After a while, when Zhang Rong returned to the hotel and saw the two boys chatting and laughing in the room, Zhang Rong was first stunned, and then a smile like that of an old uncle appeared on his face.
It seems he doesn't need to worry about anything at all. Ever since he met Chi Chen and Lin Bai, these two young men have never disappointed him.
Zhang Rong reached into his pocket and rubbed the three amusement park passes. To maintain his usual serious image, Zhang Rong felt there was no need to take them out now, but he couldn't return them now, and it would be a pity not to go.
"Ring ring! Ring ring!"
Just as Zhang Rong was struggling with his decision, his cell phone rang in his pocket.
"Okay, so soon? I understand. I'll take them there now!"
Zhang Rong hung up the phone and looked up to see two fair faces standing in front of her.
"Why are you two staring at me like that?"
Zhang Rong blushed as he was stared at like that by Chi Chen and Lin Bai.
"Captain, how many more things are you hiding from us?"
"Yeah, yeah! Chi Chen and I originally thought that although you, Captain, were powerful, you couldn't be that powerful. But we never expected that you would actually be one of the top big shots in Great Xia!"
Chi Chen and Lin Bai looked at Zhang Rong with shining eyes. They had not paid much attention to Zhang Rong's past before, but after this incident, they learned that this captain, who could not even make fried chicken properly, was actually one of the strongest pillars of the Great Xia Dynasty.
"I didn't hide it from you, you just didn't ask!"
Looking at their expressions, Zhang Rong couldn't help but show a hint of smugness, but he quickly hid it. After all, as the captain, he had to be mindful of his serious image at all times.
Huh?
Wait, what did that kid Lin Bai say just now? He's not that great, is he?
Zhang Rong glanced at Lin Bai, but in the end decided to let it go and not bother with the kid.
"Let's go! Although a lot has happened during this new recruit training camp, you still need to have a closing ceremony."
Zhang Rong turned around and opened the door. Chi Chen and the other man exchanged a glance and followed him out.
A dozen minutes later, led by Zhang Rong, Chi Chen and Lin Bai arrived at a large hall.
Inside the Great Tang Dynasty, there were already quite a few newcomers undergoing intensive training with Chi Chen.
"Chi Chen!"
"Chi Chen?"
"Chi Chen, you recovered so quickly?"
Inside the lobby, Xiang Ming, Gan Yuan, and the others were all somewhat surprised to see Chi Chen.
Although they witnessed the miracle that happened to Chi Chen that day, even though his limbs had regenerated, Chi Chen's injuries were still very serious. Yet, after only a few days, Chi Chen looked like he was completely fine.
What kind of abnormal recovery ability is this?
Unbeknownst to them, ever since Chi Chen awoke, whenever their spiritual power had increased, he would use the Divine Restriction of All Things Reviving, which he obtained from Nuwa, to heal them. Under that incredible healing power, Chi Chen was now nearly fully recovered.
Moreover, after nearly two months of intensive training and the final battle, Chi Chen felt that his spiritual power had reached the peak of the Radiant Realm, and he should be able to smoothly step into the Solid Realm soon.
If this gets out, it will probably shock a lot of people, because it's only been half a year since Chi Chen awakened his spiritual power, but his cultivation level has improved at an absurdly fast pace.
Hello everyone!
Seeing everyone greeting him warmly, Chi Chen smiled and responded in kind.
"Chi Chen, I didn't mean anything by it. I just want to ask you one question: are you even human?"
Gan Yuan and Wang Hao and the others came over, looking at Chi Chen with strange eyes, as if trying to see something inhuman in him.
Since we now have things that defy common sense, such as mystery and taboo, perhaps Chi Chen really is an alien?
Upon hearing this, Chi Chen's face twitched slightly as he looked at the group of people before him. His expression suddenly darkened, and he spoke mysteriously:
"Since you've all found out, I won't hide it from you anymore!"
Upon hearing this, Xiang Ming and the others were stunned for a moment, and then showed an excited expression. Could it be that Chi Chen really is an alien?
Even Lin Bai stared at Chi Chen with shining eyes, causing Chi Chen's lips to twitch again. It's one thing for them to make a fuss, but why are you joining in?
Under the expectant gazes of everyone, Chi Chen continued:
"Yes, I am the legendary alien from the M-78 Nebula."
After finishing speaking, Chi Chen walked forward, ignoring the group of people who were having wild thoughts.
"Is Chi Chen really an alien? But what is the M-78 Nebula? I've never heard of that constellation!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Hao became even more excited. He had known that Chi Chen was so abnormal that he couldn't possibly be from Earth.
Upon hearing this, everyone gave Wang Hao a strange look, and then looked at his bald head. Wasn't he supposed to be extremely intelligent?
That's absolutely brilliant, isn't it? So clever!
Well, shaving your head doesn't make you exceptionally smart.
"Wang Hao, you should go to the hospital for a checkup when you have time!"
Gan Yuan sighed, patted Wang Hao on the shoulder, and followed the others forward.
"I have my armor, and I'm not sick, why would I go to the hospital?"
Wang Hao reached up and touched his shiny bald head, looking at the backs of the group with some confusion.
...
A few minutes later, inside the Tang Dynasty, Chi Chen and the others stood in a row. Beside them, the instructors also stood quietly. Some of the instructors held a black and white photo in their hands. These were the instructors who had been lost due to unforeseen circumstances during the new recruit training.
Standing in front of everyone, Zhu Cheng, with a serious expression, held up a photo of Cheng Hu and moved it around in front of them.
Chi Chen and the others remained absolutely silent at this moment, because Cheng Hu had once said that when he spoke, he required absolute silence.
"Boys..."
The powerful voice seemed to echo in everyone's ears again. Many of the newlyweds had tears welling up in their eyes, but they held back their tears.
Because Cheng Hu once said that he didn't like these little brats crying and whining in front of him.
"salute!"
At Zhu Cheng's command, all the newlyweds raised their right hands simultaneously, saluting Cheng Hu for the last time.
"Newcomers, no, from today onwards, you are no longer newcomers, for you have already undergone a baptism of blood. In the days to come, you may go in different directions, or you may reunite, or people around you may continue to fall, and perhaps you will fall among them. But I hope you will always remember, no matter what, never betray Great Xia, never betray those who have died. You must carry their will to fight, to protect... This is the best answer you can give to your fallen instructors!"
Zhu Cheng's voice resonated in the ears of everyone in the hall.
Chi Chen and the others listened attentively, carefully memorizing every word.
"Alright, newlyweds, now it's your moment!"
After Zhu Cheng finished speaking, he handed the photo in his hand to another instructor and then took out a list.
"Next, everyone whose name I call, come forward to receive your badge, cloak, and weapon!"
"Xu Hu!"
"arrive!"
"Chen Long!"
"arrive!"
“...”
"Xiang Ming!" "..." "Gan Yuan!"
For the next ten minutes or so, Zhu Cheng kept calling out names, and each newlywed whose name was called responded loudly, then walked forward with their heads held high and solemnly received their badge and cloak.
"Chi Chen!"
Only at the very last moment, under everyone's watchful eyes, did Zhu Cheng utter Chi Chen's name.
"arrive!"
Chi Chen responded loudly and then stepped out of the queue.
Zhu Cheng looked at Chi Chen, a smile appearing on his face. He patted Chi Chen's shoulder, then turned to the crowd and said:
"As you all probably know, every rookie training camp has a rookie king, and this time the rookie king is Chi Chen. But that doesn't mean you didn't perform well. Even if Chief Instructor Cheng Hu were here right now, he would say you did a good job."
Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze turned to Chi Chen. They would all agree that Chi Chen should be named the Rookie of the Year. Although there were many outstanding rookies among them, they were far inferior to Chi Chen.
Whether in the confrontation with the Seven Rainbows team or in the final battle, Chi Chen's displayed strength was so dazzling that it almost completely overshadowed their brilliance.
"See? I told you Chi Chen would definitely win Rookie of the Year, my brother!"
Lin Bai looked at Chi Chen in front of him, nudged Xiang Ming and Gan Yuan beside him, and muttered something smugly.
Xiang Ming and the others rolled their eyes at Lin Bai, as if he were the one who won the Rookie of the Year award.
Besides, isn't that newcomer here today one of the Chi brothers?
They were brothers who had gone through life and death together.
"Hmph, I will definitely catch up with you, Chi Chen!"
Gan Yuan snorted inwardly, his gaze toward Chi Chen growing even more ardent. On the journey of life, having such a friend was what motivated him to keep progressing.
There are quite a few other newcomers who share the same thoughts as Gan Yuan. Although they all know that there is a big gap between them and Chi Chen, this is precisely the reason for them to keep moving forward. After all, they can't just watch Chi Chen show off every time, right?
Whether it was Chi Chen who lured away the mystery of the Ascending Realm on his own, or Chi Chen's reckless rush towards the formless black shadow at the end, these will be memories that will be forever etched in their minds.
Before everyone, Chi Chen was already wearing a cloak, a long sword at his waist, and a badge on his shoulder, officially becoming a member of the Secret Bureau.
"Furthermore, due to Chi Chen's valiant performance in this battle, he is hereby awarded one third-tier merit and a third-tier forbidden item as a Newcomer King reward!"
Cheng Hu beckoned, and an instructor came forward carrying a wooden tray with a star-shaped medal and a silver ring on it.
"A third-class medal!"
Among the newcomers, those who knew the meaning of the third-tier medal looked with envy at the Starry Night Medal that Zhu Cheng personally hung on Chi Chen's chest.
In the Great Xia, there are four ranks of medals that represent honor, with the lowest being the fourth rank. However, even the fourth-rank medal is extremely difficult to obtain, requiring a certain level of achievement. The difficulty is not low, but Chi Chen has already obtained a third-rank medal after just finishing his new recruit training. How could they not be envious?
As for the third-tier forbidden items, they were so enviable that their mouths were practically watering.
"A third-tier forbidden item?"
Chi Chen looked at the ring on his hand with some curiosity. This was only the second time he had come into contact with such a forbidden item. The first time he saw it was when Xiang Ming blocked a knife attack for him. It was said that such forbidden items were extremely rare.
"Alright, don't be envious, you'll get one too! Because of the special nature of this training camp and your performance, the higher-ups have specially prepared a fourth-tier medal for each of you!"
After Chi Chen rejoined the team, Zhu Cheng looked at the envious crowd and said with a smile.
"We have them too?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up instantly.
Then, as the instructors walked around with smiles on their faces, each of Lin Bai and the others had a sword-shaped medal pinned to their chests.
"Alright, kids, step into your own era!"
Zhu Cheng looked at the hundred or so people in cloaks in front of him, shouted loudly, and saluted Chi Chen and the others. These young people are the future hope of Great Xia!
Zhu Cheng was met with bright eyes and neat salutes from Chi Chen and the others.
After today, they will be dispersed to various regions of Great Xia, working together to protect Great Xia!
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