Chapter 504: Armored Honor: The Second Call

Chapter 504: Depleted Uranium Armor-Piercing Rounds (Update 2)

Dressed in his special forces training uniform, Xiao Yu stretched his limbs; the outfit fit him like a glove.

He gave himself a quick once-over and nodded in approval—handsome!

No, a military uniform transcends mere good looks.

It’s downright electrifying!

When he dons the uniform, he stands ready to defend the realm.

It’s the dream of countless young men!

In his previous life, he had aimed to become a soldier but ended up a policeman.

In this life he became a policeman—who would have thought he’d get to wear a military uniform twice?

Yes, indeed, this is the second time.

The last time, he had also worn the Special Forces’ training attire.

“Little Brother, are you sure you don’t want to consider a career in our military?”

Zhao Long studied Xiao Yu in his full military gear and remarked, “You’re effortlessly cool!”

They just needed to convince him to join their Special Forces.

After all, a little flattery toward Little Brother never hurt anyone!

Ever seen the ruthless tactics they use to snatch talent?

“So, Zhao, do you really think you could promote me to general?”

Xiao Yu chuckled at the remark.

“Old Zhou mentioned you’ve already earned nine first-class merits, right?”

Zhao Long gave a thoughtful nod. “Not off the table!”

Holy crap… Xiao Yu was taken aback.

Are your unit’s recruitment tactics always this fierce?

But those nine first-class merits… ha ha.

They’re ancient history now.

If you tally them up properly, how many first-class merits have you actually earned?

483.

Twelve? Thirteen?

It was all in preparation for that so-called ‘tenth’ one.

That National Honor Medal… is drawing ever closer!

“Hey, hey, Zhao, you need to take it easy.”

Wang Dong, standing off to the side, snapped, “What’s up? Think National Security is short-staffed? You poaching from us? You want me to call Big Boss and have a word with your unit?”

“Hehe, just kidding—don’t take it seriously,” Zhao Long laughed it off.

Could a captain capable of leading a Special Forces team on a mission really be cracking jokes?

They were all on the same wavelength; nothing needed to be said.

“Zhao, I appreciate the sentiment. I’m doing fine—just working, spending time with my wife and child. I’m used to taking it easy!”

Xiao Yu smiled warmly, “But if the country calls, I won’t hesitate—I’ll don the uniform without question!”

Some things in life are simply beyond our control.

Had he not met Mu Qingwu, he might not even have a child.

Maybe he would have joined the military and become a soldier.

But life is unpredictable—a twist of fate indeed!

“Are you sure our unit doesn’t need to get involved?”

Zhao Long’s face fell into a look of regret.

“No need,” he replied.

Xiao Yu was resolute, “This is National Security’s own affair.”

If you lose face, you have to earn it back on your own.

“Alright then.”

Zhao Long extended his hand and said, “Let’s catch up next time.”

“Definitely!”

Xiao Yu shook his hand and then turned to Wang Dong, “Wang, you should get back to your own work.”

“Mm.”

Wang Dong understood all too well that this wasn’t just another case.

This was a battlefield!

For an ordinary person to get involved would be a death wish!

Watching Wang Dong and Zhao Long depart, Xiao Yu’s smile slowly faded from his face.

Boom!

Two members from Group Nine, clad in full training uniforms, hauled over a large, dark green case.

When opened, it revealed an array of carefully arranged weapons.

Xiao Yu bent down and methodically began equipping himself by strapping on each weapon.

A pistol, a Compact Cannon, and finally, he slung an Anti-Materiel Sniper Rifle onto his back!

Close-range pistol, mid-range Compact Cannon, and long-range sniper rifle—a flawless combination!

Anyone who caught sight of Xiao Yu’s gear at that moment couldn’t help but feel a shiver of awe.

Not only did these guns pack serious firepower, but their weight alone could overwhelm an ordinary person.

Anyone with a smidge of military knowledge would know this.

To dare take such risks on the battlefield, if you’re not a fool, you must be a versatile warrior adept at long-, mid-, and close-range combat!

“Gun Expert—was that the ability the system granted for the second time?”

Xiao Yu sighed internally, “At last, it’s time to use it to the fullest!”

He slowly stood up, the warmth in his eyes replaced by a steely resolve.

In a fleeting moment, Xiao Yu’s calm gaze sharpened like a legendary blade.

In an instant, it startled every eye among the Group Nine members!

……

A military helicopter circled high above.

Below lay a forest of birch trees.

Around four or five meters off the ground, figures descended gracefully along ropes.

Before a white birch tree—thick as a thigh—a section had been shattered by an explosive force.

Xiao Yu coldly examined the shattered marks on the tree.

It wasn’t just broken—it looked as if it had been blown apart.

When the sniper bullet struck the tree, its terrifying spinning force could do more than just splinter wood.

Even an iron plate would be ripped open, leaving a massive hole.

Imagine if such a bullet hit a human body—

for instance, at the waist, the outcome would be catastrophic.

Sometimes reality is more exaggerated than any movie—it’s no joke.

The bullet’s true power is beyond comprehension!

One of the Group Nine members presented Xiao Yu with a multi-functional bullet.

A quick scan, and the bullet’s specs and compatible firearms flashed through his mind.

It’s a 12.7mm multi-functional round that can be used in various sniper rifles and machine guns.

It’s currently the most mainstream ammo for anti-materiel rifles.

A battle-hardened nation once even went to the extreme, developing a 12.7mm assault rifle.

No exaggeration here.

If someone were struck by one of those assault rifles, just a few shots

could shatter a person into pieces!

Why examine a broken tree?

Because it helps pinpoint the sniper’s location—and even gauging the distance.

There were two attackers targeting Zhou Lie—armed with two guns.

One wielded a sniper rifle and the other an assault rifle.

The sniper rifle’s bullet was standard.

But the assault rifle’s bullet was a special round.

During the mission, Zhou Lie wore a ‘Ninth Generation’ bulletproof vest.

This was a meticulously developed domestic nano vest.

Even a close-range AK barrage might not penetrate such armor.

Deploying such a vest on the battlefield

was like having an impenetrable insurance for any soldier’s life.

Sadly, these bulletproof vests are prohibitively expensive.

Just one costs as much as an entire infantry platoon’s equipment and supplies.

They simply cannot be widely distributed!

Yet, this very vest—somehow—was breached?

Xiao Yu raised his hand and retrieved two rounds from his pocket.

Rounds extracted from Zhou Lie.

7.62mm standard depleted uranium armor-piercing rounds!