novelraw Chapter 1025: Striking at Night to Slay the Gray Wolf!
Chapter 1025: Striking at Night to Slay the Gray Wolf!
"Of course! Captain, Xiao Feng is my brother-in-law. Don't be fooled by his youth; his skills are formidable! With him helping us, that 'Gray Wolf' crew is finished!"
Situ Jingjie spoke to Bao Qingcang with a proud look on his face.
Listening to Situ Jingjie's words, Bao Qingcang was even more convinced of Jiang Feng's exceptional talent, and he laughed heartily: "Oh, so Xiao Feng turns out to be the Commander's favored grandson-in-law. That makes him family! Come, let's enter the base. I've already prepared wine and dishes to welcome you."
At this moment, Bao Qingcang actually felt a bit envious inside.
As a former subordinate of Situ Zhenjiang, he naturally knew Situ Zhenjiang had a granddaughter named Situ Yan, who was as beautiful as a celestial being, a beauty even from a young age.
Now, she was actually betrothed to Jiang Feng in front of him, truly making him the Ying Family.
Jiang Feng felt rather awkward; he wasn't any favored grandson-in-law. Situ Jingjie was too good at making things up.
However, since things had reached this point, he was too lazy to explain anything, considering they were far in the desert, and the news wouldn't reach Binhai.
So, side by side, Jiang Feng, Bao Qingcang, and Situ Jingjie walked back to the base.
Bao Qingcang's over forty subordinates, seeing Situ Jingjie defend Jiang Feng so much, dared not make any derogatory remarks in secret.
After all, during this time, Situ Jingjie had already become one with them, becoming brothers bonded by blood, and Situ Jingjie was naturally arrogant, rarely impressed by others.
Yet now, he held Jiang Feng in such high regard, which was very convincing.
The over forty men were simply curious about what extraordinary skills Jiang Feng possessed to achieve such outstanding accomplishments at the age of twenty-something.
Under the spotlight, Jiang Feng followed Bao Qingcang into the base.
The so-called base establishment by Bao Qingcang was, in fact, a temporary shelter encircled by the desert's "white thorns." It had white thorn fences on the outside with many military tents inside, quite rudimentary in appearance. Two mortars were placed at the fence entrance as defensive equipment.
Seeing Jiang Feng continually assess his base, Bao Qingcang felt a bit embarrassed and awkwardly said, "Ah, forgive my hospitality, brother. We weren't like this in the past; after being defeated by that Gray Wolf Squad, we retreated hastily and brought nothing along. It's not too bad to have these things in the base now."
Jiang Feng nodded, said nothing, and entered Bao Qingcang's tent.
A fire pit was set at the tent entrance, with two subordinates expertly roasting a whole lamb, and inside the tent, the famous Western Border wine "Yili Old Cellar" had been heated up. Bao Qingcang evidently spared no effort to welcome Jiang Feng's arrival.
At this point inside the tent, only Jiang Feng, Bao Qingcang, and Situ Jingjie entered and sat down.
Before long, the two subordinates brought the whole roasted lamb in. It was perfectly roasted, golden and oily, giving off a tantalizing aroma that made mouths water.
"Come, Brother Xiao Feng, the desert is bleak, and I don't have much to offer you, so let's make do. I'll toast to you with this glass as a welcome!"
Bao Qingcang personally cut a large piece of roasted lamb meat for Jiang Feng, put it on his plate, then filled his glass with wine, picked up his glass, and clinked it with Jiang Feng's.
Jiang Feng didn't pick up his glass, only smiling faintly: "Captain Bao, there's no hurry to eat the meat or drink the wine; before I came, I heard quite a bit about the new situation over in Kuning; I want to first understand the current situation, tell me about it."
Bao Qingcang was taken aback: "Brother, do you want to know what that Gray Wolf Squad did after driving us out of the city?"
"Yes." Jiang Feng nodded calmly.
"What else could they be doing but enjoying the fruits of their victory!"
Bao Qingcang sighed, "I've sent brothers to investigate before; they've been indulging in pleasures in Kuning City recently. Even the border troops fear their firepower advantage and dare not act rashly."
Mentioning those foes who caused his dislocation caused Bao Qingcang to grit his teeth in hatred.
Jiang Feng pondered for a moment after listening, then asked, "Can you ascertain their current location? Especially the whereabouts of their leader?"
"That's not difficult; I've placed spies in the city... Brother Xiao Feng, why do you ask? You wouldn't be thinking of..." Bao Qingcang was startled.
"I didn't come here to drink and eat; I wouldn't be in the mood to sit here if things weren't done. Since the opponent only has about two hundred people and the leader is currently in the city, wouldn't it be better to deal with them first, then come back for the wine, which would be more fitting?" Jiang Feng stated matter-of-factly.
Wh... what?!
Bao Qingcang was dumbfounded hearing this!
About two hundred people?!
The way Jiang Feng spoke, those two hundred terrorists seemed like two hundred ants?
He was at a loss for words; they were defeated so miserably by those two hundred people!
"Cough, cough, Brother Xiao Feng, this..."
Bao Qingcang was somewhat awkward; Jiang Feng's idea came too suddenly, and he wasn't prepared at all.
Meanwhile, Situ Jingjie, inspired by Jiang Feng's words, instantly felt invigorated and passionate: "Captain! Since my brother-in-law has said so, let's listen to him! Let's take revenge first, and then drink wine afterward, it'll be a celebration wine!"
"Why are you saying the same thing?"
Bao Qingcang smiled wryly: "Brother Xiao Feng, it's not that I'm cowardly; those two hundred men, though just an advance unit of Kazakhstan's terrorist organization, are fierce figures transferred from Western Siberia training camp, extremely difficult to deal with! I suffered a defeat by underestimating them so badly!"
"No problem."
Jiang Feng remained unfazed, "Just trust me, I won't disappoint you. Plus, as you mentioned, those guys are now reveling in their victory and have let their guard down, never expecting anyone would suddenly attack—this is a godsend opportunity! If you think it's risky, don't take too many people; just let me and Situ Jingjie go over and we're enough."
Bao Qingcang furrowed his brow and thought for a moment. Jiang Feng was sent by his old superior, wanting to help him avenge immediately with such sincerity, if he continued to dawdle, what kind of iron-blooded soldier would he be?
At once, Bao Qingcang nodded seriously and said: "Alright! Brother Xiao Feng, since you're confident, I'll accompany you two; we'll storm the Dragon Pond and Tiger Cave together! But the brothers must not suffer any more damage, I'll let them lie in ambush outside; if we fail, they can support us or retreat first, preserving our living strength! If we're successful, they'll charge in as well and leave no trace of those dogs!"
"That's the spirit." Jiang Feng smiled wryly: "We shouldn't delay, shall we head out now?"
"Uh, aren't we going to drink this farewell wine first?"
"No rush; there's the story of Guan Yu warming wine before slaying Hua Xiong, we'll warm this wine too, march in the night, and slay Gray Wolf!"
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Encouraged by Jiang Feng, Bao Qingcang and Situ Jingjie armed themselves properly, deciding to accompany the bold Jiang Feng.
Before setting off, Bao Qingcang also gathered all his subordinates, giving them a speech, urging them to also carry weapons and follow for support.
His over forty subordinates had been eagerly waiting to return to the city, and listening to the captain's words, they too were filled with fighting spirit, ready to fight on with the resolve of sacrificing themselves, following the three into the city!