He was so persuasive that he actually practiced extraordinary

A few minutes later, Zhang Beixing, Li Erniu, and Xu Tianlong had all changed clothes and disguised themselves.

Zhang Beixing still looked like "Chief Zaka," while Li Erniu and Xu Tianlong were dressed up as terrorists, with a fierce look on their faces.

All three men had their weapons loaded and grenades hanging from their waists, trying their best to look "fully armed" and fit the image of terrorists.

Yang Rui looked at the three men's attire, nodded in satisfaction, then stepped forward and solemnly instructed them:

"Our Jiaolong Squad will be lying in ambush on the outskirts of the town. If you encounter danger or need support, use the sound of your AUG rifles as a signal. As soon as we hear the signal, we will break through the defenses and rush to your aid. Please be careful and do not act rashly."

He paused, then added, "Furthermore, according to our previous intelligence, there are likely more than just Deng Mei in the hostage camp; there are also many civilians from other countries being held there. If the situation allows, we hope you can rescue as many people as possible, since they are all innocent lives."

Although the words were not finished, the meaning was already quite clear.

Zhang Beixing understood Yang Rui's thoughts. He nodded solemnly and said, "Don't worry, I understand what you mean. I will do my best. As long as there is an opportunity, I will definitely not stand idly by and watch innocent people be harmed."

After speaking, Zhang Beixing immediately abandoned his usual flippancy and casualness. His eyes sharpened, and his entire demeanor underwent a dramatic transformation. A stern and authoritative aura slowly emanated from him, as if he had truly transformed into the ruthless and fearsome leader of a terrorist organization. If the team members present hadn't known his true identity, they might have genuinely thought they had encountered Zaka himself, instinctively feeling a sense of awe.

Zhang Beixing, his face grim, turned and glanced at Li Erniu and Xu Tianlong beside him. Seeing this, the two immediately understood his meaning, straightening their backs, puffing out their chests, their faces displaying a fierce and menacing look, their eyes icy, exuding an aura of unapproachability, perfectly playing the role of "bodyguards."

Zhang Beixing cleared his throat and tried to give the command in the Ivian language he had just learned: "*tu hànhng!" (Start the operation!)

Upon hearing this, Li Erniu was stunned. He scratched his head and asked with a puzzled look, "Team Leader Zhang, what did you mean? I didn't understand." He was usually in charge of fire support and knew nothing about foreign languages, so he was naturally confused when he heard unfamiliar language.

Xu Tianlong, standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh. He patted Li Erniu on the shoulder and said, "Do you even need to guess? It definitely means 'departure'! Didn't you see that Captain Zhang is already preparing to move forward?"

"Oh, I see!" Li Erniu suddenly realized. His eyes widened immediately, turning fierce and glaring like a bull about to erupt. He said, "Captain Zhang, I understand! But when we get to the town, we don't speak Ivia. What if we encounter terrorists who question us?"

Looking at Li Erniu's appearance, Zhang Beixing couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. Now, wearing the face of Chief Zaka, his laugh inexplicably gave off a sinister and terrifying feeling. He said, "If you can't talk, then don't talk. Just play dumb. If anyone dares to ask any more questions, just 'kill' them with your eyes and let them know you're not to be trifled with. Remember, we are now the 'leader' and 'bodyguards,' we can't lose in terms of presence."

"Yes! I understand!" Li Erniu replied immediately, his eyes becoming even fiercer, as if he was about to rush up and fight someone to the death.

Zhang Beixing shook his head helplessly, rubbed his forehead, and thought to himself: This Erniu, sometimes he really is honest. He took a deep breath and said, "Alright, stop standing there, let's go!"

After speaking, he took the lead and walked forward, with Li Erniu and Xu Tianlong following closely behind. The three of them headed towards the town of Basem. The team members behind them, as planned, began setting up concealed fortifications on the outskirts of the town, ready to provide support at any time.

Basem was originally just an ordinary folk town in Ivia. Most of its residents made a living through farming and handicrafts; while not wealthy, they lived a peaceful and contented life. The houses in the town were in typical Middle Eastern style, with white walls and blue roofs, and tall date palm trees lined the streets. The town was always filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.

But just a few days ago, all of that was shattered. A group of armed men calling themselves "Zaka" suddenly stormed into the town. Armed with weapons, they burned, killed, and looted everywhere, turning this once peaceful and beautiful town into a living hell in an instant.

The terrorists first seized control of the town's entrances and exits, then searched house to house. They killed all the men who resisted and drove the unarmed civilians like livestock. Next, they drove the elderly and children out of the town, leaving them to fend for themselves in the desolate desert. Finally, they left only a small number of young women in the town, forcing them to cook, do laundry, and even satisfy the terrorists' lust. Any woman who resisted was met with beatings, verbal abuse, and even brutal murder. Now, the town has long lost its former vitality, leaving only desolation and fear.

The Zakat organization turned this town into a temporary base, where they stockpiled weapons and ammunition, held hostages, and even set up a makeshift hostage camp in the town square. At the town's entrance, five or six terrorists wearing black headscarves and masks patrolled back and forth. Each carried an AK-47 assault rifle, their eyes warily scanning the surroundings, fearing a surprise attack.

The AK-47 assault rifle was developed in the Soviet Union in 1947, and its full name is the "Model 1947 Kalashnikov Rifle". The greatest advantages of this rifle are its simple and robust design, durability, and considerable power, allowing it to function effectively even in harsh environments. Because of these advantages, it has always been a favorite weapon of armed groups around the world, almost becoming a symbol of "villainous" weaponry, and is hailed as the world's most famous "villain's gun".

Although the AK-47 has been gradually phased out by regular armies around the world, it is still widely used in some war-torn regions and by terrorist organizations. It is said that Russia still has over 100,000 AK-47s in its arsenal, demonstrating its "alluring" performance. Zhang Beixing, along with Li Erniu and Xu Tianlong, cautiously approached the entrance to the town. When they were still several hundred meters away, he stopped and observed the surroundings. He knew that once they entered the town, there would be no turning back; they had to clear the patrolling soldiers at the entrance to clear obstacles for their subsequent actions and also to avoid being blocked during their retreat.

Zhang Beixing immediately gestured to Li Erniu and Xu Tianlong, signaling them to take out the two scouts on the high-rise building first. Li Erniu and Xu Tianlong understood immediately. They each found a concealed cover and set up their AUG rifles. Both rifles were equipped with silencers, allowing them to kill enemies silently.

"Pfft! Pfft!"

Two muffled gunshots rang out in the air, so faint they were almost carried away by the wind. The two scouts on the high-rise didn't even have time to react before they fell to the ground, their bodies tumbling down the building and landing in the grass, unnoticed by anyone.

After eliminating the scouts, Zhang Beixing led the two men forward, slowly approaching the town gate. The four terrorists at the gate quickly spotted them, and upon seeing their "leader" arrive in person, they immediately lowered their weapons and came to greet them.

"Chief!" "Chief! What brings you here?"

One of the terrorists, with a fawning smile, spoke respectfully. But he quickly sensed something was amiss and asked suspiciously, "Boss, weren't you always in the command post in the city? When did you leave? We were patrolling the gate the whole time and didn't notice you go out." His tone carried a hint of curiosity, and a barely perceptible wariness.

Zhang Beixing thought to himself, "Luckily, I was prepared." He immediately spoke, replying in fluent Ivia, even deliberately imitating Chief Zaka's slightly rustic priestly accent: "Shh, keep your voice down. I left town through a secret passage behind the town. It's a secret, don't tell anyone, understand?" As he spoke, he glanced around mysteriously, as if he really had some unspeakable secret.

The four terrorists were stunned, clearly not expecting their leader to have dug a secret tunnel. Before they could ponder why their leader would keep it a secret from them, Zhang Beixing spoke again: "My dear soldiers, you have worked hard. Everything we are doing now is for the peace and a better life in Ivia. Your families will be proud of you in the future."

Although these words sounded hollow, they were extremely persuasive to these brainwashed terrorists. The four terrorists were immediately embarrassed by their leader's "praise," and they all put their AK-47s on the ground, stood at attention, and saluted, with proud expressions on their faces.

Just then, Zhang Beixing gave Li Erniu and Xu Tianlong a wink. The two immediately understood, rushed forward, grabbed the necks of the two terrorists, and twisted them forcefully. With two crisp "crack" sounds, the two terrorists fell to the ground without even uttering a sound, instantly losing their lives.

The remaining two terrorists were utterly horrified. Their eyes widened as they stared at the scene before them, their faces filled with fear and confusion. One of them asked in a trembling voice, "Leader, why...why are you killing us? We've always been loyal to you, we've never betrayed you!"

Another person quickly chimed in, "Yes, leader! We won't tell anyone your secret, please let us go!" As he spoke, he tried to back away, attempting to escape.

Zhang Beixing gave them no chance. He acted instantly, his movements as fast as lightning. He reached out and grabbed the wrists of the two terrorists, then twisted their arms with a sharp force. Immediately after, he delivered a knee strike, slamming it into their chests. The two terrorists screamed, coughing up blood, and collapsed to the ground, convulsing a few times before going still.

Until their dying moments, both terrorists believed that they were cruelly abandoned and killed by their leader because they had stumbled upon his "secret." Their eyes were wide open, their faces filled with resentment and confusion; they died with their eyes wide open, unable to rest in peace.

After dealing with the patrolmen at the entrance, Li Erniu and Xu Tianlong immediately dragged the body into the nearby bushes to hide it, preventing it from being discovered by other terrorists. The Jiaolong Commando members, following not far behind, also sprang into action. Zhang Tiande and Zhang Yingying quickly changed into terrorist clothing, put on masks, and disguised themselves as patrolmen, standing guard at the town entrance to provide cover for Zhang Beixing and his companions.

After exchanging gestures to confirm everything was alright, Zhang Beixing, along with Li Erniu and Xu Tianlong, swaggered into the town. He thought to himself: Rescuing hostages requires sneaking in? Heh, I'm "Chief Zaka" now, who am I afraid of? Being low-key? Forget about it!

According to prior intelligence, the hostage camp was located in the town center square, where Deng Mei, a Chinese citizen whom the joint operations team was tasked with rescuing, was also being held. Zhang Beixing's plan was to first enter the square as the "leader" to ascertain the layout and security of the hostage camp, and then look for an opportunity to rescue Deng Mei and the other innocent hostages.

The three walked towards the square, encountering numerous patrolling Zaka soldiers along the way. Upon seeing their "leader" arrive in person, the soldiers stopped, bowed, and repeatedly addressed him as "Leader," their eyes filled with awe and reverence. Clearly, Zaka held immense prestige among these terrorists.

Zhang Beixing nodded in response while discreetly observing his surroundings. He discovered that the number of terrorists in the town was greater than he had imagined, and that checkpoints were set up at every intersection, making the defenses extremely tight. At the same time, he was secretly alarmed by the cohesion of these terrorists—although they were a motley crew, they appeared unusually united under the intimidation of their leader.

They were almost at the town center square, only a few dozen meters from the hostage camp. Everything was going smoothly without arousing any suspicion. Zhang Beixing breathed a slight sigh of relief. Just a little closer and he would be able to see the specific situation of the hostage camp.

Just then, a white female mercenary with short, wavy blonde hair emerged from a nearby house. She was dressed in black combat gear, tall and slender, with sharp, piercing eyes. She carried a Desert Eagle pistol and had a military dagger at her waist. Upon seeing Zhang Beixing, she paused for a moment, then quickly stepped forward and suddenly blocked his path! (End of Chapter)