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But the three Tang brothers' eyes were shining with excitement—were they one step closer to their sister?

When Tang Bei, Tang Nan, and Tang Dong heard that their younger sister had come to the battlefield, they were both excited and apprehensive, with a hidden worry in their hearts. Their sister was such a small, delicate child; although they all knew she was incredibly capable, deep down they still didn't want her to come to the battlefield.

But just like them, they were deeply worried about their father's sacrifice, so how could their younger sister remain indifferent? In fact, they both suspected that once their sister learned of their father's death on the battlefield, she would definitely come to the battlefield.

Just as they expected, their younger sister did come. However, after verifying that the news of their father's sacrifice was false, she disappeared completely. They received ambiguous messages from her, leaving them uneasy. What did their sister mean? Was it what they thought? They believed they were right.

They waited anxiously for their sister to come to them, hoping to hear her confirm it was true; they had no doubt. But they waited and waited, battle after battle, and still there was no sign of their sister. Moreover, almost no team had any news of her.

How could the three of them not be anxious? It was one thing for their sister to be capable, but that didn't stop them from worrying about her. However, they couldn't get any news about her no matter what they tried.

Recently, they heard about a goddess appearing in Shanhe County. Based on the gossip among the soldiers and the descriptions from the people of Bianyue Kingdom, Tang Bei and the others felt that the goddess they were talking about must be their sister.

The group couldn't quite describe their feelings, but they were mostly filled with admiration and respect for their younger sister. Their sister could do anything she set her mind to. They'd heard that the entire Shanhe County listened to her now.

Not only that, her sister also recruited people from many surrounding counties, and her group grew larger and larger. They also heard some bad news. Unable to wait any longer, they decided to go find Tang Yue themselves.

Only when their younger sister is by their side, being cared for by them personally, can they feel at peace.

Hearing of the frequent battles in Shanhe County, they were filled with unease. Therefore, even if it meant overcoming numerous difficulties and dangers, they were determined to get through. Afterwards, they secretly made their way there.

"Brother, there's something unusual ahead." Tang Dong suddenly lowered his voice, his thin, bony fingers gently tugging at Tang Bei's sleeve. They had food in their spatial storage, but since they had agreed not to use their spiritual power unless in a critical situation, they remained aligned with their comrades on the battlefield.

Over time, the few ounces of meat that Tang Dong hadn't managed to raise were quickly consumed.

The three held their breath and looked out in the dim moonlight. In the distance, the beams of searchlights swept across like ghosts, the barbed wire gleamed coldly under the lights, and heavily armed American soldiers patrolled back and forth. The faint roar of generators could be heard in the air.

Tang Bei narrowed his eyes and said in a low voice, "It's a US military base. It looks quite large. Its code name is 9."

The three brothers stared at the high walls and tight guard posts surrounding the base. Tang Nan bit his chapped lips and whispered, "The defenses are pretty tight. Big brother, Dongzi, now that we've run into them, wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate not to go in and take a look?"

Hehe, it's been a while since I've had meat. I've heard the US military's food is always pretty good; I'd really like to go in and try it. But, with our physical condition, a direct assault is definitely out of the question.

Tang Bei pondered for a moment, his gaze falling on a leaning old tree in the corner of the wall, its branches almost touching the wall. "We'll start with that tree and use the branches to climb over. They won't expect anyone to dare to sneak in from such a dangerous place."

Indeed, the old branch that reached in was actually quite thin; an average soldier's height certainly wouldn't have been able to support it. But, what could they do when they encountered these smaller ones?

Under the cover of night, the three of them moved stealthily towards the old tree like nimble monkeys. Tang Bei was the first to climb up the trunk, the branches creaking under his weight. He moved carefully, trying to lighten his load with each step.

Tang Dong and Tang Nan followed closely behind. The three of them, with their slender figures, moved nimbly among the branches and finally managed to climb over the wall, landing silently in a thicket inside the base.

"Split up. If you encounter any emergencies, don't linger in the fight. We'll meet up over there later," Tang Bei whispered, pointing to a very secluded corner of Base 9.

The three brothers immediately began to explore in different directions. Tang Bei hugged the wall, avoiding the patrolling soldiers, and used his small stature to squeeze into a corner filled with miscellaneous items.

Through the crack, he saw a heavily guarded building not far away. U.S. soldiers paced back and forth at the entrance, vigilantly watching their surroundings, and sentries were stationed on the roof. Based on his battlefield experience, he judged that this must be a warehouse storing weapons and ammunition.

Tang Dong lay in wait in the shadows of a warehouse. He noticed that American soldiers were frequently entering and leaving different buildings. By observing the soldiers' patterns of movement and snippets of conversation, he roughly sketched out the layout of the base.

He took out some old, worn-out paper he carried with him and, by the moonlight, quickly wrote down the important information.

When the three brothers reunited, each of them wore an expression of excitement.

Tang Bei held up the ammunition depot information he had recorded, while Tang Dong unfolded a base layout map he had drawn. "We have obtained key information about the base, but this is only the basics. I don't understand what they are saying, but I've noticed that many people here should be relocating soon."

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