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Claude did not directly answer Lu Ting's question, but changed the subject, "Commander Lu Ting, although there is some competition between us, perhaps we can find some common ground and carry out some beneficial cooperation."

"Of course," Lu Ting nodded, "As long as it's beneficial cooperation, I welcome it very much."

The conversation between the two came to an abrupt end at this point because other leaders of mercenary organizations came over and wanted to communicate with Lu Ting.

Lu Ting smiled and nodded, then turned and walked in another direction.

The climax of the dinner finally arrived, with people from all walks of life taking turns to give speeches or perform on stage.

Lu Ting also took this opportunity to temporarily get rid of Claudy's entanglement. He stood in the crowd and enjoyed the performance on the stage.

Suddenly, his eyes were attracted by a slender and pretty woman, who was wearing a light blue dress and looked particularly elegant and charming under the light.

Her singing voice was so melodious that it seemed to penetrate one's soul. Lu Ting could not help but be moved, and secretly admired in his heart: "What a talented and beautiful woman!"

Just as Lu Ting was immersed in this beautiful song, a familiar and rough voice sounded in his ears: "Haha! Commander Lu Ting, are you also fascinated by this song?"

Lu Ting turned around and saw martial arts master Li Qinglong standing beside him with a hearty smile on his face.

Li Qinglong was wearing a black martial arts uniform, looking energetic and imposing.

He is one of Lu Ting's good friends and a martial arts master with extraordinary strength. He has a very high reputation and status in the mercenary industry.

The two had fought side by side many times and faced countless difficulties and obstacles together, thus establishing a deep friendship and trust between them.

Seeing Li Qinglong appear, everyone present looked at him with awe and admiration.

On the day when the mercenary conference came to a successful conclusion, Lu Ting stood at the door of the luxurious conference center, looking at the gradually dispersing crowd, his heart filled with satisfaction and anticipation.

The Immortal Armed Mercenary Group's presentation received widespread acclaim, and the exchanges with other mercenary organizations were also fruitful. He took a deep breath of fresh air, feeling the joy of victory.

"Captain, we really shine this time!" Soap came over, patted Lu Ting on the shoulder, and said with a smile on his face.

Lu Ting looked back at him, a smug smile on his face, "Yes, this conference is of great significance to us. Not only did we demonstrate our strength, but we also made many new friends and broadened the path for future mission execution."

The group set out on the journey back to the base of the Immortal Armed Mercenary Group.

In the car, Lu Ting sat in a comfortable seat, closed his eyes and began to organize his thoughts. He needed to digest the information and materials collected during the conference and formulate subsequent action plans and cooperation plans.

After returning to the base, Lu Ting immediately called a meeting with his subordinates. He shared the gains from the conference and new cooperation opportunities with everyone and listened to their opinions and suggestions.

"Captain, I think we should strike while the iron is hot and get in touch with those organizations that are interested in cooperation as soon as possible." Yuri expressed his opinion.

Lu Ting nodded. "Yes, this is also my next work focus. We need to strengthen communication and exchanges with other organizations and strive to cooperate in more areas."

In the following days, Lu Ting was busy shuttling between various partners, conducting in-depth exchanges and discussing future cooperation directions and models.

At the same time, Lu Ting did not forget to keep in touch with his friends. He asked Li Qinglong some questions about martial arts, discussed the regional security situation with the chiefs of Kemis and Guawa, and discussed future business cooperation with Miss Qiao Anlu.

The atmosphere inside the Immortal Armed Mercenary Corps headquarters was extremely tense.

Lu Ting stood in front of the huge electronic map, his brows furrowed and his eyes sharp.

He ran his finger across the map, as if looking for some key breakthrough point.

Suddenly, the door of the command center was pushed open, and a communicator hurried in with an urgent document in his hand.

"Commander, we have received an urgent mission!" The communicator's voice trembled slightly.

Lu Ting turned around and shot a sharp look at the communicator: "What mission? Tell me!"

"Protecting an important person, Princess Aretha." The communicator handed over the documents, with a hint of uneasiness in his tone. "The details of the mission are confidential, but there is a high risk of revealing them."

Lu Ting took the document, glanced at it, and then took a deep breath. He knew that the importance of this mission was self-evident. He looked up at the clock on the wall. Time was running out and he had to act quickly.

"Assemble the troops immediately!" Lu Ting ordered.

Soon, the members of the Immortal Armed Mercenary Group rushed to the headquarters. Each of them had a serious and nervous look on their faces, as if they had already anticipated the difficult challenge that was about to come.

"Comrades, we have received an urgent mission." Lu Ting stood in front of the team, his voice firm and powerful.

"We have an important person to protect, Princess Aretha. The details of the mission are confidential, but I can tell you that the risk of this mission is extremely high. We need to do our best to ensure the princess's safety."

The atmosphere inside the Immortal Armed Mercenary Corps headquarters suddenly became extremely tense.

Team leader Lu Ting was standing in front of a huge tactical map. His eyes were firm and his facial lines were clear, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

He held an urgent mission document in his hand, and every word seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight.

When they heard the word "princess", the headquarters immediately exploded.

Soap whistled, Yuri and Xiaoqiang smiled at each other, Captain Qian stroked his beard, Nikolai and Sandy exchanged meaningful glances, and Curly looked eager to try.

The female mercenaries Ghost and Frost looked at each other in silence, but there was a determination gleam in their eyes.

Lu Ting glanced at the team members present and continued, "The details of the mission are highly confidential, but I can tell you that the risk of this mission is very high. We need to assemble the team quickly and make all preparations."

"High risk?" Soap grinned, "That would be even more fun!"

Yuri glared at him and said unhappily, "Soap, stop joking. This is a matter of national importance. We have to show our true abilities."

Lu Ting nodded and motioned for everyone to be quiet: "Yes, the importance of this mission is self-evident. Ghost, Frost, you are responsible for protecting the princess and ensuring her safety. The rest of you are responsible for peripheral security and be alert to any suspicious movements. Do you understand?"

"Understood!" The team members responded in unison, their voices firm and powerful.

Ghost and Frost smiled at each other. They were both outstanding female mercenaries and were full of confidence in the mission of protecting the princess.

They knew that this mission would be a double test of their strength and wisdom.

There was a low murmur in the team, but Lu Ting knew that these discussions did not mean that they lacked confidence. On the contrary, it was precisely because of their emphasis on the mission and their demands on themselves.

"Now, I will assign the tasks." Lu Ting continued. Lu Ting continued to deploy: "We will be divided into two groups, one group will be responsible for escorting the princess, and the other group will be responsible for reconnaissance and vigilance. Each group must maintain close contact and report the situation at any time. Do you understand?"

"I heard it clearly!" the team members answered in unison again.

"Remember, our mission is to protect the princess's safety. No matter what happens, she must not be harmed. Do you understand?"

"Understood!" the team members responded in unison.

After the deployment meeting, the team members returned to their posts and began to prepare for their work in an intense and orderly manner.

They checked their weapons, adjusted their equipment, and made sure they were in top condition.

Lu Ting stood in front of the window, watching the busy figures of the team members, his heart full of confidence.

The camp of the Immortal Armed Mercenaries is located in a rugged area.

Although the conditions are simple, this is already commonplace for mercenaries who often fight on the battlefield.

However, the environment here is obviously unacceptable for the distinguished guests who are about to arrive.

When Princess Aretha stepped out of the sedan accompanied by her butler, an unhappy expression immediately appeared on her face.

She looked around with a frown, as if every inch of land and every breath of air here was unbearable for her.

"Is this your camp?" The princess' tone was full of dissatisfaction and complaints. "How can people live in a place like this? Not to mention protecting me!"

Lu Ting came over when he heard the voice, with no expression on his face, as if he was already accustomed to the princess' complaints.

He glanced at the princess coldly, and then said, "Your Highness, if you can't stand the environment here, you can choose to leave. But please remember that our mission is to protect your safety, not to provide you with a comfortable residence."

The princess was choked by Lu Ting's words. She obviously didn't expect that this seemingly ordinary mercenary commander would dare to speak to her so rudely.

Her face became even uglier, but she did not choose to leave because she knew her safety was more important than comfort.

Seeing this, the attendant butler stepped forward to smooth things over: "Commander Lu, Her Royal Highness the Princess is just a little uncomfortable, please bear with us. We will definitely do our best to cooperate with you in your work."

Lu Ting nodded without saying anything more. He turned aside and began to check the equipment and weapons of his team members.

He knew that the importance of this mission was self-evident and any small mistake could lead to irreversible consequences. Therefore, he had to ensure that every detail was in place.

The princess looked at Lu Ting and his team members busy at work, and her dissatisfaction gradually dissipated.

She understood that although their attitude was a little cold, their professionalism and rigorous attitude made her feel at ease.

In a corner of the camp, Ghost and Frost were conducting the final equipment inspection and weapon debugging.

They are mercenaries responsible for the personal protection of the princess, so their mission is even more difficult. They must always be in top condition so that they can respond quickly in an emergency.

The princess walked towards them, looking curiously at the weapons in their hands and the equipment on their bodies.

She had never seen such advanced weapons and equipment, nor had she ever come into contact with such professional mercenaries. She couldn't help but feel a little respect and curiosity in her heart.

"Are you the ones responsible for protecting me?" asked the princess.

Ghost and Frost looked up at the princess and nodded.

They didn't say much because they knew that on the battlefield, words were superfluous and only actions could prove everything.

The princess looked at their serious and determined eyes, and her uneasiness was relieved a little.

She understood that although she was a princess, in this strange country, she had to rely on these mercenaries to return home safely.

At the same time, Lu Ting was also thinking about the next action plan alone. He reviewed past combat experiences and analyzed the possible risks and challenges.

Just then, a breeze blew through the camp, raising a cloud of dust.

The princess covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief, frowning. But Lu Ting seemed unaffected, still standing there, looking forward firmly.

Finally, the wind died down. Lu Ting turned around and shouted to the team members, "Let's go!"

His voice was firm and powerful, as if it could convey endless courage and confidence.

The team members responded and got ready to go. The princess also hurried to keep up with the team and started this journey full of unknowns and challenges.

As Lu Ting's order was issued, the headquarters immediately became busy. The team members quickly sorted out their equipment, adjusted their weapons, and prepared to meet the upcoming challenge.

Lu Ting stood there quietly, his eyes deep and determined. He knew that this mission would be a huge challenge, but they had to succeed. For honor and for faith, they had no choice.

Soon, the team members were ready. They were wearing camouflage uniforms, holding various advanced weapons and equipment, and their faces were filled with firm and confident smiles.

The Immortal Armed Mercenary Corps moved slowly forward in the morning mist, escorting an important person - Princess Aretha.

Lu Ting walked at the front of the team, his sharp eyes piercing through the mist, scanning the surroundings. Ghost and Frost followed closely beside the princess, always on guard.

At this moment, a figure hurried in. It was the liaison officer, holding a copy of the latest intelligence report.

"Captain, I just received intelligence," the liaison officer said hurriedly, "the princess's itinerary has been leaked, and she may be ambushed by unidentified mercenaries."

Lu Ting frowned: "Ambush? Is the source of the information reliable?"

"Absolutely reliable!" the liaison officer said affirmatively.

Lu Ting took a deep breath and said loudly: "Everyone, pay attention! We may encounter the enemy in advance. Everyone, be vigilant and prepare for battle!"

The team members' expressions immediately became nervous, but they were not at all panicked.

Suddenly, a burst of intense gunfire broke the tranquility of the early morning, with bullets coming from all directions. (End of this chapter)