Former Comrades-in-Arms of His Parents II

"Old Xie, you just said Cao Bing still hadn't found a Martial Artist squad." After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Song Shengnan suddenly spoke to Xie Hongxin, who was still eating and drinking heartily.

"Burp!" Xie Hongxin swallowed a mouthful of food and let out a satisfied burp before saying, "That's right. With Little Cao's assessment results, no Martial Artist squad had invited him to join? Those squads must be blind."

As he spoke, Xie Hongxin glanced at Yan Ying, seemingly casually.

"That's right, that's right. Killing over eighty monsters in his first real battle—impressive!" Song Shengnan also gave a timely thumbs-up.

"You two don't need to put on an act here. I understand what you mean." Yan Ying, who had been keeping a stern face, set down his chopsticks and spoke seriously.

"You want Cao Bing to join our squad. I have no objections to that, but this squad isn't mine alone to decide for."

"Captain, I have no objection to Little Cao joining our squad. At worst, we can make a few trips to lower-level towns to train him up, then head back to City No. 003 once his strength improves." After Yan Ying finished speaking, Guan Yong stated his opinion bluntly.

"Captain!"

"Old Fang." Once Guan Yong had finished, Fang Ye, the oldest member of the squad, spoke up. Everyone turned to look at him.

"Captain, I don't object to bringing a newcomer into the squad, but I need to know exactly how strong Little Cao is. If his strength truly can't keep up with our squad, then he shouldn't join. After all, that wouldn't be helping him—it would be harming him. I've spent so many years roaming the wilderness. I've seen too many..."

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"So if Little Cao really isn't strong enough, I still think he should join another squad. Staying out of dangerous areas would be safer instead."

"Th-this..." As soon as Fang Ye said this, everyone fell silent.

"Uncle Yan!" A confident smile appeared on Cao Bing's face. "Didn't you want to test my strength? How about we go to Limitless Martial Arts?"

"Little Cao." Everyone looked at Cao Bing again, only to find that his expression remained calm, with a confident smile on his face. Even Fang Ye and Zheng Ke couldn't help feeling surprised.

"Hahaha, worthy of being my nephew! You've got spirit!" Xie Hongxin laughed loudly.

"Fine. If everyone's done eating, let's make a trip to Limitless Martial Arts!" Captain Yan Ying stood up and announced his decision.

The others exchanged looks and stood up as well. Xie Hongxin took the initiative to settle the bill at the restaurant.

Since everyone had a car, the group quickly arrived at the nearest Limitless Martial Arts hall.

"Don't be nervous, Little Cao. Just perform as usual." Standing before the punching target, Song Shengnan patted Cao Bing on the shoulder encouragingly.

"Don't worry, Sister Song!" Cao Bing said with complete confidence.

"Good. In that case, begin." Yan Ying still wore that stern expression.

"Mm." Cao Bing nodded.

With that, he lowered his center of gravity and threw out his fist like a cannonball.

Bang! 3567 kg!

Cao Bing glanced at the information on the punching target, his gaze calm. Not bad. It reached my usual level.

"Damn, 3,500 kilograms! That's nearly Advanced Warrior level!" Xie Hongxin exclaimed. The others' expressions also changed; Cao Bing's punching strength had clearly far exceeded their expectations.

"Test your speed again." Yan Ying's expression remained calm aside from a slight flicker in his eyes as he spoke to Cao Bing.

"Alright!" After receiving the instruction, Cao Bing went to the track, turned on the machine, and shot forward in an instant.

66.2 meters per second!

"Damn, that speed is at least Advanced Warrior level!" Xie Hongxin exclaimed again. The others weren't much better off. Even Guan Yong, the fastest among them, was stunned.

"Old Xie, I remember your speed being only around 65 meters per second, wasn't it?" Song Shengnan poked Xie Hongxin with her hand.

Xie Hongxin was the slowest among them and served as the squad's MT, its human shield.

"Get lost, get lost! Why bring that up? We're talking about Little Cao. Since when did this kid become such a freak?" Xie Hongxin instantly looked embarrassed and hurriedly waved his hands, changing the subject.

"Captain, I have no objections now." Fang Ye suddenly spoke.

"Same here." Zheng Ke, the youngest member of the squad, spoke as well. This was one of the few times Cao Bing had heard him speak after knowing him for so long.

Finally, at Cao Bing's request, they tested his reaction nerves as well. The result shocked everyone again. Even Captain Yan Ying, who rarely smiled, couldn't help letting the corner of his mouth curve slightly, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

Perfect Intermediate Warrior, excellent Advanced Warrior.

Just in terms of physical fitness, I've already surpassed Luo Feng, haven't I? I just wonder whether I could beat him if he used his psychic power.

"Little Cao, interested in exchanging a few moves?" Guan Yong, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke.

"Guan Yong!" Song Shengnan shouted in displeasure.

"Haha, Sister Song, don't get worked up. My hands are just itching—I only want to spar with Little Cao a little. Besides, I watched Little Cao grow up. It's not like I'd really hurt him!" Guan Yong hurriedly took a step back and explained.

"Hmph! I wouldn't dare you to!" Song Shengnan snorted coldly.

"Hehe, what do you say, Little Cao? Want to trade a few moves?" Guan Yong chuckled twice, then turned back to Cao Bing.

"Sure!" Cao Bing was interested too. The people he had sparred with before were either Trainee Level or newly become Martial Artists like Luo Feng. Of course, Luo Feng didn't count—he was a freak!

So until now, Cao Bing had never sparred with a true Martial Artist. Those Martial Artists who had truly entered the wilderness and experienced bloody slaughter were different from a rookie like Cao Bing.

"Since Little Cao wants to fight, then let's have a match. It will also let us see Little Cao's actual combat ability!"

Guan Yong's challenge had obviously already drawn everyone's attention. As captain, Yan Ying stood to the side, thought for a moment, and then spoke.

"What weapon does Little Cao use?" Guan Yong asked.

"Phantom Battle Blades!" As he spoke, Cao Bing drew a battle blade from the weapon cabinet and held it in his hand. It was a little light, but not bad.

At the same time, Guan Yong also drew a Phantom Battle Blade.

"Perfect. I'm skilled with the Phantom Series too!" Guan Yong smiled and walked to the center of the training room.

The instant Guan Yong stood in the middle of the training room, Cao Bing felt his aura change abruptly.

Looking into Guan Yong's eyes, Cao Bing felt as though some terrifying ferocious beast had fixed its gaze on him, as though he were prey that could be slaughtered at any moment.

What a terrifying presence. What terrifying killing intent!

Under Guan Yong's gaze, Cao Bing felt his blood flow slow, while every hair on his body stood on end beyond his control.

"Hehe, Guan Yong is getting serious right from the start, even releasing all his killing intent. He isn't going to scare Little Cao, is he?" Xie Hongxin laughed carelessly.

"Hard to say. Guan Yong is known as the Ghost Leopard. His hunting methods are even more terrifying than those Beast General Level leopard monsters..." Song Shengnan couldn't help looking at Cao Bing with concern.