Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

Deep within the base.

On the electronic sand table, the entire map surrounding the Flint Research Institute was displayed, with several glaring red dots marking the locations of previous attacks and the discovery of unusual activity.

The old man, whose epaulets were decorated with pine branch patterns, spoke slowly.

"Based on the intelligence we previously gathered, as well as the fragmented information provided by Advisor Jiang and Zero, we suspect that these guys are hiding a temporary hideout near the research institute that we haven't been able to find."

“Their last group arrived too quickly; it didn’t seem like they were transferred from afar.”

The sudden attack caught almost all of them off guard, leaving them no time to react and allowing them to move so quickly.

Either they infiltrated beforehand, or their hidden base is nearby.

Either way, it would be extremely dangerous for them.

Bai Yongxu also stood beside the sand table, adding with a solemn expression.

"Just as the old commander said, we have found some clues. This hideout is not big, but it is very well hidden."

"Our main goal now is to find and take him down."

Bai Yongxu said in a low voice.

If it really is as they think.

To prevent the organization from being discovered, most of its members are probably still at their original base.

Even a lot of information couldn't be taken away.

If we can capture them, we can not only make amends for our past mistakes, but also obtain most of the intelligence about the organization.

His gaze shifted to Jiang Nian, who had remained silent.

"Jiang Nian, the objective of this operation is to confirm the existence of this hideout, find out how many people are inside, and obtain core intelligence if the opportunity arises. If things don't look good, retreat immediately. Ensure your safety and bring back the exact location."

They have already lost too many elites; they cannot afford to lose another key talent like Jiang Nian.

“No problem!” Jiang Nian accepted the task.

His gaze was fixed on the dense green area marked as suspicious on the sand table.

The memories of the previous battle had not yet faded; he knew how powerful and terrifying this organization was.

"The team you previously partnered with is still resting, so this time Wang Lei will lead the team to cooperate with you."

Bai Yongxu operated the control panel and brought up the information of the four soldiers. "They are all veterans, especially skilled in operating in the mountains and forests. Their tracking and concealment skills are top-notch."

Jiang Nian took the documents and looked at their information.

Wang Lei is a veteran with many years of experience in field operations.

The other three are Da Niu, a strong man skilled in making and disposing of explosives; Xiao Sun, a tall and thin man proficient in communications and electronic equipment; and Lao Zhao, a sturdy man in charge of first aid and support.

It is a capable and down-to-earth team!

The more ordinary something looks, the more powerful it actually is.

Jiang Nian didn't believe they were really just ordinary soldiers.

"Understood. When shall we depart?"

Now that the task had been assigned, Jiang Nian didn't waste any more words.

He asked simply and directly.

"The sooner the better," came the old man's decisive reply. "No one knows when they will launch another attack, so we must deal with them in advance."

Early next morning.

Jiang Nian and Wang Lei's group of five quietly blended into the forest of the mountains.

Everyone changed into camouflage clothing covered in mud and leaves, and their faces were painted with dark green and blackish-brown paint.

Wang Lei and his team members moved with practiced skill, their steps light and subtle, cleverly using the shadows of trees and rocks to conceal their movements.

Just as Jiang Nian thought, they were indeed not ordinary soldiers.

Jiang Nian, with his exquisite control over his body and superhuman perception, was positioned in the center of the group.

Help them explore the surrounding area.

The woods here are so dense that there might be talking trees hidden somewhere.

The group cautiously explored forward, their destination the river valley not far away.

Here, Bai Yongxu and his group are at a disadvantage.

Based on intelligence speculation.

The enemy is very likely hiding here.

"To the left front, half a foot off the ground, there is a thin line connecting a copper bell to a tree."

Jiang Nian spoke in a very low voice, transmitting information through an encrypted headset.

Wang Lei immediately raised his fist, and the team came to an instant halt, then turned around, bypassing the death zone.

"Mr. Jiang, your eyesight is truly exceptional."

"These old-fashioned tripwires, made to look just like vines, almost caught us."

This place is full of trees, and even for such professional members, it's difficult to perfectly spot the traps inside.

But Jiang Nian is different; these things can't fool him.

Jiang Nian shook his head slightly.

"They are very shrewd, and they use simple and practical methods, which makes them even harder to guard against."

Nowadays, people are starting to use technology products, and some are even overly dependent on them.

Ironically, these primitive and seemingly harmless traps are the most terrifying.

These representatives of this organization are also far too clever!
The journey was fraught with danger, but they managed to avoid several traps and two extremely well-hidden sentry posts thanks to Jiang Nian's early warnings and the professional skills of Wang Lei's team.

The sentries were so well disguised that they almost blended into the tree trunks.

If Jiang Nian hadn't sensed that faint life force and focused mental fluctuations, it would have been impossible to detect with the naked eye.

The closer you get to the valley, the more humid the air becomes, and the sound of the rushing river becomes clearer.

"We're almost there."

Wang Lei crouched down and made a concealed hand gesture.

He took out his binoculars and carefully observed the valley shrouded in mist ahead.

However, he couldn't see anything.

The forest and fog here are so thick, and there's water nearby, that even infrared detectors can't detect anyone.

"Damn it, where did these people go?!"

Wang Lei was cursing and swearing.

They've come all this way, they can't go back empty-handed.

"There's some noise about 400 meters away, around one o'clock."

Just at this time.

Jiang Nian whispered, "There was a machine sound, very soft, and at least three people talking, but I couldn't make out what they were saying."

Jiang Nian's strength has increased again in the previous battle.

Especially in terms of the ability to sense things with one's divine sense, it exceeded all expectations.

His exploratory abilities are even more precise than infrared.

Wang Lei was taken aback and immediately adjusted the direction of the telescope.

After a long and careful search, they finally discovered something unnatural at the bottom of a rock wall that was almost completely covered by thick vines.

The vegetation there was a bit jarring in color, and in the shadows of the rock walls, the man-made right-angled outlines were faintly visible.

"A possible population has been found."

Wang Lei's voice carried suppressed excitement, "The disguise is extremely clever, but it's definitely not naturally formed. Mr. Jiang's judgment is accurate!"

He really didn't expect Jiang Nian to find out.

If he hadn't reminded them, they probably wouldn't have been able to find this entrance at all.

No wonder the exploration instruments and airplanes couldn't find them; they were hidden so well!
Like leopards before a hunt, they stealthily crept to a dense thicket about 150 meters from their target for a final observation.

That was indeed a hidden entrance built using a natural cave.

It would be extremely difficult to discover without careful observation.

There were no visible guards at the entrance, so it seemed safe. But just as Wang Lei and his group were about to move in, Jiang Nian stopped them.

He could clearly hear that people were lurking inside the entrance and in the cracks in the rock wall above.

His breathing was long and steady, clearly that of an experienced guard.

"Don't move, it's still dangerous."

Jiang Nian gave a few quiet pointers.

"The structure inside the entrance is unclear. There are at least four guards, two of whom are easy to spot, and two are hidden in the shadows."

He informed Wang Lei and others of what he had perceived.

They were startled and immediately began to examine the area again.

However, nothing was seen.

Wang Lei frowned: "Forced entry is definitely out of the question; it would alert everyone. We can only find an opportunity to sneak in."

They patiently observed the activity around the entrance, looking for patterns and clues.

Time passes while waiting.

Just then, a slight rustling sound came from the woods behind them.

"Someone is approaching!"

Jiang Nian immediately issued an alarm.

Since the enemy can be hidden here, they can certainly be hidden here as well.

Even these members of the organization who are extremely familiar with the jungle.

They couldn't even see Jiang Nian and the others right under their noses.

Everyone instantly lowered their bodies, completely blending into the shadows of the bushes.

Three men, dressed in jungle combat uniforms and with their faces painted, carrying heavy packs, were walking along an almost unrecognizable path toward the entrance to the outpost.

They moved briskly, their eyes scanning their surroundings warily; they were clearly the organization's field personnel returning.

good chance!
Wang Lei and Jiang Nian exchanged a glance and instantly reached a consensus.

This is probably their only chance!
"Prepare for action."

Wang Lei's voice was so low it was almost inaudible.

"The moment they reach the door and the guards' attention is drawn, we quickly approach from the side, take care of the hidden moles, and then slip inside!"

Jiang Nian nodded, his muscles tensing slightly, his sharp gaze locking onto the hidden sentry above the rock wall.

Three returning people approached the entrance, and one of them made a peculiar gesture toward the rock wall.

Then, the thick vine camouflage at the entrance was partially lifted, revealing a gap just wide enough for one person to pass through.

By the faint light coming from inside, one could see the figure of a guard with a gun.

Just as the three field staff members bent down and entered one by one.

Moved!

Jiang Nian shot out almost skimming the ground, heading straight for the hidden sentry in the crevice of the rock.

He collapsed to the ground without even uttering a sound.

Almost simultaneously, Wang Lei, along with Da Niu and Xiao Sun, suddenly burst out from the flank.

The guard at the entrance, who had just turned around to close the disguise, felt a sudden gust of wind behind his head. Before he could react, Wang Lei slammed the butt of his silenced pistol into his temple, and he fell to the ground with a thud.

Da Niu and Xiao Sun quickly dragged him aside and gagged him with the prepared tape.

Old Zhao stayed behind to guard the rear and ensure a safe retreat.

"Done," Wang Lei said in a low voice.

Jiang Nian fell down from the rock wall, and the five of them quickly crawled into the narrow entrance one by one.

Behind the entrance is a roughly carved rock passage, barely wide enough for one person to pass through while bending over. The air is filled with a damp, earthy smell and a faint whiff of smoke.

A dim, yellowish light and louder voices could be heard from the end of the passage.

"It looks like they haven't been hiding for long!"

Contrary to my expectations, I thought they had been here for a long time, but that's not the case.

The passage here looks like it has just been opened, and it should only be temporarily open.

They didn't infiltrate beforehand!

Wang Lei gave a hand signal, and the team immediately went into battle mode.

He slightly raised the muzzle of his gun and moved even lighter.

The passage leads to a large natural cave, which has obviously been converted into the main activity area of ​​the stronghold.

About six or seven people were scattered around the fire; some were cleaning their weapons, some were talking in hushed tones, and two were leaning against the rock wall, seemingly asleep. Some supply crates and backpacks were piled up in the corner.

On the other side of the cave, there are two smaller openings, their destinations unknown.

One of the openings had a dirty curtain drawn near it, while the other was completely uncovered.

"The number of people is more than expected."

Jiang Nian whispered through the headset, "There's no one in the hole with the curtain on the left, but there are two people in the one on the right. They seem to be operating some equipment; there's a beeping sound."

Fortunately, he was able to sense it in advance.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to discover the enemy hiding in the shadows.

Wang Lei carefully observed the situation of the main cave and quickly made a decision.

"Xiao Sun, go to the cave on the right, take care of the people inside, and copy the communication records. Da Niu, check the supplies."

"Mr. Jiang, Old Zhao, follow me and keep watch on the main tunnel. Be quick!"

Xiao Sun nodded and quietly slipped towards the hole on the right.

The big bull crawled forward, using the shadows as cover, and headed to the left.

Jiang Nian and Wang Lei hid in the shadows at the entrance of the passage, their guns pointed at the unsuspecting armed personnel inside the main cave.

"call out!"

A very faint whooshing sound rang out.

One of the organization members immediately collapsed.

Several of the quickest-reacting militants had already raised their guns, scanning their surroundings warily, their eyes quickly locking onto the direction of the passageway entrance.

"over there!"

Someone spotted them and opened fire!
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

A crisp gunshot rang out in the enclosed cave, the bullet striking the rocks and sending sparks flying.

"Suppression shot!"

Wang Lei remained calm under pressure. With a single command, his assault rifle unleashed a barrage of fire, forcing two armed men who were attempting to charge back behind cover.

Their goal is to draw fire so that others can find data and intelligence!

However, the group's militants outnumbered the group and were clearly well-trained.

After the initial panic subsided, they quickly began to organize an effective counterattack.

Bullets rained down like a torrential downpour, thumping against the rocks and making it difficult for Wang Lei and his companions to lift their heads.

What's more troublesome is that the entrance passage is narrow, and once it's blocked by firepower, they'll be trapped like turtles in a barrel.

"Damn it, the firepower is too intense!" Old Zhao cursed through gritted teeth as he changed to a new magazine while hiding behind a stone pillar.

Jiang Nian's eyes turned cold.

His body suddenly leaped out from behind the cover, accelerating to its maximum speed.

Instead of rushing straight to the entrance, he sprinted along the edge of the cave, his target the machine gunners with the heaviest firepower!
"Watch out! That person is incredibly fast!"

The organization members cried out in alarm and turned their guns to fire at Jiang Nian.

But Jiang Nian acted too quickly.

Screams and the sound of gunfire rang out one after another.

Wherever Jiang Nian went, several gaps and points of chaos instantly appeared in the organization's firepower network!
"Great opportunity! Charge!" (End of Chapter)