By the time Chen Hao and the other two stepped out of the tent, all the soldiers had already assembled in formation. Chen Hao could not help marveling at their speed.
Fifty or sixty soldiers stood in rows, forming a square ten meters on each side. Li Pai and his companions were already in the open space in the middle, gesturing at Fang Lei and the others.
Qin Yumo, who had just finished pitching her tent, brought CC over to watch the spectacle.
As soon as Chen Hao and the other two entered the clearing, Wu Lei began rolling his neck and wrists, apparently warming up.
Li Pai addressed the soldiers in a loud voice. "Brothers, the National Congress of Huaxia ordered us here to carry out this mission. This is not merely an assignment, but an honor..."
After delivering an impassioned speech, Li Pai suddenly changed tack. "To us soldiers, honor comes before everything—even our lives. Brothers, if someone dares challenge our honor as soldiers, what should we do?"
"Fight!" all the soldiers shouted in unison.
"Good! At ease, everyone. Rest where you are!"
All the soldiers immediately sat down together.
Li Pai raised his voice and directed his attack at Chen Hao. "Someone here actually dared openly insult the honor of our soldiers right to my face. Today, I'm going to show him exactly what iron-blooded military spirit means. Wu Lei!"
"Present!" Wu Lei marched up to Li Pai.
"You will represent us soldiers and teach those arrogant fools a lesson. Remember, stop short of hurting him. Whatever you do, don't make him cry," Li Pai said with utter arrogance.
Wu Lei nearly laughed as well. "Understood, sir!"
When the soldiers saw that Wu Lei would be fighting, they immediately began worrying for Chen Hao.
Wu Lei's reputation