"You all have probably undergone some training before, but training is training, and it's still different from the battlefield situation."

"Next, you need to strictly follow our orders, understood?"

Qi Ming looked at Zhou Yingting and the other two, his gaze extremely serious.

This was on the battlefield, and a single misstep could cost lives, so he had to be a bit more serious this time.

No matter how well-trained Zhou Yingting and the other two were, they couldn't be compared to veterans on the battlefield.

Zhou Yingting and the others nodded repeatedly upon hearing this; a single mistake in this instance could be lethal.

Therefore, they readily accepted what the other side said.

"By the way, how is our corps currently doing?"

Zhou Yingting thought for a moment and took the chance to gather some intelligence.

He wanted to find out the odds of his corps' victory.

Qi Ming didn't think much of it, assuming Zhou Yingting was concerned about their side's situation, and briefly explained the current situation.

"Overall, the situation isn't that great. Recently, the frontline battles have not been going smoothly, and several of our artillery battalions were destroyed."

At this, Qi Ming sighed, "If we could find the opponent's artillery battalion, that would be great. Taking them out would significantly ease the pressure on the frontline."

"Additionally, the enemy's tanks have increased recently, approximately five hundred more than ours."

"The pressure on the frontline will be much greater next."

Qi Ming discussed the current power dynamics between the corps with the three.

This power comparison includes each side's firepower, tank and artillery numbers, and so on.

After Zhou Yingting finished listening, he couldn't help but furrow his brows.

The two corps had already engaged in battle, with every piece of land fiercely contested.

In terms of strength, their side was relatively weak.

And Highland 113 was currently under enemy control.

Taking Highland 113 would be quite challenging for their side.

First, they must eliminate about thirty thousand enemy soldiers in the front, then push the frontline to Highland 113.

Highland 113 is easy to defend and difficult to attack, directly blocking the pathway for the main forces.

Highland 113 holds extremely important strategic significance, but because it's so critical, it's especially hard to fight.

As Zhou Yingting listened to the other party explaining the key points, his expression changed.

Having just joined this corps, he wasn't familiar enough to boldly inquire about information.

But now, having inquired, he realized how dire the situation was.

Judging by this, completing this mission is too difficult.

Zhou Yingting figured that since he knew about the intelligence, Bai Siwei probably did too, and was aware of the 14th Army's situation.

Presumably, it was also known that this battle would be tough to fight.

"Looking at it, Highland 113 is really hard to attack. The path here is too steep. Just laying some mines and placing a few machine guns here would block this route."

"Additionally, the rocks up there are granite, so shelling them might not be very effective."

Yan Xia took out a map, examined it carefully, and whispered to Zhou Yingting.

Zhou Yingting glanced at the map and couldn't help but furrow his brow.

"With such a high difficulty mission, I think directly annihilating the enemy might be more reliable."

Cen Kewan came over, glanced at it, and frowned.

She thought the mission was too difficult as well.

"Annihilate the enemy? The enemy's headquarters is behind Highland 113. To annihilate their main force, you have to pass Highland 113, right? You'll definitely be attacked if you pass by."

Yan Xia shook her head upon hearing this.

As long as they guarded this pass, if you don't take Highland 113, the main force can't bypass it.

If you force your way through, you'll inevitably face total annihilation.

The three of them stared at the map, discussing for a moment, and found that no method seemed viable; the only possible way seemed to be capturing Highland 113.

"Alright, we've arrived, get out!"

The three hadn't come to any conclusion when the vehicle they were in stopped.

They were close to the frontline now, and continuing forward in the vehicle might lead to unforeseen events.

After getting out here, they would proceed on foot for reconnaissance.

Zhou Yingting and the other two got off the vehicle, checked their weapons and ammunition, and headed into the darkness past the frontline.

Witnessing this, Zhou Yingting's eyes shifted to his mini-map.

After choosing this combat profession, Zhou Yingting's golden finger became a mini-map.

Earlier, nothing had appeared on the mini-map, but now, small red dots began to appear gradually.

Having previous experience, Zhou Yingting understood that the red dots on the map indicated danger.

At this time, the Owl Squad was making its way through a dense forest to penetrate enemy lines.

Zhou Yingting and the other two took positions slightly further back, with Yu Wenxing leading at the front.

Along the earlier stretch of road, no dangers were encountered, as the path the Owl Squad took vastly avoided those red dots.

It was clear the other side was familiar with this area.

However, after crossing a few hills, they arrived at a highway and were about to continue forward.

Just then, seeing the red dots getting closer, Zhou Yingting's heart skipped a beat.

Without hesitation, Zhou Yingting stepped forward a few paces, maintaining a speed that didn't draw the attention of others, staying vigilant and ensuring they weren't detected.

"Wait a minute!"

Just as the group was swiftly crossing the highway, Zhou Yingting suddenly spoke up.

The Owl Squad halted immediately upon hearing Zhou Yingting's words. The outer members maintained their vigilance, while Qi Ming turned to look at Zhou Yingting.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Qi Ming's gaze was fixed on Zhou Yingting.

Zhou Yingting stepped forward and glanced at the distant ground before speaking in a low voice, "There are landmines up ahead!"

"Landmines?"

Upon hearing this, the members of the Owl Squad paused for a moment, their expressions tinged with suspicion.

This part of the road hadn't been traversed by them yet; it was only used by the opponent.

Would the opponent plant landmines on their own route?

Doing so would only endanger their own troops.

Qi Ming pondered this, feeling a bit puzzled. He looked at Zhou Yingting with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.

The rest of the Owl Squad also glanced at Zhou Yingting, expressing a similar sentiment without speaking.

Zhou Yingting didn't say much. He took a few steps forward and pointed toward the minefield, "That specific area has landmines."

"Yu Wenxing, go check it out."

Seeing Zhou Yingting's certainty, Qi Ming dared not take risks, and he waved for Yu Wenxing to step forward and inspect.

"Yes!"

Yu Wenxing responded without hesitation and proceeded to carefully investigate.

With Zhou Yingting's guidance, Yu Wenxing carefully examined the area briefly and immediately noticed traces.

In an instant, cold sweat broke out all over him.

If it hadn't been for Zhou Yingting's warning, he would have stepped right onto a landmine, sending himself back home.

Confirming the presence of mines, Yu Wenxing turned back to his captain, wiped sweat from his forehead, and said, "Captain, there are indeed mines!"

"What?"

Qi Ming was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, then quickly moved forward to inspect.

Moments later, Qi Ming returned with a solemn look, eyeing Zhou Yingting with intensifying suspicion.

"How did you discover this minefield?"

Zhou Yingting hadn't been leading the way, not even close to the front lines.

So how did Zhou Yingting come to know about the minefield ahead?

Qi Ming considered the possibilities and began finding Zhou Yingting increasingly suspicious.

He was pondering whether Zhou Yingting might be part of the enemy forces, knowing the minefield's location.

Listening to Qi Ming's words, Zhou Yingting understood his meaning clearly and explained, "During my training, I became exceptionally sensitive to such matters, consistently ranking first in mine clearance exercises."

"During exercises, I could instantly identify deceptive mines and traps. My instructors said I have a talent for this."

Zhou Yingting's explanation relieved Qi Ming slightly.

Considering that the personnel brought along definitely hadn't come from enemy ranks, having received extensive training at the rear, and recruited locally, Qi Ming's suspicions eased.

With this realization, his expression relaxed a lot, "Not bad, not bad. The rear has finally sent us a good talent this time!"

Qi Ming's face showed happiness again.

With such a talent on the team, they would reduce the chances of falling prey to landmines considerably!

More importantly, the reconnaissance missions often involved areas surrounded by landmines.

Having Zhou Yingting around would make those tasks significantly easier.

"Since you're so capable, move to the front and follow Yu Wenxing."

Qi Ming thought it over and then rearranged the team's positions.

Zhou Yingting had no objections and moved directly behind Yu Wenxing.

Yan Xia and another member, upon hearing this, stiffened slightly, helplessly watching Zhou Yingting's back.

They thought that if Zhou Yingting hadn't spoken up, he wouldn't have been assigned to lead the way.

Leading meant double the danger!

Furthermore, Zhou Yingting claimed a special talent for this during training, which they hadn't known about.

Could it be that Zhou Yingting trained in real-life situations?

The two felt uneasy about Zhou Yingting being assigned to the front, yet had no choice but to acquiesce.

Zhou Yingting moved ahead of Yu Wenxing, signaling him to detour and bypass the minefield.

Once the group safely crossed, Yu Wenxing breathed a sigh of relief, turning back to Zhou Yingting with gratitude, "Thanks, brother! If not for you, I might not have made it back. I owe you my life!"

"What's the point of saying that?"

Zhou Yingting chuckled and resumed advancing under the dark cover.

The team continued hastily until dawn began to break in the distance, prompting them to halt.

Traveling during the day couldn't be as blatant; they needed to remain hidden.

The best strategy was to move through the mountains.

However, this area was hard to traverse, and many places had defensive lines and checkpoints set by the opponent.

Some places could be bypassed, presenting a challenge.

After a night of traveling, not to mention the number of mountains crossed, they had already traversed two rivers.

While crossing, the swift river nearly swept them away.

The journey was fraught with peril.

"About thirty kilometers more, and we'll reach our destination."

After traveling all night, the group found shade under a tree to rest.

The map indicated they had about thirty kilometers left to cover before reaching their destination, where they would gather intelligence on enemy reinforcements.

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