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"This is the real deal... I went to great lengths to get it!"

Qin Fang didn't continue to flaunt the giant weapon. Instead, with a casual lift of one hand, he slung it onto his back just like before. By the time his arm came around again, the massive gun had vanished without a trace.

"Huh, it's really gone..."

This time, Tang Feifei deliberately moved behind Qin Fang to search, even touching all over him. Not to mention the massive and heavy sniper rifle—it was completely gone. Even the two small handguns were nowhere to be found, leaving Tang Feifei in utter astonishment.

This was clearly something extremely magical, even more shocking than typical illusions performed by magicians.

Magicians might also be able to make objects disappear, but Tang Feifei knew very well that if people searched a magician's body, they'd easily find the props they used.

But Qin Fang's "magic trick" was truly extraordinary.

The tools he used were nothing ordinary, especially the sudden appearance of that heavy sniper rifle, which was a shockingly impressive weapon.

A heavy sniper rifle is nothing like a basic handgun. It's the kind of rare item that even the wealthy find hard to obtain. Within the country, they're typically only found in the military.

While Qin Fang had some status and influence in Ninghai and maintained a good relationship with Tang Cheng, it wouldn't be an issue for him to acquire an average handgun. However, acquiring a heavy sniper rifle like this was well beyond anything Tang Cheng could arrange for him.

Tang Feifei knew that Qin Fang harbored secrets she couldn't yet fully understand. Everyone has their secrets, so Tang Feifei never actively pried. When the time came, Qin Fang would naturally tell her himself.

Just like this time, Qin Fang had voluntarily revealed quite a lot to Tang Feifei, hadn't he?

Of course, this was largely because of the situation involving Tang Cheng!

"You can rest assured now... I'll be heading in with heavy firepower, and no one will notice me. When the time comes, I'll strike stealthily and secure a decisive victory!"

Qin Fang showed off his skills a couple of times, thoroughly convincing Tang Feifei. When he brought up the rescue mission again, it carried far more weight than just empty words.

"Alright..."

Although Tang Feifei couldn't completely shake off her worries, she no longer stood in Qin Fang's way regarding his decision to enter Anlang.

After all, her brother Tang Cheng was still in danger. With such a skilled fighter joining the rescue effort, combined with the two military districts' operations, the odds of survival became significantly higher.

The military's rescue mission was naturally confidential. Even if there was news, it wouldn't come out quickly. However, with Qin Fang going there on a personal mission, he could relay updates as they came, which eased Tang Feifei's mind.

Thus, Qin Fang quickly departed from Hong Kong Island, transferred flights in Shenzhou, and headed to the southern Yunnan region, eventually reaching the border area. Throughout the journey, he stayed in contact with Tang Feifei.

After briefing Tang Feifei one last time, Qin Fang cut off communication, crossed the national border alone, and quickly disappeared into the forests of Anlang Country.

Qin Fang did not contact the military. In fact, he had already spotted personnel from the two major military districts at the border area, but he acted as if he hadn't seen them and entered Anlang territory on his own.

The identity of this group of terrorists remained a mystery. No one knew why they appeared here—it simply made no sense.

Anlang bordered Dragon Country. Decades ago, it was a small vassal state, dependent on its "big brother" Dragon Country, which fought a major war there over fifty years ago.

However, Anlang was like the proverbial "little brother" that refused to behave. It acted like a rabid dog, biting the hand that fed it. Despite being dirt-poor, its obnoxious behavior was infuriating to no end.

Over the years, there had been constant small conflicts. Anlang periodically provoked Dragon Country, frustrating the latter to no end. The most Dragon Country did was issue minor warnings since Anlang didn't dare take on its "big brother" in open conflict.

This time, however, seemed different. The terrorists appeared intent on escalating tensions into full-blown war. They launched repeated assaults on Dragon Country's border outposts and were entrenched in the border forests, even openly ambushing Dragon Country military personnel investigating the area.

This situation was highly unusual, and even Qin Fang found the motives underlying these actions deeply suspicious.

Perhaps for this reason, the military wasn't rushing into large-scale operations. Instead, they dispatched small teams into the mountainous areas to uncover clues and rescue the trapped soldiers.

While Qin Fang could have joined these troops for greater safety, their skill at locating people simply couldn't compare to what Qin Fang could accomplish alone.

Moreover, Qin Fang carried many secrets, ones he couldn't expose in front of others. Operating alone was simply more fitting for him!

Anlang's territory wasn't vast. Situated in the tropics and largely mountainous, it was densely forested. Upon entry, it felt as though one had stepped into a sprawling, primeval forest.

This was no illusion. In many parts of Anlang's forests, human activity was minimal. Hence, calling it a "primeval forest" wasn't an exaggeration.

Within such wilderness, landmarks were indistinguishable, making navigation extremely challenging. Even back during the war, U.S. soldiers suffered significant losses in these forests.

To this day, survivors of that conflict still express a deep dread of Anlang's jungles.

Although Qin Fang wasn't a trained special forces soldier and hadn't undergone rigorous mountain warfare training, he moved through these forests with surprising ease—possibly even outperforming professional soldiers.

After all, Qin Fang wasn't an ordinary person unfamiliar with wilderness survival. He'd conquered the rugged mountains of Yanggui Province, navigating them with effortless ease. Why would he fear the forested terrain ahead?

In truth, the forest here was smaller than the mountains he'd previously traversed. While more accessible by comparison, its thick canopy and untouched wilderness presented challenges of their own, making movement particularly taxing.

"That direction..."

Even these conditions didn't deter Qin Fang. Upon entering the forest, while not traveling with the military teams, he promptly identified the region where Tang Cheng's squad went missing.

Tang Cheng's disappearance was no trivial matter.

Qin Fang's rescue mission wasn't just known to Tang Feifei; the entire Tang Family was aware. They fully supported him.

In fact, the family seemed more confident in Qin Fang than in anyone else…

Why?

For one, Qin Fang practiced martial arts and possessed extraordinary combat abilities. This was something already recognized by Old Master Tang's personal guard.

Secondly, Qin Fang's gunmanship was exemplary, something even Tang Feifei's second uncle, Tang Yongming, acknowledged. He'd once entertained the idea of recruiting Qin Fang as a professional sniper for the military.

With these two strengths combined, the Tang Family had every reason to trust Qin Fang completely.

Thus, with their backing, Qin Fang quickly arrived at the border. No one hindered him, and he easily crossed into Anlang. He'd been briefed on Tang Cheng's last known location and only needed to track his trail from there…

Navigator locked in, Qin Fang darted through the forest at a breakneck pace. His agility surged to its limit, making him appear as nimble as a monkey and as swift as a jaguar.

Within mere hours, he'd covered over 100 kilometers with ease.

In such a dense and sprawling forest, this was no small feat. On open ground, if Qin Fang went all-out, he could traverse several hundred kilometers within the same timeframe—possibly faster than a car.

However, such speed was too extraordinary to display openly, leaving him no opportunity to showcase it…

In the forest, though, Qin Fang could fully unleash his potential!

"Ah, too bad I haven't mastered any light-body techniques..."

Even so, Qin Fang couldn't help but lament as he dashed at full speed. He thought of Monk Wukong.

If Qin Fang possessed the Reed Crossing River Technique, he could leap between treetops and move as if walking on flat ground—achieving truly mind-blowing speeds.

"Someone's there..."

Qin Fang didn't have much time to dwell on regrets. A faint noise caught his attention. Instantly, his rapid motion ceased as he morphed into a spiraling gust of wind. His legs lightly tapped a stout tree trunk a few times before he darted up several meters, hidden amongst dense foliage…

Yet, his sharp eyes scanned the direction of the sound intently, determined to find its source.

This forest wasn't as tranquil as it appeared—it concealed countless dangers...

Among its shadows lurked locals of Anlang, drug traffickers passing through, heavily armed terrorists, and the special forces teams led by Tang Cheng…

Additionally, rescue squads from Ninghai and Jincheng's military districts had likely entered as well.

With so many parties mingling in the dense forest, chaos was inevitable. Encounters could quickly spark violent gunfights.

Qin Fang, being a lone operator, had little trouble ensuring his personal safety. However, unless necessary, his priority was to locate Tang Cheng as quickly as possible. All other issues could wait for now. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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