"The only information technology unit in Yue Country, established for five years, spent three years training in Sam Country, and in just two years after returning, they've elevated Yue's information technology significantly, almost catching up with ours. Each of them is a national treasure-level figure in their country. Wow, you've managed to grab over thirty national treasures at once. You're rich," Lan Xing laughed and said, "Big tycoon, just a friendly reminder, the pursuers are closing in. Also, many troops from the base are pursuing you, the ones in the front seem well-equipped, likely Special Forces from Sam Country, be careful and return safely, I'm waiting for my share of the spoils."
"Hmph, I'm worth over thirty national treasures, how could anything happen to ? Just wait, I'll give you a few national treasure-level rewards when I return. For now, could you help check the surroundings so we don't get surrounded?" Ghost Hand said with disdain, exuding confidence, while gesturing to the team to speed up.
With the speed of Ghost Hand and others, no average person could catch up in this forest. Everyone ran swiftly, climbed over the hill in front, and rushed towards the valley below, when Lan Xing's voice ca again: "Big tycoon, it's confird that the ones pursuing you are the Pot Lid Head Special Warfare Group, probably Jackson's team, with nearly a thousand auxiliary forces, surrounding you from three sides. You're in trouble, run for it."
"No problem, watch how big brother shakes them off," Ghost Hand said nonchalantly, but his expression turned serious as he glanced at the squad and signaled.
Understanding each other, everyone quickened their pace and rushed down to the canyon, where a river appeared in front. The river was rushing, but without hesitation, everyone jumped into the river, swimming quickly downstream while scattering. Not long after, a roaring sound was heard ahead — it was a waterfall. No one stopped swimming, in fact, they swam vigorously towards the waterfall.
Soon, they arrived at the mouth of the waterfall. The waterfall wasn't deep, the rocks below were visible, but the current was fast. Everyone struggled to paddle, skillfully grabbing the end of the special rope that was prepared beforehand, quickly wrapping it around their hand. The other end of the rope was tied to a sturdy rock on the cliff edge.
"Ah—!" Everyone grabbed the rope, their bodies being washed away by the water, let out excited shouts, though it was barely audible over the roaring waterfall.
Everyone fell with the current, hands gripping the rope tightly. When the rope reached its end, inertia sent their bodies crashing into the cliff edge, breaking through the falling waterfall, and colliding with the edge of the cliff. They quickly grabbed onto protruding rocks, stabilized themselves, and took big gasps of air, feeling a thrilling sense of survival.
After a while, everyone exchanged glances and laughed. This life-threatening thod was unbelievably thrilling; a slight mistake could have sent them falling below, a hundred ters down onto jagged rocks, with a ninety percent chance of dying.
When Luo Zheng had earlier advised them to find a safe hiding spot, Ghost Hand and others had scouted the area, discovering this cliff waterfall. Initially, they hoped for a hidden cave beneath the waterfall, but it was just a pile of strange rocks. Then, a teammate suggested a crazy idea to hide on the cliffs above, which Ghost Hand approved. They had skilled climbers go up to check and secure ropes on the cliff as an escape plan.
This wild and daring plan was indeed the best hiding spot. With tens of thousands searching, who would think to look on the cliffs within the waterfall? Even if they thought of it, checking it would be perilous, and doing so wouldn't be just any regular army - a feat that even Special Forces from Pot Lid Head couldn't achieve. They might trace with the waterfall's flow instead; a hundred ters high cliff wasn't impossible for seasoned Special Forces to leap.
"Brothers, that was exhilarating. I never thought I'd escape with such a thod one day," Ghost Hand yelled out excitedly, though his voice was drowned by the waterfall.
Others were equally excited, standing on protruding rocks of the cliff, cleaning their weapons. The weapons had taken in water, and without proper cleaning, firing them could lead to a misfire. Ghost Hand also began cleaning his weapon. About ten minutes later, they saw through the waterfall that a large group of pursuers appeared downstream, each vigilant and looking around. So gazed towards the waterfall, but it was too large and rapid to see who was hiding behind it.
Ghost Hand gestured for everyone to point their guns downwards, to avoid sniper scope reflection exposing them. Each wore a camouflage suit, blending into the black-brown cliff behind, making detection nearly impossible unless up close. Ghost Hand watched the searching enemy calmly, not spotting the so-called Pot Head, feeling puzzled when a squad dashed in swiftly, prompting aides from Yue Country's officers to avoid their path.
Soon, Ghost Hand discerned that this squad indeed resembled people from Sam Country. He swiftly signaled everyone to remain still, to avoid alerting the enemy. Pot Lid Head troops were unlike regular Yue Country soldiers; they had a sharp sense for danger. None of the team was foolish, each leaning close to the cliff, remaining motionless, even avoiding looking at the target, lest their nace be inadvertently exposed, alerting the foe.
With his eyes slightly closed, Ghost Hand reined in his murderous intent, glimpsing the squad with his peripheral vision. Discovering two were heading upstream towards the waterfall, while others were moving downstream along the river, Ghost Hand was startled but, seeing his teammates well hidden, he felt relieved.
The two upstream-searching Pot Lid Head warriors reached the pool, scanning around, and even checked behind the waterfall. Behind lay jagged rocks, and above were large overhanging stones, making Ghost Hand and others invisible to them. The two exchanged a look and withdrew swiftly, continuing their search downward with the river. Before long, the rest of the search units followed Pot Lid Head's direction.
Seeing this, Ghost Hand sighed in relief, chuckled, waited for about ten more minutes, confirming the enemy wouldn't return before signaling a retreat. Cautiously, everyone shifted their bodies, arrived at the edge of a protruding rock, jumped down in one move, landing accurately in the pool.
The protruding rock was about thirty-odd ters from the pool, blocking the view from below, yet it was the best platform for their escape. Everyone landed safely in the pool, quickly swam ashore, and dove into the forest, stopping at a chosen spot to check their weapons for any malfunctions.
Ghost Hand said through the headset, "We've escaped safely, what's the situation now?"
"Where did you hide to escape?" Lan Xing asked in surprise, "We saw you washed down the waterfall, didn't see you leave, and the signal was cut off. Is it really you?"
"Is that not ? You're talking to my ghost now," Ghost Hand responded grumpily.
"Now I know for sure it's you, had worried for nothing. Snow Bear has done an even bigger job, no other updates for now," Lan Xing retorted with a laugh.
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