Tan Changqing, Chao Yan, and Lin Zhirou strictly followed the plan they had made yesterday. They steadily advanced along the main road and successfully reached the halfway point of the mountain. As expected, there, they found some guards conducting patrols.

Faced with this situation, they wisely chose not to confront the defenders head-on. Tan Changqing said solemnly, "Today, we need to circumvent them and move forward quickly. We don't yet fully understand the specifics of this road, so everyone must be careful."

"Okay, don't worry!" Chao Yan and Lin Zhirou responded in unison, their voices full of determination.

They were extremely alert and carefully avoided the sight of the guards, and instead chose other paths to continue up the mountain.

Tan Changqing, Chao Yan, and Lin Zhirou climbed steadily up the mountain along the winding path. The trees in the mountain forest were lush and green, and the branches and leaves swayed gently in the breeze. The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows.

Lin Zhirou walked with full concentration, her eyes focused on the path ahead, but the mountain road was rugged and a protruding stone was hidden in the grass. She accidentally tripped over the stone with her right foot, lost her balance, and fell forward.

"Ah!" Lin Zhirou screamed, her arm brushed against the ground, and a sharp pain came.

When Tan Changqing and Chao Yan heard the scream, they immediately turned around and saw Lin Zhirou fall to the ground, so they hurried over.

"Zhi Rou, how are you?" Tan Changqing asked with concern, his face full of anxiety.

Chao Yan also squatted down and checked Lin Zhirou's wound, "Oh, my arm was scratched and it bled a little."

Lin Zhirou gritted her teeth, enduring the pain, "I'm fine, just a little scrape, it's nothing serious."

Tan Changqing frowned and said, "How can it be okay? This mountain road is so dangerous, you have to be careful."

Chao Yan took out a tissue from her backpack and gently wiped the blood off Lin Zhirou's arm. "Clean it up first, otherwise it will easily get infected."

Lin Zhirou looked at their worried expressions and felt warm in her heart, "It's really okay, let's hurry up and not waste time."

Tan Changqing insisted, "No, how can you continue walking like this? Take a rest first."

Chao Yan also agreed: "Chang Qing is right, let's take a rest first. Are you injured anywhere else besides here?"

Lin Zhirou smiled helplessly, "No, thank you, I'm fine, just a few scratches, just a Band-Aid will be fine, luckily Qingdai gave me some before leaving."

"Are you really okay? Don't you need to rest?" Tan Changqing asked worriedly.

"It's okay, let's continue climbing the mountain, otherwise we will run out of time." Lin Zhirou comforted them with a smile.

"Alright." Tan Changqing took out a functional drink to replenish his energy from his backpack and handed it to Lin Zhirou. "Drink some water to replenish your water."

Lin Zhirou took the drink and took a sip. "Thank you, we can continue walking."

Tan Changqing was still worried, "Is it really okay?"

Lin Zhirou said firmly: "Really, there is no need. We can't delay too long, otherwise the mission will not be completed."

Chao Yan also said: "Well, let's be careful."

So the three of them set out on their journey again. Along the way, they took care of each other and supported each other, and finally reached the top of the mountain smoothly.

The three of them carefully hid in a bush and observed the surrounding situation.

"It took us more than fifty minutes to get from the bottom of the mountain to the top. We still have an hour to get food. It's much faster than yesterday. We really need to bypass the guards on the mountainside." Tan Changqing said in a low voice.

"It's indeed much faster, but what should we do with these eight guards?" Chao Yan said nervously.

"Act according to the plan. Hush, be quiet, they are looking over here." Tan Changqing lowered his body and his voice gradually faded away.

Chaoyan and Lin Zhirou also held their breath nervously, not daring to make a sound.

"These guards seem very vigilant." Chao Yan said softly.

Lin Zhirou nodded, "Yes, we have to be careful not to be discovered by them."

Tan Changqing frowned, thinking about countermeasures, "We need to observe the route they are patrolling and the situation, and then formulate a strategy."

"That's right, then let's observe their patrol routes first to see if there are any loopholes." Chao Yan suggested.

"Good idea." Tan Changqing agreed.

So, the three of them quietly observed the guards' every move and remembered it firmly in their minds. After a while, they found that the eight guards always had two or three seconds when they turned around and were not facing the cave entrance. This was a good opportunity to rush into the cave.

Tan Changqing, Chao Yan, and Lin Zhirou exchanged glances, a flicker of determination in their eyes. They knew this was a rare opportunity that they had to seize.

"Are you ready?" Tan Changqing asked in a low voice.

Chao Yan and Lin Zhirou nodded and held their weapons tightly.

"Charge!" Tan Changqing gave an order, and the three of them rushed out from the bushes like arrows and ran towards the cave.

The guards were obviously not expecting their sudden appearance and were momentarily panicked. But they soon reacted and turned around to chase after the three men.

"Don't let them get away!" a guard shouted.

"Catch them!" another guard shouted.

Tan Changqing and his men ran desperately in front, while the defenders were chasing them closely. The distance between them was getting closer and closer, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.

"Hurry up! Hurry up!" Tan Changqing thought anxiously.

Chao Yan and Lin Zhirou gritted their teeth and, exerting all their strength, ran forward like wild horses. Their hair fluttered in the wind, their faces filled with tension and determination.

"They are catching up!" Lin Zhirou shouted anxiously while panting.

"Don't look back, keep running!" Tan Changqing's voice sounded particularly firm in this tense atmosphere. He knew very well that there could be no hesitation or retreat at this moment.

Just as they were about to approach the cave, the eight guards, seemingly on a tacit understanding, quickly converged from all directions, surrounding them in the blink of an eye. Each of these guards was tall, with stern faces, their eyes revealing ferocity and vigilance. They formed an impenetrable circle, leaving Tan Changqing, Zhao Yan, and Lin Zhirou with virtually no escape.

Chao Yan, Lin Zhirou and Tan Changqing tried their best, but were still captured by the eight guards who followed them like shadows at the moment they were about to enter the cave. The three were escorted to the main intersection on the top of the mountain. During the ten minutes of waiting, they knew that they had been exposed. Under the current circumstances, the mission could no longer be completed, and it would be futile to persist. So, after some painful struggle and thinking, they reluctantly chose to give up the action.

Ten minutes passed in a flash. Like lifeless puppets, Tan Changqing, Chao Yan, and Lin Zhirou slowly walked down the mountain along the main path. Their heads hung low, their hair matted to their faces, their expressions dejected and dejected. They certainly looked listless. However, a closer look revealed no trace of frustration, nor the subtle glint of cunning in their eyes.

At this moment, the audience in the live broadcast room were shocked when they saw this scene. They expressed their opinions one after another, and some expressed disappointment and dissatisfaction with the performance of the three people.

[Is this their true strength? Giving up like this is so disappointing!]

[I said before we set off, the team allocation is not good. Look, it failed! ]

[I had high hopes for them, but I didn't expect them to give up so quickly. What a disappointment!]

"What the hell is this? Is this what they call a plan? It's a complete waste of our time!"

[How could this happen? I thought there would be some kind of counterattack!]

[I’m so angry! I’m so angry!]

[Can't blame them, there are just too many defenders! ]

[Luckily, there's still seafood. It's too hard to get meat...]

*

Tan Changqing, Chao Yan, and Lin Zhirou dragged their exhausted bodies back to the campsite. From a distance, they saw Qu Qingdai and the others busy cooking lunch, with curls of smoke rising in the air, exuding a warm atmosphere.

By this time, the rain had quietly stopped, the sky gradually cleared, and the sun shone through the clouds, immersing everything around in a fresh atmosphere. The air was filled with the fragrance of rain-washed soil and the fresh aroma of trees and grass. It was hard not to breathe deeply and feel this wonderful gift from nature.

"You're back." When Qu Qingdai saw them approaching, a happy smile appeared on her face and she greeted them warmly.

"Yes, we suffered a crushing defeat!" Chao Yan waved her hands helplessly.

"Hahahahaha..." Bai Ren laughed heartily. "It's not a big deal. I didn't have much hope in the first place. So, is the plan going smoothly?"

"The plan works! Hehehe..." Chaoyan raised the corner of her mouth, revealing a sly smile, and exchanged secret signals with Bairen mysteriously.

"That's fine, come and eat, it's ready!" Qin Yunie said happily with a relieved smile on his face after hearing Chao Yan's answer.

"You guys eat first, I have to go change my clothes." Lin Zhirou said helplessly, looking at the mud all over her body. Her clothes were covered with dirt and stains, making her look disheveled.

"Oh my God, what's wrong with you? Are you okay?" Qin Yunie widened his eyes and looked at Lin Zhirou in surprise, his face full of concern.

"It's okay, I just accidentally fell and got a little scratched. But luckily I have Qingdai's band-aid, so it's not a big deal." Lin Zhirou said lightly.

"That's fine. Go change your clothes first. We'll wait for you to eat together." Bai Ren also said quickly, his eyes full of concern.

"Okay!" Lin Zhirou responded, then turned and walked towards the tent. After a while, she disappeared at the door of the tent.

While waiting for Lin Zhirou, everyone laid out the food, neatly arranged on the table. The delicious seafood dishes exuded an alluring aroma, making everyone salivate. After a while, Lin Zhirou, dressed in clean clothes, slowly came to the table and sat down in the seat reserved for her.

She looked at the table full of seafood with a look of surprise on her face, and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wow, it's really rich! Thank you for your hard work!"

"Hahahaha, we have a seafood feast and delicious vegetable soup for lunch today! Okay, let's eat, I'm starving!" Bai Ren laughed and picked up the chopsticks impatiently, looking very anxious.

"Let's eat!" everyone shouted together, their voices filled with joy and anticipation. Then, everyone picked up their chopsticks and began to enjoy this sumptuous lunch.

During the meal, Tan Changqing, Zhao Yan, and Lin Zhirou recounted the thrilling experiences they had had along the way, as well as the various situations they had carefully observed along the way. Their words were vivid and vivid, as if bringing everyone back to that challenging and unknown scene.

In a short while, the table full of sumptuous seafood was quickly devoured by them, leaving only some leftovers.

"It seems that our plan should be very promising." Bai Ren listened to their story carefully and then expressed his own opinion.

"Indeed. Let's proceed according to the plan this afternoon." Qu Qingdai also agreed, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

"No problem. Now that everyone has eaten and drunk enough, let's take a rest first, get enough energy, and prepare for the decisive battle in the afternoon!" Qin Yunie said excitedly, his voice full of anticipation.

"Okay, everyone is tired. Let's take a good rest and recharge our energy." Tan Changqing also agreed, with a hint of calmness and determination on his face.

"Yeah, sure!" Everyone nodded in agreement, then began to relax and enjoy this moment of peace and leisure.

The audience in the live broadcast room stared at the screen intently, listening to their seemingly ambiguous words as if they were solving a difficult puzzle. Everyone was extremely curious, and the comment section instantly became lively.

What are they talking about? It feels so mysterious!

[Are there any major discoveries? I'm really looking forward to it!]

[Is this hinting at something? I'm a little confused.]

[I'm so anxious! I think it's definitely not that simple!]

[Will there be any surprises? It feels like there's some secret plan!]

[I'm really curious, please reveal the answer! ]

[They're all keeping us in suspense! What on earth are they up to?]

[Help! Please hurry up to the afternoon! I really want to know what plan they are discussing!]

Time flew by like a fleeting arrow, and before anyone knew it, it was almost two in the afternoon. A new round of food fights was about to begin, and in the camping area, the livestream audience was surprised to discover that the teams had changed again.

Originally a three-person team headed for the vegetable section, now only Lin Zhirou and Qin Yunie were heading there. Meanwhile, the team heading for the meat section also changed, becoming a four-person group consisting of Tan Changqing, Chao Yan, Bai Ren, and Qu Qingdai. This new combination undoubtedly brought new challenges, and a battle full of suspense and anticipation was about to begin.

In this new layout, everyone will face different tasks and tests. How will they respond to these new challenges? The audience can't wait to know what exciting stories will happen next.

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