The military doctor's words made everyone bow their heads in embarrassnt. Zhang Hao looked towards Luo Zheng awkwardly and said, "Young man, we misunderstood you. We are doctors and not used to the military style, which inevitably caused so misunderstandings. Little Wuo, who used to be a military doctor, understands you. Let's put this behind us. We'll follow your orders, alright?"
"I have sothing to say to everyone." Luo Zheng turned around, ca in front of everyone, and began speaking once he saw all eyes were on him: "Yu Xin is soone you all know. Three years ago, when you were taken hostage, a unit spent more than a month searching, half of them nearly wiped out. One of them is the person I just sent out on guard duty."
"You all worked hard. What is it you want to say?" Zhang Hao asked politely.
"He is Yu Xin's fiancé." Luo Zheng said calmly.
"What?" Everyone exclaid in surprise.
"One thing you don't know is that he just returned from a mission, nearly lost his life on the battlefield. The organization gave him a two-month leave, but when he heard about your situation, he ca right away, canceling his leave. His injuries haven't fully healed and now you've safely returned, but his fiancée's fate is uncertain. He must bear the pain and agony to escort you to safety. Think about it."
"I understand. If it were , I would ignore everyone and continue searching." The military doctor looked at everyone and echoed: "Therefore, we should follow their command. Only by uniting can we have a chance to return alive. I haven't wanted to stay here another mont for three years now."
"Understood, rest assured, we'll follow your lead." Zhang Hao said earnestly.
"To rescue you, we fought all afternoon. Those injured are our doing; you probably have so idea of how many enemy casualties there were. After distracting the enemy, we sneaked into the cave overnight to get you out. He went back to kill enemies, wielding a knife and slaughtering dozens, just to tell you that you can trust us. If we can get you out, we can get you back. But if you don't cooperate and follow orders, sorry, I won't risk everyone's lives for one person. So, prepare for hardships. As long as you're alive and have breath left, hold on. Think of your families." Luo Zheng continued calmly, thinking of Ghost Hand's fiancée and feeling burdened, his eyes filled with worry.
"Alright, everyone heard that? We won't abandon anyone, but we can't jeopardize the group for one person. If you want to survive, it depends on everyone. This is a battlefield; obeying orders and following command is the premise for survival. Anyone disagree?" Zhang Hao said solemnly.
"No." Everyone said in a low voice.
Luo Zheng saw everyone's thoughts align and felt relieved. As long as everyone's united, things will get easier later. But thinking of Hariri's ruthlessness and cunning, if the pursuers co, no one will get away, he couldn't help but furrow his brows and activate the signal device.
After waiting for a while, the satellite connection succeeded. Luo Zheng moved to a secluded area and said through the earpiece, "The people have been rescued, but we're missing Yu Xin and a doctor nad Zhong Hai. They were apparently taken by Hariri to treat soone and haven't returned. Please locate my position imdiately."
"Understood." Lan Xing's voice sounded in the earpiece, and after a while, Lan Xing continued, "Location confird, but it's too dark to see, what's your situation?"
"Sheltering from rain in the woods, temporarily resting." Luo Zheng quickly followed up, "Imdiately investigate surrounding tribes and find those who have a grudge against Hariri. We need their help to escape, and may pay a certain price, but it'll ensure we quickly get out of danger. After everyone's safe, we need to find Yu Xin."
"Understood, hold on." Lan Xing quickly agreed.
"Trading with tribes is simple; just offer them direct benefits. They like three things: weapons, selling diamonds, and dicine. Let them choose; I'll report to the higher-ups for support, shouldn't be a big issue. The dical team must return ho safely." Hong ihua's voice ca through the earpiece.
Understood." Luo Zheng agreed.
"Are you alright?" Lan Xue's voice sounded through the earpiece.
"We're fine. Haven't found Yu Xin. Ghost Hand is emotionally unstable, fighting enemies desperately, but his knife skills have broken through, and his abilities improved much, yet he still won't rest without finding Yu Xin. So, we must first get the dical team to safety and then figure a way to escape. By the way, bring Mountain Eagle Team over." Luo Zheng explained seriously, aware of Lan Xue's temperant, and thought directness would work better with her.
"Understood, we'll co as soon as possible." Lan Xue readily agreed.
"Bring Snow Leopard too. He must be frustrated staying at ho; others are unnecessary, too many people aren't aningful." Luo Zheng continued to instruct.
Lan Xue had just agreed when Lan Xing excitedly exclaid, "Brother-in-law, found them, Basto Tribe, a tribe similar in strength to Hariri's, mortal enemies, frequent battles with mutual losses, neither can gain an upper hand. It's fifty kiloters north to reach their territory. I'll send the coordinates to your phone."
"Fifty kiloters?" Luo Zheng exclaid in delight, "No problem, send it over right away."
"But the route is mountainous, difficult terrain, possible? Fifty kiloters is direct, detouring would be over one hundred kiloters." Lan Xing quickly explained.
"No problem, we must go directly, escaping while enemies haven't caught up. There are about four hours until daylight, overnight trek increases chances of success." Luo Zheng responded excitedly.
After the talk ended, Luo Zheng felt the phone vibrating, imdiately checked, confird the coordinates, and quickly arrived before the dical team, explaining the situation once more and adding, "Terrain rough along the way, help each other out, it's our only chance, detour risks enemies catching up, we must escape before they do."
"No problem, we understand, and will listen to you." Zhang Hao promptly assured on behalf of the dical team.
"Everyone prepare, we move imdiately." Luo Zheng nodded in agreent, while calling Ghost Hand back via the earpiece, looking deep into the stormy night with a glint of confidence erging from his stern gaze. As long as there's hope, even just a sliver, morale can't be an issue. Losing hope is the worst thing on the battlefield.
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