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

Qin Cang nodded, his gaze coldly sweeping across the dark jungle in the distance. His mind was already racing, comparing the contents of the note with the existing intelligence. He knew the enemy's plan was no simple attack; there must be deeper intentions behind it, and he had to sort it all out as quickly as possible.

"Liu San, we can't go back directly." Qin Cang said in a deep voice, with an unquestionable determination in his tone.

"Can't go back?" Liu San was stunned for a moment, "But this note..."

"Precisely because of this note, we can't take any risks." Qin Cang interrupted him, his voice low and powerful, "The enemy will never give up the pursuit easily, especially when they know we may have taken away something important. The way back must be full of traps."

Liu San's heart tightened when he heard this, and he couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "What should we do now?"

Qin Cang pondered for a moment, then said, "Let's take a detour and approach their camp from the flank. I need to confirm something."

Liu San's eyes widened: "Captain Qin, you mean... we still want to go back?!"

"That's right." Qin Cang's voice was low and firm. "If this plan is true, their range of action will definitely be adjusted. We can take advantage of this and find more clues while they are off guard."

Liu San's heart was in turmoil. He had considered taking a risk, but he hadn't expected Qin Cang to take the initiative and approach the enemy. This bold decision made him both admire and nervous.

"Captain Qin, are you sure this isn't too dangerous?" Liu San couldn't help but ask, with a hint of hesitation in his tone.

"The danger is certain," Qin Cang said calmly, "but we have no other choice. If we can't figure out the enemy's plan, our losses may be even greater."

Liu San gritted his teeth and finally nodded: "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Qin Cang's gaze swept across the distant jungle again. Various possible scenarios and response plans raced through his mind. He knew this operation would be extremely difficult, but he had no choice. The contents of the note had already made him realize the seriousness of the situation, and he would have to pay the price for it.

"Let's go." Qin Cang whispered, and took a step forward. His right foot was still aching, but he did not hesitate at all.

Liu San followed closely behind him, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He looked at Qin Cang's resolute back and suddenly felt that the man he followed was not just a captain, but an indestructible rock. Under his leadership, it seemed that even the greatest danger could be overcome.

The night was deep, and every leaf in the jungle seemed swallowed by the darkness. A breeze rustled through the treetops, bringing bursts of coolness. Qin Cang bent over and whispered, "Liu San, watch your step and don't make any noise." His voice was low and steady, revealing an irresistible majesty.

Liu San nodded and took cautious steps. He tried to control his breathing, so nervous that even his steps were extremely light, fearing to alert the enemy lurking in the darkness. The two of them, one in front and one behind, moved through the bushes like two ghosts.

Qin Cang's heart wasn't at peace. The injury on his right foot was getting worse, and every step felt like treading on the edge of a knife, yet he remained calm. He knew that this was no time to retreat, no time to make any mistakes. The information on that note was too important, and it could even mean the difference between their life and death.

"Liu San." Qin Cang suddenly stopped and turned to look at Liu San behind him. "Remember, if something unexpected happens later, I will attract their attention and you can take the opportunity to evacuate."

Liu San was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Captain Qin, are you kidding me? If we have to retreat, we should retreat together. If you let me run alone, what will I become?"

Qin Cang stared at Liu San coldly, his voice low and firm: "This is an order, not a joke. Your mission is to bring back the intelligence, not to accompany me on this adventure."

"But..." Liu San opened his mouth and wanted to refute, but when he met Qin Cang's cold eyes, he found that he could not speak.

"No buts." Qin Cang's tone left no room for doubt. "The enemy is not an ordinary person. Their reaction speed and alertness are even higher than we imagined. To successfully complete the mission, we must have a clear division of labor."

Liu San gritted his teeth, feeling a complex mix of emotions. He didn't want to leave Qin Cang behind and evacuate alone, but he also knew that Qin Cang was right. In this situation, he had to obey orders, otherwise it would only make the situation more dangerous.

"I understand." Liu San finally nodded, with a hint of unwillingness in his tone.

Qin Cang patted his shoulder and slowed down his voice a little: "Don't think too much, we will definitely be able to get out of this unscathed."

The two continued forward, Qin Cang's eyes scanning their surroundings with vigilance. Every nerve in his body was stretched to the limit, like a bow poised to snap at any moment. He knew the enemy camp lay just ahead, and every step they took could trigger an ambush.

"There is light ahead." Liu San reminded in a low voice, pointing to a faint fire not far away.

Qin Cang narrowed his eyes and observed carefully for a moment. He quickly speculated on the enemy's deployment, sketching out a possible map in his mind. He whispered, "It looks like they've split into two groups. One patrols the perimeter, and the other guards the camp. We need to go around them and try to avoid the patrols."

"But how do we know the exact location of the patrol team?" Liu San couldn't help but ask, with a hint of worry in his voice.

"Look at the footprints." Qin Cang pointed to the ground. "The patrol team walked a lot, and the grass on the ground was obviously trampled. Following these traces, we can infer their route of movement."

Liu San glanced down and saw that there was indeed a clear indentation in the grass. He was immediately impressed: "Captain Qin, your eyesight is really amazing."

"Stop talking nonsense and follow me closely." Qin Cang said coldly, and then took Liu San and quietly went around to the flank.

The two moved cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution. Qin Cang's eyes were always fixed on the front, and his ears were alert to the movements around him. Although his right foot was in great pain, he did not show any pain, as if it was all insignificant.

"Stop." Qin Cang suddenly said in a low voice, raising his hand to signal Liu San to stop.

Liu San stopped dead in his tracks, holding his breath. Following Qin Cang's direction, he spotted several vague figures in the bushes not far away. They were an enemy patrol, whispering to each other, seemingly unaware of Qin Cang and Liu San's presence.