"Stop them!" Su Ting gave the order, and everyone immediately rushed out.

Upon realizing they were surrounded, the lead enemy hastily drew his pistol to retaliate, but it was too late. Li Jie pounced first, knocking the man to the ground. The other team members then subdued the remaining men.

Su Ting quickly stepped forward and crouched down to examine the captured enemies. One of the young men looked flustered, clearly experiencing this for the first time. Su Ting stared at him coldly and demanded sharply, "Speak, where are your accomplices?"

The young man trembled and stammered, "Don't...don't kill me! I'll tell you everything! Our accomplices are hiding in a small cave, preparing to launch an attack..."

"What's the exact location?" Su Ting pressed on.

The young man stammered out a coordinate, which Lin Zhi immediately wrote down.

Su Ting stood up, his gaze sweeping over everyone. "Excellent, we have located the enemy's hiding place. Now, set off immediately for that cave and wipe them all out!"

The team quickly adjusted their formation and advanced in the designated direction. A tense yet expectant atmosphere filled the air; everyone knew a fierce battle was about to unfold.

Just as they were preparing to set off, a piercing scream suddenly broke the brief silence from afar. "Help! Help!"

The group exchanged glances. Su Ting frowned and whispered to Li Jie, "Go and see what's going on. Be careful."

Li Jie nodded and led several team members to move silently toward the source of the sound.

A moment later, they returned, their faces showing shock. "Captain, there's a girl there. She said she's from a nearby village and was being chased. She said the people were very fierce, and it seems they're in cahoots with the enemy we're looking for."

Chapter 378 Swift Action

Su Ting frowned and looked at Li Jie: "Is she safe now?"

"Yes, Captain. We've brought her to a safe place; she's out of danger for now," Li Jie replied.

"Bring her here," Su Ting commanded in a deep voice.

Li Jie nodded and turned to leave. A short while later, he returned to the group with a young girl.

The girl was about seventeen or eighteen years old, pale-faced, dressed in simple peasant clothes, and her eyes were filled with fear and unease.

"Who are you?" The girl's voice trembled as her gaze darted among the crowd.

Su Ting stepped forward and said in a calm but firm tone, "We are soldiers, here specifically to crack down on criminals. Don't be afraid, we will protect you."

The girl relaxed a little, but was still nervous.

“They…they are bad people, they’ve been harassing our village. I went out to gather herbs today and that’s when I ran into them…” she said, her voice choked with emotion.

"What else did they say when they were chasing you?" Lin Zhi asked with concern.

The girl lowered her head and thought for a moment, then said in a weak voice.

"They seemed to mention attacking some base, but I don't know the specifics. I only heard one of them mention a cave, saying that there were many of their accomplices there."

Su Ting's eyes lit up, and he turned to his team members: "Is the cave she mentioned the same location as the coordinates we just got?"

Li Jie nodded in agreement, "Very likely, we should go there immediately."

The girl became even more frightened after hearing this, "Will they come back for revenge?"

"Don't worry, little girl. As long as we act quickly, we can wipe them all out."

Su Ting comforted them, then turned to the other team members, "Let's get ready to go. Time is precious; we can't let them have another chance to escape!"

The team members responded immediately, quickly organized their equipment, and prepared to move forward again.

At this moment, Lin Zhi stepped forward and whispered to Su Ting, "Captain, what should we do with that girl? Do we need to leave someone to protect her?"

Su Ting pondered for a moment, then looked at Li Jie: "You leave some men behind to escort her back to the village and ensure the safety of the villagers. The rest of you come with me to eliminate the enemy."

"Understood, Captain!" Li Jie nodded in agreement, then turned to his team members and instructed, "You stay with me to protect this girl and ensure the village is not harmed."

"Thank you!" A hint of gratitude flashed in the girl's eyes.

Seeing that Li Jie had led a few team members to stay behind, Su Ting felt somewhat relieved and then led the remaining team to continue forward.

Along the way, the path became increasingly rugged, but everyone worked together seamlessly, helping each other overcome various obstacles.

A tense and oppressive atmosphere filled the air; everyone knew that the upcoming battle would be extremely difficult.

After a difficult trek, Su Ting and his team finally reached the jungle area near the cave.

The dense trees and complex terrain here are ideal for stealth and concealment. Su Ting ordered all team members to stop and rest for a while to prepare for the final battle.

Just then, Lin Zhi suddenly discovered a hidden path leading towards the cave. "Captain, there's a shortcut here that allows us to get behind the enemy and launch an attack."

Su Ting glanced at the map and nodded slightly. "Okay, everyone proceed according to the original plan, using this small path to flank them. Remember, maintain radio silence and do not expose yourselves."

The team split into two groups. Su Ting personally led one group to flank the enemy from behind, while Lin Zhi led another group to launch a frontal assault. After agreeing on a signal to coordinate their actions, both sides proceeded separately.

In the dense forest shrouded in night, moonlight cast dappled shadows through the branches and leaves, adding an air of mystery to the battle that was about to unfold.

Su Ting and his team carefully made their way through dense vegetation, gradually approaching their designated target location. When they saw the faint glow of fire in the distance, they knew they were not far from the enemy's hiding place…

Suddenly, the silence of the forest was broken by a commotion—signs that the enemy was talking and preparing to attack.

Su Ting signaled his men to halt their advance and wait quietly in the shadows for the opportune moment to strike.

At the same time, he pressed a button on the walkie-talkie, producing a soft click as a signal to launch the attack.

Chapter 379 The Signal Has Been Sent

Lin Zhi and his team had quietly approached the entrance to the cave.

By the dim moonlight, they saw several criminals sitting around a campfire chatting, and the atmosphere seemed somewhat relaxed.

"Captain, signal sent." Lin Zhi whispered into the walkie-talkie, then signaled to his team members to prepare for the assault.

Su Ting received the signal and nodded slightly, "Prepare for action."

At that moment, an enemy in the distance suddenly stood up and stretched: "I'm really tired today. Let's discuss attacking the base later."

The other man chuckled, "What's the rush? Enjoy yourself for a bit first."

Just as the group was about to continue their chat, a muffled thud ripped through the night sky.

Immediately afterwards, several black figures leaped out of the bushes like ghosts, rushing straight towards the unsuspecting enemy.

The first to react was the man standing on the outermost edge, who shouted, "An ambush!"

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Zhi cleanly and swiftly slit his throat with his dagger. The remaining thugs were thrown into chaos, grabbing their weapons in an attempt to resist.

Almost at the same moment, Su Ting's squad also launched an attack from the other side.

They quickly spread out behind the enemy lines, defeating their opponents one by one with precise and deadly moves.

Soon, the battle reached a fever pitch, and the air was thick with the smell of blood and gunpowder.

Suddenly, more footsteps came from inside the cave.

"Oh no, they seem to have spotted us!" Li Ming shouted nervously.

It turned out that the noise had not only alerted the external security personnel, but also raised the vigilance of the enemies hiding inside.

Su Ting quickly made a decision: "Lin Zhi, you take a group to guard the outside and prevent anyone from escaping or sending reinforcements; the rest of us will go in and clear out the remaining enemies."

"Understood!" After a brief exchange of opinions, the two began to deploy their respective battle plans.

The scene inside the cave shocked everyone.

There were far more enemies hidden here than expected! The cramped space was filled with various weapons, equipment, and supplies, clearly a meticulously constructed secret base.

Seeing this, even the previously calm and organized team members couldn't help but feel anxious: if they couldn't get rid of these people quickly...

Just as everyone was preparing to make a desperate attempt, a clear female voice rang out: "Don't move! You're surrounded!"

As the words fell, a group of figures dressed in military uniforms and carrying rifles and cannons slowly came into view.

It turns out that the soldiers who had escorted the girl home earlier rushed to provide support after learning of the potential threat in the area!

With the help of these reinforcements, the situation, which had been hanging by a thread, was immediately reversed.

Faced with the powerful offensive from both sides, the few remaining bandits quickly lost their will to resist and ultimately chose to surrender.

The battle was finally over. Looking at the prisoners lying on the ground groaning in pain, Su Ting let out a long sigh of relief.

"Thanks to your timely arrival, we are very grateful for your help this time," he said, expressing his gratitude to his comrades who came to his aid.

"We chased after her to help because we were worried about her safety, but we didn't expect to actually encounter this situation."

The young woman stood to the side with a relieved smile, saying, "Thank you so much for everyone's help..."

Seeing this heartwarming scene before them, everyone who had endured the ravages of war felt a deep sense of peace. However, just as they were preparing to return, Su Ting noticed something that seemed to be hiding not far away.

"Wait a minute, have you heard any strange noises?" He became alert and ordered the other team members to stop advancing and listen quietly to the surrounding sounds.

A moment later, sure enough, another faint but clearly audible sound came. It was as if someone was stealthily approaching from the shadows...

"Watch out! It could be an enemy ambush!" A sharp-eyed team member was the first to spot the unusual movement in the bushes and immediately alerted everyone to be on high alert.

Chapter 380 Threat in the Shadows

Su Ting tightened his grip on the gun, his gaze sharp as a hawk's.

He signaled his team members to spread out, find cover, and prepare for a possible ambush. In the darkness, apart from the occasional faint sound, all was silent.

"Everyone stay alert and remain concealed," Su Ting commanded in a low voice, loud enough for all team members to hear. "Report anything unusual immediately."

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