Ten minutes later, everyone disguised themselves, placing weapons and camouflage suits in their backpacks, turning their combat uniforms inside out after dirtying them with black ash, all for survival and the mission. Disrespect for the military uniform was unavoidable in such situations; otherwise, no one would usually do this. They then wrapped their heads and faces with scarves, put on tactical goggles, looking like travelers. Without a word, they left the room and proceeded in the predetermined direction.
On the way, Luo Zheng contacted Lan Xing and learned that the strike at the base had attracted the enemy's attention, abandoning the search for the action team. They were conducting a dragnet around the base. If they hadn't run quickly, they would have been within the search range. The action team had safely evacuated.
As long as the action team was safe, Luo Zheng felt at ease. He quickly left the mountain ridge with everyone and, under Lan Xing's guidance, headed toward the target direction. Along the way, they encountered many people, but everyone only gave them a glance without any suspicion. An hour later, they reached a winding mountain road, where a black business car was waiting by the roadside.
They approached and looked at the license plate; it was indeed the car Lan Xing had arranged to pick them up. The driver jumped out of the car, looked at Luo Zheng and the others suspiciously, and said sothing in the local language. How could they understand? Luo Zheng stepped forward and said in Huaxia Country language, "Mouth containing jade, transforming into ten."
"All the way friendly, welco you." The other party switched to speaking Huaxia language with delight.
The contact code was specially instructed by Lan Xing. The one who ca to et them was a secret intelligence agent, belonging to state security, not from the sa departnt as them, and unfamiliar with each other, connecting solely through the code. "Mouth containing jade" stood for the character "国" (country), "transforming into ten" stood for the character "华" (Hua), together it ant "Hua Country." The phrase "all the way friendly" ant "夏" (Xia), which combined to an Huaxia Country.
With the code confird, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, hurriedly boarded the car. The contact didn't ask any more questions, imdiately jumped into the car, and started driving forward. Along the way, everyone remained silent, closed their eyes to rest. With strong national logistics support, many things no longer needed worrying about, and the person picking them up didn't ask much, concentrating on driving.
An hour later, the car entered a small city and stopped under a residential building. The contact led everyone to the second floor, opened the door, gesturing for everyone to enter, then said, "This is our safe house, fully equipped with daily necessities. If you need anything, just tell , I'll get you so food."
"Get us so casual clothes." Luo Zheng said.
"There are ready-made ones in the wardrobe, feel free to use them." The contact quickly said.
"Alright, you can go." Luo Zheng nodded.
Once the contact left, Luo Zheng asked through an earpiece, "Is the contact reliable?"
"Don't worry, absolutely reliable, at least that's what state security says. He's an undercover agent who has been dormant for five years. If our boss hadn't personally intervened, state security wouldn't have been willing to use him." Lan Xing said.
"Alright, everyone freshen up." Luo Zheng said to Lan Xue, and everyone agreed. Luo Zheng continued, "What's the current situation with the action team? What about the target?"
"The action team is still evacuating, they hijacked a vehicle for transportation, not exposed, temporarily out of danger. The target has been hiding in a temple, hasn't co out, about over a hundred kiloters away from you, surrounded by military protection, at least a battalion. Suggest you rest a day before considering your next move." Lan Xing suggested.
"The target not coming out is ultimately troubleso, with so many guards, launching an attack won't be easy." Luo Zheng pondered and then added, "Find a way to spread rumors in Yin Country, say the State Preceptor is critically ill, could die at any mont. This will certainly draw attention here, considering public opinion, the State Preceptor will definitely co out to refute. That'll be our chance to strike."
"Understood, I'll act right away." Lan Xing quickly responded.
After cutting off communication, Luo Zheng swiftly surveyed the room. The windows could be opened, allowing for a quick escape through the window if necessary. Just the second floor, not a problem. The room was indeed fully equipped with daily necessities, but no weapons. Luo Zheng sat down on the sofa to rest, as everyone took turns freshening up.
Half an hour later, the contact returned bringing a lot of food, which everyone spread out on the table and began to eat. The contact also had so, no one spoke much. Once they were full, resting a bit, the contact stated, "Everyone, the higher-ups mandated to fully cooperate with your actions. Whatever you need, just let know."
"Co pick us up tomorrow morning, specifics will be discussed then." Luo Zheng replied seriously.
"Okay, I'll withdraw first." The contact didn't ask more questions, agreed readily, showing strict discipline.
After the contact left, everyone casually chatted, discussing the assassination plan of the State Preceptor, but lacking intelligence, there were no leads. Each found a place to rest; the continuous operations these days had exhausted a lot of physical strength and energy, indeed requiring a good sleep.
Early the next day, the contact brought breakfast. Everyone filled up, changed into casual clothes, leaving all equipnt in the car trunk, heading straight for the hidden temple target. Along the way, they continued to close their eyes for rest. The journey of over a hundred kiloters took more than three hours, finally arriving at another large city by noon, where the car slowly entered the consulate.
A middle-aged man ca to greet them, glanced at the license plate, asked nothing, gestured for everyone to follow. Luo Zheng knew this was all arranged by Lan Xing; on the road, Lan Xing already conveyed information through the earpiece. With everyone unfamiliar and the tis sensitive, it was better not to show their faces, als and lodging were arranged within the consulate.
The middle-aged man led them to the kitchen, into a private room, where the table was filled with food. Everyone sat down without hesitation to eat. The middle-aged man handed three room cards to them, stating, "Gentlen, these are the room cards. Accommodation is diagonally opposite the kitchen, als are with the card, leave the card in the room when you leave, nothing else needs attention. For any needs, directly contact the kitchen manager to reach ."
"Understood, you're busy." The contact said quietly.
The middle-aged man politely left, and Luo Zheng looked at the contact, asking, "Can we go around the temple area after lunch?"
"Yes, recently, for so reason, rumors of the State Preceptor being critically ill have spread online, many people are going to the temple to burn incense and pray for him. Security has intensified a lot, need to be cautious." The contact quickly replied.
Luo Zheng knew this was Lan Xing's operation taking effect, didn't explain further, looked at everyone, who then tacitly resud eating promptly, and once done, everyone got back into the car, grabbing several pistol magazines from the backpack, driving towards the temple. The thought of possibly seeing the target soon made each one excited, with battle intent brewing and fernting in their hearts.
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