Enlightenment: Attaining the Dao at Age 8

”Besides, your analysis is a little complex. It’ll be hard for the team to follow.”

Bai Lin nodded.

”I’ll change it, then.

I’ll make a simplified version tonight. I guarantee everyone will get it right away!”

Han Ruoxi walked over and sidled up to Li Chang’an.

”Captain, I was just over at logistics grabbing supplies and heard a rumor.

They’re saying the Beastman Race has been unusually active in the planet’s northern region. They might be planning something big.”

Li Chang’an raised an eyebrow.

”The logistics guys are surprisingly well-informed.

If that’s the word on the street, we need to be careful.

I’ll go ask the commander about it later.”

Han Ruoxi pouted.

”I think you should have a little more faith. Our commander, Liu Na, wouldn’t miss something like this.

Besides, you’re not a strategist. Why worry so much?”

”A little extra worry helps you live longer,” Li Chang’an said, glancing at her.

”And anyway, do you really think the commander remembers a bunch of greenhorns like us?”

Just then, Instructor Wei Zhuang’s voice rang out from the edge of the training grounds.

”Li Chang’an! What’s your squad’s training schedule for today?”

Li Chang’an snapped to attention.

”Sir! Close-quarters combat training this morning, followed by cover fire and Superpower coordination this afternoon!”

Wei Zhuang nodded.

”Good. The plan is sound.

Just remember, training is training. Don’t run them into the ground.

You might have a mission the day after tomorrow, so staying in peak condition is what’s most important!”

Hearing the word ”mission,” the squad members instantly perked up.

Shen Qiuyue looked up.

”Instructor, can you give us a hint? What kind of mission? Are we fighting bugs or capturing someone?”

Wei Zhuang waved his hand dismissively.

”Just focus on your preparations. You’ll find out when the time comes.

Now, get back to training!”

With that, he turned and left the training grounds.

Han Ruoxi watched Wei Zhuang’s retreating back and muttered under her breath.

”He’s always so cryptic. And we’re the ones who have to play by his rules!”

Li Chang’an clapped her on the shoulder.

”Stop complaining. We’re still rookies, after all. We need his guidance.

Alright, back to training. No slacking off!”

”I know, I know!” Han Ruoxi grumbled as she headed for the training area.

On the training grounds, Han Ruoxi stood in her designated area. She raised her hands slightly, a blue-white arc of electricity gathering in her palms.

Frowning at the target, she gave her arm a little shake. The arc shot out like a slithering snake and struck the edge of the target.

”Whoa, that was way off!” Sun Yang, who had been lying at the edge of the range calibrating his Pulse Gun, turned his head at the sound and immediately started teasing her.

”Ruo Xi, did your hand slip? If you can’t get the hang of controlling electricity, I can teach you how to shoot a real gun!”

”Shut up!” Han Ruoxi shot him a glare.

”I’m just trying out a new move today. I haven’t gotten the feel for it yet.

If you think you’re so much better, why don’t you come over here and try it?”

Sun Yang put down his Pulse Gun and held up his hands.

”Give me a break. Who’d dare compare themselves to a little thunder god like you? I’m just a mere mortal. One hit from you and I’d be toast!”

Shen Qiuyue, who was leaning to the side, watched Han Ruoxi try a few more times before speaking up.

”Your arc is dissipating too quickly. The Energy density isn’t high enough.

Either shorten the release time or try practicing on a smaller target.”

Han Ruoxi looked back at her.

”You think I haven’t tried that? If I shorten the time, the arc becomes unstable. But smaller targets are too hard to lock onto. This isn’t like a sword that you can control at will!”

Shen Qiuyue shook her head.

”That’s because you’re not focused enough. A Superpower is essentially the same as a sword. True strength comes from controlling your power.”

”Easy for you to say, Sister Qiuyue!” Han Ruoxi retorted with a pout.

”Why don’t you teach me your Swordsmanship, and I’ll give it a try?”

”Think you could learn it?” Shen Qiuyue arched an eyebrow, a barely perceptible smile on her face.

”How will you know if you don’t let me try!” Han Ruoxi retorted, unconvinced. The arc in her hand exploded with a sharp CRACKLE.

Seeing the group starting to bicker, Li Chang’an couldn’t help but step in.

”Alright, that’s enough. Every one of you, focus on training.

Han Ruoxi, this afternoon you’ll practice with Bai Lin. Try using your arc to break through his interference barrier.”

Hearing his name, Bai Lin looked up at Li Chang’an.

”I’m fine with that, on one condition: Ruo Xi doesn’t fry my equipment.

I don’t have time to reinstall the system!”

Han Ruoxi rolled her eyes.

”Relax, I won’t be that rough on your gear.

Besides, isn’t your device supposed to be the best at resisting interference? Even if it gets fried, you can fix it!”

”Easy for you to say. Just don’t throw a fit when it happens,” Bai Lin said, picking up a small jamming device and heading to the practice area.

Sun Yang shouldered his Pulse Gun and clapped Li Chang’an on the back.

”Captain, what about me? Am I free for the rest of the day? Or are you going to make me practice my marksmanship all afternoon? I’m telling you now, my skills are already off the charts. More practice is just a waste of ammo!”

Li Chang’an punched him on the shoulder.

”Free for the day? You’ve got some nerve! This afternoon, you’re heading to the simulation field to practice cover fire!”

Sun Yang sighed.

”Fine, fine. I knew you’d never give me the easy jobs anyway!”

Halfway through the training session, a soldier from logistics delivered fresh supplies. A large crate of compressed food and drinking water was stacked at the edge of the field.

Han Ruoxi went over to rummage through it. She picked up a packet, glanced at the label, and frowned.

”Still these protein bars? Can’t they give us something new? I eat these every day, I’m going to turn into one soon!”

”This is the best they’ve got,” Shen Qiuyue cut in coolly.

”If you want fresh food, wait until you’ve earned a rank.”

Sun Yang pulled two packets from the crate and said.