Chapter 366 Using Oneself as Bait It was already daytime, and without the cover of night, every step had to be taken with extreme caution.

Xia Zhining's lifeline rescue team moved quickly toward the edge of Zone C7.

Gu Huaiye led the way with his gun, his eyes scanning every suspicious shadow like a hawk.

Four experienced field medics followed closely behind, carrying a lightweight stretcher.

Ji Shuyun stayed behind to cover the rear, remaining vigilant against any threats from the rear.

Xia Zhining was closely protected in the center of the group, and her earpiece was filled with the sounds of various small animal detectives.

Meanwhile, on the flank of the team, the battlefield expert Dark Star transformed into the most experienced instructor.

It crouched low, moving with extremely light movements along the flanks of the group, occasionally nudging the "Serpent Husband Reserve" members summoned by Mistfang with its nose or claws.

Dark Star "taught" them, through simple movements and low growls, how to warn of human ambush by making specific twisting motions instead of launching a direct attack.

[Everyone must be careful; every step you take from here on could be your life!]

With the guidance of the Fogtooth Instructor, the snakes listened intently, hissing and exchanging words, resembling a disciplined special reconnaissance squad.

High in the sky, Boss Crow had already extended his field of vision to its limit: [Fifty meters ahead, there are unnatural stomping marks in the grass on the right, someone may have passed by! Left side safe! Continue advancing!]

Soon after, the enormous figure of the serpent eagle appeared in the low sky, flying alongside Boss Crow.

Boss Crow was shocked: [What are you doing here, you big guy?!]

The serpent eagle's sharp gaze swept across the area below, and it said arrogantly, "I don't know why... but I just don't want to see any trouble from you troublesome fellows."

[I can't handle rescuing people, but if any little guys, like that reckless little Fogtooth, get scared by stray bullets or run in the wrong direction, my claws can easily grab them and get them out of danger.]

Boss Crow was taken aback: [Good heavens... that silly snake Mist Fang rode you to a blind date, and actually developed feelings for you?]

The serpent snorted coldly, "[No! It's just that I'm not used to not having a pendant around my neck!]"

Xia Zhining listened to the conversations on the animal channel, feeling a surge of warmth amidst her tension.

She opened her eyes, her gaze resolute, and whispered to Gu Huaiye ahead, "Dr. Gu, Boss Ya reported that there's something suspicious in the bushes on the right side about 50 meters ahead. I suggest the team veer slightly to the left to avoid potential ambush points."

"The snakes in the Fogtooth swarm did not detect the scent of living people."

Gu Huaiye simply gave a "I understand" gesture, and the team's route was immediately slightly adjusted.

The team advanced efficiently and stealthily, and soon reached the edge of area C7.

Ji Shuyun immediately made contact with the trapped "Falcon" team through an encrypted channel.

"Falcon, Falcon, this is Lifeline. Report your location and the condition of the wounded. We have reached the edge of the rendezvous zone."

A breathless and urgent voice came through the channel: "Lifeline! You've arrived so quickly! Thank goodness! Two seriously wounded soldiers, suffering severe blood loss, but still conscious."

"We are about 300 meters directly in front of you. We will immediately move with the wounded towards you to rendezvous!"

Hope seems to be within reach.

However, the echoes of the Falcon team's words, "Move immediately," hadn't yet faded—

"Da da da da—!"

A short but intense burst of automatic rifle fire suddenly came from the direction of the Falcon Squad ahead, clearly piercing the silence of the jungle!

Ji Shuyun's face darkened, and he immediately pressed his earpiece: "Falcon! Report the situation! What was that gunshot just now?!"