One day, Su Ming received news that a mysterious dark force had appeared in the western suburbs of the city, and many people had already been injured. He decided to lead his team to investigate; this would be their team's first real-world mission.

Upon hearing the news, the team members were both excited and nervous. They quickly prepared their equipment and followed Su Ming to the western outskirts. The area was desolate, filled with an eerie atmosphere. Su Ming cautiously led his team forward, and with his keen insight, he soon discovered the source of the dark power—an evil altar hidden in a cave.

"Everyone be careful, don't make any rash moves," Su Ming said in a low voice, while starting to arrange tactics. "Lin Qiye and Shen You, you go around to the left and look for an opportunity to destroy the energy source of the altar; Baili Pangpang and Cao Yuan, you draw the enemy's attention from the front; I will be responsible for support and dealing with emergencies."

The team members acted according to Su Ming's instructions. Lin Qiye and Shen You nimbly crept to the left, while Baili Pangpang and Cao Yuan strode towards the cave entrance, deliberately making noise to attract the enemy.

Soon, a group of twisted monsters exuding a dark aura rushed out of the cave and pounced on Baili Pangpang and Cao Yuan. Although Baili Pangpang was frightened, he forced himself to remain calm and brandished his weapon, engaging the monsters in combat. Cao Yuan, on the other hand, used mysterious magic to attack the monsters' weak points.

Lin Qiye and Shen You also encountered some obstacles on the other side. Several dark mages guarding the altar discovered them and launched a magical attack. Lin Qiye nimbly dodged the magical attacks while looking for an opportunity to counterattack. Shen You, on the other hand, relied on her superb dagger skills to fight the mages in close combat, and for a time she was not at a disadvantage.

Su Ming closely monitored the battlefield situation from the rear, providing timely support. When he saw Lin Qiye and Shen You in trouble, he immediately cast a powerful spell, repelling the mage and creating an opportunity for them.

With everyone's combined efforts, they finally succeeded in destroying the altar's energy source, and the dark power gradually dissipated. Although the team members were all injured, their faces were filled with the joy of victory.

This combat mission fostered greater teamwork and also made them aware of their shortcomings. Upon returning to the training base, they didn't rest but immediately threw themselves into even more rigorous training to prepare for the next mission.

As time went by, Su Ming's Night Watch squad gradually distinguished themselves in the city, successfully solving one mysterious incident after another and safeguarding the city's peace. The two vacant squad member positions became a source of anticipation for them; they believed that in future adventures, they would surely encounter suitable candidates to make the squad more complete and a solid line of defense for the world…

Standing by the window, Su Ming gazed at the town shrouded in twilight, his mind racing. Recently, strange events had been occurring frequently in the forest surrounding the town, with the faint traces of various bizarre creatures casting a heavy shadow over this once peaceful land. To uncover the truth and protect the town's residents, the idea of ​​forming an elite squad gradually took shape in his mind, and the recruitment of members for the fifth squad was proceeding at a rapid pace.

The afternoon sun lazily bathed the streets as Su Ming wandered through the town's alleyways toward Hong Ying's house. Hong Ying was a nimble woman, skilled with a long whip, and quite well-known in the town. However, recently she had fallen into a slump, which worried Su Ming considerably.

Arriving at Hongying's door, Su Ming gently knocked on the slightly worn door. After a moment, the door slowly opened, and Hongying appeared in the doorway. Her eyes revealed a hint of weariness and confusion, and her hair was somewhat disheveled, making her seem like a completely different person from her usual spirited self.

"Su Ming, what brings you here?" Hong Ying frowned slightly, her tone tinged with doubt.

"Hongying, I've come to see you." Su Ming said with a smile, his eyes showing concern. "I heard you haven't been feeling well lately, and I wanted to talk to you."

Hongying lowered her head slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then stepped aside to let Su Ming into the house. The furnishings inside were simple and tidy, and sunlight streamed through the windows, casting patches of light on the floor. Su Ming found a place to sit down, looked at Hongying, and said softly, "I know you may have encountered some difficulties recently, but I want to tell you that we cannot just give up like this. The town is facing unknown dangers, and we need your strength."

Hongying sat opposite Su Ming, her hands clenched tightly, a hint of struggle in her eyes: "I know, but I... I always feel like I'm powerless, I don't know what to do."

Su Ming leaned forward slightly, looking at Hong Ying with unwavering eyes: "Hong Ying, you must believe in yourself. You have excellent skills and keen intuition, which are exactly what we need. Moreover, we are not fighting alone; we are a team, and we will support and help each other."

Hongying raised her head, looked into Su Ming's eyes, and a glimmer of light gradually appeared in them: "Really? Can I really do it?"

"Of course!" Su Ming nodded vigorously. "I came here today to invite you to join my fifth team to explore the secrets of the forest and protect the town. Would you like to?"

A hint of hesitation flashed in Hongying's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination: "Okay, I'm willing!"

Su Ming smiled with relief: "Great! From now on, you're a member of the fifth squad. Let's work together and we'll definitely be able to overcome any difficulties."

Just then, the doorbell rang. Hongying got up to open the door and saw An Qingyu standing there. An Qingyu was a clever and resourceful young man who was skilled at making various tools and weapons and had a deep understanding of the plants and animals in the forest.

“Su Ming, I heard you’re recruiting members for the Fifth Squad. I’d like to join too.” An Qingyu looked at Su Ming, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Su Ming was slightly surprised, but quickly smiled and said, "Welcome to the team, An Qingyu. With you joining us, our team will be even stronger."

An Qingyu's face lit up with a joyful smile: "Really? That's wonderful! I'm ready and can leave anytime."

Su Ming nodded: "Okay, but we need some time to prepare supplies and make a plan. Go back and pack your things, and wait for my instructions."

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