Lin Yuexi suppressed her inner confusion and carefully looked at this strange place in the faint light that came through the cracks in the rocks.
The surrounding stone walls were covered with moss. Drops of water dripped from the top of the cave and gathered into puddles on the ground.
Suddenly, a faint sound of footsteps came from a distance, and each step seemed to step on Lin Yuexi's heart.
She quickly squatted down, hid Lu Cheng in the corner, and leaned against the stone wall, holding her breath.
The footsteps were getting closer and closer, and Lin Yuexi's heartbeat was getting faster and faster. Her hand unconsciously touched her waist, where she kept the dagger she usually used for self-defense.
Just when she was almost suffocated by nervousness, the footsteps stopped abruptly.
Then, a deep voice echoed in the empty cave: "I think I heard some movement over here, search carefully!"
Lin Yuexi's heart sank suddenly. Judging from the voice, the person coming was obviously an enemy.
She held the dagger tightly, thinking quickly of countermeasures in her mind. She must not let these people find Lu Cheng, otherwise their lives would be in danger.
At this moment, Lu Cheng's hand moved and he uttered a faint groan. Lin Yuexi's heart instantly rose to her throat. She quickly covered Lu Cheng's mouth with her hand and whispered in his ear: "Don't make a sound, it's dangerous."
Fortunately, Lu Cheng seemed to understand what she said and calmed down.
The enemy's footsteps sounded again, and they were getting closer and closer. Through the dim light, Lin Yuexi vaguely saw several dark shadows walking towards them.
Her palms were full of sweat, and the hand holding the dagger tightly turned white because of the force. When the enemy was only a few steps away from them, Lin Yuexi suddenly found a huge stone beside her. She had an idea and pushed the stone into the depths of the cave with all her strength.
The sound of the stone falling into the water was particularly loud in the cave. When the enemy heard the sound, they immediately rushed in the direction of the sound.
Lin Yuexi took the opportunity to pick up Lu Cheng and ran in the opposite direction. Her steps staggered a little on the wet stone slabs, but she did not dare to stop for a moment. She had only one thought in her mind: to take Lu Cheng away from here.
After running for an unknown amount of time, the enemy's voices gradually disappeared. Lin Yuexi then stopped and gently placed Lu Cheng on the ground.
At this time, she was already out of breath and her legs were weak, but she didn't care about her fatigue and hurried to check on Lu Cheng's condition.
Lu Cheng's face was still pale, but his breathing seemed to be steadier.
Just when Lin Yuexi felt a little relieved, she suddenly found a flash of light in the cave in front of her.
The light made her heart tighten, and she didn't know what kind of danger was hidden ahead.
But at this moment, they had no way to retreat. Lin Yuexi took a deep breath and decided to walk towards the light, perhaps there would be hope of escape there.
Lin Yuexi held Lu Cheng in her arms and walked out of the cave with full of anticipation, thinking that as long as they got out of this dangerous place and found a safe place, she would be able to take good care of Lu Cheng and help him recover as soon as possible.
But not long after she walked out of the cave, her footsteps suddenly stopped, her heart started beating wildly, and cold sweat broke out on her forehead.
Not far ahead, I saw a dozen enemies patrolling in groups of three or five, fan-shaped and in an orderly manner.
They were dressed in dark military uniforms, and the guns in their hands flashed cold light in the dim light. Their footsteps were messy but heavy, and every step seemed to step on Lin Yuexi's heart.
Lin Yuexi's eyes widened, and she was instantly overwhelmed by fear and despair. She subconsciously hugged Lu Cheng tightly, her body trembling slightly, and her brain was working rapidly, trying to find a response.
In panic, an idea flashed through her mind - to enter the space, which was their safe haven and a safe shelter.
She closed her eyes tightly, recited madly in her heart, and concentrated all her energy to try to open the entrance to the space.
One second, two seconds... Time seemed to freeze, but space was like a stone sinking into the sea, with no reaction. Lin Yuexi's breathing became more and more rapid. She tried again. Her hands turned slightly white due to the force, and her nails almost embedded in her palms. However, the result still made her collapse. She couldn't get in!
"How could this happen? Why can't I get in?" Lin Yuexi's heart was filled with fear and doubt. Space had always been her reliance, and this had never happened before. She couldn't believe this fact, and tried several times, but all she got in response was endless disappointment.
She was extremely anxious, and in a panic, she suddenly thought of a solution. With trembling hands, she slowly put Lu Cheng on the ground, moving so gently that she was afraid of hurting him.
Then, she concentrated again, prayed silently in her heart, and tried to enter the space alone.
A miracle happened. In an instant, a familiar light flashed and she successfully entered the space!
Lin Yuexi stood in the space, surrounded by the familiar tranquility and peace. The breeze blew gently, and the flowers and plants swayed gracefully, but she had no intention of appreciating them at the moment.
Her face was full of anxiety and uneasiness, and her eyes were filled with deep worry.
"Why can't Lu Cheng come in? Is it because he is too badly injured, or is there some special restriction in this place?" Lin Yuexi paced back and forth in the space, muttering to himself, trying to find a reasonable explanation.
She knew very well that Lu Cheng was still lying unconscious outside and could be discovered by the enemy at any time. Every second was extremely precious and she could not abandon Lu Cheng.
But there were more than a dozen enemies outside, eyeing them covetously. Thinking of this, Lin Yuexi walked to the place where the weapons were stored, took out two "grenades", took out a Browning M1910 pistol and put it on his waist, and then left the space.
Lin Yuexi took a deep breath, suppressed her fear, and slowly walked out of the space. Her eyes were fixed on the patrolling enemies, her palms were full of sweat, but she held the grenade and pistol even tighter.
At this moment, she had only one belief in her heart: she must protect Lu Cheng and take him away safely.
She moved carefully, trying not to make any sound, and never dared to take her eyes off the enemy's movements.
Just as she was about to find an opportunity to quietly bypass the enemy, a sharp-eyed enemy seemed to notice something unusual and suddenly turned his head to look at her.
Lin Yuexi's heart sank suddenly, and she subconsciously pressed her body tightly against the stone wall beside her, not daring to breathe.
"Who's there? Come out!" the enemy shouted loudly, and the voice echoed outside the empty cave. Then, other enemies raised their guns and surrounded Lin Yuexi.
Lin Yuexi knew that she had been exposed and had no way out. She gritted her teeth and secretly thought of a countermeasure.
Suddenly, she had an idea and threw a grenade in her hand towards the enemy.
With a loud bang, the grenade exploded among the enemy, and flames shot into the sky.
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