Chapter 2, Survival in the Dense Forest (1)

After a pause, the major continued, "Dylan, this matter is becoming increasingly complicated. How could the guerrillas possess thermal-guided weapons?"

The rescue team was enraged. After discussions among Daqi and others, everyone decided to follow the footprints to track down the guerrilla camp that had attacked the kidnapped pilot, in order to rescue the remaining captives.

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After a rather unfriendly exchange of greetings, Zhang Zhongyi accepted the task and left the command center. Only then did Daqi glance at his somewhat sore palm and say to the black man, Dillon, "What great strength! Dillon, where did you find these monsters?"

"Zhan Xiabai." The major read softly. "Mike, put them down." After the major finished speaking, he turned and walked away. Then the major approached Billy, who was picking up bullet casings on the ground, and asked, "How is this?"

"Have they left any traces?" asked the deputy captain named Dylan

Looking at the cold, piercing gazes of the special forces members, Zhang Min silently shook his head, for he knew that the skinned bodies of those pilots were, like a notorious curse, a harbinger of the bizarre misfortune that plagued Team Dachi

Faced with such provocation, all the members of Team Daqi were filled with anger. Suddenly, no one expected that Zhang Zhongyi's hands moved like phantoms, flying up and down. In an instant, each member of Team Daqi found a flying knife embedded half an inch into the ground beneath their feet

The black man, Di Long, helplessly said: "Don't ask me, these monsters were not brought by me"

Zhang Min did not care whether he could fall asleep or not; he stuffed two empty bullet casings into his ears and fell asleep immediately. In the various military materials he had previously studied, those veterans also did the same before the battle began, seizing every moment to rest and prepare for the impending fight. Having never seen a pig run, he had at least eaten pork, so Zhang Min could be considered to have practically applied the knowledge he had learned

Zhao Tian's cold face revealed a sarcastic expression as he said: "A month ago, a total of 6 people accompanied me into the Legend of the Night. Three of them thought we were lying, and as a result, one was torn apart by a werewolf, another was stabbed to death by a mugger, and one was drained of blood and became a corpse. In the end, apart from me and another police officer, all the other newcomers died. In the second part, 'Heroes', we went to the Warring States period in China. As soon as we arrived, we were pursued by the Qin soldiers as wanted assassins. Our mission was merely to survive for 30 days, but unfortunately, all the high-tech weapons we prepared were prohibited from use. Out of the 13 people who went down, apart from the captain and me, all the other team members had their heads cut off by the Qin army."

If you can manage to get out alive, come to XX City to find me. Uncle Jiang may not guarantee much, but arranging a good job for each of you is something I can definitely do...! Through just a few brief conversations, I casually signed a blank check and bought a large number of new recruits for the library. It is evident that this big guy is accustomed to leading others and performs quite well in certain aspects...! I casually signed a blank check and bought a large number of new recruits for the library. It is evident that this big guy is accustomed to leading others and performs quite well in certain aspects...!

"What does it mean?" Major asked. Billy continued, "There are six people wearing U.S. Army boots, and they have come from the north. They have been tracking those guerrillas all the way."

As they marched, the team members remained silent, moving forward quietly, because Tang Tian, also known as Zhang Min, had previously instructed them not to get too close to these American soldiers, to prevent these special forces from uncovering the identities of their own people and affecting the storyline

At this moment, Zhao Tian turned to the crowd and said: "You all have struck lucky; your first film allows you to receive some equipment for free. In 'Underworld' and 'Hero,' I had no weapons at all. It seems that after many team members die, the executive always takes care of the newcomers"

Major Dachi and his subordinates looked on with some confusion at the performance of Zhang Zhongyi's subordinates

Finally, the major instructed Billy to see if he could find anything. Following the tracks, the special forces soldier of Indian descent named Billy walked for quite a while until he opened a suspicious thicket of leaves in the woods. "Caw... caw..." A flock of crows flew across the sky.

At just past 4 AM, after several hours of long-distance flight, three helicopters arrived near the accident site. They then descended by rope. Although the men were somewhat fearful, they all slid down the ropes. The woman, Liu Yan, clung to the rope in fear of free-falling, ultimately being dropped down by Zhao Tian, who held her with one hand.

At 5:12 AM, the two teams met and, after a brief rest, dispersed to search ahead. Zhao Tian led the team, while Zhang Zhongyi followed behind, placing all members of the team in between them. Although there was no communication, Zhang Min still understood that this formation served both to protect everyone and to monitor them.

Other people are either happy or sorrowful. The corpulent corrupt official Jiang Yuming pulled the obviously easy-going veteran Zhao Tian aside and said: "Brother Zhao, you must admit that it is hard to believe that this final executor will bring us into the movie! Can we know what the purpose of this final executor is? You must understand that the whole situation sounds too absurd; how can a person enter a movie?"

After discovering the anomaly, Zhang Zhongyi quietly said to the team: "The plot has already begun, good luck to everyone"

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As an unfamiliar person entered the command room, Daqi looked at the actual participant of this operation, Dilong, with a puzzled expression. The African-American Dilong introduced Zhang Zhongyi, who stood before them with a broad smile. After the introduction, Zhang Zhongyi and Daqi shook hands and began to engage in a contest of strength. Zhang Zhongyi appeared slender, yet his grip was as strong as a vice, causing Daqi's palm to ache. As Daqi's expression grew increasingly grim, Zhang Zhongyi finally released his grip and, in a calm and unhurried tone, said: "I apologize, Major, for hindering your independent actions. However, I never turn down money, so I must ask you to accommodate each other!"

At that moment, Major Arno's left hand suddenly spread open with all five fingers extended straight. Everyone knew that this was the signal for the alert to be lifted. The Major then instructed Crane to take out the radio to contact headquarters and discuss the next course of action. The large Indian, Billy, grabbed a swift current fish, cut it open, and began to drink. It seemed he was quite familiar with the area and was also very knowledgeable about survival in the wild. At the very least, he knew how to conserve the water in his canteen. The large Indian, Billy, grabbed a swift current fish, cut it open, and began to drink. It seemed he was quite familiar with the area and was also very knowledgeable about survival in the wild. At the very least, he knew how to conserve the water in his canteen

Watching one familiar brother after another have their heads severed by those Qin soldiers and hung at their waists, you cannot imagine how terrified I am. Fortunately, I met a wandering hero while drinking inside who saved me. In this damned space, no one can save us; the only ones who can save us are ourselves. Ultimately, the executor is like a machine that only knows how to execute, with the sole purpose of nurturing us like insects, constantly pushing us to evolve, and finally selecting a king insect for other uses... Initially, all I heard was what the captain said; the resting space can create bioengineered humans, but other than that, it is pretty much as the captain described. Ultimately, the executor is like a machine that only knows how to execute, with the sole purpose of nurturing us like insects, constantly pushing us to evolve, and finally selecting a king insect for other uses... Initially, all I heard was what the captain said; the resting space can create bioengineered humans, but other than that, it is pretty much as the captain described.

Billy seemed to have discovered something, slowly climbing up the tree, and then suddenly slashing through the leaves with a knife. "Caw... caw..." A large number of crows flew out from the tree, revealing several bloody corpses that had been skinned. Billy took out a dagger, picked up a piece of dog tag (a colloquial term for a soldier's death plaque), and threw it to the major. After examining the dog tags of the corpses, the other party confirmed that these skinned bodies were indeed the downed pilots they were responsible for rescuing.

In the midst of my wild imaginings, I realized that this film is not actually frightening. As a science fiction enthusiast, whether it be Predator or Alien, I found that I do indeed have opportunities.

Zhang Min squinted his eyes and a slight curve appeared at the corners of his mouth as he smiled and said: "You are absolutely right. If we are to operate in the jungle, we must have a waterproof cloak; wearing it while sleeping at night will not pose any issues in this tropical climate, thus eliminating the need to carry a sleeping bag and reducing our weight. I estimate that our mission will last approximately three to four days. Additionally, when we encounter the Predator, we can use it to smear mud on ourselves for camouflage.

Zhang Min took out the camera he had prepared and photographed the bodies, establishing his identity as a non-combatant and providing cover for his next course of action

He then discovered the shell casings of an AK47; "This is quite unusual, a gunfight must have occurred here, and they shot blindly in all directions." It seemed they had encountered something or had been ambushed, a wave of mysterious unease surged in everyone's hearts

At 1 a.m., when everyone was still asleep, they were awakened and it was time to set off. By the time everyone arrived in a disarray at the tarmac, Zhang Zhongyi and Zhao Tian were already there, growing impatient. The special forces members beside them seemed to have an unusual expression, likely having been reprimanded by the two leaders, perhaps receiving a warning. In the movie, Arnold often introduces his team as being prone to acting independently.

At 17:30 in the afternoon, a U.S. military officer entered the barracks to issue a mission notification. This rotation's team is identified as an Asian mercenary squad, specializing in jungle warfare. They are external personnel who performed exceptionally well during the Vietnam War. The mission this time is to assist Team Dachi in locating the pilot who went missing in Central America

After much contemplation, Zhang Min became increasingly excited, and he began to refine the details of his actions. In the final strike, he would sacrifice himself for the cause. During this period of turmoil, he could acquire American special forces equipment, remote-controlled bombs, highly toxic poisons, some sharp glass shards, a length of wire, and a thermal imaging camera. None of these appeared to be weapons, and he thought to himself that he would certainly not be the first target of the iron-blooded warrior

Faced with such an attack, all members of Team Daqi aimed their weapons at Zhang Zhongyi, who, with a full smile and his annoyingly charming expression, said: "You see, gentlemen, we still stand by our words, just the two of us is enough!"

Take the alien Predator featured in this film as an example. One can fully utilize characteristics such as being invisible while covered in mud, being undetectable among the vines in the forest, and refraining from killing pregnant women. There are even certain moments in the story where there is an opportunity to completely eliminate the Predator, assuming one could potentially acquire the opponent's weapons. At the very least, when entering the film "Alien," as long as one is careful not to let the Alien get close, one would essentially be invincible

In the face of such an awkward situation, it was ultimately the African American Dilong who stepped in to smooth things over, redirecting the conversation towards the pilots who had been killed.

After walking for a long time in the jungle, everyone advanced silently through the dense foliage. Suddenly, Arno raised his left hand and clenched it into a fist. From Zhang Min's perspective, the tightly knotted muscles on his arm were clearly visible. The seven special forces soldiers ahead immediately crouched down in place and began to scan the surroundings.

Be cautious. The crows are scavengers, indicating that there are dead bodies nearby, and quite a few of them at that, " Tang Tian said in a low voice

Zhang Min glanced at the only female member in the team and said: "Our girl Liu Yan will serve as the medic for our team. Bring more medical supplies and less ammunition; one handgun will suffice"

After everyone thought for a while and found that there was nothing overlooked, they said: "Then let's go with your suggestion!"

It is essential to carry mosquito repellent ointment and apply it to your body frequently. In the rainforest, poisonous insects and leeches can be deadly if you are unprepared. A fishing net with barbs is necessary, along with a machete and a survival knife. Some basic medical supplies and various stimulants are also required, as they can increase our chances of survival. Compressed biscuits, short-sleeved jungle attire, and two tactical vests that we can modify ourselves are important. I have noticed that the current U.S. military vests are outdated, dating back to the Vietnam War. For firearms, I recommend choosing the AK-47, which has a metal stock and is of moderate weight, making it manageable for teenagers. It is also highly adaptable, so you need not worry about it becoming unusable if it falls into the mud. If considering the M16, I suggest you abandon that option, as it is not very reliable and lacks the durability of the AK. For handguns, a large-caliber revolver is the best choice for absolute stability, along with four grenades. Lastly, prepare a "glorious bullet" for yourself; as long as you still have breath left, you need not worry about your head becoming a trophy for a bloodthirsty warrior. During the Vietnam War, each soldier had such a bomb, ensuring that death would come with minimal suffering.

When Zhang Min arrived at the armory to collect his weapon, the stout man behind him, Jiang Yuming, said: "Sigh... this young brother Tang Tian, I heard you are a military enthusiast. What kind of equipment do you think we need? Now we are all in the same boat, so please give us some advice."

This is quite an old movie, and Zhang Min only remembers Arnold Schwarzenegger, who fought against the Predator; there was also a special forces soldier of Native American descent, and a guy wielding a multi-barreled machine gun. This was also Zhang Min's first realization that machine guns are quite cool and powerful

The U.S. military staff invited the squad leader to engage with the Dachi squad and instructed the other squad members to retrieve their weapons and equipment. Zhang Zhongyi was taken away by that staff member, while the other members, including Zhang Min, were led by another staff member to the supply depot to collect special weapons and ammunition. Upon hearing that they could collect weapons, the newcomers immediately lit up with excitement, thinking that they would no longer be oppressed by Zhang Zhongyi and his companion.

As they advanced through the jungle, the first to falter in the escape team were Jiang the Fatty and the typist Liu Yan. Zhang Min managed to hold on, as it was necessary for someone to continuously clear the path with a machete, making it akin to a regular walk. The members of the Daqi team strolled leisurely, yet Zhang Min noticed that each of them maintained their own vigilance zones, which overlapped to form a large security circle with only a few minor blind spots. This observation brought a slight smile to Zhang Min, who remained in the middle of the group.

At this point, Billy approached and said: "Major! There are a total of two groups of guerrillas who have taken our people from the helicopter, but there are other traces..."

Zhang Zhongyi, however, somewhat shamelessly said: "I apologize, these are all our newly recruited members. The team members with experience from hetushu.com have all perished last time. This time, we are bringing them out to see blood. As for your tasks... having just the two of us is sufficient."

Other personal items can be taken by oneself, but it is best not to let the total carrying weight of one's equipment reach or exceed 20 kilograms; otherwise, one is doomed. The jungle is very hot and humid, and once dehydration occurs, the subsequent fever can be fatal

But why am I in the movie? Other newcomers are curiously exploring around, and after thinking it over without any clues, Zhang Min lies back down on his army cot. Lying on the cot, he continuously reflects on the film "Predator" that he had watched before.

Haven't you heard? Since you are here, everything depends on yourself. Before mutual understanding is established, when speaking with newcomers, one must hold back seven parts and only express three, otherwise, the one who suffers misfortune will surely be oneself

In the command room, Zhang Zhongyi confronted Captain Zhou: "... My team has always acted independently!" Outside the command room, Zhang Zhongyi heard Major Daqi's proud declaration. Zhang Zhongyi decided that when the time came, he would teach the character played by Schwarzenegger, Major Daqi, a lesson. After all, as a Chinese, it would be quite satisfying to take down the legendary invincible Captain Zhou. It would be a matter of bringing glory to the nation

After reading the introduction on the watch, Zhang Min stepped out of the military tent to observe the U.S. military camp. He accepted the fact that he was already in a movie, as he could see the governor from a distance. The cold, muscular man with a cigar truly resembled a bright moon in the darkness, a gem standing out amidst the sand.

"Billy is looking for it," the major replied

Zhang Min coldly smiled to himself, thinking that this small team currently had no cohesion whatsoever and lacked capability. He certainly did not dare to casually expose his back to these novices. He recalled a four-panel comic from CS, where a hapless police officer was cleanly sniped from behind by his own team's rookies, one after another. He did not want to encounter such misfortune.

At this moment, the special forces began to search the surroundings. After a while, they found a helicopter, which was the starting point of all misfortunes for this special team

A few newcomers watched the movie scene from a distance, witnessing the American pilots who died at the hands of the Predator. Zhang Min, like the other rookies in the escape team, vomited everything he had eaten that morning.

Having gathered the necessary items, the newcomers returned to their room. Amidst the excitement of the crowd, Zhang Min noticed the frenzied gleam emanating from the eyes of the yellow-haired Wang Naiduo. After observing this, Zhang Min could only shake his head in resignation

A tall white man reported to Major Arno: "The helicopter was hit in the head, and they took everything inside. The guerrillas shot it down with a heat-guided weapon. Also, Major, this is not an ordinary helicopter; it looks more like a reconnaissance aircraft to me"