Chapter 199 Sneak Attack
As the guide said, we walked two miles forward and indeed saw a mountain stream. The stream was wide, but the water flow was not strong, probably because it was winter.
They rested by the stream, built a fire to boil water, and roasted some game.
Ma Liu had lost his composure from yesterday and collapsed by the stream, gasping for breath, returning to his pale and self-absorbed appearance.
Although it hasn't turned into a torn sack yet, it has begun to reveal the temperament of a torn sack.
The others gathered around the fire, roasting game and talking about the case in Wushanao.
Li Song and Rao Jiancheng did not participate in the case yesterday. At this moment, they were curiously asking for details, their faces full of shock and resentment.
Ma Liu was unwilling to be a silent sack, and snorted coldly at the side.
Su Tong was sitting under a big tree to rest. He glanced at him when he heard the voice and said, "Sixth Master is so tired, why are you still so weird?"
Ma Liu snorted twice, struggled to sit up, and said:
"I wanted to say this on the way here the day before yesterday, but I was afraid you wouldn't believe me! These two people disappeared inexplicably, they must have been attacked by someone, either for their money or their lives."
"Oh! They've been searching for half a month. I don't know what's wrong with you police officers! You can't even figure out such a simple thing!"
Su Tong looked at him coldly and said:
"It's none of your business what you look like. The fact that you're sitting here explains everything! What? Have you forgotten how you got here? Do you need me to remind you?"
Some unfriendly scenes resurfaced in his mind. Ma Liu glared at Su Tong, opened his mouth to say something, but then closed it again and lay back down angrily.
Zhou Jin tore off a chicken leg and ran over to hand it to Su Tong.
"Sister! Let's ignore him! Let's eat the chicken! It's delicious!"
Su Tong took it and took a bite, then as if remembering something, he turned around and rummaged through his backpack and took out a bottle.
She waved to Zhou Jin, whispered a few words in his ear, and handed the bottle over.
Zhou Jin's eyes lit up when he looked at the bottle. He took it and ran to the barbecue grill.
After a while, a strange fragrance wafted over, attracting everyone's attention.
Li Song, who had been sitting in front of the grill, shouted at her:
"Okay! Sister Lan still has a treasure hidden! She just took it out today! The fragrance is absolutely amazing!"
Everyone gathered around with laughter and reached out towards the grill.
Zhou Jin happily broke off another chicken leg and brought it over. "Sister, try it again! It smells so good! What's that seasoning? Is it a secret recipe?"
Su Tong smiled and said, "It's a secret recipe, right? A simplified version of Thirteen Spices! I made the recipe myself and asked the pharmacy to grind it for me. It can be used in both grilled meat and stir-fried dishes."
Zhou Jin gave a thumbs up, "Okay! Anyway, there will always be delicious food if you follow me!"
"Eat, eat! All you do is eat!"
Lin Li came over with a jar of hot water and pushed Zhou Jin aside. "Sister Lan, drink some hot water! It's just boiled!"
Zhou Jin rolled his eyes at him in disgust.
Li Song looked at this side from a distance, smiled and said to Qin Yi beside him:
"Boss! This Sister Lan really acts like a big sister! Look at those two trying to please her!"
Qin Yi glanced over here without saying anything, but there was a hint of smile in his eyes.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, they buried the ashes and set off again.
Without a guide, Li Song and Rao Jiancheng led the team further west with the help of a compass.
The progress was much slower than before, but fortunately it was still going smoothly.
We encountered several traps along the way, which were the "big pits" mentioned by the two guides, but we avoided them all safely.
The "big pit" is really deep and big, covered with thick branches and leaves. It is obvious that it is set up for hunting big animals.
This kind of trap is usually dug by a team of hunters, and they probably only come in to check it once every one or two months. The main purpose is not to hunt game, but to hunt large animals and reduce the risk of hunters entering the mountains on a daily basis.
The days are short in winter, and the light is even dimmer in this primitive dense forest. By four o'clock in the afternoon, the team could hardly see the road clearly.
Qin Yi ordered Li Song and Rao Jiancheng, who were leading the way, to find a suitable place to camp as soon as possible.
Otherwise, once it gets dark, the forest will be full of dangers and it will be difficult to move forward.
The camp was set up in the leeward part of a high mountain wall where trees were relatively sparse. After clearing out an isolation zone, two large bonfires were built.
The primeval forest was full of dead branches and dry grass, so it was very easy to find firewood and the fire grew big and strong.
After a simple dinner, the staff were arranged to take turns on duty, and everyone fell into a deep sleep on the spot.
Except for Su Tong who slept in a small tent that could only accommodate one person, the others set up a simple large herringbone tent on the ground nearby, laying moisture-proof tarpaulin underneath to protect against wind and snow.
But there was no question of keeping warm, so everyone slept in their coats and clothes.
There is no ultra-light outdoor equipment now, and most tents on the market are canvas, which are large and heavy and not suitable for carrying on foot.
The military does have nylon tents, but they cannot be used during operations. What they are using now are goods from Hong Kong obtained through special channels. The rare Oxford cloth is already light, but a bit simple.
Fortunately, the winter here is not as cold as in the north, so sitting by the fire is not too unbearable.
In the middle of the night, Su Tong was sleeping soundly when he heard a noise outside and then someone shouted.
Leaning his head out of the tent, he saw that only Ma Liu was still sleeping soundly in the makeshift tent next to him. Zhao Xin and Chen Yunfeng were standing on both sides of the tent, with their hands on their waists, looking alert.
A little further away from the campfire, Zhou Jin and Lin Li were guarding one side each and keeping alert. Qin Yi and his companions were not there. They must have heard the noise and ran out to chase after them.
Su Tong's heart sank, and he asked softly:
"What's going on?"
"Someone attacked us by surprise." Zhao Xin replied briefly.
Sneak attack?
Su Tong felt a little surprised.
This is in the deep mountains and forests, a whole day's journey away from Wushanao. According to the people in the village, someone once walked in the mountains for three days without seeing any human beings.
Hongwa Village, which is marked on the map as the closest village to here, would still take four or five days to reach even if one used a compass and map to walk without deviation.
Of course, this refers to the marked ones.
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