LWDC Chapter 120

Chapter 120: Rescue, Coordination

Chapter 120: Rescue, Coordination

Chapter 120: Rescue, Coordination, Understanding

“Ning Fei! Get back here, you’re chasing too deep!”

Zheng Liwen roared on the radio channel, “We can’t keep up, it’s too dangerous for you to go on like this! Retreat immediately!”

His voice was so loud that Ning Fei’s eardrums, who was wearing a headset, were buzzing. Ning Fei turned down the volume of the headset while standing in a tree, using thermal imaging night vision to visually search, “I just saw the leader of these mutated creatures, it’s behind them. As long as it’s killed, the collective mobility of these mutated creatures will be greatly weakened.”

“Stop bullshitting, who doesn’t know what you’re talking about? But you’re the only one with wind abilities who can chase, we can’t support you, are you going to risk your life by going in alone?!” Zheng Liwen was so angry that he cursed, “Get out of there immediately!”

Ning Fei said, “I’ll find a way to lure it to the front line.”

Zheng Liwen immediately retorted, “No way, come back immediately!”

Zheng Liwen’s teammate then reported on the channel, “Captain, Ning Fei’s coordinates are getting further and further away.”

Zheng Liwen was really furious, “Ning Fei!!!”

Ning Fei had already muted his headset.

The night vision device framed a number of red-edged figures in the forest, some far, some near, some large, some small, the largest of which must be the leader. But it was still some distance away from Ning Fei, and it was constantly moving. The trees and other mutated creatures were blocking Ning Fei’s line of fire, and Ning Fei had to get closer to it.

Zheng Liwen’s concerns were not unreasonable, but Ning Fei was not really a third-level ability user who had transformed from an ordinary person. His combat experience and ability far exceeded Zheng Liwen’s imagination. Therefore, despite Zheng Liwen’s repeated roars, Ning Fei turned a deaf ear. He had his own standards for judging safety, and his current decision was: continue forward.

It was better that Zheng Liwen and the others couldn’t keep up, lest they go too deep and be in danger. If something really happened, Ning Fei would be scolded by Yu Zhou when they got back.

Ning Fei jumped and glided through the forest with the help of the wind, preparing to strike from a high point and a point closer to the leader of the mutated creatures. The mutated creatures seemed to have noticed the existence of this “lone person,” and a series of rapid and unpleasant cries rose and fell. Some red frames in Ning Fei’s field of vision began to rush towards him specifically. However, the gunshots from Zheng Liwen’s side also became more rapid and dense. It was estimated that he saw Ning Fei going deep and not returning, and wanted to help him attract attention, so the firepower attacking the front-line mutated creatures was also more intense.

Before long, Ning Fei circled around to the rear flank, which was also the weakest direction for the leader’s surrounding defense.

The terrain was high, and the tree canopy provided little cover. Although the distance was not close enough, Ning Fei judged that this was already the best “wind vent.” Opportunity knocks but once, Ning Fei raised his gun.

This was a fully automatic rifle that Yu Zhou had secretly equipped him with, with a night vision scope, which was one of the best weapons for night operations. Ning Fei pulled up the head-mounted equipment, moved it to the scope of the automatic rifle, aimed, and pulled the trigger!

Bang bang bang!!!

The continuous gunfire resounded through the night sky, and the next second, the mutated creature leader roared and screamed!

The mutated creatures in front of Ning Fei quickly began to gather and rushed towards him, which could be seen clearly in the scope. Ning Fei put down the gun, pulled up the head-mounted night vision device, and with the wind at his feet, jumped repeatedly. After a few jumps, hearing that the movements nearby were not right, Ning Fei turned back and raised his gun to fire!

Bang bang bang bang——!

The screams of the mutated creatures indicated that he had hit them, but the mutated creatures’ mobility far exceeded that of normal animals. After being shot, as long as they were not completely dead, they would still chase bravely, ignoring the pain. Ning Fei ran and reloaded, and as soon as he heard the sound of pursuit getting closer, he would turn around and fire a burst. It just so happened that the mutated creatures were originally monkeys, and their movement speed in the forest was also very fast. Ning Fei was a little unable to escape their pursuit even with the wind at his feet. Ning Fei pondered for a few seconds, turned the direction with the group of mutated creatures, and headed straight for the village at the foot of the mountain.

There was more flat ground at the foot of the mountain. Even if these mutated creatures could climb houses, it would be easier to chase than in the mountains and forests.

——Duan Yunhong wouldn’t happen to run out at this time, would he? If that’s the case, he’s out of luck…

This thought flashed through Ning Fei’s mind, and at this moment, he suddenly heard a strange noise in the air above his head. It was a buzzing sound, which sounded like the sound of a propeller turning.

Ning Fei looked up—a drone!

And it wasn’t just a single drone, there was a black shadow hanging below it. Just looking at the outline, Ning Fei could recognize that it was a gun!

——From Zheng Liwen’s team? But when I was checking the weapons with him, he didn’t say that he was equipped with this. He wouldn’t hide such important information, would he…

Ning Fei’s mind quickly turned over these thoughts, and then he took out his mobile phone, quickly found someone’s phone number, and dialed!

The other side answered quickly, as if waiting for him to call. Before Ning Fei could speak, the other side spoke first, “You have time to answer the phone? Don’t be distracted!”

As soon as Ning Fei heard this, he knew that he had guessed correctly, so he didn’t waste any words and said directly, “The leader is behind this group of mutated creatures, roughly in the southwest direction from where I am now. Use the drone to shoot, and I’ll lure this group of mutated creatures to Zheng Liwen’s side.”

Duan Yunhong disagreed, “Do you know how many mutated creatures are chasing you from behind?!”

“I know. They only came after me after I hit the leader. If you kill the leader, they won’t be so united, and Zheng Liwen and the others have the firepower to withstand them.” Ning Fei said quickly, “You didn’t come out, did you? I’m going down to the village, don’t come out looking for trouble!”

“I didn’t. The mutated creatures in the building and nearby have all been summoned away. I just removed a piece of wood to let the drone fly out.” Duan Yunhong said, “Then I’ll go find the leader, be careful!”

“I know, hang up, I can’t operate a rifle with one hand.”

“Okay, see you later…”

Before Duan Yunhong could finish speaking, the prompt tone of the phone being hung up had already come. He glanced at the screen, then stuffed the phone into his pocket—putting it into the space would prevent him from receiving a signal—and continued to operate the drone.

In the drone’s perspective, the figure carrying the gun had already run out of the night vision screen, and the mutated creatures chasing him caused the tree canopy to rustle. Duan Yunhong did not hesitate. According to Ning Fei’s reminder, he searched all the way to the southwest and found the largest individual behind the group of chasing mutated creatures.

Adjust the height of the drone, adjust the aiming direction of the gun. This was originally designed to be a two-person operation, but Duan Yunhong operated it very smoothly alone. After the scope’s field of vision framed the mutated creature leader, Duan Yunhong decisively fired!

Bang bang bang!!!

The third gunshot sounded, and Zheng Liwen was dumbfounded when he heard it, “Who else is on the mountain?”

“I don’t know, except for Ning Fei, our whole team is down below!” a teammate responded on the team channel, “Did another rescue team come?”

Zheng Liwen replied, “I don’t know either, I didn’t receive a notice. But this job was originally transferred by Ning Fei, and he’s ‘deaf’ again…”

“It’s not good to curse people behind their backs, Captain Wen.” Ning Fei’s voice suddenly sounded again on the team channel. Zheng Liwen paused, and immediately questioned, “What the hell are you doing? If you don’t listen to commands and run around on your own like this, how can others cooperate with you? Why did you ask us to come and rescue you together? Why didn’t you just come alone to die?!”

He was anxious and spoke quickly. Ning Fei didn’t mind, and only said quickly, “I lured the mutated creatures to your side, pay attention to the reception.”

“You finally condescended to come back. Hurry up, move faster!” Zheng Liwen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Before he set off, Yu Zhou had told him in person that he must protect Ning Fei completely and safely back to Tianyue, otherwise he would bear the consequences.

Now that Ning Fei was willing to come back and join them, Zheng Liwen, in addition to asking the other members of the team to be more vigilant and prepare for a fierce battle, continued to ask on the team channel, “Who was shooting on the mountain? Other rescue teams?”

“Duan Yunhong’s drone, with a gun.” Ning Fei replied, “I pointed out the location of the leader to him, and he went to shoot it.”

Zheng Liwen’s teammate said in surprise, “He has weapons of this level, and he still can’t escape?”

“It’s difficult for a drone operator to take care of their own defense. Without someone to cooperate with him to guard him, he can’t fly the drone.” Zheng Liwen understood, “And as far as I know, drones equipped with rifles should have two operators. It’s already amazing that this Director Duan can operate it alone. There’s nothing to say if he doesn’t hit it. By the way, Ning Fei, have you contacted him? Is he safe now?”

“It’s okay. The mutated creatures have been lured away by us. He found an opportunity to fly the drone. But he’s still hiding in the house, he’s not that fragile… Tsk.” Speaking of this, Ning Fei seemed to have encountered some unexpected situation, and changed the subject, “There are also mutated creatures in front, I’m going to be pinched, I’ll go around!”

Zheng Liwen’s heart, which had just been relieved a little, was hanging again, “Report the route, and I’ll take people to meet you!”

Ning Fei didn’t try to be brave this time and reported several points. Zheng Liwen immediately selected a few people to go in teams. This reception was not very smooth. Ning Fei moved, the reception team moved, and the mutated creatures also moved. The movement lines of several parties were constantly changing. Several times, Ning Fei was almost injured by stray bullets from Zheng Liwen’s team who were firing at the opposite side, which made the people who came to meet him a little afraid to pull the trigger.

Fortunately, Duan Yunhong’s rear “sneak attack” also attracted the mutated creatures. The leader’s miserable roar recalled some mutated creatures back to his side, forming a defense. After the pressure on the front line was reduced, Ning Fei finally joined Zheng Liwen and others.

Returning to the team, Ning Fei no longer needed to be so mentally tense. He called Duan Yunhong again.

Duan Yunhong answered again, and the first sentence was, “Are you safe?”

“It’s okay, I’ve joined Zheng Liwen and the others.” Ning Fei replied, “What’s the situation on your side?”

Duan Yunhong was slightly relieved, “I hit it, but the leader didn’t die. Maybe this mutated creature no longer has a danger avoidance consciousness.”

“That’s normal. I also hit it, but not only did it not avoid it, it became even more violent.” Ning Fei replied, “Your drone attracted its attention. When you return, don’t go directly back to the house where you are, otherwise it will be troublesome if they follow you.”

“I know. I’m going to feed all the bullets to it and the mutated creatures around it to speed up the blood loss, and then you decide where the drone lands.” Duan Yunhong said, “Don’t go deep into them again.”

Ning Fei didn’t take up the topic and only asked, “After you’re done with your drone, what’s the situation on your side?”

“Me?” Although Ning Fei’s tone was light, Duan Yunhong still tasted a hint of concern. He smiled silently and replied, “I’m fine, I have food and drink, and I’m just waiting for you to pick me up.”

Ning Fei was surrounded by teammates, and Duan Yunhong suddenly said something so ambiguous that Ning Fei raised his eyebrows slightly.

“Okay, you just wait upstairs, ‘Rapunzel’.”