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In the Fei Hu Battle Team's base, everyone sat around a table in silence, deep in thought.
On the table lay a folder containing the documents provided by Bai Qi, with a particular photograph standing out prominently. Everyone present was studying that photo, each lost in their own thoughts.
Suddenly, a loud clap echoed through the room.
Jiu Ye slammed his hand on the table, snapping everyone out of their reverie as they turned to look at him.
"Damn it, stop hesitating! One hundred million is no small amount; we’re taking this!"
"The Green Mist Rainforest is not just an ordinary forest!" Da Fu Ge pressed a button on the table, and the lights in the conference room dimmed immediately. A rotating sphere projected a three-dimensional map onto the table.
The map clearly outlined part of the Green Mist Rainforest, predominantly covered in dense trees of varying heights. It appeared as an endless expanse of greenery; without the aerial view of the map, one could easily mistake it for a uniform landscape.
"The Green Mist Rainforest presents several severe challenges," Da Fu Ge explained, pointing at the forest's features with a whip. "The first issue we face is the rain and humidity, followed by the lurking beasts such as the Fiery Armored Demon Bird, Bloodthirsty Beast Lion, and Thunder Python..."
"Although these monsters are only at the Beast General level, we must remain vigilant. Additionally, we must be particularly cautious of traps within the forest—swallowing swamps, Man-Eating Flower Demons, Deadly Vines..."
Da Fu Ge listed numerous dangers while everyone listened intently, afraid to miss any crucial details.
Once Da Fu Ge finished speaking, Ma Dui added, "Therefore, we need to ensure our supplies for this mission are more than adequate." He stroked his chin and surveyed those present.
"Before we assign tasks, I want to ask again: does anyone wish to withdraw? If so, now is the time to speak up and opt out of this mission."
Ma Dui paused deliberately for a moment. When no one voiced any intention to withdraw, he proceeded with task assignments.
"Please compile a list of ammunition and equipment for Jiu Ye and Da Biao. For this Rainforest mission, our weapons and ammunition must be suited for the challenges posed by the Rainforest. Additionally, we need specialized gear for dealing with traps and camping in the Rainforest."
Jiu Ye and Da Biao nodded, noting down the tasks they were responsible for.
"For the medication, that's left to Cai Bi. Make sure to prepare enough supplies for antidotes, trauma care, and vaccines!" The team leader looked at Cai Bi.
"Leave it to me," Cai Bi replied confidently, assured in her expertise.
"As for the supplies, Qin Qin and Jia Jia will handle that," the team leader said, glancing at both of them.
The two acknowledged their responsibilities without hesitation.
"Although this mission has a bounty of 100 million, everyone still needs to be well-prepared," the team leader reiterated. "Fei Fan, you and Da Fu Ge should gather as much information as possible, whether it's about the Bodhi Tree Demon, the Source of Life, or that Bai Qi..."
There was a hint of concern in his voice, but he couldn't turn down such a lucrative reward. If this mission went smoothly, it could mean a significant profit for everyone involved.
"We'll be heading out later. Also, we have an important announcement to make!" The team leader paused here, glancing at Da Fu before continuing under the puzzled gazes of the others. "An old acquaintance will be joining us."
He chose to keep them in suspense for now; their confused expressions eased his tension slightly. "You'll find out soon enough." With that, he waved them off to prepare.
Later on.
Everyone arrived at the base as scheduled, but there was an additional open-top SUV parked at the entrance. Sitting atop it was a tall man with long hair, wearing black-rimmed glasses. He appeared scholarly and refined but was not particularly muscular; nonetheless, he had an air of height about him. He leisurely smoked a cigarette, occasionally glancing at it.
"Excuse me, who are you looking for?" Cai Bi asked as she arrived on time with her medical kit.
"Smoking fine is 20,000!" Jiu Ye pointed out the no-smoking sign at the entrance.
The man chuckled, waved his hand dismissively, threw his cigarette butt on the ground, jumped down from the vehicle to extinguish it with his foot, then flicked his long hair back and explained, "According to scientific evidence, smoking can have certain benefits."
“Like what?” Jia Jia, who had just arrived, stroked his chin and suddenly became curious.
“For example, it can relieve depression. Many people find it hard to get mentally tense, making it difficult to maintain active brainwaves necessary for memory and thought processes. Whenever the brain feels sluggish, smoking can stimulate brain cells, aiming to activate certain brain tissues to facilitate activity.”
He smiled, resembling a child showing off his knowledge.
“That seems somewhat reasonable,” Jia Jia nodded. As a fellow smoker, he had never heard such a scientific justification before, which sparked a bit of fondness for this mysterious Fellow.
“There’s more?” Lu Fei Fan, who had also arrived with Fu Qinqin, chimed in.
“Of course! Smoking can enhance inspiration. For ordinary people, smoking can improve their understanding of certain issues, allowing them to make ‘mature’ choices without fear of sacrifice, thereby gaining the ability and vitality to solve real-life problems.” The other person explained confidently with a smile.
“There are many benefits! For instance, smoking can showcase one’s elegance and alleviate brain diseases…”
He continued to elaborate on a plethora of theoretical advantages that left everyone astonished.
At that moment, Da Fu and the horse team walked out from the base. Seeing a group gathered around the long-haired bespectacled man’s theories, they couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Alright, let’s do a proper introduction,” the horse team leader clapped his hands to interrupt them.
“This is my new companion, Jiang Yu, known as the Master of Theories.”
“Too kind. Just an empty title,” Jiang Yu seemed unbothered by humility and gestured graciously.
“Haha. Don’t mind him; we used to call him the ‘Jianghu Swindler’ in our team, affectionately known as the ‘Stirring Stick’,” Da Fu Ge laughed as he burst the bubble.
“This friendship is officially over,” Jiang Yu waved dismissively at Da Fu Ge, pretending to sever ties from that moment on.
“Ha ha, alright, let’s get ready to go.” The cavalry observed how quickly the Fellows had warmed up to Jiang Yu, which saved them the trouble of breaking the ice. They had previously worried that these Fellows would clash with Jiang Yu, the swindler from the martial world, but now it seemed fine.
Everyone quickly boarded the vehicle, which drove out of the base and arrived at the old dock. They parked in the lot for safekeeping and took their large bags onto a ship heading for the West Sea.
At the dock, a butler-like figure stood on a platform overlooking the bustling scene below, where ships were loading and unloading cargo. More mercenaries greeted each other as they boarded vessels bound for the West Sea before he finally turned around.
On the platform was a table covered with a white tablecloth, upon which sat a cup of coffee. A man wearing a Metal Mask was seated in a black robe, stirring his coffee with a spoon. Satisfied after a moment, he set down the spoon and elegantly picked up the cup.
“President, all Special Operations Teams assigned to take on missions have basically departed,” Mo Guan Shi reported with his head bowed.
“Good.” Bai Qi set down his coffee cup and began to tap his fingers rhythmically on the white table surface. “Since our net has been cast, we should prepare to move out as well. However…”
At this point, Bai Qi hesitated.
Mo Guan Shi did not press for more information, waiting for the President to continue.
“Go spread the word about the ten billion bounty on the Source of Life. Let’s stir this pot a little more,” Bai Qi decided, though his true intentions remained hidden.
“Understood. I know what to do,” Mo Guan Shi acknowledged before turning to leave and carry out his orders.
Meanwhile, Lu Fei Fan stood on a Ferry as Da Biao handed him a map. The map marked the West Sea, which was not simply westward; it indicated that reaching this area would require an overnight journey through another human-made defensive barrier—the Blood Barrier!
The Blood Barrier, like the Juhai Great Wall defending against southern seas, was constructed to protect humanity's safe zones. It was manned by the Elite Corps of the Free Federation in the West Sea, known for their ironclad combat prowess.
In this vast oceanic world, the Free Federation served as a cage for humanity’s protection. Whether it was the Juhai Great Wall, Blood Barrier, Flood Barrier, or Storm Wall, they all acted as iron bars preventing monsters from entering. Yet how many humans could truly escape this Cage?
The mercenaries operating in Blood on the Blade formed one of its largest components. There were also some risk-takers—be they merchants or soldiers—who ventured into these deep-sea currents for various purposes, swimming like fish in turbulent waters.
The horse team and Da Fu stood on the deck, their expressions serious. They had already encountered three groups of people, all heading to the same destination: the Green Mist Rainforest in the West Sea Forbidden Zone.
This meant that the competition would be fierce, and they might end up with nothing. The two exchanged glances, feeling a twinge of hesitation.
"Based on the current number of Special Operations Teams, I've roughly calculated that there are at least twenty teams heading to the Green Mist Rainforest! With so many people involved, I think our chances of coming back empty-handed are over 60%," Jiang Yu said from behind, scribbling calculations on a piece of paper.
Lu Fei Fan, who was studying a map nearby, felt confused. He couldn't understand how this fellow had arrived at such a probability.
"There’s also a 5% chance that Special Operations Teams will engage in direct conflict. Considering each of our combat abilities, I estimate the chance of us being wiped out is over 7%..." Jiang Yu continued to mutter as he calculated.
Lu Fei Fan suddenly felt an urge to kick him into the sea. However, upon reflection, he realized that while Jiang Yu's probabilities sounded absurd, there was an undeniable truth to them.
A bounty of one billion would undoubtedly make many Special Operations Teams envious, and they might resort to any means necessary to claim it.
Lu Fei Fan glanced at the ships accompanying them. On the deck, several leaders from different Special Operations Teams were huddled together, casting furtive glances at their surroundings. It was clear they were plotting something.
This mission was indeed fraught with hidden dangers.
It seemed that there were no eternal friends or enemies in this world—only eternal interests. This saying held a lot of truth.
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