After obtaining Jackson's location, Luo Zheng quickly hung up the phone and signaled everyone to knock out the entire family of the Minister of Defense, tying them up with ropes. Intimidation to extract a confession is one thing, but indiscriminate killing of innocents is another. As a soldier, Luo Zheng doesn't mind killing for the country and the mission, but he absolutely won't slaughter defenseless innocents. He dialed Lan Xing's number and asked Lan Xing to track down the location Jackson ntioned.
Quickly, news ca from Lan Xing's side. The location Jackson ntioned was quiet, with no signs of combat. Luo Zheng saw that everyone had tied the hostages properly and had given the Minister of Defense simple first aid for bleeding, and was about to order a retreat when he saw Ghost Hand approaching with a strange look on his face. Luo Zheng was taken aback and asked, "Did you find sothing?"
"Apart from handling a large amount of cash and gold jewelry, we also found a secret docunt. Take a look." Ghost Hand handed a docunt to Luo Zheng.
Luo Zheng took it, opened it, and was surprised to find it was a blueprint for an aircraft carrier power system. After carefully flipping through a few pages and confirming its authenticity, he looked at Ghost Hand with eyes full of joy. This was a valuable find that could speed up the developnt of the national aircraft carrier. He quickly put the docunt away and handed it to Lan Xue, saying, "Keep this docunt safe and make sure no one sees it."
"Hmm?!" Lan Xue responded noncommittally, took it over, and opened it to have a look. Her face also changed dramatically. Although she couldn't understand the blueprint, the textual explanations and detailed data clearly proved its worth. Lan Xue imdiately realized the importance of the drawings and solemnly agreed to keep them safe.
"Pack up the gold and silver jewelry and cash for to take away," Luo Zheng said excitedly. Terrorists should have the deanor of terrorists. If we find good things, we shouldn't be suspected of our identity. Besides, the Fourth Squadron isn't well-off. With these treasures, solving the pension issues becos easier.
Ghost Hand replied affirmatively, taking people to gather everything. Three minutes later, everyone ca out carrying bundles and boxes. As they all arrived outside, Luo Zheng glanced at the small cars parked in the parking lot and said to Snow Leopard, "Go find the keys. Having these cars will make it much easier for us to return to the city." The cars had license plates from the Ministry of Defense. Who would dare to intercept the Minister of Defense's car?
Understanding, Snow Leopard answered and took a couple of people back to quickly find the car keys, opening a few vehicles. Everyone got into the cars and placed the gathered items in the trunk. Luo Zheng also got into a car, and Ghost Hand eagerly ca over to drive. Everyone headed toward the city.
On the road, everyone was silent, each lost in their thoughts. Although the raid got so decent results and obtained so intelligence, the information wasn't ideal. The only good thing was the aircraft carrier power system design blueprint. Luo Zheng could feel Lan Xue's heavy heart and gave a helpless smile, saying, "Don't worry. There'll be a way. The information they provided may not be true. I feel there's a high likelihood of deception. Uncle Lan is just an ordinary person and doesn't need to be held in the Dark Prison. It seems Jackson deceived us on purpose."
"At the ti, it didn't make sense for him to deceive us," Lan Xue sighed and said, "We can only act before the people are moved. However, with this scare, it won't be easy to save him. Do you have any ideas?"
"Hard to say. It depends on the specific situation. Our intelligence is still too limited. If he really is in the Dark Prison, we'll have to capture hostages for an exchange. Rescue would be difficult; as you know about that place," Luo Zheng said helplessly.
"I've heard of it. No one has ever co out once they go in. Many have tried to attack the prison to rescue people, but to no avail. No one has succeeded," Lan Xue said in a low voice, her face full of resentnt, with deep worry in her eyes.
"Yes, I've heard about that place too. You're right; we have to act in advance. Soon, the Special Service Bureau will act. They might not move the captives imdiately. There should be an opportunity. Let's wait for Lan Xing's news," Luo Zheng said, feeling helpless.
As they spoke, the phone rang. Luo Zheng picked it up and saw it was Lan Xing calling. He quickly answered and heard Lan Xing say, "They're fighting. It looks like there are many people. They're attacking quickly, and there's a lot of resistance, but they're falling back step by step. I'm worried they might harm my dad in desperation."
"That won't happen, rest assured. The Sam Country Special Service Bureau will definitely not allow them to do that. Speaking of counterterrorism abilities, Sam Country is pretty good and has a lot of experience in rescues," Luo Zheng comforted, though he himself didn't fully believe it. If the Minister of Defense wasn't lying earlier, it ans the opposition is the KGB, which has a notorious reputation.
"Hopefully," Lan Xing said helplessly, with a hint of sorrow.
"Keep a close watch on them. If Sam Country succeeds, they will surely take the person away. You must follow them closely. Report any developnts imdiately. We're on our way to see if we have an opportunity to act," Luo Zheng coldly instructed. His gaze out the window beca sharp.
A checkpoint with police checks appeared ahead. Ghost Hand gave a reminder. Seeing Luo Zheng didn't respond, he steeled himself and drove forward. Soon, they arrived near the checkpoint. Upon seeing the license plate, a policeman imdiately stepped forward, making guiding gestures to signal Ghost Hand into a specific lane.
Seeing this, Ghost Hand was overjoyed, quickly turned the steering wheel, and drove over. The convoy followed closely behind. Seeing the license plates, the police did not intercept and let them pass. Everyone smoothly went through the checkpoint, speeding towards the city on the highway. Ghost Hand excitedly shouted, "Brother, our luck is unmatched. It seems that the old fellow didn't have a chance to report us, or we'd surely be exposed."
"Maybe, but good luck won't last long. The Minister of Defense will probably report soon. Stop at the intersection ahead. We can't use these cars any longer. Let's hijack another vehicle and just knock people out. Head to the combat zone," Luo Zheng instructed.
"Understood," Ghost Hand replied, driving a short distance ahead, just in ti to see a minibus approaching. He had a bright idea, quickly turned the steering wheel to block the road, and honked the horn to alert the people coming from ahead, also giving a heads-up to their group behind.
The minibus stopped, and the driver, a burly man, got out angrily, hurling abuses. Ghost Hand got out and approached, delivering a karate chop that knocked the driver out, then dragged him to the roadside. Signaling, Luo Zheng ordered through the earpiece, "Everyone out, change vehicles and leave."
"Yes," everyone responded understandingly, got out, opened the trunk, took out weapons and supplies, and quickly rushed onto the minibus. Ghost Hand jumped into the driver's seat, quickly reversing, turning around, and speeding towards the combat destination once everyone was seated.
"Everyone, check your weapons, prepare for combat," Luo Zheng's cold voice transmitted through the earpiece to everyone. They answered affirmatively, checking their weapons and loading bullets into the empty magazines. With neon lights flashing on the street, they appeared somber and aggressive, like hungry wolves.
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