Chapter 727 - 356: All Quite Leisurely

Bai Lin was still in the corner, staring at his terminal screen and tapping it every so often.

Li Chang’an walked in holding a glass of water, his gaze sweeping across the room.

"You all seem pretty relaxed."

He said calmly.

"Captain, we completed today’s mission perfectly!"

Sun Yang said, his words muffled by the snacks he was chewing.

"We’ve got to have some time to relax! Look, this bag of snacks is my reward for a tough mission!"

"Eat less. You don’t want to be unable to run during training."

Li Chang’an sat down and placed the glass on the table.

"Captain, you’ve got me all wrong!"

Sun Yang sat up straight.

"I might not be good at much, but I’ve got great stamina! If you don’t believe me, ask Han Ruoxi. I was the steadiest runner out there today!"

Without even looking up, Han Ruoxi replied coolly.

"You ran steadily enough, but your mouth never stopped."

"I call that lightening the mood!"

Sun Yang spread his hands helplessly.

"Otherwise, everyone would be tense the whole time. How boring would that be?"

"Do you think you’re funny?"

Shen Qiuyue shot him a cold glance.

"Your chatter just makes everyone more annoyed."

"Sister Qiuyue, can’t you give me a break?"

Sun Yang looked aggrieved.

"I just said a few things. Was it really that big of a deal?"

"You do talk too much."

Li Chang’an took a sip of water and looked up at him.

"On future missions, less chatter. Focus on what you’re supposed to be doing."

"Captain, you too!"

Sun Yang’s face fell.

"Fine. I’ll try to keep my mouth shut from now on. But I can still talk when we’re not on a mission, right?"

"Suit yourself."

Li Chang’an waved his hand dismissively.

"As long as you’re not bothering anyone."

A smile immediately broke out on Sun Yang’s face as he grabbed another handful of snacks and stuffed them into his mouth.

"Chang’an, do we have a new mission tomorrow?"

Han Ruoxi suddenly looked up and asked.

"Not sure yet."

Li Chang’an shook his head.

"Bai Lin, any updates from the mission system?"

Bai Lin swiped his finger across the terminal screen a few times before answering.

"There’s an unassigned reconnaissance mission. The target is the Southern Mountain Area of Lion’s Fang Star.

But they haven’t decided which squad to dispatch yet."

"The Southern Mountain Area?"

Shen Qiuyue put down her tactical manual, a thoughtful note in her voice.

"Has there been any Insect Race activity there before?"

"Yes, but very little."

Bai Lin replied.

"According to our records, the frequency of Insect Race activity in the Southern Mountain Area has always been low. The recent data doesn’t show any significant changes, either."

"Then why the reconnaissance mission?"

Han Ruoxi frowned.

"Is there some kind of anomaly?"

"Maybe the higher-ups at the base want to confirm something."

Li Chang’an pondered for a moment.

"Regardless, if this mission gets assigned to us, everyone needs to be ready."

"Don’t worry, Captain!"

Sun Yang patted his chest.

"A recon mission like this is just a walk-and-see, right? With our squad on the job, it’s guaranteed to be a piece of cake!"

"Don’t get cocky."

Li Chang’an shot him a look.

"Underestimating the enemy is the biggest mistake you can make on a recon mission. You’d better get rid of those bad habits you showed on patrol today."

"Got it, got it!"

Sun Yang nodded hastily.

"You’re right to lecture me, Captain. I’ll take it seriously, I promise!"

"Talk is cheap."

Han Ruoxi snorted.

"Just try not to hold us back when the time comes."

"You have that little faith in me?"

Sun Yang put on an exaggerated expression.

"Han Ruoxi, when have I ever held us back? If anything, I’m the hardest worker on this team!"

"Alright, stop arguing!"

Shen Qiuyue cut in coldly.

"Arguing is a waste of time."

Han Ruoxi rolled her eyes and said no more.

Seeing this, Sun Yang didn’t dare talk back. He just lowered his head and went back to munching on his snacks.

Li Chang’an got up, returned his glass to the counter in the lounge area, and turned to face the others.

"Get some rest tonight. Mission or not, we have training as usual tomorrow."

He paused.

"Sun Yang, you’ll be training with Han Ruoxi tomorrow to work on your coordination. The two of you haven’t been syncing up well lately."

"Huh? Me and her?"

Sun Yang exclaimed.

"Captain, you’re setting me up! She can’t stand me. What if she uses training as an excuse to beat me up?"

"If you perform well, she won’t have any reason to, will she?"

Li Chang’an replied coolly.

"Figure it out."

"Alright, you’re the Captain."

Sun Yang looked miserable.

"Also,"

Li Chang’an continued,

"Bai Lin, tomorrow I need you to compile the data from recent missions, especially the distribution of Insect Race activity. I want a detailed report."

"No problem."

Bai Lin nodded.

"Qiuyue, your Sword Skill is already very refined, but your close-quarters combat could still use some work."

Li Chang’an looked at Shen Qiuyue.

"We’ll have a one-on-one session tomorrow."

"Okay."

Shen Qiuyue nodded without another word.

"Alright, dismissed."

Li Chang’an waved his hand.

"Everyone head back and get some rest. Don’t stay up too late."

The others acknowledged and returned to their respective rooms.

The entire dormitory quickly fell silent, with only the sound of scattered footsteps and the occasional soft-spoken exchange.

After returning to his room, Li Chang’an placed his Saw Chain Sword on the table and inspected it carefully.

His movements were practiced and meticulous, checking every detail.

When he was finished, he leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes, resting for a moment.

The daily missions might seem routine, but he was keenly aware that true danger could arrive at any moment.

And it was his responsibility to ensure every member of the Insect Hunter Squad could survive in these conditions.

After some time, Sun Yang’s voice came from the next room.

"Han Ruoxi, are you asleep?"

"No."

Han Ruoxi’s voice was tinged with exhaustion.

"What do you want now?"

"I was just wondering... since we’re training together tomorrow, could you maybe go easy on me?"