169: Chapter 170 On the Eve of the Grand Competition

Shi Hao looked awkward, then said irritably, "Believe it or not, I just heard it too. That's all there is, go find out the rest yourself."

Zheng Xiaohu shrugged upon hearing this, then returned to his seat.

Instructor Hu, sitting in the front left, continued, "Your starting point is a sea area thirty kilometers away from Cannibal Island. From that moment on, no one can help you. You may use any method to reach Cannibal Island."

"The mission duration is three days and two nights, which means you need to spend these three days and two nights on Cannibal Island, and take out all the enemies! Leave yourselves!"

"What?"

A soldier asked in confusion, "Instructor Hu, didn't you say there can't be any casualties?"

Instructor Hu paused and continued, "That's right! Both sides have indeed clearly stipulated that there should be no casualties. Therefore, each of you has a signal gun. If you feel you can't go on, fire this signal gun, which means you are eliminated!"

"This Cannibal Island is already filled with cameras. Every move you make will clearly appear on Brigade Commander's display screen. We are watching your performance, so everyone, give me your best effort!"

"After four days and three nights, the number of survivors on both sides will determine the victory."

"One more thing, although both sides have clear regulations, remember! Once you catch an opportunity, give me a lethal strike! At that time, Brigade Commander will ensure you are safe!"

At this point, a hint of killing intent flashed in Instructor Hu's eyes.

As soon as these words were said, the soldiers present immediately became excited.

After all, there are free punching bags; why wouldn't you hit them?

Everything was explained, and the bus continued toward the destination.

Everyone sat on the bus for a whole day, and by the time they reached the destination, it was nearly midnight.

Everyone set up camp, preparing to rest up for tomorrow's drill. It was called a drill, but it was more like a competition.

Inside the tent, Qin Mo, Instructor Hu, and Platoon Leader Ji were eating a late-night snack.

After three months, Qin Mo had successfully become familiar with them, and Qin Mo also learned why Platoon Leader Ji was so skilled yet only a platoon leader in a New Recruit camp.

Platoon Leader Ji's original name: Ji Jingyao.

She was originally a member of a mysterious unit in the Dragon Kingdom, but later retired due to some accident, and that is how she got her skills.

"Instructor Hu, I've been thinking about it, and no matter how I think about it, we're the ones losing, right?"

As the three were eating, Qin Mo suddenly spoke up.

"Hmm? How so?"

Instructor Hu looked at Qin Mo in confusion.

"Think about it! We compete with the other side; if we lose, we have to share our technology, but what if we win? Do we get nothing if we win?"

"How is that possible! We aren't stupid. Naturally, the other side offered a stake that we absolutely couldn't refuse!"

Hearing this, Qin Mo immediately asked, "What stake? Is it worth us gambling with our scientific research results?"

Instructor Hu shook his head, "I don't know exactly what it is, but Brigade Commander said that this time we must win, we cannot lose! You just need to know that the stake offered by the other side is equal in value to our scientific research results!"

"So that's how it is!"

Qin Mo nodded.

"By the way! You brat, you must be on your toes. In the entire New Recruit camp, you are the most outstanding one! Also! Where exactly did you learn your marksmanship and combat skills?"

Qin Mo shrugged and said, "One percent effort plus ninety-nine percent sweat is enough to achieve it."

"Don't give me that nonsense! You hit all ten rings on your first day of shooting. I don't remember you having any chance to touch a gun before!"

"Believe it or not!"

Qin Mo showed an innocent smile.

"Alright, alright!"

"Be extremely careful on this mission! Also, I will arrange Platoon Leader Ji to be in your New Recruit camp; you two must cooperate well!"

"Huh?"

Qin Mo immediately looked at Platoon Leader Ji in surprise. If she joined, the other side might as well just go home... what's the point of competing?

"I know what you're thinking, but I'm sure the other side will do the same thing!"

Instructor Hu continued.

"Alright! Go to sleep early! Good luck tomorrow!"

With that, Instructor Hu walked out of the tent, and Platoon Leader Ji nearby also walked out of Qin Mo's tent.

After simply cleaning up the leftovers, Qin Mo walked out of the tent, feeling bored.

At this moment, the entire New Recruit camp was set up by the seaside near an island, just waiting for the arrival of the Beautiful Country tomorrow.

Because it was a competition, they didn't carry any heavy weapons. A few bustling soldiers were standing guard nearby, and ahead was the boundless ocean.

Qin Mo sat by the seaside, feeling the sea breeze, with basically no sleepiness.

Come to think of it, he had been out for nearly four months. He wondered how his family was doing, and his friends...

While thinking, Qin Mo seemed to have thought of something happy, and then he smiled with relief.

"What are you laughing so creepily for in the middle of the night?"

Just then, a teasing voice rang out.

Qin Mo instinctively turned around and found that Ye was standing behind him with a cold expression, though he didn't know when he had arrived.

Qin Mo was speechless and said, "I say, why are you like a ghost? Don't you make any sound when you walk?"

Ye ignored Qin Mo's reaction and walked straight to his side and sat down.

Then the two sat in silence, feeling the sea breeze.

...

The next day, Qin Mo was woken up early in the morning by a huge roar, and then everyone quickly walked out of the tent.

Looking out at the sea in the distance, a massive navy ship was slowly sailing over, and the roaring sound was caused by this navy ship.

Brigade Commander, along with a group of senior navy officers, also walked out of the tent, and everyone was staring at the navy ship in the distance.

"They're here!"

Instructor Hu nearby said with a serious expression.

Soon, the ship slowly stopped by the coast.

Everyone could clearly see that the deck of the navy ship was full of people, and these people's eyes were full of disdain.

A rough estimate was that there were at least several hundred people. It was not hard to see that these people should be the participants for this competition.

"Boom!"

The navy ship made another roaring sound, and then the people on the ship quickly walked off.

Leading them was a White man whose rank was Navy Admiral, followed by a Black man and a White man, who were a Major and a Captain, respectively.

The participants on the deck also followed the three of them and quickly walked down.

In a short while, the shore was crowded with soldiers from the Beautiful Country.

"It's actually him!"

Platoon Leader Ji, standing next to Qin Mo, stared fixedly at a Bearded Man and said seriously.

Qin Mo instinctively looked in the direction of her gaze, then asked in confusion, "Who is this person?"

"A member of the Beautiful Country's Sea Eagle Commando: Mike Tom!"

Before Platoon Leader Ji could answer, Instructor Hu directly spoke up.

And there was a hint of deep hatred in his eyes.