Chapter 149: Sorry, I showed you up

Although foreigners tend to be more practical—yes means yes, no means no—and generally do not have the Eastern situation of "saying you can makes you able even if you can't," it does not mean they lack jealousy and so‑called face issues.

After all, anyone who has firmly established themselves in a field, even to the point of being called a top authority, would not casually admit they are inferior to others.

Especially when, in his view, the other party is merely a wet‑behind‑the‑ears kid.

In Luobosen's current gaze toward Liu Xiaotian, there is a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Soldier, I want to know, how do you intend for me to cooperate with you?" Luobosen asked, locking eyes with Liu Xiaotian.

Generally speaking, in this situation, if Liu Xiaotian were to avert his gaze and avoid eye contact, it would make Luobosen feel a slight sense of being respected—or rather, of suppressing Liu Xiaotian's momentum.

But Liu Xiaotian did not do that.

Luobosen said nothing more, immediately stepped forward, opened the entire control system, flashed to the side, yielded the control area, and gestured to Liu Xiaotian.

In one, one look `none, one wrong version%!'

Because what he said are established facts, Luobosen simply cannot refute them.

In his view, this Eastern soldier's country and military, even if they possessed such a 3D image control system, would be extremely rare.

"Mr. Luobosen, right? First of all, at this time you should not call me a soldier; the Chief Instructor just made it clear that he invited me here to help you, not that I should obey your orders;

Liu Xiaotian smiled, said nothing, and his hands again darted swiftly through the 3D image.

It was not that he became a bit carried away after receiving the system's aid, nor that the recent "rising as a dark horse" made him swell with pride; rather, at this moment he represents not just himself, but the nation behind him and its military personnel.

Facing Luobosen's openly suppressive gaze, Liu Xiaotian spoke calmly, his tone neither humble nor arrogant, naturally composed yet retaining sharpness:

Whether he actually has a problem aside for now, at least he certainly holds a contemptuous attitude toward this young Eastern soldier.

Of course, he himself clearly realizes that since the first time he encountered danger in the jungle, barely escaping death alongside Wang Yanbing at the muzzle of the Xiezi's gun, a hint of brutality has arisen in his heart.

He not only chose to meet Luobosen's gaze, but also added a hint of provocation.

Beside him, Luobosen's face gradually showed a look of shock.

Liu Xiaotian also wasted no words, stepped forward, and his ten fingers flew over the LCD touchpad, tapping a few times; immediately the largest panel displayed the image of that training ground before it vanished.

But you are now rushing to show hostility toward me; if I succeed in doing what you have not, what do you think I will do to you?"

Could it be… that this country's technological level has already advanced to such an extent?

Liu Xiaotian clearly saw that, at the moment the Chief Instructor spoke those words, Luobosen's body visibly trembled and a flash of fear crossed his eyes. From this it appears that the Warrior School's management style is probably not too "benevolent" either.

Purely from a psychological standpoint, the current Liu Xiaotian is already a qualified special forces soldier, and the type that can be taken straight to the battlefield.

Of course, the premise is that he does not perish during this growth process.

Data repairing… Liu Xiaotian turned his head to glance at Luobosen and said lightly:

Secondly, you failed to successfully trace the signal source of the system intrusion; this in itself is your dereliction of duty, a manifestation of insufficient ability, and what you should do now is be humble;

Next, he turned and swiftly manipulated a 3D image display control area, his hand speed not inferior to that of a stenographer striking a keyboard.

Upon hearing Liu Xiaotian's remark, the shock on Luobosen's face vanished instantly, yet it was not like a sigh laden with rejection; instead he spoke very seriously:

Especially after personally killing a Xiezi lackey in that small village, his actions became even smoother; in the process of capturing the Xiezi, when dealing with those who became his targets, his strikes were clean and decisive, encountering hardly any obstruction.

Before Luobosen could speak, the Chief Instructor, who had remained silent beside him, suddenly spoke up, his voice clearly tinged with dissatisfaction: "Luobosen, immediately do as Liu Xiaotian says; if you delay the opportunity, you should know the consequences."

Seeing Luobosen's old face flush red yet unable to speak, Liu Xiaotian, seeing the moment to stop, shifted his tone and said:

Because this method of 3D image control is still at the research‑development stage worldwide and has not been popularized.

Five minutes later, Liu Xiaotian's rapidly moving hand suddenly stopped; his right index finger lightly touched an almost virtualized light point in the 3D image and slowly enlarged it…

Although his combat power still needs further improvement, possessing such psychological quality means he is already very close to truly becoming a sharp blade, a keen sword, a qualified guardian.

Yet he is able to operate with such proficiency, and judging by the skill level of his operation, he should have at least ample experience.

"Liu, I think you're still too optimistic; this is obviously a data chain that has already been destroyed, and moreover it's so blurry—how can we trace it?"

"Mr. Luobosen, this should be the data chain that invaded your control system; I think we should now be able to trace the signal source."

Then there appeared in Luobosen's eyes, and in the Chief Instructor's beside him who stared unblinkingly at those 3D images, a string of deep‑blue, enlarged data links—though extremely blurry.

"Now, Mr. Luobosen, please open the control system; I need to perform a reverse check of the system to confirm whether the intrusion signal source, as you said, has completely disappeared."

Purely in terms of verbal exchange, this encounter saw Liu Xiaotian achieve a perfect counter‑kill, seizing absolute advantage.

Finally, even if you are dissatisfied with my arrival, you should wait until after I have failed just as you have, then mock me; because at that point at least you won't be publicly slapped in the face.

About forty seconds later, the 3D image suddenly popped up five red Chinese characters:

It has only been a few decades since that war which nearly shattered that country ended! How could it be?

By the time he finished speaking, Liu Xiaotian's address to Luobosen had shifted from "you" (formal) to "you" (informal).

I won't even describe Luobosen's vivid expression; even the Chief Instructor beside him, who always wears a dead‑pan face, showed a hint of incredulity.

Frankly speaking, bringing Liu Xiaotian in to help was largely a "dead horse as a living horse doctor" attitude, mainly to apply some psychological pressure on the person hiding in the shadows.

Meanwhile, the Elder Principal has already summoned a mysterious figure who is on the way here.

But who would have thought that this Eastern soldier would, in such a short time, use such skilled and effective means to give them a slap in the face……

(End of chapter)