The bodyguard pointed to the map and explained, "Madam, you may not know this, but it's almost impossible to get over the mountain. The location there is very special. There is miasma in the mountain. Not to mention people, even birds would be poisoned and die inside. Even the locals dare not go in."

Qiao Wanwan nodded. "I see. So that place is an excellent location that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. If I were to take over, I would definitely choose a place like that."

Jiang Dong said, "Master Zhan, if we're going to launch a full-scale attack, we'll need to bring in manpower and weapons from the capital. With our strength, that's no problem at all."

“No.” Qiao Wanwan immediately objected. “A transnational operation is a matter of great importance, and even if we are strong, there will be casualties among our men if a gunfight breaks out. They are willing to go through fire and water for us, and we must ensure their safety. So I don’t want to take this step unless absolutely necessary.”

"Besides, we haven't even confirmed that this drug lord is the mastermind yet, so there's no need to make such a big fuss."

“Madam, this place is not like the capital. The local police can only investigate in the city center at most. They won’t be deployed to places like this because they can’t suppress the situation,” Jiang Dong reminded. “The terrain here is so advantageous that it will be difficult for us to get in and investigate without a strong attack.”

“I know, but it’s really not the right time to launch a direct attack.” Qiao Wanwan thought for a moment and said, “When that person got the antidote, he gave it to Zaozao first and then observed her for two days. He would only take the antidote himself if he was sure that Zaozao was alright, so he probably won’t be looking for me in the next two days.”

"Since we're just killing time anyway, let's go check out this place. Even if the boss here isn't the mastermind, taking him down would still be a contribution to the fight against drugs, so why not?"

Jiang Dong said, "Madam, we need manpower to investigate the situation. I will send people immediately."

"No need to make such a fuss," Qiao Wanwan pointed to the map. "Let's go in from the mountains."

"No, there's miasma in the mountains, we can't get in at all."

"Have you forgotten who I am?" Qiao Wanwan raised an eyebrow. "Much miasma is nothing to me."

"That's great!" Zhan Yin exclaimed excitedly. "Wanwan, how can I miss out on something like this? I want to go too!"

"The medicines I brought this time are not very comprehensive, and I can't make many medicines to deal with miasma, so I probably won't be able to send many people."

"Then bring one less bodyguard. I'm definitely going anyway."

"I'll go prepare the medicine first. Let Jingting decide on this matter."

Qiao Wanwan's medicine was only enough for four people, so besides herself and Zhan Jingting, she could only bring two other people.

Zhan Yin insisted on going, and Jiang Dong also volunteered, so it was quickly decided that the four of them would go, with two bodyguards to meet them at the foot of the mountain.

The following afternoon, the group quietly left the hotel.

Jiang Dong had arranged for a local to give them directions beforehand, and led them to the foot of the mountain.

“Wanwan, this old man said that we can go in from here. He said that the mountain is not big, but it is particularly scary because of the miasma. In fact, it only takes an hour to cross it after we go in.”

"That's good. I was worried that we'd have to walk for hours in the mountains, which would be too exhausting." Qiao Wanwan checked her backpack. "Even though we've taken the medication, everyone should still wear oxygen masks. There might be wild animals in the mountains, so make sure you have your weapons ready for self-defense."

"Don't worry, it's just a mountain. How could it possibly stump me?"

Zhan Yin was full of confidence, but he was proven wrong in just half an hour.

"I'm so tired, I can't walk anymore..."

The other three: "......"

"Go back the way you came," Zhan Jingting said. "Meet up with the bodyguards, or go straight back to the hotel."

"No!" Zhan Yin hurriedly followed. "I was just saying, how can I abandon you all?"

"It's already a miracle that you're not holding us back with your physique." Zhan Jingting made no attempt to hide his disdain. "The miasma here is too thick, making it difficult to move forward. We won't get there in an hour at all. We've only made it a third of the way so far. Think it over carefully. Turning back is much easier than moving forward."

"I'm not afraid!" Zhan Yin said. "I'm not going back!"

Zhan Jingting ignored him.

They hadn't walked far when Zhan Yin's scream suddenly echoed through the silent forest, "Ah—what is that—ah, help!"

Qiao Wanwan turned her head and saw a python hanging on a tree, its mouth open as if it was about to have a feast!

The next second, Zhan Jingting pulled out a gun!

The gun was silenced and hit the python's head precisely. It fell from the tree and landed at Zhan Yin's feet!

Zhan Yin was so frightened that he jumped up and leaped onto Jiang Dong, wrapping his legs tightly around his waist!

Qiao Wanwan laughed until her stomach hurt.

Zhan Jingting looked away, almost rolling his eyes. "You're surnamed Zhan, can't you at least be a little more mindful of your image, huh?"

Zhan Yin's lips twitched. "So what if I'm surnamed Zhan? Does being surnamed Zhan mean I can't be afraid? This snake is so big, who wouldn't be afraid... Wanwan, are you scared?"

Qiao Wanwan played along, saying, "At first glance, it's still a little scary."

"Uncle, did you hear that?" Zhan Yin jumped off Jiang Dong. "Wanwan is scared too!"

The next second, he saw Qiao Wanwan take out a Swiss Army knife from her backpack and cut open the snake on the ground.

Zhan Yin: "......???"

"Wanwan, what happened to being scared?!"

“I was just talking about at first glance, and it’s dead now, so there’s nothing to be afraid of.” Qiao Wanwan said as she worked, “Snake gallbladders are a kind of medicine. The medicinal value of snake gallbladders from snakes that can survive in the miasma forest is even higher, so we can’t waste them.”

After Qiao Wanwan removed the snake gall and put it away, she took out a water bottle, washed her hands, and the group continued on their way.

Zhan Yin was a little scared. "Wanwan, are there any other animals ahead?"

“We’ve walked for so long and only seen one snake, which means the old man wasn’t lying to us. There are very few animals that can survive here, so we’ll be fine. If you’re really scared, just walk faster and get out of here as soon as possible.”

"I have to walk next to you!" Zhan Yin followed her. "I feel safest when I'm with you."

Zhan Jingting: "......"

Jiang Dong: "......"

After walking for about an hour and a half, the group finally crossed the mountain and arrived at flat land.

The area at the foot of the mountain is surrounded by an electric fence to prevent anyone from breaking in.

Outside the power grid, you can see wooden houses several hundred meters away, and people walking around.

"Uncle, are there any security cameras here?" Zhan Yin asked.

“There’s no internet here, so how could there be surveillance?” Zhan Jingting said. “We communicate with the outside world using satellite phones.”

"So what do we do now?"

"Let's find a place to rest first, and wait until it gets dark so we can take action more easily."

The group ate some compressed biscuits and rested for more than two hours until it was completely dark before they began their operation...