Chapter 185: Chapter 172: The "Pure and Kind" Student Gao Neng

"To the Military Department?" Gao Neng was genuinely surprised. He’d only thought that speaking up might earn him some minor credit, but he never imagined Gui Zian would actually take him to the Military Department because of it.

"The Military Department? I’m going too!" Fang Tangtang immediately shouted. As if afraid Gui Zian wouldn’t take her, she quickly added, "I’m one of the people involved!"

"Alright, you can both come. Lin Ying, you’re in charge here. Dispose of the bodies and send the captive to the military academy for now. Don’t hand them over to the security bureau yet." Gui Zian nodded as he gave Lin Ying his instructions.

"Understood. Don’t worry, Teacher."

"Kong Kun, Feng Qingqing, you two assist Lin Ying. Gao Neng, Tangtang, let’s go!"

"Are we leaving now?"

"Of course."

"In that case, could I trouble Teacher Gui to carry me... UGH... BLECH!" Gao Neng wasn’t completely exhausted, but the aftereffects of his life-form transformation were still lingering.

...

The Eastern Capital Military Academy was under the jurisdiction and management of the Eastern Capital Military District.

The four major and sixteen minor military districts, including the Eastern Capital Military District, were under the direct command of the Military Department. Each military district housed an office building for the Department.

Gui Zian was the Vice Director of the War Academy at the Eastern Capital Military Academy, but he was also on the official roster of the Eastern Capital Military District.

After leaving the small building, Gao Neng and Fang Tangtang were both helped into a military jeep.

Gui Zian personally drove, heading for the Eastern Capital Military District.

Once the vehicle started moving, Gao Neng’s aftereffects mostly vanished. After taking a few more Energy Pills, he gave a rough account of how he had discovered Ye Ying and killed the spies.

Of course, he still concealed some things, like the Eye of Deprivation.

Gao Neng’s explanation was that he had recognized them at a glance—a natural, keen intuition for spotting alien spies.

Gui Zian didn’t quite believe it, but he didn’t press the issue.

As for Fang Tangtang...

She was also exhausted and kept popping Energy Pills. By the time Gao Neng finished his story, she had just barely recovered some of her strength.

However, the question on her mind wasn’t actually about how Gao Neng had identified Ye Ying. ’What she cared about was why Gao Neng could project his energy to such a degree, and how he managed to sustain it for so long?’

Gao Neng ignored Fang Tangtang.

The journey wasn’t very long, and half an hour later, the military jeep arrived at the main gate of the Eastern Capital Military District.

"We’re here." Gui Zian got out of the car.

Gao Neng and Fang Tangtang also got out.

Compared to the Eastern Capital Military Academy, the Eastern Capital Military District was clearly more imposing and solemn. Security was tight, and the main gate was flanked by massive weapons.

Four soldiers stood ramrod straight on either side of the gate. Both Gui Zian and Fang Tangtang presented their credentials, but when it was Gao Neng’s turn, he realized he didn’t seem to have one.

But it wasn’t a big deal...

Because he saw an acquaintance waiting for him at the entrance.

Chen Bai.

Just as when they had met in the Forgotten Land, Chen Bai was still the same old Chen Bai. There wasn’t a single extra star on his rank insignia; he was still stuck in place.

"Vice Director Gui, I’ll be handling your reception," Chen Bai said, greeting Gui Zian first.

"Thank you, Lieutenant Chen," Gui Zian replied with a nod.

"Hey, I remember you! You’re the one who brought Gao Neng to the Eastern Capital Military Academy to register, right?" Fang Tangtang’s memory was decent, and she recognized Chen Bai at a glance.

"Yes, I was the one who brought Gao Neng. If I recall correctly, you’re Fang Tangtang, right?" Chen Bai smiled.

"Yep. It’s been over a month, and Lieutenant Chen is still a Lieutenant. You haven’t changed a bit! Meanwhile, I, Death God Fang Tangtang, am about to be promoted to First Lieutenant!" Fang Tangtang said with a blink. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"..." Chen Bai froze, his expression turning obviously awkward. As Shen Ning’Er’s second-in-command, he had actually earned military merits during the mission in the Forgotten Land.

Barring any surprises, he would soon be promoted to First Lieutenant. The problem was, Fang Tangtang was only sixteen years old. How was he supposed to compete with that?

’Kids these days...’

’They have no respect for their seniors whatsoever.’

Chen Bai decided not to bicker with Fang Tangtang and quickly turned his attention to Gao Neng, a friendly smile touching his lips. "Gao Neng, we meet again."

"Yeah. It’s been a month, and you, still stagnating in the same spot, are no longer my opponent." Gao Neng nodded with a solemn expression.

"???" Chen Bai.

’What the hell?!’

’These two have to be doing this on purpose, right? Not everyone’s a genius, you know!’

’He was just an ordinary talent.’

’He relied on perseverance and hard work!’

"Ahem. Lieutenant Chen, please don’t take it personally. These two always run their mouths like this..." Gui Zian was rendered speechless. He shot a glare at Fang Tangtang and Gao Neng before casually adding, "But... what Gao Neng just said about you not being a match for him... that’s actually true."

"!!!" Chen Bai.

’Is this the school spirit at the Eastern Capital Military Academy these days?!’

’The students are like this...’

’...and the teachers are like this too.’

’I’m just fucking here to greet you people! Do you really think I have no pride?’

"Lao Bai, didn’t you get any military merits for overseeing the college entrance exams in the Forgotten Land? How come you’re still a Lieutenant after a month?" Seeing Chen Bai’s sour expression, Gao Neng pressed him further.

"Nonsense. Earning merits isn’t that easy. However, I actually am about to be promoted to First—"

"Earning merits is easy! See? I just earned more. Baldy—oops, I mean, Teacher Gui said we’ll be getting close to 4000 Merit Points for this. Plus, I killed three mid-tier aliens all by myself. Sigh... sometimes it gets lonely at the top..."

"..." Chen Bai ultimately decided to just keep his mouth shut.