kingnovel Chapter 549 Deep into Enemy Territory
Chapter 549 Deep into Enemy Territory
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Deep forest
The northeast had already fallen into darkness, but the border was still bathed in the afterglow of sunset.
Hua Yan and Xue Biao left Men Bu Hui and immediately got to work, heading straight for the market town.
Hua Yan took out an orange from her handbag and handed it to Xue Biao.
"Ninth Master, you eat by yourself."
Xue Biao refused without any hesitation.
Fruits at this time of year are considered very precious.
"I have plenty in my bag (I speak a lot of Northeastern dialect), eat up!"
Hua Yan was forcibly placed in Xue Biao's hand.
Xue Biao didn't refuse again, but carefully put it in his pocket.
Upon arriving at the market town, Hua Yan and Xue Biao cautiously began to scout the area.
There weren't many people here; it was just a gathering place for residents to sell their agricultural products, and most of the people there seemed to be villagers from the neighborhood.
Hua Yan didn't want to wander around aimlessly like a headless fly; she needed to find an old acquaintance in Country Y.
As she pondered this, she issued a command to Sangtian.
Sang Tian is the top assassin from Country Y, the one who kidnapped Men Buhui and had his consciousness controlled by Ling Xiao.
"Boss, what do you need me for?"
At that moment, Sangtian, who was also in this market town, received Huayan's signal.
"Where are you?"
Hua Yan also felt that the magnetic field transmitted back from Sang Tian was very strong.
"I'm in a small market town in country Y, a small town next to the mountain where the two countries fought."
"Oh! Isn't there a fruit tea shop called Forget-Worry?"
"Hmm? Master, how did you know?"
Sangtian loves the fruit tea here and is a regular customer of the Forget-Me-Not Fruit Tea Shop.
"I'm having tea right here now, come find me!"
Hua Yan and Xue Biao leisurely drank fruit tea. Hua Yan was genuinely drinking the tea, while Xue Biao was observing the surrounding environment.
Hua Yan communicates with Sang Tian through consciousness; Xue Biao has no idea that Hua Yan has already found someone to help her.
Before a cup of tea could be brewed, Sang Tian arrived. Just as he was about to bow respectfully to Hua Yan, Hua Yan's words echoed in his mind:
"I am now an orphan, adopted by a deaf-mute uncle. We are struggling to make ends meet, and I hope you will take pity on us and let us stay."
Sang Tian was taken aback, thinking to himself, "Although fruit tea isn't expensive, you're already struggling to make ends meet, how do you still have spare money to drink this stuff?"
The thought had barely crossed my mind when I heard Hua Yan say:
"It's true I want fruit tea, but I don't have any money. If I refuse to pay later, you can pay for me so we can get to know each other, right?"
Sang Tian couldn't catch his breath; so that's what they were waiting for him here! Haha!
"Alright! I will obey my master's orders."
Sang Tian didn't move any further forward, but found a seat in the fruit tea shop.
When the shopkeeper saw Sangtian arrive, he came over warmly and said with a smile:
"Brother, is it the same as always?"
Sang Tian nodded.
At this moment, Hua Yan whispered her plan to Xue Biao and asked him to leave first.
Although Xue Biao didn't understand what Hua Yan was going to do, he was probably used to obeying her orders, so he walked out without saying a word.
Hua Yan sat for a while longer, making sure Xue Biao was far away, before standing up and walking out as if no one else was there.
"Hey! Little sister, you haven't paid yet!"
The shop owner kept a close eye on everything in the shop, worried that someone might run away without paying. He had noticed Xue Biao leave just now, and now that he saw Hua Yan trying to skip out on her bill, he wasn't about to let her get away with it.
They were all poor families, and earning money was not easy for them. They couldn't easily give up even the price of a cup of fruit tea.
"Uncle, I have no money. I'm an orphan. I came down from the mountain and was thirsty, so I drank your tea."
Wasn't there an adult with you just now?
"That's my adoptive uncle. He's deaf and mute, and all he knows is hunting. He doesn't know anything else. I only drank your tea because I was really thirsty."
We don't have any money. If that doesn't work, I'll do you a day's work!
As Hua Yan spoke, tears of grievance streamed down her face.
The shop owner wasn't a bad person either. Seeing Hua Yan's sincere words, he could only sigh and say:
"Although this fruit tea doesn't cost much, our whole family depends on this business to make a living! If it weren't for the fact that the elderly in our family are sick, I wouldn't have asked for the money for the tea today."
You're a pitiful person too. We'll let it go today, but not in the future.
The shopkeeper waved goodbye, letting Huayan leave.
Hua Yan was surprised to encounter such a kind person. She couldn't let such a kind person suffer, so she turned to look at Sang Tian.
"Uncle, the shopkeeper is a kind person, but he's having some financial difficulties. Could you please pay for my tea?"
Hua Yan sought help from Sang Tian.
The shop owner never expected that his kind act today would bring him financial security in the future.
Upon receiving Hua Yan's signal, Sang Tian immediately smiled and said:
"Little sister, of course I can. You are all kind people, and I am willing to help you."
I heard that you are an orphan and that the uncle who adopted you is deaf and mute. Now you can't even afford a cup of fruit tea. It makes me very sad.
If you agree, you can come with me from now on. I'll take care of your food and drink, but you'll have to do whatever you can for me.
Sangtian revealed his purpose.
"Uncle, can you really take care of us?"
Hua Yan revealed a harmless smile, full of innocence.
Sang Tian nodded.
The shop owner never expected that Sangtian would take in Huayan and his nephew. Although Sangtian often came to drink tea, the shop owner didn't know him well.
The shopkeeper's expression was conflicted; he was both happy for Hua Yan and worried about her. However, as an ordinary citizen struggling to make ends meet, he had neither the power nor the energy to concern himself with other people's affairs.
Hua Yan followed Sang Tian without any trouble, witnessed by everyone.
The main purpose of all this was to give her a legitimate reason to associate with Sang Tian in the future.
After all, Hua Yan needed Sang Tian to infiltrate the enemy's ranks to steal intelligence, and if her appearance aroused suspicion, then Sang Tian's mission would also be at risk.
Upon finding Xue Biao, Hua Yan explained Sangtian's situation using sign language that even she couldn't understand.
Sang Tian, watching from the side, was completely bewildered, thinking that Xue Biao was really deaf and mute, and was just a tool used by Hua Yan to hide her identity.
Hua Yan didn't tell Xue Biao about Sang Tian's identity because she didn't want to expose her plans in Y Country.
The reason they didn't tell Sang Tian Xue Biao's identity was to protect him.
Hua Yan instilled a sense of oppression in Sang Tian from his bloodline; he feared that if Hua Yan displeased him, he would die. He had forgotten how he met Hua Yan, but he clearly remembered that Hua Yan's orders had to be obeyed unconditionally.
After helping Hua Yan and Xue Biao arrange their accommodations, Sang Tian went to carry out the task Hua Yan had given him.
Sang Tian was originally a top assassin in Country Y, so his skills were naturally exceptional.
Since Men Buhui's consciousness was restored last time, the Y country's military has learned that there are also experts in China, people who are even more powerful than the gods, so they dare not send Sang Tian and his group to infiltrate China again.
With no more military missions, Sang Tian suddenly found himself with nothing to do. He wouldn't volunteer unless summoned by the military.
Today, upon receiving Hua Yan's assignment, Sang Tian went to the military headquarters, something that was unprecedented for him.
Last time, Men Buhui's counterattack plan dealt a significant blow to the Y country's military, and many high-ranking officials were eliminated in the plan. But how can one eradicate them all at once?
Back home, Hua Yan and Xue Biao went their separate ways. Hua Yan followed Sang Tian to the military region headquarters, while Xue Biao went to investigate the military equipment area.
Hua Yan ignored Sang Tian and moved in and out of the space, arriving directly at the command center for operations against China.
It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. The conference room here is heavily guarded, as if some important meeting is being held.
Without any hesitation, Hua Yan estimated the distance, moved swiftly, and appeared in the room next to the conference room.
At this moment, there were two female soldiers from Country Y inside, preparing refreshments and tea.
"Xiao Na, I think I just saw someone come in."
"No! The door hasn't been opened, how could anyone have come in? Have you been taking care of the Commander lately and your health isn't what it used to be!"
After saying that, the female soldier revealed a lewd grin.
"You shameless hussy, what nonsense are you spouting!"
"How could I be talking nonsense? You've been taking care of the Commander day and night, how could you not be tired!"
The envy, jealousy, and hatred on Xiaona's face were almost tangible.
There's nothing she can do; her looks aren't as striking as the others. Even if she can't have the dragon meat, it's good to feast her eyes on it now and then. Who knows, maybe one day she'll get her chance.
Haha! These two didn't take their earlier hallucinations seriously at all.