Chapter 31 Su Yue is in danger, and a king of soldiers descends from the sky!
That day, Su Yue carried a small bamboo basket on her back, preparing to wander into the deep forests of the island.
The last time we rescued Chief Wang Zhenxing, we used up a lot of the rare medicinal herbs in our space, so we need to replenish our reserves. Moreover, this island has a unique climate, and we might be able to find some treasures that are rarely found outside.
The further into the mountains you go, the fresher and more moist the air becomes, carrying the fragrance of grass, trees, and soil.
Sunlight filters through the lush foliage, casting dappled patterns of light.
Su Yue was in a good mood, her steps were light, and she even hummed a tuneless little tune.
This tranquility, far removed from the hustle and bustle, made her almost forget that she was in a melodramatic period novel.
However, just as she rounded a bend in the mountain pass, preparing to pick a cluster of Paris polyphylla hanging on the rock face, she suddenly stopped in her tracks.
An extremely subtle sense of unease made the hairs on her entire body stand on end instantly.
It's too quiet.
The chirping of birds that had been going on just moments before has vanished without a trace.
Even the chirping of insects in the woods stopped.
The wind rustled through the treetops, making a soft, whispering sound, which only served to accentuate the lifelessness of the forest.
Su Yue slowly crouched down, hiding herself behind a dense thicket of bushes, holding her breath, and scanning her surroundings warily.
What she learned in her previous life in the field hospital and in wilderness survival training has now become her instinct.
She quickly noticed something was wrong.
Several figures were moving about in an open space not far away.
They were dressed in the coarse cloth clothes of local mountain people, but their movements revealed a well-trained and efficient demeanor, clearly not those of ordinary people.
They were standing around a man wearing a Zhongshan suit, talking in hushed tones.
Su Yue concentrated her mind and brought her five senses to their peak.
The fragmented words drifted into her ears on the wind.
"...Are all the goods ready?"
"Don't worry, everything is foolproof... It's hidden in the fish hold, on the ship early tomorrow morning."
"This item is very important; we absolutely cannot afford any mistakes!"
"Understood. The people 'over there' have already made arrangements and are just waiting for us to take over."
Cargo? Fish hold? Over there?
Su Yue's heart sank.
These people have strange accents; they don't sound like locals, but rather like they've come from the port city or even further away.
Recalling the smugglers she had encountered in Bao'an County, a terrifying thought took shape in her mind.
These people are probably engaged in some shady, secret deal!
She quietly took the white jade phoenix hairpin out of the bamboo basket and held it tightly in her hand.
Just as she was hesitating whether to retreat immediately to report the news or to gather more information, an unexpected event occurred.
A dead branch beneath her feet brushed against her with her slight movement, making a very faint "crack" sound.
Although the sound was soft, it sounded particularly jarring in such a quiet environment.
"who?!"
The man in the Zhongshan suit suddenly turned around, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, shooting straight towards the direction where Su Yue was hiding.
Oh no!
Su Yue cursed under her breath and turned to run without hesitation!
"There's a mouse! Catch her! Don't let her get away!"
A loud shout and chaotic footsteps came from behind.
Su Yue pushed her physical abilities from her previous life to the limit, darting through the rugged mountain forest like a nimble female leopard.
She wasn't familiar with the terrain of this area, so she could only rely on her intuition to venture deeper and into more complex areas.
The pursuers behind them were hot on their heels, and their speed and endurance far exceeded those of ordinary people, so the distance between them was gradually closing.
As Su Yue ran, she calmly analyzed the situation.
A head-on confrontation is definitely not an option; the other side outnumbers them and is likely armed.
We must take advantage of the terrain!
She suddenly ducked down and disappeared into a thicket of thorns that was about half a person's height.
The sharp barbs tore at her clothes and skin, causing a burning pain, but she didn't even flinch.
After passing through the thicket of thorns, a rocky beach came into view.
Su Yue's eyes lit up, and she immediately had an idea.
She quickly set up several makeshift tripwire traps behind a few huge rocks, then slipped behind a boulder.
Soon, two pursuers rushed over, cursing and swearing.
"Damn, that woman runs really fast!"
"Where did it go, like a slippery eel?"
In the instant they were distracted while searching, one of them tripped over a vine and fell forward.
Before the other person could react, Su Yue had already darted out from behind the rock like a ghost!
The white jade phoenix hairpin in her hand drew a poignant arc, precisely piercing the acupoint next to the person's carotid artery, which had caused them to fall into a deep sleep.
The man didn't even utter a sound; his body went limp, and he collapsed.
One is taken care of!
But the other one had already reacted. He drew a sharp dagger from his waist and roared as he lunged at Su Yue!
Instead of retreating, Su Yue advanced, dodging the opponent's thrust by turning her body to the side. With a flick of her wrist, the other end of the jade hairpin slammed into the opponent's wrist joint.
"ah!"
The man screamed in pain as the dagger slipped from his hand.
Su Yue pressed her advantage relentlessly, delivering a clean and decisive elbow strike that landed heavily on her opponent's temple.
Another one falls.
However, before she could catch her breath, more footsteps came from all directions.
The enemy clearly changed their strategy and began to encircle the enemy from different directions.
Su Yue's expression turned serious.
If this continues, she'll eventually be worn down and die.
She picked up the dagger from the ground, her eyes hardening with determination.
It seems a bloody battle is inevitable today.
In a fierce struggle, Su Yue took down another opponent, but her left arm was also slashed open by the opponent's blade, leaving a deep gash.
Blood gushed out instantly, staining her sleeves red.
The excruciating pain left her mind blank for a moment, but what followed was an even colder killing intent.
"Grab her!"
The enemy had surrounded her, forming a shrinking circle.
Seeing the ferocious smiles on those people's faces, Su Yue's heart sank deeper and deeper.
Am I really going to fail here today?
No.
She refuses to accept her fate!
Just as she was preparing to fight to the death and drag someone down with her—
"Bang! Bang bang!"
Several muffled but powerful gunshots suddenly rang out from the edge of the woods!
The sound was completely different from the noise of the broken guns in the pursuers' hands; it carried a chilling majesty and murderous aura.
The encirclement was thrown into chaos instantly!
"There's an ambush!"
"They're from the military!"
Immediately afterwards, several figures as agile as cheetahs descended from the sky and rushed into the battlefield!
They were dressed in camouflage training uniforms, their faces painted with face paint, and their movements were as fast as lightning, their teamwork was perfect.
Every time the weapon in his hand was fired, an enemy would inevitably fall to the ground.
This was a one-sided massacre!
Su Yue leaned against a large tree, watching the scene before her in shock.
The man in the lead was particularly tall and imposing. He held a submachine gun, and every shot he fired was incredibly accurate. Every movement he made was decisive and swift.
He was like a hungry wolf that had broken into a flock of sheep—fierce, ruthless, and with a world-destroying aura.
Amidst the raging flames and smoke of war, the man seemed to notice her.
His gaze swept over her injured arm, and a barely perceptible ripple flickered in his deep, cold eyes.
The next second, he moved.
Without hesitation, he rushed to Su Yue's side, shielding her firmly behind him. At the same time, he turned his gun around and fired a clean three-round burst, eliminating the last enemy who tried to sneak up on him.
Bullet casings clattered and fell to the ground.
The world seemed to stand still at that moment.
Su Yue stared blankly at the broad and solid back in front of her, a faint smell of gunpowder and the man's fierce masculine aura lingering around her nose.
An unprecedented sense of security enveloped her tightly.
The man slowly turned around.
Su Yue finally saw his face clearly.
He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and thin lips pressed tightly together, outlining a cold and hard curve.
His handsome face was so strikingly handsome that it was almost aggressive, yet his soldierly bearing gave him an imposing and dignified air, making him someone people dared not look directly at.
Their eyes met in mid-air.
Gu Beichen's gaze was complex, containing scrutiny, sharpness, doubt, and even a hint of concern that he himself was unaware of.
Su Yue's heart skipped a beat without warning.
It was him.
Su Yue recognized the man she had saved at the Su family home at a glance.
Who are you?
Gu Beichen spoke first, his voice low and hoarse, carrying a hint of tension from the battle.
Why are you here?
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