Chapter 2081: Chapter 2081: Potential Enhancement Experiment

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Are you thinking of joining Team 1?” Yang Xiaoshan asked.

“Not necessarily. I was just curious.”

Ling Han was highly competitive, but she chose not to express her ambitions openly at that moment.

She believed that some things shouldn’t be talked about; they needed to be achieved.

“I don’t know the exact standards,” Yang Xiaoshan continued. “My cousin said that Team 1 doesn’t just look at raw strength. They assess overall abilities, including intelligence. They’re looking for people with sharp minds. But if you perform well enough, the leader of Team 1 will definitely notice and might recruit you.”

“That makes sense.”

Ling Han replied, her expression becoming more serious.

Initially, her goal was simply to join the Central Guards Brigade, which would have been an honor in itself.

However, hearing more about Team 1 ignited a new fire within her.

She was a perfectionist; she either did something to the best of her ability or not at all.

While joining the Central Guards Brigade was already a significant achievement, she felt that if there was an even better opportunity, she had to pursue it.

Moreover, she was intensely curious about the leader of Team 1, who was reputed to be exceptionally talented.

The fact that he was younger than her and had already reached C-class fascinated her.

As the group quietly discussed these topics, Tao Cheng emerged from the Central Guards Brigade’s building.

Seeing him, the trial candidates quickly gathered together, standing straight and waiting for the trials to begin.

Tao Cheng glanced at the assembled group and announced in a loud voice,

“We’re going to wait a bit longer. The other three team leaders from the Central Guards Brigade will be here shortly. Once they arrive, the trials will officially begin. In the meantime, feel free to warm up. Don’t be nervous; just do your best.”

Hearing that the other three team leaders would be present, the group of over eighty candidates began whispering excitedly.

They were well aware that the Central Guards Brigade consisted of four teams, and they knew that the man in front of them, Tao Cheng, was the leader of Team 4.

This meant that all four team leaders would be present for the trials!

This made it a highly prestigious occasion.

Among the candidates, many, like Ling Han, were particularly interested in the legendary Team 1.

The leader of Team 1 was rumored to be a prodigy, and everyone was eager to see him in person.

Standing among them, Ling Han clenched her fists.

She hadn’t expected to have a chance to meet the leader of Team 1 today, and the prospect made her both excited and nervous.

About ten minutes later, the sound of an engine could be heard from the entrance of the base.

Tao Cheng looked over and recognized Qiu Yuluo’s car approaching. He called out to the candidates,

“Everyone, line up!”

The candidates, feeling a rush of nervousness, quickly stood straight, their expressions serious. Although they were all curious and wanted to turn around to see who was arriving, none of them dared to do so. In a place like the Central Guards Brigade, discipline was paramount.

However, they all knew that the people arriving had to be the remaining team leaders, and soon they would finally see them in person.

Qiu Yuluo’s car came to a stop in front of the building, and three people casually stepped out.

The moment Ling Han saw Lin Yi, she froze, unable to process what she was seeing. Her mind was flooded with questions.

Wasn’t today’s event supposed to be for the Central Guards Brigade’s leaders?

Why was Lin Yi here?

This was a military base—civilians couldn’t just walk in.

The three joined Tao Cheng, who introduced them to the group.

“This is Ning Che, the leader of Team 3.”

“This is Qiu Yuluo, the leader of Team 2.”

“And finally, this is Lin Yi, the leader of Team 1.”

Each of them waved and greeted the candidates, prompting gasps of surprise from the crowd.

While Ning Che and Qiu Yuluo were striking, Lin Yi seemed to garner the most attention.

“Is this for real? The leader of Team 1 is this handsome?”

“What kind of special forces unit is this? It’s like a beauty pageant—do you have to be good-looking to join the Central Guards Brigade?”

As everyone whispered in amazement, Ling Han remained rooted to her spot.

She was grappling with the revelation that Lin Yi was the leader of Team 1.

The idea that someone’s identity could change so dramatically was hard for her to accept.

“Alright, quiet down, everyone,” Tao Cheng said.

The eighty or so candidates instantly fell silent, standing at attention, though the excitement in their eyes was unmistakable.

Lin Yi glanced at Tao Cheng.

“Brother Tao, I’ve got some other things to take care of, so I won’t be staying for this. I’ll come back after I’m done.”

“Go ahead, take care of your business.”

“I’ll go with him,” Ning Che added. “Call me if anything comes up.”

“Alright, take care.”

With that, Lin Yi and Ning Che prepared to leave for the research facility.

However, just as Lin Yi turned to go, he noticed Ling Han standing in the crowd.

Their eyes met briefly.

Lin Yi was slightly surprised to see her there but didn’t dwell on it.

He gave her a quick glance and then continued on his way with Ning Che to the research facility.

Among the candidates, Ling Han clenched her fists even tighter.

She still couldn’t reconcile the image of Lin Yi with that of a formidable leader.

Meanwhile, Lin Yi and Ning Che had arrived at the research facility behind the office building, where they were greeted by Li Hang, the leader of Team 8.

“Good to see you again, Team Leader Lin,” Li Hang said warmly, extending his hand.

“Likewise. Sorry to trouble you again,” Lin Yi replied with a smile.

“Not at all. If anything, we’re the ones troubling you.”

“We’re all on the same side, so let’s not stand on ceremony. How is this experiment going to be conducted? Is there anything I need to prepare?”

“There’s nothing you need to prepare for,” Li Hang explained.

“But the experiment will take about twelve hours, so I’d suggest you make any necessary arrangements to ensure you’re not disturbed during that time.”

“That’s no problem,” Lin Yi agreed.

“But I heard from Liu Lao that this experiment involves limb enhancement. How much of an improvement can I expect afterward?”

After a moment’s thought, Li Hang replied,

“For most people, their strength would increase by about 15% to 20%. But in your case, the upper limit should be around 30%, with a minimum of 20%.”