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

A prelude to a sinking. His eyes swept across the terrain not far ahead. Those faint shadows were exactly where the enemy was lurking.

He glanced at the time on his wrist—five minutes. Xiaohu had already gone to lead the enemy as planned, and Liu San should be in position as well. Time was running out, but every step had to be precise.

"Xiao Hu's speed is pretty good, I hope he can keep going." Qin Cang thought to himself, but then he sneered softly, "That kid has always been daring, but this time he gives me a little more confidence."

Suddenly, he heard a low explosion in the distance, followed by several rapid gunshots. The sound wasn't far away, but it was enough to attract the enemy's attention. He knew it was a trap set by Xiaohu.

"Here it comes." Qin Cang murmured softly, then lowered his body even lower, like a dormant tiger, waiting for the best opportunity to hunt.

The enemy's movements were just as he'd predicted. Several soldiers in camouflage uniforms gradually emerged from their cover. Their movements were cautious and orderly, but Qin Cang keenly detected subtle oversights. Although well-trained, this group clearly hadn't anticipated an ambush in this area, and their alertness was tempered by a hint of impatience.

"One, two... five." Qin Cang silently counted the number of enemies in his mind, and at the same time noticed that the soldier among them who was carrying a sniper rifle never raised his head. He knew that was the most dangerous point of the enemy.

At this moment, he heard a slight gunshot from the left. It was Liu San's signal. Qin Cang nodded slightly. Liu San's sniper had already aimed at the enemy's firepower support point. Now it was his turn to take action.

He took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on the enemy ahead. His finger slowly pressed the trigger, and the next moment, a bullet burst out, instantly exploding into a cloud of blood from the enemy's chest. The man fell heavily to the ground before he could even utter a scream.

"There's an ambush!" The enemy finally reacted and immediately began to seek cover. But Qin Cang's movements were as fast as lightning. He had already leaped from his hiding place, rolled behind a tree, and pulled the trigger again. A soldier who tried to raise his gun to return fire was shot in the throat and fell to the ground, clutching the wound with both hands.

The gunshots completely ignited the enemy's panic, and they began firing indiscriminately, trying to suppress the unknown attacker. But Qin Cang was in no hurry to show up. He used the terrain and the shadows in the forest to move quickly, and each shot accurately harvested a life.

"Captain Qin, we've got it!" Liu San's voice came from the headset, with a bit of excitement and panting. He had obviously dealt with the sniper.

Qin Cang didn't respond, his attention completely focused on the remaining three enemies. They seemed to sense something was wrong and were trying to retreat. But just as they were retreating, a swift figure darted out from the bushes on the other side.

"Xiao Hu!" Qin Cang's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood Xiao Hu's intention. This kid not only successfully completed the guidance, but also quietly circled behind the enemy.

"Watch out for my fist!" Xiaohu's shout made Qin Cang frown, but he still aimed steadily at the enemy and cooperated with Xiaohu's attack.

The enemy, caught between two flanks, fell into despair. Their movements became chaotic, and they no longer even attempted to fight back, desperately trying to escape. However, the coordinated efforts of Qin Cang and Xiao Hu gave them no chance. In just a few seconds, all the enemies fell in a pool of blood.

After the battle, silence returned to the forest. Xiao Hu, panting heavily, walked up to Qin Cang with a bloody dagger in hand, his face filled with unconcealed excitement.

"Captain Qin, did you see that? Our plan worked really well. We dealt with them so neatly!" Xiaohu smiled like a child, his eyes full of pride.

Qin Cang didn't answer immediately. His eyes fell on the fallen enemy, and his brows furrowed slightly. He felt something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

"Xiao Hu, do you think these people are a little... too easy?" Qin Cang whispered, with a hint of alertness in his tone.

Xiaohu was stunned for a moment, then scratched his head. "Easy? Captain Qin, are you overthinking it? They're clearly well-equipped. We won entirely because of our tactics."

"But the enemy gave up the counterattack too quickly." Qin Cang pondered, "Also, their formation didn't have any backup plan. This doesn't seem like the performance of a professional team."

Xiaohu and Liu San exchanged a glance, and the smiles on their faces gradually disappeared. They realized that Qin Cang's words were not groundless, but a conclusion based on rich experience.

"Captain Qin, what do you mean...?" Liu San asked cautiously.

"I'm not sure, but one thing is certain." Qin Cang's voice was low and firm. "This may just be the beginning. The real threat has not yet appeared."

His words made Xiaohu and Liu San's faces become solemn. The three of them quickly checked the enemy's equipment and personal belongings, but did not find any valuable information.

Qin Cang stood up and cast his gaze towards the dark woods in the distance. His eyes were as deep as the night, and he felt a hint of unease in his heart, but he knew that this was not the time to retreat.

"We have to evacuate as soon as possible." Qin Cang said in a deep voice, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "The enemy's main force may find this place soon. We can't stay here."

The three of them walked along a hidden path through the woods, their footsteps silent and silent. The wind gently swayed the treetops, and occasionally a few rays of setting sun shone through the gaps between the leaves, casting a deep and peaceful light on the ground. However, this tranquility did not ease the tension in their hearts.

Qin Cang led the way, his eyes scanning the surroundings vigilantly, his gun held at the ready. Although he still had plenty of energy, the hollowness in his stomach was becoming increasingly apparent. He hadn't had a proper meal in two days, and the dry rations he had hurriedly gnawed through hadn't filled his stomach at all. Now, his body was protesting.

"Are there any more compressed biscuits?" He stopped and looked back at Xiaohu and Liu San.

Xiaohu rummaged through his pockets and shook his head. "Captain Qin, I've already eaten everything. I only have a little water left."

Liu San lowered his head and rummaged through his backpack, pulling out a small, wrinkled piece of compressed biscuit and handing it over: "Captain, there's still half a piece left. How about you eat it first?"

Qin Cang looked at the pitifully small half piece of compressed biscuit, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly. He wanted to say something, but in the end, he just reached out and took it, saying calmly, "Is this all that's left? It seems we need to find a way to replenish our supplies."

"Yeah," Xiaohu sighed, looking around warily and muttering, "It would be great if we could find a village nearby, at least to get some dry food."