I Picked Up Talents in the Interstellar Battlefield

“We’ve arrived at the school.”
Qin Tian looked down through the aircraft’s window. Xiongying Military Academy was built on a small island, irregularly hexagonal in shape, surrounded by the sea.
“The military academy’s situation is special; to prevent the leakage of some confidential information, it’s built on this island,” Yan Qing said.
“If you want to go to the main city in the future, you can temporarily rent an aircraft. It has fully autonomous driving and isn’t expensive.”
“Understood, thank you, officer.” Qin Tian nodded.
Zhang Meng couldn’t help but glance at Qin Tian again through the rearview mirror. He found this clone soldier to be truly unique. Although he didn’t speak much, his behavior was very proper, unlike previous clone soldiers who were either rigid or rude.
It seemed Lao Yan had finally found a good prospect!
Zhang Meng controlled the joystick, making the aircraft land quickly. Autonomous driving was convenient, but he still preferred the feeling of piloting it himself.
Whoosh~
The hatch opened, and the three of them stepped out of the aircraft.
A young teacher was waiting nearby.
“Xiao Ma, this is Qin Tian, a new student at our school. Take him to the Special Warfare Department’s academic affairs office to complete his enrollment,” Zhang Meng said.
Special Warfare Department?
Teacher Xiao Ma’s eyes flickered. He had initially thought that a student personally picked up by the Zhang Principal must have an extraordinary background. Who would have thought he was a new student in the Special Warfare Department?
What has the Special Warfare Department become?
Perhaps he’s another super-rich scion.
“Alright, Zhang Principal.”
Xiao Ma politely said, “Student Qin Tian, please follow me.”
Qin Tian nodded and followed Teacher Xiao Ma into an open-top mini-aircraft.
After Qin Tian left, Zhang Meng looked at Yan Qing and asked with a smile,
“Lao Yan, this kid is quite interesting. He seems like a promising talent.”
“It seems that after many years of being a teacher, your eyesight has finally improved a bit.”
Yan Qing said with a smile, “Qin Tian is a good kid. He’s different from all the clone soldiers I’ve handled before, especially his temperament. He’s as steady as a seasoned middle-aged man.”
“Sometimes, I would deliberately set a few traps in conversations, but this kid surprisingly didn’t fall for them. He’d deflect, or feign ignorance.”

“To be honest, if I hadn’t thoroughly checked his data, I would genuinely find it hard to believe he’s a replicant who’s been out of the pod for less than two months.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Meng frowned slightly. “Then don’t you find it strange? A replicant who’s only been out of the pod for two months, and has been fighting on the battlefield, how could his temperament be so mature?”
One must know that temperament needs time and experience to cultivate.
Even the most talented child cannot be worldly and sophisticated at a very young age.
This doesn’t make sense.
“To be honest, I’ve also considered this issue.”
Yan Qing turned his head to look in the direction Qin Tian had left, and slowly said, “However, Qin Tian’s resume is too clean, and from our conversations, it’s very clear that he severely lacks basic common sense. He’s just more mature in temperament.”
“Don’t forget what I do; no one can perfectly disguise themselves in front of me.”
“I believe he’s just an anomaly, just like Lin Shuai, an extremely rare anomaly.”
Zhang Meng’s eyes widened, and he raised his voice, “Lin Shuai! How can this kid compare to Lin Shuai?”
“Look at you, you’re misinterpreting again.”
Yan Qing said helplessly, “When did I say Qin Tian could compare to Lin Shuai? I was just emphasizing his uniqueness, understand?”
“I finally understand now why you, as the Zhang Principal, have never been promoted.”
“Get lost, you jerk.” Zhang Meng angrily threw a punch, but Yan Qing skillfully dodged it.
“Hey, hey, no more jokes, let’s talk business.”
Yan Qing smiled, then his expression turned serious. “What about the matter I told you about earlier? Can it be done?”
At this, Zhang Meng’s expression also became serious:
“Lao Yan, to be honest, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, but you must understand that the Qingmu Star Region is the territory of the Dongfang family. The entire military is inextricably linked with the Dongfang family. The most outstanding students will definitely choose the Dongfang lineage upon graduation. Even if I personally work on them, it’s very difficult to change these cunning and shrewd fellows.”
“Moreover, as the Zhang Principal, it’s inconvenient for me to personally step forward for some matters. I can only work in secret, but the effect…”
Yan Qing knew Zhang Meng’s difficulties, but some things, no matter how difficult, he had to do.
Not just for Lin Shuai, but also for the Empire.
For a thousand years, the Nine Sacred Bloodlines have jointly governed the Empire. Although the Eight Sacred Bloodline Families have always been led by the Imperial Family, after long periods of operation and entrenchment, the Eight Sacred Bloodline Families have firmly controlled the Eight Star Regions.
This situation is very dangerous.
If left unchecked, in the long run, the Empire will inevitably move towards internal division and a situation of feudal lords vying for power.
Therefore, the Empire has been secretly cultivating forces, placing trusted individuals into the Eight Star Regions, and also recruiting talents within the Eight Star Regions.
And excellent ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) graduates from top military academies are naturally an important force.
It's just a pity that the Sacred Bloodline Families have too deep foundations; it is indeed very difficult to win over talents from their grasp.
“It’s alright, let’s take it slow,” Yan Qing said with a rather unconstrained attitude. Some things cannot be rushed; this is a long-term project that requires the efforts of generations.
“Mm, it’s good that you understand.”
Zhang Meng said with a smile, “Business is done. Shall we go for a drink now?”
I knew it, you old drunkard, you wouldn’t forget this part.
Yan Qing smiled and said, “Let’s go, let me see if your drinking capacity has improved after all these years.”
“Heh, then let’s find out.”
………
“Check if these furniture and appliances are still usable.”
After Ma Zhongming helped Qin Tian with the enrollment procedures, he led him to the dormitory.
At Xiongying Military Academy, ordinary military students share a room with four people.
However, Spiritual Energy Users are a special case; they all live in single dormitories in an independent section.
Qin Tian casually touched a few things, felt that all the facilities in the room were fine, and nodded, saying,
“Everything’s good, thank you, Teacher Ma.”
“Don’t call me Teacher Ma. I’m not much older than you. Just call me Brother Xiao Ma. Other students call me that too,” Ma Zhongming said with a smile.
“Okay, Brother Xiao Ma.”
Qin Tian’s first impression of Ma Zhongming was very good. This young teacher was meticulous in his work, friendly in attitude, and gave off the feeling of a friendly older brother next door.
Ma Zhongming: “Qin Tian, your smart wristband has been connected to the school system. You can check your course schedule, campus map, credit details, and various other sections within the system.”
“Military students receive a monthly subsidy. As a Spiritual Energy User, your subsidy should be around 5,000, but I don’t think this small amount of money will mean much to you.”
Ma Zhongming was preconceived, still believing Qin Tian was from a wealthy family, only that this rich scion had a more stable personality, unlike other Special Warfare Department students who were so ostentatious.
It was a pity that Qin Tian’s strength was too weak, only a first-tier four-star.
After entering the Special Warfare Department, he would inevitably be bullied by those lawless rich second-generation students.
“Qin Tian, remember, the military academy is a place that values rules.”
Ma Zhongming said sternly, “If anyone bullies you, be sure to tell me immediately. The school will get justice for you.”
Bully me?
Do I look easy to bully?
Qin Tian was stunned for a moment, then nodded seriously.
“Thank you, I will keep that in mind.”