Chapter 1323: Rescuing the Hostages
Lin Chen and Anna lay in the snow, and as the snowflakes fell, their forms soon disappeared into the snow.
Both were wearing white clothes, and since it was already dark, from a distance, it was impossible to see anyone lying in the snowfield.
Half an hour later, sure enough, two people carrying guns slowly walked over from not far away.
This snowy region was the border between China and Russia, an unclaimed no-man's-land.
Since it didn't belong to China's territory, neither the police nor the Chinese military could act, which was the cleverness of Yuan Tiangang.
The two struggled to walk in the snow while complaining as they walked.
"Damn it, they're having fun with women at the base, while we suffer out here." One of them shivered as he spoke.
"Haha, don't worry, it's our turn tomorrow, isn't it?" the other one said.
"Damn it, when it was my turn yesterday, those two women were like dead weights, completely unresponsive, and I don't even know if they'll be ruined by those guys tomorrow."
As they were talking, they didn't notice that two shadows appeared behind them.
Even in the snowy terrain, their movements were extraordinarily light.
Almost simultaneously, the two shadows shot toward the two patrolling mercenaries.
"Pfft, pfft!"
Two flashes of blood streaked by, and the two mercenaries fell to the ground with a thud.
In the snow, hiding two bodies was ridiculously easy.
Lin Chen and Anna had already changed into the outfits of the two mercenaries.
"Your move was half a beat slower than mine just now," Anna said with a smile.
Lin Chen smiled: "The process isn't important, the result is."
"Result, wasn't it just killing them?" Anna asked puzzled.
Lin Chen smiled faintly: "You'll see in a moment."
It turns out, when Lin Chen killed that mercenary, he had used the Mind Reading Technique in advance.
This way, all the information in the mercenary's mind ended up in Lin Chen's mind.
The two followed the patrol route of the mercenaries for a round before heading towards the base.
As soon as they reached the base entrance, a voice called out: "Password."
Hearing the request for a password, Anna panicked a bit, as they had directly killed the mercenaries, not knowing where to find the password.
Anna's hand subtly moved towards her dagger, prepared to take immediate action.
However, Lin Chen stopped her hand.
Lin Chen spoke up: "The bright moonlight at the bed's front, could it be frost on the floor?"
Anna was stunned upon hearing Lin Chen's words: "Does this guy think reciting a Tang poem could get us through?"
Unexpectedly, the opposite side opened the door, letting the two enter the base.
"Lin Chen, how did you know the secret password?" Anna asked in confusion.
Lin Chen smiled: "I just said the result is very important!"
Anna was startled: "Because earlier when Lin Chen acted, he deliberately paused, could this guy have the Mind Reading Technique?"
Anna was no longer surprised by Lin Chen's secrets.
"You're a real monstrosity, what's our next move?" Anna asked.
Lin Chen smiled faintly: "Follow me, we'll rescue the hostages first."
With that, Lin Chen headed towards a cave, guided by the memory from the mercenary just now.
There was the prison where the university students were held.
When the two approached the prison, their eyes widened.
At the prison entrance was a vacant square with four pillars standing.
Each pillar had a person tied to it.
The four were all male, frozen stiff, long without breath.
"Bastards!" Anna couldn't help but curse.
According to the information, there were six university students in total, four men and two women, and the four tied up were evidently the four males.
From the conversation between those two mercenaries just now, it was apparent that the fate of those two women, even if alive, must be very tragic.
Lin Chen patted Anna's shoulder to steady her emotions, and the two continued forward.
As they entered the dungeon, Lin Chen stopped, his gaze falling on a small room nearby.
"What is it?" Anna asked.
Lin Chen made a shush gesture, moving towards the small room.
As they entered the small room, a soldier at the entrance shouted at them: "Shoo, shoo, the boss is having fun inside, today this place is closed."
Lin Chen's eyes flashed with coldness, using his X-ray vision, he clearly saw the situation inside the room.
Inside the room, a female university student was tied in a spread-eagle position on the bed, wholly unclothed.
And a burly man was gasping heavily, lying on top of the girl.
The girl had completely lost consciousness, her eyes vacant, clearly broken by the recent days' experiences.
Lin Chen said nothing, approached the mercenary, covered his mouth directly, and stabbed the dagger into his heart.
The mercenary fell with a sound.
Anna had heard the sounds inside, naturally understanding what was happening inside.
She, full of anger, kicked the door open.
At this moment, the burly man inside, enjoying himself, was furious upon hearing the door being kicked open.
"Who the hell is so blind, didn't I say nobody is allowed in?"
Yet before he finished, a dagger had already pierced his throat.
Lin Chen and Anna were extremely fortunate, having killed the base's boss upon entering.
Anna came to the girl's side, a touch of anger in her eyes.
The girl saw them, her eyes still confused, with no joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness, almost like a piece of wood.
Anna quickly untied the ropes on the girl and covered her with a piece of clothing.
"You watch over her, I'll go to the dungeon to rescue the other girl."
With that, Lin Chen left the room and headed towards the dungeon.
Just reaching the dungeon entrance, a mercenary smoking a cigarette blocked Lin Chen's path with dissatisfaction.
"Kid, didn't you see I came first? Line up."
Lin Chen snorted coldly, raised his hand, and struck the side of the man's neck with a hand chop.
The mercenary fell to the ground with a thud.
Lin Chen pushed open the door and stepped into the stone cell.
As soon as he entered, Lin Chen heard a girl's wailing and several men's wanton laughter.
Lin Chen's eyes narrowed, and he stepped inside to see three brutes, two holding down the girl's arms and legs, and another committing beastly acts.
"Bastards." At the sight, Lin Chen's anger surged, and he rushed into the room, knocking down and tying up the three.
The girl huddled in the corner, trembling and looking frightened at Lin Chen.
Lin Chen took out an article of clothing and covered the girl with it, softly saying: "Don't be afraid, I'm here to save you."
The girl burst into tears, sobbing into Lin Chen's shoulder.
Lin Chen gritted his teeth, said solemnly: "Don't worry, we'll get revenge for you."
With that, Lin Chen spoke into the walkie-talkie to Wu Tianshi: "The hostages have all been rescued. Go!"
As his words fell, gunfire erupted outside as Dragon Team soldiers launched a full assault on the base.