Chapter 696: Chapter 340: Large Beef Rice (2)

"The main issue is with the equipment’s feedback system. I’ve recorded some parameters. I can make some suggestions to the logistics department later!"

"Alright. You’ll be in charge of reporting it during the meeting tonight."

Li Chang’an nodded, then turned to look at Han Ruoxi and Shen Qiuyue.

"You two, I’m scheduling a coordination training session for tomorrow. Based on today’s test, your teamwork still needs improvement."

"I’m fine with that. As long as Han Ruoxi doesn’t drag us down."

Shen Qiuyue set down her utensils and glanced up at Han Ruoxi.

"Drag you down? Shen Qiuyue, don’t get too smug. Tomorrow, I’ll show you what a genius Superpower User can really do!"

Han Ruoxi glared at her, clearly unwilling to back down.

"Then we’ll see who’s really got it tomorrow!"

Shen Qiuyue stood up, handed her empty plate to a nearby service robot, and turned to Li Chang’an.

"Captain, I’m done eating, so I’ll head back now. I’ll be on time for the meeting tonight."

"Go ahead. Don’t stay up too late."

Li Chang’an waved him off, then turned to look at Sun Yang.

"Sun Yang, hurry up. Don’t make everyone wait for you."

"I know, I know! Last bite, almost done!"

Sun Yang quickly sped up, not forgetting to mumble.

’Jeez, it’s so tense every day. But what can you do when you’re the squad’s most important damage dealer? This is exhausting!’

"Important damage dealer?"

Han Ruoxi scoffed and handed her tray to the service robot.

"Whatever. Keep bragging, Sun Yang. I’m leaving. See you at the meeting tonight."

"Han Ruoxi! I’m telling the truth! You just wait!"

Sun Yang slammed his hand on the table in frustration, but seeing that everyone else had finished and left, he deflated.

’Seriously, they all eat and run. Nobody ever waits for me.’

"If you dawdle any longer, don’t bother coming to the meeting."

Li Chang’an stood up and pushed his chair back to the table.

"Finish up. Conference room in ten minutes!"

"Okay, okay, I’m finishing right now!"

Sun Yang quickly stuffed the last bite into his mouth, wolfed it down, and followed Li Chang’an out of the dining hall.

When they returned to the conference room, everyone was already there. Bai Lin was adjusting his terminal, projecting the afternoon’s test data onto the wall screen. Han Ruoxi and Shen Qiuyue sat to one side, quietly discussing the next day’s training plan. Meanwhile, Sun Yang plopped down in a chair, rubbing his stomach and sighing.

"I ate a little too much. I think it’ll take a while to digest."

"Alright, cut the chatter!"

Li Chang’an walked to the center of the room, his gaze sweeping over them.

"We have a sudden mission tonight. I just received the orders. The target is an Insect Race reconnaissance point on the front line. We’re to eliminate it, leaving no trace."

"A sudden mission?"

Han Ruoxi frowned.

"Captain, isn’t it a bit rushed to be heading out this late?"

"Orders from above. We execute."

Li Chang’an’s tone was calm but left no room for argument.

"We leave in ten minutes. We’ll go over the details en route. Finish your equipment checks and report to the assembly point."

"Alright, a mission’s a mission. Guess there’s no sleep tonight!"

Sun Yang sighed, standing up and stretching.

"Don’t forget, Captain, I’m our main damage dealer. You can count on me tonight!"

"Less talk, more prep!"

Li Chang’an clapped him on the shoulder, then turned to the others.

"Bai Lin, bring your terminal; we’ll need your tech support. Han Ruoxi, check your Superpower Energy supply; don’t run out on us. Shen Qiuyue, calibrate your weapon and remember to bring a backup power source!"

"Roger!"

They all acknowledged, then quickly dispersed, each heading to their personal gear room to prepare.

Ten minutes later, all members of the Insect Hunter Squad arrived at the assembly point on time.

The base was quiet and tense under the cover of night. On the landing pad, a Light Reconnaissance Ship was already waiting for them.

Li Chang’an was the first to arrive. He stood by the hatch, checking his gear and making sure every weapon and supply pack was in its designated place.

"Captain, is this operation on a time limit?"

Han Ruoxi asked while adjusting her Superpower Gloves, her voice laced with caution.

"How long did command give us? Do we also need to prioritize stealth?"

"Time is tight. The mission directive requires us to clear the reconnaissance point within two hours."

Li Chang’an glanced at her, adjusting the Saw Chain Sword at his hip. His voice was low and decisive.

"Stealth is critical. We can’t afford any mistakes this time.

If the Insect Race spots us, they might send reinforcements immediately.

Our objective is to strike hard and fast!"

"’Strike hard and fast’ sounds simple, but once the fighting starts, a lot of it will come down to luck."

Sun Yang patted his Pulse Gun, his voice filled with confidence.

"But don’t you worry, Captain. With me around, firepower is one thing you won’t have to worry about! No matter how many of those bugs there are, they won’t get off easy!"

"Sun Yang, stop bragging!"

Shen Qiuyue walked up from behind and shot him a cold glare.

"Do you think this is just some simple Insect Race recon point? Their outposts are usually guarded. The situation is far more complex than you think.

Don’t you be the first one to choke when things get rough!"

"Choke? Me?"

Sun Yang retorted indignantly, turning to face her and waving his Pulse Gun.

"Qiuyue, don’t look down on me, okay? I personally calibrated this gun. Its accuracy and power are top-notch. I refuse to believe I can’t take on those bugs!"

"Alright, alright, stop arguing!"

Li Chang’an cut their argument short. His gaze swept around the team, finally landing on Bai Lin.

"Bai Lin, did you bring the electronic jamming equipment? For this mission, we’ll need you to hack into the Insect Race’s reconnaissance systems to buy us some time."

"Brought it. It’s already calibrated."

Bai Lin held up the terminal in his hand, his tone as calm as ever.

"Once we’re on-site, give me five minutes—ten at the most—and I can cripple their recon systems."

"Good.

Everyone listen up. While Bai Lin runs his interference, we’ll handle perimeter security.

The moment he’s done, we move in and clear the recon point. No delays."

After speaking, Li Chang’an glanced at Han Ruoxi again.

"Ruo Xi, we’re relying on your Superpower for battlefield control. Make sure no Insect Race can send out an alarm."

"Don’t worry, Captain. My Superpower reserves are full. I won’t let you down!"

Han Ruoxi confidently raised a hand, and a faint electric arc flashed across her glove.

"However, if that guy Sun Yang causes trouble again, don’t blame me if I zap him unconscious."

"Why are you always picking on me?"

Sun Yang spread his hands, a look of innocence on his face.

"I’m the squad’s main damage dealer! Damage! If you zap me, you’re just weakening our own combat strength, aren’t you?"

"Keep talking, and your damage output will be zero,"

Shen Qiuyue shot back coldly, walking right past Sun Yang and clipping the High-Energy Dueling Sword to her hip.

"Stop wasting time. Let’s move out."

"Alright, everyone on board!"

With a wave of his hand, Li Chang’an was the first to step through the hatch of the reconnaissance ship.

The others followed close behind. A few minutes later, the ship’s hatch slowly closed. The vessel shuddered slightly, then lifted off, accelerating rapidly toward the target zone.

Inside the cabin, the atmosphere was tense.

Everyone was checking their gear. No one spoke.

"Captain, do we have an estimate on Insect Race numbers in the target area?"

Han Ruoxi was the first to break the silence, turning to Li Chang’an.

"Intel from the forward scouts indicates there’s at least one ten-member Insect Race guard squad within the reconnaissance point."

Li Chang’an said calmly, looking down at the terminal in his hand.

"But the Insect Race’s movements are always erratic. We can’t let our guard down. Be prepared to face more enemies at any moment."

"Ten Insect Race guards? That’s it? Captain, I thought this was supposed to be difficult."

Sun Yang breathed a sigh of relief, slumping back in his seat with a relaxed expression.

"With our squad’s loadout, we can clean up ten guards easily. No pressure at all!"

"Don’t be so optimistic."

Bai Lin glanced up at him.

"Insect Race guard squads are usually equipped with High-tier Warriors. A single one of them has enough combat power to tie up any one of us.

And don’t forget, the Insect Race evolves far faster than we can imagine."

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