Age: My Small World

In the new era, suppressing bandits has become a major challenge.

Former enemies, and even some bandits, are entrenched in the deep mountains and forests, and robbery is commonplace for them. Therefore, suppressing bandits has actually been one of the most important tasks in the past ten years.

Only now have the bandits gradually disappeared, but traces of them can still be found in some places.

For example, on the outskirts of the border city, far from the bustling areas, a group of bandits were stationed to intercept caravans entering and leaving the city. Caravans that were intercepted by them usually did not fare well. The city had sent large forces to pursue and intercept them many times, but unfortunately, due to the long border and the fact that problems could easily arise in the desert, they had to return empty-handed in the end.

However, the actions in Jiangcheng were not without effect. With patrols day and night, the bandits dared not make any rash moves, let alone appear in busy areas, and gradually even supplies became a problem.

As a result, their actions became increasingly flawed, and it might not be long before these guys were gradually encircled and wiped out in one fell swoop.

However, tonight, things took a sudden turn.

At nine o'clock in the evening, it was still as bright as day, though it looked like dusk.

The truck was getting very close to their destination, which gradually put the driver at ease. After all, there were quite a few people stationed around, and if the bandits dared to come over, they would most likely be discovered, and they would be wiped out. So the driver's mood improved a lot.

Just then, figures began to appear running under the night sky.

Yang Jun's eyes were extremely sharp, and he instantly spotted these figures in the setting sun.

"Watch out, someone's coming from ahead."

The driver squinted to observe, then slammed on the brakes.

His face darkened: "They're bandits. Those bastards have actually set their sights on us."

"Comrades, we'll need your help now. As soon as we fire a shot, the base will definitely notice. Our scouts are quick to send messages."

"Don't worry, there should only be about twenty people."

Yang Jun gripped the rifle tightly. This thing could hold thirty bullets, which was more than enough.

"Twenty people?!"

Upon hearing this, the driver swallowed hard, momentarily losing his confidence.

"Get off the bus. We can't just sit here and wait to die."

Yang Jun made a decision immediately.

The twenty armed bandits charged in on horseback. Even if he shot very fast, he could only kill four or five people in one volley. However, the remaining dozen or so guns were enough to kill the four of them.

“Good. Get out of the car and ambush them on the hillside next to us. That way, their horses won’t be able to come up. Otherwise, I don’t think we can hold out for long.”

Sun also made a quick decision and said he would give up the truck.

If there's still a chance to survive, then the truck can be found. But if the people are gone, then what use is the truck?
The driver knew this was a critical moment, and no matter how important the truck was, he had to abandon it. So he gritted his teeth, gripped his gun, and got out of the truck with the three men, heading up the slope not far away.

There are also trees on the slope, which are lush and shady, but the air is a bit too dry.

Just as they reached the slope and hid themselves, twenty bandits on tall horses burst into view.

Without Yang Jun needing to remind them, the group of people simultaneously became too nervous to utter a sound.

"Boss, the man has escaped." One of the bandits didn't immediately rob the supplies, but instead observed the driver's movements.

But now, where are the drivers? There are only empty driver's seats.

"what?!"

The leader covered his face with a scarf, making his appearance unrecognizable, but his voice was extremely hoarse. "Chase them! We must bring them back, or we'll be in deep trouble this time."

The leader knew that the supplies he had seized were intended for use at a nearby base, which had a much larger and more elite force than his own. If they discovered that the supplies were gone, he would be in serious trouble.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from the slope above: "Fire!"

As soon as the sound rang out, the leader was shot in the head by Yang Jun.

He didn't want to give them any time to defend themselves or react; that would be a waste.

As soon as Yang Jun fired the first shot, Sun Buyong and the other two also opened fire.

Almost instantly, four or five bandits fell to the ground.
The death of the leader of the bandits, in particular, startled the men, who immediately drew their guns and returned fire.

"Bang bang bang!" In an instant, the area in front of this small, low slope became a fierce battlefield.

After leaving behind three or four more corpses, the remaining bandits finally broke down and fled.

"Phew... thank goodness, now I can really relax." The driver patted his chest, looking so relieved.

"Why don't we try to eradicate evil completely?" Sun was eager to try. In his opinion, this group of bandits was just ordinary, and he didn't know how they had caused so much trouble in the village.

Little did they know that if Yang Jun hadn't taken down the leader in time, the battle might have turned out very differently, and there might have even been casualties.

"Let's not. Our people will be here soon. There's no need for us to chase after them. They'll definitely find clues and catch up with these guys."

The driver reassured the three of them, then started the car again and continued driving forward.

The night gradually deepened.

Not long after the truck started driving, it encountered two vehicles full of people.

"Comrade Ma Yunfeng, there was a burst of gunfire just now over here. Do you know what the problem is?"

It turns out the driver's full name is Ma Yunfeng.

The driver, no longer showing any guilt or other signs of nervousness, instead bowed to the newcomer with an air of arrogance.

"Report, I encountered bandits on my way back."

Then Ma Yunfeng recounted the entire situation in detail.

"So it was these guys. They actually dared to covet our supplies. They're really courting death. Well then, I'll take some men and deal with them."

The person left in a hurry after saying that, but fortunately he asked Ma Yunfeng which direction those people had fled in.

"Let's go, we really don't need to worry about this anymore."

Ma Yunfeng smiled.

After the truck traveled for another five minutes, it gradually entered a valley riverbed.

Here, Yang Jun saw an environment completely different from the desert outside.

This place is actually an oasis, with some lush vegetation in the middle, but further out it is still desert, and it is difficult to see any green plants.

But this place is huge enough, covering an area of ​​several kilometers, making it a super oasis. No wonder the so-called base was built here.

"Comrade Ma, can you tell us now what the name of the place we came from is?" (End of Chapter)