CHAPTER 248: CHAPTER 248: UTTERLY VULNERABLE

Chapter 248

Heart-stabbing.

Ji You glanced at Xuzhou and turned to leave.

Xuzhou: "..."

What did he say wrong?

Height has always been Ji You’s shortcoming. He was just stating the facts, intending to help Ji You accept the reality sooner.

Besides, what’s wrong with being short?

Being short doesn’t affect a person’s strength.

...

Unable to figure it out, Xuzhou had no choice but to follow the main group.

Upon arrival at Taoyuan Space Station, the soldiers stationed there specifically held a simple welcome ceremony for the 100 students, located in the space station’s large cafeteria that could accommodate around 10,000 people at one time.

Of course, apart from a few hundred logistics personnel, there were probably fewer than 500 elite soldiers in the space station, including some who were injured and had temporarily retreated from the front lines. Thus, including Ji You’s group of students, less than a thousand people participated in the welcome meeting.

Once the students entered the cafeteria, they were stunned by the soldiers’ neat, solemn postures and the intense aura of seriousness each carried.

Every soldier’s face was marked with resoluteness and varying degrees of hardship, yet their eyes burned fiercely, showing no numbness or indifference from extended combat...

Is this—

What real, battle-hardened soldiers returning from war look like?

Whether it was Ji You, Chu Jiaojiao, Yue Qiguang, or Shen Changqing... all fell silent.

A wave of emotion rose in Ji You’s heart: These are the loveliest people in the world. With them, there is peace in the Alliance, the commonwealth flourishes, and students like Ji You can pursue their studies quietly.

Just then, the soldiers suddenly shouted in unison: "Welcome Teacher Mu and the junior brothers and sisters here for training!"

The sharp outbreak of applause shattered the solemn atmosphere, and Ji You, along with the other students, joined in clapping.

Following that.

Everyone took their seats.

Each table was laden with fresh fruits, large pots of meat and vegetables, and big cups of beer, making Ji You feel it was very fantastical: Wasn’t it said that conditions here at Taoyuan Space Station were tough and the soldiers only had nutrient solution?

The aroma of the meals enticed the surrounding students, almost unable to resist starting to eat.

Led by the veteran Yang Bin, someone suddenly said: "I heard that the strongest among you is a student named Chu Jiaojiao?"

Yue Qiguang, that fool, was the first to feel discontented and blurted out: "Who said that? I am the strongest."

Yang Bin: "Oh?"

Under the disdain of Chu Jiaojiao and other students, Yue Qiguang bravely stood up and said: "That’s right! Dad... I am the strongest!" Under the gaze of the soldiers, Yue Qiguang chickened out, not daring to claim himself as ’dad’.

Yang Bin said: "This student, come on up and let’s see."

Upon hearing this, Yue Qiguang was not intimidated but instead thrilled, spontaneously leaping forward: "Senior, from today onwards, I will make you remember my name—Yue Qiguang!"

The middle of the large cafeteria had been deliberately cleared as Yang Bin stood in the center, looking at Yue Qiguang coming confidently, his handsome face breaking into a smile as he declared: "Student Yue Qiguang, let me state that I, Yang Bin, an outstanding graduate of the 125th class of Lanyue Star Military Academy, currently serve as the captain of the sixth squad, and I am ranked 568th in strength at Taoyuan Space Station!"

Huh?

Only 568th?

Isn’t that a bit weak?

Upon hearing this, Yue Qiguang’s eyebrows furrowed, but he felt even more confident about winning!

He couldn’t believe he couldn’t beat someone ranked 568th!

Yue Qiguang secretly felt delighted, but his tone was very respectful as he said, "Please enlighten me, senior."

Yang Bin smiled and nodded.

The students were all eager, craning their necks and widening their eyes, wanting to see how big of a gap there was between the top student of their class and a senior who was now an Alliance Soldier...

Ji You was also curious, her eyes wide open as the showdown between Yue Qiguang and Yang Bin was about to commence.

Suddenly—

Ji You heard Teacher Mu Jianling, who was sitting leisurely beside her, complaining: "Isn’t it good to be alive? Why seek death?"

Unable to help herself, Ji You said, "Teacher, give us some face! Aren’t you on our students’ side? Now is not the time to throw cold water on your own people!"

Mu Jianling glanced at her and said, "When was I ever on your side?"

Ji You: "..."

At this moment, Yue Qiguang had already rushed towards Yang Bin. His speed was fast, his explosive power strong, and his momentum was not weak at all. Yang Bin stood aside, arms crossed, his posture leisurely, totally not taking it seriously.

Ji You muttered to herself: Senior Yang Bin is so arrogant!

Ancient warriors who were arrogant always encountered defeat!

Go Yue Qiguang! Smash Senior Yang Bin’s arrogance!

Boom—

Yue Qiguang threw a punch at Yang Bin’s face, but Yang Bin suddenly raised his finger, performed an Instant Step, and countered Yue Qiguang.

Everyone only heard a loud bang; Yue Qiguang tumbled and sprawled on the ground. Stubbornly, he got up and attacked ferociously again. Yang Bin stood still, barely lifting his arm, and Yue Qiguang was lifted and thrown out.

Yue Qiguang: "..."

Yue Qiguang was about to try again when Yang Bin chuckled and said, "Enough, kiddo. You’ll be no match after a few more tries. Let’s change the player."

Yue Qiguang: "..."

The utter humiliation!

Yue Qiguang’s eyes reddened with anger; he had employed tactics skillfully and used the strategies he had learned, but why did all his tactics and strategies look like child’s play in front of Senior Yang Bin?

At this moment, Chu Jiaojiao was about to stand up when Yue Qiyuan, beside her, swiftly stood up first and loudly said, "131st class of the Combat Department, Yue Qiyuan, challenges the senior!"

Hearing this, Yang Bin raised an eyebrow: "Yue Qiyuan? Oh—related to that Yue Qiguang kiddo just now? Hmm—brotherly love, nice."

Saying this, he scanned Yue Qiyuan and remarked, "But you seem even weaker than him."

Yue Qiyuan kept a stern face and said, "How would you know if we don’t try?"

Yang Bin smiled: "Sure."

Yue Qiyuan leapt out; his tactics, unlike his foolish brother, were different. He didn’t rush to attack but observed for a while and then tentatively approached Yang Bin, using his Big Move as soon as he got close.

Yang Bin slightly startled, chuckled: "Spiritual Interference? Little junior, your spiritual power is not bad."

But—

That was it.

The moment Yue Qiyuan got close, Yang Bin just lightly lifted his finger, instantly knocking Yue Qiyuan down.

Yue Qiyuan: "..."

What happened?

Was his Spiritual Attack ineffective against him?

Seeing the little junior on the ground, looking incredulous, Yang Bin smiled and kindly explained, "No need to wonder, because your bit of Spiritual Interference doesn’t affect us soldiers who have undergone counter-Spiritual Interference training. Little junior, you still need to work harder."

Yue Qiyuan’s face turned dark.