Feelings cannot withstand testing, let alone external provocations.
He and Su Qingzhi had a difficult journey together, and he would never allow anyone to interfere.
Even having the thought is not allowed.
After discussing it, the group decided to split up and act separately.
The map was spread out on a makeshift wooden table.
The Lone Wolf team excels at jungle tracking and is led by experienced veteran wolves.
The Qilian team, on the other hand, excels at suppressing firepower and is adept at frontal breakthroughs.
The two teams have a clear division of labor, which can improve efficiency and reduce risks.
Tomorrow, the Lone Wolf team will take the mountain road on the left into the wild hillside to find out exactly where the Japanese laboratory is hidden.
The left side of the mountain is steep and densely vegetated, providing natural cover.
But precisely because of its concealment, it is easier for the enemy to ambush it.
Old Wolf, with a stern face, repeatedly checked the markings on the route map.
He knew that this mission could not afford to have any mistakes.
The Qilian team went to the right, and the two teams eventually met at Shixin Peak.
The terrain on the right flank is relatively flat, making it suitable for rapid advances.
However, a wider field of vision also means greater risks.
Shen Chao kept his eyes fixed on the isolated stone peak on the map.
That was the only point of intersection, and also the most crucial position for receiving the incoming troops.
With the plan set, everyone prepared to rest.
The campfire gradually died down, and the night wind, carrying the unique dampness of the mountains and forests, blew through the campsite.
Before going to sleep, Bai Huchong raised an eyebrow at Su Qingzhi.
"Want to share a room with me and your sister Jiaojiao? It'll be more lively."
Before she could finish speaking, Shen Zhiyu flatly refused, "I'm not going."
His tone was crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
Su Qingzhi rubbed her temples and obediently followed Shen Zhiyu back to her room.
She knew Shen Zhiyu was jealous, and she also knew he was doing it for her own good.
Although I felt a little helpless, I could only cooperate.
That night, the two behaved themselves quite well, without making a fuss or arguing.
Only a small lamp was lit inside the tent, casting a dim, yellowish light.
Su Qingzhi rolled over in her sleeping bag.
I heard Shen Zhiyu adjusting the position of his backpack beside me.
Each of them was preoccupied with their own thoughts, but neither of them broke the silence.
Sometimes, tacit understanding doesn't need words; it only requires each other's presence.
I fell asleep quickly, getting plenty of rest to prepare for the next day's mountain climb.
As the night deepened, the chirping of insects gradually subsided, and the entire camp fell silent.
Only the occasional sound of the night watchman's footsteps could be heard.
The first rays of morning light had just touched Su Qingzhi's face.
The Qilian team then stepped into the territory of the wild hillside.
The sky was turning a pale white, and mist clung to the mountainside like gauze.
The team members, carrying heavy packs, trudged deeper into the depths, stepping on dew-dampened stones.
The Lone Wolf team set off around the same time as them, and should have entered the mountains by now.
Every half hour, a brief signal would be transmitted via radio to let everyone know that they were safe.
Both sides maintained silent communication.
This avoids exposure while ensuring synchronized progress.
"Nian Nian".
Shen Zhiyu called out.
He walked at the front of the group and looked back at Su Qingzhi.
The wind ruffled her bangs, and he instinctively reached out to brush them aside for her.
"Huh? What?"
Su Qingzhi turned around.
She was tying her shoelaces when she heard the sound and looked up.
"Put the antidote in your mouth."
Shen Zhiyu tore open a waterproof bag and flung out several small white paper packets, each containing three white pills.
He casually brushed off the dust as he pulled the bag out of his tactical waist pack.
Su Qingzhi took the package and casually distributed one pack each to Xiao Heizi, Jiaojiao, and Glasses behind her.
She handed it to him while giving him instructions.
"One packet for each person, don't lose it, you might need it on the road."
"Captain, what's this? Why does it taste a little sweet, like candy?"
Xiao Heizi opened the packaging and smelled it curiously.
He wrinkled his nose, brought the pill closer, and blinked.
"Is it milk tablets? Are we going into the mountains or bringing snacks on a trip?"
Su Qingzhi almost spat out her drink.
I thought to myself, "How come this kid has such a keen sense of smell?"
You can even smell the milky aroma of the milk tablets.
This is normal, though, as Xiao Heizi grew up in the mountains and is naturally sensitive to smells.
Shen Zhiyu had specifically instructed her to choose milk tablets with a milder flavor, but she still couldn't escape his nose.
It's not actually medicine at all, it's just milk tablets.
As early as last night, Su Qingzhi and Shen Zhiyu had already planned it out in the tent.
The real solution was the spiritual spring water, hidden in the military water bottle that Shen Zhiyu always carried.
Anyone who is poisoned can suppress the toxicity and relieve the symptoms by drinking a sip.
The idea she and Shen Zhiyu came up with last night.
The two lay down beside the map, whispering to discuss their strategy.
Su Qingzhi suggested, "Why don't we make up a story about 'anti-poisoning medicine' and use milk tablets as a cover? That way, people will have psychological support and won't suspect the water."
Shen Zhiyu thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
There are too many poisonous things on the wild hillside.
If anyone gets infected, the team will be held back.
It is said that there are highly poisonous spiders, magic mushrooms, and even the miasma seeping from the ground contains neurotoxins.
If someone falls, it will not only affect the progress, but may also attract an ambush from the enemy.
She had already filled Shen Zhiyu's kettle with spiritual spring water, so that if anything happened, a sip would provide relief.
That was a treasure she obtained by chance in the secret realm; it could purify impurities in the body and had miraculous effects on most toxins.
But she dared not show herself to others easily, for fear of attracting covetousness.
But giving them water directly was too suspicious, so the two simply made up a story about "anti-poisoning medicine" and used milk tablets as a cover.
This way, the team members can feel at ease while the rescue can be carried out discreetly.
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