Chapter 461: Hunting in the Mist
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As Sun Jinan spoke, his eyes were searching the surroundings, and he soon discovered some rough vines hanging down by the pit. Although they were not growing well, they looked strong enough.
He pulled at the vines to test their firmness, then turned to Tang Yue and said, "Company Commander, these vines are good. We can use them to get down." Sun Jinan spoke in a low voice, and Tang Yue and Zhang Dabing could hear it clearly.
Tang Yue was the first to reach the vines, clasping her hands tightly and tapping the edge of the pit with her toes. She slid down the vines like a nimble monkey. As she descended, she cleverly used the vines to gain momentum, sometimes pushing off the pit wall to adjust her direction, and sometimes tightening her grip to control her speed.
Mist swirled around her, and the moonlight shone through the mist onto her, outlining a mysterious silhouette.
Sun Jinan and Zhang Dabing followed closely behind. Zhang Dabing relied on his brute strength, and although his movements were a bit rough when he slid down, he was also fast.
Sun Jinan, on the other hand, was agile, twisting and turning on the vines like a nimble mountain cat. The three of them descended with a smooth, flowing movement, appearing only indistinctly under the veil of fog.
The location they chose happened to be unguarded by American troops. Tang Yue had already investigated and found that there were approximately four to five hundred people working in the pit, but there were only 23 American soldiers guarding them.
They were standing at different points, so it was impossible to eliminate all the American soldiers at once. So they could only go down first and then eliminate them one by one.
Inside the pit, the people of Bianyue, who were working, happened to look up and saw this scene, their eyes widening. They couldn't believe their eyes, only to see three figures slowly descending through the mist and moonlight, like gods descending from heaven.
Especially the one who came down first, in flowing white clothes and with a veil covering her face, she looked like a god descending in the mist. Of course, it was fortunate that Tang Yue didn't try to be cool by coming down headfirst.
The people dropped the tools in their hands, and some even knelt on the ground, muttering something and worshiping the three men.
Finally, the three of them landed safely. Tang Yue gave the people a soothing look, signaling them to be quiet.
Although the people were filled with shock, they suppressed their surprise and looked at the three "gods" quietly.
Tang Yue quickly formulated a plan: "The low visibility in the fog is just right for our actions.
The three of us will act separately. Jinan, you go around from the left, using the terrain to get closer to the soldiers at the edge of the pit. Remember, no American will be left alive where you pass.
"Soldier, you flank us from the right; I'll go straight ahead from the front. Remember, you must not make any noise. If you alert others, these civilians will be in danger."
Then, the three of them blended into the shadows in the pit like ghosts and sneaked towards the American soldiers.
Tang Yue's steps were light, each one landing precisely on the gravel and dirt without making a sound. Her gaze was fixed on the nearest American soldier, who had his back to her, cracking his whip with boredom.
Tang Yue held her breath and slowly approached. When she was only a few steps away from the soldier, she suddenly leaped up, covered the soldier's mouth with her left hand, and stabbed his throat with her right hand like a sharp blade. The American soldier's eyes widened, and before he could even struggle, he collapsed to the ground.
Meanwhile, Sun Jinan, like a cheetah, darted between the rocks and shadows of the pit. He locked onto two soldiers chatting together and, using the fog as cover, quietly moved around behind them.
He took a quick step forward, grabbed the two men's necks with both hands, and twisted them hard. Two crisp sounds of bones breaking were particularly clear in the silent night. The two soldiers still maintained a look of astonishment before they died.
Zhang Dabing spotted an American soldier patrolling the edge of the pit. The soldier looked around warily, his footsteps echoing through the pit. Zhang Dabing waited patiently. The moment the American soldier turned around, he rushed out like an arrow from a bow, grabbing the American soldier's neck from behind, his arms clenched tightly, veins bulging.
The American soldier struggled desperately and kicked his legs, but no sound came out and he gradually stopped moving.
As the American soldiers fell silently one by one, the last few remaining at the edge of the pit seemed to become alert. Why was it so quiet all of a sudden? They immediately noticed something was wrong, gripping their guns tightly and glancing around in panic.
"Something's happening! Everyone, be careful!" an American soldier shouted. Seeing this, Tang Yue knew she couldn't delay any longer. She winked at Sun Jinan and Zhang Dabing, and the three of them rushed towards the remaining American soldiers from different directions like a whirlwind.
Tang Yue dodged the bullets nimbly, rolled in front of an American soldier, kicked the gun out of his hand, then jumped up and punched him in the temple, and the American soldier fell to the ground.
Sun Jinan and Zhang Dabing also engaged in close combat with the enemy, punching and kicking each other, each attack precise and deadly. With the tacit cooperation of the three, the last few American soldiers were quickly eliminated.
The whole process took only a few minutes, and 23 American soldiers were silently eliminated in the fog.
Tang Yue gently dusted off her hands and looked at the corpses scattered on the ground with a calm expression. "Next, we should investigate the whereabouts of these iron ore."
At this time, the people of Bianyue State were still looking at them with awe and gratitude, as if they were witnessing a divine redemption.
Tang Yue had seen these looks too many times recently. They looked far more miserable than the people of Shanhe County. This pit was so deep, Tang Yue didn't know how they usually got up there.
Now that we've encountered them, we can't just ignore them. Tang Yue took two steps forward and said, "We've already dealt with the Americans. You can go home."
She now has more than 3,000 young and strong men under her command, and she doesn't know where the extra young and strong men came from. Although they have suffered casualties in the battles over the past three days, the number is extremely small.
The county magistrate didn't explain to Tang Yue where the extra people came from, and Tang Yue didn't care. However, she really didn't want to take on any more people. To be honest, she felt quite uncomfortable carrying so many people around.
If conditions permit, she still prefers to fight alone. That way she can do whatever she wants without worrying about others.
The bullied white-haired old man Tang Yue first saw had stumbled to within four or five meters of her. He looked at her hopefully, "Excuse me, are you the goddess of Shanhe County?"
Tang Yue nodded, and a bright light burst out from the old man's eyes, as if the thick fog around him was suddenly pushed aside by this light.
The white-haired old man was trembling with excitement. He knelt down in front of Tang Yue, his cloudy eyes filled with tears. He said in a choked voice, "Goddess, you are finally here! Are you here to redeem us?"
Tang Yue......
Can she say no? Will her character collapse immediately?
"Old man, please get up first, and let's talk it over."
The old man did not move. "In reply to the goddess, I am the mayor of Xiangxi County. These days, the people of Xiangxi County are really living in dire straits!
When the US military arrived, they rounded up the entire county and forced us to mine day and night. They split the work into shifts, not even allowing us to breathe.
He said, pointing to the people around him who were exhausted but looking at Tang Yue with hope, "Everyone can't hold on any longer, but we dare not resist. If we resist, we will be whipped, or even killed."
Tang Yue's eyes were filled with pity. Spiritual energy flowed out of her hands. She gently lifted the old man up and said, "Old County Magistrate, please don't be anxious. Stand up and talk slowly."
The old man felt as if he was being dragged up by something. His faith in Tang Yue grew stronger, and at the same time, he seemed to have grasped a lifeline. "Goddess, we have long heard of your deeds in Shanhe County. Goddess, we are also the people of Bianyue Kingdom. Please bless the servants of Xiangxi County as well."
Goddess, you are our hope! We, the faithful servants, have been waiting, waiting for you to redeem us. As long as we can escape this suffering, we are willing to serve you for life and build a Goddess Temple for you, so that generations will remember your kindness, believe in you, and support you!
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