"Lin Beichen, take a look at how I've drawn this?" Wild Ox also shows his work to Lin Beichen.
Lin Beichen scrutinizes it, touches his nose, and says tactfully, "Well, you could try it yourself later." It's practically a real-life version of "scrawls", he genuinely doesn't know how to describe it.
Wild Ox nods and eagerly joins the others to test their Divine Movement Talismans.
Xia Luyao tries first, sticking the talisman on herself.
Though the effect isn't as good as Lin Beichen's talisman, it did enhance her speed.
Lin Beichen nods in approval, "For a first attempt, that's quite good. With more practice and drawing it more accurately, the effect will improve."
Xia Luyao understands, knowing there's a significant gap between her skills and Lin Beichen's.
Then Flying Eagle and others each try, with results similar to Xia Luyao's.
Finally, it's Wild Ox's turn. He sticks the talisman on eagerly but doesn't move.
Everyone feels puzzled, Flame can't help but urge, "Wild Ox, what's up? Get started!"
Wild Ox responds with a bitter face, "I can't move, my legs feel heavy and I can't lift them!"
After exerting all his strength, he barely manages to take a step.
Lin Beichen shakes his head helplessly, pats Wild Ox's shoulder, and advises, "Wild Ox, some things you can't force. You better honestly train your physical skills."
He initially thought the worst result would be the talisman not working, but he didn't expect Wild Ox's talisman to have a reverse effect, which counts as a new discovery.
Everyone can't help but laugh, while Wild Ox is utterly dejected. After Lin Beichen removes the talisman from him, Wild Ox's legs return to normal.
Faced with this cruel reality, Wild Ox laments, "Why is this happening!"
As everyone teases Wild Ox, a soldier runs over in a rush to deliver a message, "Commander Fu needs you urgently, please head to the office immediately."
The members of Venomous Snake Special Team exchange glances, speculating internally: could it be an emergency mission?
They promptly head to Commander Fu's office.
"Report!" a few of them stand at the door and shout in unison.
Commander Fu sees them and urgently waves them in, "Come in quickly!"
Xia Luyao straightforwardly asks, "Commander Fu, urgently calling us here, what's the important matter?"
Commander Fu responds seriously, "There is an urgent matter. Two hours ago, the Wolf King Special Team was ambushed in North Africa, the team scattered, and Commander Long Chuzhi is missing."
Upon hearing this news, the members of Venomous Snake Special Team frown deeply, sensing the gravity of the situation.
Xia Luyao asks worriedly, "Missing? How could this happen?"
Though often in competition with Long Chuzhi, the safety of a comrade weighs more on her mind.
Commander Fu sighs, "They were attacked while executing an evacuation mission.
Now we need your Venomous Snake Special Team to go to North Africa, assist in completing the evacuation mission and find Long Chuzhi."
"Understood!" the members of Venomous Snake Special Team respond in unison and turn to prepare for departure.
"Hurry, you have ten minutes, quickly return to the dormitory to prepare, gather at the helipad in ten minutes!"
Xia Luyao's tone is firm, her expression solemn.
Upon hearing this, the members of Venomous Snake Special Team immediately stride back to the dormitory to pack their equipment.
Ten minutes quickly pass, and seven team members assemble punctually at the helipad in the garrison district, boarding the flight to North Africa.
On the plane, Xia Luyao quietly gazes out the window, her eyes deep, seeming to be contemplating.
Thunder notices the captain's unusual state and nudges Lin Beichen with his elbow, asking softly, "Isn't our captain constantly disagreeing with Long Chuzhi? Why does she look so worried now?"
Lin Beichen glances at Xia Luyao, sighing softly, "This is the camaraderie on the battlefield, both competitors and comrades. Don't try to understand a girl's thoughts."
Thunder nods understandingly, deciding not to delve further, focusing on preparing for the upcoming mission.
Lin Beichen looks at Xia Luyao's lonely silhouette, sighs again, then leans back in his seat with his eyes closed to gather energy for the imminent battle.
During the flight, Lin Beichen is awakened by Thunder, who hands him a box of freshly heated dinner.
"Have something to eat, Lin Beichen, it's a few more hours till we arrive, don't starve."
Lin Beichen rubs his eyes, glancing at the time, it's already past eight in the evening.
He is indeed quite hungry and prepares to open the dinner box.
At that moment, Thunder hands over a second dinner box, indicating he should give it to Xia Luyao.
"The captain hasn't had dinner yet, you should deliver it."
Lin Beichen frowns at Thunder, "Why don't you deliver it?"
"I wouldn't dare, the captain is in a bad mood now." Thunder confesses, always feeling a sense of fear toward the captain.
Lin Beichen reluctantly takes the dinner box and walks towards Xia Luyao.
At this time, the sky outside the window is still bright, large clouds tinted with golden sunset glow, stunning and magnificent.
Xia Luyao continues to be lost in thought, looking out the window.
Lin Beichen places the dinner box on the small table in front of her, then sits beside her, "Have dinner."
Xia Luyao turns to glance at him, says faintly, "Not hungry."
"What's up, worried about Long Chuzhi? Can't even eat?" Lin Beichen jokes.
Xia Luyao gives him a glare, "Who said I'm worried about her? I'm just thinking about the mission."
"Alright, whatever you say goes." Lin Beichen laughs, conceding, evidently not wholly convinced by her words.
Annoyed by his attitude, Xia Luyao opens the dinner box and starts eating, as if to prove she is not worried about Long Chuzhi.
Watching her, Lin Beichen smiles slightly, finding her awkward demeanor quite endearing.
After dinner, everyone rests in their seats.
After a night of flying, the plane finally arrives in North Africa's Masure the next morning.
This peninsula located in northeastern Africa has unique scenery, but the members of Venomous Snake Special Team are not in the mood to appreciate it.
They drive straight to the port dock at Masure, meeting with the naval troops to jointly execute the evacuation mission.
Upon arrival at the dock, it's just dawn, but quite a few people have already gathered there.
Upon seeing the Huaxia symbols on their vehicle, the soldiers immediately let them pass.
After parking, they head straight for the group also wearing Huaxia symbols.
A man in naval uniform approaches, "I'm Captain Ding Haifeng for this evacuation mission." He salutes.
After returning his salute, Xia Luyao says gravely, "Venomous Snake Special Team from Yanjing City Garrison District, here to assist in the evacuation mission."
Then she asks, "Where is the Wolf King Special Team that previously assisted in the evacuation?"
Ding Haifeng responds readily, "The Wolf King Special Team is now in the ship's quarters recovering, I'll take you to meet them to find out the current situation."
He understands well that these two special teams are the elite forces of the Northern Garrison District and they have quite deep relationships.
As Venomous Snake Special Team is here to replace Wolf King Special Team in completing the evacuation mission, getting an overview of the initial situation is crucial.
Thus, Ding Haifeng unhesitatingly leads the members of Venomous Snake Special Team to the Wolf King Special Team's resting area.
...
"Here it is, just push the door open, I have matters to attend to and won't accompany you." Ding Haifeng leads them to the front of a resting room and says, then leaves in a hurry.
Xia Luyao gently knocks on the door, hearing "Come in", she opens it and enters.
"Lin Beichen, Captain Xia, finally you're here!" Wolf King Special Team members see them and immediately show joyful expressions, struggling to rise to welcome them.
"Hey, don't move, just lie there!" Lin Beichen advises as he sees them bandaged or in plaster, immediately cautioning them. Being injured like this and still want to move, truly reckless!
Xia Luyao looks at the injured, urgently asking, "What exactly happened? How did you get hurt so badly? And how did Long Chuzhi go missing?"