"After the mudslide, during our investigation, we discovered that espionage activities were unusually frequent, which was different from their usual caution. It was clear that they were plotting something big. Their scope of activities and methods of communication all showed signs of being organized and premeditated. For the safety of the country and the people, the military must send people to conduct an in-depth investigation and follow the clues to destroy their base."

Political Commissar Wang looked at Xu Xinghe and said, “And all of this is probably related to the prescription you have. The only valuable thing the General Staff can take away from here is your prescription. So, after considering all aspects, I decided that Jiang Linchuan is experienced, calm and reliable, and is also your fiancé with an absolutely firm stance. Therefore, the military decided to send him to carry out this mission.”

"His core mission is to find a key figure within the spy organization. This person must meet three conditions: first, possess a complete list of other spies; second, know all the spies involved in the mudslide; and third, be a top-two leader within the Heilongjiang spy network. Capturing this person might just be the key to destroying their years-long scheme here!"

Xu Xinghe held her breath and listened intently, her hands unconsciously clenching the hem of her clothes.

“At first, Jiang Linchuan’s investigation went smoothly.” Commissar Wang’s tone was tinged with regret. “He followed the clues all the way and would send back encrypted messages from time to time to report on the progress. Later, he followed a key clue to another city not far away, where a spy’s contact point was hidden, so Jiang Linchuan rushed there to investigate. There were reports several times before, and the last message said that he seemed to have discovered the stronghold and would go in to investigate.”

"And then what?" Xu Xinghe couldn't help but ask, her voice trembling slightly.

“That was his last message.” Political Commissar Wang’s voice turned somber. “After that night, we completely lost contact with him. At first, we thought it was because of the mission and he was temporarily unable to contact us, but after waiting for a while and still receiving no news, we started to treat it as a missing person case. Until you came to me for the second time to ask about him, there was still no news of him, so it was basically confirmed that he was missing.”

Xu Xinghe's voice trembled, "Didn't you send anyone to look for them?"

"They've sent them." Political Commissar Wang nodded. "I contacted the military headquarters in that city immediately to assist in the search, but when they arrived at the stronghold that Lin Chuan mentioned, it was already deserted, without a trace. There were no signs of a struggle or bloodstains at the scene. The initial assessment is that Lin Chuan was likely discovered after infiltrating, or perhaps the spies moved the stronghold and took him with them."

He sighed, "They are still doing their best to investigate and expand the search area, but the other party is elusive and has a well-established communication network, so it will be very difficult to find any concrete clues."

Xu Xinghe took a deep breath and told herself that Jiang Linchuan was still alive, but had been taken away.

At this time, she can't keep thinking about random things or bad outcomes.

Xu Xinghe tried to express his thoughts calmly, "First, Lin Chuan is a top reconnaissance soldier in the Heilongjiang Provincial Military Command, and he has too many military secrets in his hands. The spies will not kill him easily when they arrest him; they will try to extract secrets from him, which is his lifeline. As long as he doesn't talk, he can live one more day."

"Secondly, if their core objective is truly my external injury medicine, killing Lin Chuan would bring them no benefit. Using him to threaten me into handing over the formula is the most worthwhile deal. Whether it's blackmail or using him as a bargaining chip, they must keep him alive. Therefore, Lin Chuan must still be alive!"

Political Commissar Wang looked at the light in her eyes and slowly nodded. "That's what I think too. Lin Chuan is meticulous and highly skilled; he's not so easy to get into trouble with. Those spies are useful to him, and he's probably safe now. Comrade Xu, you should go back first, get some rest, and don't overthink it. Heaven will protect the good, and we will continue to intensify our search and rescue efforts. We will definitely find him."

Xu Xinghe shook her head, looking intently at Political Commissar Wang. "I'm not going back, Commissar. I'm going to the city where Lin Chuan last disappeared."

"No way!" Political Commissar Wang refused without hesitation, his tone suddenly becoming serious. "You are their primary target now! If the spies were really after you, they would have already figured out your appearance and identity. If you go alone and are discovered, the consequences will be unimaginable. Not only will you not be able to save Lin Chuan, but you will also get yourself killed!"

“I’m not afraid.” Xu Xinghe met his gaze. “I have my own way of protecting myself.”

The spiritual spring water and ointment in the space can be used in emergencies, as well as weapons. In dangerous situations, she can enter the space, but doing so might expose its existence.

But in the face of life and death, none of that matters anymore.

She also knows some self-protection techniques.

"Lin Chuan went to investigate those spies because of me. I can't just sit here and wait. No matter what danger he encounters, I want to bring him back with my own hands!"