Chapter 0008: Provocation by the Enemy

Luo Zheng knew it was the female soldier who was asking. He turned around and saw that the female soldier had indeed bandaged her wound. Without hesitation, he shook his head and said: "Afraid? How could one not be afraid? Who isn't afraid of death?"

"So will you come back?" the female soldier asked coldly

The female soldier clenched her silver teeth tightly, twisted her body, and fired a shot outward before quickly retracting. Someone returned fire, and the bullets struck the large tree, producing a deafening sound that sent shivers down the spine. Luo Zheng distinctly heard a faint groan, indicating that someone had been hit and injured. He looked at the female soldier, whose marksmanship was almost divine, in shock, unable to utter a word.

Luo Zheng turned his head and saw a person leaning against a huge tree; it was the female soldier, looking somewhat pained, with blood flowing from her thigh. The female soldier was binding herself with vines. Luo Zheng did not have time to think much and rushed over, placing his backpack on the ground and quickly opening it to search inside, while asking, "Are you injured?"

The female soldier remained motionless, ignoring Luo Zheng. Luo Zheng was eager to ask what to do next; there was no telling how many enemies were outside, and it wasn't a viable situation for the two of them to hide here. Suddenly, a gunshot rang out, and immediately afterward, the female soldier opened fire without hesitation, as if she knew exactly where the enemy was hiding

"Are you sure you want to do this?" The female soldier asked coldly, as if she knew that Luo Zheng was about to charge out. She looked at Luo Zheng with a more scrutinizing gaze. Seeing Luo Zheng nodding firmly, she pondered for a moment and said: "There are three trees between you and the enemy that will create a shooting blind spot. Find them, run in a straight line. With your speed, zigzagging or feigning won't help; the straight distance is the shortest. Whether you can survive depends on yourself."

Immediately, Luo Zheng felt someone grab the collar of his shirt, and he was uncontrollably dragged to one side, leaning against a large tree. Then he heard a gunshot, and the spot where he had been crouching was hit by a bullet, causing him to be greatly alarmed. He saw that the one who had come to his rescue was a female soldier. Just as he was about to express his gratitude, he noticed the female soldier making a gesture for silence, so he quickly shut his mouth and listened intently to the sounds around him, not daring to breathe, fearing that he might disturb the female soldier.

The female soldier curled her body as much as possible to minimize her exposure to attacks, leaning against a large tree to rest, completely ignoring the enemy's shouts and threats. Luo Zheng could see that the female soldier was severely exhausted, her spirit worn out, perhaps due to excessive blood loss. Fortunately, she had just performed a simple bandage, which temporarily stopped the bleeding. If she engaged in intense movement, it was likely that the wound would reopen, evoking a natural instinct to protect, a man's inherent desire to safeguard a woman. Her spirit was indeed worn out, possibly due to excessive blood loss. Thankfully, she had just performed a simple bandage, which temporarily stopped the bleeding. If she engaged in intense movement, it was likely that the wound would reopen, evoking a natural instinct to protect, a man's inherent desire to safeguard a woman.

"Hand me your pistol, I will draw their attention away," Luo Zheng said to the female soldier, his tone resolute.

"Little girl, are you running out of bullets? How about we make a deal?" A male voice, speaking with a Western accent and struggling with the Mandarin language, shouted loudly, filled with mockery and provocation.

Luo Zheng understood that the female soldiers were not truly resting, but rather trying to relax as much as possible, attentively sensing the enemy's next move. It was akin to the teachings of the older generation at home about hunting; what one sees and hears is not necessarily true, only what one feels is the most genuine. When a beast attacks, there is a palpable aura of danger. By sensing this aura, one can also discern the beast's position and the timing of its attack. However, this subtle feeling is not something that everyone can master or learn from books. At the very least, Luo Zheng had practiced for over ten years without success. What one hears is not necessarily true; only what one feels is the most genuine. When a beast attacks, there is a palpable aura of danger. By sensing this aura, one can also discern the beast's position and the timing of its attack. However, this subtle feeling is not something that everyone can master or learn from books. At the very least, Luo Zheng had practiced for over ten years without success.

"I cannot let a woman fall behind; it is beyond my capability. They may be my enemies, nine lives are at stake, and I must return." Luo Zheng said, his expression becoming resolute, a surge of killing intent erupting from him. He gripped the machete tighter, his gaze firming up, dispelling the earlier panic.

"Hello, how should I address you?" Luo Zheng said softly

"Are you not afraid of death?" a woman's voice softly emerged

"If you want to know my name, just live well," the female soldier said coldly

The female soldier let out a barely audible sound of surprise, glancing at Luo Zheng. Her expressionless, coldly beautiful face showed a hint of astonishment, before she turned her face away. Anyone can boast, but one must have the strength to back it up. In the eyes of the female soldier, while Luo Zheng's courage was commendable, his abilities were rather ordinary. She quickly checked the weapon in her hand and leaned against a tree to rest with her eyes closed.

Once again, hiding safely, yet no one fired a shot. Instead, a brazen voice shouted: "Hey girl, are you sending a piece of trash to die? I'm not interested in this kind of stuff or books; they're as slow as snails. I'm quite interested in you, though. How about we put down our guns and have a little contest? If you lose, you come with me; if I lose, I go with you. What do you say?"

A rustling sound emerged, and Luo Zheng recalled the fleeting glimpse he had just seen. The snow-white skin was captivating, stirring his blood to surge. However, upon remembering the terrifying skills of the female soldier and her fierce expression, the surging blood instantly cooled to freezing point, leaving no trace of any lingering fantasies.

The female soldier didn't even bother to glance at Luo Zheng, her eyes half-closed as she focused on conserving her energy. This feeling of being looked down upon by a woman drove Luo Zheng to the brink of madness. He said solemnly, "I know they are strong. The kind of battle at your level is not something a mere soldier like me can participate in. Isn't it just death?" With that, he turned around and was about to charge forward.

Three trees form a triangle, and the nearest corner to oneself should be the dead angle. Luo Zheng understood and smiled, saying: "Thank you, can you tell me your name? I will die knowing clearly."

After waiting for approximately three seconds, Luo Zheng estimated the possible hiding spots of the enemy. Based on the surrounding trees, he determined the next safe landing point, picked up a stone from www.hetushu.com, and threw it towards a large tree on one side, while his body bent and dashed towards the safe landing point on the other side.

Luo Zheng was not angry; he forced a smile, took a deep breath, and thrust the mountain-cutting knife into the ground at the feet of the female soldier. He then took out a Mitsubishi bayonet from his marching pack and coldly said: "Squad leader, brothers, we are in this together. Whether we can take revenge depends on you all."

The female soldier's frost-like face remained unchanged as always. She listened attentively for a moment, then straightened her body and unceremoniously rummaged through Luo Zheng's military pack. She found a first aid kit inside, quickly opened it, and skillfully used a small pair of scissors to cut open the pants at the thigh, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin. Suddenly realizing that Luo Zheng was beside her, she shot him a glare filled with murderous intent, prompting Luo Zheng to quickly turn away.

Ah! Luo Zheng let out a long howl and suddenly charged forward, quickly hiding behind a large tree. In just a breath, he covered a distance of seven or eight meters. At the critical moment of life and death, human potential is limitless. Luo Zheng felt as if his heart was about to leap out of his chest, gasping for breath, his blood surging, and his whole body seemed to possess boundless strength.