Chapter 83: The Fuzzy Line

Before I could see clearly, Hongzi had already pulled up his shirt and said to me with a very relaxed tone, “It’s completely biological technology, and the results are good. I’ve recovered well.”

“Can you be more specific?” I was a little anxious, wondering how Hongzi could have recovered from such a serious injury in just a few days while I was unconscious. Could the strange bug be a kind of Miaojiang magic? How did Hongzi come into contact with it? Such a technique could not have no side effects.

“Actually, the injury is still recovering. The bug was released by a doctor in a special hospital at my request. It has no side effects. To be honest, it has no healing effect. The only effect it has is that it can secrete a liquid similar to a small amount of anesthetic, which makes me feel no pain and does not affect my movements. The doctor said that it is better than chemical agents because I was stubbornly determined to participate in the operation, my behavior was intense, and I asked him to give me an injection of anesthetic or… a drug with a strong analgesic effect, so he gave me this one.” Hongzi simply told me.

I said, “Why is it that even though the wound on Hongzi’s stomach is still shocking to look at, he is still able to move freely? It turns out that he is using this price to participate in our operation. I was about to say something.

Hongzi slapped me on the shoulder and said, “Chengyi, don’t say anything. Everyone knows about this. I used to lead the troops. Don’t worry, even if I come to the front line of the battle this time, I will only be responsible for sniping, which will not affect me much. I just want to fight side by side with everyone! Compared to Lao Hui, what do I have to do? If you treat me as a buddy, don’t stop me.”

After that, Hongzi put out his cigarette and didn’t give me a chance to speak. He jumped off the rock. I looked at Hongzi’s back and knew in my heart that just one action with me had turned Zhao Hong from a green rookie into a real soldier. Shouldn’t I be proud of that? Why did I feel a little sad? But I didn’t know what exactly I was sad about.

In order to maintain my fighting spirit, I finally went to bed, but I didn’t forget to set an alarm on my phone so that I could take my pills on time, every three hours. The environment here is not very good, there are always mosquitoes and bugs between the weeds, and lying on a thin blanket, I also feel that the ground is very hard.

But I was so tired that I fell asleep quickly, smelling the grass and the earthy smell of the earth. I only got up in the middle of the night to take a pill in a daze.

I woke up at 2 p.m. on time, washed my face, and it was my turn to help Xiaobei complete the formation. Xiaobei was completely in a state of insanity at this time, indulging in the formation. He didn’t answer anything or ask anything except for things about the formation.

I don’t know much about the specific layout of this formation, but I have also studied formations, so I can roughly see that this formation is not even half complete, but it is already past two in the afternoon, and I can’t help but feel a little anxious. I hope that the formation can be completed before Lu Fanming and his gang arrive. From Wang Wu’s anxious expression, this formation is the key to this operation and is no small matter.

I tried my best to help, but I was also treating myself like a slave. I just hoped that the formation could be completed as soon as possible, but I was really limited in my personal strength with such a complicated formation.

It was not until 5:00 p.m. that Wang Wu repeatedly urged me to leave the formation. Looking at Wang Wu, my face was not very good, but Wang Wu mistakenly thought that I was dissatisfied with his urging, so he said to me in a low voice, “Chengyi, you are also a major combatant. This kind of thing is quite mentally exhausting, and it will affect your combat effectiveness.”

I didn’t say anything, but I just dragged Wang Wu to a quiet corner and said, “Since you care so much about this battle and have repeatedly emphasized the importance of the formation, why don’t you take out the formation diagram in advance for Xiao Bei to study?”

“Actually, it’s not me, it’s from above…” Wang Wu frowned slightly, trying to explain.

“Actually, I really hate the Taoist habit of being self-centered and conceited. Is this set of diagrams so precious? Are you afraid that others will learn it, so you only bring it out at times like this? Don’t make excuses for the higher-ups.” I actually understand that this has nothing to do with Wang Wu. I’m just frustrated and want to vent.

“This is not what you think. Don’t think that way! In fact, for this set of diagrams, as far as I know, several high-level figures have been working tirelessly for nearly a week to make this broken set of diagrams work, so that there will be no fish that escape this time. There are some things that I haven’t announced yet, and you don’t understand, I…” Wang Wu, who is so patient, was a little anxious when he faced my argument.

I thought of something, but I didn’t say it. Sure enough, Wang Wu said, “At 8 o’clock, I will hold a small meeting, and you will understand then.”

I nodded and left without saying anything more.

Rest time is precious. In order to be in the best condition, I ate a little bit of food and started meditating. Many Taoists do the same thing. Or, sitting in meditation may seem magical to others, and you may accidentally get numb in your legs. But for those who understand, this is indeed the best way to adjust their state. It is just not enough to explain to outsiders.

With such a tight schedule, time flies. When the vibration of my phone woke me up from a certain state, I looked up and saw the moon in the middle of the sky. It was already 8 p.m.

Xiao Bei, there are still a few key personnel who have not attended the meeting. What is the content of the meeting now? What are we facing? For them, it is no longer the key. The key is that they must complete the formation on the formation diagram perfectly within the specified time. If the concept of late at night is 11 p.m., then it is less than three hours until 11 p.m. now. There is also the possibility that, for example, Lu Fanming and his group will arrive early…

I don’t dare to think about this possibility. I took a quick glance at Xiaobei, who was busy under the lights. His face was pale and ugly, his hair was standing in a mess, and he was muttering nervously. The situation should not be too good.

Wang Wu’s face was not very good either. At the first meeting, he asked someone for a cigarette and lit it. After taking just one drag, he coughed, but he still refused the water that was offered to him. He took another big drag before he spoke: “At this time, I need to disclose a piece of news to everyone. I received this news just before I left, because it was not certain. It was only before I left that I thought there was a 40% chance, so I deliberately emphasized it in front of me. Because this information involves some really big secrets, I have no way to tell you anything in advance. Only at this time do I have the authority to disclose it.

Everyone was silent. After arriving here, the harsh environment and the busyness that was as tense as clockwork had brought everyone’s psychological tolerance to a critical point. If there was no outbreak, it would be numbness. Like me, nothing could shock me.

Wang Wu didn’t want to worry about everyone’s emotions, and he didn’t want to do any pre-battle encouragement. I guess he was also under a lot of pressure. He smoked fiercely while saying in a daze, “We may be facing not a human being, but a special kind of monster, somewhere between a zombie and a human being. The key is not that, but that there is a message that Lu Fanming and his group will bring something out of China as a ‘gift,’ but that thing cannot be circulated outside of China , including certain secrets, I am not very clear about it. There is also an internal game involved. We should not ask why, but just remember one thing: we cannot let any of them pass. All their belongings, especially the suitcases, must not be touched. They must be brought back intact. If the battle ends with the last person, and there is no way to stop it, then the last person, please remember that no matter what the cost, the signal gun must be fired.

Wang Wu finished speaking, then lay down on the ground, looking a little uncomfortable. This was the first time he had smoked and drunk, and the pressure on this kid was so great that he had reached the limit of his endurance. A person who doesn’t smoke, smoking a lot, and not spitting it out, is already considered amazing.

A box? Important items? A vague line flashed through my mind, but I felt that the key part was not connected. I was too lazy to think about it anymore. I always remembered one thing: this matter was probably related to Yang Sheng. According to my master, he had already gone abroad, but I clearly saw him in China. On that day, I also received a letter from him. Things can’t be so accidental.

Wang Wu was in pain. As a deputy team leader, he continued to assign tasks. I was thinking about things in my head and only listened to the general idea. In short, I didn’t have anything to do. I just needed to prepare for the battle. For example, prepare various magical weapons, talismans, pills, etc… Don’t delay the time because of this.

In addition, one person was sent out. This guy wouldn’t reveal his real name, only saying that his name was Xiao Huo. He had a unique skill, which was that he could communicate with certain animals. This time, his task was to be a “scout,” which was equivalent to a scout.

At some point, this kind of existence is more secure than high technology.

But now that the scouts have been sent out, is the battle far off? I don’t know why, but I don’t feel any tension. I just tighten my shoelaces.