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

His heartbeat remained steady, but adrenaline was already starting to flow, and every nerve in his body was tense. He slowly adjusted his posture, trying to hide in the shadows as much as possible, while gripping his weapon tightly, ready to respond to any emergency.

A few seconds later, another extremely subtle movement was heard, this time from another direction. Qin Cang's pupils shrank slightly, and he immediately understood in his heart - the enemy had opened up a siege!

He held his breath, glancing around quickly from the corner of his eye, trying to determine the enemy's exact location and number. Judging from the current situation, the enemy's actions were extremely cautious, and they hadn't launched a rash attack. This meant they weren't sure if anyone was actually here, or perhaps they were still waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

Qin Cang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of a sneer. The enemy was too cautious, and this was exactly where he could take advantage.

The darkness of the night sky deepened, the silence all around almost suffocating. A tense atmosphere hung in the air, as if some immense force was silently gathering. Qin Cang's every nerve was on edge, and he scanned his surroundings with vigilance. He knew the enemy had discovered their hiding place and was likely preparing to encircle them. Time was running out; they had to find a way out.

The rhythm of his heartbeat became more and more rapid as his thinking accelerated. Qin Cang's eyes swept over everything around him, and suddenly his eyes lit up. He quickly reached for his waist and took out a small smoke bomb.

He'd pulled this smoke bomb from his carry-on gear. Though small, it was a special device capable of dispersing dense smoke in just a few seconds, enough to temporarily disrupt the enemy's view. An idea instantly occurred to Qin Cang. He bent slightly, uncorked the smoke bomb's fuse, and with a flick of his wrist, hurled it swiftly.

"Bang!" A slight explosion sounded, followed by thick smoke that quickly spread, completely blocking the surrounding vision in an instant.

Qin Cang whispered, "Do it!"

This command instantly brought Xiaohu back to his senses. He immediately adjusted his posture and ducked into the thick smoke. He had been nervously staring at his surroundings, fearing that the enemy would suddenly appear from somewhere. When he saw the smoke bomb explode, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, and his heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

"Let's go!" Qin Cang said softly.

Xiaohu didn't hesitate, leaping forward quickly. He knew the smoke bomb was only a temporary cover; for the next few moments, everyone had to be even more cautious. Every step was a matter of life and death, and they had to make the most of the smoke to avoid exposing themselves.

The smoke expanded rapidly, almost obscuring the surrounding vision. The entire forest seemed to be shrouded in a white mist. The enemy must not have expected them to use this method to confuse them. At least for a short period of time, the enemy's vision would be completely blocked.

However, Qin Cang's heart did not relax because of the smoke. His eyes were still vigilant in the thick smoke, and his ears were keenly catching every subtle sound. He knew that although the smoke could confuse the enemy's vision, it could not block the enemy's hearing and other senses.

His body moved lightly with each step, quickly taking advantage of the opportunity to disappear into the thick smoke, leaving behind only a blurry figure. He could feel his heartbeat, strong and powerful, and each breath carried a tense yet clear rhythm. He knew that this was far from over. The cover of the smoke bomb was only temporary, and the next challenge had just begun.

Xiao Hu followed Qin Cang's footsteps, nimbly weaving through the smoke. His head raced nervously, each step carefully chosen, fearing the slightest noise. He had never been so close to Qin Cang before, and his heart was filled with uneasiness. He could even sense the calm and composure emanating from Qin Cang, which at that moment seemed to become his spiritual support.

"Xiaohu, don't fall behind." Qin Cang reminded in a low voice.

Xiao Hu was startled and hurriedly quickened his pace. Although his vision was blurry and the thick smoke made his breathing a little difficult, he never strayed from Qin Cang's direction. He knew that Qin Cang was always concerned about their safety. It was this calm temperament that made him feel a sense of reliance on him in this dangerous night.

However, just as they were about to quickly pass through the smoke, suddenly—a light sound of footsteps came from a distance. Qin Cang's heart suddenly shook, and his palm quickly touched the handle of the weapon, his eyes scanning around in the smoke fiercely.

The enemy is finally here.

He whispered, "Prepare to meet the enemy."

A flicker of nervousness flashed across Xiaohu's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a long-lost desire to fight. His heartbeat quickened, and he felt like a taut string straining to the point of breaking. This was the moment he longed for most—the moment to face his enemy head-on, to challenge himself.

Qin Cang listened intently, the light footsteps getting closer, but he didn't rush to attack. Obviously, the enemy also knew that the smoke was blurring their vision and they didn't dare to act rashly.

However, this was only temporary. Qin Cang knew that the enemy would take action sooner or later, and their current task was to delay time and buy more opportunities for the arrival of Liu San and his reinforcements.

"Go separately!" Qin Cang suddenly shouted in a low voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, he decisively dodged to the other side and hid in a bush in the thick fog. Xiaohu quickly moved in the opposite direction, his heart beating wildly, but his movements were extremely sensitive, and he maintained a high level of vigilance with every step.

The air in the thick smoke seemed to freeze, and time slowed to a crawl. Qin Cang stared intently at the movements around him, his body as agile as a cheetah, ready to strike the moment the enemy appeared.

Sure enough, a few seconds later, a strange noise came from the other side of the thick smoke. An enemy seemed to have noticed their unusual movements and began to approach Qin Cang's hiding place.

Qin Cang frowned slightly, staring at Liu San quietly, his eyes as deep as the abyss, and he didn't rush to speak. Seeing Qin Cang's silence, Liu San's anger intensified. He spat fiercely and continued, "We were well ambushed. Once the enemy entered the encirclement, we should have wiped them out in one fell swoop. But Xiaohu, seeing a wounded prisoner, actually felt pity. Not only did he not shoot him again, but he even wanted to carry him back! If I hadn't been quick-witted, he would have gotten his hands on the gun and escaped! Captain Qin, tell me, can we still have people like him in the team? People like him will kill us sooner or later!"