The next morning, before dawn, the battle temporarily ceased. Led by the embassy, people boarded buses, escorted by embassy soldiers, heading for the port.
On the way, Ling Feng sat in the back corner of the bus, next to Leng Feng, Xiao Pang, and the boss. Ling Feng gazed out the window at the world outside.
The burning flames of war, the cries of grief, and the rivers of blood flowing on the ground brought Ling Feng to mind one phrase: a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. Looking at it all, Ling Feng felt an inexpressible emotion.
Sympathy? Grief?
Perhaps both. The greatest victims of war are innocent civilians. War kills their loved ones, displaces them, and fills them with fear. All of this is because of war.
Having personally experienced all of this, Ling Feng realized that there is no such thing as a peaceful time; it is simply that some people are carrying the burden. His ability to live to this age peacefully is due to a stable and powerful nation.
Otherwise, he would probably live in constant fear every day.
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At seven in the morning, the convoy arrived at the port on time. Through the window, Ling Feng could see the tall, majestic white warships. Seeing his country's warships gave him a great sense of security.
Under the unified arrangement of the soldiers, Ling Feng and the others disembarked from the bus. As soon as they got off, Ling Feng saw the excited Chinese people around, all shouting that they had survived, and that their country was great.
This must be the pride of having a powerful motherland.
After boarding the warship, Ling Feng scanned his surroundings. It was huge! Standing by the railing, Ling Feng gazed out at the ocean. Leng Feng and the others, having gotten to know each other a little, stood beside him, also looking into the distance.
"Twelve years of enduring hardship, all gone in an instant of war," the shop owner sighed, defeated.
"This bullet, does it have a story?" the boss asked Leng Feng, who was looking at the bullet hanging around his neck.
Leng Feng did not reply. This bullet was tied to his inner pain, and he did not wish to speak of it.
Seeing this, Ling Feng patted Leng Feng on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "There are no insurmountable obstacles in life. Relax. If you didn't see it with your own eyes, it doesn't necessarily mean it happened."
Leng Feng was stunned. He looked at Ling Feng and asked, "What do you mean by that?" He felt that Ling Feng might know something.
"Promise me one thing, and I'll answer one very important thing for you, how about that?" Ling Feng said with a slight smile. Leng Feng's inner pain was undoubtedly about Long Xiaoyun. Leng Feng had been searching for the origin of this bullet for years, and Long Xiaoyun was very important to him.
Leng Feng frowned slightly. "You know something. Why should I trust you?"
"I can only reveal one word: Dragon!"
"What?!" Leng Feng's pupils contracted sharply. He grabbed Ling Feng's collar and asked urgently, "How do you know her?"
"Calm down, calm down. Promise me one thing, and I'll tell you something about her, okay?" Ling Feng patted Leng Feng's hand.
"What is it?" After taking a few deep breaths, Leng Feng released his grip and looked at Ling Feng, asking.
"Later, take me with you."
Leng Feng: ???
He didn't understand what Ling Feng was saying. What did he mean by "take him with him later"? The words were abrupt and confusing to Leng Feng.
Dada da...
Hearing the sound of footsteps running on the warship, Leng Feng instinctively looked back and saw Tundu making a move as if to disembark. He was startled and had no time to question Ling Feng, quickly chasing after him.
Seeing this, Ling Feng smiled and followed. The boss looked around and finally chose to follow.
After disembarking, Leng Feng quickly caught the fleeing child. After apologizing to the soldier whose work he had disrupted, he looked at the child.
Tundu was very agitated, crying out for his mother. Leng Feng, helpless, could only try to calm him down first.
"Brother," the boss called out.
Leng Feng, holding the child tightly, looked over and saw that Ling Feng and the boss had also disembarked and were walking towards him. He looked confused. "Why did you guys come down?"
"There's something I have to tell you the truth about. That bullet on your chest, I've seen it." The surprising statement made Leng Feng's expression tremble. He stared intently at the boss, waiting for him to continue.
The boss pointed to the bullet on Leng Feng's chest and said, "The pattern on it looks like a mark of some anti-government armed group. A friend told me that they have now hired the most expensive mercenaries in Europe.
I don't care what grudges you have with them, but listen to my advice: don't go to your death. You alone cannot deal with so many of them."
After hearing the boss's words, Leng Feng remained silent, but one could see the stubbornness in his eyes. He couldn't leave so easily. He had finally found a clue, how could he give up? He had to find a way to stay.
Not far away, the embassy official was talking to the warship's captain.
"The Chinese-funded factory in Sankuga Town, with forty-seven Chinese employees. Even more terrifyingly, Dr. Chen from the Africa Aid team is fifty-five kilometers away. He is the top target of the terrorists."
"From Rockino to Saint-Fran, everything is completely sealed off. Without permission, our combat personnel are prohibited from entering the combat zone!"
"This evacuation operation is of great importance. We must ensure the safe evacuation of all Chinese employees and Dr. Chen."
"Under the current circumstances, combat personnel are prohibited from entering the combat zone, but we must resolutely complete the evacuation. Someone must go alone to complete the mission."
The two discussed intensely, and in their conversation, Leng Feng saw hope of staying. Not only hope, but also an opportunity to face those mercenaries. Leng Feng absolutely could not give up and immediately stepped forward. "I'll go!"
As soon as Leng Feng stepped forward, the soldiers protecting the two immediately stopped him and sternly shouted, "Stop! Who are you!"
Leng Feng's shout naturally attracted the attention of the official and the captain.
Seeing their gazes turn towards him, Leng Feng immediately gave a standard military salute and introduced himself, "Former China Special Operations Brigade, Wolf Warrior Company—Leng Feng!"
Hearing that he was a special forces soldier, the soldier immediately lowered his hand that had been blocking Leng Feng, but his gaze remained fixed on him, just in case.
"This child's mother is in that Chinese-funded factory, and I roughly know its location, so letting me execute this mission is the best choice."
Before he could finish speaking, Leng Feng suddenly remembered what Ling Feng had said to him on the warship. His pupils contracted slightly. He now understood what Ling Feng meant. Although he didn't know how Ling Feng had predicted he would stay to execute the mission, he thought for a moment and continued, "I also need a helper. He is highly skilled and can help me in this operation."
"Who?" the captain asked, glancing at Leng Feng. He did not doubt Leng Feng's identity too much. The salute just now was very standard, and Leng Feng also exuded a military aura, indicating that what he said was very likely true.
Moreover, he would also verify Leng Feng's identity.
With a special forces soldier executing this mission, the success rate would greatly increase.
"Ling Feng!" Leng Feng said, looking at Ling Feng behind him.
Hearing this, the captain and the official simultaneously followed Leng Feng's gaze to Ling Feng. Upon seeing Ling Feng, they both immediately realized that Ling Feng was definitely not a soldier, and judging by his appearance, he hadn't even reached adulthood. However, since Leng Feng chose him, there might be a reason.
Seeing their gazes turn to him, Ling Feng also saluted like Leng Feng and introduced himself, "Ling Feng, the fifty-first generation successor of Tai Chi Bagua Fist."
Nani?
Hearing Ling Feng's introduction, the captain and the official were stunned. A successor of Tai Chi Bagua Fist? A charlatan?
When Ling Feng saw their bewildered expressions, he knew they definitely thought of him as a charlatan. He glanced at the warship and said, "Please watch closely, sirs."
After saying that, he took a run-up. Just as he was about to hit the warship, he lightly leaped, stepped onto the outer wall of the warship, and then, as if breaking free from gravity, he leaped onto the warship in two jumps. With a final backflip, he landed safely on the ground.
The entire set of movements was smooth and fluid, more so than eating Dove chocolate. Not only the captain and the official, but also Leng Feng and the other soldiers were stunned.
He jumped onto the warship without using his hands. Could it be the legendary Qinggong (lightness skill)?
"How is it?" Ling Feng asked them.
"Why do you want to go on this mission? Judging by your appearance, you're probably not an adult yet this year. You're in the prime of your youth, why would you want to go to such a dangerous place?
After returning to the country, I can personally apply to the higher-ups for a special forces assessment. With your skills, there's a high probability you can enlist." The captain advised. Ling Feng had already proven his abilities well, but he was too young. If he trained for a few more years, he would probably become an ace soldier.
"Report! There is something I must do, and if I don't do it, I will regret it for the rest of my life. Therefore, please allow me to participate in this operation," Ling Feng said with a firm and serious gaze.
"Are you sure? The combat zone is extremely dangerous. A bullet could pierce your forehead at any moment and take your life. Even so, do you want to go?"
"Yes!"
"...Alright, this operation will be entrusted to the two of you."
"Yes!" x2, Ling Feng and Leng Feng saluted simultaneously.
The captain sighed, his gaze becoming serious and solemn.
"Let me first explain the operation. We have received the latest news that the war has spread to Sansaremu Port. The lives of the one thousand five hundred and thirty-six compatriots waiting for rescue there are in imminent danger. The evacuation warship must rush there at full speed."
"I'm very sorry, but because it's a foreign war zone, you will have no support, no allies, and no weapons on this mission. Therefore, we entrust Dr. Chen and the forty-seven compatriots to you to bring them back."
"We guarantee to complete the mission!" Leng Feng immediately saluted, while Ling Feng asked, "I can't even bring my sword?"
"You can, but military firearms are not allowed. However, I suggest you cover it with something and put it in the trunk. You can take it out and use it when you arrive at the location," the captain replied after thinking for a moment.
"I understand."