The first ray of sunlight finally broke through the layers of black mist, bringing light to the horizon, as if the vast black curtain was set ablaze. This light grew larger and rapidly spread out, battling the endless darkness for the sky. In no ti, the darkness retreated, and day broke!
The red sun rose, casting its warm glow over the vast forest, as if draping it in a splendid robe of clouds. Leaves danced with the wind, birds chirped joyously on branches, seemingly welcoming the sunrise. The forest, quiet through the night, suddenly beca lively, even the team resting in a wooded hillside began to rise one by one, waking each other up and speaking in low voices.
Under a tree on one side of the team, Luo Zheng watched this scene quietly, not moving, but instead turning on the signal device to contact Lan Xue. The satellite signal quickly connected, and gunfire and explosions were heard in the earpiece, along with Lan Xue's breathless voice shouting: "We're retreating northwest. The enemy's pursuit force is about a thousand, but it's not a big problem, don't worry, the people Madela wanted have been rescued, thirteen in total, both adults and children, confird."
"Understood, be careful." Luo Zheng was stunned, imdiately concerned, and quickly advised.
"Don't worry, no problem at all." Lan Xue said confidently.
Luo Zheng knew Lan Xue's capability, and also knew the combat ability of the Mountain Eagle Team. There would be no problem dealing with Hariri's n; if they couldn't fight, they would run. If it weren't for carrying the rescued people, they wouldn't be chased and attacked at all. Just then Bar ca over, and Luo Zheng quickly turned off the signal device.
"It's daylight; the enemy has retreated, what should we do next?" Bar ca over, squatting in front of Luo Zheng and asking seriously, with a hint of respect in his voice. Last night's battle was a profound lesson for Bar, and he clearly realized his shortcomings and didn't act on his own will anymore.
"When will your n arrive?" Luo Zheng asked concernedly.
"They can arrive in an hour." Bar quickly replied.
"It's too late then, are you daring enough to take on a big deal?" Luo Zheng's expression turned stern as he spoke seriously.
"A big deal, what do you an? How confident are you?" Bar asked cautiously.
"My people attacked Hariri's valley last night. Hariri sent nearly a thousand to pursue, moving northwest. If you're daring, we can wipe out these thousand n. By then, all your n can change outfits. If we capture half, you'll make a huge profit." Luo Zheng tempted, although Lan Xue said it was fine, Luo Zheng was still worried and decided to provide support. Pulling in Bar would significantly increase success chances.
"Nearly a thousand?" Bar hesitated with a bitter smile.
Luo Zheng saw Bar's reluctance, thought about it, and understood. Hariri himself was a rcenary, so the tribal force's training naturally surpassed other tribal forces and was much stronger. Bar's tribal force had not received professional training, so their combat effectiveness was relatively weaker. If not for their firm fighting spirit, they'd have been defeated by Hariri already. His hesitation was understandable.
"You're worried about being implicated if you can't beat them, right?" Luo Zheng said bluntly, serious-faced, seeing Bar's undeniable faint smile. He continued: "We have four advantages. First, in their haste, the enemy's pursuit force didn't carry much ammunition. Second, my people will circle them to exhaust them. Third, we'll find a suitable place to ambush, attack unexpectedly, just like last night's battle. Fourth, my people will take out over twenty percent of their forces, leaving them seven to eight hundred when we arrive, while you have a thousand. Think carefully, isn't victory certain with these four advantages?"
"Huh?" Bar looked at Luo Zheng, full of shock, captivated by Luo Zheng's strategic deanor and foresight, his eyes began to shine. Upon careful thinking, he realized that listening to Luo Zheng always brought benefits, but not doing so led to losses, as seen in last night's chase. Resolute, he said, "Alright, I'll follow your lead, what's the plan?"
"We'll march quickly northwest. The team has rested overnight, stamina isn't a major issue. The others will change routes, heading northwest too, we'll rendezvous midway. Any problems?" Luo Zheng said seriously, elated internally. With Bar's n along, taking down this enemy force was very possible, easing future actions.
"Alright, I'll give orders imdiately." Bar agreed wholeheartedly.
"Tell the troops to eat dry rations, we'll move out in five minutes." Luo Zheng advised. Bar agreed and left quickly. Luo Zheng glanced at Ghost Hand, who was calmly observing the situation, and nodded understandingly. Luo Zheng then said to Madela beside him: "Your people have been rescued, thirteen in total, both adults and children, confird."
"Really? That's wonderful." Madela exclaid with joy upon hearing this, looking at Luo Zheng gratefully with a smile. With his people rescued, a weight was lifted off Madela's chest, and he felt at ease, saying seriously: "You kept your word. No need for thanks, the upcoming battle is where you'll see my performance. I'll follow your orders without contest."
"We're brothers who fought side by side, no need for formalities." Luo Zheng replied with a smile.
At this ti, Bar brought so jerky, and the three of them shared it. After finishing, the team set off, marching briskly northwest. Luo Zheng anwhile opened the signal device to contact Lan Xing, confirming direction and route to avoid mistakes and kept in constant contact with Lan Xue to stay updated on the battle situation.
An hour later, Bar's thousand-strong force arrived, uniting with Luo Zheng's and continuing the march. With these thousand reinforcents, Luo Zheng's confidence greatly increased, but thinking about the lack of news from Zhong Hai and Yu Xin, he glanced at Ghost Hand, seeing his solemn face on the march, and sighed quietly, sending silent blessings in his heart.
Marching quickly, by noon they arrived at a Mountain Ridge. The forest was dense, and the air beca muggy, like being in a steam cooker, indicating possible rain. The team stopped to rest at the Mountain Ridge, and Luo Zheng climbed to a vantage point on the ridge, raising the sniper scope to survey the surrounding terrain.
According to Lan Xing's description, Lan Xue was already leading the pursuers back, only about three hours away. Luo Zheng had to quickly find an ambush spot and prepare for the ambush. Bar hurried over, sweating profusely, his face flushed red, clearly unaccustod to so much exertion, panting as he said: "Should the team rest here and recover?"
"Yes, let everyone rest assured for two hours, we'll act after two hours," Luo Zheng said seriously. Lan Xue needed three hours to arrive, and resting the team for two hours to recover so energy, then taking an hour for ambush preparations was perfect timing.
Bar responded and went off; Luo Zheng, observing the terrain, had his stern face gradually breaking into a smile, feeling a surge of determination. An ambush plan ford in his mind.
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