After reaching an agreent with Bar, the treatnt improved significantly. Bar imdiately arranged for more supplies to be sent to everyone. The doctors who were roasting lamb in their room could clearly feel this difference, knowing the negotiations were successful, they all secretly sighed with relief. When they saw Luo Zheng returning alone, they all stood up, eyes filled with respect, and nodded with gratitude, smiling to show their appreciation. Zhang Hao ca up and solemnly said, "Brother, you've worked hard."
"It's my duty, don't be so formal. I promised I'd safely bring you back and I will. Stay here for a few days, recover from your injuries. If possible, help treat the locals. I've arranged everything that follows. We three need to head out for a few days to rescue Zhong Hai and Yu Xin, then we'll all withdraw back to the country. Any questions?" Luo Zheng seriously looked towards everyone and said.
"No problem, we trust you." Zhang Hao said seriously, and the others nodded in agreent. Luo Zheng had led everyone here at great personal risk, demonstrating he could be trusted, what else was there not to believe?
"Then thank you all." Luo Zheng said gratefully, gave a knowing look to Ghost Hand and Madela, and walked outside. The two understood and followed him.
Outside, Luo Zheng looked at Madela and spoke in English, "I managed to persuade Bar. They will send troops to help, on the condition that our people win the battles. They'll only step in at the final mont, and all the spoils belong to them. They'll release people, so it counts as a deal. You can go with us or stay. Regardless of the choice, I will bring back the people you want to rescue."
"I must go with you; it's my mission to accomplish myself." Madela said seriously, his face turning red as if Luo Zheng had insulted his dignity.
Luo Zheng shrugged and said, "Alright, let's go together." Then he looked at Ghost Hand.
Ghost Hand nodded knowingly and asked, "When do we leave?"
"After sleeping, we depart the morning after tomorrow. Our people will arrive tomorrow, just in ti. Everyone's tired and needs a good rest to recharge for the fight." Luo Zheng instructed, seeing the two nod, he walked inside where everyone seed to be waiting for him.
"When will you leave?" Zhang Hao asked.
"Tomorrow morning." Luo Zheng replied honestly.
"Good, speed is crucial, the sooner the better." Zhang Hao said understandingly.
"Rest assured, the country didn't know of your existence before, but now they do, they won't abandon you. Even if we don't return, others will co to rescue you. It's only a matter of ti. The people here wouldn't dare do anything, they can't afford to cross our country." Luo Zheng said confidently, looking towards everyone.
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces relaxed considerably, and they secretly sighed in relief. Luo Zheng exchanged a few words with everyone, then lay down at random to rest. After all, the journey had exhausted him, and the ntal strain from dealing with Bar was draining. Before long, he fell asleep.
When Luo Zheng woke up, it was already the next morning. Bar had arranged for breakfast to be delivered, which everyone casually ate. Then, they saw Bar approaching with his n. When Luo Zheng noticed Bar looking as if he was ready for battle, he imdiately understood. Standing up, he seriously glanced at everyone who looked towards him silently, with respectful eyes. Luo Zheng felt warm inside, smiled, and said, "Everyone take care, we'll be back soon."
"You all be careful." Zhang Hao said gratefully, and everyone got up to see them off.
"Let's go." Luo Zheng, disliking farewells, turned around and said to Bar. Bar nodded indifferently, and everyone walked outside. At the wooden cabin's entrance, soone delivered their weapons. Luo Zheng retrieved his sniper rifle but found it lacking ammunition.
Then, an ard man ca over with a bag. Bar handed it to Luo Zheng, saying, "These are 12.7 caliber machine-gun bullets suitable for your sniper rifle, that's all there is, make do with them."
Luo Zheng looked inside, confirming they were sniper rifle bullets, smiled, and said, "Thanks then." He proceeded to load the bullets into the pockets on his tactical bullet-proof vest.
The three were quickly ard and ready. Luo Zheng turned to the doctors standing by the cabin door, his deanor softening, said: "Everyone take care. Stay here in peace, we'll be back in a few days."
"Take care." The dical team said gratefully.
The team set off, and upon reaching the open fields, saw Bar had gathered nearly a thousand people, densely packed, all with weapons, expression sternly looking ahead, eyes unusually steadfast. Luo Zheng saw that although this force's equipnt was average, their resolve was strong. They wouldn't retreat in battle, he sighed in relief knowing this strength could greatly assist in future matters.
Suddenly, Bar said, "These are the elite forces of our tribe. Just so you know, without opportunity, I won't deploy them. aning, they can only gather at the border and cannot cross international boundaries. I'll lead a portion to accompany you and deploy more when the timing is right."
"Fine." Luo Zheng replied nonchalantly, once aboard his war chariot, many things beco beyond control. As for the battle chance, once Lan Xue and others arrive, Luo Zheng believes it won't be a problem, only a matter of ti.
Bar knew this too but couldn't resist the allure of expansion. If he could annex the Hariri Tribe, the Basto Tribe would beco the largest tribe within a thousand kiloters, paving the way to beco the leading warlord of the East by consolidating surrounding tribes.
Driven by this ambition, even knowing the dangers, Bar decided to gamble with Luo Zheng. Worst case, he loses so n and retreats. With the dical team at hand, he could extort compensation benefits, ensuring the deal isn't a loss. After confirming the collaboration's premise and foundation, Bar confidently ordered his troops to advance.
Luo Zheng glanced at the multitude of ard personnel and signaled Ghost Hand and Madela to follow, trailing the troops. Bar, with so entourage, accompanied Luo Zheng, who knew Bar was watching him, but shrugged and said, "Your forces' equipnt is too antiquated, Hariri's has all the good stuff. After this battle, your n could replace all their gear with new ones, doubling their combat power."
"That depends on your capabilities." Bar said casually, but inwardly tempted.
Ghost Hand glanced at Bar disdainfully, said nothing, but his gaze at the front carried more expectancy, silently clenching his fists. Saving his fiancée hinged on this opportunity.
Luo Zheng sensed Ghost Hand's change, patted his shoulder. Ghost Hand nodded knowingly, both looked toward the horizon, their eyes gradually becoming sharp and full of battle intent.
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