“We all know how capable the old squad leader is. I told you, I told you the old squad leader is still alive.”

The three of them cried their eyes out.

The other two were also happy for them.

They had been through life and death together, so they could understand each other's feelings.

"Comrade Xu, the old squad leader's health..."

They all knew what a soldier's health meant. If Li Xiangyang's health couldn't recover, then even if he completed his mission, he would have to retire.

In addition, his position before the mission was not high, so even if he was assigned a job after returning to his hometown, it wouldn't be a good one.

They all knew their old squad leader's ambitions, and this was an outcome none of them wanted to see.

Xu Xinning: "Don't worry, I will take good care of his health and make sure he recovers to his previous state."

For the sake of Xiao Bao and Miao Yiya's future happiness, Xu Xinning also needs to take good care of his health.

After spending a few days with Miao Yiya and Xiaobao, Xu Xinning already considered them family.

Their eyes lit up, and they happily kept saying "thank you" to Xu Xinning.

"Comrade Xu, when will our old squad leader wake up?" the young boy asked impatiently.

Xu Xinning: "His fever has just subsided. His body has been severely depleted in recent years, so he probably won't wake up until tomorrow or the day after."

"It's okay, it's okay, no rush, as long as the old squad leader is alright." The young boy grinned foolishly.

Xu Xinning: "Everyone, I'd like to discuss something with you all."

"Comrade Xu, you're our savior, why are you being so polite with us?"

"that is!"

Xu Xinning: "When we went to the basement last night, we heard that another batch of test subjects would be sent over in the next few days. We suspect that these people were all kidnapped by them. In order to resolve the situation here as soon as possible, we want you to go to the stationed troops here to ask for reinforcements."

"Um, Comrade Xu, where are we now?"

Xu Xinning: "I can't tell you that. Just know that it's safe here."

The group exchanged glances. As soldiers, they had the concept of secrecy ingrained in their very being. Since Xu Xinning wouldn't say, they simply wouldn't ask.

However, from Xu Xinning's words, they were certain that they had not yet left Pear Blossom Village.

Xu Xinning: "Mu Jingheng and I are both being watched. If we disappear, it might harm your old squad leader's wife and daughter, so I can only ask you for help."

In reality, one day outside is equivalent to several days inside, which is why their injuries healed so quickly. However, they were asleep before Xu Xinning and the others entered the space, so they had no idea how much time had passed.

"Comrade Xu, you're too kind. Isn't this what we should do? When would be a good time? How about now?" the young man said anxiously, eager to wipe them all out at once.

Xu Xinning looked at their situation, thought for a moment, and said, "How about tonight?"

Xu Xinning felt that by nightfall, several days had passed in the space, which would allow the injuries of these people to heal better, making it better to release them all together.

Another advantage is that it would be more convenient for her and Mu Jingheng to use spatial teleportation to send people out at night.

"Okay, we'll do as Comrade Xu says."

The group was in a relaxed mood. After all, they had achieved their goal of coming to Pear Blossom Village and even got to capture these enemy spies themselves. How could they not be happy?

Before leaving the space, Xu Xinning carefully checked their injuries again. In order for them to recover faster, she also gave them solid nourishing pills. Of course, she also lit some sleeping pills to help them sleep soundly.

Xu Xinning was busy in the space for a long time, and only an hour or so had passed when she came out.

Just as Xu Xinning finished picking vegetables, Xiao Bao came back carrying a basket of pig feed. The little girl's back was hunched over from the weight of the basket. Xu Xinning couldn't bear to see her so tired, so she ran over and took the basket from her.

Xiao Bao was overjoyed to see Xu Xin Ning, his face beaming with a bright smile. "Sister, are you feeling better?"

Xu Xinning: "Sister is all better now, don't worry."

Xiao Bao pulled a few wild fruits out of his pocket like a treasure, held them up and handed them to Xu Xinning, saying, "Sister, here's some hairy fruit for you. It's very delicious and sweet. I was lucky to find it today."

Xu Xinning smiled and accepted it. Xiao Bao then rummaged in his pocket and pulled out a handful of small, round, black fruits, which he also handed to Xu Xinning, saying, "These are wild tomatoes, they're very delicious."

Xu Xinning took them again and put a few more into her mouth.

It tastes very similar to tomatoes; it's sour when you bite into it, and there are also small seeds inside.

Seeing Xu Xinning eating Xiaobao seemed even happier than when she was eating it herself, she asked expectantly, "Is it delicious?"

Xu Xinning nodded politely.

Since returning to Xujia Village, Xu Xinning has eaten quite a lot of wild fruits, mainly because she has a mischievous younger brother who loves to feed her. He loves to run up the mountain and pick all sorts of wild fruits for Xu Xinning to eat.

Xu Xinning would eat the delicious food immediately, and make fruit wine from the unpalatable food. In this day and age, there's no reason to waste anything.

Rural families don't buy snacks for their children, so the mountains are the snack repository for children of this era.

When night fell and all was quiet, Xu Xinning and Mu Jingheng used teleportation to send several soldiers who had recovered and were able to walk out of the village.

"Comrade Xu, Comrade Mu, please take care of yourselves. Don't be careless. These people are very cunning. Don't fall into their trap. Besides, they might resort to desperate measures. We will bring people to surround and wipe them out by tomorrow morning at the latest. You must be careful. Also, please protect our old squad leader's family. Thank you!"

Mu Jingheng: "Don't worry, but you all need to be careful too. The roads in the mountains are difficult to travel at night."

"This is no problem for us. We've traveled much more difficult mountain roads during missions."

"Comrade Mu, Comrade Xu, you should go back now, but please be careful."

Mu Jingheng: "See you tomorrow!"

"See you tomorrow!"

The group of people supported each other and walked away, soon disappearing into the night.

This was probably the last night that Pear Blossom Village was under the control of enemy agents. Xu Xinning and Mu Jingheng dared not be careless. On their way back, they used spatial teleportation to go directly back to Miao Yiya's home.

The militia had been monitoring the entrance to Miao Yiya's courtyard for two days and two nights, but they hadn't found anything.

It was really cold in the mountains at night. The two men, wearing military overcoats, huddled in a corner, their teeth chattering. "Do you think these two city folks really have something wrong with them?"

"Who knows!"