Ever since the last "battlefield scenario simulation challenge," the recruits had been filled with a mix of eager anticipation and lingering anxiety regarding Li Rufeng's novel training methods. True to form, Li Rufeng announced a new round of training: "all-terrain combat simulation." This time, the training grounds were set in a complex area outside the camp that included mountains, rivers, and swamps.
Early in the morning, the recruits gathered with their gear on their backs. Sitting on his horse, Li Rufeng said in a loud voice, "In this training, you will face all kinds of complex terrain and must complete your mission like true soldiers. Listen up, platoons, move out!"
The mission assigned to Liu Erlengzi's platoon was to traverse a mountainous area and light a signal beacon at the peak to relay information to friendly forces. No sooner had they entered the mountains than Liu Erlengzi tripped over a rock, nearly falling flat on his face. He cursed, "This damn rock has it out for me!" Wang Wu, walking beside him, teased, "You'd better watch your step, we've only just begun."
Chapter 158