311: Chapter 309: Let’s See Whose Reinforcements Are More Impressive!
311: Chapter 309: Let’s See Whose Reinforcements Are More Impressive!
The remaining ammunition for the FAL wasn’t much, but Gao Yang wasn’t too concerned about it, as the sky was going to be completely dark soon.
Once night fell, having a gun with a range of ten thousand meters would be of no use without visibility.
The fully loaded magazine was now empty, and another magazine had seven rounds left.
After swapping in the magazine with bullets, he took a short rest to steady his breath.
Seeing that no one stood up, Gao Yang began to crawl forward.
After covering a few dozen meters, Gao Yang cautiously lifted his head to look around, but he didn’t see anything due to the distance.
Feeling there was no danger, Gao Yang slowly stood up and then darted forward in an irregular pattern, crouching low, towards the direction the poachers had come from.
After crawling about a kilometer, Gao Yang stopped.
Using a relatively tall clump of grass for cover, he stood fully upright and observed through his binoculars.
The overturned off-road vehicle had been righted, with several people moving around it.
Gao Yang didn’t spot anyone pursuing him, and in at most half an hour, it would be dark.
He was now completely safe.
If he chose to stop now, he could boldly return to where his truck was parked, drive away, and be gone.
However, Gao Yang didn’t plan to leave just yet.
What he was pondering now was how to take out all the poachers at once.
Without much hesitation, he decided to wait until full darkness to launch a counter-attack.
Gao Yang didn’t have night vision goggles, and he wouldn’t have a visibility advantage after dark either.
Still, darkness was in his favor.
Without visibility, even though the poachers had a numerical advantage, their firepower advantage would no longer be a factor.
Gao Yang could use the darkness to get closer, and if there was a chance, launch a surprise attack.
Even without an opportunity, he could still leave quietly.
Gao Yang was determined to strike back, and it seemed the poachers had made some sort of decision as well.
Gao Yang saw two people climb into the off-road vehicle, which then sped away in the opposite direction to him after starting up.
After the vehicle left, the remaining people didn’t move; they likely lay on the ground.
Though Gao Yang didn’t know why the poachers sent the vehicle away, he was sure it wasn’t for anything good.
Gao Yang helplessly watched the vehicle disappear into the distance before he began to reassess his battle plan.
Gao Yang hadn’t noticed any radios or satellite phones with the poachers, but he felt that their sending someone away by car was most likely to call for backup.
Otherwise, the poachers should have left together, not sending just two and leaving twenty or so behind—unless they planned to kill him.
Otherwise, they should all have left together.
Things were getting complicated.
If this Nuer United Front could bring in a lot of reinforcements, staying here seemed rather like courting death.
After all, he was on the plains where both the Nuer people and the Akuri tribe roamed; even if the Nuer couldn’t track as well as the Akuri, they weren’t completely blind to trails.
If he ended up being cornered, it could be bad.
But leaving directly was not something Gao Yang was willing to do.
No matter what, these poachers were the direct murderers of the Akuri tribe.
If he were to leave now, finding the Nuer United Front might be doable, but finding these direct murderers again would be difficult.
Gao Yang checked the position of the sun, and his brows furrowed.
The setting sun was obscured by some clouds, a sign that it might rain tonight, likely a thunderstorm.
A thunderstorm would help him approach the enemy, but it would also make it difficult to spot hidden enemies.
Plus, after the rain, he would leave tracks more easily and could be chased down.
It seemed things were turning unfavorable, but thinking of his unfulfilled vengeance, Gao Yang couldn’t make himself leave immediately.
Hatred can prevent one from making rational decisions.
Gao Yang understood this and knew he was playing with fire, but he ultimately decided not to leave yet.
As long as he had room to maneuver, he’d stay, refusing to go without taking down all his enemies.
The surprise counter-attack at night would go ahead, and it had to start earlier to avoid the poachers’ reinforcements arriving in time.
Now, however, it was time for him to call for backup.
To save battery power and to avoid the deadly situation of having a call come in while he was approaching the enemy stealthily, Gao Yang’s satellite phone had been turned off.
He took the satellite phone out of his backpack and called Antoncel immediately after turning the phone on.
Once Antoncel picked up, Gao Yang said urgently, “Is Toad with you?
Get him on the phone, fast!”
“He’s not with me, but one moment,” Antoncel replied.
After a brief moment, Li Jinfang took the call.
As soon as Li Jinfang responded, Gao Yang hurriedly said, “Jinfang, I’m in trouble.
Come support me, bring a full set of combat gear, especially more ammunition for me, big trouble!”
Li Jinfang’s voice tensed up as well, saying urgently, “Tell me your position, and what’s your current situation?
What happened?”
Gao Yang sighed, “I’m on the grasslands.
My people from the tribe have all been killed, not one left.
You know, they were like family to me, no, they are my family.
I won’t rest until I avenge them.
I’m facing about thirty men now, all from a faction known as the Nuer United Front.
Someone drove away, and I think they’ve gone for help.
I can evacuate at any time, but I haven’t finished taking my revenge.
I have to stay and watch these people.
I can’t just leave.”
“Understood, just hold on; I’ll rush to your location first.
Since it’s about vengeance, it should be thorough.
I’ll notify Rabbit and the rest right away, regardless of what front they’re part of, sons of bitches; we’ll wipe them out.”
There was no need for pleasantries with Li Jinfang.
Gao Yang pulled out his GPS, gave Li Jinfang his coordinates, and said in a deep voice, “Remember, rather than arriving early without full gear, make sure to bring all the combat equipment.
You can’t buy what you’ll need after you get to Malakal; we must ensure we have an absolute equipment advantage.”
“Got it, I’ll ensure an absolute equipment advantage.
I’ll head there as fast as I can.
I’m turning on my satellite phone now; if there’s an issue, you can reach me directly.
Let’s stay in touch.
By the way, Morgan has been looking for you.
He even came to me.
We haven’t been able to get in touch with you these past few days, and we’re all getting anxious.
You better give Morgan a call.”
After hanging up the phone, Gao Yang was thinking about calling Kolm, but his phone suddenly rang.
When Gao Yang answered, he heard Kolm’s anxious voice from the receiver.
“God, finally got in touch with you.
Big trouble here; the Dingka and the Nuer people have started fighting.
Our construction site has been attacked.
I’ve left Malakal and am back at the site.
You need to get off the savannah immediately.
Give me your location; I’ll try to arrange a plane to pick you up.”
Gao Yang was stunned for a moment and said, “Uh, there are still some things unfinished here; I can’t leave just yet.”
“Fine, you should get in touch with Mr.
Morgan.
He’s been trying to call you multiple times.”
There was no time for a lengthy chat with Kolm.
After hanging up, Gao Yang was about to call Morgan when the phone rang again.
He quickly answered, only to hear Glolov’s voice on the line.
“Gao, where are you?
Why haven’t you been in contact these past few days?
Morgan said there might be trouble at your end, but he couldn’t get through to you.
We’ve all been frantically trying to call you.
If you don’t pick up soon, we’ll have to come looking for you.”
Gao Yang gave a wry smile and said, “I’ve run into a bit of trouble here, couldn’t turn on the phone.”
“Trouble?
Where are you?
I can rush over with Bruce right away, but Rabbit and Frey might not be able to get there quickly.
Frey is already back in Huaxia, and Rabbit’s in South Africa, but they’ve both enabled their satellite phones.
I’ll notify them.”
Gao Yang whispered, “Just have them ready to move out at any moment.
But if it’s not necessary, don’t bother bringing them all over.
Also, uh, does Yelena know about this?”
“She doesn’t.
She only knows you went to South Sudan, but she’s been trying to reach you without success and is very worried.
Alright, if it’s inconvenient for you, I’ll let her know you’re okay.”
“Okay, talk about the details with Jinfang.
I have to hang up now.”
After ending the call with Glolov, Gao Yang quickly dialed Morgan.
While waiting for Morgan to pick up, he used his binoculars to survey the area again, to make sure no one was sneaking up on them unaware.
“Gao!
Where are you now?”
Upon hearing Morgan’s voice, Gao Yang said in a grave tone, “I’m still on the savannah, something’s come up here, and I need to finish it before I can leave.”
“Listen to me, there’s some trouble at your end.
You should leave now while the chaos isn’t too bad.
The seriousness of the situation isn’t clear yet, but Malakal is already a powder keg.
If you wait until things get worse, escaping will be difficult.”
The concern from everyone touched Gao Yang deeply.
“Morgan, I can’t leave.
I’m all that’s left of the Akuri tribe.
The Chieftain and the others have been murdered, everyone’s dead, everyone.”
Morgan fell silent on the phone.
After a long pause, he sighed and said, “That’s very sad and infuriating news, Gao.
My condolences.
Now I understand what to do.
Who are your enemies?
What’s the situation you’re facing?”
Gao Yang responded sternly, “The Nuer United Front.
There are about thirty people opposite me right now, and they’re likely to receive reinforcements.
However, Morgan, you don’t need to do anything; my people are enough for the job.”
“All right, I’ll have someone gather intelligence right away.
The first batch of reinforcements is twelve men; they can head out within twelve hours at the earliest.
That’s it, go find somewhere to hide for now and wait for the reinforcements to arrive before you make your next move.
No point in discussing further, don’t act like a sissy.” (To be continued.
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