Chapter 2083: Chapter 2083: Special Care

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“My thought is that we should compete individually. For example, the top three could join Team 1?”

“You really know how to exploit loopholes,” Lin Yi replied with a smile.

“If we did that, wouldn’t we have to recruit new members every time we have a trial? That goes against the original purpose of forming Team 1.”

“But that means our individual abilities won’t be fully tested. Aren’t you worried about missing out on promising talents for Team 1?”

“I think he has a point,” someone chimed in.

The four team leaders exchanged glances, finding the group’s boldness rather amusing.

While this round of recruitment wasn’t as impressive as the last in terms of overall skill, these candidates certainly had guts and quick minds.

None of the previous recruits had made such a suggestion.

“They’re questioning your recruitment standards. As the team leader, you should give them a proper response,” Ning Che teased.

“You’re right.”

Lin Yi said as he scanned the group.

“Since you all have concerns about the recruitment standards for Team 1, I’ll revise them.”

He paused before continuing,

“You can all come at me together. It doesn’t matter who or how—if any of you can touch me, I’ll let you join Team 1.”

“What?”

The trial candidates stared at Lin Yi, wide-eyed and open-mouthed, thinking they must have misheard him.

“Team Leader Lin, did you say that all 80-plus of us can come at you together, and if we touch you, we can join Team 1?” Wang Chong asked.

“Yes,” Lin Yi replied confidently.

The crowd began to buzz with excitement—this seemed like an unbelievable opportunity.

“Team Leader Lin, you’re the leader of Team 1. You must keep your word. If forty people manage to touch you, do they all get to join Team 1?”

“Yes,” Lin Yi answered calmly. “If you manage to knock me down, every single one of you will qualify to join Team 1.”

“Whoa, this is intense!”

The 80-plus candidates were thrilled.

They knew they couldn’t individually match Lin Yi’s skills.

However, there were eighty of them and the option to use surprise tactics.

And as long as they touched him, they would complete the task, it was not difficult at all.

Lin Yi checked his watch. “Let’s set a time. We’ll start in five minutes, so get ready.”

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Watching the candidates eagerly prepare, Lin Yi shook his head, amused by their innocence.

“Are you sure about this, Lin Yi?” Tao Cheng asked.

“They’re all E-class. Don’t overdo it.”

“It’s fine. I should be able to wrap this up in about five minutes.”

“Don’t underestimate them. Remember, they just have to touch you to win,” Ning Che reminded him.

“Don’t worry, I’ve got it under control.”

Five minutes passed quickly, and the candidates were ready, eager to take on Lin Yi.

Each one looked determined, ready to give it their all.

Lin Yi flexed his wrists and addressed the group.

“You can start whenever you’re ready.”

“Brothers and sisters, let’s go! Don’t let Team Leader Lin look down on us!”

“Charge!”

Under Wang Chong’s command, the 80-plus candidates rushed at Lin Yi from all directions.

At that moment, Lin Yi moved as well.

He was like a lion pouncing into a flock of sheep.

Bam!

Lin Yi charged at the closest person and landed a punch.

He sent them to the ground, unable to get back up.

After taking down the first, he quickly moved to the next, repeating the process.

It was one punch per person, with no second chances given.

Within a minute, over ten people were down, groaning on the ground, unable to stand.

Ling Han, who had been waiting for the right moment, quietly maneuvered behind Lin Yi.

Summoning all her strength, she lunged at him.

Lin Yi, who was concentrating on dealing with others, also noticed the attack from behind.

Just as she was about to make contact, Lin Yi suddenly ducked, perfectly evading her attack.

As she tried to adjust her stance for another strike, she found that Lin Yi had already moved behind her.

Ah!

Ling Han felt a sharp pain as Lin Yi kicked her, sending her sprawling.

She winced, feeling like her backside had been split into several pieces.

When she finally managed to stand up, she noticed that another dozen people had already been taken down by Lin Yi, their condition even worse than hers—they couldn’t get up at all.

Had he gone easy on her?

In no time, the five minutes were up, and all 80-plus candidates lay on the ground, defeated.

The outcome was clear: no one had managed to touch Lin Yi.

“The results are in. You all need more practice.” Lin Yi said with a smile.

At that moment, Ning Che walked over.

“If I gave you a knife, how long would it take to finish them off?”

“About three minutes,” Lin Yi replied.

The candidates were once again shocked, realizing just how formidable Lin Yi was.

“You’ve all seen what Team Leader Lin is capable of, so let’s stop dreaming about joining Team 1,” Tao Cheng said.

“It’s lunchtime now. Everyone, go eat. The trials will resume in the afternoon.”

“Yes, sir!”

The candidates dispersed, and Lin Yi, along with the others, headed to the Central Guards Brigade’s cafeteria. Ning Che asked,

“I noticed you went easy on one of the female candidates, only giving her a light kick. What’s the story there? Are you interested in her?”

“She’s got a good feel.”

“Better than mine?”

“Of course not.”

Qiu Yuluo, “…”

“Can you two be serious for a moment?”

“We’re not having this conversation naked, so how are we not being serious?”

“I can’t with you two.”

After lunch, Lin Yi received a call from Li Hang.

The equipment was ready, and they could start the experiment anytime.

After tidying up a bit, Lin Yi and Ning Che went to the lab building, where they met Li Hang in the office.

“Team Leader Lin, is everything ready on your end?”

“Yes, I’m good to go.”

Li Hang glanced at Ning Che.

“I’m sorry, Team Leader Ning, but this experiment is highly classified. Only Team Leader Lin can enter, so…”

“What? I can’t go in?” Ning Che said, a bit reluctant. “I’m the leader of Team 3, surely I have the clearance?”

Lin Yi was surprised by the strictness of the experiment’s protocols—he hadn’t expected even Ning Che to be barred from entry.

“This is a rule set by Director Liang. I’m just following orders,” Li Hang explained, clearly uncomfortable.

“Can’t you bend the rules a bit? Director Liang won’t know.”

The last experiment had left Ning Che with some lingering fears, so she wanted to accompany Lin Yi inside.

Although she knew there was no danger, she still wanted to be by his side.

This was her way of showing Lin Yi a special kind of care.