Mountain Patrol Military Officer-Chapter 499 - 387: The Wolf is Coming (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

Chapter 499: Chapter 387: The Wolf is Coming (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

Midnight.

In the chilly night, atop Yunding Mountain, the cold wind was biting.

On the spacious mountain path below the Ninth Mountain, the sound of footsteps crunching through snow arose.

A black figure stumbled forward in the snow, rushing toward the distant firelight.

"Who goes there?"

"Army order!"

At that moment, someone loudly shouted from the woods about a hundred meters away.

Seeing the black figure continue running, an iron-clad soldier leaped onto a tree branch and then drew his bow and set an arrow.

"Whoosh!"

The bowstring vibrated fiercely.

An arrow shot through the air, its tip sparking as it rubbed against the wind, shooting straight towards the black figure.

Along with it came another fierce shout.

"Army order!"

The flaming arrow pierced through the distracting wind and snow, brushing past the black figure about a meter ahead, and then thudded into a tree not far away.

At that moment, the firelight on the arrow illuminated a bloodied, disheveled figure.

Along with a set of shattered green armor!

"Pff!"

The figure in green armor staggered forward for another ten meters before collapsing headlong into the snow with a thud.

A few breaths later, the urgent sound of footsteps crunching through snow approached from the woods, and a black-armored soldier swiftly arrived, kneeling on one knee, one hand holding a saber at his waist, another hand turning the fallen figure over, and quickly brushing away the snow and blood from the person’s face.

"Captain Tong?"

The soldier recognized the face, called out softly, then quickly checked for breath.

He was an undercover guard outside the camp, also a veteran of the Ninth Mountain.

Captain Tong was covered in blood, his shattered armor bore several palm prints, and he lay unconscious, his breathing faint and weak.

The soldier hurriedly hoisted Captain Tong’s arm over his shoulder, carrying him as he sped toward the camp.

This commotion also alerted other hidden guards, and the mountain echoed with a warning whistle.

And soon, at the Ninth Mountain military camp,

"Thud thud thud"

Footsteps echoed on the Commander’s Platform, followed by someone pushing open the dimly lit tower door.

Soon afterward, three figures in red armor emerged, led by Yun Tiansheng, whose face was dark as he walked briskly, then looked up at the sound of the army camp gate opening afar in the cold night as flames rushed in.

Immediately, his form flickered, appearing in front of the open camp gate.

"General Yun Piaoqi!"

The armored soldiers rushing in shouted urgently.

Yun Tiansheng’s gaze landed on the man in the middle, a flash of rage in his eyes.

This was Tong Shan, carried unconscious on the man’s back!

This was one of his officers who he had dispatched to Chuanzhong Pass more than two hours ago to deliver a message, now returned unconscious.

He gestured with one hand, summoning Captain Tong’s body before him, then used sword fingers with his single hand to point and activate acupoints all over Tong Shan’s body, channeling True Qi through the acupoints, temporarily maintaining his heart meridian, and simultaneously probing Captain Tong’s injuries.

Tong Shan’s entire body was overwhelmed by powerful True Qi, his meridians in disarray, with the main culprit being several palm prints on his chest, leading to weak Qi energy.

He finally pointed at the brow, attempting to awaken Tong Shan, but to no avail.

The injuries were too severe!

Moreover, regarding the secret message, he hadn’t sensed its presence during his earlier examination.

Yun Tiansheng’s pupils contracted tightly,

"Take him to the Zhu You Department!"

"Also, where did you find him?"

"Reporting to General Yun Piaoqi, just at the first checkpoint at the mountain’s base! Captain Tong was stumbling towards the camp, and I, well..."

The armored soldier who had carried him recounted the incident.

A harsh look flashed across Yun Tiansheng’s eyes, and he promptly ordered, "Bring the third battalion to search along the first checkpoint down the mountain for any traces or clues. If you encounter any suspicious characters, capture them at once!"

With a furrowed brow, he continued in a deep voice:

"Also, regarding Captain Tong’s situation, summon Southern City Defender, General Mo, over!"

By normal logic, Tong Shan should have encountered trouble after leaving the city, given that acting in the crowded Jingguan City would surely draw attention.

After leaving the city, the Southern City garrison should have records, so why did Tong Shan return severely injured alone? Logically, the Southern City garrison would have noticed his return and reported it to the Ninth Mountain.

In any case, with many uncertainties, it was best to question the Southern City Garrison General first before drawing conclusions.

"Understood!"

...

Half an incense stick’s time later,

next to a brightly lit room, connected to another room through a large transparent glass window.

Yun Tiansheng and two others were observing the scene in the other room through the window, their eyes flickering.

In the other room, several doctors from the Zhu You Department were taking turns casting spells and incantations over the unconscious Tong Shan laying on a stretcher, trying to awaken the officer, but to no avail.

Before long, a doctor opened the adjacent room’s door, saluting the three watching Piaoqi generals,

"Please forgive our incompetence, generals, despite our best efforts, we cannot awaken Captain Tong. We suspect heavy injuries have trapped his Divine Soul in slumber."

"Moreover, we found no secret message on Captain Tong upon removing his clothing."

The doctor shook his head with regret and embarrassment, clutching his hands.

This news darkened the expressions of Yun Tiansheng and the other two.

"Is there no way?"

The doctor sighed, "Our skills are too shallow. Unless someone skilled in Great Divine Power of Zhu You or who can stimulate and shake the Divine Soul intensely could possibly help."

"Other than that, it’s a matter of waiting for Captain Tong to pull through and wake up on his own!"

Yun Tiansheng raised and lowered his eyebrows, then shook his sleeve,

"You may leave now!"

"Yes, sir."

Soon, the doctors from the Zhu You Department withdrew, leaving most of the lights extinguished, with Tong Shan still unconscious in the dim room.

Only Yun Tiansheng and his two companions remained in the adjacent room.

"Tiansheng, what do you think? It’s too coincidental that we sent a message, and then he was intercepted?"

Lu Ming voiced his doubts solemnly.

"Are you suggesting someone within doesn’t want us finding the Colonel? But only a few of us are aware of this news!"

Liu Qing frowned.

"No, that’s not it. That Captain from Qingshan County brought a group of government soldiers; those people are not under our command. Although they were required to stay in a separate camp without leaving, their numbers bring uncertainty and whispers!" Lu Ming had concerns in this regard, which was reasonable.

"No!" Yun Tiansheng turned, eyes flashing with determination,

"If someone truly knew the information, they would understand our general is merely out of contact, not in life-threatening danger. The renown General Tianxiong had gained in battle remains potent, so even if someone knew the information, they wouldn’t hastily act now!"

"Unless this person bears a deep grudge against our Ninth Mountain, scrutinizing our every move."

"Our priority should be to identify this person!"

"Create a list of suspects and dispatch individuals to investigate them in the city!"

Liu Qing and Lu Ming nodded, seeing the logic in this.

"I remember the Princely Heir living in the North City Jin Family has grudges with our general!"

As the three conversed, footsteps sounded outside.

Subsequently, a voice was heard.

"Piaoqi General, Southern City Defender, General Mo, has arrived outside the camp!"

Yun Tiansheng exchanged glances with Liu Qing,

"Let us go out to greet him!"

"I recall after the Battle of Five Treasures Mountain, the four garrison generals conducted extensive searches for remnants and were granted the general’s Eye Power True Intent. Perhaps it could aid in awakening Tong Shan!"

"Once he awakes, matters can be more easily resolved."

Spoken, Yun Tiansheng briskly headed out, instructing those outside to watch over Tong Shan.

Once Yun Tiansheng and his cohort exited, in the room across, under the flickering candlelight, the eyes on the bed suddenly opened!

Within was a chilling, eerie smile!

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