Chapter 886: Unconvinced!
These people are indeed quite young, only in their teens or twenties. They have always received traditional education from private tutors and are very curious about the outside world.
However, because they are reclusive families, they cannot travel outside and can only learn about others through certain devices. Some families even live a secluded life like those in ancient times.
Now that they have the opportunity to come out, everyone's originally calm hearts have been stirred up.
Looking at Gu Yin, who was about the same age as them but was already a leader of the base, the dozen or so people were both curious and a little resentful.
The scions of prominent families are indeed proud, after all, they have always been different from others. In this era, they are special, and even someone of Xiao Sheng's status has to treat them with respect.
It's normal to feel resentful.
"Are you our mentor? Or are you our leader?"
A young boy who looked like he had just come of age stepped forward, his chin slightly raised, his tone a little arrogant, but there was no contempt in his eyes, instead, there was a clear and innocent cuteness in them.
Gu Yin raised her eyebrows, smiled and shook her head: "Neither. We are colleagues. I am a researcher and you are soldiers. If we pass the training, I will be your leader."
Everyone was puzzled?
"What kind of training? They didn't mention any training when we arrived! They only said it would quickly improve our abilities! What kind of training is this?"
The boy was also puzzled, looking at Bai Wuwen with a blank expression.
Bai Wuwen explained, "You must do your best to unleash your most powerful abilities and train for a period of time, every day. Someone will be there to record and monitor the changes. The purpose of this is to conduct high-intensity trials within the specified time frame to see where your limits are, how much progress you can make, and what difficulties you encounter during this training process, so that we can be more targeted when conducting experiments later."
Someone frowned: "This kind of accelerated training is unnecessary for us, and may even damage our foundation. Senior Brother Bai, the elders have already told us when we were learning not to be impatient for quick results, but to be down-to-earth and take it one step at a time. The training you are talking about goes against the Taoist teachings we have received since childhood."
"That's right. And everyone's aptitude is different. Some people might be slower, and some might be faster. The potential they unleash in the same amount of time is different. But diligence can make up for lack of talent, or rather, some people's explosive power comes later. In your words, your testing method is unscientific. Moreover, in our cultivation process, we emphasize the importance of opportunity. When the opportunity arrives, one will naturally advance and have an epiphany, rather than forcing one to improve! Forcing one can only improve some skills, not a deeper level of understanding. Being impatient for quick results will only confuse one's mind and result in more harm than good!"
"The Tao follows the natural way, governs by non-action, and emphasizes that all things in the universe should conform to their inherent nature and laws, avoiding human interference and the imposition of subjective consciousness! This is what we should learn throughout our lives, but what you are asking us to learn now is completely unsuitable for us!"
Bai Wuwen had no choice but to arrive at the base. He said, "You don't need anything; you just need to obey orders!"
Although some of these kids have been practicing asceticism, their practice emphasizes following one's heart and being self-centered, which is different from the strict style of the military. On the other hand, the older ones have had experience going out to train, their values have matured, they understand responsibility and love for their country, and they know the importance of unconditionally obeying orders.
Seeing everyone's expressions of incomprehension, disinterest, and desire to go home, Gu Yin clapped her hands with a smile.
"It's not as serious as you make it out to be. We won't make you rush things, nor will we let you lose your Dao heart, nor will we touch your foundation. We'll just do some simple training to find your shortcomings, and then we'll use scientific methods to improve those shortcomings, making it easier for you to cultivate. This isn't opportunism or rushing things; it's about tapping into your potential, your unknown potential! You might not believe what I'm saying, but I think letting the facts speak for themselves is more convincing."
After Gu Yin finished speaking, she looked at Lan Yan, who was waiting to the side.
Lan Yan nodded, turned on the large screen next to him, and looked at the group of kids. He said in a serious and righteous tone, "There are reasons why we called you here. We are not some black organization that does things by any means necessary. We are a national unit, serving the country and its people. We called you here so that you can become better and complete the mission more smoothly. Alright, take a look at these videos."
The video playing above is a collection of his training videos from before he made any changes.
After the playback finished, Blue Flame pressed the switch: "Let's take a look at this one."
Those young people who initially thought it was nothing changed their expressions after watching it!
"You're just an ordinary person! How could you possibly know our Bai family's talisman techniques! These require talent and training from a young age to even learn the basics. How could you possibly know them?!"
"How come you also know the mechanical arts of our Mo family!"
"His speed and resilience are clearly superior to those of us beginner physical cultivators! And this change only happened in a month or two? How could that be?"
Seeing that their curiosity had been piqued, Gu Yin smiled and said, "Do you want to make a qualitative leap in just one or two months like him? Do you want to surpass your senior brothers and sisters?"
Although everyone wanted to, they still remained rational.
"What's the use if it's just all show and no substance, all flashy and fancy, but useless on the battlefield? We need real substance, not just outward appearances! Don't let a fragile character be wiped out in a fight!"
A muscular, energetic young man was clearly unconvinced. They had trained year-round, through scorching heat and freezing cold, to develop their skills! And this guy had caught up with them in just two months! How could they accept that? This was blatant cheating!
How can crooked and evil practices be compared to the righteous path?!
Gu Yin wasn't angry at the other party's questioning. After stepping out of the area, she reached out her hand and said, "You two can have a competition."
"That's exactly what I was thinking! Come on!" The muscular youth had been waiting for this! He stared intently at Blue Flame, anticipating his response!
Lan Yan raised his hand, took off his hat, and handed it to Bai Wuwen, accepting the challenge!
Everyone voluntarily made way for each other.
Everyone is eager to know Blue Flame's true strength!
After the two exchanged a greeting with their arms clasped together, their expressions changed, and the young man took a step forward! He quickly kicked towards the entrance of Blue Flame!
Lan Yan's gaze remained unchanged as he swiftly blocked the opponent's attack. After shaking off the opponent's leg, he didn't use any strategy or technique; he simply met the attack head-on and began throwing punches! Simple and clear, he wanted to show these people what strength and speed were!
For someone like the young man who launches a powerful attack, the opponent usually has to avoid the initial onslaught, slowly deflect the attack, and then wait for the right opportunity to strike again.
It's rare for someone like Blue Flame to not dodge but instead engage in direct combat, unless they have enough confidence in their own strength!
The young man was surprised. He had been wondering if Lan Yan didn't know anything about martial arts, but when he reached out to block his opponent, he realized he had underestimated him.
After taking several steps back, the young man shook his numb arms, his eyes filled with seriousness and excitement.
"Again! I'm serious this time!" he said, stepping forward and unleashing a series of powerful kicks.
After defending several times, Lan Yan seized the opportunity to attack his opponent's lower body. Normally, a martial artist like the young man would have a very stable lower body, as if it were rooted to the ground and would not be easily shaken. However, Lan Yan's kick was like a stone weighing thousands of pounds, which almost broke his bones! This caused him to sway twice and then fall to one knee!
Blue Flame stood still, not making another move: "Want to try again?"
The young man looked unwell and shook his head: "No need, I lost." He then stood up and returned to his group.
Everyone here is an expert, and they can tell who's more capable. Because they can see it, no one dares to speak up now, as it would be a real embarrassment!
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