Miss Lan was even more annoyed, just about to launch a second attack when Lin Chuan spoke up: "Enough, stop it."

Only then did Miss Lan angrily stomp her foot: "He provoked me."

Lin Chuan took a Desert Eagle and also selected a rifle, leading the group out of the armory.

Everyone was fully armed. For the members of Dark Soldier, they were proficient in using any weapon and well-versed in various combat skills. Depending on the situation, their weapon pairing was different. Thus, the requirements for warriors were very high.

In situations that required charging into enemy lines, Hema could take a rifle and be the bravest warrior, charging at the front. When it's time to defend, he could handle a cannon and become a fortress-like bulwark.

Members of Dark Soldier could become army warriors, air force pilots, or even submarine warriors in the navy. Their skills were varied and they were adept at using various vehicles and operating aircraft.

Lin Chuan glanced at everyone and said, "Is everyone ready?"

"Ready." The four nodded in unison, standing in a row.

"Very good." Lin Chuan looked at them and said, "This operation is no small matter, so we must stay alert at all times. Also. If we run into trouble, you know what the result will be!"

"Understood." The four's expressions turned solemn.

Each person deeply understood their own identity, and their origin in Beijing meant they were no ordinary people. Thus, even if they were to die in this vast desert, there might not even be anyone to retrieve their bodies. Dying in a foreign land is the most lamentable fate, because your own country will not acknowledge your existence, nor will the enemy bury you.

"No need for further words, let's move out!" Lin Chuan waved his hand.

The Afghan government forces provided an American-made Hummer H1, a four-door standard Hummer with a hardtop that could be retracted. Furthermore, after modifications, a Browning heavy machine gun was welded on top of the Hummer, with ammunition hung on it and a position in the back control room for one person to operate the weapon.

Miss Lan was the first to climb into the driver's seat, facing this massive beast which to a slender girl seemed like a wild predator. Not just any woman, but even an ordinary man might find it hard to control, yet this girl charged up eagerly, ready to command the vehicle.

Lin Chuan then took the passenger seat, while Hema and Xiao Han hopped into the back seats. Old Niu, being a bulky man, found it rather cramped inside the cabin. So, he simply climbed into the weapon control room. All alone in the back room, he was handling the heavy machine gun as though he was caressing a beautiful girl, his face blooming with a tender smile.

"Look at Old Niu," Xiao Han laughed, "That gun is like his wife."

"Old Niu loves heavy weapons; you know that," Hema spoke while picking his teeth with a toothpick, munching on an American can of beef on the side.

The vehicle traveled across the endless Gobi Desert.

Behind them, dust and sand were thrown up into the air.

......

Just after Lin Chuan and his team departed from the Afghan military base, deep in the domestic military base in northwestern China, the news had already been spread.

"Lin Chuan dares to go to Afghanistan?" A man in General's uniform with a hook-nosed said. He was the current head of the Chen family and the Commander of the western border military region. Someone had killed his nephew, and how could he not seek revenge? Moreover, many people didn't know that this nephew was actually his son.

"General, what should we do this time?" A man in military uniform quickly asked.

"This time he dares to come, we'll make sure he never returns," the hook-nosed man gritted his teeth and said.

"They are going to rescue Huang Hui this time," the man in military attire quickly said: "I think we should tell the Americans about this information. Using their hands to kill our enemy, we might be able to do it without expending any of our troops. Last time they killed several of our Poison Scorpion members, this time it's time for Dark Soldier to be completely wiped out."

"Yes!" the hook-nosed man nodded, saying, "Immediately pass this information secretly to the US military, and let them figure out a way to eliminate these guys."

"Yes!" the military-clad man nodded, smiling, "Even if they can't wipe them out, the blow to Dark Soldier this time will definitely be severe."

"Haha..." the hook-nosed man burst out laughing, "I can finally take revenge for my nephew, and also teach that old Chen Zhenguo a lesson."

"General, if Dark Soldier is completely wiped out, that's not just a small lesson," the military uniformed man grinned broadly: "For that old man, this would be a severe blow. Given his temper, he might just drop dead when he hears the news."

"That would be best!" the hook-nosed man sneered: "If it wasn't for that old man, why would I be banished to this godforsaken place?"

"General, you will soon be called back," the man in military uniform spoke cheerfully: "How can the republic do without a brilliant and courageous general like you?"

"Haha…" the hook-nosed man burst into laughter again.

......

At a US military base, a mysterious piece of information breached into the American military's satellite signal. The US military communications operator immediately intercepted it. After examining the information, he immediately took the signal source to his superior.

The communications operator's superior, a colonel with a beard, looked at the intelligence, puzzled.

"Search according to the opponent's intelligence," the colonel ordered, "First determine the accuracy of this information. Have you determined where this information was transmitted from?"

"Colonel, I can't confirm," the communications operator shook his head.

"First, let's verify the authenticity of this intelligence," the Colonel spoke up.

"Yes, sir!" the signal soldier nodded.

Following the clues provided in the intelligence and after requesting approval from superiors, they then utilized spy satellites deployed by the United States in space. The satellites, with high precision set by the Americans in space, could precisely detect any living organisms within a two-meter range on the ground.

After a survey with the spy satellite, they immediately noticed the tricky movement of Lin Chuan and his team on the ground. Seeing this, the signal soldier hurriedly rushed out.

Soon, they realized the severity of the situation.

"What?" Jackson, the person in charge at the U.S. military base, furrowed his brows and said, "Five Dark Soldiers are heading towards us?"

"Yes," the Colonel immediately nodded and said, "Jackson, we must find a way to stop them."

"It's Lin Chuan," Jackson smiled.

"Are they here to rescue their comrades?" the Colonel quickly asked.

"You could guess as much with your toes," Jackson smiled sinisterly. "This is a good opportunity."

"Jackson, what do you want to do?" the Colonel asked curiously.

"Where are their comrades being held now?" Jackson asked.

"In Anersen Prison, about 150 kilometers from here," the Colonel said. "I guess they are definitely heading to Anersen Prison."

"Then let's find a way to intercept them," Jackson's mouth twisted into a chilling smile.

Stephen immediately said, "Jackson, let me go."

"I know you've been itching to go," Jackson smiled. "This time Lin Chuan is unprepared, so you can catch him off guard. It would be best to capture them all alive, but of course, if you bring back corpses, I believe the Congress won't fuss over it!"

"Haha!" Stephen laughed heartily. "I've been looking forward to this for a long time. Last time I lost to Lin Chuan, but I believe this time I definitely won't lose to him."

"I'll give you a hundred men," Jackson smiled. "If you lose, don't come back to see me."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely impress you," Stephen grinned.

Afterwards, Stephen immediately took his team to intercept Lin Chuan in the desert.

Along the way, things went smoothly for Lin Chuan and his team. From the military base in Afghanistan to Anersen Prison was about 230 kilometers—a distance that wasn't too long but not too short either, taking roughly three hours. Mainly because a part of the route was tough to navigate.

"We're approaching the U.S. military base soon," Miss Lan spoke up.

"They probably don't know we're coming," Lin Chuan smiled. "So, don't be scared, just drive past them."

"I'm worried they might spot us," Miss Lan smiled back.

"We're a good thirty kilometers away from them," Lin Chuan glanced at the car's navigation device.

Suddenly, Old Niu shouted, "Bad news, there's the U.S. military, there's the U.S. military!"

At that moment, a black fireball in the sky was rushing towards them.

"Jump out of the car!" Lin Chuan suddenly shouted.

Miss Lan slammed on the brakes, then pushed open the car door and quickly rolled out of the car. In just three seconds, all five people in the car, with their agile skills and eerie speed, jumped out. Right after they landed, the vehicle was immediately hit by a rocket.

Boom...

A loud explosion, and the Humvee was instantly engulfed in a huge flame. Lin Chuan and the others were sprawled on the ground, not daring to lift their heads. Only after the aftermath of the explosion did Lin Chuan quickly raise his head to scan the surroundings.

The group appeared very alert.

"What... What happened?" Miss Lan hurriedly asked.

"We've been ambushed!" Lin Chuan said alertly.

Old Niu quickly said, "Captain, there's a troop of U.S. soldiers at two o'clock."

"Damn, let's fight them!" Hema roared furiously. This northern man had enormous strength and was stubborn to the core, especially so on the battlefield. Clenching his teeth, he said, "Captain, you take the guys and retreat first. Let me handle this."

"No," Lin Chuan shook his head. "We've been ambushed; fighting them head-on is suicide."

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