yasinovel Chapter 268 Changbai Mountain Rescue
Chapter 268 Changbai Mountain Rescue
Chapter 268 Changbai Mountain Rescue
The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the curtains.
Ji Liang dragged his tired body back to the hotel room that had already been booked.
The hangover from last night left him with a splitting headache, but as an experienced hunter, he remained highly alert.
The moment he stepped into the room, a strange feeling welled up in his heart. His nose twitched slightly. There was a faint, strange smell in the air, barely noticeable, but enough to attract his attention.
His gaze then fell on a suitcase in the corner.
For a moment, images of the airport flashed through his mind, and he remembered the empty suitcase Hua Yu was carrying.
He remembered asking Hua Yu out of curiosity, "Master, why is your suitcase empty?"
Hua Yu simply told him that once they arrived at their destination, they would need to pack some things.
Thinking of this, Ji Liang's vigilance dissipated considerably. He stepped forward and opened the suitcase Hua Yu had left for him.
The moment the box was opened, the faint, unpleasant odor immediately became amplified.
A round object wrapped in a white cloth is quietly placed in the box.
In some places on the white cloth, bright red stains were still seeping through.
Seeing this, Ji Liang took a long breath, and after a while, he sighed heavily.
Kill the chicken and the monkey!
However, Ji Liang felt no anger at all. Not to mention Hua Yu, even he would treat a traitor the same way.
He was able to develop the Talented Hunters Group to its current size not only because of loyalty, but also because he used some ruthless methods.
Ji Liang temporarily ignored the round object and turned his attention to a note in the box.
The note was left by Hua Yu, and it only contained a few instructions.
"Take the box back with you, and deal with the contents yourself."
"From now on, all the brothers who join Shaoyu Mountain will receive a bottle of holy spring water every day, which you will be in charge of distributing."
"From now on, the badges of Shaoyu Mountain will be divided into five levels: gold, silver, blue, purple, and white. Your badges, Mu Ningxue's badges, and Yu Shishi's badges will be silver, while Guan Yu, Jing Lin, and Song Han's badges will be blue. The matter of badge levels will be handled by Mu Ningxue."
"Also, I want to go to Changbai Mountain!"
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Shenyang!
This city is the core location of the Northern Military District.
Here, a large number of military mages are stationed; they are the most elite soldiers of the Northern Military Region.
This military camp is not only a cradle for training new recruits, but also a central hub for coordinating the forces of the entire Northern Military Region, and can respond quickly to distress calls from areas that have been attacked by demons and are unable to save themselves.
Its existence is like a solid defensive line, protecting the northern border of the motherland.
At this moment, in the spacious and brightly lit conference room, a group of military intelligence officers and soldiers in uniform were intently staring at the person on the stage.
He was a middle-aged man with a dark complexion and a burly build. His gaze was sharp as a sword, and his posture was upright as a pine tree. Every word he spoke was concise and clear, carrying an unquestionable firmness.
In the eyes of the people below, this commander always remained calm no matter how complicated the situation, and never easily revealed his emotions.
However, today, they were surprised to find that the officer's face showed a hint of nervousness.
This unusual expression made everyone realize that something was wrong!
"Report!" A loud shout broke the silence in the room.
A man in camouflage uniform hurried in; he was the reconnaissance team leader in charge of this mission.
Ai Tianba's gaze fell on him, a hint of anticipation flashing in his heart.
"explain!"
His voice was deep and powerful, as if carrying an invisible domineering aura.
"Just now, the third batch of rescue personnel who entered Changbai Mountain completely lost their signal," the survey team leader reported solemnly, giving a standard military salute.
Upon hearing this news, Ai Tianba's right hand clenched quietly, but his face showed no emotion.
He knew what that meant.
Just a few days ago, a strange white mist suddenly appeared on Changbai Mountain for some unknown reason, enveloping the entire mountain range.
All those who entered disappeared as if swallowed up.
The local personnel stationed there immediately sent an urgent request for help to Shenyang.
Ai Tianba realized the seriousness of the situation and immediately dispatched an experienced support team to Changbai Mountain.
However, unexpectedly, the support team lost contact with the outside world that very night, disappearing without a trace as if it had vanished into thin air.
The second batch of support teams set off immediately, only to encounter the same fate.
Last night, the third batch of rescuers dispatched by Shenyang embarked on their journey.
This team, led by Ai Jiangtu, consisted of the most outstanding young officers in the entire Northern Military Region, and was also his son.
Even if Ai Tianba was anxious, he couldn't move until he could detect what was inside the white mist.
Forbidden spellcasters are not allowed to participate in events below the Emperor level; that's the rule!
Even when his own son was in danger, he was powerless to help.
As for the super-level mages, Ai Tianba also sent out several, but none of them returned with any news. Faced with this situation, he dared not mobilize super-level mages at will, after all, they were the important force guarding the northern border.
Therefore, when his son volunteered to go into Changbai Mountain, Ai Tianba could only nod in agreement.
There are no cowards among the men of the Ai family!
This is a vow passed down through the family, and it is also a source of pride and honor.
"However, sir, the Nationalist team member you asked me to contact last night has been reached."
"Oh, how so?" Ai Tianba asked subconsciously.
However, he didn't have high expectations.
His son had just finished participating in the university competition, and he was wearing a specially made national university badge.
The badge will start flashing whenever companions approach, making it easy for everyone to contact their friends nearby.
However, if even their military region's communication equipment malfunctions when entering the white fog, what use are the special badges of the Nationalist Army?
When Ai Tianba sent his men to find the Nationalist team members closest to Changbai Mountain, it was just a last resort.
However, to Ai Tianba's surprise, what the survey team leader said next brought him a pleasant surprise.
"This morning, according to that man, his badge did indeed flash when he approached the white mist of Changbai Mountain, seemingly unaffected by the mist."
Upon hearing this, Ai Tianba's eyes lit up, but then dimmed again.
That white mist is too dangerous. Even if you know the badge is useful, and you go in and find your son, how will you get out?
And who should be asked to get in?
"Have that member of the National Guard lend the badge to our military region first." Ai Tianba thought for a moment and decided to take the badge first.
"Sir, I'm afraid that's impossible."
"What? He's unwilling?" Ai Tianba's expression hardened slightly.
"No." The survey team leader quickly shook his head and explained, "Just before I arrived, that member of the Nationalist team had already entered Changbai Mountain."
"Hmm? Who did you contact?"
Ai Tianba frowned, seemingly pondering who in the National Team possessed such courage.
"National Team Captain, Hua Yu!"
(End of this chapter)