Chapter 081: Interstellar Mercenary

  Upon hearing this, Sun was taken aback: "Huh? The number of monsters killed is not enough to get sufficient supplies? Is there such a rule?"

  Li Zhongshi's face was stern, and he said, "That's right, this is a clear regulation of the military department, and it's not that I'm intentionally making things difficult for you." After pausing for a moment, he continued slowly, "However, considering Sun Yan's student identity, special treatment can be enjoyed. As long as half of the required amount is reached, sufficient supplies can be obtained."

  The surrounding soldiers nodded in agreement, smiling and nodding their heads. However, they were well aware that even after half a year of training, ordinary newcomers might not be able to hunt down the required number, let alone a student.

  A person's overall combat power, their own strength is crucial, but judgment and mentality during battle are also extremely important. When facing a ferocious monster for the first time, it's already good if a newcomer can exert half of their combat power.

  The people present were all old soldiers on the battlefield and they knew it in their hearts.

  When Sun Yan heard Li Zhongshi say this, he was taken aback and looked embarrassed. He had originally thought that this time returning to the base, he would be subjected to all sorts of difficulties by Li Zhongshi and the others, but he did not expect them to be so magnanimous.

  Sun Yan's character has always been straightforward, repaying kindness with kindness and grudges with grudges. Now Li Zhongshi is saying this, making him feel extremely ashamed.

  "Brother Li, you're being too kind to me. I'm sorry, it was my fault three days ago, I overreacted, Brother Li please don't take it to heart."

  Sun Yan said as he opened his backpack and pulled out a bundle of genetic fluid, forcibly stuffing it into Li Zhongshi's hands while repeatedly apologizing.

  Seeing this, the people present in the scene couldn't help but sneer in their hearts. This kid now knows how to behave. Unfortunately, he realized it a bit too late, and thinking of getting away with it is simply impossible.

  Li Zhongshi was also straightforward, grabbing the genetic solution in his hand 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 inside out onto the ground in an instant.

  Rhino horn, scorpion tail, shadow tiger tooth...... The total number exceeds one thousand, especially with the most rhino horns.

  The surrounding temperature suddenly dropped, and everyone felt a chill that was caused by the natural coldness of the black rhinoceros horn.

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

  "The horns of the three-horned black rhinoceros are over 1,000 in number."

  "And there's the scorpion's tail and the shadow tiger's teeth, how is this possible?"

  "This little guy is only a second-level warrior and doesn't even carry heavy firepower, which means he's empty-handed. How can he deal with the third-level alien beast Red Scorpion? When the Red Scorpion makes its move, it comes out in hundreds at once."

  At that moment, everyone present was stunned and could hardly believe their eyes. The number of beasts laid out in front of them far exceeded the prescribed quota. Even a fully armed veteran would need 10 days to hunt down so many monsters.

  Li Zhongshi's eyes were about to pop out, he simply did not want to believe this was true. His line of sight shifted and he saw a knife-shaped rhinoceros horn, his pupils involuntarily constricted.

  He picked up the knife-shaped black rhinoceros horn, and Li Zhongshi's hand trembled slightly as he muttered: "Is this the horn of a Frostblade Black Rhinoceros?"

  Everyone's gaze focused on it instantly, and after identifying the rhino horn clearly, each person couldn't help but take a breath of cool air. The people present were all seasoned veterans who naturally knew the terror of this variant black rhinoceros, and many comrades had lost their lives under its sharp horns.

  Sun Yan scratched his head, smiling awkwardly: "This kind of mutant beast is too rare, I encountered one on the first day, but later no matter how hard I looked, I couldn't find any. Everyone, do you know where this kind of mutant beast is active?"

  In an instant, everyone fell silent, each person gazing at the rhino horn with complex emotions in their eyes. This one rhino horn had been stained with the blood of so many comrades and taken the lives of so many comrades.

  Li Zhongshi grasped the rhino horn tightly, and after a while, he suddenly raised his palm, which was as big as a winnower, and slapped Sun Yan on the back, laughing loudly: "Sun Yan, you're great, really great! From now on, in our place, you are our brother. If you have any difficulties, come to me, Li Ge."

  "Thank you, Brother Li."

  Sun Yan felt a bit inexplicable, and before he could react, he was lifted up by the surrounding soldiers and dragged to the base bar for a drink.

  In the distance, on top of a building, General Cheng looked at the backs of the crowd, shook his head and muttered to himself: "Sun Yan, this student is indeed beyond expectations. It seems that this kid's talent surpasses even Feng Yan's, no wonder he values him so much. Heh heh, Feng Yan has always been suppressed by Lin Bingxue despite his exceptional talent, I suppose he hopes Sun Yan can catch up and surpass him."

  "Alas, but wanting to surpass one of the Four Great Kings might be a bit too naive."

  ……

  In the bar of a military base, heavy metal music is deafening, with constant noise and shouting.

  The patrons here are not only the military personnel of the base, but also a number of interstellar mercenaries. The entertainment venues within the military base are scarce, so the bar becomes the only place for these people to go during their leisure time.

  For Sun Yan, the atmosphere here is lively and there's good wine and food, it's quite cozy. The only thing that's not perfect is that there are almost no women in the bar. This situation is normal, since Bai Yu Xing has monsters everywhere, which beauty would dare to come here?

  Sitting together with Li Zhongshi and others, there were also four other people who had conflicts with Sun Yan three days ago. However, this time, there was no hint of tension between each other, everyone gathered together frequently toasted, the atmosphere was very warm.

  Sun Yan also had a personality that was easy to get along with, and soon became familiar with Li Zhongshi and others. At the same time, he also understood why everyone's attitude changed so quickly.

  The White Jail Star is divided into three alert zones, and the main task of the base troops is to maintain the sweep of the green alert zone. The monsters that survive in the green alert zone are mostly second- and third-level intensity, which does not pose a great threat. Even if they encounter herds of monsters, they have little resistance against fully armed troops.

  However, the only exception is the Frost Blade Black Rhinoceros, a variant of the monster with extremely high defense and speed, making it extremely difficult to hunt and kill. Many of Li Zhongshi's comrades-in-arms died unfortunately while hunting the Frost Blade Black Rhinoceros.

  For military personnel at the base, the Hei Xī Niú (Black Rhinoceros) is undoubtedly a nightmare.

  Sun Yan's heroic feat of killing the Black Rhinoceros earned him a hero's welcome, and as a soldier, he was known for being straightforward. The previous conflicts were now water under the bridge.

  "Come on, Sun Wen, I'll toast you a glass." Li Zhongshi held up a large cup of wine and drank it in one gulp. He patted his chest and said: "Wait till tomorrow, I'll get you an E-level protective suit. I guarantee that you won't take half a month to complete this survival trial."

  "Hey, Old Li, that's not right." Someone nearby called out: "With Sun Xiao's strength, even without protective gear, he can complete the required hunting amount in half a month."

  At the words, a group of people nodded in agreement, this was indeed the truth. Sun Yan's hunting and killing of monsters over the past three days had already reached half of the monthly quota, and if he continued for another half month, this survival trial would be considered complete.

  "What do you know."

  Li Zhongshi let out a belch, lowered his voice and whispered: "Brother Sun, we are brothers of the same family, so I'll tell you this secret. About your White Prison Star Survival Trial this time, if you can perform even better, then there's a possibility to get an even higher score."

  Sun Yan's eyes twitched with excitement as he asked: "Brother Li, is this true?"

  "Of course it's true, I've followed Colonel Cheng for so long, I'm very clear about this matter. If you want to get a higher evaluation in the survival trial, you must go deep into the orange alert zone. With your strength as Sun Yan brothers, plus a set of E-level protective clothing, as long as you don't enter too deeply into the orange alert zone, I think there won't be too much problem."

  Upon hearing this, Sun Yan's heart was stirred. If he could pass the survival trial of Bai Yu Xing, he would receive a reward of 300 academic credits. If he could get a higher evaluation in the survival trial, wouldn't that mean he could get an even higher credit reward?

  In Emperor Feng Academy, credits are simply a universal currency, who would be afraid of having too much money?

  "Then I'll have to trouble Li and all of you brothers to take care of me." Sun Yan thanked them repeatedly.

  Everyone burst out laughing, and the soldiers respected nothing more than strength. A genius like Sun Yan, who didn't have any airs about him at all, naturally won their favor.

  A group of people raised their glasses and drank freely, laughing and scolding each other, the atmosphere was extremely lively.

  Just as they were drinking and chatting, a man suddenly stood up from his seat not far away and walked towards Sun Yan.

  Looking at Sun Yan and the others, the man smiled and said: "Sorry, didn't disturb you all, did I? My name is John, I'm an interstellar mercenary affiliated with the Morning Breeze Group of Nanfeng Domain."

  Sun Yan suddenly looked up and found that this man named John was extremely handsome, with a slender figure, golden short hair, a pair of blue eyes, polite and charming.

  Although John was waving at everyone, his gaze was fixed on himself. Sun Yan nodded in response: "Hello, Mr. John."

  John smiled and said, "That's right, we've already heard about Mr. Sun Yan's situation from our companions earlier. Our mercenary squad needs a powerful member who can penetrate the orange alert zone for hunting operations. Mr. Sun Yan is quite capable, would you consider joining us temporarily?"

  Sun Yan was taken aback, he didn't expect John to come and extend an invitation, this was indeed beyond his expectations. At the same time, he was also very excited, every young man yearned to become a galactic mercenary.

  Now, someone has come to extend an invitation in person, which is something Sun Yan had been hoping for but couldn't obtain.

  However, Sun Yan did not immediately agree, but instead looked at Li Zhongshi and others. In this regard, Sun Yan knew that he was still just a rookie, and he had to consult the advice of these old soldiers.

  Li Zhongshi and others burst out laughing, and then they had a series of discussions with John about the distribution of interests. The various tricks and tactics made Sun Yan sweat profusely and sigh in amazement. At the same time, he was also extremely grateful to have Li Zhongshi and others helping him, otherwise, he would have been taken advantage of and still be counting money for others.