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Chapter 239: Chapter 239: Harboring Evil Intentions
Under the dim yellow light, the senior leaders of various bases gathered around a square table with a map spread out on it.
Han Jiaojiao silently sat next to Han Yi, listening to others express their opinions.
Qin Wenhao was sitting opposite her, with his legs crossed casually, not glancing her way even once, as if he didn’t recognize her at all.
If Qin Wenhao hadn’t made that threatening gesture to her before, she might truly believe that he had forgotten her.
So, why... why was he now acting as if he didn’t care at all?
What, exactly, was he plotting?
"Major General Qin, since you initiated this, why not share your thoughts too? Say a few words," said Major General Peng of Lingchuan Base.
"Indeed." Zhan Rong chimed in, "It is not enough for just us few to discuss here. Major Generals Qin and Han, please also express your opinions."
Qin Wenhao glanced at Han Yi, a smile forming at the corner of his mouth, and said, "I have no objections. We can start the battle first thing tomorrow morning. After all, we have the numbers. The nest is estimated to house twelve thousand Alien Species, and we have nineteen thousand people. Surely we aren’t scared of them."
Zhan Rong looked troubled, uncertain if Qin Wenhao was serious.
Major General Peng, at his side, sternly said, "Is Major General Qin joking? Even though we have the numbers, we are still flesh and blood. We should consider how to proceed carefully."
A look of mockery appeared on Qin Wenhao’s face. "I am not joking. If you’re scared, you can just hide behind our Yunan Troops during the action tomorrow."
Major General Peng’s face stiffened, and he was visibly angry, ready to lash out, when a thin man suddenly grabbed his arm and said, "Hey, with a big enemy ahead, let’s not start in-fighting amongst ourselves."
Han Jiaojiao didn’t recognize this man, but since he was participating in the meeting inside the tent, he must be a leader of one of the units; presumably, he was the leader of the Chujiang Troops.
Starting a conflict at this moment was definitely not a good idea. Major General Peng forcefully suppressed his anger, snorted, and resigned to sit aside without another word.
The atmosphere suddenly grew colder.
Zhan Rong, playing the peacemaker, stood up and said, "The operation to eliminate the nest is fraught with danger. How can we just stay back and let Major General Qin go alone? That is not the action of a true man. Major General Peng is also concerned about the overall situation. After all, in this freezing snow, our soldiers are not as agile as the Alien Species. It’s always good to consider more."
The leader of the Chujiang Base nodded repeatedly in agreement.
Han Jiaojiao found this strange, and gave him another glance. —This was such an utterly ordinary man... of medium height, average looks, with no distinguishing features whatsoever. He didn’t seem at all like someone capable of leading troops, which was odd...
After hearing Zhan Rong’s statement, Qin Wenhao laughed lightly and said, "That makes sense. However, given the size of the nest, and with everything inside being unknown, no matter what method we think of, it would take several days and nights to complete the battle. Oh... unless someone can produce a map of the interior of the nest, then we could tailor individual battle plans for each terrain."
As he said this, his gaze, sharp and bright, turned towards the continually silent Han Yi, and he added chillingly, "But... the nest is too large, and ordinary Psychic Type Superpower Users would indeed find it overwhelming."
Han Jiaojiao’s heart clenched!
Most of the nest was located beneath the surface, like an underground maze. Searching it would be incredibly difficult! Could it be that Qin Wenhao intended to use this to drain her brother’s Ability and Mental Strength?!
Zhan Rong laughed dryly twice, not continuing the conversation.
Qin Wenhao or Han Yi, he did not wish to offend either.
However, Major General Peng turned to Han Yi and directly asked, "I’ve heard that the leader Han is a MAX Psychic Type Superpower User; surely you can undertake this task?"
Han Jiaojiao felt like running over to give him a couple of slaps! — "Are you out of your mind? You knew it was a trap set by Qin Wenhao and still, you pushed my brother into it!"
Han Yi’s expression remained bland as he said, "That’s not necessary."
Major General Peng, "Could it be that Leader Han has another way to obtain the terrain map?"
Han Yi glanced at him and asked, "Why do you need the den’s terrain map?"
Major General Peng was momentarily stunned, "Well... that’s certainly to know both us and our enemies..."
Han Yi scoffed, "Are you planning to send soldiers deep into the den?"
Everyone choked. 𝘯𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Han Yi continued, "Since there is no need to go deep into the den, asking for a terrain map is redundant. You just need to think about how to lure all the Alien Species out."
Qin Wenhao stared at Han Yi, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, his tone carrying an eerie chill, "... I fear that if we attract too many Alien Species, Leader Han might not cope with them, and it might end up making the Leader’s Wife cry, haha..."
Without holding back, Han Jiaojiao replied, "Then you are overthinking it. We fear that you won’t lure out enough Alien Species for us to kill to our satisfaction!"
Zhan Rong silently wiped his sweat, thinking that Madam Han, after her promotion from Miss Han, had become even more hot-tempered...
"Exactly, our Space-Time Base rarely steps out, so of course, we can’t return disappointed." Han Yi said with a slight smile, his face full of agreement and appreciation for Han Jiaojiao’s words.
Qin Wenhao glared ominously at Han Jiaojiao and Han Yi, his faint smile gradually vanishing. The short man from the Chujiang Base nudged him slightly with his elbow, as if to caution him or remind him, and only then did Qin Wenhao slowly shift his gaze away, forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart...
The strategy meeting ended in discord. Everyone left with their own agendas.
As Han Jiaojiao was leaving, she couldn’t help but look back.
Just as she had thought, Qin Wenhao and that man from Chujiang Base walked together. Were they in on this together?!
Han Jiaojiao’s heart tightened. — It seemed that during this cooperative mission, not only should they be cautious of the people from Yunan, but also those from Chujiang Base...
"What are you looking at?" Han Yi took her hand.
As Han Jiaojiao walked forward with him, she asked, "Brother, what’s the name of that person in charge at Chujiang Base? I haven’t seen him before."
"... He Jiang," Han Yi lightly uttered a name, and after a moment, he added, "However, the name might not be real."
Han Jiaojiao was slightly stunned. She thought: So, brother is also doubtful about that man...
This man named He Jiang was too ordinary. As if he was purposely commonplace, disguising mediocrity intentionally. However, one who could lead an army could never be mediocre. There should be some distinctiveness, like Major General Peng’s bravery, Zhan Rong’s slickness, Qin Wenhao’s haughtiness...
Yet, they knew too little about Chujiang Base, which was located even further south than Yunan Base, leading to relatively isolated information.
Han Jiaojiao suddenly recalled from her past life that she had heard Chujiang Base was actually very small, but it had developed rapidly by trading Ability Potion with major bases, becoming one of the four major bases.
So, could this He Jiang be one of Long Yueze’s people?...
