[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-special-forces-to-the-multiverse":3,"chapter-from-special-forces-to-the-multiverse-from-special-forces-to-the-multiverse-chapter-23":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","From Special Forces to the Multiverse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2315073,4527,"Chapter 23","from-special-forces-to-the-multiverse-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>Goutou Gao immediately sensed danger, but this was a military zone—who would be so reckless as to come here as a terrorist?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that he himself would be humiliated? That was even more impossible; those people were still greenhorns—how could they possibly be his match?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Miao Lian called over Zhang Chu’an, Chen Pai, and Guo Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The leadership is coming for an inspection, and I’ve seen your two platoons’ standards—they’re solid. You’ll handle the demonstration.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Lian added with a sigh: “Every year, they pick seasoned veterans—people I’ve known for years. This year, we’re changing the rules: tomorrow’s report will be carried out by your new recruits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want them to see what kind of soldiers I’ve trained. I don’t need you to be the best—but you can’t be the worst.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, Company Commander—the Night Tiger Recon Company’s soldiers are always the best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chu’an and Guo Jing replied loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Goutou Gao accompanied the military district leadership to inspect the Night Tiger Recon Company. After the commander and Goutou Gao stepped out of the vehicle, Miao Lian saluted the commander, then Goutou Gao walked over to Miao Lian’s side and whispered: “Always ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Always ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Lian whispered back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two old comrades exchanged warm greetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the commander up front said to Miao Lian behind him: “Let’s begin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Pai gave the order from the front of the formation: “Group One, step forward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhuang, Chen Xiwa, and others walked slowly to the targets. The military district commander, intrigued, asked Miao Lian: “All privates? How come your company has no one else?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Lian immediately replied: “Privates are still soldiers of the Night Tiger Recon Company, Minister. To understand the real quality of this unit, privates are the most authentic reflection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Miao Lian’s explanation, Minister Zhao chuckled: “Interesting—I’ve never seen a private’s demonstration before. Begin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Lian then shouted “Begin” to the front, and Chen Pai issued the command for multi-target shooting. Chen Xiwa and the others quickly prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Chen Pai’s shout of “Begin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhuang and the others surged forward and fired—swift, skilled, every shot hitting the bullseye. Minister Zhao, astonished, turned to Miao Lian beside him: “Old Miao, those shooters are all new recruits?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. New recruits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Lian was delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shooting ended quickly—all of Xiwa and Xiao Zhuang’s shots hit the bullseye. Minister Zhao frowned at Miao Lian: “You didn’t swap in seasoned soldiers and change their ranks to fool me, did you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the minister’s accusation, Miao Lian quickly replied: “Minister, you know my character—why would I do that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Zhao smiled at Miao Lian: “Have them run over here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Lian then shouted to the shooters: “You all, run over here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhuang and Xiwa walked slowly to stand before Miao Lian and Minister Zhao. Minister Zhao pointed at Xiao Zhuang: “You—how old are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eighteen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhuang shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Zhao praised: “Excellent—youthful talent! You’re the youngest rapid-fire marksman I’ve ever seen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Miao Lian excitedly introduced to Minister Zhao: “This kid was a college student before enlistment—studied art.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Zhao’s interest spiked: “Oh? You’re the college recruit who beat up his squad leader?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Guo Jing had helped them resolve their grudge, during the three months Xiao Zhuang and Lao Pao—the two powder kegs—still fought, and Xiao Zhuang, slightly stronger in physical endurance, beat Lao Pao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhuang was deeply embarrassed but still forced himself to say: “Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Zhao smiled slightly and said: “Good. Keep working hard—I’ll keep an eye on you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the commander’s words, Xiao Zhuang beamed: “Thank you, Commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Zhao then turned to Goutou Gao behind him: “Senior Gao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir,” Goutou Gao immediately replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think of this soldier for your Special Forces team?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Zhao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Minister Zhao’s question, Goutou Gao shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Report: Special Forces have strict selection procedures—this was your own order signed three years ago. You once said the Wolf’s Tooth Special Forces are a blade unit, formed to enter war at any moment, and must never be filled with favoritism recruits or connections. I trust you won’t break your own rules.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goutou Gao’s words ignited the fury of the entire Night Tiger Recon Company. In the back row, Guo Jing’s face turned grim—he had thought that if Gao Shu didn’t come to cause trouble, he wouldn’t need to embarrass him for his own company’s sake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How had he never noticed Gao Shu could be so arrogant? As for why Guo Jing and Zhang Chu’an were in the back row, it was because Miao Lian believed Guo Jing knew Goutou Gao well—his presence would deter Goutou Gao from provoking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Lian’s face darkened beside Minister Zhao, and Xiao Zhuang muttered under his breath, annoyed: “I don’t even want to go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Zhao immediately asked: “What did you just say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhuang immediately shouted: “My point is, since the Special Forces commander is here, could he demonstrate something for us? Let our reconnaissance company’s new recruits see what real skill looks like.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Zhao turned to Goutou Gao behind him: “Senior Gao, they don’t believe in you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goutou Gao sneered: “I follow the commander’s orders.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Zhao nodded: “Then show them. Have a little exchange. Compete.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goutou Gao agreed immediately: “Fine. Since the commander says so, we’ll have an exchange.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Miao Lian behind him: “Old Miao, got any beer bottles?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Lian replied: “Yes—over there, the pile used for hammer training.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goutou Gao told Miao Lian: “Have two soldiers help me throw them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Miao Lian whispered to Goutou Gao: “Old Gao, you’ve come to my turf to challenge me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goutou Gao immediately whispered back, taunting: “Afraid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Lian laughed: “What nonsense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then ordered two privates: “You two—prepare the beer bottles.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the two privates fetch the beer bottles, Guo Jing’s expression was complicated—he felt Gao Shu would be deeply embarrassed after demonstrating, and most importantly, he himself would be the one who embarrassed Gao Shu the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goutou Gao rolled up his sleeve and said to Xiao Zhuang: “Since this is an exchange, use your rifle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhuang took off his rifle and handed it to Goutou Gao: “This rifle is calibrated by me—try it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need. Shooting isn’t done with the eyes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goutou Gao pointed to his eyes, then tapped his chest: “With this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the back row, Guo Jing’s face grew anxious—he silently pleaded: “Please, Gao Shu, don’t say any more—I never realized you were this arrogant. The more arrogant you are now, the more humiliated you’ll be soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1102,"2026-06-20T13:48:22.834Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","edd0829c3660abd6701ee936915d795454d9db305e49d32fb3aa133dbdf470d7","from-special-forces-to-the-multiverse-chapter-24","from-special-forces-to-the-multiverse-chapter-22",205,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-special-forces-to-the-multiverse-cover.jpg"]