At the Snow Bear Base Camp, Nuoqi stared coldly at the electronic screen, displaying the slope scene after the brutal battle. The surviving soldiers stood dazed, so simply sitting down, devoid of fighting spirit, devoid of bloodlust, and devoid of courage. Evidently, they were intimidated by Luo Zheng's fierce strategy. Soldiers being frightened was not just an individual issue but also a matter for an entire army and even a nation.
Nuoqi knew very well that satellites from various countries around the world were monitoring here, surely witnessing this battle, which would beco a lifelong disgrace for himself, a national disgrace, a sha that cannot be washed away even with the enemy's blood. If not even the enemy's blood is spilled, then they will be eternally nailed to the pillar of sha.
"General, the President is enraged, seeing it as a lifelong disgrace, a political blunder. We don't know who leaked this incident, but major dia outlets back ho reported it imdiately, stirring public outrage and causing the military's prestige to plumt. The President has strictly ordered you to find the enemy within a day. According to our intelligence analysis, the opponent is the Ghost, our mortal enemy." An intelligence officer ran up and whispered.
"It's him? Excellent. One day may be short, but it's sufficient. Even if he can run, he won't get far. Mobilize all the troops for a grid search. Even if it's an ant, identify its gender! Anyone who slackens will be executed without rcy." Nuoqi said coldly, seething with murderous intent.
"Yes!" The intelligence officer quickly responded.
"Wait a mont." Nuoqi commanded coldly, prompting the intelligence officer to stop with a face full of curiosity, and then Nuoqi continued, "Notify Cas imdiately to bring his troops quickly. Additionally, conduct a grid search within a fifty-kiloter radius centered on the incident point without leaving any place unchecked. Bring a pack of wolfhounds."
"Yes." The intelligence officer straightened up and quickly responded, going to convey the order to the Information Officer.
The order was quickly transmitted to the searching troops via wireless signal. All troops imdiately moved towards the spot where Luo Zheng appeared. The order's wording was extrely severe, and everyone understood the consequences of this matter. No one dared to be negligent, nor did they dare to delay in the slightest. Elite troops were roaring in on snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, regular troops were rushing, and there were transport aircraft in the sky, creating a stormy situation.
Almost simultaneously, the Fourth Squadron parachuted a helicopter, with Hong ihua leading a few people to greet it. They watched solemnly as the helicopter's rotors slowly stopped. An elderly man in a neatly pressed lieutenant general's uniform, with gray hair but spirited deanor, exuding an air of authority, stepped out. He was Mr. Li, Li Yiming, Lan Xue's grandfather and the helmsman of National Blade.
A colonel and two lieutenant colonels, all senior officers from headquarters, followed behind Mr. Li. Ye Laixiang and others quickly went up to salute. Mr. Li, with a calm expression, glanced over everyone, noticing their faces tired and eyes bloodshot, but their spirits not bad, nodded with satisfaction and said, "To the command center."
Everyone escorted Mr. Li and his entourage to the command center. Mr. Li casually pulled up a chair and sat down, looking at the electronic screen and asked, "What's the situation now?"
"Report, Sir. The Ghost has entered the dense forest. The woods are too dense, so his position hasn't been detected yet. However, the enemy has mobilized all forces to encircle us. So the situation is worriso. It's estimated that the Snow Bear's people could arrive in ten minutes, and with their capabilities, they might find the Ghost." Hong ihua reported gravely.
"You just ntioned that the Ghost hasn't been detected, which ans the enemy might not detect him either. In a sense, that's good news. Tiger King, what's your opinion?" Mr. Li, without changing his expression, continued to watch the electronic screen.
Hong ihua looked at Tiger King, whose brow furrowed, pondering, "It's hard to comnt on this matter."
"Oh? What's your reasoning?" Mr. Li looked at Tiger King with so surprise, his eyes showing so anticipation.
Tiger King knew Mr. Li's relationship with Luo Zheng and Lan Xue, and naturally understood Mr. Li's concern better than anyone, though he maintained his composure, he earnestly explained, "Old friend, you know the Ghost's abilities. As long as he is alone, without distractions, catching him is not easy."
"Do you an the Ghost deliberately hid Lan Xue and then diverted the enemy on his own?" Mr. Li asked, his eyes gleaming with wisdom, growing a little more expectant.
"There's an eighty percent possibility of that, for three reasons." Tiger King explained seriously.
"Let's hear them." Mr. Li asked excitedly, while others perked up their ears.
"First, after retreating from the Snow Bear Base Camp, there were three consecutive days of intense forced marches, covering a hundred kiloters daily, which is extrely difficult in the snow, almost impossible to achieve. Maintaining that is already at the limit, even with a day's rest, but Lan Xue and the Ghost continue to march, exceeding a hundred kiloters each day. The body simply cannot withstand it. I estimate Lan Xue is either ill or exhausted." Tiger King explained earnestly.
"Makes so sense, continue." Mr. Li contemplated and said.
"The second point is Lan Xue's gender. After all, being female, in such icy conditions, the difficulty and pain of forced marches exceed those of males. Males have strong vitality and resistance, females have greater endurance and resilience, but lack sufficient vitality, unable to withstand the cold. Moreover, Lan Xue's original injuries haven't fully healed, increasing the likelihood of her falling ill." Tiger King continued to explain.
"Hmm, that stands to reason, what's the third point?" Mr. Li contemplated and continued to ask.
"The third point is the Ghost's character. If sothing happened to Lan Xue, the Ghost wouldn't head south, nor expose himself, but head north, infiltrating the Snow Bear Base Camp silently like a real ghost, to seek revenge against the mastermind. He might even infiltrate the Arctic Bear Country to assassinate their President. You know the Ghost's character better than I do, don't you?" Tiger King explained seriously.
"Makes sense. These three inferences sufficiently indicate Lan Xue is fine, and the Ghost has rely drawn the enemy away, implying Lan Xue is concealed sowhere nearby. Old friend, your insight is still sharp." Mr. Li said joyfully.
"You're too involved to see clearly." Tiger King said politely.
"Having understood the Ghost's intentions makes things easier. Director Wu and others are already near the border line, where there's no enemy blockade. They're safe. What's the next step? I'd like to hear the opinions of your Fourth Squadron." Mr. Li's face darkened as he looked at Hong ihua and continued.
"Report, Sir. We have requested coordination with our brother units to leave camouflaged Special Forces in the south to continue confusing the enemy and secretly infiltrate to rescue. The Special Forces to the east are also secretly infiltrating. However, the enemy's forces are formidable, and with our limited numbers, we might not be enough. Could we possibly…" Hong ihua quickly explained.
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