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"Bro, you're not joking, are you..."

Looking at the M24 sniper rifle, Li Yang felt it was impossible not to have some reaction.

Despite once being ranked third in the entire military district and now in charge of a special forces squad, he really wasn't adept at handling this sniper rifle. Playing around with it casually was one thing, but using it in a competition like this was nothing short of a handicap.

"No joke... I'll use it!"

Qin Fang smiled, not offering much of an explanation. Even if he claimed his shooting skills were absolutely top-notch, Li Yang still found it hard to believe.

The only person in on the secret was Chu Yunxuan, who, with a brilliant smile on her face, didn't bother to explain for Qin Fang either. Once the battle between the two sides began, Qin Fang would naturally prove everything with his strength.

"Alright then... Be careful, this thing has a strong recoil, don't hurt yourself!"

Li Yang was at a loss, but he hadn't counted on Qin Fang as part of the main force anyway, so he didn't pay much attention to it. As for losing the competition, he was already psychologically prepared; he just hoped it wouldn't be too disastrous and that they'd manage to take down a few of the opponents in the process.

"What gun will you use?"

Qin Fang just smiled and didn't say much, instead joking around with Chu Yunxuan at the side.

"Me? I'd like to use your gun... couldn't resist trying it out!"

With this new connection to Qin Fang, Chu Yunxuan was much more open. Having spent several years in the United States, where she had met quite a few uninhibited women among her classmates, and being a doctor herself, she knew quite a bit, and immediately started bantering with Qin Fang.

"..."

Qin Fang was momentarily speechless, finding it hard to imagine Chu Yunxuan, such a beautiful woman, making such suggestive jokes with him.

Of course, this represented a considerable improvement, indicating that there truly were no barriers left between the two of them.

"Don't think too much about it, maybe Qin Fang will bring us a surprise?"

While Qin Fang and his group were teasing each other, Qiao Zhenfei on the other side was having his two bodyguards follow Li Yang's command. Seeing Li Yang's low spirits, Qiao Zhenfei then said cheerfully.

He was unaware of Qin Fang's previous special training in the Ninghai Military District, or that the Tang Family Third Son, Tang Yongming, had once invited Qin Fang to join the military specifically to train as a sharpshooter.

But considering Qin Fang carried a weapon, if he didn't have some level of skill, having a gun would be a hindrance rather than a help, so Qiao Zhenfei also vaguely felt that Qin Fang was very likely to bring them a surprise.

Reflecting on past events, it seemed there was nothing Qin Fang couldn't handle; each skill was so incredible, so powerful, and this time's shooting competition... it might just be another surprise.

"Let's hope so~~"

Li Yang's mood was low, and he wasn't too convinced by Qiao Zhenfei's words of encouragement.

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While Qin Fang and the others were still getting dressed and choosing guns, Ai Nan's side had already finished preparing early on.

They often participated in such competitions and were very familiar with their preferred weapons, so there was no need to choose; everything was already laid out for them.

The whole team of nine had synchronized after much practice and had developed a significant tacit understanding. Each member had a clear division of labor, which allowed the team's collective strength to be maximized.

Qin Fang might not have realized that the person he didn't pay much attention to, Ai Nan, also used a sniper rifle, and like Qin Fang, he too used an M24 sniper rifle. That was quite a coincidence indeed.

This wasn't surprising, as Ai Nan had participated in the military region's competition and had defeated the then-ranked third, Li Yang, in the shooting event to take first place, which testified to his formidable gunmanship.

Having a military rank, Ai Nan's role as a sharpshooter made his use of a sniper rifle all the more logical. They relied primarily on his exceptional performance as a sniper in these squad competitions, which is how they managed to win more often than they lost.

However, this time, the inevitable collision between Qin Fang and Ai Nan moved from the romantic field to the battlefield. Starting on equal footing, with identical equipment... ultimately, the better gunman would emerge victorious.

Skipping the dressing and gun selection phase, Ai Nan didn't rush to lead his team to the field either. They were already so familiar with the area that they could navigate it with their eyes closed; arriving early or late made no significant difference.

However, they were not idle but were instead devising targeted tactics, something they would always do before each confrontation.

For those second-generation rich and officials who were purely there for fun, such an adversarial match was just a form of entertainment; but for Ai Nan and his group, it served as a way to hone their own skills.

All these military scions held positions in the army, with a few individuals holding actual posts like Li Yang. Though modern warfare relies on weaponry, technology, and electronic warfare, the demands on a commander's tactical proficiency have only increased.

The coordination of various weapons and technologies is a significant challenge.

As the son of Jincheng Military Region's Commander, Ai Nan was managing this shooting range, which was not without reasons related to this aspect. His gunmanship was quite remarkable, and his tactical level was also very impressive.

"There are a total of six people on Qin Fang's side, among them Li Yang and the other two bodyguards are soldiers with good shooting skills; they pose the greatest threat to us, so we must focus on guarding against them and, if necessary... employ lethal tactics! As for the others, Xiao Zuo, The Third, and I are enough..."

It's common for the team's sniper to also be the commander, given their broader perspective and ability to make comprehensive tactical adjustments.

The only downside is that it fixes his position, which lacks mobility, making it challenging to keep up with a rapidly changing battlefield; this can complicate tactical flexibility on the field.

However, Ai Nan had coordinated with the others for a long time, and he was very familiar with the terrain. This aspect wasn't a significant difficulty for him, especially since there were only a few people posing a threat, so focusing on guarding against them and setting up didn't require many changes.

Undoubtedly, in the assessment of Ai Nan and the entire team, Li Yang and Qiao Zhenfei's two bodyguards were the most threatening opponents. These three would be the primary targets of their operation and would certainly draw the most forces from the opposing side.

Conversely, Qin Fang, Qiao Zhenfei, and Chu Yunxuan were just minor players.

It goes without saying for Qin Fang and Qiao Zhenfei; they might have prominent identities, like those second-generation rich and officials in Jin Cheng City, and while they were competent with guns and good at target shooting, in a direct confrontation like this, they were sure to be thoroughly outclassed.

As for Chu Yunxuan, being a girl and a military doctor... she could basically be disregarded.

The chances of them targeting her were slim; a bunch of grown men were not likely to trouble a woman.

"Young Master Ai, leave these to us..."

The tactical setup really didn't involve much skill—using the advantage of six people to concentrate on targeting Li Yang and the other two meant that the degree of attention they were paying was apparent.

As for Ai Nan personally taking two people to chase after Qin Fang's trio, it was just to be cautious, but it also didn't carry much pressure. After all, he was a sniper, and the likelihood of him taking direct action was low; at most, it would be his subordinates who would make the move.

"If there are no issues, let's move out..."

Time was also about right, and Ai Nan didn't feel there were any omissions, so he immediately led his team to the target location. Almost simultaneously, Qin Fang's group also departed for their target location, and the competition officially began.

The Xishu region is a basin, but not short of mountains, and within this terrain, there were several small mounds. Their limited height and uneven terrain made them perfectly suitable for these kinds of confrontations.

Snipers were somewhat restricted in such places, as it was impossible to find a high vantage point. The undulating mounds that obstructed lines of sight meant staying in one spot wouldn't allow for hitting many targets, unless coming across a complete novice.

However, among Qin Fang's group, three were professional soldiers, so there was no way they'd make such foolish mistakes.

Qin Fang and his team's destination was a valley behind a small mound, which was actually just a shallow pit in the ground. It was very safe there, as unless one crossed over the mound, it was impossible to hit them.

And all they needed to do was hold that position, fending off any enemies that might assault the mound above.

Of course, once the high ground above was taken, they would be left with nowhere to go but to be surrounded and annihilated.

"Brother Fei, Qin Fang, Yunxuan, you three stay behind and hold the fort, just protect yourselves, and leave the rest to us..."

Li Yang's tactics were simpler than Ai Nan's—his group of three would break out and tie up as much of the enemy's forces as possible. This would decrease the number of enemies attacking their position, allowing Qin Fang's trio to hold the fort. They could just barely protect themselves and if they managed to take out the enemy's targets, it would be a significant achievement.

Although they were bound to lose in the end, the more enemy targets they took down, the more they could save face, and the ones who would appear embarrassed would be Ai Nan's side, with their overwhelming advantage. Hence, all the more reason for them, before the match, to psych themselves up to defeat Ai Nan, the opponent who had once overpoweringly taken the top spot in the entire military district.

"Understood..."

Qin Fang and Chu Yunxuan exchanged glances, smiles tugging at the corners of their lips, but Qin Fang was too lazy to argue and just nodded his head in agreement.

As for what to do next, that was no longer Li Yang's concern.

Just as Li Yang had planned, his and the other two bodyguards' role was to engage the enemy, while Qin Fang's task was to use the opportunity for a long-range strike against Ai Nan's team, and that was Qin Fang's strategy... (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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