Chapter 71

Chapter 71

"Ah! You want me to do the training for the Armed Forces Department! But I don't even know how to use this thing, Chief, are you talking to the wrong person?" Lin Feihu looked at the little gadget on the table that looked like a toy, scratched his head, and grinned sheepishly.

Qian Jun had a headache. This was an order from Division Commander He. Since the person in charge of this training was Feng Xia, the higher-ups thought that since Lin Feihu had coordinated with Feng Xia several times, they might as well let Lin Feihu serve as Feng Xia's assistant. It was also to keep an eye on the girl, lest she cause any trouble.

This thing was made by Feng Xia, and its usage was still being explored. Having Feng Xia train the personnel below was also to handle any special situations. With Feng Xia around, she always saved the day.

Qian Jun: "Then let's first conduct the training in your Vanguard unit. This treasure will be standard issue for all of you later. Don't drag your feet. This afternoon, Feng Xia should be with Professor Wan for lessons. You go find her directly at the cafeteria. Oh, and bring the thing with you. Don't break it. This is a new one just made by the military factory, and I only managed to get a handful of them."

Lin Feihu: "Understood. You can count on me, Chief. Lin Feihu guarantees to complete the mission."

He carefully picked up the treasure, which looked like it could break if squeezed too hard, carefully put it in his pocket, then turned and left.

Lin Feihu knew Feng Xia's whereabouts well enough, if not every detail. He timed his trip to the cafeteria perfectly; Feng Xia had just finished eating. He quickly went up, called out to her, and explained the purpose. Feng Xia led him to inform the old professors who had lessons scheduled in the afternoon. The professors waved their hands and readily agreed. If it weren't such a bother, they would have liked to go along and watch.

Yuan Biao had already arranged the Vanguard squad. Everyone stood in neat rows, quietly awaiting Feng Xia's arrival.

When the young girl arrived, both lines applauded in unison, excitement on every soldier's face.

Feng Xia took out the stun baton. First, she had everyone pass it around to examine its shape and buttons. After the pass-around was complete and it returned to Feng Xia's hands, Yuan Biao brought over a rooster. The rooster was terrified, flapping its wings and squawking nonstop. Feng Xia's eyes twitched slightly.

Yuan Biao handed the rooster to Feng Xia. Feng Xia raised her voice slightly: "Everyone pay attention. For dealing with a small rooster like this, the third level is sufficient. That's the third button. First, touch the target with the stun baton, then press the button."

Feng Xia controlled the stun baton and administered a level-three shock to the rooster. The rooster let out a startled cry, then collapsed on the table, its feathers drooping.

The soldiers below were wide-eyed with excitement, eager to try it themselves. But they couldn't; there was only one rooster, and another shock would finish it off.

"The third level's charge will likely paralyze a person for about three minutes. One full charge allows about twenty uses at the third level. Of course, I mean if you shock them once and then stop. If you keep discharging, it's uncertain. You can keep it going for about ten minutes straight, I'd guess. But don't do that unless absolutely necessary, as prolonged electric shock paralysis can easily cause cardiac arrest and death."

As soon as Feng Xia said this, the soldiers' eyes shone even brighter. Such a small gadget could paralyze an enemy for three minutes. Three minutes of being helpless was enough to kill them a hundred times over. What a treasure!

Yuan Biao raised an eyebrow, his voice eager: "Can I try it? Come on, let me try. Feng Xia, I trust you. Go ahead."

As long as the third level wasn't used continuously, the harm to the human body was minimal. Feng Xia smiled slightly and nodded. After Yuan Biao was ready, she shocked him with the stun baton—so fast that Lin Feihu couldn't stop her. He was freaking out. "Ahh, my boss and teammate are way too reckless!"

Yuan Biao felt his body go numb. The area where the stun baton touched ached, and then his whole body became immobile. He couldn't even open his mouth, a tingling numbness all over, accompanied by an indescribable stabbing pain. He had never felt time pass so slowly.

After about two and a half minutes, Yuan Biao felt his body gradually regain sensation. He could move his hands and feet slightly, but his speech was still slurred. At this moment, looking at the stun baton in Feng Xia's hands, his eyes were practically filled with hearts. He looked at it more tenderly than he probably did at his own wife.

Three or four minutes later, his body fully recovered, and he could speak clearly.

Yuan Biao was thrilled and exclaimed: "What a treasure! Truly a great treasure!"

The soldiers below watched without blinking, wishing they could try it themselves.

"Alright, next is the second level. That's the middle button. With a full charge, you can use it about eight times. When discharging, first touch the target, then press the button. Leave after about five seconds. Never, ever exceed ten seconds. Going over ten seconds will kill someone. This level's power is enough to knock a person unconscious. You can test this in practice, and we've done animal experiments. But do not test it on yourselves. This level of charge can easily stop someone's heart and kill them."

Feng Xia emphasized the danger of the second level, repeating it three times. She hoped everyone would keep it in mind and not accidentally hurt their own people.

Feng Xia took a sip of water and continued: "The first level, the red button. Touch the target first, then press the button. After two seconds of contact, you can release it. When you release, be sure to let go of the button. With a single strike, it can instantly kill a 150-kilogram wild boar. Don't use it unless you really have to. It drains the battery and can easily hurt you."

Feng Xia finally raised her voice: "Everyone, got it?"

Vanguard Squad: "Understood."

"Good. This training is concluded. Pass the stun baton around one more time. Carefully memorize its buttons. It takes about twelve hours to charge fully. If you notice any problems, go find me or one of the professors right away. Make sure you report any problems right away, okay?" Feng Xia handed the stun baton to the soldier at the front. Everyone handled this little gadget with almost reverent devotion, which made Feng Xia both amused and exasperated.

After one more round of passing, it returned to Feng Xia. Yuan Biao stared longingly, craving it badly.

"Oh, Feng Xia, let me see it again. I haven't figured it out yet." Yuan Biao had never spoken so gently to Feng Xia before. His voice sounded like he had laryngitis, which made Feng Xia's skin crawl.

Feng Xia was cold and unyielding: "Go ask Regiment Commander Qian for money. This is his, not mine."

Yuan Biao tried to move Feng Xia with sincere emotion again, but Feng Xia refused again coldly. Well, unable to sway Feng Xia, Yuan Biao quietly asked her when this would be issued to them. Feng Xia just mumbled a vague number.

Yuan Biao was delighted. That wasn't too far off!

What Feng Xia didn't mention was that it would be next year around that time.

Tsk, the Armed Forces Department doesn't even have enough to go around. What are you guys dreaming about? You're already armed with rifles!