Chapter 84

Hearing this, Sun Yan couldn't help but be taken aback: "Eh? If the number of monsters hunted is insufficient, one cannot obtain adequate supplies? There is such a rule?"

Sergeant Li put on a stern face and said, "That's right. This is a clear regulation from the military, and it's absolutely not me deliberately making things difficult for you." After a pause, he continued slowly, "However, considering your status as a student, you can enjoy special treatment. You only need to reach half the specified number to obtain adequate supplies."

The surrounding soldiers nodded in agreement, smiling. However, they were very clear that even after half a year of training, a typical new recruit might not be able to hunt the specified number, let alone a student.

A person's overall combat strength is crucial, but judgment and mental state during battle are also extremely important. For a new recruit facing ferocious monsters for the first time, being able to perform at half their strength would be considered good.

The people present were all veterans of the battlefield, well aware of such matters.

Hearing Sergeant Li's words, Sun Yan was taken aback, showing a look of shame. He had originally thought that upon returning to the base, he would face various difficulties from Sergeant Li and the others, but he never expected such generosity.

Sun Yan's personality was always straightforward, always repaying kindness and avenging grudges. Now, Sergeant Li's words made him feel extremely ashamed.

"Brother Li, you are too considerate. I'm sorry, what happened three days ago was my fault; I was too harsh. Brother Li, don't take it to heart."

As Sun Yan spoke, he opened his backpack, took out a bundle of genetic fluid, and forcefully handed it to Sergeant Li, repeatedly apologizing.

Seeing this, the people present all sneered inwardly. This kid now knows how to be obedient. Unfortunately, he realized it a bit too late. Don't even think about trying to get away with it.

Sergeant Li didn't hesitate, grabbing the genetic fluid and saying, "Sun Yan, I accept your apology. However, rules are rules, and I can only give you certain preferential treatment within my authority."

"I understand. Thank you, Brother Li. I won't make things difficult for you."

Sun Yan smiled and opened his backpack, dumping everything out. The ground was instantly filled with a pile of items.

Rhinoceros horns, red scorpion tails, shadow tiger teeth... the total number exceeded a thousand, with rhinoceros horns being the most numerous.

The temperature around them suddenly dropped, and everyone felt a chill, which was due to the natural coldness of the black rhinoceros horns.

"What is this? How can there be so many?"

"Black rhinoceros horns, over a thousand."

"There are also red scorpion tails and shadow tiger teeth. How is this possible?"

"This kid is only a second-level warrior and didn't carry heavy weapons, essentially fighting bare-handed. How could he deal with third-level mutated red scorpions? They move in groups of hundreds."

Immediately, everyone present was stunned, almost unable to believe their eyes. The number in front of them far exceeded the specified quota. Even a fully equipped veteran would need 10 days to hunt so many monsters.

Sergeant Li's eyes nearly popped out; he couldn't believe it was true. His gaze shifted, and he saw a knife-shaped rhinoceros horn, his pupils contracting.

Picking up the knife-shaped black rhinoceros horn, Sergeant Li's hand trembled as he murmured, "Is this the horn of a cold blade black rhinoceros?"

Everyone's attention immediately focused on the rhinoceros horn. After identifying it, each person involuntarily drew a cold breath. The veterans present knew the terror of this mutated black rhinoceros, with many comrades having lost their lives to its sharp horn.

Sun Yan scratched his head, smiling awkwardly, "This kind of mutated monster is very rare. I only encountered one on the first day and couldn't find any more after that. Brothers, do you know where these mutated monsters are active?"

Instantly, everyone fell silent, each person staring at the rhinoceros horn with complex emotions. This single rhinoceros horn had once been stained with the blood of many comrades, taking their lives.

Sergeant Li tightly gripped the rhinoceros horn. After a moment, he suddenly raised his hand, the size of a fan, and slapped Sun Yan on the back, laughing loudly, "Sun Yan, well done, really well done. From now on, you are one of us. If you have any difficulties, come to me, Brother Li."

"Thank you, Brother Li."

Sun Yan felt a bit puzzled. Before he could react, he was lifted by the surrounding soldiers and dragged to the base bar for drinks.

From a distance, on a building, Colonel Cheng Chen watched the group's backs, shaking his head with a smile, "Sun Yan, this student is truly unexpected. It seems this kid is even more talented than Feng Yan. No wonder that guy values him so much. Feng Yan is a genius, but he has always been overshadowed by Lin Binglan. This guy probably hopes that Sun Yan can surpass him."

"Alas, but to surpass one of the Four Great Suns, this idea might be too naive."

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In the military base bar, heavy metal music was deafening, and the noise and cursing never ceased.

Not only military personnel from the base, but also many interstellar mercenaries frequented the place. With few entertainment venues in the military base, the bar became the only place for these people to spend their free time.

For Sun Yan, the atmosphere was lively, and there was plenty of good food and drink, making it quite pleasant. The only drawback was the lack of women in the bar. This was normal, as White Prison Planet was full of monsters, and which beautiful woman would want to visit such a place?

Sitting with Sergeant Li and others, including the four who had conflicts with Sun Yan three days ago, this time there was no tension. They gathered together, frequently toasting each other, and the atmosphere was very lively.

Sun Yan, being a sociable person, quickly became familiar with Sergeant Li and the others. He also understood why their attitudes had changed so quickly.

White Prison Planet was divided into three alert zones, and the main task of the base army was to maintain the green alert zone. The monsters in the green alert zone were mostly second and third level, posing no significant threat. Even when encountering a group of monsters, the fully equipped army faced little resistance.

However, the cold blade black rhinoceros, a mutated monster, was an exception. Its defense was too high, and it was extremely fast, making it very difficult to hunt. Many of Sergeant Li's comrades had unfortunately died while hunting cold blade black rhinoceroses.

For the military personnel of the base, the cold blade black rhinoceros was undoubtedly a nightmare.

Now that Sun Yan had killed a cold blade black rhinoceros, he naturally received hero-like treatment. Moreover, the military style was straightforward, and no one would hold previous conflicts against him.

"Come, Sun Yan, I'll toast you." Sergeant Li raised a large glass of alcohol, drank it in one go, and patted his chest, "Tomorrow, I'll get you a set of E-grade protective gear. I guarantee you won't take more than half a month to complete this survival training."

"Hey, Old Li, what you're saying is not right," someone nearby called out. "With Sun's strength, even without protective gear, he could complete the required hunting quota in half a month."

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. It was indeed true. In just three days, Sun Yan had hunted as many monsters as the required quota for half a month. If he continued for another half a month, this survival training would be successfully completed.

"You don't understand."

Sergeant Li burped and lowered his voice, whispering, "Brother Sun, we are brothers, so I'll tell you this secret. For your survival training on White Prison Planet, if you can perform even better, you might receive a higher evaluation."

Sun Yan's eyes twitched, surprised, "Brother Li, is this true?"

Sergeant Li patted his chest, guaranteeing, "Of course it's true. I've been with Colonel Cheng for a long time and know this very well. To get a higher evaluation in survival training, you need to venture into the orange alert zone. With Brother Sun's strength and a set of E-grade protective gear, as long as you don't go too deep into the orange alert zone, I don't think there will be much of a problem."

Hearing this, Sun Yan couldn't help but be excited. Completing the survival training on White Prison Planet would earn 300 credits. If he could get a higher evaluation, wouldn't that mean he could earn even more credits?

In the Imperial Wind Academy, credits were like a universal currency. Who wouldn't want more?

"Then I'll trouble Brother Li and the other brothers for their help." Sun Yan repeatedly thanked them.

Everyone laughed heartily. Military personnel respected strength the most. A genius like Sun Yan, who had no airs, naturally won their favor.

They raised their glasses, drinking and laughing, and the atmosphere was very lively.

Just as they were enjoying themselves, a man suddenly stood up from a nearby seat and walked over to Sun Yan's group.

Looking at Sun Yan and the others, the man smiled, "Sorry, I hope I'm not disturbing you. My name is John, and I am an interstellar mercenary from the South Wind Domain's Morning Wind Group."

Sun Yan looked up in surprise, noticing that this man named John was extremely handsome, with a tall and slender build, short golden hair, and blue eyes, exuding charm and politeness.

Seeing that John was addressing the group but looking directly at him, Sun Yan nodded in response, "Hello, Mr. John."

John smiled and said, "This is the situation. I and my companions have heard about Mr. Sun Yan. Our mercenary team needs a strong member who can venture into the orange alert zone for hunting missions. Mr. Sun Yan is very capable. Could you consider temporarily joining our team?"

Sun Yan was taken aback. He didn't expect John to come with an invitation, which was quite unexpected. At the same time, he was very excited. Every young man dreams of becoming an interstellar mercenary.

Now, someone was personally inviting him, which was exactly what Sun Yan had been hoping for.

However, Sun Yan didn't immediately agree but looked at Sergeant Li and the others. In this area, he knew he was still a rookie and needed the advice of these veterans.

Then, Sergeant Li and the others laughed and began discussing the details of the arrangement with John. The various intricacies and nuances made Sun Yan sweat and marvel. At the same time, he was very grateful for Sergeant Li and the others' help, otherwise, he might have been taken advantage of without even realizing it.

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