Chương 86: _【+】(86)

_【+】(86)

Since it was also pitch black outside, Li Xin hadn't seen clearly in the dim light. Now that her eyes had adjusted, she saw it was a member of the Qi family she had met before. She immediately holstered her gun and nodded, handing the Qu Wei on her back to him. After quickly leaping out, she said in a low voice, "The Boss is behind. Report the current situation."

"Yes, sir." The man, seeing Li Xin's cold expression, hesitated for a moment before quickly replying, "The enemy's firepower is very strong, mostly long-range artillery. We didn't bring much when we came, so we're at a disadvantage. Almost half of our brothers are dead. The rest are all here."

Before he could finish, a shell landed nearby, sending sand and dirt flying everywhere. A jeep was hit, and shrapnel flew towards them, landing near Li Xin. The deafening explosion made the night exceptionally brilliant and bloody.

"Have you contacted Bai Ying?" Li Xin frowned slightly and asked quickly.

"No, Lord Bai Ying is too far away to solve the problem."

Li Xin said nothing more and directly dialed Bai Ying's channel to contact him. Outside the pyramid, without the strange interference, it was her domain.

"Bai Ying, listen to me. We're trapped in the Egyptian pyramids. Lan Bang's men are engaging us. I don't care what you do, jam their communication channels and clear a path for me in the northwest direction. You have two minutes. Any longer and you won't even have to collect our bodies. Hurry." After speaking, Li Xin abruptly cut off the communication with Bai Ying, not even giving him a chance to speak.

The darkness increased the difficulty, but it also provided an opportunity.

"Move all operable vehicles in this direction." Li Xin listened to the arrogant roar of the jeeps around her and the sound of them constantly moving. This was to distract the enemy.

"Yes, sir."

"Prepare your men. Concentrate firepower at the northeast corner. Bombard that direction with everything we have left. Maintain it for a continuous two minutes."

"Yes, sir."

Li Xin had never experienced a scene like this, but luring the enemy or distracting them were her usual tricks. In her career as a master thief, these were the two tricks she used most smoothly. Creating a diversion to draw away the enemy—she had never failed, and thus had never been caught.

Now it was just the same principle applied in the same way. With Huang Ying, Hong Ying, and Qi Mo inside, and Hei Ying, Bai Ying, and Li Hu not present, she was the highest authority here. Whether the Qi family members acknowledged it or not, whether they were convinced or not, her word was now an order. In the Qi family, rules were paramount. No one dared to disobey.

As Li Xin issued a series of commands, all the Qi family members acted swiftly and with discipline. In an instant, the northeast corner was ablaze with artillery fire, painting the entire night sky in myriad colors. The intensity was such that it could probably be heard for dozens, even hundreds of miles. When the Lan Bang members felt the sudden increase in firepower from this direction, that all-out bombardment, they all understood that this was the Qi family's final struggle. Immediately, all their attention was focused on that spot. This was Qi Mo's style—tough and fierce.

Under the cover of the massive artillery fire, all the operable vehicles gathered around Li Xin, silent, in stark contrast to the fierce battle in the northeast corner. Li Xin clenched her fists tightly. There was still no movement from behind her. Two minutes. Only two minutes. Qu Wei had said it would only take two minutes to flood the pyramid. Everything was riding on this one gamble.

Stealing Love, Main Text, Chapter 88: Fleeing for Dear Life

Word Count: 7375 Update Time: 08-12-04 13:15

The night was dark, so dark that basically no stars were visible. No lights, no illumination. Everything was happening in the dark. Only the sky was filled with blooming firelight, its bloody colors blossoming in the dark night.

One and a half minutes. Li Xin said nothing and sat in the lead jeep. The drivers of the three jeeps behind her were already in their seats. Half a minute left. This half-minute would decide whether Qi Mo could get out, whether Bai Ying would succeed. The artillery fire could only be sustained for two minutes. Everything was brewing, waiting, in these remaining thirty seconds.

No one spoke, no one argued. Those who should leave, those who should hide, those who should charge—the Qi family members were more orderly than Li Xin had imagined. Everything was in perfect order. Li Xin didn't need to handle the details. Everyone was waiting amidst the flames of war, waiting for the right moment to strike.

"Miss Mu, we can't hold on much longer," the man in charge here reported in a low voice by her ear. Although he didn't ask, Li Xin understood the meaning behind his words. They were all waiting for Qi Mo to come out, asking why she was out but Qi Mo wasn't yet.

"The Family Head isn't..."

"The Boss isn't here. My word is the command." Cold, absolute, with an unquestionable tone that silenced the man for a minute. He quickly nodded and retreated to give orders to everyone.

The combined destruction of the quicksand and the explosives was too much for this originally perfectly constructed pyramid. Once its internal mechanical structure was destroyed, the collapse and subsequent sinking would be a terrifying force. No one knew how big this pyramid was, but it was definitely more than the hundred-square-meter ruins in front of them. To stay here meant death.

"Qi Mo, will he?"

"He will come out. Hold on." Before Qu Wei could finish his trembling words, Li Xin cut him off coldly, her voice filled with absolute trust and determination.

Qu Wei's hands, clenched into fists, were already bleeding from his nails. Only this pain that connected his fingers to his heart could keep him somewhat conscious in this situation. He didn't dare to pass out. He didn't dare to see Qi Mo not make it out. He wanted to see Qi Mo come out with his own eyes. He wanted to see his only nephew emerge from this godforsaken place with his own eyes. He couldn't bear to imagine not seeing Qi Mo come out.

Li Xin's words were powerful and resonant, filled with absolute determination, which inexplicably calmed his heart a little. He looked up in Li Xin's direction. It was too dark to see clearly, but that sense of persistence and absolute belief faintly emanated from beside him. A trace of warmth appeared on Qu Wei's ghastly face, and his waiting heart grew firmer.

The firepower became even more intense. This was a last-ditch struggle, a final gamble. The Lan Bang members were all seasoned veterans. At this moment, they were all excited. To be able to annihilate the head of the Qi family in this place, even if they died, it would be a legend.

"Ten seconds left," Li Xin looked at her special watch and muttered to herself. She could feel the car body sinking slightly. The internal balance had been destroyed. Everything was heading towards destruction. Qi Mo, you don't have much time left.

"Guard the entrance. Prepare to pull people out." Seeing the time on her watch closing in, calculating the round trip, Qi Mo's fastest time should be around now. She didn't calculate how much time was needed to eliminate the enemy, because there was no time for them to do so.

There was no reply, only the sound of footsteps rushing over. The heavy assault had reached its final stage. Everyone had basically retreated.

Shh, shh, shh. The sound of footsteps suddenly came from the silent cave entrance, powerful and swift, carrying the speed of the wind, carrying absolute force.

Li Xin didn't turn around. She only heard a wave of excitement from the men guarding the entrance. The sound of hands quickly pulling and dragging, although muffled by the sky-filled artillery fire, was still clearly received by Li Xin's ears. Qi Mo. As long as there was a sliver of a chance, this man would never fail.

Although it was definitely dangerous and thrilling, Li Xin didn't have time to care about how Qi Mo got out, whether the enemy was dealt with, whether he was injured, or if there were any problems. Right now, the only thing she cared about was getting out of here. Everything else could wait until after they left.

"You have five seconds left. Hurry up." Li Xin's hand was on the steering wheel, her foot already on the accelerator. The jeep's engine had been running, and the tires were spinning continuously.

Qi Mo, who was at the forefront, grabbed two of his subordinates and threw them out directly. Hearing Li Xin's voice, he did a flip and leaped directly into the jeep Li Xin was in. Listening to the sky-filled artillery fire, Qi Mo couldn't help but frown tightly and said in a low voice, "Jie, the current situation..."

"I've already arranged it. Get in your car." Li Xin cut Qi Mo off directly. Huang Ying and Hong Ying, who had rushed out behind Qi Mo, were slightly surprised as they climbed into Qi Mo's car. This was the first time anyone had dared to use a commanding tone with Qi Mo.

Qu Wei, who could no longer hold on, relaxed completely upon hearing Qi Mo's voice and passed out in his seat. He had held on for long enough. In the dark night, Qi Mo seemed to be able to see. He glanced at Qu Wei in the front row and said nothing more. As for Li Xin's command-like tone, he was not a petty person. As long as someone was capable, he didn't mind listening to others on a matter.

As soon as Huang Ying and Hong Ying got into the car, before they could even sit properly, Li Xin glanced at the time. The hand stopped at the two-minute mark. She immediately slammed on the accelerator and slowly drove forward. The few cars parked behind followed Li Xin one by one, silently, as all the Qi family members quickly gathered.

"Damn, there are people ahead. What are you doing?" Huang Ying had assessed the situation as soon as he got out. Although it was dark, on a night without even stars, the artillery fire coming from all directions was enough to show that they were completely surrounded. There were enemies on all sides. Rushing forward like this was just sending themselves to their deaths.

Li Xin said in a low voice, "Just sit in your car." At the same time, Hong Ying grabbed Huang Ying's hand and squeezed it slightly. Huang Ying immediately understood Hong Ying's meaning. The Family Head hadn't said anything, which meant he completely trusted Li Xin's arrangements. If the Family Head trusted her, then they absolutely had to trust her as well. Besides, Li Xin was on their side; there was no reason for her to send herself to her death too. He just felt that Li Xin had never experienced these things before and might not handle it well, which was why he was worried about this action.

After a pause, Hong Ying said in a low voice, "Give me the K95 rifle."

Jie, the one who had been executing Li Xin's orders, hanging on the side of the car, replied in a low but swift voice, "We're out of bullets. All the ammunition we brought was piled up in the northeast corner. It can only last for less than ten more seconds."

Hearing this, Qi Mo looked at the direction Li Xin was currently heading. It was the exact opposite of the northeast corner. That northeast corner was currently ablaze with artillery fire, so intense it seemed like a last-ditch effort, painting the night sky in that direction a bloody orange.

Hong Ying and Huang Ying were both speechless. They had nothing left. This was a desperate charge outwards. Without ammunition, without guns, what could they use to fight the enemy? How could they break out? They both looked towards Li Xin, frowning tightly. What kind of arrangement had this Li Xin made? A desperate gamble was not their Qi family's style.

Li Xin drove the jeep, seemingly slowly, but in reality, she was quickly heading northwest. The tires ground against the yellow sand. Gone was the sharp, unconcealable sound of modern roads. Instead, it was muffled by the vast yellow sand. Under the cover of the intense artillery fire, it made Li Xin and her group's movements even more silent.

There were no headlights. The Lan Bang members hadn't turned on their headlights because in the dark, lights would become a target. Exposing themselves to the enemy was not the style of either side. They never expected Li Xin to be so bold as to lead a team directly into their midst.

The sound of tires grinding on sand. The silent Qi Mo, Hong Ying, and the others all understood that it wasn't their car making the sound, but the enemy. The enemy's cars were constantly moving beside them, turning around and then back again. The arrogant curses sounded as if they were right next to their ears, uncomfortably close.

Li Xin said nothing. In the dark, she couldn't see the situation ahead clearly. The only thing she could believe in now was that Bai Ying had already opened a path for her. Even if she didn't believe it, she had to. At this moment, they had nothing left. The Qi family had to leave, or else only destruction awaited them.

The jeep sped forward. When they would run into the Lan Bang members, or when they would be discovered by the enemy, no one knew. The only thing Li Xin knew at the moment was to persevere, stay calm, and press forward.

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