After sending off Leger, who was deep in thought, Yang Ke-er, Zhuo Mingyue, and the others finally ended their three-hour bath. They dressed themselves up and sat at the dining table. Zhuo Mingyue was wearing a dark red dress, and her skin was as white as jade. The contrast between red and white was dazzling. After confirming her status with Zhang Xiaoqiang, her temperament had stabilized. She was more graceful and noble, and less fierce. If she didn't speak, she could really pass as a noble lady. Yang Ke-er, on the other hand, was different. The little girl who had just met the rain and dew for the first time had lost a bit of purity. She was more charming. Although she still didn't look calm, she was much better than before.
Meow propped up her chin and stared blankly at Ma Fei, who was drooling. She couldn't understand why this little girl was so capable.
It seemed like Ma Fei's mouth didn't stop the whole day. Before dinner, she had eaten two mutated durian fruits the size of a human head. Even a big eater would feel uncomfortable at this time. Ma Fei, on the other hand, hadn't digested the durian fruits and was already thinking about the large sea crab in front of her.
Xiang Hai 'er wasn't used to being here, but she still patiently stood behind Zhuo Mingyue, like her shadow. There was a wet towel in her hand that she wiped her cheeks from time to time. When Zhang Xiaoqiang sat down, Ma Fei couldn't wait to grab a basin-sized crab claw and stuff it into her mouth. There was a crisp chewing sound, and the hard shell of the crab claw fell in front of her like a melon seed shell. The little loli spat out the shell and ate the tender crab meat inside. When the others picked up the food, the little loli ate the claw that was as thick as her forearm and stretched out her hand to break off another one.
"How long are we going to stay here?"
Yang Ke-er's mouth was bulging with food. She spoke while chewing. Her voice was vague, but Zhang Xiaoqiang could hear her clearly. Without waiting for Zhang Xiaoqiang to speak, Zhuo Mingyue argued with Yang Ke-er as usual, "If you don't want to, then go back first. No one is begging you to stay …"
Yang Ke-er frowned and was about to argue with Zhuo Mingyue, but she seemed to think of something. She rolled her eyes and coquettishly said, "That won't do. What about hubby if I leave?
You're useless. If hubby can't hold himself back and finds someone else, won't we have another sister?
It's fine if he's pleasing to the eye, but if he's not, won't we have to fight every day? "
"He dares …" Zhuo Mingyue coldly snorted. Zhang Xiaoqiang first got goosebumps from Yang Ke-er's coquettish voice, and then he was shocked by Zhuo Mingyue's cold snort. He couldn't help but shake his head. His five senses were ten times stronger than before, and it was easier for him to feel the emotions in Yang Ke-er and Zhuo Mingyue's hearts. It was said that you shouldn't guess a girl's thoughts, but Zhang Xiaoqiang didn't need to guess at all. He delivered himself to his door. Women thought differently from men, so Zhang Xiaoqiang was often played by the two of them until he wanted to die.
"Stop talking, I can't even eat a meal in peace. We won't go back for now. This will be the main battlefield of the decisive battle. As long as the Sea Race isn't eliminated, we have to stay here …" Zhang Xiaoqiang decided to stay here. Zhuo Mingyue, Ma Fei, and the Blood Phoenix Sword Slash were all high level martial arts. They wouldn't have much room to use them back in China.
"Then you have to find something fun for me. Is there anything fun in Australia? The Rainbow Eagle is stubborn and only likes Meow. I begged him for a long time, but he still wouldn't let me ride it. I don't care, you have to get me a bird that's even prettier than the Rainbow Eagle …" Yang Ke-er started to act shamelessly. This time, Zhuo Mingyue didn't say anything. She thought that Yang Ke-er was very childish at the moment. As an elegant and dignified lady, she wouldn't argue with a childish person.
"Hahaha, no other bird can compare to the Rainbow Eagle. The Rainbow Eagle is one of a kind. It's a treasure that Zhang Xiaoqiang gave me. You're going to die of envy …" Meow knocked her chopsticks on the table and started to make a ruckus. She had been begging Yang Ke-er to help her deal with Zhang Xiaoqiang, but Yang Ke-er wouldn't agree. She had offended Meow badly. Although she didn't get along with Zhuo Mingyue, she was now learning to share a common enemy.
"What are you talking about? Isn't it just a bird? One day, I'll dig out a few bird nests and give one to each of you …" Zhang Xiaoqiang said generously. He took the bread from the plate and stuffed it into his mouth. In his mind, he was thinking about the bird eggs he saw when he was clearing the Red Algae in the Sea of Japan. That day, New Era and Sophia had fought over the bird eggs. Obviously, they already knew how to tame mutated beasts.
Since he needed meteorite fragments and a large amount of Red Pearls to feed the Mother Insect, he naturally couldn't let go of the bird eggs on the Red Algae. Once he tamed those sea birds, he might be able to add an aerial cavalry.
Zhang Xiaoqiang's promise made Yang Ke-er's eyes turn into crescent moons.
Zhuo Mingyue rolled her eyes. Her dreamy eyes were incomparably beautiful. Even when she rolled her eyes, she was still amorous. Only Meow didn't know what to say and said, "Sister Mingyue can fly. I have the Rainbow Eagle. If Ma Yifei gets the bird, she might eat it. Isn't that something that only Ke Er can have? Why are you being so generous?"
"Eat!
Will you die if you don't say a few words every time you eat? If I knew this, I wouldn't have brought you guys out … "Zhang Xiaoqiang felt like he was going crazy. Everything he said was wrong when he was with these women, so he simply released his aura. Just as this aura of a bastard appeared, it was forced back by Zhuo Mingyue's burning telekinesis. It was like a spark meeting a heavy downpour, making Zhang Xiaoqiang lose his temper. He couldn't help but raise his head and sigh. He grabbed the bread and put it in his mouth, but Meow's words made him spit it out." Aiya, why are you only eating bread? Look, you've eaten the bread for five people. Are we only allowed to eat meat? It's easy for girls to get fat if they get fat, and if they can't get married, you'll have to take responsibility … "
The Australian army gave people the feeling that it was very elite. In fact, all the Chinese soldiers could only use one word to describe them: scum. This army made up of people of different skin colors had a strange and unconventional characteristic. Because of their race and religion, even though they were all equipped with the original New Era equipment, they still gave people the feeling that they were a mixed army. It was even more troublesome when it came to commanding. One order had to be translated into three or four, or even seven or eight languages for every soldier to understand.
If they weren't on the battlefield, these soldiers would look very impressive when they stood together. But once they were on the battlefield, according to the Chinese, they had to keep an eye on their butts at all times and prepare toilet paper. Otherwise, it would be too late to wipe their butts. After days of fighting, the area where the deserters were held was expanded three times, almost once a day. In the end, even the military police were annoyed, so they simply took away their weapons and equipment and designated a place for them to stay.
Walking through the deserter camp, almost everyone was shaking their heads and sighing. It was as noisy as a wet market. All kinds of clothes were hung everywhere like thousands of national flags. The front was filled with the flames of war, while the deserters were shouting at all kinds of gambling games at the back. Some people even bet on when their positions would be breached. What a bunch of people who didn't know what was good for them.
Assad looked at the zombie-like deserters with an ugly expression. He didn't know why Zhang Xiaoqiang brought him here.
Originally, he had decided to let the Chinese deal with the deserters. Even if the Chinese shot the deserters, he didn't care. If the Chinese really killed these deserters, not only would there be no harm to him, but he could also push the blame onto the Chinese. But now, looking at the deserters living happily in front of Zhang Xiaoqiang, he only felt annoyed and ashamed. Other people's soldiers were fighting bravely at the front, but his soldiers had become deserters and still made a fool of themselves. Even someone as thick-skinned as him felt feverish.
"Do you know why my people don't dare to become deserters?"
Looking at the deserters, Zhang Xiaoqiang didn't smile, nor did he get angry. He said to Assad in a normal tone. Assad couldn't guess what Zhang Xiaoqiang meant, so he didn't say anything and waited for Zhang Xiaoqiang to continue.
"Before every soldier is recruited, they will be given a chance to quit the army …" Zhang Xiaoqiang's gaze couldn't help but move from the deserters to the clouds in the sky.
"Being a soldier means responsibility and obligation. Soldiers are the people who deserve the most respect among ordinary people. It is because of them that other people have the opportunity to live a stable life without worrying about food and clothing. Therefore, a soldier does not represent himself, but the responsibility of protection. However, not everyone can bear this responsibility. Since I joined the army, tens of thousands of soldiers have died on the battlefield with me. In the most brutal times, thousands of soldiers would die in a random battle. In the face of millions of enemies, those who do not have firm confidence and courage are not worthy of being a Chinese soldier."
Zhang Xiaoqiang rambled on as if he was reminiscing. Although he spoke very quickly and softly, the translator immediately relayed Zhang Xiaoqiang's words to Assad. He didn't know how to continue the topic, so he remained silent.
"Therefore, I only use one method to deal with deserters … the cruelest method … I use the method they fear the most to punish them …" Zhang Xiaoqiang's voice had a special frequency and magic, causing Assad to shudder. Even if he didn't understand what Zhang Xiaoqiang was saying, he could feel the boundless fear in the atmosphere.
"Since these people are so afraid of death, then let them become so. Bloody battles are very cruel, it is the best method to use on them …" In the end, Zhang Xiaoqiang didn't reveal his so-called method. Assad didn't feel disappointed, instead, he let out a long sigh of relief. He was afraid that if he knew Zhang Xiaoqiang's so-called method, he would have nightmares. However, his intuition was right. In China, anyone who wanted to become a soldier would watch a few videos. One of them was a scene where zombies were strewn all over the ground. There were countless zombies that surged like a tsunami, and there were hundreds and thousands of soldiers' corpses that were densely packed together. Most importantly, the deserters were thrown into the midst of the zombies and torn to shreds. Every soldier who watched the videos would receive a baptism, a chance to overcome their fear. If someone still wanted to become a soldier after watching these videos, then they would still have the courage and tenacity of an outstanding soldier.