Chapter 305

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Chapter 305: What’s the Threat to You
In the quiet room, the atmosphere suddenly became tense, like being filled with cement, stiff and suffocating.
Wen Zou’s forehead was covered in tiny beads of sweat. Normally good with words, he faced his nominal superior “Red Ghost” and looked at his real boss, Yu Qiushui, behind his back.
His gaze shifted between the two, subtly sending out a plea for help. The former had a face hidden behind the mask, so his expression was unknown. The latter seemed to suddenly realize his fingers were getting pruney as he scrutinized them incessantly, but no one responded or even made eye contact.
At that moment, Wen Zou regretted following along, why didn’t he just drop off “Red Ghost” and leave, why did he stay behind.
After a while, he forced a smile and said, “Captain Red Ghost, what do you think?”
The pressure returned to Luo Yan.
At that moment, Liu Xiao smiled and said, “Captain Red Ghost, feel free to speak your mind.”
“Zhang Ze’s mecha is indeed in my possession, but I haven’t taken anything from your Team 7. Zhang Ze owed me money, and he used the mecha as collateral. That’s all.”
Luo Yan reached out his hand and asked, “Where is the evidence?”
Liu Xiao’s expression turned cold, “I don’t think I need to provide any evidence to you. Zhang Ze obtained the mecha with his own contribution points, not through the organization.”
“Just because you took over Team 7, it doesn’t mean the mecha belongs to you!”
Luo Yan asserted dominantly, “If the organization didn’t reclaim it, then Zhang Ze’s belongings are Team 7’s!”
“Isn’t the mecha his property?”
“If you can provide evidence, then fine. If not, I advise you to return the mecha to avoid embarrassment for everyone.”
Liu Xiao laughed loudly and said, “Captain Red Ghost, a new leader may set fires, but remember, I don’t answer to you.”
“I captured the mecha fair and square. If you have the skills, you can take it from me.”
“You said that.”
Luo Yan nodded, “Don’t go back on your word.”
Liu Xiao frowned slightly, feeling like he was being tricked, which made him very irritated. He snorted, “The words ‘regret’ are not in my dictionary.”
Yu Qiushui giggled and said, “Alright, Captain Liu, let’s get down to business.”
“Today, we are here to assess the strength of Team 7’s members together.”
“Captain Red Ghost, have your team members come out.”
Luo Yan looked at Wen Zou, who understood and went out the door.
After a moment.
Guan Peng, Lin Xu, Zhang Chenyang, and others walked into the quiet room one after another, along with Wei Junyi and other old team members, a total of 29 people appeared in the quiet room.
Yu Qiushui looked around and smiled, saying, “All of you, unleash your Elemental Powers to show me.”
Guan Peng nodded and signaled to Lin Xu and others. Immediately, everyone unleashed their Elemental Powers without reservation, creating a very powerful wave in the quiet room.
“Alright, stop now.”
Yu Qiushui waved her hand.
Wen Zou tactfully asked everyone to leave, including himself.
When only Luo Yan and two others were left in the room, Yu Qiushui smiled and asked, “Captain Liu, what do you think?”
Liu Xiao glanced at Luo Yan and sighed softly, “A disorganized group.”
“There are only a few inside that are acceptable, the rest seem to be just filling the numbers.”
Yu Qiushui asked casually, “So, what do you mean?”
Liu Xiao’s fingers moved rhythmically on the armrest of the chair made of sourwood, revealing a meaningful smile, “I think, Captain Red Ghost’s team still needs some refining.”
“An organization needs a team that can truly follow orders, not just a team put together to make up the numbers.”
“Captain Red Ghost, put in some more effort.”
Luo Yan calmly said from behind his mask, “So, Captain Liu thinks my team is not up to standard?”
Liu Xiao smiled and replied, “Indeed.”
Luo Yan lifted his head, his eyes sharp as they landed on Liu Xiao’s face, “I wonder how courageous the members of the team led by Captain Liu are, can you bring them out and show me?”
Liu Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, “I don’t have time for that.”
“Without a reference, how do I know what kind of “standard” is considered acceptable?”
“Or in other words, is it up to Captain Liu to decide what is acceptable?”
Luo Yan placed the long knife ‘Ring Dragon’ across his knees, saying, “If that’s the case, then I have reason to suspect that Captain Liu is intentionally causing trouble for me.”
His gaze swept over the sheath of ‘Ring Dragon’, Liu Xiao’s face turned cold, “I am just being objective.”
“Then bring out the members of Team 3 and let me test the knife.”
“As long as they can withstand one strike from me, they are considered qualified.”
“If half of the team qualifies, I will admit that Captain Liu has a point.”
“Otherwise, Captain Liu is just nitpicking.” Luo Yan said calmly.
Liu Xiao’s expression remained unchanged, but a hint of unusual color flashed in his eyes.
The ‘Red Ghost’ is a strong fighter who can defeat higher-level opponents. Even the ‘Mysterious Tiger’ organization’s skilled fighters were defeated by him. Liu Xiao thought that there were only two people in his team who could withstand an attack from the ‘Red Ghost’.
But he was not up to the standards of the ‘Red Ghost’.
Liu Xiao stood up with a smile and walked towards the door, saying, “It is your team that needs to pass the test now, not mine.”
“Why should I listen to you?”
“Let me tell you one more thing, in a team test, if even one person feels inadequate, then the whole team fails.”
“So, instead of arguing with me, you should focus on recruiting team members.”
“But if I remember correctly, you are running out of time, right?”
Liu Xiao was right, the mission had a time limit of three months. If they missed the deadline, Luo Yan would lose his captain qualification.
Upon hearing this, Luo Yan did not look at Yu Qiushui.
The ‘Ring Dragon’ sword came out inch by inch.
Liu Xiao stopped immediately and turned around, “What do you want?”
“If you change your mind, I will personally escort you out.”
“If you refuse to change, since you came from far away as a guest, I will also see you off.”
In the wooden mask, the red eyes were cold, reflecting Liu Xiao’s figure.
Liu Xiao immediately looked towards Yu Qiushui.
The latter was examining her ten fingers again.
Liu Xiao smirked, “Captain Red Ghost, do you know what you’re talking about?”
“Are you threatening me?”
“Threaten an inspector?”
Luo Yan asked back, “So what?”
Suddenly, Liu Xiao unleashed his Elemental Power, revealing a majestic figure behind him. The figure looked like a demon, covered in intricate patterns, holding a pair of large axes. The upper part of the figure blurred into nothingness.
“Do you really think you can keep me here?”
Luo Yan didn’t reply, he just stood up, unsheathed ‘Ring Dragon’, and walked step by step towards Liu Xiao.
*Crash*
The quiet room was suddenly filled with the sound of waves. Then Luo Yan’s Elemental Power surged like tides, layers unfolding. A virtual image of mountains rose behind him, with the sea stretching out in front.
The waves were crashing!