There are no direct flights from Pakistan to Rwanda, so the group, having just finished their short trip, headed straight to Saudi Arabia and then transferred to a direct flight to Rwanda. For safety reasons, as soon as they arrived, Xiao Zhengguang had the Red Shield mercenary group, whom he had arranged in advance, pick them up at the airport.

Except for Xiao Zhengguang, everyone else was visiting Rwanda for the first time. Their first impression upon landing was the heat—it was incredibly hot! The whole place felt like a furnace, radiating boundless heat!

What was even more shocking was the convoy of the Red Shield Mercenary Group that came to pick them up. There were two armored vehicles at the front and two at the back, with five minibuses in the middle. The nine vehicles completely blocked the airport entrance. What was even stranger was that the passersby seemed to take it all in stride and didn't even have the interest to take a second look.

Even the most easygoing person would know by now that this kind of situation is probably commonplace here, but Fang Yang still couldn't help but ask Xiao Zhengguang, "Isn't this a bit too much of a show of force?"

Xiao Zhengguang gestured forward with his chin, "That's not all, there's more ahead."

Following Xiao Zhengguang's gaze, Fang Yang saw a person getting out of an SUV, and the target was his group. "Are you President Fang? I am Xiao Kui, the vice leader of the Red Shield Mercenary Group. I have come to pick you up on the orders of the leader."

Upon seeing Xiao Kui's fluent Mandarin, Fang Yang immediately understood the meaning behind it. He reached out and shook hands with Xiao Kui, saying, "Hello, Commander Xiao. Our safety this time depends entirely on you."

Xiao Kui waved his hand, "We're here to do this for money, so naturally we have to ensure your safety. This time, I'm leading a team of a hundred brothers to protect you. With the reputation of our Red Shield Mercenary Group in Africa, no one will dare to mess with you."

Fang Yang naturally believed in the other party's strength. "Commander Xiao, I certainly have great faith in you, but isn't this a bit too much of a show of force today?"

Xiao Kui laughed and said, "What's this? Although we are not afraid of any organization, we still need to be cautious. This place is only guarded by a part of our brothers. All the roads we have passed through have been scouted by our brothers. On this continent, in order to survive, any caution is not surprising."

Since Xiao Kui said so, Fang Yang naturally had no objections. The convoy started moving, with three off-road vehicles leading the way, followed by two armored vehicles, five minibuses in the middle, and two armored vehicles bringing up the rear. The entire convoy roared away from the airport.

"To reduce trouble, we will go directly to the filming location this time. It's a five or six-hour drive. If you get hungry, just hang in there. It's not very peaceful here, so it's best to minimize contact with the outside world. That's what they told us."

On the way, Xiao Zhengguang explained to Fang Yang, "After leaving the airport, we will take another side road. That road is sparsely populated, but it is the fastest way to reach Cedars, and the terrain is flat, so it is not easy to be ambushed."

"Is it really that chaotic here? I thought they were making a fuss over nothing, bringing armored vehicles just to pick someone up from the airport. Turns out it's just normal security."

"It's better in the city, but once you leave the city, it's all wilderness and the situation is hard to say. Even though the Red Shield Mercenary Group is one of the top three mercenary groups in North Africa, it's hard to stop others from wanting to get rich overnight. So, necessary precautions are still essential."

Fang Yang turned to look out the window. There were no buildings on either side of the main road, and apart from the bare hills, there were hardly any trees.

"Don't they grow anything here? It's been completely barren all the way here. There aren't any buildings, and you can hardly even see a few trees!"

"Isn't this what Africa is like? Hot weather, hardly any rain, water shortages everywhere, what else could it be!"

Xiao Zhengguang was not surprised. He had been to Africa several times and had never seen any crops. People just ate whatever grew on the ground, and he had never seen the locals take the initiative to change things.

As the convoy turned a corner, the road conditions deteriorated significantly. Instead of a paved road, it was all dirt tracks, with bumpy surfaces that caused the minibuses to bounce and sway violently.

The five vehicles leading the way kicked up clouds of yellow dust, greatly affecting the drivers' visibility. They would turn the steering wheel slightly to deviate from the convoy and avoid obstructing their view.

Not only Fang Yang's car, but the cars behind him also moved to both sides. There was no road here, just barren land, so in no time the whole convoy formed a V-shape and moved forward bravely!

Fang Yang was engrossed in watching, and Tang Qiang laughed, "It's because the terrain here is flat and there's nothing blocking the way, so we can drive however we want. Look, this formation looks so imposing; it'll look like a blockbuster movie when we film it!"

Xiao Zhengguang laughed and said, "When I came here last time, I was stunned. If there were two helicopters overhead, wouldn't it be like a small war?"

Fang Yang came to his senses and said, "I saw this scene online and felt that it was the most suitable place to film the outdoor scenes. Moreover, as long as the procedures are completed here, no matter how big the scene is, the government will not interfere with you in the slightest."

"No wonder you insisted on filming on location here. When I first came here to scout locations, the leader of the Red Shield Mercenary Group, Owl, didn't understand. But after reading the script in my hand, he accepted the mission without saying a word. I guess he felt this place was very suitable."

"Wasn't it because of the subject matter of the script that you agreed? You know, they all say that they are from special forces backgrounds. Not only them, but almost all the famous mercenary groups here are from special forces backgrounds. If you say that the mercenary world is an alternative United Nations, that's absolutely true."

Tang Qiang turned his gaze away from the window. "How should I put this?"

"Almost all major powers control more than one mercenary group. This place is called a paradise for mercenaries, but isn't it just an underground stage for the secret military battles between various countries?"

The conversation between the three people in front was clearly heard by those behind them. Zhang Ze happened to be sitting in the row in front of and behind Fang Hai, and he secretly asked Fang Hai, "Are there any mercenaries from your unit here? If so, wouldn't we run into some comrades?"

Fang Hai shook his head. "I don't think so. Besides, those who can become mercenaries here are not simple people. Unless they are desperate or exceptionally outstanding, who would be qualified to become a mercenary!"

Zhang Ze was intrigued upon hearing this. "How could it be that only those who are desperate or exceptionally talented can come here?"

Fang Hai rolled his eyes at Zhang Ze, "You're desperate because you want to make quick money here, and it's not illegal. You can make two or three million in two or three years and go back home if you're still alive."

"As for the exceptionally outstanding ones, that's because mercenary groups need high-level commanders. Do you think just having passion is enough to manage a mercenary group?"

Zhang Ze chuckled awkwardly, "It's not that serious, is it? If all else fails, we can always ask for help from back home, right?"

Fang Hai sneered, "You wish! Now that you're here, you have absolutely no connection to China. Even if you die, China won't acknowledge anything about you. Even if you survive, they won't acknowledge anything either. You're just a citizen, an ordinary citizen, understand?"