Chapter 26

After leaving for a while, Luo Jie returned.

"Captain has agreed, but to verify the stability of your shooting skills, you will have to undergo a test later. Follow me now!"

Lin Xinghai was immediately delighted and followed the few people who were called, getting off the armored vehicle and heading to two mechs.

When Luo Jie came to report, the others also knew about it, so Lin Xinghai was undoubtedly the focus of everyone's attention.

Even Vice-Captain Shen Han, who was usually cold and distant, looked at Lin Xinghai with a noticeably curious gaze.

"Xiaohai, according to Luo Jie, your shooting skills have improved rapidly. The next wave of zombies is coming, so show us your skills," Fang Tianhe said enthusiastically.

Of course, enthusiasm aside, the necessary tests couldn't be skipped, as this was responsible for everyone.

Lin Xinghai had no objections.

The place where the convoy stopped was very close to the city center, so there were a large number of zombies gathered.

Although they had just killed a batch, more zombies were still converging.

Lin Xinghai glanced around and saw 8 more zombies rushing from the right. Without hesitation, he raised his gun and aimed.

Once these zombies entered within 50 meters, he decisively fired.

At this distance, his headshot accuracy could be as high as 90%.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Lin Xinghai fired 8 consecutive shots, and his luck was good; every shot was a headshot.

These 8 zombies, under such rapid killing efficiency, didn't even get close to the convoy. The closest one died 10 meters away.

Even though everyone was mentally prepared, they were still shocked by this scene.

"Hahaha, great! It looks like our mercenary group has really found a treasure! Who knows, we might even have a marksman on our team," Fang Tianhe was the first to recover and laughed heartily.

As for the others, after slowly accepting this reality, they also showed signs of joy.

In the shelter, only the top 10 shooters could be called marksmen.

If a mercenary group had a marksman, their reputation would undoubtedly increase, attracting more talented individuals to join.

Moreover, a marksman represents strong combat power.

As long as they have a good gun, the role they can play is immeasurable.

Only Shen Han showed a hint of concern that was hard to detect.

"Xiaohai, although your shooting skills are good, your own strength is still too weak. So when we enter the city center, you will stay in the off-road vehicle, prioritizing your own safety," Fang Tianhe said seriously after laughing.

Lin Xinghai's smile immediately froze. What the hell? I have to stay in the car again? What about the promise of entering the city center on foot?

Seeing the change in Lin Xinghai's expression, Luo Jie, standing beside him, thought he was surprised and puzzled, and couldn't help but laugh: "What's wrong? Are you surprised? You probably thought these two multi-functional off-road vehicles were unnecessary before, right?"

Lin Xinghai nodded. These multi-functional off-road vehicles didn't have the defensive capabilities of an armored vehicle. Protecting them was more trouble than it was worth. It would be better to dismantle the two electromagnetic railguns and install them on the armored vehicle.

"That's because we never had the opportunity to show their value before."

"They are called off-road vehicles because their off-road capabilities are outstanding. In the city center, where there are almost no roads, only these multi-functional off-road vehicles can pass."

"When it's time to transport that ton of energy ore, we will rely on these two multi-functional off-road vehicles!" Luo Jie patted the off-road vehicle beside him and said.

"How is that possible?" Lin Xinghai didn't believe it. "We won't even talk about the ordinary obstacles on the road, but what about the collapsed high-rise buildings? Can we jump over them?"

"Hey! You're right, we can jump over them," Luo Jie said.

Lin Xinghai: "..."

Seeing Lin Xinghai's face, full of disbelief but also some self-doubt, Luo Jie couldn't help but laugh heartily.

He finally got the upper hand this time.

"Xiao Yang, switch to off-road mode," Luo Jie patted the car window and said.

"Sure thing!" Qin Yang responded.

Then Lin Xinghai saw the chassis of the multi-functional off-road vehicle rise.

There was a structure similar to a lift between the chassis and the wheels, raising the chassis to a height of one meter before stopping.

"These multi-functional off-road vehicles use a new type of extendable chassis. With the help of pneumatic devices, the off-road vehicle can 'jump high,' up to 5 meters," Luo Jie explained.

"Combined with an excellent stabilization system and jet propulsion, it can even perform a 360-degree rotation in the air."

At this moment, Qin Yang operated the vehicle, and Lin Xinghai saw the multi-functional off-road vehicle suddenly sink, then, under the push of the pneumatic device, instantly rebound, making the entire vehicle jump.

At this time, the holes on the side of the vehicle, which he had always thought were decorative, sprayed white gas.

Although the kinetic energy generated by the gas wasn't significant, it was enough to make the vehicle complete a 360-degree rotation in the air.

Lin Xinghai watched as the off-road vehicle landed from the air, and the pneumatic device perfectly absorbed the impact, stabilizing it in front of him. He felt a chill in his heart.

"Why did I so actively want to enter the city center?" Lin Xinghai began to doubt himself.

However, no one paid attention to what he was thinking. After Luo Jie finished explaining, he invited Lin Xinghai into the off-road vehicle and repeatedly instructed him not to get out.

As for the others, they were checking their equipment and replenishing ammunition under Fang Tianhe's arrangement.

After a three-minute rest, the group set off again.

Sitting in the off-road vehicle, Lin Xinghai felt he had lost his goal. He sat there dazedly, feeling the off-road vehicle move up and down like a roller coaster, even bouncing as it moved forward.

What he didn't know was that at this moment, in the communication channel of the two mechs, Shen Han was talking to Fang Tianhe.

Shen Han: "What do you plan to do with Lin Xinghai?"

Fang Tianhe: "Such a talented person, of course, we will cultivate him fully! What, do you have a different opinion?"

Shen Han: "It's precisely because he is so talented that I am worried. Such a person will eventually grow up, and the probability that he will stay in our mercenary group is very low."

Fang Tianhe: "That's nothing. Everyone has their own aspirations. We can understand if they choose a bigger stage. And if we really cultivate a strong person, it's also a contribution to humanity."

Shen Han: "You are quite broad-minded. I just feel sorry for the resources of the mercenary group."

Fang Tianhe: "Haha! If I weren't like this, you might not have stayed either!"

Shen Han didn't say anything more, but a faint smile appeared on his face.