Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
"Did you hear what I said just now?" The regiment commander asked again worriedly.
"Yes. Before the award ceremony, I will gather all the relevant information," Qiao Ting replied expressionlessly.
"That's good. Go and prepare." The regiment commander saw that Qiao Ting still remembered what he said and was relieved. He guessed that Qiao Ting was too engrossed in reading the information just now and didn't react in time. Back then, he had been like this too … The regiment commander smiled and waved his hand to let Qiao Ting leave.
With this misunderstanding, the regiment commander didn't see that when Qiao Ting turned around, his hands were clenched tightly by his sides. He used so much force that the veins on his hands were almost popping out. It was clear that Qiao Ting's heart was not as calm as he appeared to be.
"Ling Lan, Ling Lan, it's actually Ling Lan. He has appeared in front of me again, but he has already become a regiment commander! Is he really an obstacle that I can't overcome in my lifetime? " Qiao Ting was roaring in his heart. The three years of gilded time that he was originally proud of was completely worthless now …
Qiao Ting gritted his teeth. Since the heavens wanted him to be reborn, why did they have to create another Ling Lan? Qiao Ting completely understood the grief and helplessness that Sheng Yu and He Shengliang felt.
He couldn't accept it. Why did Ling Lan's path go so smoothly and earn enough merits in his first year as a recruit to be promoted to regiment commander? Was it really like what the regiment commander said? Was there really someone who went against the promotion laws and pushed Ling Lan to this position?
Ling Lan's cold and sharp eyes appeared in Qiao Ting's mind. It was like a bucket of ice water was poured on Qiao Ting's furious head, causing Qiao Ting to be completely cold from inside out. He instantly woke up.
Ling Lan was definitely not the kind of person who would be willing to be manipulated by someone behind the scenes! Ling Lan was his lifelong rival. Qiao Ting knew him too well. He wasn't sure about the others, but that cold to the bone and proud Ling Lan would definitely not change …
Back then, the regiment commander of Lingtian had sworn to not lower his head and bravely broke the old rules of the military academy in order to protect the new cadets. No matter how high his military rank and power was, it would not be able to make him bow down. Anyone could misunderstand Ling Lan, but he couldn't... otherwise, he wouldn't be worthy of being her opponent.
The confusion in Qiao Ting's eyes was swept away. He would continue with this mission, but not to find any evidence. Rather, he wanted to know what method Ling Lan had used to successfully rise to the rank of regiment commander. Perhaps, he could give him some inspiration and reduce the time he wasted.
He couldn't waste any more time. Otherwise, he would be left further and further behind by his opponent. How could he become his opponent then? Qiao Ting was a proud man. He didn't want to look at the other's back and sigh in disappointment a few years later.
As for whether that Ling Lan was the same as the Ling Lan … Qiao Ting never thought about it. This was the tacit understanding between opponents. He knew very well that this Ling Lan was definitely the Ling Lan he knew.
A few days later, almost all of the troops stationed in Soldier City knew that the top ten mecha clans for this land clearing mission would be staying in Soldier City to receive rewards from the headquarters. Many of the higher-ups had already received the list of the top ten mecha clans...
Ye Ling frowned and went to Ye Xu's room. He was wondering if he should show the information in his hand to Ye Xu. Just as he was hesitating, he saw Ye Xu walk out of his room.
"You're here?" Ye Xu raised his eyebrows and looked at Ye Ling. Ye Ling was slightly dissatisfied with the way Ye Xu treated him as a servant. He laughed coldly in his heart and passed the information in his hand to Ye Xu. He looked at Ye Xu's face with interest. He wanted to know if Ye Xu would still be able to maintain his calm after seeing that name.
Ye Xu frowned when he felt the mockery in Ye Ling's eyes. Ye Xu had always kept a low profile in the Scout Academy and the military academy. He hid behind Wu Jiong and didn't seem to be very eye-catching. However, he still had a sharp eye and shrewdness.
Actually, from the start, he knew that there was something wrong with Ye Ling's identity. He wasn't just here to help him on the surface. However, he was alone and couldn't go against the powerful Ye family. He could only lower his head unwillingly. Then, in order to dispel Ye Ling's suspicions, he made himself look like an arrogant direct descendant of the Ye family.
Ye Ling didn't trust Ye Xu and Ye Xu was also on guard against Ye Ling. Hence, when Ye Ling's gaze changed slightly, Ye Xu could clearly feel it.
Ye Xu took the information with a calm expression. However, in his heart, he reminded himself to stay calm. He guessed that the information must be related to him. If not, Ye Ling wouldn't be acting like this. He couldn't let Ye Ling see through him.
Ye Xu opened the information and saw that it was a list of the top ten mecha clans for the land clearing mission. When he saw this, he was stunned. It was obvious that these ace mecha clans that stood at the top of each division had nothing to do with him. Could it be that he guessed wrongly?
Ye Xu was unsure. However, with his sharp senses, he still felt that Ye Ling was sizing him up, even though Ye Ling was trying to hide it. Ye Xu felt a chill in his heart. Although he was confused why Ye Ling thought that this list would affect him, he still didn't dare to relax.
Ye Xu calmly looked at the list bit by bit …
The list of the top ten mecha clans for the land clearing mission on Planet Juhao was as follows:
Jingtian Ace Mecha Clan (First Division): Regiment Commander: Sun Yiqing
Leili Ace Mecha Clan (Second Division): Regiment Commander: Lei Jianqi
Red Flame Ace Mecha Clan (Third Division): Regiment Commander: Xu Qiuming
Yuhen Ace Mecha Clan (Fourth Division): Regiment Commander: Su Yongkang
Destroyer Ace Mecha Clan (Sixth Division): Regiment Commander: Jin Feiyang
Zanglong Ace Mecha Clan (Ninth Division): Regiment Commander: Hua Tianyi
Hao Yue Ace Mecha Clan (First Division): Regiment Commander: Liu Shu
Wild Lion Ace Mecha Clan (Thirteenth Division): Regiment Commander: Yue Putian
Courage God Ace Mecha Clan (Seventh Division): Regiment Commander: You Zhongling
250 Ace Mecha Clan (Twenty-Third Division): Regiment Commander: Ling Lan
Ye Xu quickly scanned through the list. He maintained his composure but when he saw the name of the regiment commander of the mecha clan, his calmness was broken. No matter how prepared Ye Xu was, he couldn't withstand the impact of this name …
"Thirteenth young master, I remember that the regiment commander of the mecha clan you joined in the military academy was called this name, right?" Ye Ling saw what he wanted to see and was instantly satisfied. He purposely provoked Ye Ling and then said, "Ah, I thought too much. That regiment commander is a new recruit just like you. How can he be the regiment commander of the top ten mecha clans? It seems like it's just a coincidence. What a pity. I reckon that your regiment commander is still in some unknown army, starting his life as a recruit doing odd jobs, painstakingly accumulating experience. "
Ye Ling's last words were his true thoughts. There were tens of billions of people in the Federation. There were too many people with the same name. The reason why he was provoking Ye Xu like this was to remind him that if he was not from the Ye Family, Ye Xu could only be like him, working hard to gain experience and go through the toughest three years as a recruit. How would he have such a good opportunity to come here to gain experience? After three years, when he returned, he could be promoted and become a high official in the division. Ye Xu's starting point was much higher than his opponent's.
Ye Xu stared blankly at that familiar name. It took him a lot of effort to regain his senses from the shock. What Ye Ling said was normal for a new recruit but Ye Xu had a feeling that the regiment commander of 250 Ace Mecha Clan, Ling Lan, was definitely their Boss Lan.
Maybe other people wouldn't be able to become a commanding officer in their first year but Boss Lan, who was good at creating miracles, might be able to do it. The corners of Ye Xu's mouth curled up slightly. There was joy and pride that only he could understand, as well as a hint of disappointment mixed with all kinds of feelings. As expected, the difference between him and Boss Lan was too big.
Wu Jiong was also shocked by Ye Xu's reaction. Although the two of them went their separate ways, they came to the same conclusion. They both thought that the regiment commander of 250 Ace Mecha Clan, Ling Lan, was their Boss Lan.
Today was the day when the ten mecha clans arrived at Soldier City. Almost all the mecha clans in Soldier City sent their representatives to the plaza where the ten mecha clans were gathered. Of course, they were here to observe the new 'influential' Courage God Ace Mecha Clan as well as the ordinary 250 Ace Mecha Clan that didn't even have a title yet.
The ten mecha clans entered Soldier City according to the order on the list. When they arrived at the plaza, all the mecha operators got off the hover bus and walked into the plaza. The first eight mecha clans were all famous mecha clans in the military world. Some of the mecha operators in the first eight mecha clans were even super ace mecha masters who had a title in the Federation's military. Every ace mecha master in the Federation knew that the mecha operators who had a title in the military were no longer ace mecha masters even though they were still ace mecha masters on the surface. They only controlled their mecha operators to the level of ace mecha masters so that they could fight legitimately.
The appearance of these super ace mecha masters made many mecha operators look at them with respect. They wanted to go up and interact with these super ace mecha masters. If they were lucky enough to get some pointers from these super ace mecha masters, their mecha piloting skills would definitely improve. Everyone knew the difference between getting pointers from a master and learning by oneself. With these pointers, they would definitely be able to avoid taking unnecessary detours. They wouldn't waste their precious mecha piloting career.
Unfortunately, the military rules of Soldier City were too strict. No matter how excited the mecha operators were, they didn't dare to act recklessly and challenge the rules of Soldier City.
When Courage God entered the plaza, the mecha operators' expressions changed. Many mecha operators showed a hint of disapproval.
All in all, Courage God had just been given a title recently so they didn't have any outstanding ace mecha operators who could catch the attention of the military.
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