freenovelworld Chapter 107 Test Site
Chapter 107 Test Site
Before long, the originally noisy training ground was filled with shouts. It was the captains of each squad organizing their teams in an orderly manner.
Their commands rose and fell, like a stirring symphony echoing across the entire training ground.
After all the teams had assembled, an amazing scene unfolded—the training ground, which had just been bustling with activity, suddenly fell silent as if by magic!
At this moment, it is so quiet that you can clearly hear even the slightest sound of a needle falling to the ground.
Just as all was quiet, Qiao Tinghao walked steadily forward, holding a black microphone tightly in his hand.
When he raised it to his mouth, everyone's eyes were drawn to him.
Immediately afterwards, Qiao Tinghao took a deep breath and, in a deep yet penetrating voice, began his crucial training session for this afternoon's test:
"Hello, comrades! This afternoon, we will be conducting our third test training session."
This test is of great and far-reaching significance; it is not only a test of the results of your hard work and rigorous training.
This is also an opportunity to examine whether you have truly been dedicated, focused, and strived for excellence, and whether you have made any substantial progress or breakthroughs during this period.
Of course, what we have always emphasized is not only the improvement of each individual's own abilities, but also the ability to work closely together as a team.
After all, in this critical moment of life and death, only by relying on the concerted efforts and shared destiny of all members can we overcome all difficulties and obstacles and achieve our ultimate goal.
After delivering this opening statement, Qiao Tinghao paused briefly, his sharp eyes scanning the faces of everyone present, as if trying to discern their truest thoughts through their expressions.
Today, apart from the fifty-odd people assigned to guard duty, all the others have arrived at this training ground. Roughly estimated, there are more than eight hundred people.
Liu Ziyun moved slightly closer to Ruan Mumu, lowered his voice, and asked softly, "Little girl, aren't you afraid that someone will report you to the authorities for gathering so many people here for training?"
Upon hearing this, Ruan Mumu was startled and secretly regretted her actions—how could she have almost forgotten that he was a prince!
Even though he has now fallen on hard times and arrived in Jinwan, as a member of the royal family, the dignity of the Jun family is absolutely not to be offended.
If he were to punish them for the crime of illegally stationing troops and raising horses in Jinwan Village, what a serious crime that would be?
Ruan Mumu asked seriously, "Do you know what's on the other side of this mountain?"
Liu Ziyun shook his head slightly.
“Beyond the mountains lies the Western Rong Kingdom. Once they cross this border and arrive in our Northern Sheng Kingdom, our Jinwan Village and Jinhe Village will be the first to suffer…” Ruan Mumu said.
Some things don't need to be said too explicitly; as a prince of the Northern Sheng Kingdom, he naturally understood the meaning behind them.
Because he understood, he fell silent.
"Now the team captains will draw lots. The teams that draw lots will be divided into three groups: Group A will participate in the weighted run, Group B will participate in the crawling, and Group C will participate in the team climbing."
The order is: weighted running, team rock climbing, and then crawling. Do you understand? Qiao Tinghao's voice reached everyone present.
Then came the unanimous reply: "Understood!"
After the lottery was completed, everyone dispersed to line up for the test.
Liu Ziyun was in charge of the crawling test.
The first team to participate in this crawling challenge was Team B – a group of energetic and vibrant children!
The team has a total of 25 members, and the leader is Ruan Xiaoshan, Ruan Mumu's cousin.
The team members are mostly around ten years old, and what is most noteworthy is that there are eight girls among them.
At this moment, Ruan Xiaoshan was actively assisting Liu Ziyun in registering relevant information.
Only after someone else came to take over his duties did this dutiful squad leader set off to undergo the test.
Perhaps it is because these innocent children are born with relatively agile skills.
Their crawling speed was astonishingly fast, almost like lightning.
Moreover, his physical coordination is also outstanding, as if every movement is so natural, smooth and flawless.
In the blink of an eye, everyone saw one of the brave and fearless team members successfully reach the finish line!
"Wow, Sister Qinghe, you're getting better and better!" The sharp-eyed Ruan Xiaoshan spotted the figure who had crossed the finish line first and shouted excitedly.
It turns out that the first team member to cross the finish line was a little girl named Tian Qinghe.
Upon hearing Ruan Xiaoshan's enthusiastic praise, Tian Qinghe happily patted away the dust and mud clinging to her body.
Then, with a big smile, she extended a hand to Ruan Xiaoshan, and the two high-fived each other to celebrate her hard-won victory.
Then came the second, third, fourth, and fifth place finishers... one after another, the little winners arrived and successfully reached the finish line that symbolized glory and achievement.
The whole scene was lively and filled with laughter, as if this originally peaceful and tranquil land had been instantly transformed into a sea of joy.
"Your name is Instructor Liu, right? Now let me help you register the team members' names!" Tian Qinghe volunteered, her voice clear and melodious, like a nightingale singing.
Her beautiful eyes sparkled as she stole a glance at the handsome, dashing, and extraordinary man beside her.
This was the most handsome man she had ever seen in her life!
An indescribable excitement welled up in her heart, causing her to take a few more glances.
Liu Ziyun nodded slightly in agreement.
He then continued to focus on his work, his expression serious and attentive.
At this moment, he was completely absorbed in the mission and seemed utterly oblivious to Tian Qinghe's burning gaze.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Qiao Tinghao was in charge of testing the weighted running test of more than 1,000 meters.
This distance goes exactly around the entire training ground.
The test was conducted in groups of twenty-five.
With such a large number of people, it was clear that Qiao Tinghao alone could not handle such a heavy workload.
Therefore, the group leader of the next test team stepped forward to help Qiao Tinghao press the timer.
Qiao Tinghao, on the other hand, took on the important responsibility of recording scores.
The weighted runners mainly carried sand on their backs.
Anyone aged thirteen or older is considered an adult and their backpack weighs 30 jin (15 kg). Those between ten and thirteen years old weigh 20 jin (10 kg), and those under ten years old weigh 5 jin (2.5 kg) less.
The first group to be tested was from Jinhe Village. Following orders, they all stepped forward, picked up the backpacks prepared on the side, and worked in pairs, with one helping the other put the backpack on their back.
When Qiao Tinghao saw their actions, he thought of teamwork, which made him very satisfied.
After the whistle blew, the twenty-five people lined up in five rows and set off one after another.
Everyone walked with heavy steps, treading heavily on the road, steadily running forward.
Because some people were not in good physical condition, the distance between them quickly increased.
Because this was an individual test, everyone was running forward as fast as they could, and even though the backpacks on their backs felt extremely heavy, it couldn't stop them from moving forward.
Instructor Qiao told them that if the enemy came one day, what we would carry on our backs might be our families, or our life-saving provisions... In short, at that time, what we could carry was hope.
Choosing to carry nothing, even if you successfully escape, might lead to the tragic loss of loved ones or facing a life-or-death situation...
The first group's results were unexpectedly better than the previous two times, and everyone made great progress, which shows that they have been very serious about training these past few days.
"Captain Yang, your group performed exceptionally well this time. Keep up the good work," Qiao Tinghao praised.
Captain Yang's real name is Yang Xianyou. He is the third son of the Yang clan chief of Jinhe Village and is thirty years old this year.
Yang Xianyou had a certain level of martial arts skills and used to hunt in the mountains frequently; he was an excellent hunter.
After forming the guard team, he became the captain of Jinhe Village.
He would usually go to Jinwan Village with five other villagers to receive the training program that Qiao Tinghao had explained, and then return to the village to teach the village's guard team.
After all, Qiao Tinghao is just one person and can't be in two places at once, so the only solution is for everyone to work together to solve the problem of manpower shortage.
"Instructor Qiao, your master looks like a very powerful figure. Will he come to teach us martial arts in the future?" Yang Xianyou expressed his great respect for Master Wuwei.
"Let's see what he wants!" Qiao Tinghao replied softly. "Next group, get ready."
Ruan Mumu and Wuwei Zhenren were in charge of the team climbing, and they had to register the scores in three rounds, taking the best score as the result of this test.
However, it is not tested three times in a row. Instead, after testing once, other items are tested first, and then the tests are continued after the first round is completed.
This team climbing activity involved building a five-meter-high platform without any tools or handholds. It relied entirely on the team's wisdom and cooperation.
As soon as Ruan Mumu and Wuwei Zhenren arrived at the platform, they saw that everyone had already made preparations for the test. The first group was already standing outside the warning line, waiting for Ruan Mumu's whistle to sound.
"Senior, this project is still somewhat dangerous. Please keep an eye on them from the side. If they are in danger of falling, please help protect them." Ruan Mumu instructed Wuwei Zhenren.
When Wuren Zhenren heard that he was to stay on the sidelines and do protective work, his expression suddenly changed, and he looked very unwilling.
Ruan Mumu moved closer to him and whispered, "Senior is a capable person. This little thing is no problem for you. Please help me."
Master Wuwei pursed his lips and said, "I don't care about the high praise you've given me. Show me something of substance."
Ruan Mumu angrily took out two chicken legs from her pocket and threw them at him before he nodded in agreement.
With all preparations complete, Ruan Mumu took a deep breath, blew the crisp and loud whistle, and decisively pressed the timer in her hand.
In an instant, the members of the first group rushed into the cordon like arrows released from a bow, and stood firmly in front of the sturdy fortifications.
At this critical moment, the seven strongest members of the group stepped forward and lined up in a neat row.
Immediately afterwards, six other agile team members lightly leaped onto the shoulders of the seven giants, cleverly forming a second human ladder.
Then, the five team members climbed up again, constructing an amazing third level...
Layer upon layer, like a meticulously choreographed dance, they displayed unparalleled tacit understanding and teamwork.
Finally, it was the turn of the tall, incredibly strong hero in the group to make his appearance.
He carefully stepped onto the human ladder, each step filled with determination and resolve.
When he stretched out his hand and successfully grabbed the edge of the platform, his teammates below cheered him on and worked together to push him upwards.
With a whoosh, the brave and fearless player leaped into the air, like an eagle spreading its wings, and landed steadily on the base.
Upon landing, he didn't hesitate to lie down on the platform, stretch out his arm and reach down to tightly grasp the wrist of the person at the top.
With his and his second teammate's combined efforts, the second player also successfully reached the base. Then, the two worked closely together to bring down the third, fourth...
Pull them up one by one until the entire team has safely reached their destination.
When the last person finally climbed onto the platform, a deafening cheer and applause erupted from the crowd.
Whether they were personally involved or watching from the sidelines, everyone's faces were filled with uncontrollable joy.
Ruan Mumu stared intently at the exciting scene before her, and quickly reached out to press the pause button on her phone, as if afraid of missing this precious moment.
Then, she picked up a pen and carefully recorded the time the team spent on the registration form.
Every number and every stroke of the pen carries their hard work and sweat.
After completing the registration, Ruan Mumu raised her head and looked firmly at the figures standing on the platform.
With a smile, she raised her right hand high, gave them a thumbs-up, and shouted, "You did a fantastic job! Absolutely amazing!"
These words, like a spring breeze, touched their hearts, making the already excited team members even more thrilled.
"Wait a minute..." Ruan Mumu called out, then took out the phone that she had forgotten about in the corner for a long time.