Bright Sword: This unit is really ruthless

Zhang Ling gave his final instructions, with a hint of concern in his eyes.

Everyone responded in unison: "Yes, Captain!"

The camp returned to peace at night. Zhang Ling returned to his tent, but he kept thinking about tomorrow's hunting. He knew that this was not just for a meal, but also a chance for the soldiers to relax and boost morale. Every decision on the battlefield needs to be carefully weighed, and Zhang Ling hopes that this decision will bring positive results.

The next morning, just after dawn, Li Yunlong, Heshang and Zhang Dabiao led their own teams, carrying guns and dry food, and prepared to set off to the mountain. Zhang Ling stood at the entrance of the camp, watching them leave, silently praying that the operation would go smoothly.

"Captain, don't worry, we will definitely return victorious." Li Yunlong walked in front and turned around to greet Zhang Ling.

Zhang Ling smiled slightly and nodded in response, "Go ahead, remember to be safe."

The soldiers set out on the path to the mountains. They walked through the dense woods, the air was fresh, the sun shone through the leaves and sprinkled on the ground, and the whole atmosphere made people feel extremely relaxed. Although they were all well-trained soldiers, they couldn't help but feel much more relaxed in such an environment.

The monk walked in front of the team, looking around from time to time, as if looking for traces of prey. He was an experienced hunter and knew that in such an environment, game was often hidden deep and required patience to find.

"Everyone, be careful and don't talk loudly. Hunting requires silence." The monk whispered, his eyes fixed on the bushes ahead.

Zhang Dabiao led another team on another trail, his goal was to find some bigger prey, such as wild boar or deer, which would not only provide more meat but also prove his hunting skills.

"Everyone cheer up, we are going to take this hill today!" Zhang Dabiao said softly to the soldiers around him, with a hint of excitement in his eyes.

Li Yunlong chose a more remote route. He knew that although this route was difficult to take, few people had been there and there might be unexpected gains. He took a few elite soldiers and walked carefully through the dense forest, taking every step steadily.

"Brothers, follow closely. The road here is difficult, but we can't miss any opportunity." Li Yunlong whispered, his eyes scanning the surroundings, keeping alert at all times.

Time passed by minute by minute. After walking in the mountains for several hours, the soldiers finally began to gain something. Zhang Dabiao's team first found the trace of a wild boar. They quickly dispersed and surrounded it quietly. With Zhang Dabiao's order, several guns fired at the same time, and the wild boar fell to the ground.

"Haha! Brothers, we're in for a treat tonight!" Zhang Dabiao excitedly waved his fist to celebrate, and the other soldiers also cheered.

On the other side, the monk's team also made some gains. They found a group of wild rabbits. After some chasing and rounding up, they finally succeeded in catching a few fat rabbits.

"Hehe, although the rabbit is not big, it tastes good!" said the monk proudly, and the soldiers were also happily discussing how to roast rabbit meat.

Li Yunlong's team wandered around the mountains for a long time. Although they did not find any big prey, they unexpectedly came across a wild tree full of fruits. Li Yunlong decided to take these wild fruits back as an extra reward for the soldiers.

"We can't return empty-handed. Although we didn't find any big prey, these wild fruits are also good." Li Yunlong said with a smile, and the soldiers nodded in agreement.

As the sun gradually set, several teams returned to the camp one after another. The soldiers returned with a full load of various game and wild fruits, and the camp was suddenly filled with laughter.

"Captain, we are back!" Li Yunlong, the monk and Zhang Dabiao returned to the camp almost at the same time and excitedly reported their battle results to Zhang Ling.

Zhang Ling saw the prey that everyone brought back and showed a satisfied smile on his face. "You did a good job. Everyone has made great contributions today. Let's celebrate tonight!"

The soldiers began to get busy, lighting bonfires and preparing

Zhang Ling accidentally drank mineral water while drinking water and decided to dig here.

The evening sun shone through the sparse leaves and onto Zhang Ling's face. The camp was quiet except for the soldiers' whispers in the distance. Zhang Ling sat on a rock outside the headquarters, holding a water bottle in his hand. Today's training was particularly hard, and he felt a little thirsty, so he picked up the water bottle and took a big sip.

At the moment he swallowed, Zhang Ling's brows suddenly frowned. The strange taste in the water made him feel a little strange. This water was not as sweet as the usual well water, but instead had a faint mineral taste. He put down the kettle and carefully tasted the aftertaste in his mouth, and a trace of doubt arose in his heart.

"Why does this water smell like this?" Zhang Ling muttered to himself, and then he remembered that today's kettle was filled with water from a small pond that had just been dug next to the camp. That pond had never been paid special attention to, except that soldiers would occasionally take water from it to wash.

"Is there a mineral spring here?" A thought suddenly flashed through Zhang Ling's mind. As a commander with rich field combat experience, he clearly knew that mineral water was not just a source of water, but it might contain rich underground resources. If there really was a mineral spring or even a mineral deposit here, it would undoubtedly be a great help to their logistics supply.

Just as he was lost in thought, Li Yunlong came over from the other end of the camp. Seeing Zhang Ling staring blankly at the kettle, he couldn't help but asked with a smile, "Captain, what are you staring at? Are you tired?"

Zhang Ling raised his head and looked at Li Yunlong, then handed the kettle to him, "Yunlong, taste this water and see if there is anything wrong."

Li Yunlong took the kettle with some doubt and drank it carefully. After a moment, he frowned and smacked his lips and said, "This water does taste a bit strange, with a bit of mineral taste. But isn't that the taste of all mineral water?"

Zhang Ling nodded, a trace of contemplation flashed in his eyes, "Yes, that's the problem. This smell means there may be mineral springs here, or even larger mineral deposits. If so, we may have discovered a valuable resource."

Li Yunlong's eyes lit up when he heard this. "Captain, are you saying... there might be mineral deposits here? That would be incredible! If that's the case, it's not just a matter of convenience for us to drink water."

Zhang Ling stood up and looked firmly at the mountains surrounding the camp. "Yunlong, think about it. If there are really mineral deposits here, what will it mean to our entire war zone? We can use these resources not only to solve our own material shortage problem, but also to provide support for the entire war zone."

Li Yunlong nodded, obviously realizing the seriousness of the matter. "Captain, what should we do next? We can't just make a conclusion based on the taste of the water, right?"

Zhang Ling pondered for a moment, then made up his mind, "You are right, Yunlong. We can't act rashly, we must find out what is here. So, let's organize a team, bring the necessary equipment, and explore this area. I will also ask the logistics department to send some professionals to further confirm the situation."

Li Yunlong clapped his hands and said excitedly: "Good idea, Captain! I will arrange the personnel right away, and we will start the operation as soon as possible."

"Remember, be careful and don't alarm other people." Zhang Ling warned. He didn't want this matter to attract unnecessary attention before it was confirmed.

Li Yunlong nodded and turned around to quickly arrange personnel and equipment. Zhang Ling looked at his departing back and felt excited. If this place really has rich mineral deposits, then they can not only greatly alleviate the current material pressure, but also provide reliable guarantee for long-term operations.

Soon after, Li Yunlong organized a small team of capable people and brought simple exploration tools to the pond around the camp. Zhang Ling personally led them to the pond and pointed to the water source and said, "It's right here. Let's explore carefully to see what's under this land."

The soldiers immediately took action. Some used simple tools to dig on the ground, trying to find deeper water sources, while others carefully collected water samples and prepared to send them back for further testing.

Zhang Ling stood aside, watching their every move closely, his heart full of anticipation and nervousness. He knew that the results of this exploration would likely affect their future combat strategy.

"Captain, there is something unusual here." A soldier suddenly shouted. The soil he dug out was mixed with some strange minerals, flashing a faint light.

Zhang Ling immediately stepped forward and carefully observed the minerals. He then turned to Li Yunlong and said, "Yunlong, take some samples back and have the logistics department test them as soon as possible. Also, inform your superiors that we may have discovered an important resource point."

Li Yunlong nodded seriously, "Yes, Captain. I'll do it right away."

As the night deepened, Zhang Ling returned to the headquarters, but his heart could not calm down for a long time. He sat at the table, thinking about the next steps. As a commander, he not only had to consider the battle at hand, but also had to prepare for future battles. If there really was a mineral deposit here, he had to make a careful plan to ensure that this resource could be fully utilized.

Just then, the curtain of the tent was lifted, and Li Yunlong hurried in, holding the test report that had just been delivered in his hand, with a hint of excitement on his face.

"Captain, the results are out. Guess what?" Li Yunlong handed the report to Zhang Ling, his tone filled with irrepressible excitement.

Zhang Ling took the report, quickly glanced through it, and his eyes gradually became more determined.