Chapter 391
Chapter 391 Finding Your Sensitive Spot
With a sudden splashing noise, the soldiers who were busy setting up camp hastily dropped their tasks and assembled in formation.
Hu Bugui ran over, not caring about the mud splashing under his feet, panting as he said, “General Lin, the flare was sent up by our scouts. There must be something unusual ahead.”
Xu Zhiqing looked into the distance with slightly furrowed brows, her face full of concern. “It's already dusk, and the mountains are dense with trees. We can only determine the general direction; the specific location is hard to discern. We must wait for the scouts ahead to return before we know what has happened.”
This was a prudent and mature approach, and Hu Bugui nodded in agreement. Lin Wanrong sighed, “Miss Xu, your method is certainly safe, but have you considered whether the brothers who sent up the flare will be able to return alive? If they cannot return safely, even if we wait ten days and nights, we won't know what's happened ahead.”
Xu Zhiqing was experienced in battle and deeply understood Lin San's point, but the current situation did not allow for the large army to advance into the mountains. After some thought, she said, “The situation in the mountains is perilous, so we cannot send a lone army in deep. In my opinion, General Hu can lead two thousand soldiers to search the mountains along the way, connecting closely from front to back. Do not rush to advance; keep contact with the main force, proceed steadily, and search for the scouts ahead.”
This plan was sound, and with Hu Bugui's capability, nothing should go wrong. Lin Wanrong nodded, “Brother Hu, do as Miss Xu has said. Remember, safety first. Don't be impulsive, and stop advancing as soon as you find the scouts.”
Hu Bugui accepted the command, assembled the troops, and slowly began to march up the mountain. Seeing Lin San silently staring ahead, Miss Xu glanced at him and huffed, “You can let go now, can't you?”
“Let go? Let go of what?” Lin Wanrong looked at her in surprise.