Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

The two men clearly hadn't expected Jiang Nian to take down the sniper so quickly, nor had they anticipated his counterattack would be so fierce!

One of them reacted extremely quickly, rolling to the side the instant Jiang Nian lunged at him, while his submachine gun spat out flames.

"Da da da!"

Bullets chased after Jiang Nian's figure, exploding into a series of snowflakes on the snow.

The other person quickly sought cover to create shooting opportunities for their companion.

But Jiang Nian's speed far exceeded their expectations!
Just as the bullet was about to hit his body, Jiang Nian suddenly ducked down, almost sliding along the snow. He reached for his waist with his right hand, and a cold light shot out!
The throwing knife pierced the air and struck the wrist of the rolling enemy with precision!
Taking advantage of the momentum, Jiang Nian charged forward, his left leg whipping out like a whip, and kicked the opponent hard in the chest!
A dull thud resounded, and the enemy was struck as if by a heavy hammer, flying backward and crashing into an ice rock, where he lay motionless.

Almost simultaneously, the last enemy found cover and pointed his weapon at Jiang Nian.

But Jiang Nian had already anticipated his movements. The moment he kicked the second enemy away, he used the reaction force to spin to the side, and at the same time, he swung out a second throwing knife with his right hand!

This time, the target was the enemy's arm holding the gun behind the cover!

"Ding!"

With a crisp sound, the throwing knife struck the handguard of the opponent's weapon, sending sparks flying.

Although it didn't hit directly, this brief disruption was enough!

Jiang Nian charged forward like a cheetah, taking three steps at a time, and instantly closed in on the last enemy!
When the enemy saw Jiang Nian approaching, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes. He dropped his gun, drew a military dagger with his other hand, and thrust it straight at Jiang Nian's throat!

His movements were clean and efficient, clearly indicating he was a skilled close-combat fighter!
But Jiang Nian acted even faster!

The moment the dagger came at him, his left hand shot out like lightning, precisely grabbing the opponent's wrist holding the knife, while his right shoulder slammed forward!
"boom!"

Bajiquan, the Mountain-Pulling Strike!
The force exerted was simple and brutal, yet it contained terrifying power!

The enemy felt an irresistible force coming from his chest, and he was thrown backward uncontrollably, the dagger slipping from his hand.

Jiang Nian, seizing the advantage, stepped forward, his right hand forming a claw, aiming straight for his opponent's Adam's apple!

"Crack!"

The crisp sound of bones cracking was particularly jarring in the wind and snow.

The last enemy's eyes quickly dimmed, and he collapsed softly into the snow.

The battle lasted only a dozen seconds from start to finish.

All three of the organization's elite assassins were killed!
Jiang Nian, slightly out of breath, stood in the snow and looked around.

The wind and snow continued, and the wreckage of the helicopter in the distance was still burning, billowing thick smoke.

His face was somewhat pale; the series of outbursts just now had been a considerable burden on his body, which was not yet fully recovered.

"Advisor Jiang!"

The ghost's voice came from not far away. He was running quickly toward them, carrying the metal rod that had been used as bait.

Upon seeing the three corpses on the ground, a hint of shock flashed in the ghost's eyes, which quickly turned into admiration.

"Is everything resolved?"

Jiang Nian nodded and pointed in the direction of the sniper: "There's another one over there, he shouldn't be completely dead yet."

The ghost immediately understood and quickly walked behind the ice pile.

A moment later, he dragged the sniper with the neck injury back.

The sniper is still alive, but seriously wounded, with blood constantly seeping from the wound on his neck.

His white combat uniform was stained red. His eyes were filled with pain and resentment.

"Did you find out anything?" Jiang Nian asked.

The ghost shook his head: "He refused to speak and broke a fang, but the dose didn't seem to be enough to kill him."

Jiang Nian walked up to the sniper, crouched down, and looked at him coldly: "How many of you are left? What is your mission?"

The sniper struggled to raise his head, black blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, and revealed a ferocious smile: "You can't escape."

His voice grew weaker and weaker, and his eyes began to glaze over.

Jiang Nian frowned slightly and reached out to check his carotid artery, which was already very weak.

"He's gone."

Jiang Nian stood up.

The ghost's face was grim: "Our only survivor is gone too."

Just then, Lingque's voice suddenly came from the communicator. Although it was filled with static, it cheered the two of them up!
"Ghost! Advisor Jiang! Can you hear me?"

"A spirit bird?!"

The ghost was both surprised and delighted. "You're alive! Where are you?"

"I'm in an ice crevasse about one kilometer southeast of the helicopter crash site! I parachuted in before the helicopter was hit! The crew... they didn't have time..."

Lingque's voice was filled with sorrow, but she quickly composed herself, "I suffered some minor injuries, but they don't affect my mobility. How is the situation on your end?"

Hearing that Lingque was still alive, Youhun breathed a long sigh of relief: "We've dealt with the pursuing hunting team, but Han Dong is still in our hands. Can you come and join us now?"

"Give me your coordinates, and I'll try my best to get there. Also, I've tried to contact the Barrier Group!"

"They are being held up by an unidentified armed group and are currently engaged in a firefight, unable to break free for the time being!"

The Barrier Group also encountered enemies!

The organization's interception efforts were greater than expected!
Jiang Nian and You Hun exchanged a glance, both seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes.

"Send our coordinates to Lingque and tell her to be careful and come over to meet us."

Jiang Nian said in a deep voice, "We must leave here as soon as possible, as the organization's reinforcements may arrive at any time."

Immediately send the coordinates to Lingque via an encrypted channel.

Then, he looked at Han Dong, who had been abandoned by Jiang Nian and whose face was ashen.

"This guy has become a hot potato now."

With Han Dong by their side, their movements would be slow, and they would constantly attract the organization's pursuit.

But without him, one of the key objectives of this operation would have failed.

Jiang Nian walked up to Han Dong and looked at him coldly: "Did you hear that? The organization spared no expense for you. What value do you have now that would make us feel it's worth the risk to take you away?"

Han Dong raised his head, his eyes vacant, his lips trembling.

He seemed to want to say something, but then swallowed it back.

"I know many of the organization's secrets, the truth about Project Ice Marrow..."

He spoke haltingly, his voice like that of a broken bellows.

"But these are not enough to save your life."

Jiang Nian's tone was icy: "Unless you can provide valuable information that can be used immediately."

A flicker of struggle crossed Han Dong's eyes, but finally, he seemed to have made up his mind and whispered, "The listening station... that abandoned listening station... it's not just a listening station..."

Jiang Nian and You Hun both looked at him at the same time.

"What do you mean?"

The ghost pressed for answers.

"Below it... there is a deeper passage."

Han Dong's voice grew softer and softer.

Han Dong gasped for breath, "Part of the theory behind the Ice Marrow Project originated there."

Jiang Nian and You Hun were both shocked.

If what Han Dong said is true, then the significance of this discovery may be even greater than the Ice Marrow Project itself!

"The exact location?" Jiang Nian pressed.

"At the bottom level of the listening station, behind the generator set, there is a hidden door..." After saying this, Han Dong seemed to have used up all his strength, collapsed on the snow, and stopped talking.

Jiang Nian and You Hun exchanged a glance.

"How credible do you think his words are?" Ghost asked in a low voice.

“Uncertain, but worth verifying,” Jiang Nian pondered. “If such a place truly exists, the organization would undoubtedly have heavily guarded it or set up strict surveillance. Our current situation is not suitable for further exploration.”

Ghost nodded in agreement: "The most urgent task is to bring the data and Han Dong back safely. This intelligence can be handed over to the follow-up troops."

Just then, Lingque appeared in the snowstorm, leaning on an ice axe she had found, and limped toward them.

"Spirit Sparrow!" Ghostly Soul hurried to meet it.

Lingque's face was a little pale, and her left leg seemed to be injured, but she was in good spirits.

"I'm fine, I just twisted my ankle while skydiving."

She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the corpse on the ground and the listless Han Dong beside her. "It's good that you're all alright."

"The situation is not optimistic."

Ghost briefly explained the current situation: "The stronghold team is tied down, the support helicopter has been destroyed, and with Han Dong in tow, it will be difficult for us to travel 35 kilometers to the backup support point under the organization's encirclement."

Lingque checked her equipment and said, "When I contacted the base, they mentioned that they were trying to mobilize the nearest polar patrol team to come and meet us, but it will take time, at least two more hours."

Two hours is too long.

Jiang Nian looked into the distance; the wind and snow showed no signs of stopping.

His divine sense remained constantly alert, and he could sense that there seemed to be new activity on the distant ice field.

"We can't just sit here and wait."

Jiang Nian made a decision: "Move southeast. The terrain there is lower, there may be more cover, and it will be easier to evade tracking."

“Alright, let’s head southeast.” Ghost carried the frail Spirit Sparrow on his back, while Jiang Nian picked up Han Dong again. The four-person team set off once more, disappearing into the vast snowstorm.

This time, their journey was even more difficult.

Lingque injured her ankle, and although it was simply bandaged, she was unable to walk for long periods of time.

The ghost carried her, and its speed decreased significantly.

Jiang Nian carried Han Dong while also having to keep an eye on his surroundings, which greatly exhausted him.

The snowstorm seemed to be getting heavier, and visibility was decreasing again.

The snow was knee-deep, making each step extremely difficult.

An hour later, they had only advanced less than five kilometers.

"Rest... for ten minutes..." Ghost panted as he carefully placed the spirit bird behind a sheltered ice rock.

He was extremely exhausted.

Jiang Nian also left Han Dong aside, leaned against the ice rock, and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.

Just then, Jiang Nian suddenly opened his eyes!
"There is a situation!"

His voice instantly put Ghost and Sparrow on edge.

"Which direction?" Ghost immediately raised his weapon.

“From all sides…” Jiang Nian’s expression was grave. “We’re surrounded.”

His divine sense detected that at least six hostile forces were slowly approaching from different directions, forming an encirclement!

The organization's pursuers finally found them!
"How is this possible?!" Lingque exclaimed incredulously. "We've been moving the whole time, and with such a heavy snowstorm, how did they find us?"

Jiang Nian's gaze fell on Han Dong.

Han Dong seemed to have sensed something as well, and a strange smile appeared on his face.

“It’s a locator…” Jiang Nian said coldly. “We checked his equipment, but we may have missed the one implanted in his body.”

Implanting tracking devices into the bodies of key figures in an organization is a common practice.

Ghost's expression changed, and he immediately took out a detector and scanned Han Dong's entire body.

Sure enough, the detector emitted a faint beeping sound from the back of Han Dong's neck!

"Damn it!" Ghost cursed angrily, reaching out to dig out the locator.

"It's too late," Jiang Nian stopped him. "They're already very close."

He stood up and looked around.

In the wind and snow, several blurry figures were slowly approaching.

This time, it wasn't a three-person hunting team, but a full six fully armed enemies!
They wore white camouflage suits that blended seamlessly into the icy landscape, and the weapons in their hands gleamed coldly in the wind and snow.

The leader was a tall man who raised his hand, signaling the group to stop.

“Mr. Jiang Nian, Captain Ghost.”

The tall man's voice came through the mask, carrying a hint of electronic synthesis, "Put down your weapons, hand over Dr. Han Dong and the data, and we might consider giving you a dignified ending."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable confidence.

Jiang Nian could sense that the aura emanating from this tall man was far stronger than that of the previous enemies, and even comparable to that of Charles!

He is a high-ranking official in the organization!

"dream."

The ghost responded coldly, while secretly making a hand gesture, signaling Jiang Hun and Ling Que to prepare for battle.

Despite her ankle injury, Lingque had already steadily raised her rifle and aimed it at the enemy leader.

"Unfortunately."

The tall man shook his head, as if he had expected this answer.

He slowly raised his hand, preparing to give the order to attack.

At this critical moment!
Mutations reborn!

"call out--!!!"

A sharp whistling sound came from the sky!

Immediately following was the deafening roar of engines!

An armed helicopter painted with military markings appeared overhead like a divine warrior descending from the sky, breaking through the wind and snow!

The helicopter door opened, and a heavy machine gun emerged, aimed at the organization members below!
"Listen up, everyone below! You are surrounded! Lay down your weapons and surrender immediately! Repeat, lay down your weapons and surrender immediately!"

A stern warning came through the loudspeaker on the helicopter.

The six members of the organization were clearly caught off guard by the sudden appearance of a military helicopter, and their formation became slightly chaotic.

The tall man looked up at the helicopter, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Retreat!" he ordered decisively.

The organization's members reacted swiftly, immediately scattering in all directions and using the wind, snow, and terrain as cover to quickly evacuate.

The heavy machine guns on the helicopter spat fire, and bullets rained down in the direction the enemy was retreating, causing snow to fly everywhere, but they failed to capture anyone.

The organization's members vanished like ghosts into the snowstorm.

The helicopter slowly descended and hovered above Jiang Nian and the others.

The rope ladder was thrown down again.

An officer in polar combat uniform slid down the rope ladder, walked quickly to Jiang Nian, and saluted.

"Advisor Jiang Nian, Captain Ghost, Comrade Spirit Sparrow, we are the Third Arctic Patrol Team, ordered to provide support! Please board the plane immediately!" (End of Chapter)