Chapter 397
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Black Sparrow Legion!
Black Sparrow City.
It was similar to the Crimson Tiger City that Wang Teng had seen before. It was also named after a legion. It was like a military town with garrisons all around.
The Force Floating Ship descended from the sky and landed at a plaza outside of Black Sparrow City.
Black Sparrow City was heavily guarded. All vehicles and Floating Ships that wanted to enter the city had to go through inspection.
Wang Teng and the others disembarked from the Floating Ship under Nie Jianqiang's lead.
There were already people waiting in the plaza.
"Old Nie, you're the one leading the team." A sergeant in military uniform walked up and laughed loudly.
"Niu Li!"
Nie Jianqiang was surprised. He didn't expect this person to come and pick them up personally.
He was always active on the frontlines.
There was once a general-level expert who claimed that he could take on an elite team of a hundred people by himself. Moreover, he was even more flexible and agile than an entire team.
The team that he led had achieved many miraculous feats on the battlefield. They were always able to play a role in crucial moments.
Why would such a person have the time to come and pick them up?
"You look surprised. Why, can't I come and pick you up?" Niu Li laughed.
"A little." Nie Jianqiang nodded. "You're a busy man. It's rare to see you."
"I just finished a mission and came back to hand it over. I heard that the top students from Huanghai were coming, so I volunteered to come and pick you guys up. I also want to see if I can pick a few good seedlings." Niu Li said.
"It's rare that you're interested." Nie Jianqiang's eyes flashed. He smiled and said, "There are a few good students in this batch. It's up to you to pick them out."
"Oh?" Niu Li was surprised. He couldn't help but look at the students behind Nie Jianqiang.
He glanced around and paused for a moment.
There was someone he couldn't see through among these students.
"This student!" His gaze landed on one of the figures who was looking around. With one look, he could tell that they were not as well-behaved as the others. They did not look like they had been groomed by the military academy at all. His lips could not help but curl up slightly.
"What do you think?" Nie Jianqiang laughed and asked.
"His strength is not bad, but whether he's a mule or a horse, I'll have to test him before I know." Niu Li said noncommittally, "Let's go. We'll talk as we walk. I'll bring you to register your military identities first."
Nie Jianqiang nodded and gestured for everyone to follow. Then, he said to Niu Li meaningfully, "That kid is different from the other students. Don't underestimate him."
"Oh?" Niu Li was even more surprised, but he just smiled and didn't say anything else.
Wang Teng walked in the middle of the group. He had noticed Niu Li's gaze just now.
The other party was from the military, and it seemed like his position wasn't low. If he wanted to observe, then let him observe. It wouldn't cost him anything.
…
Everyone passed the inspection and entered Black Sparrow City.
Many students were curious. After all, this was their first time coming to this important military town that was stationed in the Xingwu Continent. Their good military skills didn't allow them to look around like Wang Teng, but their eyes were still darting around as they sized up this place.
Wang Teng realized that Black Sparrow City was not much different from Crimson Tiger City. The simple and short buildings, the military weapons everywhere, and the patrolling soldiers were almost exactly the same.
Of course, the layout of the buildings was definitely different.
Niu Li brought them to a small three-story building.
When the soldiers here saw Niu Li, they immediately saluted him and said with respect, "Lieutenant Colonel Niu!"
Wang Teng was stunned.
This ordinary-looking officer in front of him was actually a lieutenant colonel.
Only then did he notice the military insignia on Niu Li's shoulder. There were two silver stars, which meant that he was a lieutenant colonel.
Wang Teng had done some research before. The military rank system was divided into several ranks.
Sergeant, Captain, Colonel, General, and Marshal were represented in yellow, blue, silver, red, and gold respectively.
Every rank was further divided into several sub-ranks according to the number of stars.
It wasn't easy to get a military rank. Not only did one have to reach a certain level of ability, but they also had to accumulate enough military credits.
Wang Teng was only a low-level sergeant. He had been issued a military uniform with a yellow star on his shoulder.
He brought it with him, but he didn't wear it.
Niu Li was a lieutenant colonel. One could imagine how many military credits he had on the battlefield.
This was a big shot!
In terms of ability, Wang Teng could tell that Niu Li was also a 7-star soldier-level martial warrior. However, his military credits were miles away from Niu Li's.
"With my ability, it shouldn't be difficult for me to become a colonel, right?" Wang Teng touched his chin and couldn't help but think to himself.
His ambitions were never small.
He would become a colonel first. When he reached the general level, he would consider becoming a general!
Even a salted fish had dreams!
At this moment, Niu Li nodded and said to the soldier, "These are new recruits. Bring them to register and apply for a military badge."
"Okay!"
The registration process was simple. They confirmed their identities and made a badge on the spot.
It took less than an hour to register almost 100 people.
Wang Teng received his badge. There wasn't much information on it, only his name and military rank.
Low-level sergeant. This was Wang Teng's military rank.
He had a military rank, after all. It wasn't something that just any new recruit could have.
Wang Teng nodded silently. Then, he looked at the badge in Han Zhu's hand.
Middle-level sergeant!
？？
Wang Teng was stunned. Han Zhu's military rank was higher than his.
This didn't make sense.
He stole a glance at Wan Baiqiu.
Middle-level sergeant!
Another one!
Wang Teng: "…"
"What's wrong?" Han Zhu noticed his strange expression and couldn't help but ask.
Wan Baiqiu also looked over with a puzzled expression.
"Why are you all middle-level sergeants? Didn't you say that it's not easy to get a military rank?" Wang Teng asked in puzzlement.
"Oh, you're talking about that." Han Zhu suddenly understood. "What's so strange about that? We've been in the military for four years. We've completed many military missions. Du Yu and the others are also low-level sergeants."
"Haha, no wonder." Wang Teng laughed embarrassedly.
It seemed that the rank of sergeant was nothing. He was too naïve!
He had to be a colonel before he could bring it out.
"Speaking of which, our military ranks were earned through military merits. You're the only one who got a low-level rank the moment you entered the school. Aren't you satisfied with that?" Wan Baiqiu said angrily.
"Who said that? I've been ganged up on by many seniors in order to get this rank. The General Hospital gave me a hard time back then," Wang Teng complained.
"Why did I hear that you were the one who tortured the second-year fellows until they were about to cry? How dare you say that?" Wan Baiqiu looked at him strangely and said.
"Nonsense. I was just a freshman then. I trembled under the pressure of the second-year seniors. You don't know how hard it was for me." Wang Teng refused to admit it.
Was he that kind of person?
There was absolutely no such thing as bullying seniors.
The group of seniors behind him wept silently.
"Haha!" Wan Baiqiu and Han Zhu sneered at him. Not only was he evil, but he was also thick-skinned.
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