son's straight back; a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth beneath the half-chitinous face mask.

He had done too many things against his conscience in this life; only having this son was the greatest pride of his life.

"Me, me, me! And me!"

Before Night Crow's voice had faded, Ye Xiao had already lunged over at a sprinter's speed, grabbing Su Ming's thigh tightly, lifting his head with a face full of righteousness, as if to say, "I will raise the banner for my Big Brother."

"With me around, Brother Ming is invincible!"

"Punching bag, massages, taking the blame—I'll take care of it all!"

He almost smeared snot and tears on Su Ming's pant leg, shouting at the top of his lungs:

"I, Ye Xiao, am a person of Meteor in life, and a ghost of Meteor in death!"

"Whoever dares to snatch the position of second-in-command from me, I'll chop them!"

In the corner, Young Master Gu Lingfeng had originally wanted to preserve the last bit of his dignity as the Crown Prince of the Hunter Association.

But his brain turned fast.

In just a few days of knowing him, Brother Ming had already mastered both the underworld and the legitimate world!

On the legitimate side, he was a military Major General holding the power of an imperial envoy!

On the underworld side, he was a lawless dragon crossing the river!

Crushing a ninth-rank was like playing; he could even sell them for a high price after beating them to a pulp!

If he wasn't dark, who was?

He was practically forcing sales!

If the Gu Family could latch onto this super thigh that spanned the military, political, and civilian Three Realms, it would be like their ancestral graves smoking with fortune.

"Fuck it!"

"Can dignity be eaten as a meal?!"

He suddenly stood at attention, his voice loud and clear:

"Big Brother! Count the Gu Family in!"

"Logistics, odd jobs, finance, reimbursements! I'll take care of it all! I guarantee the accounts will be crystal clear; not a single penny will go missing!"