Xiao Yufan carried the passion typical of youth and had always been fascinated by military life. He had dreamed of joining the army, but ultimately chose to abandon that path for another, understanding that life often demands difficult decisions.
However, when he was sent to the base of a special forces unit, the already low expectations he had crumbled completely. He couldn’t quite believe that such a remote, mountainous wasteland could be the home of an elite and highly capable military force.
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The underground training ground of the special forces, hidden beneath the desolate mountains, was brightly lit, its artificial daylight illuminating the vast subterranean space.
Two rows of soldiers stood motionless in the center of the field, as if they had stood there for a thousand years. The immense, chilling, and dark aura radiating from them sent a shiver down Xiao Yufan’s spine, even from a hundred paces away.
Powerful. That was Xiao Yufan’s first impression of this sharp, elite unit. The special forces were indeed extraordinary.
Led by his grandfather, Xiao Yufan slowly approached the group. The closer he got, the more he felt the overwhelming pressure they exuded. He began to feel uneasy. In the back row, many soldiers wore masks, their icy gazes laced with disdain.
Though Xiao Yufan didn’t understand how his grandfather had gained access to the inner workings of this unit, his grandfather’s presence was the only thing keeping him calm.
“Master Situ, let Xiao Yufan train with Heaven Squad. In a year’s time, I believe Young Master Yufan will reach the peak of his potential!”
The middle-aged man standing at the front of the group marched forward with a military gait, his eyes filled with deep respect for Master Situ. Xiao Yufan furrowed his brow slightly—his grandfather’s identity was clearly more complicated than he had imagined.
Master Situ’s gaze swept across the two rows of soldiers before he nodded with a smile, then shifted his attention to Xiao Yufan. After all, this was Xiao Yufan’s trial. Some things had to be decided by him alone.
“How do you feel about their strength? Are you regretting coming here yet? Remember, for the next year, you’ll be constantly tested by these people. Every soldier in Heaven Squad is a top-tier fighter.”
“They are indeed strong. I’m nowhere near their level right now,” Xiao Yufan replied calmly. As many soldiers’ gazes turned even more scornful, he continued, “But in a year, I will make every single one of them kneel before me.”
A faint, arrogant smile curled his lips. Feeling the overwhelming pride radiating from the soldiers, his competitive spirit flared. One day, he would surpass them all.
In that moment, he exuded a presence that towered over everyone present. Facing their disdain, Xiao Yufan could only sneer. He could already tell—these soldiers were merely his sparring partners, and he had no intention of backing down.
Even Master Situ hadn’t expected Xiao Yufan to remain so bold and unyielding in such a situation.
He also hadn’t told Xiao Yufan that Heaven Squad, while officially part of the special forces, had deep ties to the Situ family. After all, what powerful family wouldn’t have its own private forces?
“Master…” Just as the atmosphere in the underground chamber grew heavy, one of the soldiers finally spoke—the only woman among them. But under Master Situ’s gaze, she quickly swallowed the last word.
“Young Master Yufan, confidence is admirable, but blind arrogance is simply laughable. Do you really think just anyone can join Heaven Squad?”
A moment later, the woman continued. Her delicate face, illuminated by the bright lights, appeared especially soft and graceful. No one would guess that such a beauty was a special forces operative. Yet now, she stood before Xiao Yufan with an air of superiority.
“I prefer it when you call me ‘Master.’ That way, I can truly feel the thrill of conquest. Remember what you said today—I’ll prove my strength to you within six months.”
Xiao Yufan stepped toward the woman, his fingers lightly brushing across her delicate cheek. His gaze turned flirtatious. He knew she could take him down in five moves, but he also knew she wouldn’t strike him here and now.
Her face flushed a delicate pink, and her brows furrowed slightly. Despite her irritation, she was helpless against this audacious man. She understood exactly who he was.
“I’m afraid Young Master Yufan won’t even last six months here. And then, all your words today will mean nothing, won’t they?”
Though she couldn’t act, the woman refused to back down. Xiao Yufan’s teasing angered her. If it were another man, he might not even have the chance to speak.
“Heaven Xuan! Apologize to Master Situ and Young Master Yufan immediately!”
The middle-aged man glanced at the woman, alarmed. Master Situ was no ordinary man, and neither was Xiao Yufan. He couldn’t afford to provoke any trouble. If anything happened because of her words, he wouldn’t know how to handle it.
“Young people bickering is natural. There’s no need for apologies. I don’t think Heaven Xuan did anything wrong.”
Master Situ shook his head with a smile, signaling the middle-aged man not to interfere. He was quite pleased to see Xiao Yufan face some challenges right from the start.
“Heaven Xuan? A beautiful name, though her temper is a bit wild. But with proper guidance, she’ll improve.”
Xiao Yufan had little resistance to such a stunning beauty. In her, he even saw a trace of Yu Yihan. It seemed his upcoming days wouldn’t be too dull.
The word “guidance” carried a distinctly suggestive tone. Heaven Xuan’s blushing face left Xiao Yufan momentarily dazzled. Thinking about living alongside such a beauty, his mind filled with perverted laughter.
“From now on, I will be Young Master Yufan’s hand-to-hand combat instructor. There will be plenty of opportunities for guidance. Don’t worry—I’ll do my best to make sure you live… comfortably.”
Xiao Yufan’s smile vanished instantly. A million curses ran through his mind. A combat instructor? Was this some kind of joke? As much as he wanted something to happen with such a beautiful woman, his life was still more important.
“Also, I will be in charge of Young Master Yufan’s daily life. To live up to Master Situ’s expectations, I can’t let you live too comfortably. Midnight bedtime seems a bit too early!”
As if to deliver the final blow, Heaven Xuan added, and this time, Xiao Yufan was completely out of arguments…
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