Zhang Yang was taken aback and suddenly thought of what Time Rush had just said about the Tianshan Snow Lotus being able to "promote blood circulation and dispel stasis." He vaguely understood. After some contemplation, he realized that it must be a medicine like the warming uterine pill. "Instructor, so this medicine is biased towards women, huh?" Zhang Yang noticed Time Rush's expression became somewhat unnatural and knew he had guessed correctly, so he quickly changed the subject. "It seems I won't have the chance to eat such delicious things again."
"Actually, eating Tianshan Snow Lotus raw is also very effective, and it has the effect of strengthening the body... well, that is, enhancing physical health. So, there are a total of 12 flowers; I'll save two for you. You can eat one raw, and I'll help you dry the other one for tea." Time Rush initially wanted to mention the aphrodisiac effect of the Tianshan Snow Lotus but halfway through realized it was inappropriate to say that in front of a young man, so she changed it to enhancing physical health.
"Thank you, Instructor! I'll take a good look at that book 'Medicinal Plants' when I get back and ask you if I have any questions!" Zhang Yang immediately replied. He thought that this book 'Medicinal Plants' came at just the right time; he would definitely need a lot of precious medicinal materials next, so it was perfect to learn from such a renowned teacher while he had the chance.
"Stop calling me Instructor all the time. At my age, I'm just a bit younger than your mother; you can call me Auntie." Time Rush said with a hint of annoyance.
"How about I just call you Godmother? To be honest, my mother separated from me when I was in elementary school, and now I have a somewhat vague memory of her." Zhang Yang blurted out.
"Ah?" Time Rush was somewhat surprised but then thought about it; since Zhang Yang had saved her life, they indeed had a bond. She nodded in agreement: "Alright then, I'm 42 this year, 24 years older than you; it's not inappropriate for me to be your Godmother."
"Okay then! When we're alone, I'll call you Godmother; when there are others around, I'll call you Instructor. After training is over, I'll just call you Godmother all the time." Zhang Yang felt a warmth in his heart; this feeling was something he had never experienced before.
"I'm only helping out at Blade Training Camp for a year; I'll be returning to Capital Yanjing at the end of this year. Actually, I was originally the chief physician in neurosurgery at Military Medical University," Time Rush explained. "But I've also worked in General Surgery and have an interest in pharmacology, so I might know a bit about various topics."
"Godmother, you're like an all-around doctor!" Zhang Yang laughed heartily. "You have to teach me everything from now on!"
Time Rush smiled knowingly. She thought this young man sometimes acted frivolously and sometimes coldly sharp; overall, he was meticulous in his thinking and mature in handling matters—definitely not like an average teenager. However, at that moment, he showed a childlike side and revealed his mischievous nature. Little did she know that while she was laughing and crying moments ago, Zhang Yang was secretly thinking how much she resembled a child.
After returning to Blade Training Camp, Zhang Yang began learning medicine and pharmacology from Time Rush. She got him a white coat, and with his fair and handsome face while moving around in the laboratory, pharmacy room, and clinic, he truly looked like a young doctor.
Qi Shen trained with firearms, Liang Ming focused on ambush tactics, Shi Qing trained in combat skills; they were often covered in sweat and dirt. Sometimes when they ran into Zhang Yang in the cafeteria or dormitory and saw him engrossed in his book with notes and sketches, they couldn't help but feel frustrated: this kid already had great skills; now he was turning to 'civilian work'—it really made them envious.
Classification Training is coming to an end in three days. According to the regulations, there will be a three-day examination. The reason for the lengthy examination is that each item must be assessed individually, and during the exam, other trainees will observe.
The Firearm Examination is scheduled first because it has the most participants, with 15 people; the First Aid Exam is last, as there is only Zhang Yang.
The Firearm Examination consists of only two items: handguns and sniper rifles.
For the handgun portion, all 15 participants enter a simulated combat environment using blank ammunition. A hit on the limbs deducts 1 point, while a hit on the torso or helmet deducts 2 points. Conversely, hitting another participant earns corresponding points. The time limit is one hour, and participants scoring zero or negative points will be eliminated.
"This is so chaotic; with 15 people in a free-for-all, there are too many chances to get hit unexpectedly," Qi Shen muttered as he entered the field. The venue is set within a standard playground on a 400-meter track, featuring numerous obstacles and cover. Once all 15 participants have hidden themselves, the exam begins!
"Qi Shen is definitely a sharpshooter," Arrow said to Zhang Yang beside him. "When I was his age, I wasn't at his level."
"I've never handled one before; I'm quite eager to try. But honestly, it doesn't mean much," Zhang Yang replied.
"Show-off! It's like seeing a Desert Eagle and acting like it's no big deal..." Arrow scoffed, but suddenly his mouth formed a perfect circle:
"Can you really whip out a gun with blank ammo?"
Just then, Qi Shen shot and hit a participant hiding behind a wooden wall in the helmet. The participant had only exposed a small part of their helmet's brim, yet there was evidence of being hit on the top of the helmet. This means that the shot did not go straight into the helmet but rather took a certain arc between Qi Shen and that participant.
Whipping out a gun is extremely difficult; it requires precise control of force and speed—what Arrow describes as relying on keen intuition or instinct. While real bullets have significant mass that skilled shooters can generally control, the blank ammunition used in the Blade Training Camp is made from advanced special materials. Upon hitting a target, it produces colored prints; when these materials encounter air, they create smoke to indicate being hit.
It’s easy to imagine that this type of bullet has much less mass compared to real bullets, making it significantly harder to whip out accurately.
"Li Jian, when you were his age, you weren't at his level. Can you even handle a training camp's blank rounds now? Sigh, Li Jian, please don't say I'm showing off in the future," Zhang Yang said seriously, shaking his head.
"He's a genius with a gun," Arrow added. "Actually, you have a high talent as well. If you train diligently, you could definitely reach that level. But just from your preference for the Desert Eagle, it's clear you won't train seriously."
"I've said it long ago; I learn to shoot for self-defense against gun violence," Zhang Yang replied. "Qi Shen truly has a passion for it."
An hour passed, and Qi Shen scored 36 points, hitting one shot each on his arm and leg, resulting in a deduction of 2 points, totaling 34 points and placing first, successfully passing.
In the sniper rifle exam, it turned into shooting beer bottle caps thrown out. Each person had to hit 10 caps, and hitting fewer than 6 would result in elimination. Qi Shen again took first place with a perfect score.
Out of the 15 participants in the firearms training, 9 were eliminated after the exam.
As the exam items continued one after another, Zhang Yang thought about how his focus was on Medicinal Plants. He had only learned some basic injury treatment methods from Godmother. With how difficult the other exam items were, what exactly would the first aid exam cover?
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