"Where should we go next?" Xiao Shi asked.
"Let's find a sheltered place first." Su Ting looked into the distance, his eyes resolute.
"Yes, Captain!" everyone answered in unison.
They continued their journey through the river, their hearts filled with hope and determination...
The group struggled through the rapids, the force of the current quickly draining their strength. Finally, they came to a wide expanse of water, where the surroundings became calm and peaceful.
“We can rest here for a while,” Su Ting said, panting. “Everyone, let’s find a place to go ashore first.”
The group swam to shore, their wet bodies glistening in the sunlight. They sat down on the bank and began to adjust their gear.
“It looks safe here, at least there are no pursuers.” Rena looked around warily.
“Yes, but we can’t let our guard down,” Su Ting said. “We need to find a secluded place and then discuss our next steps.”
"Captain, look, there's a grove of trees over there. We can hide there," Xiao Shi said, pointing to a dense forest not far away.
“Good idea, let’s go.” Su Ting stood up and led the group toward the woods.
Upon entering the woods, they discovered a small cave hidden by the trees. The cave was so well concealed that it was almost impossible to spot.
“This place is nice; we can rest here for a while,” Su Ting said.
“Captain, we need to come up with a plan as soon as possible,” Leon reminded him.
“Yes, we’ve wasted a lot of time, we must act quickly,” Castor agreed.
“Okay, let’s decide on a direction first.” Su Ting opened the map and spread it on the ground.
“I think we should find a village first and figure out the current situation,” Rena suggested.
“I agree, we need food and supplies,” Jeff agreed.
“Then let’s head south. I heard there are some small villages there,” Su Ting said, pointing to a small dot on the map.
"Okay, it's settled then," everyone replied in unison.
After a brief rest, they set off for the village. Along the way, they remained highly vigilant, fearing a sudden appearance of the enemy.
"Su Ting, do you think the enemy will follow us here?" Xiao Shi asked as they walked.
What happened in Chapter 879?
“Very likely, so we can’t be careless,” Su Ting replied. “But as long as we act carefully, there shouldn’t be any problems.”
“Captain, you’re always so optimistic,” Rena said with a smile.
"Optimism is always better than pessimism," Su Ting said with a slight smile.
They continued on their way, passing through dense forests, and finally came to a village. The villagers were busy with their daily affairs, completely unaware of the arrival of these strangers.
"Let's find someone to ask about the situation first," Su Ting said softly.
“Okay, I’ll go ask.” Rena nodded and walked toward an old farmer.
"Sir, may I ask what happened here?" Rena asked politely.
"Hey, are you outsiders? It's been a bit chaotic here lately. I heard there are enemies around," the old farmer sighed.
"Thank you for the information, we'll be careful." Rena nodded and returned to the team to report.
"Captain, the situation is not good," Rena whispered.
"It seems we need to leave here quickly," Su Ting said decisively.
“Let’s go see the village chief and see if we can get more help,” Jeff suggested.
“Alright, let’s split up. You, me, and Xiao Shi will go see the village chief. Reina and Caster will prepare the horses. Leon, you’re in charge of monitoring the surrounding area,” Su Ting assigned the tasks.
"Understood!" Everyone responded in unison.
Su Ting and Xiao Shi followed Jeff to the village chief's house. The village chief was a kind old man who was very friendly to them.
"You must be travelers from afar? Please come in, please come in," the village chief greeted them warmly.
"Thank you for your hospitality. We have some questions to ask you," Su Ting stated directly.
"Oh? What is it?" the village chief asked curiously.
“We want to know what’s been happening here lately, especially news about the enemy,” Su Ting said.
"Yes, it is indeed a bit chaotic here. Recently, a lot of uninvited guests have been appearing in this area." The village chief sighed. "However, I can offer you some assistance."
"Thank you so much!" Su Ting said excitedly.
"Don't mention it, everyone in our village is very friendly," the village chief said with a smile.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door, followed by a knock.
"Who is it?" the village chief asked.
“I am the village guard. Strangers have come to the village. They seem to be looking for something,” the guard replied urgently.
"Oh no, the enemy is here!" Jeff immediately became alert.
"We must leave immediately!" Su Ting decisively ordered.
"Quick, follow me. I know a secret passage that can take you away from here," the village chief said swiftly.
"Okay, lead the way!" Su Ting led his team members, following the village chief, through a hidden tunnel, and finally emerged from the other end of the village.
"Village Chief, thank you so much!" Su Ting said gratefully.
"You're welcome. I hope you're safe and sound." The village chief smiled and waved goodbye.
"Captain, what do we do now?" Xiao Shi asked.
"We'll stick to the original plan and find a place to hide first," Su Ting said firmly.
"Yes, Captain!" everyone responded in unison.
They continued their journey south, their hearts filled with renewed hope and determination...
"Captain, we've been walking for several hours now. What's our plan now?" Xiao Shi asked as they walked, clearly exhausted.
Chapter 880 The Real Battle
"The map shows a forested area ahead. The terrain there is complex, making it difficult for the enemy to track us." Su Ting stopped, opened the map, and examined it carefully.
“That’s good, but we need to speed things up and get into the forest before dark to avoid being caught by our pursuers,” Rena said, remaining highly vigilant and frequently looking back to check the situation behind her.
“I agree, but everyone should also conserve their energy; we don’t know when the real battle will begin,” Caster added.
"Okay, it's settled then. Let's eat something before we set off." Su Ting took out some dry food and water bottles from his backpack and handed them to each team member.
The group found a flat spot and began to eat quickly, while discussing the various situations they might encounter.
"Captain, do you think the enemy will really follow us here?" Xiao Shi asked, chewing on his bread, a hint of worry in his eyes.
“Very likely. Our goal is important to them, and they won’t give up easily.” Su Ting’s eyes were firm and calm. “But we also have our own advantages, such as our understanding of this land and our mutual understanding.”
“That’s right. As long as we are united, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome.” Leon patted Xiao Shi on the shoulder and encouraged him.
After a short rest, the group continued their journey, crossing an open area and finally entering the forest. In the dense woods, the trees were tall and their branches thick with leaves, sunlight filtering through the foliage and casting dappled shadows.
“This is a really good, secluded spot,” Jeff said approvingly, looking around.
“That’s good, but we can’t let our guard down,” Su Ting reminded everyone. “The enemy may have similar ideas; they might use the terrain here to launch an ambush.”
“Captain, we should find a place to set up camp and then take turns keeping watch at night,” Rena suggested.
“Good idea, what do you think of this place?” Su Ting pointed to a slightly flat grassy area with trees around it for cover.
“Very good, let’s set up camp here.” Everyone agreed.
Soon, they set up a makeshift camp under the trees. Su Ting assigned watch duties, ensuring everyone got enough rest. As night fell, the sounds of various animals echoed through the forest, sounding somewhat eerie.
"That sound is a bit creepy," Xiao Shi said, sitting by the campfire.
"Don't be afraid, it's a natural sound, you'll get used to it," Rena comforted him.
"I hope everything goes well," Caster said, tidying up the equipment.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the night.
"Someone's coming!" Leon stood up alertly, his longsword already drawn.
"Keep quiet and don't alert them," Su Ting commanded in a low voice.
The entire team quickly went on high alert, ready to respond to any emergencies.
A moment later, a figure emerged from the woods; he was agile and moved swiftly.
"We're on the same side, don't be nervous," the man said, his voice slightly breathless.
"Who are you?" Su Ting asked warily.
"I'm a scout from a nearby village. I heard you were in trouble, so I came to help." The man slowly approached the fire, the light illuminating his face.
"How did you know we were here?" Rena gripped her weapon tightly, her gaze sharp.
“The village chief told me; he said you might need some help,” the man replied.
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