Chapter 134: The Wolf Warrior Squad!

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Li Yi called out the names of the nine men one by one. They felt both surprised and honored, for Li Yi had always been their idol and the benchmark they aspired to surpass. Such matters transcended age; the army only trusted the strong.

Watching Li Yi down his cup at once, the nine men raised their glasses and drank together. Today, Li Yi’s demeanor felt entirely different—there was no severity, no ruthlessness. Instead, there was the bond of brotherhood, a kinship only true brothers could understand.

After finishing his cup, Li Yi continued, “Actually, I don’t just know your names; I know everything about each of you. Dong Ge!”

Li Yi’s gaze turned to Chang Dong, the same honest, straightforward, and ruggedly robust man, standing tall and strong. His rough exterior hid a touch of subtlety—a man cold on the surface but burning with passion within.

Chang Dong was moved when Li Yi singled him out; he had long strived for that title “Dong Ge” in his heart and never expected to hear it directly from Li Yi today. Li Yi smiled warmly and said, “Chang Dong is also my Dong Ge, my chief of the guards. Dong Ge is an orphan who joined the army young, later serving in my grandfather’s forces with unwavering dedication, eventually becoming my chief guard. When I needed to train you all, manpower was scarce, so I insisted on bringing Dong Ge in. Honestly, he didn’t have to be here; his future as my chief guard was bright. But he still came. Without him, I wouldn’t know how to train you, as I always entrusted him with the task of supervising you. Fortunately, Dong Ge carried out his duties strictly. You can say that your success owes much to him. So, this cup is for Dong Ge—let’s drink together!”

Chang Dong was deeply touched but somewhat at a loss for words. Not one to express himself easily, he wanted to say it was merely his duty. Yet, seeing all his brothers gaze at him with gratitude and faith, calling out “Dong Ge,” he was overwhelmed. Finally, he emptied his cup to convey his feelings, and all responded with cheers, drinking as one.

Li Yi drained his second cup, then turned his eyes toward Jiang Lichen. “Jiang Lichen, striking in appearance, sharp and clever, meticulous and sensitive, generous and bold—a wandering hero with a slightly shy nature. I first met him in Luoyang when he was chasing a girl, now his unwed wife, Li Zixuan. He was so engrossed in her that we nearly came to blows!”

Li Yi and Jiang Lichen exchanged a glance and laughed together. “Jiang Lichen is also an orphan. His presence here was both chance and destiny. With rich experience in the martial world and a keen mind for reconnaissance, he has contributed much to your training. I believe he’s been an excellent deputy captain. I salute you!”

“Salute, Chen Ge!” the others raised their glasses, calling out sincerely. In this squad, Jiang Lichen and Chang Dong held unshakable status—both for their strength and their devotion to the team, recognized by all.

Jiang Lichen’s eyes glistened with emotion as he lifted his cup and drank deeply. This wandering youth, whose heart was as steel, at this moment truly embraced this place and these men, vowing silently to protect them for life.

Li Yi’s gaze shifted to the third man. “Xie Junhao—ha! A man of integrity and courage. You were the first to challenge me, weren’t you?”

Xie Junhao scratched his head, smiling sheepishly.

“At that moment, I had a strong instinct that you’d pass my training. And sure enough, your results rank just behind these two captains. Well done! Junhao is from Hangzhou, with both parents and a younger sister, Xie Ying. His family is well-off; at least they never lacked food or clothing…”

“Shen Lingxiao, quick-witted and adaptable, a fat man but remarkably agile, skilled in all areas. Lingxiao is also from Hangzhou, a childhood friend of Junhao’s. His family is similarly comfortable—with both parents, though he is an only child…”

“Chen Mo, true to his name, cold and taciturn, preferring action over words. A versatile technician adept at improvisation, a reliable support. Chen Mo hails from Bingzhou, with only an elderly mother and a fifteen-year-old sister, Chen Huan. His family struggles, barely making ends meet…”

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“Yang Wuqing, a cold face and a colder heart, a combat expert skilled in assaults. Originally named Yang Hang, he changed his name to Wuqing after a tragedy. An orphan…”

“Lv Qingshu, unremarkable in appearance and temperament, but with no weak points in any discipline. He’s one of those seemingly ordinary men who can surprise you at any moment. Oh, and Qingshu is not without talent—he's a scholar, the most learned man here besides me. His original name was Jinping, which he changed for himself. He has only an elderly mother, no father since childhood, and an average family background…”

“Su Pan, a chatterbox who talks incessantly but is an exceptional master of disguise and reconnaissance. Su Pan has both parents and a decent family background…”

“Lei Gang, a muscleman whose most outstanding feature is his physique. Strong as an ox, honest and straightforward with a hint of mischief—a great teammate. Gang’s family lives in my territory, with father, mother, and a sister yet to marry, Lei Xin. Their family situation is decent; they never go hungry…”

Li Yi recounted each man’s background with meticulous accuracy, having commissioned great effort to gather these details. Each time he spoke of a man, he downed a cup of wine. By the end, the squad was both surprised and moved. This stern, serious instructor had a surprisingly attentive side.

Having finished, Li Yi poured another cup and said, “I didn’t share all this to flaunt my memory or seek your gratitude. I told you so you’d remember every brother here. You are reapers walking the edge of death—one step forward is heaven, one step back is hell. None of us knows if we’ll see tomorrow’s sun. So remember everything about every brother present. Here, you are the closest of kin—brothers bound by loyalty and life and death. Outside, you remain brothers, and your parents and descendants should be each other’s family. You have the duty to care for them because you are brothers forged in life and death—not by blood, but closer than brothers!”

Li Yi finished his speech and emptied his cup. The others exchanged looks and drank as well. At that moment, they understood the true weight of Li Yi’s words and felt a newfound burden settle upon their shoulders.

“I am your leader and must do something for you. I won’t waste time with empty praise—you don’t need that. I’ll speak practically. I’ve bought each of you a home in Chang’an. When the time comes, you can write, and I will arrange for your families to come here. Their living expenses, including clothing, food, shelter, medical care, and even leisure, will be fully covered by me. This is all I can do for you.”

“Instructor?” At that moment, everyone was genuinely moved. Buying homes in Chang’an? That was a massive sum! And covering all future expenses? Each man’s heart swelled with a single thought: they had chosen the right leader.

“Heh, don’t get too excited. This is only material. What you truly need is spiritual honor, but that I cannot give you. That must come from yourselves. In a few days, His Majesty will personally inspect you. If you pass his test, you will gain the highest honor and unimaginable wealth and status. That is what you deserve. But I hope you never forget your faith!”

“Bravery in sacrifice, willingness to serve! Loyalty to the Tang, defending the nation to the death!” They shouted loudly, voices shaking the heavens—an unyielding creed.

“Good! Since we speak of honor, we should also give our squad a name. Let’s hear your ideas.”

All eyes turned to Lv Qingshu, the most educated among them besides Li Yi. But overwhelmed with excitement, his mind was blank.

Li Yi smiled slightly, pondering for a moment before saying, “Wolf! It’s my favorite animal, known for centuries as a fierce beast—relentless and ruthless. Once it finds its prey, it fights to the death, never giving up. The most terrifying is the wolf pack—endless, fearless, self-sacrificing, united as one. I want each of you to be a wolf, a wolf that makes enemies tremble at the mere sound of its name. From now on, our squad shall be called—The Wolf Warriors!”

Li Yi’s heart stirred with emotion. “Wolf Fang, Wolf Warriors”—a legendary name from a former life, a name that never fades.

“Wolf Warriors? Wolf Warriors!!” The squad burst out, genuinely thrilled by the name. It was a name to ignite blood and passion.

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Li Yi: “Alright, now everyone think of a codename. I’ll start—my codename is ‘Howling Moon Wolf’!”

Chang Dong thought for a moment and solemnly said, “Winter Wolf.”

Jiang Lichen: “Wild Wolf.”

Xie Junhao: “Ice Wolf.”

Shen Lingxiao: “Hall Wolf.”

Chen Mo: “Demon Wolf.”

Yang Wuqing: “Snow Wolf.”

Lv Qingshu: “Green Wolf.”

Su Pan: “Jackal Wolf.”

Lei Gang: “Iron Wolf.”

After everyone spoke, they drained their cups and then erupted into celebration. The name “Wolf Warriors,” which would one day strike fear into the hearts of many, was born that very night.