"You guys let go too quickly!" he complained.
The old man looked at him disdainfully, "What were you so nervous about just now?"
Wild Ox defended himself, "I was just experiencing low blood sugar because I was hungry, isn't that uncomfortable?"
Then he pointed the blame at the old man, "If you hadn't snatched my sandwich on the plane, I wouldn't be this hungry!"
The old man scratched his head awkwardly and apologized, "Sorry about that, I'll treat you to a meal later."
Wild Ox rubbed his empty stomach, "That's more like it."
Then the old man suggested going for a meal and asked for the others' opinions.
As soon as he finished speaking, a rumbling sound came, and everyone looked toward the source of the sound, realizing it was someone's stomach growling.
"Looks like we all need to recharge a bit," Lin Beichen said with a smile.
Xia Luyao chimed in, "Indeed, after eating, we need to quickly discuss our next plan of action."
Everyone nodded in agreement and began searching for a restaurant on the island.
After enjoying a sumptuous dinner, they gathered together to discuss how to track down Long Chuzhi.
Lin Beichen looked at everyone, paused for a moment, then said, "We need to split up. Some of us will gather intelligence on the island, keeping an eye on General Galsa's movements and the defense setup. Others will try to contact local resistance groups or informants to see if we can get more information about Long Chuzhi."
Xia Luyao added, "At the same time, we must remain vigilant. After all, the situation on this island is complex, and we could face danger at any moment."
Everyone agreed and began collaborating on their tasks.
In the days that followed, they acted separately during the day and gathered at night to share information and progress.
Despite the challenges, their teamwork and intelligence gradually helped them understand the island's situation and find some clues that might assist in locating Long Chuzhi.
However, just as they were preparing to delve deeper into the investigation, an unexpected message arrived: General Galsa was about to host a grand banquet, inviting various forces on the island.
"This might be our opportunity to blend in and gather information," Lin Beichen analyzed.
Xia Luyao nodded, "That's right. We can use this chance to learn more about Galsa and his subordinates, and perhaps discover more clues about Long Chuzhi."
So, the group began to intensely prepare, planning to use the banquet as an opportunity to advance their rescue mission.
Xia Luyao stared at the chaotic streets outside, his voice low and steady.
"Those people with red hats, whose identities are unknown, must be backed by a powerful force. Otherwise, they wouldn't dare act so boldly on another's turf."
"We need to find a safe spot to observe the situation unfold," Lin Beichen suggested calmly.
With the island's situation exceedingly complex, they couldn't act recklessly.
"Good idea," Xia Luyao and the others all nodded, agreeing with Lin Beichen's suggestion.
So, they decided to temporarily settle in an old house of a resident on the island.
During this time, Lin Beichen casually gathered information from the landlord about the mysterious figures on the street.
"To be honest, we don't know who they are either. I heard they came with a group from the United States. Ever since they appeared, our island has lost its peace."
The landlord sighed, expressing a helpless look.
Lin Beichen nodded slightly and continued to ask, "Do you know their purpose for coming here?"
"Not really. Why are you asking about this?" The landlord looked at them with some suspicion.
Lin Beichen smiled, pretending to be casual, "We're here to film rare birds. Didn't expect things to be so chaotic here; we're planning to complete the shooting quickly and leave if things get worse."
Upon hearing Lin Beichen's explanation, the landlord nodded understandingly, acknowledging their concerns.
Then the landlord slowly spoke, "We don't know exactly who they are either. But since they arrived, the island has indeed become very chaotic."
"Additionally, they've designated the Shanxi side of the island as a forbidden area, prohibiting us locals from entering."
Upon hearing this, Lin Beichen's gaze focused slightly, then he smiled, "Got it, thank you. We'll finish up and leave soon."
After hearing Lin Beichen's words, the landlord no longer held suspicions about them.
After a few more words of advice, the landlord left.
After the landlord left, the group exchanged glances.
Flying Eagle spoke bluntly, "It seems a new force has indeed arrived on the island."
"Also, the fact that the landlord mentioned the Shanxi side as a forbidden area... I think there's definitely something up there," Xia Luyao analyzed.
Flame eagerly suggested, "Then we should quickly check it out; we might discover something."
Seeing Flame's eager posture, Lin Beichen sighed and said, "Don't rush; the place isn't going anywhere. We have more important things to do right now."
"What things?" Flame asked, puzzled, looking at Lin Beichen.
"Sleep!" Lin Beichen said calmly.
The group was left stunned.
"How is that an important thing?" Flame and the others asked, confused.
"We've been busy since morning without resting. Isn't sleep a current priority?" Lin Beichen retorted.
Thunder was about to say they had already rested on the plane, but suddenly realized that the pilot hadn't rested at all.
Especially their captain, who hadn't closed his eyes from morning to evening.