Infinite Ebullience
Chapter 995 - 44: Picking Up a Bargain_2

"This batch of newbies, only Jian Fan and Pang Lixing are passable, but they’re still not worth training," the core members of the squad discussed their opinions aboard the Armored Humvee.

"Teng Yuangxiang is ruthless and knows how to adapt to the situation, it’s just a pity her personality is so awful," Tang Zheng had also lost hope for this group of newbies.

"We’ll just have to play it by ear!" Dantai had already given up on this stage of the mission, as nearly twenty hours had passed, and they had been delayed for too long.

Indeed, at this moment, the closest team to the bridge was the Nepal Team, as well as the captain of the Instant Noodle Team; both had previously encountered a South Korean team, struggling bitterly in a fierce battle that left rivers of blood, ending with the complete annihilation of both mixed South Korean teams.

The lengthy journey easily wears people out, not to mention the need to be on guard against sudden attacks; even the Conquerors couldn’t rest well.

When the fleet left the Ecological Zone and entered the Hangar, the problems increased. As the combat section of the starship, this area had been a prime target of the Insect Race attacks, so the damage was particularly severe. Some regions even directly connected to outer space, forming vacuum zones, and it was fortunate that scouts wearing Hellfire suits led the way, or there would have undoubtedly been casualties.

As time ticked away, the fleet continued to move through this dire environment. They had already been attacked by Bugs and puppet soldiers controlled by Death Worms several times, but thankfully, there were no casualties.

"Let’s keep going for three more hours, then stop and rest, otherwise, if we encounter an enemy in this state, it’s a dead end," Dantai suggested, looking at each weary survivor.

The Conquerors hadn’t responded when Trojan’s announcement rang out.

"Su Han’s mixed squad has obtained the navigation map and the coordinates for space jumps, completing their mission."

"Heh, I knew it, Group Leader Su would win. I told you, our group leader is in no way inferior to others," Xu Nian gloated, looking at Tang Zheng with a provocative meaning.

"Yeah, I completely agree," Zheng Xiaxia was also very smug, taking pride in Su Han’s victory.

"Shut up and continue listening," Dantai roared with a hint of Mental Impact, causing the two to suddenly feel dizzy in their heads. Once they came to their senses and considered getting angry, they saw a bunch of Warhammer Team members and dared not to speak nonsense.

"In two hours, a new mission will commence. Su Han’s squad will be on the run, while the other teams will compete to snatch the navigation map and coordinates, for a duration of one week. Severe punishment will be given to the losers," Trojan continued the announcement.

"Please note, all survivors can no longer hide. Every half an hour, your locations will be displayed on the Handheld Radar for three hours."

Xu Nian and Zheng Xiaxia exchanged a look, grabbing their Rifles, and Tong Ping was no exception, with Su Ameng ready to Jump at any moment.

Lin Weiguo and Shen Qingshuang also tensed their muscles, ready for combat at any moment.

The newbies also felt the gravity of the atmosphere, realizing that they were in a mixed group.

"Trojan, which of Su Han’s squads are you referring to? The Instant Noodle Squad? Or the current mixed squad?" Lu Fan asked. All Conquerors pricked up their ears, wary of each other. If it was just the Instant Noodle Team, they’d have to set out no matter what—Warhammer Team wouldn’t let them join Su Han.

"Of course, it’s the two Chinese squads. Those of the same nationality will now be grouped together," Trojan explained, immediately easing the tension.

"Heh, we got lucky," Xu Biyun laughed, feeling like they had profited without effort.

"Don’t be too happy too soon. We should find Group Leader Su Han as early as possible and protect the navigation map. With so many of us here, it means there must be fewer people with him," Su Ameng said seriously, no longer ready to rest, "Let’s keep moving!"

"Speed is of the essence. Su Han probably can’t leave the bridge now, and the other teams are definitely closer to him than we are," Tong Ping regretted bringing these newbies, which made them so passive now.

"I’m not going to abandon the newbies; you all can go," Tang Zheng refused.

"For heaven’s sake, you’re a Group Leader, can’t you be more decisive?" Tong Ping finally erupted with dissatisfaction, unable to stay calm anymore when his own interests were at stake.

"How can we just watch them go to their deaths?" Although Tang Zheng’s words were noble, his thoughts were focused on how to achieve a win-win situation. However, his actual concern wasn’t really for the newbies; he was hoping that the Instant Noodle Team would take the initiative to move out and clear the way, so he could follow behind and take advantage of the situation.

"Haven’t we all come this far together? Are we really going to abandon them now?" Dantai shook his head, standing by Tang Zheng’s side. The two men exchanged a glance and understood each other’s thoughts, which was to let the Instant Noodle Team take the lead in breaking through this stage. The situation was directly related to Su Han, and it would be strange if they weren’t anxious.

The newbies overheard the argument and, seeing the righteousness of the lead and deputy Group Leaders, suddenly perceived them as towering figures, the very embodiment of goodness.

"So what if we abandon them? If Group Leader Su dies, our mission will certainly fail," Zheng Xiaohan continued to try to persuade. Subconsciously, she also wanted to enlist Tang Zheng’s significant combat power. With him on board, they could surely flip the table on the Nepal Team and the South Korean team. "What if this is the final stage of the mission? You won’t have a chance to make amends then."

"Stop trying to convince us. Our Captain is a good guy; he absolutely won’t leave them behind," Lu Fan also realized the benefits of letting the Instant Noodle Squad leave first and immediately interjected, "If the ways are not the same, do not plan together."

"Hmph, you’ll definitely come begging us eventually!" Zheng Xiaxia was furious, "Big Brother Tong, let’s go. These lunatics are completely unreasonable."

Tong Ping didn’t say a word, his face clouded over as he led his team away.

"You’re the good guys. Your whole family are good guys." Xu Nian turned around and fiercely made a middle finger gesture. Now that they had parted ways, there was nothing left to argue about.

Xu Biyun also raised her middle finger in response.

"Idiots!" Watching the Armored Humvee drive off, Lu Fan muttered under his breath, "Twenty minutes should be about right."

Tang Zheng couldn’t afford to contradict himself, but Lu Fan had no such concerns and immediately turned around, ready to yell, only to be stopped by Dantai.

"We’ll talk about it when it’s time to go; otherwise, they’ll complain." Dantai glanced at the radar and smiled. Sure enough, everyone’s location had appeared—all the members of the Instant Noodle Team were green dots.

"How long do you think it’ll take for them to realize?" Qin Yan returned to her seat, cooking food. "Do you think they’ll stop and wait for us?"

"Given their IQ, I doubt it. The main issue is that Tang Zheng’s reputation as a good guy is too deeply ingrained in their hearts; they wouldn’t suspect he’s setting them up again," Lu Fan said, rising to her feet, visibly pleased. She had long wanted to get back at Xu Nian.

"What are you talking about?" Bai Guo asked, full of confusion and not understanding; Jing Xiang was equally clueless, having not caught on yet.

Teng Yuangxiang suddenly realized that Tang Zheng’s promise to look after the newbies wasn’t sincere either.

At the same time, near the bridge, Su Han’s mixed team was fleeing for their lives.

"The Silver Trojan is the worst, talking about resting for two hours, our location is all over the radar, how the hell are we supposed to rest?" A survivor cursed in anger. For those three hours, they had no choice but to sprint for their lives to avoid being caught.

"Stop talking, save your energy." Su Han, a man in his thirties, was terse with every word he spoke. With a tall and sturdy build, he exuded a sense of security.

"We must find our Captain as soon as possible. He is very strong. Once we meet up, we can definitely hold off the other Trojan squads," Ruan Feifei said, her body covered in bruises and blood, having suffered many injuries. At this moment, she desperately wanted to regroup with Tang Zheng.

"Yeah, how long can we keep running like this?" Even Yu Manli, who had a strengthened body, was feeling the strain after consecutive battles.

"That Tang Zheng? Based on your descriptions of him, even if we can’t get the navigational chart, he should be close by," Su Han was puzzled. "Why haven’t we heard anything from him?"

"It must be because of the newbies delaying the travel again." Yu Manli sighed. Tang Zheng was great in all aspects except he was just too soft-hearted.

Gu Xueqi and Sha Ou kept silent, sprinting headlong. Su Han’s vehicle had been wrecked in the previous battle, and now they had to rely on their own two feet. As mentally tough individuals, they wouldn’t waste any unnecessary energy. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)