"He is one of the more seasoned people in this training camp. When I first came to the Dragon Race, he was already here training," Guo Ren explained what he knew, "But he has never made it into any of the eight combat squads."

"Why is that?" Luo Chao was a bit puzzled. "Is it because his superpower is weak and his level never improves?"

Guo Ren scratched his head and said, "That's not it. His superpower is actually very valuable, and many official members seek his help."

"If they need his help, why not just recruit him into the team?" Luo Chao was bewildered by this strange situation. Was it because the guy had a bad personality and wasn't liked?

"It's because he's a Healing Ability User!" Guo Ren explained with a bitter smile. "Most of the missions assigned to combat squads require deep infiltrations behind enemy lines, which are extremely dangerous and need people with strong self-defense and combat abilities. If you bring along a Healing Ability User, you have to worry about protecting them, which significantly increases the danger. So..."

"So this person tragically ends up playing the role of a support caretaker, right?" Luo Chao completed the sentence for him.

"Exactly, but he is sometimes invited to perform less dangerous missions, and he's been in every squad. In terms of experience, he's even more seasoned than I am. But he seems to be a bit of a loner and hard to approach. His qualifications are old, and more or less everyone in the group has been saved by him. If you were to forcibly demand him, I'm afraid..."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go, take me to see him," Luo Chao said excitedly as he grabbed Guo Ren and had him lead the way. Such a treasure, better not be late and let someone else snatch him up. As for that last bit, he directly ignored it, confident that he could handle it.

As for the part about lacking combat readiness and needing protection, Luo Chao wasn't worried at all. He was currently bursting with confidence, wielding a Flying Sword. In time, he would produce a large number of Spirit Talismans, at which point, he would not fear encountering gods or Buddhas. He could fight solo, while the rest of the team focused on protecting him. That's good enough, right?

It's not that he thought he was better than other captains, but cultivators had an advantage. When encountering enemies, throwing a Spirit Talisman would send them fleeing. Other squads had concerns he didn't have; in fact, having this Healing Ability User would greatly reduce their chances of injury or death. His rich experience would also prevent many losses.

Guo Ren had grown accustomed to Luo Chao's sudden and decisive style. He quickly led the way. It didn't take long before Luo Chao and his group arrived at a secluded corner of the training camp.

They saw a disheveled, unshaven middle-aged man sitting on the steps, smoking and lost in thought. The cigarette had burned down to his fingertips, but the man didn't seem to feel the heat, pondering who knows what.

"Is it him?"

Guo Ren nodded.

Luo Chao gave him a proud smile, "Watch me."

Swaggering, he walked over, "Uncle, what're you looking at? Give me a cigarette to smoke." Luo Chao greeted.

"Take it yourself." The middle-aged man didn't even lift an eyelid, casually tossing the pack of cigarettes beside him. Luo Chao caught it and remarked, "Wow, Uncle, you're living well, smoking Soft China, while I can only settle for five-yuan Baisha for a thrill."

"Take it if you like." The middle-aged man was laconic, not wanting to engage further with Luo Chao, trying to dismiss him with a pack of cigarettes.

But Luo Chao had come for him personally, not so easily dismissed. He sat down on the steps, mimicking him, "Got a light?"

The middle-aged man finally gave him a look, wordlessly handing over his cigarette butt.

Luo Chao lit it up, took a drag, and exhaled a big smoke ring. "Uncle, why are you sitting here alone?"

"..."

"Come on, don't stay silent. We're both just sitting here idling, let's chat." Luo Chao tried to build rapport.

The middle-aged man was somewhat speechless at this guy. What's his deal? We've never met. What do we have to talk about?

Luo Chao didn't give up, speaking in a familiar tone, "Look at you, what's the matter? We've known each other for two minutes and shared a cigarette. When acquaintances say hello, you can't just keep quiet!"

South Central Uncle was really bugged by him, responding, "Just bored, sitting around."

Seeing him speak, Luo Chao got excited and immediately said, "What're you up to? Count me in! Checking out girls? Hey! Everything here is great except for the lack of girls. No wonder, Uncle, you're still a bachelor at your age!"

The middle-aged man's lips twitched. How can this kid be so chatty? When did I say I was checking out girls? And what do you mean, I'm still single at my age? Are you calling me ugly?

Don't you know young girls these days love my type, with my unruly stubble and brooding eyes? It took me a long time to cultivate this look, all to attract women.

This time, Luo Chao didn't give him a chance to speak, continuing, "You can't be like this! If you don't find a wife soon, you'll go moldy. Look at your clothes, how long has it been since you washed them? Come on, walk with me, I'll teach you how to pick up girls and find you a girlfriend."

The middle-aged man finally exploded, "If you have something to say, say it quickly!"

He had already sensed Luo Chao's purpose in approaching him; he just didn't want to engage.

"Oops, you saw through me. As expected, Uncle, sharp as ever. No wonder you're a veteran in the Dragon Team, really extraordinary," Luo Chao exclaimed in mock surprise, making it seem like he'd discovered a treasure.

"Are you going to say something or should I go?" The middle-aged man couldn't stand it anymore.

"Don't go, I'll say it. Actually, I came to invite you to join my squad," Luo Chao switched to a serious expression, extending a sincere invitation.

The middle-aged man sneered and flatly refused, "Not going," then stood up to leave.

"Why not? I'm the new captain of the eighth squad, and we're short two members. I really hope you can join," Luo Chao asked unwillingly.

The middle-aged man suddenly stopped.

"Captain Jin is a hardworking young man, but he got seriously injured, and I really couldn't do anything. I couldn't save a lot of people this time," he seemed to be explaining.

"That's why I need you to join my squad. You wouldn't want teammates to sacrifice due to a lack of timely healing, right?" Luo Chao said, sitting on the steps, his voice low.

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