Tiger King's Crash Course in Military Strategy

During the three-day adjustment period, Lin Mo felt like he had been put through an intensive, cram-style "Wilderness Survival and Teamwork" crash course.

The training ground was a simulated wilderness area owned by the Wang Family; while not as dangerous as the real wild, it featured complex terrain, various obstacles, and simulated targets. The members of the Wind-Breaking Squad had transformed into the strictest of instructors.

Day One: Terminology and Signals—Playing the Lute to a Tiger and Violent Interpretation

Captain Wang Deshui held a tactical tablet, attempting to explain the most basic tactical hand signals and audio signals to Lin Mo.

"Your Highness Tiger King, look, one hand raised above the head, making a fist, means 'stop advancing'." Wang Deshui demonstrated.

Lin Mo tilted his large head, his golden tiger eyes filled with confusion.

(Internal Monologue): "Fist? What does that mean? Do you want this King to give you a swipe?"

Wang Deshui gestured again: "Arm extended horizontally, pointing to one side, means 'move in that direction'."

Lin Mo looked at the direction he pointed, then back at him, and let out a yawn.

(Internal Monologue): "You think you can make this King move just by pointing? My appearance fee is very expensive!"

Communication reached a stalemate. Ultimately, Wang Keke played the key role; using her mental link with Lin Mo, she acted as a real-time translator, converting various tactical commands directly into "concepts" Lin Mo could understand, such as "Stop!", "Left!", "Hide!", or "Attack that dummy!"

At the same time, they simplified some signals. For instance, a short whistle from Wang Deshui indicated caution, while a long whistle meant the danger had passed; specific flashing frequencies of a flashlight represented different commands. Regarding Lin Mo's "speech," they agreed that a low, threatening growl meant an enemy was spotted, a short, anxious growl meant he needed support, and a contented purr meant... the surroundings were safe, or he was in a good mood.

(Internal Monologue): "So much trouble... but to get meat, I'll endure it! Just consider it learning a foreign language!"

Day Two: Formations and Cooperation—Tiger-Shaped Tank and Aerial Unit

The live-action formation drills were full of mishaps.

The standard marching formation of the Wind-Breaking Squad was: Scouts Li Ning and Zhang Yong in the lead, Shield Warrior Li Kai following closely to build the first line of defense, Captain Wang Deshui in the center commanding, Machine Gunner Wang Haitao and Sniper Wang Tao occupying advantageous positions, with Wang Keke and Aunt Zhang protected in the middle.

Now, there was an extra member: Lin Mo.

At first, Wang Deshui tried to have Lin Mo stay by Wang Keke's side, within the protective circle. Lin Mo wasn't having it.

(Internal Monologue): "Make this King a pet?! Are you kidding me! I am the main damage dealer!"

He shoved Li Kai aside and walked to the very front of the team, head held high, chest out, with the air of "This King leads the way, you lot follow."

Li Kai looked at the position he had been easily pushed out of, and at Lin Mo's back, which was broader than his shield, feeling both amused and helpless.

Wang Deshui went with the flow and immediately adjusted the tactics: "Good! Your Highness Tiger King will serve as the frontline assault and primary melee firepower! Li Kai, you provide flank support, and be sure to protect the sides and rear of... His Highness, though I suspect he might not need it."

Next was the skirmish drill. A simulated "Iron-Toothed Rat" swarm (using moving targets) surged from the flank.

"Firepower suppression!" Wang Deshui ordered.

Wang Haitao's heavy machine gun immediately spat tongues of fire, shell casings clattering.

Lin Mo saw this and thought, this won't do! They're stealing my kills! He let out a low growl, activated Lightning Strike, and his form turned into a streak of golden lightning. He charged straight into the "rat swarm," tiger claws flying, instantly smashing a dozen targets to pieces before turning back to look at the machine gunner with a smug expression.

Wang Haitao looked at the empty shooting zone, silently took his finger off the trigger, and looked innocent.

Wang Deshui rubbed his forehead: "...Your Highness Tiger King is valiant! But please note, cleaning up the fodder can be left to the gunners; you need to conserve your stamina to deal with more powerful targets."

Then came the tactics for dealing with a "High-Tier Monster" (a specially reinforced target).

"Sniper in position! Look for an opening!"

"Your Highness Tiger King, pin it down from the front!"

"Scouts, watch the surrounding environment!"

Lin Mo learned his lesson this time; he didn't rush to tear the target apart immediately. Instead, he followed instructions, circling the target and emitting low, threatening growls to draw its "attention." At the same time, his keen hearing picked up the subtle sounds of the sniper in the distance adjusting his breathing and pulling the trigger.

"Bang!"

A muffled gunshot rang out, and the specialized training round hit the target's "vital point" with precision, marking it as a kill.

(Internal Monologue): "Wow! That gun is impressive! Working together seems quite efficient. This King pins them down, they provide the output—perfect!"

What impressed the Wind-Breaking Squad the most was Lin Mo's wings. During a drill simulating being surrounded, Lin Mo flapped his wings, skimming at a low altitude, and instantly appeared behind the "enemy" formation, catching them off guard.

Wang Deshui's eyes lit up: "Your Highness Tiger King's flight ability can be used as a strategic means of surprise attack and reconnaissance! Li Ning, Zhang Yong, you need to establish an air-ground coordinated reconnaissance mode with His Highness!"

Thus, Lin Mo gained another task—learning to follow the images transmitted back by drones to distinguish which were dangerous signals worth noting and which were natural phenomena that could be ignored.

Day Three: Wilderness Rules—Stay Low to Eat Meat

The final day was mostly about knowledge infusion and explaining the rules. It was led by the most experienced members, Wang Deshui and Aunt Zhang, with Wang Keke providing simultaneous translation.

"The first rule, and the most important one: in the wilderness, the greatest danger is often not the monsters, but the unknown and the environment." Wang Deshui said with a serious expression. "Do not easily enter unfamiliar terrain, especially caves, deep forests, and abandoned buildings."

"Second rule: the less noise you make, the longer you live. Do not make loud sounds unless necessary to avoid attracting unwanted trouble. Of course, Your Highness, your roar... can be used as a deterrent when necessary." Wang Deshui glanced at Lin Mo's voice, which could stop a child from crying at night, and added.

(Internal Monologue): "Understood, if I can ambush, I'll never fight head-on. This King is best at staying low!"

"Third rule: near water sources, crises lurk. Monsters also need to drink water, so water sources are often hunting grounds. Fetching water must be quick and vigilant; it is best to have cover."

"Fourth rule: scent management. High-tier monsters have extremely sensitive senses of smell. The scent of blood and certain special odors will attract them like a lighthouse. Be cautious when handling prey and waste; there are special deodorizers and sealed bags."

(Internal Monologue): "Must pay attention to this! Don't eat what's in the bowl and attract what's in the pot, although what's in the pot might taste better... but choking to death wouldn't be good."

"Fifth rule: the night is the stage for many terrifying hunters. If there is no absolutely safe shelter, try to avoid moving at night."

Aunt Zhang added some knowledge about the habits of different monsters—which ones liked to live in groups, which were lone wolves, which were highly venomous, and which were skilled at lurking...

After three days, Lin Mo felt his brain was a bit swollen, but the gains were immense. He was no longer just a fierce tiger who only knew how to fight based on instinct and talent; he had begun to possess the mindset of a "warrior." He understood the role of every position in the team, grasped the importance of signals and coordination, and more importantly, he had memorized the iron laws of the wilderness that would allow him to live longer and eat better.

(Internal Monologue): "Turns out fighting is so troublesome... but for the dazzling 'buffet' on the front lines, this bit of hardship is worth it!"

As the adjustment period ended, the members of the Wind-Breaking Squad looked at the Winged Tiger before them—his aura was composed, his eyes held less recklessness and more stability and agility—and the last shred of contempt they had felt because he was a "battle pet" vanished into thin air.

This was a powerful comrade-in-arms worthy of trust, even if his way of communicating was a bit unique, and his appetite might be a bit large...