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Crossing the edge of the camp, they entered a dense forest. The shadows of the trees swayed in the moonlight, and occasionally a few small animals darted through the grass, adding a touch of life to the quiet night. The group silently followed the professor, their hearts filled with questions and curiosity, yet no one uttered a word, each absorbed in their own world, pondering the mission that lay ahead.
After walking for about half an hour, the group arrived at a relatively open area, where a hidden hut could be vaguely seen ahead. "Our target is inside. It contains important documents about the Black Organization and some experimental data," Zhao De said, pointing to the distance. "You must bring it back as intact as possible."
"Understood, Professor!" the group replied in unison, and then quickly began their assigned tasks. Chen Si was responsible for scouting the surrounding environment; Lin Xue and Li Xiao began attempting to break down the door; while Zhao De kept watch for any potential enemy activity.
Chapter 1345 The Information in Hand
Chapter 1345 The Information in Hand
"Looks like there's a lock on the door, and it looks pretty sturdy..." Li Xiao complained, scratching his head. "But that won't stop us."
"Be careful, don't make too much noise," Lin Xue whispered to her companion, while cautiously inserting the tools she was carrying into the keyhole to probe.
At the same time, Chen Si returned from his reconnaissance position and indicated that there was nothing unusual in the surroundings. "Everything is safe, no one else has been found."
Just then, with a slight cracking sound, the tightly closed door finally opened a crack – Li Xiao's actions had successfully broken through the door!
"All done! Can we go in and take a look now?" Li Xiao looked at everyone triumphantly.
Wang Yu nodded slightly: "Okay, go in. Remember to be discreet and try to avoid leaving any traces."
The four men filed in, immediately enveloped by the dim, damp atmosphere of the small hut, filled with an indescribable odor. Using the faint light of their flashlights, they began a careful search.
Not long after, the desired document was found next to an iron box in a corner. "Found it!" Lin Xue whispered, excited but not forgetting to keep her voice as low as possible so as not to disturb any possible listening devices or alarms.
Just as they were preparing to leave, they suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the house. "Quick, hide! Someone's coming!" Wang Yu said nervously, leading everyone to find a suitable place to temporarily conceal themselves.
A moment later, three men dressed in black robes burst into the room, seemingly searching for something. They quickly flipped through the documents on the table and exchanged a few words. "The documents here are gone! Did they find them first?"
Listening to these conversations, Wang Yu and the others, who were hiding in the shadows, exchanged glances, knowing that these three strangers must also be opponents sent by some opposing force to compete for intelligence.
After the other party left, the group breathed a sigh of relief. "Looks like we need to hurry up and leave before they have a chance to track us down," Zhao De urged.
After repacking up, the five men retraced their steps and returned to camp as quickly as possible. It was around 2 a.m. when they arrived back at base; the sky was beginning to lighten with the first light of dawn, signaling the start of a new day.
"Teacher, the task is complete. Please take a look." Wang Yu stood in front of the professor and respectfully handed over all the materials he had found.
Zhao De took the document and carefully reviewed a few pages. He nodded in satisfaction and said, "Thank you for your hard work. Everyone, please get some rest. Someone will handle this matter. We'll continue to await my instructions tomorrow."
Watching the exhausted yet still spirited young man leave, Zhao De smiled slightly, his hope for the future growing stronger.
Lin Xue and the others returned to their tents for a short rest. Although physically exhausted, they were incredibly excited. The success of this mission filled them with confidence for future challenges. Just as the sky began to lighten, the sound of reveille echoed through the camp.
"Today is another busy day," Wang Yu said, stretching. He and Li Xiao were organizing their equipment, preparing for the upcoming mission.
At this moment, Chen Si walked over: "The professor told us to gather and wait for us in the conference room."
The atmosphere in the conference room was tense. Zhao Dezheng stood before a map, head bowed in thought. "As everyone knows, last night's operation was merely a small probe. Now that we've confirmed the other side is equally interested in the information we possess, it means the real confrontation is about to begin."
Chapter 1346 Guardian Forces
Chapter 1346 Guardian Forces
"Teacher, what should we do now?" Lin Xue asked, a hint of unease in her voice.
Zhao De looked up at them, his eyes flashing with determination: "The next step is to find more clues. We need to penetrate deep into the enemy's heartland—the Black Organization's secret base. Perhaps there we can solve all the mysteries. Of course, this will be an extremely dangerous mission."
Upon hearing this, Wang Yu immediately stepped forward, "No matter what dangers lie ahead, we are willing to follow you!"
The others also expressed their willingness to go. "Then let's decide on that. But before that, we need to make thorough preparations." As he spoke, Zhao De picked up several photos from the table and handed them to everyone. "These are some of the information we have gathered, including photos of some key figures and a map showing the possible locations of our targets. I hope you will study them carefully."
After receiving the documents, the group carefully examined them. Just as everyone was engrossed in the analysis, Li Xiao suddenly looked up and said, "I find one of the names mentioned here very familiar... 'Hawkeye,' where have I heard that name before?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Xue thought for a moment and said, "I also feel like I've heard that name before. Ah, I remember now, he should be one of the leaders mentioned by the mysterious agent who was captured before, right? It's said that this person is skilled at collecting all kinds of classified intelligence and is ruthless."
Zhao De nodded. "That's right. According to the latest intelligence, 'Hawkeye' is currently stationed at that secret base. If we can successfully make contact with him, we might be able to obtain a lot of important intelligence about the enemy. However, this also means that you will be facing great risks."
"Then we can't miss this opportunity!" Li Xiao said firmly. "As long as we can find a breakthrough, we can overcome any difficulty."
“Okay. Let’s use this as our starting point.” Zhao De turned around after speaking. “Remember, this operation is different from any previous exercise or ordinary mission. Everyone must remain vigilant at all times. If anything seems amiss, retreat immediately. Do not linger in battle. Your safety is the most important thing.”
As evening fell, the group set off again. They encountered several minor skirmishes along the way, but thanks to a detailed pre-planned operation, the situation proceeded smoothly. As night fell, the group finally approached their destination—a cluster of buildings hidden in a valley.
Under the cover of darkness, the group split into two teams: one responsible for perimeter security, while the other, led by Zhao De, advanced towards the central area. The entire process required extreme caution to avoid alerting the enemy's guards.
"Be extra careful once you get here. There are surveillance cameras and traps everywhere. Every step could be the difference between life and death," Zhao De whispered, while shining his flashlight around to make sure no one else was following them.
"Understood!" everyone replied in hushed tones, then followed Zhao De closely. Just as they were about to reach what appeared to be an important building, a sudden burst of noisy footsteps came from ahead...
"Someone's coming!" Li Xiao quickly pulled his companions to hide around a corner, nervously peering out through the gaps.
Chapter 1347 Detailed Analysis
Chapter 1347 Detailed Analysis
Zhao De gently patted Li Xiao's shoulder, signaling him to stay calm. The group held their breath, listening to the approaching footsteps, which suggested that many people were on their way.
"This sound doesn't sound like a patrol team; it sounds like a group of people moving in a certain direction," Lin Xue said softly.
Wang Yu nodded slightly, "Perhaps they have other plans, and we can take advantage of this opportunity."
Zhao De listened carefully for a while, then said softly, "Okay, stay close to me, but don't get too close. If you notice anything unusual, retreat immediately."
As the group gradually disappeared into the distance, Zhao De led his team cautiously forward. They followed a narrow passage, passed through a dense forest, and finally arrived at a building that appeared to be heavily guarded.
“This is one of the Black Organization’s core areas; we must proceed with caution,” Zhao De said in a low voice.
"This place certainly doesn't look easy to get in," Lin Xue said, frowning as she stared at the heavy iron door.
"Let's see if we can find the entrance." Zhao De took out some tools from his backpack and started working on the door lock.
"Teacher, let me do it." Li Xiao volunteered. He took out a specially made knife and skillfully probed the crack in the door, trying to break the keyhole.
A few minutes later, Li Xiao smiled smugly, and with a "click," the door slowly opened. Zhao De nodded and gave him a thumbs up.
“Good job, Li Xiao. Let’s go in first, but remember, don’t touch anything in case you trigger the alarm.”
They cautiously entered the building and found it to be quite luxuriously furnished. The decorations and exquisite furnishings on the walls exuded an air of elegance, but this atmosphere seemed completely out of place with the strict security outside.
"It seems there's something fishy about this place," Zhao De said in a low voice, looking around for any potentially valuable clues.
"Look, there's a small room over there, the door isn't closed properly," Wang Yu pointed to a small room not far away.
The group quickly approached, pushed open the door, and saw several documents on the table inside, along with some laptops that were running.
"There are so many documents here, I wonder if I can find any useful information." Lin Xue picked up a document and quickly browsed through it.
"I'll check these computers." Li Xiao sat in front of the computer, skillfully entered some commands, and a series of password hints began to appear on the screen.
Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps echoed down the corridor. Zhao De quickly stood up and gestured for everyone to hide.
"Someone's coming!" Wang Yu said nervously in a low voice.
"Everyone, split up and hide. Don't make a sound," Zhao De ordered in a low voice.
The group quickly found their hiding places, while Zhao De quietly walked to the door and peered out through the crack.
One figure hurried past, followed by another, then a third… Zhao De silently counted the number of people in his mind, confirming that a total of five people had passed by.
Once the footsteps outside had completely disappeared, Zhao Decai breathed a sigh of relief and turned to the others, saying, "It's safe now, everyone can come out."
“These people seem to have an important mission; we need to be careful,” Lin Xue said, standing up from the table.
"We need to find valuable information as soon as possible," Zhao De said. "Now, collect all the documents and electronic devices, bring them back to base, and analyze them carefully."
Chapter 1348 A Glimmer of Hope
Chapter 1348 A Glimmer of Hope
The group quickly began to clean up, trying to leave no trace. Just then, the alarm outside suddenly went off, red lights flashed, and the alarm blared shrilly.
"Oh no, we've been discovered!" Li Xiao exclaimed in a panic.
"Let's go! We'll evacuate according to the original plan!" Zhao De said without hesitation.
The group hurriedly left the room and retraced their steps. However, they found more guards approaching along the way, and the situation became increasingly dire.
"We'll split up and rendezvous at the agreed meeting point!" Zhao De ordered.
"Understood!" they all replied in unison.
Zhao De led a small team to the left, Lin Xue and Wang Yu went to the right, and Li Xiao charged forward alone. Everyone gripped their weapons tightly, their hearts filled with vigilance.
Just as they were about to reach the exit, a guard suddenly appeared and blocked their way.
Zhao De's heart tightened, and he immediately signaled the people around him to stop. He whispered, "Be careful, there are enemies ahead."
Li Ming and Zhou Jie quickly crouched down, preparing for any unexpected situation. The guards opposite them had obviously spotted them as well and began to slowly approach.
"You lot, hands up!" The guard's voice echoed in the narrow corridor.
A cold glint flashed in Zhao De's eyes. He swiftly drew a silenced pistol from his waist and aimed it at the other man's chest. But instead of firing immediately, he tried to calm the man down with words.
“We’re here on official business, you’d better let us through,” Zhao De said, trying to remain calm.
"Official business? Stealing here is considered official business?" The guard sneered. "Do you think you can escape?"
Lin Xue and Wang Yu were approaching another exit when they heard a conversation in the distance, realizing that something might have happened to Zhao De. Lin Xue gently tugged at Wang Yu's hand, and the two exchanged a glance, deciding to take a detour back to help.
“We’re not here to steal anything,” Zhao De said calmly. “We’re just here to obtain some crucial information.”