The battle continued until noon. Although both sides suffered losses to varying degrees, Su Ting and his troops ultimately succeeded in holding their position. "Everyone did a great job, especially that counterattack just now!" Su Ting praised his tired but excited subordinates.

Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Jackson cautioned, "It's not over yet. The enemy won't give up. We should get some rest; things might get even fiercer tonight..."

Su Ting nodded and took a deep breath. "Jackson is right. Everyone should take this opportunity to rest and replenish their energy. There might be another tough battle tonight."

The recruits' faces showed some fatigue, but even more so, the joy and confidence of defeating the enemy. Su Ting walked among them, patted a few young soldiers on the shoulder, and said, "Well done! The first battle is always the hardest, but you performed admirably."

Chapter 653 Maintaining Formation

Chapter 653 Maintaining Formation

"Thank you, sir!" one of the recruits said excitedly, his eyes shining with gratitude.

Su Ting smiled, turned and walked towards the command post, contacting other detachments via walkie-talkie as he went. "Report casualties to all detachments, provide timely medical treatment to the wounded, and replenish ammunition. Tonight we need to concentrate even more and be ready to deal with any emergencies."

Jackson followed Su Ting into the tent, spread out the map, and began to study it carefully. "The enemy has clearly intensified their offensive this time, and we cannot let our guard down. In particular, those hiding places must be closely monitored by scouts."

“That’s what I think too,” Su Ting nodded in agreement. “And we also need to strengthen our defenses to minimize unnecessary casualties.”

Just then, a messenger ran in, panting, "Sir, Xiao Li sent a message that they have prepared new supplies and expect to deliver them before dusk."

“Very good, this is good news for us.” Su Ting smiled slightly. “Tell him that he must ensure the safe delivery of the supplies, as our victory is inseparable from logistical support.”

Jackson picked up the walkie-talkie and quickly changed the channel. "Xiao Li, when will the supplies arrive?"

"It'll be about an hour. I've already arranged for someone to escort it," came Xiao Li's voice, sounding somewhat hurried but extremely firm.

Su Ting glanced at the time, then looked up at Jackson, "Notify everyone to prepare to receive the supplies and ensure their safe storage."

"Understood." Jackson replied quickly, put down the walkie-talkie, and began assigning tasks, "First group to provide support, second group to keep watch, and third group to assist with the transport."

Just as everyone was busy preparing to receive the supplies, a sharp gunshot suddenly rang out in the distance. Su Ting frowned. "What's going on?"

The voice of a soldier on the front line came through the walkie-talkie: "Sir, a small group of enemies is trying to break through the defenses!"

"Reinforcements immediately!" Su Ting decisively ordered. "We absolutely cannot allow them to break through!"

Jackson quickly mobilized nearby reserve forces to support the front lines. Su Ting picked up a walkie-talkie and gave instructions to the frontline soldiers: "Stay calm, concentrate your firepower, and focus on striking the enemy leader."

The battle quickly intensified, with both sides exchanging fire. Su Ting closely monitored the situation via radio: "Left line, maintain formation! Right line, watch out for crossfire!"

Finally, in the fierce firefight, the enemy force was repelled. Su Ting let out a long sigh of relief, "Well done, everyone keep it up!"

Just as Su Ting and Jackson were discussing their next steps, the supply convoy led by Xiao Li finally arrived. The rumble of wheels echoed through the camp, as if bringing a glimmer of hope. Xiao Li jumped out of the vehicle and strode into the tent. "Sir, all the supplies have arrived!"

"That's wonderful!" Su Ting grasped Xiao Li's hand tightly, his gratitude overflowing. "You've done an excellent job."

"It's my duty, sir." Little Li smiled sheepishly. "Is there anything else I can do?"

"That's all for now. You should go and rest," Su Ting said. "The battle tonight will probably be quite intense, and everyone needs to recover their strength."

Chapter 654 Signal Gun

Chapter 654 Signal Gun

Xiao Li nodded, turned and walked out of the tent, leaving behind a tired but spirited figure.

As night fell, a tense atmosphere enveloped the entire camp. Su Ting and Jackson sat in the command post. After a moment of silence, Jackson broke the stillness: "Sir, how long do you think this battle will last?"

Su Ting pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "I don't know, but in any case, we must persevere. Only by holding this place can we ensure that more innocent lives are spared from the ravages of war."

Jackson nodded, his eyes resolute. "No matter what happens, we'll face it together."

At that moment, a voice came through the walkie-talkie, "Reporting, sir, everything is ready, and everyone is waiting for your instructions."

Su Ting stood up and gazed at the dark night sky ahead. "Then let's greet the new day together. No matter the outcome, we will do our best."

"Alright, everyone stay alert and ensure the supplies are safely stored," Su Ting said into the walkie-talkie, his voice steady and firm. As night deepened, the entire camp entered a state of readiness, the air thick with a tense yet expectant atmosphere.

Just then, a soldier rushed into the command post, "Sir, we've spotted suspicious individuals trying to approach the supply warehouse!"

Upon hearing this news, Su Ting's eyes immediately lit up. He quickly stood up and said in a low and serious tone, "Immediately increase patrols and stop any attempt at sabotage or theft! Jackson, let's go check out the situation together."

Jackson nodded, and the two quickly left the command post and headed towards the supply warehouse. On the way, they encountered the first patrol team members, whose captain gave a brief report: "Sir, the other side seems to have studied the defenses of our camp, and their actions are very stealthy. If we hadn't set up an infrared detection network beforehand, it would have been difficult to detect them."

Su Ting nodded slightly in agreement: "Very good. Continue to maintain this state of vigilance and do not overlook any clues."

As they approached the warehouse area, several dark figures could be clearly seen moving furtively. Seeing this, Jackson gently pulled the flare cable in his hand. Instantly, a beam of light pierced the night sky, shooting directly at the group of men in black. At the same time, a flurry of footsteps sounded all around – more guards were rushing over.

"Halt! Drop your weapons and surrender!" Su Ting shouted, waving his hands to signal his teammates to surround the enemy. Caught off guard by the bright light and the sudden encirclement, the uninvited guests were quickly subdued.

After a brief interrogation, it was learned that these were just petty thugs hired by some underground force to carry out sabotage activities. Having confirmed this, Su Ting ordered them to be temporarily detained pending further investigation.

"I didn't expect trouble to come knocking on our door so soon after we settled in." Afterwards, on the way to inspect the supply warehouse, Jackson sighed helplessly.

“There’s nothing we can do about it,” Su Ting comforted him. “At least now we know more clearly who’s eyeing this piece of meat and wants a bite.”

Just as the two men stepped into the warehouse, Xiao Li, who had been waiting there for some time, stepped forward to greet them: "Sir, all the goods have been inspected, and everything is normal."

Chapter 655 Counterattack

Chapter 655 Counterattack

Seeing Xiao Li's conscientious attitude, Su Ting felt very gratified. "Thank you for your hard work, Xiao Li." He patted the young man on the shoulder, "However, from now on, we must be even more careful about safety."

"Understood, sir." Xiao Li nodded in agreement, then added, "I suspect those guys will come looking for trouble again."

“Hmm…” Su Ting pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled, “This gives us a chance to counterattack.”

"A counterattack?" Upon hearing this suggestion, even the usually calm and rational Jackson showed a hint of interest.

“That’s right,” Su Ting said mysteriously, “If we can use this opportunity to lure the enemy deep into our territory…”

Just as the three were getting more and more into their discussion, a faint sound came from afar once again. Su Ting raised an eyebrow. "It seems the enemy is more impatient than we thought."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Jackson gripped his gun tightly, his eyes filled with determination. "Let's move now!"

Thus, under the cover of night, a meticulously planned counterattack unfolded...

At this very moment, in the darkness outside the command center, pairs of vigilant eyes were fixed on the front, as if a storm of attacks was about to break out at any second. Su Ting stood at the forefront, his voice echoing in the wind, "Are you ready? Proceed according to plan. Make them pay the price!"

"Yes, sir!" the men replied in unison, ready to go.

Immediately afterward, a report came through the walkie-talkie: "The enemy is approaching the designated position. Please provide instructions."

"Activate the first stage of the trap," Su Ting commanded, a faint smile on his face.

"Yes, sir!" The scouts responded swiftly, and almost simultaneously, a series of flashbangs exploded at the designated locations, illuminating the surroundings as if it were daytime. The sudden burst of light threw the approaching enemies into chaos; they frantically sought cover, but were quickly spotted one by one by the guards hidden in the shadows.

Su Ting and Jackson exchanged a glance, and the two quickly led their team forward silently. Meanwhile, in the woods outside the camp, a dense network of traps had been laid. These traps included various improvised explosive devices and concealed infrared cameras, constantly monitoring every possible point of attack.

"Jackson, take a small team and circle around behind them to give them a surprise," Su Ting whispered, a hint of excitement in his voice.

“No problem, sir.” Jackson nodded, quickly splitting off a small team, who quietly left the group and crept towards the other side.

Just then, panicked voices suddenly came through the enemy's communication channel: "We've been tricked! Retreat!"

"Too late!" Su Ting sneered as he ordered through his headset, "All team members, prepare for suppressive fire!"

The words had barely left his lips when a barrage of gunfire ripped through the night sky, bullets raining down and scattering the enemy in all directions. At the same time, Jackson launched his own attack. Leading his squad, he surged out from behind the enemy lines, a fierce barrage further disorienting the already disadvantaged.

"Don't let them get away!" Su Ting shouted, joining the battle. Wielding a submachine gun, he accurately struck several fleeing enemies. Under his leadership, the entire team's morale soared, and their fighting power exploded.

Chapter 656 Arrangement

Chapter 656 Arrangements.

The battle lasted about ten minutes, until only a few enemies remained, putting up a last-ditch resistance. Su Ting raised his walkie-talkie: "Surrender! You are surrounded. There is no way out."

One of the men in black stood up, panting heavily, his hand still gripping his weapon tightly. "We...won't give up..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Li had already rushed over like lightning, disarming the man in a few moves and swiftly subduing him. "Do you still want to resist?"

Seeing this, the remaining enemies threw down their weapons and surrendered. "We give up..."

A cheer erupted in the camp as the last prisoner was led away. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and high-fived each other in celebration of victory.

“Now we can breathe a sigh of relief for a while.” Jackson walked over and handed Su Ting a bottle of water. “Hopefully, there won’t be too much trouble coming up.”

"Don't get your hopes up too high," Su Ting said, taking a sip of water. "The forces behind these people are not simple. We've only won a small battle this time."

"So what should we do next?" Jackson asked.

“Continue to strengthen vigilance and conduct a thorough investigation into the background of this underground force,” Su Ting said after a moment of contemplation. “However, the most important thing now is to quickly arrange for the storage of supplies and not let any factors affect our normal operations.”

"Yes, sir!" Xiao Li interjected. "I'll arrange for more patrols at the supply warehouse to ensure everything is in perfect order."

“Well done,” Su Ting patted him on the shoulder. “Remember to stay alert and report any issues immediately.”

Just as the three were discussing their next move, a series of hurried footsteps sounded outside the command center. A soldier rushed in to report, "Sir! Unidentified individuals are trying to approach the warehouse again!"

Su Ting frowned slightly, then his gaze sharpened. "It seems they are determined to cause us trouble."

"Shouldn't we arrange things properly again?" Jackson grinned mischievously.

“Hmm,” a glint of light flashed in Su Ting’s eyes, “This time we not only need to defend, but also launch a counterattack…”

"A counterattack?" Jackson repeated, somewhat surprised. "Is there a plan?"

Su Ting didn't answer immediately, but turned to look at the edge of the camp in the distance. "Jackson, remember to bring your best snipers and demolition experts. We have a small mission tonight."

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