Chapter 908 - 408: Return to the City (Part 2)

Chapter 908: Chapter 408: Return to the City (Part 2)

As soon as Gu Ji spoke, Gong Qingyong immediately gave him a thumbs up.

"That’s a clever move!"

Handing the people over to Savama seems to be at a disadvantage for them, but in reality, it shifts the problem onto the Iranian Security Department.

Because they are engaging in external operations.

All actions are under Iran’s surveillance, and it’s hard to act without feeling constrained.

But Savama has no such qualms; they will use any extreme methods as long as they can make the terrorists talk.

This way, they can both pass the buck to Iran and get clues.

It truly is killing two birds with one stone!

"Let’s follow Gu Ji’s suggestion."

After Gong Qingyong reported to the command center, and upon further discussion, Lei Wanshan agreed to the plan.

So, everyone hurriedly tidied up the battlefield and replenished their ammunition.

They also grabbed a couple of robes and scarves, wrapping them around their helmets.

This was also Gu Ji’s idea.

They fought all night and were now exhausted with no air support; they might encounter Shalam’s reinforcements halfway, so wearing some disguises could at least buy them some reaction time.

"You really have some clever tricks!"

Gong Qingyong pointed at Gu Ji, grinning as he wrapped a sand-colored scarf around his helmet.

Indeed.

This disguise did make them look slightly like extremist militants.

minutes later, Gu Ji escorted the bearded leader downhill to meet Zhao Hua and the others.

"Zhao Hua, thanks to you for sending out the distress signal early, otherwise we would’ve been doomed if delayed by another minute."

"Gu Ji, the Iranian Security Department’s liaison has lost too much blood and is dead."

Zhao Hua, instead of acknowledging Gao Bo’s compliment, reported the important situation first.

Gu Ji glanced at Miliburn lying on the ground, his cheeks bloodless, "Put him in the car, and let the Iranian side handle it when we return."

Even though he never really liked this guy.

But they did fight side by side after all, so morally, he couldn’t leave him to rot in the wild.

"Understood!"

Zhao Hua responded immediately.

Once everything was sorted out, Wu Kang started the engine of the terrorist’s vehicle.

With the roar of the engine, the two SUVs swayed left and right, kicking up dust as they headed towards the Tehran city area in the southeast direction.

On the way.

As the sun gradually rose, the ground temperature in the wilderness soared.

The heat waves continuously swept the sparse vegetation desert along the highway. Wind-blown sand formed wavy ridges under the erosive action, resembling bizarre artworks.

But inside the car, everyone had lost interest in observing the outside scenery.

They were now hot, tired, and hungry.

A night of high-intensity combat had nearly depleted all their energy.

The only one who seemed energetic was Zhuang Feng.

It seemed the army’s training methods were indeed more intense than those of the police special forces.

And for Gu Ji, due to attribute enhancement combined with the consumption of the [Eagle Eye] trait skill, he was now starving, with his stomach constantly rumbling.

"Wu Kang, hurry up, I’m about to faint from hunger, and I’m surviving by drinking water!"

"Do you think I don’t want to speed up? This road is terrible..."

Wu Kang had just prepared to retort to Gao Bo when he suddenly noticed a plume of dust on the right slope, "Gu Ji! Gu Ji! There’s an issue!"

He shouted several times.

Until Zhuang Feng in the back row pushed his shoulder, startling him from his half-asleep state.

"That looks like..."

"It’s a vehicle! A vehicle is approaching!"

"Wu Kang, drive behind that mound up ahead and notify Mr. Gong immediately, quick!"

At this point, everyone was wide awake from the fright.

Upon hearing Gu Ji’s orders, Wu Kang hurriedly accelerated and swerved behind the clump of bushes on the right side mound.

"Zhou Yang, set up a sniper point immediately, Zhao Hua, use the drone to scout the surroundings to confirm if we’re surrounded, everyone else, check your ammunition and prepare for combat!"

"Understood!"

It’s hard to imagine that a second ago Gu Ji was drowsy, and the next moment entered a rapid response combat state, his thinking frighteningly calm!

"Shhh..."

Gu Ji hid on the right side of the mound, watching a dusty white Mitsubishi SUV drive down from the west slope with wide eyes.

Zhao Hua cautiously controlled the drone.

"Gu Ji, no other vehicles found around."

"Zhou Yang, can you see who’s inside the vehicle, are there any weapons?"

"I can only see the front row, Middle Easterners, wearing scarves, robes, holding... guns!"

Zhou Yang’s last two words tensed everyone’s nerves.

"Woooo... wooo!!"

At this moment, the bearded leader under the control of injured sniper water pipe from Team Two suddenly became extremely agitated upon seeing the vehicle approaching.

Had he not been gagged with torn clothes, he would have shouted out loud.

Zhuang Feng noticed this, his eyes narrowing.

"The leader’s reaction seems off; it might be Shalam’s reinforcements."

"What should we do, Gu Ji, do we engage?"

Gao Bo turned his head to look.

Now, taking advantage of them not reacting yet, they could catch them off guard.

Gu Ji’s brows furrowed.

Honestly, he actually didn’t want to fight.

Firstly, if these people in the car are really from Shalam, then the main force must be nearby.

They’re already in bad shape.

Hiding is the safest approach.

But Zhao Hua just said there’s nothing else around except for this vehicle, which doesn’t make sense.

Could it be a scout from Shalam?

"Wait, why did they suddenly stop!"

During Gu Ji’s hesitation, the Mitsubishi SUV suddenly braked on the hillside.

The next second, Zhou Yang, responsible for sniping, reminded:

"The front two disappeared from my view and should be hiding under the center console."

After speaking, he picked up his rifle and moved quickly to the right.

Finding a side position, preparing to snipe from the passenger side panel.

"Something’s wrong; they’ve discovered us!"

Gong Qingyong’s sensitivity was strong, immediately sensing the issue.

"Gu Ji, should we engage?"

Gao Bo asked again for the second time.

Even Liu Weijun was a bit suspicious because under normal circumstances, Gu Ji would have already ordered, not hesitating like now.

"No, these people aren’t from Shalam!"

Gu Ji’s words stunned several people.

What makes him so sure?

Zhou Yang clearly saw that the attire inside the car was identical to that of extremists.

What’s most important is, they have guns!

"Mr. Gu, the enemy has reacted; wouldn’t this be too risky?"

Zhuang Feng was the first to voice skepticism.

He clearly insisted on his judgment.

"Follow my orders!"

Gu Ji’s eyes instantly showed a cold gleam, instantly silencing Zhuang Feng’s doubts, "Zhou Yang, keep a close eye on the movements inside the vehicle, don’t miss a single bit, also, without my command, no one is allowed to open fire!"

"Yes!"

In a flash, the entire Third Squad responded.

The few special forces from Team Two were stunned like spectators, not expecting the newly established Third Squad to have such cohesion.

More importantly, they couldn’t believe these people would trust such a young special force member unequivocally.

Only Gong Qingyong understood.

The command ability and suppressive presence Gu Ji just demonstrated are the essential qualities a captain must possess.

On the battlefield, there can only be one leader.

If you can’t command your subordinates, how can you talk about leadership?

Even.

Even he, the captain responsible for offensive Team Two, unknowingly fell into the rhythm of Gu Ji’s combat operations.

"Gu Ji, the car doors are opening!"

"Clack!"

One sentence from Zhou Yang had everyone bracing shoulders and pre-pressing triggers.

Yet Gu Ji remained unmoved.

The next second, both car doors were completely opened, and two Middle Eastern-style figures walked out, holding AK-47s and old Chinese Type 81 guns.

Staring at those gleaming gun barrels.

Everyone’s nerves were taut.

Prepared to fire immediately, yet afraid of accidentally firing early.

"Zhuang Feng, tell them to put down their guns and surrender!"