Wang Jing's brows furrowed slightly, then relaxed. "It's fine that they came out early. At least we won't have to keep waiting."
Although the timing and numbers differed from the intelligence, it wasn't a major problem for them.
On the contrary, the criminals' early appearance meant the mission could end sooner.
Having spent three days in this place without even a signal, doing nothing but resting with their eyes closed and observing the surroundings, had left everyone terribly stifled.
The thought that they would soon complete the mission and return brought excited expressions to the faces of every investigator involved in the operation.
"Move out." Wang Jing gave the order. Her voice was not loud, but it carried unquestionable authority.
She rose first, adjusted the equipment on her body, then quietly led everyone out of the cave.
The group crouched low as they quickly moved down the slope. When they reached a dense patch of withered yellow grass, they immediately slipped inside, their bodies blending into the vegetation.
"Proceed according to plan. Split into two teams." Wang Jing lowered her voice and rapidly assigned tasks. "One team stays with me at the front and blocks their path.
"The other team circles around to the rear and cuts off their escape route. We'll encircle them from both sides. Not a single criminal can be allowed to slip through."
"Understood." Everyone answered in low voices. They quickly split into two teams. One remained where they were, while the other silently circled around toward the targets' rear.
The wind suddenly grew stronger inside the canyon. Its howls echoed through the valley like the wails of ghosts and the cries of wolves.
Sand and dust were swept up by the gale, forming columns of sand. The air turned hazy and choked everyone so badly