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

Chapter 502: Resolute Eyes

Finally, the light on the screen fluctuated slightly, and then a simple word flashed on the screen: "Received."

Qin Cang felt relieved, almost unable to believe his eyes. He knew Xiao Hu must have received the signal, and his operation might be safe this time. Despite this, Qin Cang was still uneasy. He did not completely let down his guard, because he was still within the enemy's sight.

"He will be here in five minutes." Qin Cang set a time limit for himself, and these five minutes are enough to determine whether he can escape.

He re-examined his surroundings and mentally formulated an evacuation plan. If Xiaohu arrived on schedule, he could quickly escape the warehouse with the intelligence and avoid further exposure. But if things didn't go smoothly, he might have to fight tooth and nail for his last chance of survival.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed again, but this time not from the doorway, but from the other side of the warehouse. Qin Cang's heart suddenly tightened, and his body unconsciously tensed every nerve. His mind raced, realizing that the enemy's patrol route had changed. This meant that the enemy had begun to be alert, and their defenses were gradually tightening. Every step Qin Cang took was like walking on a tightrope.

"We can't be discovered." Qin Cang muttered to himself, his body as still as a stone sculpture.

The footsteps were getting closer. Qin Cang closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to stay calm. He knew that if he wasn't discovered this time, he would be able to bring back the intelligence, which would be a fatal flaw for the enemy. But if he was exposed, that would be his only chance.

"It won't be exposed." He whispered to himself, his eyes firm.

The footsteps finally paused above him, then continued forward. Qin Cang felt a sense of relief. He knew the enemy's attention had been diverted, but it was only temporary; new developments could arise at any moment. He didn't dare to relax for even a moment, and immediately reorganized his plans, preparing for the next challenge.

Time slipped quietly in the warehouse, and there was still no new movement on the signal screen. Qin Cang had already decided that if Xiaohu didn't show up on time, he would activate his evacuation plan without hesitation and not wait any longer. He knew that waiting would only increase their chances of being exposed.

Just as he was about to continue observing his surroundings, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps in the distant darkness. Qin Cang was instantly alert, his heartbeat suddenly accelerating. It was Xiao Hu's footsteps, steady and swift, with almost no hesitation. Qin Cang's heart suddenly sank, then became calmer - this was his only hope.

"Xiao Hu!" Qin Cang almost whispered these two words, his voice was not loud, but full of eagerness.

The footsteps grew closer, and finally, Xiaohu appeared at the door of the warehouse. Wearing a black combat uniform, Xiaohu quickly glanced around and spotted the hiding Qin Cang. He nodded gently, his eyes filled with calmness and determination. Without any unnecessary movements, he simply said softly, "How's the situation?"

Qin Cang said succinctly: "The enemy has hidden a large number of weapons and has begun to mobilize reinforcements. Within five minutes, the enemy patrol will be redistributed. We must act immediately." There was no hesitation in his tone, but there was a hint of nervousness on his face.

Xiaohu frowned slightly, obviously realizing the seriousness of the situation: "Do we need to retreat?"

"No," Qin Cang replied in a low voice, "We can't give up this opportunity. I have found the enemy's weapons storage point. The next action can only be to break the deadlock and create chaos."

Xiaohu didn't say much, just nodded quickly, with a firm light in his eyes: "Understood."

Just as Qin Cang and Xiao Hu were about to move silently, a sudden voice brought them to a halt. The voice was low and rapid, carrying a sense of suppressed anxiety, as if coming from some distant corner. Qin Cang's heart trembled. He turned to look at Xiao Hu, only to see a flash of alarm in his eyes, clearly sensing the unusual presence.

"Someone..." Xiaohu whispered the words, his eyes quickly scanning the surroundings. They had already decided to leave the warehouse quietly to avoid being noticed, but the sudden change in the atmosphere made them feel the danger approaching.

The footsteps came suddenly, heavy and hurried, as if someone was moving hurriedly in the warehouse. However, the sound seemed a little chaotic - as if it contained a hint of struggle and fatigue.

Qin Cang frowned slightly, his heart filled with doubts - was this an enemy patrol, or some other sudden situation? He wanted to get closer, using the cover of darkness to find the source of the sound, but the sound of footsteps gradually became clearer. It seemed that there were not just one person, but two or three people approaching in their direction.

"Let's go take a look." Qin Cang whispered to Xiao Hu, but there was a hint of uncertainty in his tone. He knew that any action was full of variables, and this change might be a problem they had not anticipated.

Xiaohu nodded, his eyes determined. The two of them moved silently toward the sound, each step so light it barely trembled. As they slowly approached, Qin Cang's heartbeat began to accelerate. He knew that the most taboo at this moment was impatience; any slight mistake could lead to exposure.

They walked around a pile of debris and slowly made their way to a corner of the warehouse. The footsteps were getting closer and closer, almost within their sight. At that moment, Qin Cang's eyes fixed on a familiar figure in the corner of the warehouse - it was Liu San.

"Liu San?!" Qin Cang's heart trembled, and the words blurted out almost subconsciously. At that moment, he completely lost control of his emotions, and his tone was filled with an unconcealable surprise and confusion. Liu San actually appeared here, and he didn't seem to be in good condition.

Liu San's figure swayed slightly, his movements were somewhat slow, his face was pale, and his body was stained with blood, clearly injured. What shocked Qin Cang even more was that Liu San's expression was filled with complex emotions - he looked both anxious and helpless, as if he was facing some kind of dilemma, and this dilemma was not just physical trauma, but more like an inner struggle and contradiction.

"You..." Qin Cang couldn't help but shout again, but this time he lowered his voice, fearing to break the silence around him. At the same time, Xiaohu's eyes quickly turned to Liu San, his eyes full of vigilance and doubt.