Bright Sword: Conquer the monk at the beginning and take down Zhou Weiguo

"He underestimated our speed and decisiveness." Qin Cang's lips curled up slightly, his heart filled with calm confidence. He understood that the enemy's gap wasn't just a matter of strength, but also a lapse in judgment. The enemy hadn't anticipated that, facing such a formidable foe, the two of them could make such decisive decisions and take such swift action.

Xiaohu followed closely behind, his gaze still determined, but his heart wasn't as calm as he appeared. Every step forward brought a wave of tension and pressure. Although he had won a temporary victory in the battle just now, Xiaohu knew that such a victory did not mean that everything was over. The enemy might send more patrols or launch a direct counterattack. Every moment of pause could be a fatal mistake.

"Xiaohu, stay alert." Qin Cang's voice rang out in the darkness, breaking Xiaohu's contemplation.

Xiaohu nodded slightly, but a sense of unease remained. Although they had temporarily repelled the enemy, their reflexes were incredibly strong, and every subsequent move was fraught with uncertainty. He knew that every decision he and his captain made could determine their life or death.

"Captain, we have to speed up." Xiaohu whispered, with a hint of urgency in his tone, "The enemy should have noticed our position. We can't delay any longer."

Qin Cang's eyes glared. Although he knew Xiao Hu's concerns were not unfounded, he remained calm. "No rush. First, we need to make sure we're not completely surrounded." He spoke slowly, his tone filled with unquestionable determination.

They continued forward, their steps light and swift, trying to avoid making any noise. Qin Cang's mind was still racing. He knew that the enemy had begun to be alert, and they had to be more cautious with every step. If they were not careful, they would fall into the enemy's trap.

"Why did he hesitate?" Qin Cang asked himself again. The enemy's mistake didn't seem to be simply due to a lack of vigilance. Qin Cang was a little confused. The enemy was obviously an elite force that had undergone long-term training. Logically, they shouldn't make such a low-level mistake. Was it because they underestimated him? Or was there something wrong with the enemy's command?

This series of questions made Qin Cang's mood even more complicated. Although the enemy had been repelled, he knew that their reaction ability was extremely strong and should not be underestimated. Moreover, the enemy had obviously not completely let down their guard. They were likely to organize another counterattack and even lay a trap in front of them.

"Captain, what should we do?" Xiaohu's voice once again broke Qin Cang's thoughts, with a hint of anxiety in his tone.

Qin Cang tilted his head slightly, gazing into Xiaohu's determined yet tense eyes, a thought stirred within him. He knew Xiaohu wasn't as calm as he was, and deep down, he still felt a sense of unease. After all, while the battle had just been won, a counterattack could still come at any moment. Xiaohu's concerns were not unfounded, but he remained calm and composed.

"We can't let the enemy drag us into a dead end." Qin Cang took a deep breath, his tone low and firm, "Although the enemy made a mistake, their reaction is still swift. We must seize this opportunity and find a breakthrough."

Xiaohu nodded, his eyes becoming more determined. He knew what the captain's words meant - this battle had just begun.

"Let's keep moving forward and stay alert." Qin Cang ordered in a low voice, his words full of determination.

They continued forward, their nervousness undimmed by their recent victory. On the contrary, the closer they got to the enemy's core area, the more Qin Cang felt an invisible pressure. His eyes scanned his surroundings, his ears listening intently for any movement. Every rustle of a leaf, every gust of breeze sent a chill through him. Perhaps the enemy's counterattack was brewing quietly in the shadows.

"Could the enemy have noticed our actions?" Qin Cang pondered, his brows furrowed slightly. Despite their caution, the enemy was clearly not one to be easily repelled. Perhaps the previous mistake was merely a momentary oversight, and the next counterattack would be the most fatal.

"Xiao Hu, be prepared for the enemy's counterattack." Qin Cang's voice suddenly became deeper. "Once the enemy launches a counterattack, we must react quickly."

Xiaohu's heartbeat quickened. Although he knew Qin Cang's order was for their safety, it didn't make him relax his vigilance. On the contrary, his heart was filled with tension and anxiety. What would the enemy's counterattack look like? Could they successfully break through the enemy's defenses and find a chance to escape?

"I understand, Captain." Xiaohu's voice was calm, but with a hint of nervousness.

They continued forward, their pace quickening, yet Qin Cang's doubts remained. The enemy's mistakes filled him with a strange unease. If the enemy's mistakes were simply a result of a lack of vigilance, then their chances might be slim. However, if there were deeper reasons behind the enemy's mistakes, then it meant that the enemy they faced was not as simple as it appeared.

"Damn it, what on earth are the enemy thinking?" Qin Cang cursed inwardly, his expression solemn, but his steps did not stop. He knew that his fate and Xiao Hu's fate were already closely linked to this dark forest.

Qin Cang and Xiao Hu continued their rapid march through the dense forest. The surrounding darkness seemed like an endless abyss, swallowing up all light. The humidity in the air was almost suffocating. The odor of damp earth, mixed with the low growls of distant beasts, added a touch of eeriness to the silent forest. With every step, Qin Cang felt a sense of oppression from all sides, as if a pair of invisible eyes were staring closely at them.

The sound of his heartbeat echoed in Qin Cang's ears, but his thoughts never stopped. The enemy's mistake made him feel a little relieved, but that momentary hesitation did not mean they were safe. On the contrary, the deeper Qin Cang went, the more he felt an uneasy premonition.

"The enemy won't let us go so easily," Qin Cang pondered inwardly, his eyes fixed on the front. Although he had won a temporary victory in the previous battle, he knew that the enemy would not give up so easily. Moreover, the enemy had already noticed their presence, and the next counterattack would surely be even more fierce.

"Captain, are the enemies really coming after us?" Xiaohu's voice echoed from behind, a hint of unconcealed anxiety. Although he was trying his best to remain calm, the tension still lingered.