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

"Hurry." Qin Cang whispered, quickly catching up with Xiao Hu. His eyes scanned the surroundings, gradually spotting the hidden spot ahead, which offered better cover and could buy them more time.

At this time, his mood gradually relaxed. Although the threats around him had not disappeared, every step forward brought him closer to safety.

Qin Cang's sight penetrated the gaps in the trees, locking onto the approaching enemies ahead. In the darkness, the enemies blended seamlessly into the surrounding shadows, but Qin Cang, with years of experience, was already acutely aware of their movements. Those figures moved swiftly and cautiously, each footstep landing with an incredibly light touch, as if each person was calculating how to move silently in the darkness.

His heartbeat suddenly quickened, and a thought flashed through his mind—had he been discovered? He quickly adjusted his position, lowering himself closer to a large tree, blending his figure into its shadow. Despite his nervousness, Qin Cang remained calm. Every action had been rehearsed countless times, and every moment was filled with a sense of urgency, yet his thinking remained sharp and precise.

"Xiao Hu, stop." Qin Cang called out in a low voice, his voice so soft that it almost blended into the night wind. "Give me some time."

Xiao Hu turned back from the front, his brow furrowed, his eyes filled with doubt and anxiety. He knew that Qin Cang's orders were unquestionable, but the situation was becoming increasingly complicated. Liu San's injuries had already made their progress particularly difficult, and the enemy's approach made him feel a heavy sense of oppression.

"Enemy..." Xiaohu lowered his voice, and his eyes scanned the surrounding darkness, looking for possible traces of the enemy.

"Yes, the enemy is approaching." Qin Cang answered concisely, his eyes always fixed on the group of vaguely visible enemies, calculating his next move in his mind.

The enemy wasn't far away, only about ten steps away, practically at the edge of their sight. If they took even the slightest wrong step, making even the slightest noise, the enemy would instantly detect their presence. Qin Cang's brow furrowed slightly, silently analyzing the enemy's likely reaction. He had to ensure every step forward was flawless; any sound, any sudden movement, would draw the enemy's attention.

"Xiao Hu, wait a moment." Qin Cang's voice sounded again, this time more steady and calm, "I will go around from the side and try to buy you some time."

Xiao Hu hesitated, but he quickly understood Qin Cang's plan. At this moment, Qin Cang made another decision, choosing to take the risk of attracting the enemy's attention and buying himself and Liu San a chance to be safe. This decision was undoubtedly fraught with danger, but he didn't have time to think about it. He gritted his teeth and looked at Qin Cang firmly: "Understood, I will wait for your signal."

Qin Cang nodded and turned, entering the darker woods. His movements were light and swift, like a stalking cheetah, moving silently in the darkness. The trees, bushes, and rocks provided him with good cover. He approached the enemy without hesitation, not only to avoid their sight, but also to serve as bait to draw them away.

His heart remained unwavering at this moment. Long accustomed to such dangerous situations, he knew that any slight mistake could have fatal consequences. At this moment, he needed to remain calm and calculate every possible action and reaction. Every move became a precise deduction and judgment in his mind.

Yet, despite his best efforts to remain calm, he felt a subtle pressure within him. Every second felt like a challenge to his limit; he could almost hear his own heartbeat and feel the rhythm of his every breath. This tension kept his mind clear, but every nerve in his body was tense, ready to face the impending danger.

Suddenly, there were soft footsteps ahead, followed by a low conversation. Qin Cang's heart skipped a beat. The enemy was getting closer and closer. He could almost hear their voices echoing in the night sky. That familiar sense of threat washed over him again, and he couldn't ignore it.

"Xiao Hu, stay alert and be ready to act at any time." Qin Cang conveyed the instructions through the headset. His voice was unusually calm, but he could feel the turmoil in his heart intensifying. He knew that any carelessness would expose their position, and then all their efforts would be wasted.

He tried to keep his breathing low, quickly assessing the enemy's movements. They seemed to be searching all around, their intervals gradually shortening. It seemed they realized something was amiss and were intensifying their search.

Qin Cang closed his eyes and quickly mapped out the enemy's possible reaction routes in his mind. He knew that the enemy was not going to give up easily, or rather, they were on high alert at this moment. Every step they took was a step closer to Qin Cang.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and Qin Cang could hear his own heartbeat roaring in his ears. This feeling made him more alert, and made every move he made become extremely precise. He slowed his pace again and listened carefully to the movements around him.

"Xiao Hu, stay where you are and stay hidden," Qin Cang whispered. At this point, he could no longer give Xiao Hu any more instructions and could only place all his hopes on their trust and actions.

Xiao Hu completely understood Qin Cang's decision. At this moment, he didn't ask any more questions, but nodded quietly and lowered his body. At this moment, he could still feel the anxiety and uneasiness in his heart, but all of this had to be left to Qin Cang to deal with.

Qin Cang had completely melted into the darkness, becoming a part of the woods. Every step he took was made with minimal noise, as if his body had become one with the surrounding landscape. In his eyes, the enemies were merely moving targets, and he was the hunter.

A few minutes passed, the enemy's footsteps were getting closer and closer, but Qin Cang's mood remained as calm as still water. He could feel the enemy's approaching footsteps, but he remained calm. As the enemy gradually approached him, Qin Cang knew that he had to act quickly and could not wait any longer.

He suddenly rushed out from the cover, quickly swept towards the enemy's side, and with the help of the night and the cover of trees, he suddenly appeared out of the enemy's sight. The enemy instantly discovered his every move, and screams were heard everywhere, followed by the sound of gunfire.