Chapter 21: Astonishing Skill Shocks the Audience

  "What kind of job do you want to do?" An Lao suddenly asked Ma Tong.

  "Of course it's making more money!"

  Maybe it's because of his military background that Lao An likes straightforward and honest people. He smiled for the first time in front of Ma Tong, saying: "Haha, you're a down-to-earth kid! Our company, Lingyun Security, is one of the top three private security companies in the country, so our treatment here isn't comparable to other security guards outside. Take that doorman Li Lianxin for example, his basic salary is 3,000 yuan, and at the end of the year, he'll get a bonus based on the company's profits and his performance!"

  Ma thought to himself that he couldn't just be on the same level as Li Lianxin anymore, so he quickly said: "It's pretty good, but I'm not young anymore and have been doing security work for several years. Can't always be a regular security guard, right? So do you think there are any other positions I can take?"

  "Ah? You still have some spirit, there are better-paying jobs available, like the ordinary members of our special task force who earn at least 8,000 a month. And coincidentally, we just had an opening recently. However, you should know my temperament by now - I won't give this position to you just because you're Xiao Qing's friend. Whether or not you get this job depends on your abilities!"

  8,000 a month? That's more than what ordinary office workers earn! I'll just do this then! Ma Tong patted his chest confidently and said: "No problem, that's it, I can do it!"

  An Lao looked at Ma Tong with a profound gaze and smiled: "Alright, you have spirit! But this is a mule, not a horse, we still need to pull it out and take a stroll!"

  Ma Tong is now at the peak of his confidence, and he won't show any weakness: "Just let it go!"

  Ma Tong followed An Lao to a large hall with the words "Special Task Force Training Room" written on the door. The spacious room was equipped with various combat training equipment, and in the center, there was a combat arena. At this time, many young men, although of varying heights, but all possessing robust bronze-colored muscles, were training hard inside: some were practicing with equipment, others were punching sandbags, and still, others were running frantically on treadmills...

  At this time a man of twenty-five or six years old, who was particularly robust in build, noticed An Lao and Ma Tong at the door, and immediately shouted: "Everyone is present, assemble!"

  "Hula!" A burst of light footsteps sounded, and the crowd that was originally practicing with great enthusiasm suddenly stood in two neat rows, making Ma Tong involuntarily sigh at how well-trained these people were. If it were his old brothers, he estimated it would take twice as long!

  The man who started shouting "assemble" at this time roared: "Special duty group should have 20 people, actually 19 people, one person is missing, please instruct An Lao!"

  An Lao then led Ma Tong into the training room and solemnly said to everyone: "At ease!"

  Whoa! Everyone made a uniform motion of taking a slight rest.

  "Great!" An Lao smiled and nodded: "I've seen everyone's efforts! I came today to bring someone to you all," he said, pulling Ma Tong forward. "It's him! He says he is fully capable of filling the vacancy in your special task force, so I brought him here!"

  The old man's words instantly stirred up a huge wave, and although the good discipline did not make anyone utter any sound, those pairs of eyes filled with anger and disdain looking at Ma Tong fully expressed their inner voice: What? Is this scrawny little kid? On what basis does he dare to speak such arrogant words?

  Ma Tong looked at everyone with a bit of surprise, thinking what's going on? Didn't he just want to join them? Was it necessary to look at him with such cannibalistic eyes?

  At this time, the sturdy man who led the way stepped forward and said: "Report!"

  The old man nodded and said: "Speak!"

  A robust man with a voice like a bronze bell said: "I think this person is incapable of serving as the leader of the Special Duty Group! Finished!"

  What? Team leader? Ma Tong finally understood why these people wanted to eat him... Old An, isn't this a scam?

  I never thought of usurping the throne myself!

  "Can't tell if we can handle it or not, gotta see the real thing with our own eyes! Am I right, Tong Meng?"

  Tong Meng looked like that sturdy man, at this time he showed a sinister smile to Ma Tong: "That's right!"

  "Alright, since no one has any objections, I declare that the assessment is starting! An Lao turned to Ma and said: "Ma Tong, what's your specialty? Show it off to everyone now!"

  Ma Tong, who was forced to go on stage, felt a bit helpless. But since he had come, he had to perform well, not only because he had promised Ling Wanqing, but also because of his own dignity as a man, which no longer allowed him to back down!

  Thinking so, Ma Tong smiled and came to the front of a sandbag, saying: "Is anyone willing to help me hold this sandbag?"

  "I'm here!" A member who was not tall, but had exceptionally developed muscles stood up and stood behind the sandbag, gently holding the back edge of the sandbag with both hands.

  Ma Tong kindly reminded: "You'd better use a bit more force!"

  "No way!" The team member's tone was full of disdain: "Even if you're the strongest, you can't kick me down with your kind of strength!"

  Ma Tong sneered inwardly, no longer speaking, and without seeing him make any gestures, he suddenly flew up with a whip kick, heavily striking the sandbag!

  There was only a loud "crack" sound, and the sandbag suddenly swung up like a swing, breaking through the hands of that unsuspecting team member with incredible speed and force, heavily hitting his chest. A massive impact sent him flying backward, screaming in pain!

  Tong Meng, who was beside him, saw that things were not going well and took a swift step forward to catch the team member, thus avoiding another injury. Even so, the severe pain in his chest and abdomen made his forehead sweat profusely, and for a moment he couldn't speak!

  Although An Lao's face was calm on the surface, his wise eyes were flashing with surprise.

  Tong Meng handed that suffering member over to the other members and only then stood in front of Ma Tong, his face filled with anger as he said: "What is this?"

  Ma Tong was secretly pleased in his heart, but on the surface he pretended to be innocent and spread his hands saying: "I reminded him!"

  Tong Mengqiang calmed down and said in a low voice, "I admit that we underestimated you before, but this move can be done by everyone in our group, so it doesn't prove anything!"

  Ma Tong smiled and said with extreme confidence: "Is that so? Trouble you to take a look at that sandbag again!"

  As soon as Ma Tong spoke, everyone including An Lao turned their eyes to the sandbag. As they looked, everyone gasped in shock: a crack over half a foot long had appeared on the spot where Ma Tong's whip had struck, and white sand was pouring out of the gap...

  It is common knowledge that kicking a sandbag or knocking down an unguarded person is not difficult at all. Generally, people who have received special training can do it, and in the Special Forces, everyone can do it. However, wanting to kick through the thick and sturdy leather outer layer of the sandbag is not something that can be achieved just by relying on strength. Because the sandbag is not fixed in one place but is floating around in mid-air, only when the speed of the kick is fast to an unimaginable degree, will there be a possibility of not giving the sandbag's leather layer time to buffer the force, resulting in it bursting!

  It is said that only the founder of Jeet Kune Do, the great martial artist Bruce Lee, has ever achieved it!

  If this kick were to land on a person...

  Everyone's gaze at Ma Tong changed at this moment, from disdainful and dismissive gazes to ones filled with some fear, admiration, and even incredulity!

  An Lao couldn't help but laugh with great pleasure: I knew it, how could Xiao Qing possibly get away with sending someone to cause trouble here? This kid is indeed not simple!