Two hours later, a hilly region erged ahead. The hills were not high, with an altitude of just over one hundred ters. However, the terrain was quite peculiar, with exposed rocks and craggy stones, giving off a hint of Karst geography. With its ups and downs and uneven surface, it was extrely complex. The group parked their vehicles at the foot of the hills and found a path to start climbing. During the ascent, they discovered many cracks and caves beneath the ground, whose depths were unknown, but there were no signs of human activity.
Upon reaching the hilltop, the group stopped amid a cluster of chaotic boulders. Surrounded by tall and seemingly hard stones which could block the wind, it was a good spot for camping. They discarded their supplies and Lan Xue arranged for everyone to spread out and scout the surroundings; they needed to have a clear understanding of the area before setting up camp for the night.
After everyone had left, Lan Xue gestured for Luo Zheng to sit down. She did not turn off her headset, allowing others to hear at any ti, and gravely said, "On the way here I've been thinking about one thing. If Arctic Bear really gets involved, they will definitely inform the terrorist organization through Xinzi. Our whereabouts can't be concealed. This place is a good temporary hideout, defensible and with avenues for retreat."
"Besides the regular ard mbers, the terrorist organization has a formidable force, which is the Death God Killer Organization. We didn't see the Death God in the previous battle; could it be that they don't want to expose themselves in broad daylight and are waiting to co after us at night?" Luo Zheng expressed his worry, taking in the complex surrounding terrain and feeling sowhat reassured. Relying on this intricate environnt, they weren't without fighting capabilities.
Lan Xue also surveyed the terrain, her expression serious as she said, "Arctic Bear's missiles can't reach us here, but they'll likely send people. We've embarrassed them, and they'll definitely want to retaliate. The fact that they bought Xinzi is telling enough. What do you think about Xinzi's situation?"
"I suspect she has been in contact with Arctic Bear all along. With the big fuss between us and Arctic Bear, Xinzi must be aware of so things. After receiving orders from ho, she naturally guessed our identities. It's not surprising that she sold us out to Arctic Bear; it's too much of a coincidence otherwise. I reckon it was Xinzi who proactively contacted Arctic Bear. But that's not important anymore. Xinzi is only an intelligence officer, not a high-level agent; she has average skills and is not a concern. What worries are Arctic Bear's KGB, those guys are like lunatics, capable of anything," Luo Zheng mused.
The KGB is Arctic Bear's special agent departnt, established with Special Forces as its foundation, notorious for their ruthless actions and aggressive tactics. These traits have continued to the present day, making them the most unique among all international special agent departnts, starkly different from others that primarily focus on intelligence gathering. However, to overlook the KGB's intelligence capabilities would be a grave mistake.
The KGB not only possesses strong operational capabilities on the secret intelligence frontline, but also has formidable intelligence-gathering faculties, particularly renowned for their female spies who are hard to guard against. With their comprehensive strength, their status on the international stage is extrely high. Luo Zheng had heard of this, and naturally, Lan Xue was also well aware. On hearing of the KGB, Lan Xue's cold face grew even more somber, her pretty brows furrowing as she fell into deep thought.
"You don't have to worry too much; if it cos to it, we'll just fight," Luo Zheng said nonchalantly, trying to console Lan Xue. His gaze shifted to the sun, which was close to setting, and he too began to ponder. Intelligence officer Xinzi was not to be feared, but the role she could play through her coordination was frightening. Terrorists could learn of their whereabouts through Xinzi and send Death Gods after them. The KGB might also track them down and potentially ally with the terrorists, complicating the situation.
"Thinking about Tiger King, it's not easy," Luo Zheng exhaled internally, sighing, "Worry is useless. We better rest up. I suspect we're in for a big fight tonight; I just don't know who will co. Terrorists? Death God Killers? The KGB? Doesn't matter, rest first."
"That's true, overthinking is pointless. Let's just play it by ear," Lan Xue said bitterly with a smile.
After the two had chatted for a while, Ghost Hand and his two companions returned from patrolling. Everyone gathered in a circle and took out the jerky Lucia had given them when they left the village. After eating their fill and quenching their thirst, Ghost Hand stood up and said, "Captain, how about I climb over this Karst Ridge to the other side and find the Wata Organization to see if there's any way to get their assistance? It's nothing more than money or weapons support, after all. Wata also needs international support to develop here; maybe we can pull in so reinforcents."
Everyone's spirits were lifted as they mulled over Ghost Hand's suggestion. After a while, Luo Zheng said, "The idea is quite good, however, before that we need to fight a battle to show Wata our strength. Only then will we have a more substantial basis for negotiation. Going there rashly, Wata might not pay us any attention."
"The terrorist organization must have Japan's support from behind. It's not a bad idea for us to support Wata. Just that Wata has forcefully conscripted n over ten years old from the surrounding villages—he's a vicious and ruthless person. We need to be careful when working with such a person. Ghost was right; to cooperate with such a person, we'll definitely need to show so of our capabilities. I reckon Wata has already received the ssage and has sent people to watch us nearby," Lan Xue said seriously.
After a discussion, everyone unanimously decided to wait and see. If the enemy showed up, they would fight and then retreat to seek cooperation with Wata. If not, they would sneak into Gonda Town at dawn and look for an opportunity to strike. Having determined the overall plan, everyone took turns to rest. A battle could break out at any ti, and they needed to seize the ti to rest.
Luo Zheng couldn't sleep, and let everyone else rest first. As he watched the blood-red setting sun, his mood grew heavy. A few birds swept by nearby, their cries adding a touch of vitality to the stone mountain. Wild grasses erging from between the rocks swayed with the wind, exuding an aura of sheer life. Luo Zheng's gaze settled on the wild grasses in the crevices, and his worried expression gradually turned firm. At worst, it would be death, and worrying wouldn't help—why burden himself unnecessarily?
With this thought, Luo Zheng's mood suddenly brightened. He found a well-concealed place, took apart his sniper rifle to maintain it, then assembled it again, waiting for the enemy's arrival. With Xinzi's presence, Luo Zheng believed the enemy would definitely co after them. Having taken such a big loss, the terrorist organization would need to reclaim their pride, or else how could they continue? The team would have to disband.
As night fell gradually, an unknown bright moon rose in the sky amidst the stars, and the land was a grey haze. Luo Zheng lay quietly in his cover, regulating his breath using the family's Breathing Skill. Suddenly, he felt a surge of unease rise within him, startling him so much that he imdiately opened his eyes wide to search carefully. Although his sniper scope featured thermal imaging, he discovered no suspect targets, which greatly puzzled him.
"Brothers, wake up, there's danger approaching," Luo Zheng said, staring at the smooth expanse of the Gobi in front of him, not daring to be careless, he quickly whispered a warning through his headset. His icy gaze flickered with a dense killing intent, particularly distinct under the moonlight.
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