The team members were filled with rage at hearing this. Shang Dong dared to mock them in such a way; this must be avenged!
"Captain, what should we do next?" The elder looked at the fake on the ground and angrily asked.
Sun Wancheng quickly unfolded the map, and after a brief consideration, decisively decided, "Head to Tongxi Village immediately!" Since Shang Dong's whereabouts were known, they couldn't miss this opportunity.
"Geng Huiyu will lead the Lone Wolf Special Team along the left route, while our Venomous Snake Special Team will take the right path," she explained. There were two routes to Tongxi Village, and they planned to attack from both sides to ensure Shang Dong had nowhere to escape.
"Yes!" The team members responded in unison and quickly set off.
On the car heading to Tongxi Village, Wild Ox clenched his fists and angrily said, "Shang Dong is too cunning. Once we catch him, I won't let him off easily!"
"Stop talking about that and think about what to do," Lu Yao interrupted him expressionlessly. Since Shang Dong was in Tongxi Village, there surely would be an ambush. They had to act carefully and avoid being outsmarted again.
Qing Wudi agreed, "The captain is right. Let's first contact the Lone Wolf team, confirm their position, and then discuss our specific plan of action."
Sun Wancheng nodded in agreement and immediately contacted Geng Huiyu. However, the sudden sound of screeching tires and gunshots during the call made them realize something was wrong.
"Gray Wolf, what's happening?" Sun Wancheng anxiously inquired, but only chaotic noises and gunfire came from the other end, then the communication was cut off.
"They're ambushed!" Qing Wudi said tensely. Everyone's faces turned grave; their whereabouts were exposed, and even worse, their car was under attack the next second.
"Bang bang bang!" The continuous gunfire echoed in the air.
Another tire was hit, and the vehicle, like a runaway horse, bounced uncontrollably on the rugged, muddy road.
"Old Tao, steady the wheel, everyone grab onto the handles and don't fall!" Sun Wancheng urgently ordered. The passengers quickly responded and tightly held onto the handles to maintain balance.
"These must be Shang Dong's men. They knew in advance we would head to Tongxi Village and laid an ambush here!" Qing Wudi clenched his teeth, almost crushing the handle with his grip.
"The situation is unfavorable for counterattack. Old Tao, drive the car to that abandoned warehouse ahead!" Sun Wancheng ordered decisively and sternly.
"Got it!" Old Tao briefly responded, stomped on the accelerator, and the vehicle sped off, kicking up a cloud of dust.
They quickly reached the dilapidated warehouse. By now, the vehicle was riddled with bullet holes, and all the tires were shot out, stopping any further driving.
"Get out and take cover in the warehouse!" Sun Wancheng surveyed the surroundings and quickly decided, pushing the car door open to get out first. The rest of the team jumped out of the vehicle swiftly.
The current situation was extremely disadvantageous to them; the vehicle was utterly destroyed. Hiding in the warehouse became their only option.
The few of them nimbly dodged into the warehouse, finally finding a brief moment of respite.
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"Based on the gunfire just now, there are at least thirty of them." Qing Wudi said with a heavy frown.
The enemy outnumbered them and had already set an ambush, putting them at a significant disadvantage. The situation was quite severe.
Sun Wancheng nodded in agreement and solemnly said, "We are in a difficult situation now, and the enemy must have a follow-up plan."
"But we cannot stay in the warehouse forever; they'll find this place soon," Flame said anxiously.
It's expected that the enemy will shortly search this area. After all, the warehouse was the only suitable hiding place nearby. However, being outnumbered, the warehouse's defense would soon be breached.
There were only six of them now, and the odds of success were slim. Could they only surrender?
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The members of the Venomous Snake Special Team were anxious, but in the face of a formidable opponent, they felt helpless.
At this moment, noise from footsteps came from outside the warehouse.
"Shh, listen, footsteps, they're coming!" Qing Wudi immediately signaled for silence.
Everyone immediately held their breath, focusing intently. The footsteps outside grew louder and clearer.
"Not good, from the sound of it, they'll be at the warehouse soon!" Old Tao said in a low, tense voice.
"Damn it, let's fight them!" Mantis clenched his pistol and gritted his teeth in anger.
With no retreat, they could only fight to the death.
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"Mantis, stay calm!" Qing Wudi held Mantis's shoulder and advised in a low voice.
"So what options do we have?" Mantis frowned, seemingly at a dead end.
The team members around also wore heavy expressions. Sun Wancheng listened to the increasingly close footsteps, and a thought suddenly flashed in her mind.
Before coming to Yun Province, Lin Beichen had given her a brocade bag. She hadn't given it much thought then, but upon learning of the mission in Yun Province, her attitude toward Lin Beichen wavered. So, before setting off, she inexplicably brought the brocade bag with her.
Now, Sun Wancheng couldn't care less. She quickly took out that brocade bag from her pocket.
...
"Captain, isn't that the brocade bag Lin Beichen gave you?" Old Tao asked in surprise.
Sun Wancheng nodded and said, "We have no other options now. Let's see what plans Lin Beichen has in this brocade bag."
"In our situation, what use is a little brocade bag?" Old Tao said disdainfully. Even if Lin Beichen truly knew some sort of divination, with them in such a dire situation, how could a little brocade bag save them?
"The situation is urgent; we might as well treat a dead horse as if it were alive. Let's open it; a miracle might happen," Qing Wudi spoke. Although he previously thought Lin Beichen was feigning mystery, now a mysterious trust in Lin Beichen arose within him.
Sun Wancheng didn't hesitate anymore and quickly opened the brocade bag. Inside was a note and several pieces of talisman paper. She quickly unfolded the note to read its contents, and Qing Wudi and others also gathered to see. After reading it, they widened their eyes, showing disbelief.
"What? The undercover at Shang Dong's side in the police station has been exposed?"
"No wonder Shang Dong toyed with us!"
"If that's true, then everything makes sense. The undercover was exposed, so Shang Dong led us here on purpose!"
"Does Lin Beichen actually know divination? He even predicted this!" The Venomous Snake Special Team members discussed seriously. At this moment, the footsteps outside had gotten closer. The enemy evidently had surrounded the warehouse.
"Did Lin Beichen say anything else?" Flame asked urgently.
Sun Wancheng furrowed her brows and then slowly said, "He also gave us six talismans."
"Talisman? What use are talisman papers now?" Mantis exclaimed incredulously. Could they really count on these flimsy pieces of talisman paper for salvation?
Sun Wancheng had deep doubts about the effectiveness of the talismans.
The ancient legends of Huaxia were indeed filled with the mysterious powers of talismans, but reality differed from myths.
Did these mystically colored Secret Techniques truly exist?
Sun Wancheng couldn't help but hold skepticism.
However, the sudden impact sound broke her contemplation.
The team turned their heads, focusing on the door which was being violently rammed.
The old warehouse trembled under the impact, dust rising, filling the air with a dusty scent.
"Quick! Hide behind the containers!"
Sun Wancheng swiftly issued a low directive.
The Venomous Snake Special Team members quickly relocated to the depths of the warehouse behind the containers, seeking temporary shelter.
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The persistent battering at the door continued; Sun Wancheng knew it wouldn't hold for long.
In the face of dire straits, she tightly gripped the brocade bag given by Lin Beichen, her gaze inevitably drawn back to it.
At the end of the paper in the brocade bag, a line of tiny words caught her eye:
[Divine Movement Talisman, adhering to it makes one as light as a swallow, moving swiftly as the wind, though its power lasts only forty minutes, remember!]
Sun Wancheng gripped the paper with newfound resolve. She distributed the Divine Movement Talismans to her team members.
"Captain, do these talismans... really work?"
Old Tao took the talisman paper, his face a picture of confusion and doubt.
"We have no retreat left; why not try?"
Sun Wancheng responded expressionlessly. Now that they were trapped, their only chance for survival was to take this final gamble.
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