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

He quickly cleared the battlefield, dragging the enemy aside and hiding them. He felt no rejoicing, only a calm analysis: the enemy had been eliminated, but his time was still limited, and he had to evacuate as soon as possible.

"Xiaohu, move forward!" Qin Cang shouted in a low voice, his voice carrying a hint of urgency, but he still remained calm.

Xiaohu and Liu San were ready, and they took the opportunity to move forward. Liu San's pace was slightly slow, but each step was remarkably firm. Xiaohu looked back to check the surroundings, while Qin Cang returned to his original position and began to carefully observe the movements of the enemy camp.

His gaze once again locked onto the enemy camp. They began to stir, and some alert soldiers began to patrol, seemingly aware of something unusual. Qin Cang's heart tightened, knowing that this race against time was drawing to a close. If he delayed any further, the enemy would likely become fully alert and launch a full-scale search, making escape even more difficult.

Qin Cang's pace became more rapid, his anxiety growing. The night sky remained silent, but he could sense the immense pressure behind the silence. With every step, his mind raced with all sorts of possible dangers and emergencies. He knew that if even one step went wrong, the entire mission would fail, and the consequences would ultimately be borne by each of them.

He didn't look back at the fallen enemies, for he knew the most important thing he could do now was to get Liu San and Xiao Hu to safety as quickly as possible, away from this hostile camp. Every second of delay could put them at risk of exposure. The enemy gradually regained their vigilance, and their movements had already disrupted their original balance.

Xiaohu and Liu San were still ahead. Although Xiaohu had tried his best to quicken his pace, Liu San's injuries still made it difficult for him to advance at full speed. The knife wound had been simply bandaged, but the intense activity had caused it to bleed again. With every step, he could almost hear Liu San's suppressed groan of pain, which only made Xiaohu feel even more depressed.

"Xiao Hu, how are you?" Qin Cang asked softly, but his eyes were fixed on the grass in front of him, and various possible hidden dangers kept flashing through his mind.

Xiao Hu turned around, a hint of uneasiness flickering in his eyes. He tried to lower his voice, "Liu San's injuries are quite serious. He can't walk anymore."

Qin Cang's heart tightened, his brow furrowing slightly. Liu San was seriously injured. He knew that in this situation, any wound could be fatal, especially with the enemy closing in. Time became the only factor that could no longer be compromised. To ensure their safety, they had to evacuate quickly, without stagnation.

"Okay." Qin Cang responded in a low voice, his tone full of determination, "You guys keep going, I'll cover you. Liu San must keep going and can't stop. Even if it hurts, he must endure it. After a while, we'll reach a safe place."

Xiao Hu was stunned for a moment. He had originally thought that Qin Cang would let him wait here, but Qin Cang's decision was beyond his expectations. At this moment, Xiao Hu did not think much, his eyes filled with unconditional trust in Qin Cang. He turned his head and whispered, "Liu San, we have to speed up. Qin Cang has found cover, we can't stop."

Liu San gritted his teeth, his brow furrowed, the pain evident in his wounds agonizing, yet he remained unmoved. His gaze was resolute, and though his face was pale, every step he took betrayed a dogged determination. This wasn't his first injury, nor his first time facing the threat of death. Liu San had long since grown accustomed to these life-or-death situations. Though the pain surged like a tide, threatening to overwhelm him, he remained steadfast, choosing to press on.

"Keep going, don't stop." Liu San's voice was hoarse, but it couldn't hide his determination.

Qin Cang followed behind, his heart unable to calm down. He knew that if Liu San continued walking like this, it would not help his wounds heal, and might even cause more internal injuries. With every step, Qin Cang couldn't help but feel anxious, as if every breath became difficult. However, the situation no longer allowed him to hesitate. No matter how serious Liu San's injuries were, it was no reason for them to stop. The enemy was getting closer and closer, and the surrounding environment was becoming increasingly dangerous. Any hesitation, any stagnation, could be a fatal mistake.

He took a deep breath, clenched his teeth, and his mind raced. They couldn't stay in this open area much longer. The enemy's alertness had increased, and the intervals between patrols were shrinking. They didn't have time to dwell on this now.

Qin Cang's eyes turned cold as he quickly aimed at the dense forest ahead. That direction provided them with ample cover and was also their only escape route. As long as they could quickly cross it, they could temporarily escape the enemy's sight. This opportunity was not to be missed.

"Xiao Hu, take Liu San and continue walking. I'll go around from this side." Qin Cang's voice was low and contained an order that could not be refuted.

Xiao Hu didn't hesitate. A hint of determination flashed in his eyes. He knew that now was not the time to hesitate. Every decision Qin Cang made was carefully considered. He bit his lip and whispered to Liu San, "Liu San, listen to the commander. Let's speed up to the woods."

Liu San nodded. Although his face was pale and sweat was dripping down his forehead, he still did not stop. He gritted his teeth and endured the severe pain, continuing to move forward. With every step, he felt the wound tear, but he still persevered.

Qin Cang stopped looking at them and quickly turned, moving quietly along another path. He had no other thoughts in his mind. The only thing he could do now was to quickly divert the enemy's attention, giving Liu San and Xiao Hu enough time to enter the woods. What lay ahead was an extremely dangerous confrontation.

His heartbeat quickened, the movements around him grew increasingly complex, and the air thick with tension. Qin Cang felt a strong sense in his heart: they couldn't let the enemy discover their whereabouts. The enemy patrols were becoming increasingly frequent, and from this moment on, he was in an extremely dangerous situation. A single misstep could ruin all his plans.

He didn't stop, but instead quickened his pace. The woods ahead gradually drew closer, and his heartbeat grew more and more intense. At this moment, he no longer cared about anything else, only staring at the dark woods ahead, where their only hope lay.