Chapter 660: Chapter 686: A New Discovery
“Yes, President, our people have suffered casualties, and we are not yet certain about the specific extent of the losses. We can infer that Xu Qigang has already led his team to withdraw, but as to where they’ve retreated, I am still tracking them.” Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn ɴovᴇl(ꜰ)ir(e).nᴇt
Qin Yue’s tracking skills are unparalleled in the Southern regions, and with so many clues left at the scene, he was bound to find them.
“How confident are you in your tracking?”
In serious moments, the typically concise and fluent Qin Yue paused for several seconds on the satellite phone, likely further confirming the situation on-site. The anxious hearts of the communications staff were in their throats.
Qin Yue always brimmed with audacity, acting with boldness and decisiveness. The fact that he hesitated for so long surely meant he had no certainty. It reminded them of that time in the Southern Border Rescue Field, where he had not hesitated even if there was a mere one percent chance.
“How certain are you?” Su Jiang asked again.
“President, please hold on, we’ve just found something, our Captain went to check it out.” This time, it wasn’t Qin Yue speaking. The voice lacked Qin Yue’s calm breath and came in hurried gasps, like beating drums.
In the wintertime, the Siberian Plain’s climate is so severe it’s almost uninhabitable for humans.
The people in the communications center looked at one another, each seeing concern in the others’ eyes. Only Su Jiang remained composed, his hand holding the phone without a tremble.
He had absolute confidence in his people. Xu Qigang was one of his former subordinates. After two years in the Southern Border rescue operations, he knew Xu’s capabilities well.
“Damn it, Living Yama, I’m gonna curse your grandmother, do you have to be so blatant in taking advantage of me?” Qin Yue’s mixed voice of joy and anger came through the satellite phone, and everyone was immediately elated. They were also somewhat helpless – this Little Hooligan had always been lawless.
With so many senior commanders present, during such a tense and crucial moment, he still didn’t forget to curse.
“We have a new discovery.”
“Yes! In our ice layer investigation, we’ve just discovered a clue left by Xu Qigang, and the chance of locating him is one hundred percent.” Qin Yue’s voice tried to sound serious, but couldn’t hide the laughter. The clue he had just discovered turned out to be one left specifically for him by Living Yama. Anyone else would be unable to understand it. That bastard had clearly predicted Qin’s return, cunning as his grandmother.
“Proceed with full force to track and locate the rescue team. During the operation, you are permitted to take any necessary measures.”
“Yes!” Qin Yue’s voice was resonant and forceful, “We will be entering the core region of Country S, where all communication devices are under surveillance, from this moment on, the action team will cut off all communications for the next forty-eight hours.”
The satellite phone call was immediately ended, and without a word, everyone seamlessly moved from the communications center to the secret command center. After taking their seats, Su Jiang pointed to someone from the administration, “Analyze it!”
“Yes!” The young man stood up, holding a green folder with notes he had taken during the call. In just a few minutes, he had prepared a brief analysis report.
“The biggest question in Deputy Director Qin’s report just now is about the mercenaries. We all know about Country S. The operation and its objectives can also be inferred. But where did these mercenaries come from? Who are they commissioned by? What is their purpose? We don’t know any of this right now. I think we should get firsthand information.”
Touching his chin and with a serious expression, Su Jiang said, “Are you suggesting I make a trip to the North?”