Strongest Soldier King Chapter 641 641: The Bandits Return

Out at sea, a red sun slowly rose, illuminating the sky with a glorious dawn. The sea surface sparkled with waves rhythmically dancing in the wind. It was a gently blowing sea breeze, serene and refreshing. Luo Zheng stared fixedly at the approaching ard boat, feeling as if he had fallen into an icy cave. The ard boat was full of ard personnel sporting guns and wearing black masks that only revealed their eyes, which emitted a cold and indifferent light, like bloodthirsty wolves.

"What is this?" Ghost Hand exclaid in surprise.

"Damn, it's those robbers. Guys, I need you to organize the tourists to head into the mountains imdiately, just in case." Luo Zheng spoke with a grave expression, his eyes burning intensely as he locked onto the approaching ard boat, a look of deep concern on his face, his fists clenched so tightly that the veins on his arms appeared like wriggling earthworms.

Ghost Hand and the others gave Luo Zheng a deep look, then, seeing the urging gesture from Lan Xue, they hesitated no longer. They quickly ran to act, and the tourists, too, noticed the boat. At first, they were cheerful, with many running to the beach and cheering. But, upon realizing it was an ard boat, especially recognizing the familiar attire of the ard personnel aboard, they turned pale and retreated, running towards the mountaintop as soon as Ghost Hand and the others began herding them.

"We've already lost our weapons. What do we do?" Lan Xue said softly, her voice laced with heavy anger.

Luo Zheng's brows furrowed tightly as he pondered a strategy to repel the enemy. Without weapons, without reinforcent, and even without cover to hide behind, there was no chance of winning this battle. How could they fight? Hearing Lan Xue's question, Luo Zheng didn't answer imdiately but looked around, saw that the tourists were being led to the mountaintop by Ghost Hand and the others, then spoke in a low and cold voice, "The only strategy now is to fight to the death. No one knows what the outco will be."

"Indeed, without weapons, without enough manpower, and still tasked with ensuring so many people's safety, this battle is tough. It seems we have no choice but to go all out. Whether we can prevail is uncertain. We've done all we could; the rest is up to fate. We are soldiers; this is our duty, our obligation. But to die in battle together, that I am content with," Lan Xue said.

" too," Luo Zheng replied, looking at Lan Xue deeply, with a hint of regret in his voice, "I'm afraid we won't make it through today. It's a pity I didn't get to marry you. In the next life, then. Let's et early and live a simple life as ordinary people."

"Yes, in the next life," Lan Xue also looked deep into Luo Zheng's eyes, a happy smile blooming on her face like a lily, graceful and pure. Slowly, she shifted her gaze away from Luo Zheng to the steadily approaching ard boat, adding a trace of hatred to her affectionate look, her expression turned cold as she said determinedly, "No matter what, we must make them pay a price. Even if we die, we'll take so of them with us. How should we fight this battle?"

Suddenly, Luo Zheng's hand moved swiftly, and he knocked the unsuspecting Lan Xue unconscious with a chop of his hand. Quickly catching her as she fell, he looked deeply at Lan Xue and said, "I'm sorry, you have to survive." Abruptly, he raised his head, looking towards the mountains and called out loudly, "Ghost Hand!"

Hearing a response from the direction of the mountains, Luo Zheng gazed at Lan Xue, muttering softly, "What a pity. I hope we really can et in the next life. Please forgive my choice."

Soon after, Ghost Hand hurried over, surprised at the scene before him, and asked, "Brother, what's happening?"

"The situation is not optimistic. The robbers ca prepared, and we're hindered by the hostages. We can't afford to fight freely. Therefore, I've thought of another way to break the deadlock, and I need your help," Luo Zheng said, his eyes filled with hatred as he looked at the approaching ard boat.

"Tell , what do you need to do?" Ghost Hand didn't understand why Luo Zheng had knocked out Lan Xue, but trusting Luo Zheng, he knew there had to be a reason and asked.

"It's too much to explain right now. Take Xue Er and hide. Don't make any rash moves. I'll stay behind to face these robbers. They want . As long as I surrender willingly, they won't attack you. Don't worry, I won't die easily. Tell Xue Er that I'm waiting for her to rescue ," Luo Zheng explained gravely, fully aware that without giving Lan Xue a reason to live, she might choose suicide upon waking.

Ghost Hand knew about the deep relationship between Luo Zheng and Lan Xue and vaguely guessed Luo Zheng's thoughts. He said worriedly, "But it will be very dangerous for you."

"We're soldiers, we don't have a choice. Without guns, artillery, or backup, once the robbers use the hostages to threaten us, we're as good as dead. Now, I'm the highest-ranking mber of the squad. Listen to , even if it's an order, carry it out," Luo Zheng said coldly, his tone brooking no argunt.

"But..." Ghost Hand, his face full of concern, watched Luo Zheng and then glanced at the unconscious Lan Xue before asking urgently, "The robbers are coming back and they're well-prepared. How confident are you that you can repel them?"

"I need your cooperation. Hide all the tourists so the robbers can't see them. I'm sixty percent sure I can repel them. If the tourists are scattered, there's not even a thirty percent chance," Luo Zheng stated seriously, his piercing gaze on Ghost Hand as he continued with a stern face, "When Xue Er wakes up, take care of her for . Make sure she doesn't do anything foolish, tell her to live for , and that I'm waiting for her rescue."

"Okay," Ghost Hand understood the hardship behind Luo Zheng's words and agreed outright. Watching the ard boat draw nearer, his face dark with anger, he said hatefully, "I don't know what your specific plan is, but now that you've decided, I'll cooperate. But tell the truth, how confident are you that you can survive?" He was determined in his heart that if the chance of survival wasn't significant, he would firmly refuse to carry out the plan. If it wasn't for the tourists' safety, Ghost Hand wouldn't have patiently listened.

"Seventy percent. If that doesn't work, then it cos down to a fight to the death," Luo Zheng said seriously after a mont of thought.

"Are you sure?" Although Ghost Hand knew Luo Zheng didn't lie about serious matters, he couldn't help but ask again. How could there be a chance of survival after being captured by robbers? Seeing Luo Zheng nod with determination, he believed him a bit more, and thinking Luo Zheng's reasoning made sense, he said deeply after looking at him, "Brother, don't forget our oath, we live and die together. As long as the tourists are safe, we will do whatever it takes to find you."

"Okay, I'll be waiting for you," Luo Zheng said, knowing Ghost Hand ant what he said. If roles were reversed, he would do the sa to mount a rescue. He urged, "Hurry up and go, don't dawdle, or it will be too late."

Ghost Hand nodded, said "Take care," and left hurriedly, his face filled with anger as he carried Lan Xue away. Luo Zheng went to an open area with a resolved expression, waiting. His eyes were filled with a chilling murderous intent as he looked at the ard boat, not knowing if he could defuse the crisis. He had to try; if not, he was ready for a deadly struggle.