“Well, this isn’t within my responsibilities. If there are additional tasks, I expect a raise,” Bayonet was only joking, of course. Life had been boring lately, and training these guys added some fun. In his opinion, these more than thirty individuals were pathetically weak. Looking at them, Bayonet was flooded with some unpleasant memories. He sighed inwardly; those days were long gone. He had left the military system a very long time ago.
Nie Yan chuckled and said, “Help me train these guys well; I believe General Mo Yuntian won’t be stingy with the bonus.”
Mo Yuntian glanced at the bayonet a few times. It seemed vaguely familiar, but they likely didn’t know each other. If they had met before, Mo Yuntian would have remembered immediately.
As the bayonet approached, Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others sensed a pressure locking onto them. Their hearts tightened slightly, and they gazed at the bayonet with newfound admiration. This guy was undoubtedly an expert! The thought of being trained by such a master filled them with excitement.
Gazing at Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others, Bayonet flashed a cryptic smile and said, “I can train you, but you’ll have to endure hardship. If you can’t take it, scram right now.”
Upon hearing Bayonet’s words, Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others felt somewhat indignant. Wang Duo solemnly declared, “We will absolutely not retreat.”
“Remember what you said today,” Bayonet replied, as Wang Duo and Lin Yi reminded him of himself at sixteen.
At this time, Mo Yuntian received an urgent phone call, gave some instructions, and then left.
Nie Yan entrusted Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and others to the bayonet, who should be fully capable of handling the matter.
Nie Yan noticed Blade’s momentary expression of loss. He felt a stirring inside. Since interacting with Blade, aside from occasionally chatting about his time as a mercenary, Blade never mentioned his past or why he became a mercenary. Blade was definitely a person with a story! Nie Yan didn’t want to pry into Blade’s past. To earn someone’s respect, one must first show respect.
Mo Yuntian had already arranged for Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and others to stay in an apartment complex not far from Nie Yan’s residence and set the training location at this gym.
After assigning all tasks to Saber, Nie Yan, Xiao Yu, and Lei Su left the gym.
“You lucky dog, you’ve become the instructor of this group. It’ll be very helpful for building your network in the future. A lieutenant general or major general in their mid-twenties! Wow, these people are definitely influential figures in the military system. If they could join the 012 Mech Unit, their influence would be even greater. Don’t forget us brothers when you hit it big,” Xiao Yu said, laughing as he patted Nie Yan’s shoulder.
Nie Yan smiled, understanding that Xiao Yu was only joking. Xiao Yu’s family was influential in both political and business circles, while Nie Yan had just started from scratch. Even after decades, Nie Yan might not catch up to Xiao Yu’s family.
“You declined the invitation to the 012 Mech Unit selection, which General Mo Yuntian extended to you. Do you even know what the 012 Mech Unit really is? It’s directly under the General Staff!” Lei Su said, somewhat regretfully.
“Everyone has their own aspirations,” Nie Yan replied calmly.
Nie Yan’s words made Lei Su smile bitterly. Since Nie Yan wasn’t interested, there was nothing he could do.
“If you want to join, I can help you,” Nie Yan suddenly said, looking at Lei Su.
“Really?” Lei Su’s eyes suddenly lit up with excitement.
Nie Yan nodded. Given Lei Su’s potential, entering the military system was only a matter of time. He could give Lei Su a boost—not expecting gratitude, just hoping that Lei Su would occasionally remember his kindness.
“I’m a man of integrity. If you really help me get into the 012 Mech Unit, I’ll repay even the smallest favor with great generosity!” Lei Su said, thumping his chest.
“If you’re capable enough, General Mo Yuntian should be able to secure an opportunity for you. Train with bayonets during the day and come report to me with Wang Duo at night,” Nie Yan said. Since he had already started training Wang Duo and others, adding one more wouldn’t be a problem. Nie Yan didn’t place much hope in Lei Su’s words and dismissed it with a smile.
Regardless, today had been very fruitful. Joining the Tianwang Organization marked the beginning of Nie Yan’s network of relationships at the First Military Academy. The seeds planted today would one day bloom into beautiful flowers and bear rich fruit.
The three walked down the corridor together and then parted ways.
Nie Yan returned to class and stayed until afternoon, when he and Xie Yao went back to the villa together.
“Nie Yan, there’s a five-day holiday coming up. Let’s go back to Huanghai together,” Xie Yao suddenly said while walking along the villa path.
“Okay, it’s time to go back to Huanghai. I’ll have my father send someone to pick us up,” Nie Yan nodded.
“Okay,” Xie Yao said with a bright smile.
Nie Yan knew that Xie Yao missed home. He gently pinched her fair cheeks, showing his affection.
After having dinner together, in the evening, he and Xie Yao re-entered the game.
Nie Yan appeared in Krips Fortress. Remembering his appointment with Wang Duo and others, he took the teleportation array to the Bull Tribe’s office in Carol City, where Wang Duo and others gradually gathered from various places.
Player after player, all wearing high-end equipment, entered the office and gathered in the square in front of it. Because their appearances had been adjusted, Nie Yan couldn’t recognize who was who. However, checking their equipment and levels, Nie Yan was surprised to find that among the total of thirty-six players, none were below level 100, and all had good equipment, each possessing one or two rare or legendary items.
This was the first time Nie Yan realized that, besides the Bull Tribe, there were so many high-level players. All were solo players who hadn’t joined any guilds.
He suddenly noticed some familiar names: Xiao Yao Wang Hou, Ao Shi Fan Chen, and others. In his previous life, they were all well-known figures who had appeared on the top professional player rankings for a while before disappearing and gradually being forgotten by players.
Nie Yan had previously asked Guo Huai to find these people but couldn’t establish contact and eventually gave up. He never expected all these people to appear here.
All eyes in the square were focused on Nie Yan. They were all very familiar with the name Kuang Zei Nai Yan. Now standing so close, they felt something new. Nie Yan exuded a sharp and unpredictable aura that made them feel uneasy. Thinking about Nie Yan’s famous assassinations, they couldn’t help but feel a chill down their necks.
They couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe.
“Is everyone here?” Nie Yan asked.
“Reporting, Instructor. Everyone’s here,” a warrior spoke up.
They had all learned from Mo Yuntian that Nie Yan was Kuang Zei Nai Yan, so they still addressed him as Instructor.
Nie Yan didn’t intend to ask them to change their address and nodded, “Report your names one by one, starting from you.”
“I’m Wang Duo,” said a warrior wearing a full set of dark golden skeleton armor. His in-game name was Xiao Yao Wang Hou.
“I’m Lin Yi,” an arcane mage dressed in gray Sorin cloth robes spoke up. His in-game name was Ao Shi Fan Chen.
One by one, they introduced themselves, and Nie Yan finally recognized who was who. These were all military elites, with absolutely excellent physical fitness, so their achievements in the game were not surprising.
Nie Yan couldn’t help but feel a surge of awe as he looked at each of their in-game names. Every single one of these thirty-six individuals had been renowned figures in his past life, with nearly half successfully advancing to top-tier professions. Had this group joined Qin Han’s Monai Corporation or Angel Baiye under Ang Wing, it would have dealt a devastating blow to the Bull Tribe.
Nie Yan couldn’t help but wonder whether there were many more high-level players in Faith besides Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and others. Were they gathering together, forming a formidable force not belonging to any guild but only to certain individuals?
Thinking about it, this possibility was indeed great. However, these people probably wouldn’t threaten the Bull Tribe for now. The Bull Tribe had developed to its current state, and it was definitely not something some forces could easily shake, especially since the Bull Tribe was now ahead of other guilds by having so many top-tier professional players.
The thirty-six players, all above level 100, lined up in a row, which was quite a sight. They hadn’t completed their top-tier profession quests yet. Nie Yan needed to arrange and evaluate one by one who could immediately proceed with the profession change and who should wait.
“I will have someone help you join the guild. Wait a moment,” Nie Yan said, already contacting Guo Huai to handle the complicated task of adding thirty-six people to the guild.
“Yes,” the thirty-six responded in unison.
“Besides joining the guild, I will assess your strength. Everyone who meets the criteria can collect a document from me and then proceed with the top-tier profession change,” Nie Yan said.
After a while, Guo Huai arrived at the office with some people via teleportation, hurrying over.
“Are we adding all these people to the guild?” Guo Huai saw Wang Duo and others and was stunned. Here stood thirty-six level 100+ players neatly in formation, their posture upright, exuding a steady aura. From the aura and equipment level, Guo Huai could tell these people were definitely experts! Having been the acting president of the Bull Tribe for so long, Guo Huai had enough insight to recognize this.
Guo Huai had scoured several cities like Carol to no avail, barely recruiting a few level 100 players, yet Nie Yan had brought in thirty-six at once! How did Nie Yan manage that? Where did these experts even come from?
“Who are they?” Guo Huai couldn’t help but ask. He sensed a soldierly aura from Wang Duo and others.
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