The Hunt Begins

The alarm was lifted, and the column continued its advance.

Company Commander Lu two companions carried heavy loads and moved swiftly through the mountains; most people might not be able to keep up.

Fortunately, with Shuangxi supporting him, Lu Li's walk wasn't too difficult.

This young man is very strong; he holds multiple jobs but it doesn't seem to bother him much, and he even has the energy to chat.

"My name is Shuangxi, I'm from Jinmen. Where are you from, young man?"

"I come from Mexico..."

Lu Li casually recounted some of the customs and traditions of Mexico, which piqued the curiosity of the group.

Company Commander Lu also listened attentively, recalling his family members who had been scattered overseas.

The atmosphere in the group relaxed slightly during the conversation, partly because the fighter jets had just patrolled and wouldn't be coming back anytime soon.

Taking advantage of the lull, Lu Li began by "sensing his Sea of Consciousness," attempting to regain his cultivation level.

But this most basic and simplest step just wouldn't work no matter what; it was as if his Sea of Consciousness had vanished into thin air.

"Could it be because this is a dream? Is this world fake?"

Just as I had this thought, I suddenly felt Shuangxi put more force into his hand.

It turned out they had come to a steep slope, Shuangxi wanted to help him climb it.

Company Commander Lu also turned around and helped the petite Nurse Liu through this difficult period.

The two were polite and courteous to each other, and even deliberately avoided eye contact, acting like casual acquaintances.

But their awkward demeanor made even Lu Li realize that something was wrong between them.

But... my great-grandmother's surname wasn't Liu.

Unbeknownst to him, Lu Li had forgotten to doubt the reality of this world.

Just as he was staring intently at the two people, the sound of an engine churning the air came from the sky again!

Practice makes perfect, and Lu Li immediately reminded everyone, "The plane is back!"

Without saying a word, everyone immediately lay down. It was only after a few seconds that Company Commander Lu heard the commotion.

He looked at his "relative" who looked exactly like him and couldn't help but be a little surprised!

Shuangxi and Nurse Liu were utterly astonished! This young man spotted the enemy plane a full three seconds faster than the Company Commander!

That's enough for the pirate warplanes to fly a mile, which for people on the ground means the difference between life and death!

For example, at this moment, the group had a few more seconds, allowing them to conceal themselves more calmly and fully.

The "pirate fighters" are becoming increasingly difficult to detect, resulting in wasted trips.

This time, the hiding was easy, but Company Commander Lu's expression turned serious, realizing something was wrong.

Only 20 minutes have passed since the enemy aircraft last appeared; the patrol density is too high...

"This is a targeted search; the enemy knows we're nearby!"

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Company Commander Lu's analysis was correct.

Sure enough, there was a team at the foot of the mountain, just 5 kilometers away in a straight line.

The burly "Lieutenant Ford" was holding a blood-stained carrying pole, trying to lift two small bundles of goods.

"How do they lift hundreds of pounds with a wooden stick? Is it a unique acrobatic skill of yellow-skinned monkeys?"

This was no easy task, and Lieutenant Ford quickly gave up.

He casually tossed aside the blood-stained carrying pole and shouted to a man lying on the ground:

"Sergeant Jin, what have you found?"

Sergeant Jin was a dirty, thin, and unattractive Yellow race.

This person squinted his small, narrow eyes, staring and smelling the footprints of Lu Li and the others, and even picked up some soil and tasted it.

But this strange behavior was quickly reported:

"Four people, three men and one woman, carrying 500 pounds of supplies, passed by half an hour ago; one of the men has a disability in his right leg."

"Ha~ women and disabilities?"

Lieutenant Ford mocked:

"It seems those yellow-skinned monkeys can't hold on any longer. I heard they're hiding in their burrows, forced to drink their own urine."

These words were met with bursts of laughter from the audience.

A company of over a hundred fully armed soldiers were gathered here, along with two trucks and a jeep parked nearby.

"Crush these rats, cut off the enemy's supplies, and suffocate them!"

Lieutenant Ford confidently issued the order, then patted Sergeant Jin on the shoulder and said:

"The hunt begins! Hold onto your prey, don't let them get away!"

Upon hearing this, Sergeant Jin didn't move; he just grinned foolishly, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth.

Lieutenant Ford was prepared; he took out a flat box labeled "Morphine," opened it, and inside was a row of strange little syringes.

This is military-grade morphine, which has a strong analgesic effect, but it is still a type of opium and is by no means a good thing.

Sergeant Jin's eyes lit up, and he snatched it as if grabbing it. He immediately took one and tied it to his arm, squinting his eyes with a smug look on his face.

Lieutenant Ford smiled and said, "Good dog, go and tear apart your prey!"

Encouraged by his reward, Sergeant Jin tucked the flat box into his coat pocket, plunged into the forest, and disappeared in a few leaps.

Its movements were as swift as a large monkey, with a platoon of nearly 40 soldiers trailing behind.

Lieutenant Ford didn't follow along; instead, he took out a map, gestured at it for a while, and then drew an X on it.

"Hunting is an elegant and ancient art; a good hunter doesn't blindly chase after his prey."

The man calmly got into the jeep and led the large group along the main road.

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Upon realizing they were being pursued, Company Commander Lu immediately led his troops onto a steeper mountain path.

On such roads, no vehicle is effective; the enemy can only pursue on foot.

"Those Devils want to cut off our supply lines? They're dreaming! Let's get those bastards out of here over the mountains first!"

Shuangxi's face was full of confidence.

In terms of speed, those pampered types have no chance of keeping up with us.

The most threatening aircraft has also been destroyed by Lu Li, so this mission will definitely be completed!

Company Commander Lu knew his men were getting cocky again, so without turning his head, he said, "Stay vigilant!"

Shuangxi quickly shut her mouth and focused on helping Lu Li keep going.

As it turns out, we really shouldn't underestimate our opponent.

They had already found a skilled tracker who was familiar with the terrain!

As Lu Li walked, he suddenly felt a tingling sensation all over his body, as if flies were crawling on him.

This feeling was incredibly familiar; it was precisely the [Malice Perception] I gained during the meditation of Spirit Refinement Thoughtless Meditation worldly desires.

In the desolate mountains and forests, being watched by malicious eyes can only mean...

"Enemies!"

Lu Li quickly warned them, then hid behind a large tree nearby.

The others immediately rushed to the nearest tree trunk.

The reaction was incredibly fast, taking less than two seconds from start to finish; the group had almost reached the bunker.

Shuangxi's leg was still sticking out of the tree trunk, and it was about to be pulled back in the next second...

With a gunshot, a bloody hole suddenly burst open in his calf, pierced by a bullet!

Shuangxi groaned, and blood gushed out like a small fountain.

The newcomer possessed terrifying marksmanship; it was none other than Sergeant Jin, who had been tracking them down.

He was using a Springfield sniper rifle, and at first he was jokingly observing the team, wondering which one would be the most fun to kill first.

But to his utter surprise, the cripple actually sensed his gaze!

Seeing the opponents scatter, Sergeant Jin Shuangxi fired a shot at Shuangxi.

Although he hit the target thanks to his marksmanship, it wasn't a fatal wound.

"Shiba!!!"

Sergeant Jin slammed his fist on the ground in frustration!

Normally, he should have killed two of them himself, then slowly dealt with the remaining two, and maybe even caught the woman.

But now, their initial advantage has been almost completely wasted!

But it doesn't matter, they can't escape now.

Sergeant Jin's finger hovered over the trigger, his aim fixed on this direction.

Behind him, a platoon of soldiers was also rushing towards them.

Although it's slow, it will eventually arrive.