Chapter 36 Keep your promise

Other instructors were watching the commotion from the sidelines.

"Captain, do you think Anxin can handle them this time?"

Most of the students had previously treated this as a joke and hadn't taken the fight seriously.

But now, with so many of them against Anxin alone, anyone who could subdue Anxin would be rewarded with the great temptation of returning to their dormitory for a good sleep. Naturally, everyone became serious.

"I believe Anxin can win."

The captain spoke slowly, giving Anxin his unwavering trust.

"Even if one has some skills, facing a human wave strategy, it's unlikely to be a match for so many," an instructor disagreed.

"What he's trained in is not just a little skill. Although the human wave strategy is effective, Anxin knows how to use his opponents' strength against them, cleverly causing them to fight each other! Escaping military training seems unlikely."

The captain chuckled softly, focusing his attention on discerning every move Anxin made.

The instructor grunted, "I didn't expect even the captain to miss judgement sometimes."

At that moment, all the classmates, including a few girls, charged towards Anxin.

Anxin took a deep breath and fully entrusted his body to the instinctive techniques of his subconscious.

Despite the ferocity of the charging classmates, they lacked coordination and even the sense of unity, often only realizing to attack after one had already fallen.

Anxin directly dismantled their current deterrent from within.

Ducking and weaving, Li Tao's punch landed straight on Ye An's face.

Ye An fell to the ground, stars in his eyes, cursing, "Li Tao, can't you aim before you hit?"

Li Tao awkwardly waved his hand.

Such a clichéd tactic, yet effective.

The attacks that landed on Anxin were few and far between, mostly resulting in classmates hitting each other.

For a while, besides the sounds of the attack, there were apologies directed at other classmates.

In just half an hour, Anxin had resolved all the classmates.

He leaned against a tree, panting heavily.

Although he could win this bout, it was anything but easy.

After all, the human wave strategy is often the most effective and potent form of attack!

Countless ants can still shake an elephant, let alone over forty classmates against him alone.

Fortunately, these classmates had already exhausted their energy during military training; otherwise, it might have been uncertain who the ultimate winner would be.

After Anxin knocked down everyone, the instructor was thoroughly shocked.

Anxin's skills definitely make him a promising candidate for military service. No wonder the captain, disregarding the rules, came straight over to invite Anxin. If he had known about Anxin's abilities, he too might have been unable to resist, ignoring all conditions just to invite Anxin.

Shocked, the instructor still remembered to maintain order, clearing his throat before speaking slowly, "It seems none of you are a match for Anxin alone. Now I declare..."

Before the instructor could finish his sentence, Anxin suddenly raised his hand.

"Wait, instructor. I haven't resolved all the classmates yet!"

The instructor paused, puzzled. With so few classmates still standing, Anxin's victory was beyond dispute. What did Anxin mean by this?

Anxin strode confidently to one of the barely standing girls and said, "Punch me!"

Confused, the girl did as told.

After the punch, Anxin clutched his chest and fell, "No, I'm too weak. Surprisingly defeated by a girl. It seems the instructor must honor our agreement and exempt us all from military training."

The instructor stood frozen. The numerous attacks hadn't brought Anxin down, yet this insignificant punch supposedly defeated him? Who would believe that?

Yet, he couldn't refute Anxin's claim; it was a blatantly obvious stratagem!

Not only did Anxin gain face for himself, but he also won the favor of his classmates.

Their exemption from military training was all thanks to Anxin.

From the start, Anxin must have planned all his moves. Such tactics and ideas are indeed rare.

Seeing the instructor hesitate, Anxin added, "The instructor wouldn't want to break his promise, right?"

At this, all the classmates turned to glare at the instructor menacingly.

Beaten by Anxin, they now harbored unvented anger.

If the instructor reneged, they were ready to cause trouble!

Military training lasts a whole month, and exemption would not only allow bragging rights but crucially spare them from exhausting runs on the drill field.

The instructor coughed, somewhat powerlessly saying, "Military training is meant for strengthening bodies and minds, for your own good!"

Even as he said this, the instructor felt somewhat embarrassed.

Back in his college days, he too had tried every means to dodge military training.

"No matter what, we've fulfilled our part of the deal, and now it's the instructor's turn," the classmates insisted relentlessly, showing no mercy in their logic.

The instructor deeply regretted his impulsive promise, not fully in control of the military training decisions.

If he let the entire class off, the captain would be the first to hold him accountable.

As the instructor found himself in a difficult position, the captain silently approached and issued a command.

"Since you've won, you don't need to participate in further military training. But don't come over here like Anxin to show off; if you're spotted near the drill field, I'll assume you want to continue training."

A word carries weight, and they wouldn't risk tarnishing their sacred image among the classmates for this issue alone.

However, Anxin's conspicuous behavior in seeking attention was too noticeable, making it uncomfortable for others to simply watch.

"And double your extra training," the captain added with a tone of disappointment in the instructor's handling of the situation.

Originally letting one student skip military training was manageable, but now with all students excused due to the instructor's bold promise...

"Captain, captain, this isn't my fault. How was I to know Anxin was so cunning, setting me up behind my back?"

The instructor defended himself innocently.

He even felt as if he had been thoroughly outwitted by Anxin.