Chapter 009: Surprise Attack
The person in the stream said: "He was captured. When asked who had previously lived in the ranger's cabin, he refused to disclose."
Jialan and Yunzheng did not carry any ranged weapons when they came out, with only Jialan bringing a dagger. Upon hearing them mention the forest ranger, Yunzheng and Jialan exchanged a glance.
Jialan gathered the weapons, consisting of two machetes, three ordinary daggers, and additionally, the hunting rifle held by Yunzheng
Jiang Ge approached Lao Liu, grabbing his hair and asking, "Who are those two people, after all?"
Ren Chu covered his nose and rushed out, while Yun Zheng hurriedly covered his body with the blanket. Jia Lan threw a pack of tissues outside and closed the makeshift door, saying: "Clean it up before coming back"
Yun Zheng pointed his gun at the person in the stream and asked, "How is the ranger now?"
Li Kai said with a mournful expression: "They are truly experts. By the way, they might be experts with special abilities. We didn't react in time and were all killed. No, Captain Xu is still alive; he was knocked unconscious by them. They asked me to return to deliver a message, using this ranger with the surname Liu to exchange for Captain Xu."
Gunshots echoed in the mountains, startling the people in the cabin among the trees. Ren Chu and the others stealthily made their way to the hillside diagonally opposite the cabin, where torches were lit, providing the only source of light in the area
Yun Zheng opened the shotgun, which was a double-barreled gun, and there was still one bullet inside. He pressed the muzzle against the man's head and said: "How many people are there at the ranger's cabin? Three... two..."
Ren Chu clearly saw Jialan's actions in the distant thicket, and upon seeing Yun Zheng and Jialan approaching, he appeared somewhat displeased
Yun Zheng made a gesture, and several people approached the stream, all walking over to the books to fill their water bottles. Jia Lan silently crept closer, covering the last person's mouth with his left hand, while a sharp dagger sliced across his throat
Brother Jiang's fist struck Old Liu's face, Ren Chu's arm tensed, while Yun Zheng calmly watched Ren Chu. Ren Chu's Adam's apple moved as he said: "When will they separate?"
One person indignantly said, "Where can we find someone at this late hour? The ranger said that no outsiders come here; it is possible that a passerby took something to eat and left. He should not be lying."
Jialan and Yunzhen tiptoed along the sound to the edge of the stream, turned off the flashlight, and their graceful figures slipped into the cool water of the creek
Yun Zheng darted in from another direction, striking the ear of a man who was raising a shotgun with his right fist. The gunshot rang out as Yun Zheng seized the shotgun, turning it upside down and bringing it down on the man's head.
The person who fell into the water got up, leaving only one person on the shore standing there with raised hands. Yun Zheng said: "Place the weapon on the shore, take off the belt, and kneel there with both hands raised above your head"
Jiang Ge spat on Li Kai's face and said, "Do you still have the face to come back alive? Secondly, you will lead the team to set out."
Jialan wrapped her arms around Yunzheng's slender waist, and the two drew closer together. Suddenly, Jialan's body tensed up; she raised her index finger to signal silence. The two silently returned to the shore and put on their clothes
Jialan led the way ahead, while Yunzheng followed closely behind, mirroring each step. The two of them advanced along the bank for over 50 meters, then lay down and crawled forward. The sound of their footsteps became clearer, along with the sounds of several others advancing.
Old Liu said tremulously: "I don't know, this forest is so vast, there are all kinds of birds. Isn't what you said about the picture book along the same lines?"
Jialan nodded vigorously. The two of them put on their clothes and walked out, adjusting the flashlight to its lowest setting. They stepped out of the wooden house into the night, while Chu said to their backs: "Don't forget to bring back water; we have no water left for cooking."
Li Kai said, "There should be other people; two individuals took action, and there is another person on guard in the shadows. I heard it very clearly"
Ren Chu almost burst out, has something happened to Lao Liu? Yun Zheng and the others arrived at the mountain cabin, and then Ren Chu and the others left. Ren Chu thought that Lao Liu had already returned home, but unexpectedly, he encountered a problem.
Ren Chu was familiar with the terrain of the mountains and was capable of night vision. The three of them took a shortcut towards the direction of the cabin in the mountains. By returning one person, they aimed to make the leader there believe that there was an opportunity to capture Ren Chu and the others all at once. What Yun Zheng wanted was precisely this kind of misunderstanding
Ren Chu heard the sound of gunfire; he rushed out with a compound bow. Hearing the sound of running in the distance, Yun Zheng said, "Stay there on guard, don't come over yet"
Ren Chu squinted his eyes, while Lao Liu was tied up outside the room. Under the glow of the torches, Lao Liu's body was covered in bloodstains, and two individuals were patrolling back and forth in the open area.
The gentle sound of flowing water masked the subtle noises. Jialan set down the body of this person, filled a water jug, and turned to say: "Old Feng, you... uh!"
Jialan's nosebleed also began to flow. Yunzheng covered his nose with a wad of tissue and said, "The supplement was too strong; next time I will only drink one bowl"
Li Kai said with a mournful expression: "Brother Jiang, it is not a total defeat; Captain Xu and I are still alive"
Yun Zheng plugged his nostrils with two pieces of paper and said, "Let's go take a shower"
The heat has completely dissipated, leaving an indescribable sense of comfort. Jialan from www.hetushu.com softly remarked: "It is truly nourishing; the mutated creatures of the apocalypse must surely contain abundant energy"
Yun Zheng covered her nose with her hand, and her nose was also bleeding. Jia Lan revealed a teasing smile and said, "You drank too much, and you have a craving... tsk."
To save that forest ranger, Old Liu, the only way is for us to launch a night operation and rescue him ourselves. Do not harbor illusions about a trade; that would prove you are too young. The power over Old Liu's life lies with you. Only if you can harden your heart to kill can you save a life
Six people went out, and two gunshots were heard. Now only one person has returned, and even a fool knows that something serious has happened. The door of the small room opened, and a clearly very capable man walked out surrounded by a group of people, asking: "Li Kai, take your time and tell us, what exactly happened?"
Jialan said: "If I am not mistaken, we should set off overnight; we must act swiftly. Aunt Zhang is not awake yet, and even if she wakes up, she won't have enough combat strength."
The person by the shore is fine, while the person in the stream is kneeling in the water with a sorrowful expression. Jialan carefully examines the few individuals, noting that two are dead and one is unconscious.
A dozen or so individuals rushed into the jungle overnight alongside a gaunt man, while Jialan quietly began to move along the hillside, intending to deal with the hidden sentry
In the dead of night, these individuals often stumble over stones, emitting curses, along with the sound of branches snapping.
Yun Zheng instructed that person to deliver a message in exchange for someone else, but she had no intention of making an exchange at all. The person who was unconscious held a shotgun, which represented heavy firepower within the team, indicating that this individual was of great importance
Brother Jiang raised his hand and delivered a slap, saying: "What kind of professional killer is there? Do you think this is a story or a novel? Speak properly."
Yun Zheng said: "Do you really think the other party will exchange hostages? Don't be foolish. They are constantly searching because of the clues left in the mountain cabin, and they don't even stop at midnight. What do you think those people are like?"
Brother Jiang asked: "Two people?"
Yun Zheng's hand pressed firmly against Jialan's chest as he said, "The effect of the supplement is extremely evident"
Jialan and Yunzhen walked out of the cave arm in arm, while Ren Chu kicked a piece of wood away in frustration. Showing off their affection, they would meet a swift end. How could Jialan possibly like that androgynous fellow?
Ren Chu gritted his teeth and said, "Go back and fetch the weapons, we shall set off."
Yun Zheng said: "You go back and release the forest ranger. Your companion can still return alive, otherwise, you will only be able to collect his body. Remember, the forest ranger comes alone. If I do not see the forest ranger by 10:00 AM tomorrow, I will kill him"
Brother Jiang growled: "Deploy twelve people, I refuse to believe that doubled strength can still lead to total defeat"
The belt has been re-tied, but he is unfamiliar with the path. In the pitch darkness, he wasted quite a bit of time. When he ran back, the two patrolling individuals quickly approached him
The leader of that group is truly meticulous in thought and ruthless in action; he intends to completely dominate that place, leaving no potential risks behind
The dagger flew past and embedded itself in the man's throat, while Jialan kicked forward, sending a nearby individual into the creek. Immediately, Jialan lunged, gripping another person's head and snapping his neck.
This person was clearly still calculating when Yun Zheng pulled the trigger, and that person's head burst with a spray of blood as he fell straight back. Yun Zheng slowly placed the bullet he had extracted from the unconscious person into the gun barrel, while the person kneeling in the stream loudly said to the library: "More than twenty, twenty-three, not counting us"
The cabin was stifling, and Ren Chu did not dare to turn over, let alone look back. Suddenly, he felt a warmth in his nostrils, and bright red blood began to flow out.
Ren Chu raised the compound bow, and Yun Zheng said: "There should still be hidden sentries, and there are people inside the room. Even if you and I work together to shoot down these two sentries, you won't have the chance to save anyone"
Li Kai supported himself on his knees and said, "Brother Jiang, the other party consists of a man and a woman. Their movements are too swift; they must be professional assassins"
The person by the shore asked tremulously: "Who are you? Why are you attacking us?"
Another person said: "Having killed such a large beast, that individual must be armed, either with a gun or a homemade cannon. Such a person is a menace; if we do not find them, we cannot sleep peacefully. Moreover, there are traces left by a bicycle, indicating that at least three or four people were involved."
Feeling dejected, Ren Chu looked up at the starry sky. The stars in the mountains were particularly enchanting, resembling the eyes of a clouded gaze. Ren Chu gently slapped himself, how could he have such a sordid thought? Ren Chu, you are a fine young man, you must not be led astray.
The person in the stream stumbled and ran away, holding up his belt high. Jialan approached the unconscious individual and plunged a dagger into his heart.
Galan looked into the distance with a telescope and said, "That guy has come back."
Ren Chu said from outside the door: "Next time we will cook Shuangshan treasure, yam for warming nourishment, the effect will be gentler than this."
That person should be a friend of Ren Chu. He did not inform Ren Chu, but the bones and internal organs of the mountain raccoon were left in the mountain cabin and were discovered by the people who occupied it later
The person who ran back said breathlessly: "Hurry... hurry and tell Brother Jiang, something has happened"