You're Still So Scheming!

Lintong Military Region, Chief Instructor's Office.

Fei Jiao stood ramrod straight, holding the receiver of a red desk phone, reporting the situation to the person on the other end.

"Reporting to the Grand Marshal, according to data from various companies, the casualty rate has generally decreased. Some city sections even achieved zero casualties while annihilating thousands of Terracotta Warriors!"

A steady voice replied from the other end, "Have the reasons been found?"

"Found! We've compiled the post-battle reports from each company and discovered they all mentioned the same thing: bombs!"

Fei Jiao's voice was filled with excitement, "Whether it was one-on-one combat, breaking through, or providing support, bombs have demonstrated effectiveness far beyond our imagination!"

Their power is equivalent to Fire Seed · Detonation.

Demonic Energy consumption is negligible.

It only takes three seconds from activation to explosion.

Most importantly, they are abundant, cheap, and durable.

As Lintong Military Region was the first to pilot their use, lacking any prior experience, they allowed the company commanders to improvise.

In the case of the Third Company, where Xu Fang was stationed, Commander He Ming chose to distribute the bombs, giving each soldier one as a trump card for combat.

Other companies differed. The most representative was the First Company, whose commander waved his hand and concentrated all the bombs to the Sky Eagle Mages under his command.

As soon as the war began, the Sky Eagle Mages unleashed a saturation bombardment from the sky.

The undead, who would normally charge to the city walls, were disoriented and battered as soon as they crawled out of their graves.

Even if any stragglers made it to the base of the city walls, they were all killed by the Mages who had been waiting in ambush!

"That sounds promising. We can try this with a few more companies and see if we can explore an entirely new way of fighting," the Grand Marshal said with satisfaction.

A single bomb costs only ten thousand. Even if that number were multiplied by ten, compared to the miraculous effects it demonstrated, it would still be an absolutely worthwhile investment...

"That Xu Fang, he must be rewarded handsomely! I recall he's undergoing military training under you now?"

As soon as the Grand Marshal finished speaking, Fei Jiao chuckled, "Grand Marshal, I happen to have something to report to you regarding this Xu Fang! Just now, my adjutant informed me that Xu Fang made a great contribution in last night's battle!"

According to incomplete statistics, he single-handedly killed four Centurion Terracotta Warriors and countless regular Terracotta Warriors, and rescued Third Company Commander He Ming from heavy encirclement!"

The achievements were so formidable that even the Grand Marshal, who had seen his fair share of storms, couldn't help but be a little surprised. "Centurion Terracotta Warriors? Those are general-level undead. Let alone Xu Fang being a Primary Mage, even an Intermediate level Mage would struggle to cope... How did he do it?"

"Based on the analysis of the remains, the four Centurions died from attacks by Demon Slaying Tools. Eyewitnesses at the scene also stated that Xu Fang unleashed a Level 3 Beginner Magic of the Light Element."

Fei Jiao analyzed, "Xu Fang possesses a natural Spirit Seed, giving him very strong magical attack power. Furthermore, the warrior surrounded by the Centurion Terracotta Warriors was a fully trained Intermediate level warrior, so some damage and weakening are normal."

"Even so, he is still remarkable," the Grand Marshal praised. "He must be rewarded handsomely!"

"But his kill count remains uncertain..."

"Why bother with such trouble!" the Grand Marshal said. "What is the final reward for military training?"

"One chance to cultivate at the Wild Goose Pagoda."

"Pick a time and send him there," the Grand Marshal instructed. "After he breaks through to the Intermediate level, end his military training immediately and have him report to the Forbidden Army."

"What about Commander Hua?"

"Hmph, I only promised not to forcibly recruit him. As a participant in military training, he has to obey superior officers' requests for temporary transfers and assistance in completing missions. He can't control that."

A hint of cunning emerged in the Grand Marshal's steady voice. "As for him being attracted by the strength and benefits of the Forbidden Army and insisting on staying, then there's nothing we can do."

"Brilliant!"

Fei Jiao exclaimed, "You're still so cunning!"

"What do you mean by cunning?"

"Uh, I mean smart, like you have everything under control!"

"Young people always like to use strange online slang... That's settled then."

Click.

The call ended.

Fei Jiao sat happily in his chair and picked up another desk phone, preparing to call the Third Company. He intended to personally deliver the good news to Xu Fang.

Knock, knock, knock!

A knock sounded at the door.

"Enter." Just as Fei Jiao finished speaking, a man in his thirties walked in with a grin, carrying a carton of milk.

Fei Jiao waved his hand, "Lin Tao, if you have something to say, say it. I won't cover up any mistakes!"

"Oh, come on, Commander. It's just a carton of milk. Have it to replenish your energy. I really have no other intentions."

"Really none?"

"Heh heh... Not entirely." Lin Tao rubbed his hands together. "I heard from someone that the Third Company has produced an extraordinary new recruit?"

"Hmm, is that so?" Fei Jiao leaned back in his chair, scrutinizing him. "But doesn't your First Company not take new recruits for training? No matter how amazing he is, he shouldn't have anything to do with you."

"How can you say that!"

Lin Tao placed his milk on the ground and said righteously, "I don't take new recruits for training because the dangerous Site 7 where our First Company is stationed… but this new recruit is different, he has enough strength!"

Heaven knows how shocked Lin Tao was when he heard about Xu Fang's formidable deeds from his colleagues.

This kid is only seventeen!

If he's this fierce at seventeen, what will he be like in the future?

Anyone who leads soldiers can't resist such a good soldier.

If he could stay in his own company, he'd have a future leader, and would the Military Region Competition still be dominated by other strong contenders?

---- If he knew that the "Bomb" issued to the company was also Xu Fang's masterpiece, he probably wouldn't have any reservations left.

"Get lost, don't even think about it!" Fei Jiao impatiently shooed him away.

Lin Tao was unconvinced and wanted to struggle a bit more. "Chief Instructor, please reconsider. A genius like this is destined to stand on a higher platform. Keeping him in the Fourth Company would delay him…"

It would have been better if he hadn't said anything.

The moment he spoke, Fei Jiao's mood instantly soured.

Damn it, he was so happy he forgot that Xu Fang was about to report to the Forbidden Army and be cherished like a treasure by the Grand Army Commander!

Lintong Military Region?

Don't even mention it, not familiar.

"Hurry up and leave, don't force me to hit you." Fei Jiao pointed at the door. Seeing Lin Tao mumbling, he made a move as if to stand up.

Lin Tao quickly darted out.

"Wait, come back!"

Swish!

Lin Tao poked his head back in. "Chief Instructor, have you changed your mind?"

"Changed my mind my ass! Pick up your milk and get lost with it!"

At the same time, on the edge of the Qinling Mountains, in a seemingly ordinary cadre building.

A middle-aged man in his fifties, wearing a military uniform and a short beard, took out a cigarette. He tore off the filter before bringing it to his lips and lighting it, taking a satisfying puff.

"Comfortable~"

The cost-effective killer weapon was about to be promoted, and a rare wild genius was about to fall into his pocket. Every matter exuded joy from the inside out.

Jiang Chong couldn't remember the last time he was this happy.

"Maybe when he reaches Intermediate level, I'll give him another Spirit Seed… No, no, young people have pride. They probably won't accept benefits for no reason."

"Give him a small team to manage, and arrange a few missions for him. He'll develop feelings for it as he leads them."

"It would be even better to find him a partner from the Central Military Region…"

Just as his thoughts began to drift, there was a knock on the door.

Jiang Chong instantly retracted his feet from the desk, straightened his back, and put on the dignified demeanor of an Army Commander, saying in a low voice, "Come in."

The door opened, and a girl walked in, beaming.

"Dad, let me tell you!"