“Zaozao is timid and cries all day long because she’s scared,” Zhan Yin said. “She’s lost a lot of weight.”

Qiao Wanwan looked worried. "No, we have to find a way to rescue her as soon as possible and get rid of these people. Otherwise, once they move, they will definitely hide in the shadows again!"

"That's for sure, but the real problem is how to solve it and how to save people."

Qiao Wanwan looked at Zhan Jingting, "Tonight is the best time, but time is of the essence. We don't have many manpower, and we don't know if they will move immediately!"

Zhan Yin was completely baffled. "Wanwan, what are you talking about? What opportunity is there tonight?"

Zhan Jingting suddenly remembered something, "You mean, you put the drug in the water?"

“That’s right,” Qiao Wanwan said. “I used a sleeping potion, but it won’t take effect immediately. It will take effect 24 hours later. I originally planned to scout ahead last night and then catch them all in one fell swoop today when the drug takes effect. I administered the drug around 7 p.m. last night, so it should take effect around 8 or 9 p.m. tonight.”

“It’s too reckless to just charge in like this.” Zhan Jingting looked at her. “Wanwan, put yourself in his shoes. If you were him, and your stronghold was discovered, you would definitely think that the other side would take action before you moved, so you would definitely be on guard. That’s their territory, and we don’t have enough manpower. The chances of winning are not high.”

Qiao Wanwan nodded. "You're right. It's too risky. Without absolute certainty, I don't want our brothers to take any risks, so it's definitely not feasible."

Zhan Yin felt it was a pity, "Then all your medicine was wasted?"

Zhan Jingting asked, "Where is Jiangdong?"

Qiao Wanwan said, "He came back last night after his wound was treated, and I told him to rest well in his room."

"Tell him to come here."

Jiang Dong arrived quickly. "Master Zhan, you were looking for me?"

While busy working on his computer, Zhan Jingting asked, "How many combat drones did you bring this time?"

"In response to Master Zhan, since most of the bodyguards remained in Wutong Bay, we are short-handed this time. To be on the safe side, we can only make up for it with drones, so I brought all the ones I could use, which is more than thirty."

"That's enough." Zhan Jingting turned the computer around. "This is a map I drew. People can't go in to take risks, but drones can."

Zhan Yin was overjoyed, "Wow, Uncle, you drew it in such detail, it's like you actually lived there!"

Zhan Jingting sneered, "You think everyone is like you?"

Zhan Yin: "......"

"Uncle, you can't hurt people like that!"

“Jingting, I don’t think that will work,” Qiao Wanwan objected. “The main purpose of sending people in is to rescue Zaozao and then start the war. If the drones can’t rescue Zaozao and we start the war directly, the other side will be enraged and will definitely hurt Zaozao.”

"How about this," Jiang Dong suggested, "arrange for a few skilled bodyguards to go in the same way we did yesterday. Once the people inside are unconscious due to the effects of the drug, the drones can go in to investigate, and our people can take advantage of the chaos to rescue Miss Zaozao, right?"

Qiao Wanwan shook her head. "I'm not trying to discourage you, but I still don't think it will go that smoothly, because the other party would definitely make preparations. I don't want anyone to take any risks without being absolutely certain."

“I didn’t say to send anyone in,” Zhan Jingting instructed. “Jiang Dong, arrange for drones to scout and find out their strength.”

Jiang Dong nodded. "Yes."

Qiao Wanwan was a little anxious, "But what about Zaozao?"

“Wanwan, if I were him, I would not only plan to lure you in, but I would also make an immediate retreat with you, because she is the best bargaining chip to keep you in check right now.”

"...So you mean he already led the retreat early?"

"That's very likely the case."

Qiao Wanwan nodded, "I believe you, I'll listen to whatever you say."

Zhan Jingting raised his hand and touched her hair. "Okay."

The unmanned combat aircraft under the Dijing Group are independently developed and, after several generations of updates, are almost perfect.

More than a dozen drones hovered over the valley before quickly dispersing and landing.

Unlike last night, all the lights in the cabins were off, the live monitor was completely dark, and there was no sound at all.

"What's going on?" Qiao Wanwan frowned. "Jingting, I feel like something's not right."

Zhan Jingting, holding a walkie-talkie, gave instructions: "Something's fishy. Withdraw half of the drones and keep them on standby. The rest, turn on the lights and search."

"yes."

The drone's illumination range is three meters, which is sufficient to see the surrounding environment clearly.

“Jingting, this is where they made drugs before!” Qiao Wanwan recognized it at a glance. “All the equipment was taken away. Sure enough, they ran away immediately after sending Zhan Yin here in exchange!”

"The second room on the left is where Zaozao is being held," Zhan Yin pointed. "Uncle, hurry and go in and take a look!"

The drone flew in through the window and only saw the fallen iron chain on the ground; there was no sign of anyone.

"This is the place. They tied me up here early on!"

"Jing Ting was right after all; the place is already deserted."

Zhan Jingting tapped his fingertip on the desk surface. "I'm afraid it's more than that..."

Zhan Yin asked curiously, "Uncle, what do you mean by that...?"

Zhan Jingting's eyes narrowed, and he commanded, "Retreat immediately!"

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Before Zhan Jingting could finish speaking, several loud bangs suddenly came from the computer screen!

The next second, the screen went completely dark, and there was no sound at all!

Zhan Jingting operated the keyboard for a while and quickly brought up the video of the drones retreating into the air.

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