Chapter 857

Chapter 857: Jiang Taigong Fishing

Just like in the Dragon Knight training camp, the fierce instructors would give the rebellious youths a harsh lesson. Even if it left them with broken bones, herbalists would quickly use bone-setting techniques along with various unpleasant potions, or healers would cast spells to restore those unfortunate kids back to normal, only for them to endure cruel treatment again.

This world was humane, not allowing Lin Mo to physically abuse the trainees but saying nothing about mentally tormenting these unfortunate children. Colonel Cao Yueyang, as the referee, acted as if he were mute, watching as Major Lei Hua was toyed with by Instructor Lin Mo, finding himself with no way out, trapped between the sky and the ground.

The term "instructor" was both fearsome and admired at times.

On the Parking Area, all the trainees watched the plasma TV in terror.

In the sky, there was one-sided suppression, slaughter, and massacre…

In any world, the Dragon Knight would always be the opponent that enemies dreaded to face on the battlefield.

The two instructors’ ambiguous silence somewhat indulged Lin Mo in using a lesson as a warning to others.

Only by firmly establishing the authority of the instructor group could the trainees engrave the lessons from this training course into their bones, making them unforgettable for life.

Before the flight, Major Lei Hua had boasted that he would defeat instructor "number one," but now, he could barely ensure his own safety. He was like a rooster being chased by a tiger, flapping and running around in a panic.

No matter what evasion or defense tactics he attempted, even employing his trump card, he still couldn’t escape the radar lock; he was easily manipulated as if he were in the palm of someone’s hand.

Clearly, they were the exact same model of fighter jet, so why was there such a significant difference in performance?

Although he was not using real ammunition, the constant alarms from the TWS threat alert system in the cockpit reminded Major Lei Hua that if this were a real battlefield, he would have been shot down countless times.

Lin Mo was like a living textbook on air combat, demonstrating every air combat skill taught in this training course, and the trainees gradually became oblivious, unknowingly immersed in it.

In the end, it no longer mattered who was feeding the techniques and who was the practice partner; the stylish slaughtering left the opponent utterly defenseless, driving all the trainees to madness and fascination.

“Major Lin always surprises people when he’s in the sky,” Major Chen Jun said while stroking his freshly grown stubble. The instructor group had achieved their goals, even surpassing expectations. The deliberate establishment of authority sparked a reverence similar to Stockholm syndrome, making the trainees wholeheartedly devoted to the instructor group, ensuring the highest quality of teaching without question.

The air combat skills Lin Mo displayed left a profound impression on everyone. Just his knack for seizing opportunities completely convinced those trainees who had once been dissenters.

The same techniques and combat weapons, when used by different people, showed an enormous gap akin to heaven and earth.

Instructor Lin Mo, despite being the youngest and holding the lowest rank in the instructor group, displayed enough strength to silence any doubts.

As for Major Chen Jun and Colonel Cao Yueyang, they still couldn’t comprehend the extent of his prowess—after all, the air force’s legends had descended to instruct them.

The trainees immediately realized how lucky they were; if they didn’t make a serious effort to study, they would disappoint the people and the party.

“Alright! That’s enough!”

Lin Mo’s voice echoed in Major Lei Hua’s ears, seemingly like a voice from beyond.

The alarms in the cockpit suddenly ceased as if they had never existed.

“Is it over?!”

Major Lei Hua’s face twisted into a bitter smile, his pressure suit soaked with sweat.

He could still faintly hear phantom alarms in his ears—a complete defeat, utterly crushed, and he felt numbed as if he had endured a nightmare.

His confidence had been shattered to nothing, and this felt like a bad dream.

This was just practice, not the battlefield.

If it had been the battlefield, he wouldn’t even have had the time to reflect on all this; his body would have been turned to ashes.

Three J-10B fighter jets safely landed back on the ground, and as they entered the Parking Area, the trainees rushed over as if they were welcoming heroes.

“Next! Who else? Who?!”

Lin Mo showed no intention of getting out of the fighter jet. He pushed open the cockpit canopy, took off his helmet, and scanned all the trainees with a sharp, challenging gaze.

He was far from satisfied!

Having a practice partner like Lin Mo was a rarity in the world.

When Lei Hua heard Lin Mo issue another challenge, his expression changed dramatically. He felt weak and stumbled out of the cockpit, falling into the arms of several trainees who were waiting outside.

Exhausted and at his limits, he couldn’t understand how the instructor was still full of life, still issuing challenges.

Was he some kind of Iron Man? Didn’t he ever get tired? Despite the strain, he still had a strong voice and seemed eager for a second round.

Many trainees, seeing Lei Hua drained of every last bit of energy and Instructor Lin still looking vigorous, couldn’t help but pale, thinking the same thing as Lei Hua.

Oh my gosh! Where did this monster come from? This is simply terrifying!

For a moment, everyone fell silent, not a sound could be heard.

Lin Mo called out again, but still, no one responded.

It seemed the previous training session had perhaps gone a bit too far, and even the defeated trainees had lost their confidence.

Overdoing it wouldn’t do!

Lin Mo’s strategic mind, accustomed to handling the gold giant dragon, kicked into gear again, and when one plan failed, another emerged.

Could these guys be tougher to deal with than the stubborn gold giant dragon?

“You all shouted so loudly before! You wanted to defeat the instructor! Well, I’ll give you the chance! Everyone can challenge me. Don’t worry! I’ll make sure you gain a lot; as long as you can last five minutes in my hands, I guarantee you’ll improve massively! If anyone can defeat me, I’ll give them a cash check for one million RMB! It’s not public funds, no need to hand it over. I’ll write it right here! You can’t doubt me; I’m very wealthy. Who wants to try? This prize is valid until the end of the training course.”

Lin Mo was like the wolf in Little Red Riding Hood, using both soft and hard tactics. Isn’t life all about fame and fortune? He shamelessly lured these trainees into the fire pit.

“I’ll do it!”

Jin Hongbao gritted his teeth and stepped out from the crowd. As a soldier, he couldn’t just continue being lazy; he might as well not be a pilot at all.

Winning that one million would be fantastic; his cousin could buy a nice apartment in the city, and maybe even settle down. In these times, isn’t dating just about getting a house?

Having participated in astronaut selection together, Jin Hongbao believed Lin Mo wouldn’t push him too hard.

“Hongbao! Don’t be impulsive!” Feiliqi urged his friend, realizing that this young instructor was not to be taken lightly.

Just because they said “defeat the instructor” led a superb pilot to nearly collapse.

Didn’t the other pilots empathize when they saw Lei Hua come out of the cockpit nearly incapacitated? Why would this brother voluntarily rush into danger? At the very least, he should think twice before challenging.

Flying a fighter jet was undeniably a strenuous job, and pilots often came out collapsing from exhaustion in the cockpit; accumulating flying hours wasn’t that easy.

Yet, to have someone like Lin Mo, who could defeat others while still looking vigorous, would surely make anyone weigh whether they’d willingly seek such punishment. This major instructor had the qualifications to be arrogant.

“Don’t worry, I’m fine!” Jin Hongbao said gratefully as he looked at Feiliqi. Though his friend was a bit boisterous, he genuinely cared; his concern felt sincere.

“Be careful!”

“Don’t overdo it!”

Feiliqi and Ding Yi watched as Captain Jin Hongbao resolutely boarded the J-10B fighter jet.

Although they didn’t hold much hope for this new warrior, the other trainees were generous with their encouragement, cheering even more fervently than before.

But ideals are beautiful, and reality is cruel.

Ten minutes later, the three fighter jets returned once again.

From the cockpit, Captain Jin Hongbao’s performance was markedly better than Major Lei Hua’s. While he could shakily climb out, beads of sweat still dripped from his forehead. In such a short time, he had expended a great deal of energy.

Captain Jin Hongbao couldn’t even last five minutes; to be precise, he barely lasted over two minutes before being thoroughly defeated by the simulated attacks.

Super maneuvers and high overloads swallowed his stamina like a ferocious beast. His energy drained at a visible rate.

It was only when Captain Jin Hongbao showed signs of being unable to continue that Lin Mo, his opponent, decided to call it a day.

The young major instructor had shown him mercy.

Everyone sighed in relief; as long as they weren’t defeated like Lei Hua, this result was still acceptable, though Lin Mo indeed proved to be very hard to beat. At least there was the alluring possibility of that one million prize, which was quite tempting.

The trainees’ spirits began to rise again. If they could defeat “number one” instructor, wouldn’t they gain both fame and fortune? Such opportunities were rare.

With Jin Hongbao paving the way, a few more trainees stepped forward to challenge Lin Mo.

“This guy is taking on a strengthened flying squadron all by himself,” Major Chen Jun and Colonel Cao Yueyang watched in astonishment as Lin Mo repeatedly unleashed group taunts and huge temptations, driving those trainees to charge forward one after another.

But in reality, the outcome remained unchanged.