This is how it is, I am worried that what Dai Sha just said was a trap for us. I think it's impossible for someone of his nature to be kind enough to rescue the members of the second squad. I suspect the whole car accident was likely orchestrated by him. So..."

"So what? I think you're just afraid of dying! Always looking ahead and behind, if you hadn't stopped me earlier, I would have already beaten that Wei Dazhuang!" Wang Qiang looked aggrievedly sideways, clearly still holding a grudge from the conflict in front of the gym earlier.

Seeing Wang Qiang's appearance, Tang Xiaoquan wisely closed his mouth.

Indeed, according to his intent, he did have plans to persuade Xu Renjie to abandon this rescue mission.

After all, a person can survive a week without food, but the result of going three days without water is predictable.

In his view, given the current state of everyone, it is indeed unnecessary to risk it for those two who might have already died.

Xu Renjie silently bowed his head in thought, no doubt Tang Xiaoquan's worries also served as a reminder to him.

After a moment of weighing, he calmly said, "Comrade Xiao Tang is right, we really do need to guard against Dai Sha's trap. However, regardless of the possibility of this mission, even if it's just a one in ten thousand chance, we have to go."

The final sentence Xu Renjie spoke was exceptionally firm because it was precisely due to his improper employment of people that many were implicated.

So just as he said himself, even if it's a one in ten thousand chance, he has to take a gamble.

He really doesn't want anyone else to lose their lives because of his wrong judgments.

"Here's what we'll do. To be safe, I'll take a few soldiers to the target location first to scout. If everything is fine, then you can follow."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qiang was displeased, "I say, Captain Xu, this isn't right. We agreed to go together to rescue people, what? You're changing your mind after just a little time? You wouldn't happen to think we're in your way and look down on us?"

Xu Renjie didn't pay attention to Wang Qiang's nonsense but responded with a soldier's unique calm and authority, "This isn't about being in the way. I said it's for safety! The safety I refer to isn't just about you alone! It's about everyone here! When I tell you to stay downstairs, it doesn't mean standing there admiring the view. You have your task too, which is to watch and lookout. This way, whatever danger we encounter later, at least we can ensure we withdraw at the first moment! Now, may I ask, do you have any other questions?"

His gaze abruptly sharpened, and Xu Renjie's natural aura of authority instantly pressed upon Wang Qiang, giving him a sense of military dignity he'd never felt before!!

"No, nothing! Just, just as you say!" Wang Qiang blurted out instinctively, his expression a bit dazed.

The vehicle soon arrived at the "Bieyuan District" mentioned by Dai Sha. Calling it a district might be generous as it was just two rows of opposing three-story buildings. Judging by the overall structure, it seemed to be an old self-built house from the 1990s.

Wang Zhongyu steadily drove the car into the district. Inside, there was an open area about 80 square meters. In the center stood a tall ancient plane tree, its thick trunk suggesting its old age.

Apart from that, several decaying corpses lay dismembered on the ground, likely the handiwork of Sang Biao and the others.

"Hua Biao! Li Xiaoxin! Shen Lian! Lei Tong!"

"Here!"

"You four come upstairs with me, the rest stay down here."

"Yes!"

"Also, Zhang Zhicai, come here for a moment!"

Jumping from the vehicle, Xu Renjie called medical soldier Zhang Zhicai aside, "After we leave later, you're in charge. Ensure the safety of the third squad members, and be ready to come up and rescue at the first sign of anything happening above! Understand?"

"Understood!"

The army is the army! Concise, no unnecessary words! Xu Renjie took less than a minute to assign the whole task structure.

Five people rushed into the dark corridor one after another. As soon as they entered, Xu Renjie smelled the corpse rot in the air.

He instinctively tightened his grip on the **, then made a "be cautious" gesture to the soldiers behind him.

The first corpse appeared at the corner of the first floor. Like those in the district square, this zombie was struck in the head before being beheaded; presumably, another of Sang Biao's works.

On their way to the second floor, Xu Renjie's team came across seven or eight more "unlucky ones" who had been dismembered.

These "unlucky ones" were mostly rotting and dismembered, with dozens of mosquitoes and flies buzzing merrily around their remains.

However, Xu Renjie obviously wasn't interested in their dance. He quickly rushed forward, stirring up a commotion.

Thanks to Sang Biao and his men's actions, Xu Renjie and his team reached the destination on the second floor without any bloodshed.

The second floor had two rooms in total. The room on the right clearly bore the number "202".

Xu Renjie didn't hesitate, decisively taking out the key. Simultaneously, the four soldiers behind him readied themselves for combat.

With a click, the door lock opened. Xu Renjie immediately pulled the wooden door aside, and the four soldiers swiftly entered.

They advanced with overlapping cover, quickly discovering the surviving members of the second squad tied up inside the bedroom.

"Captain!! Over here!!"

Xu Renjie leaped into the bedroom in two bounds. As soon as he entered, he was hit by the stench of urine.

In his sight were two middle-aged men with drooping eyes, lying on the ground.

Their stubbly beards had grown into thick bristles, making them look even more pitiful than beggars on the street.

Judging by their weak aura, it seemed only a matter of time before they died.

Xu Renjie checked their breath and immediately urged the soldiers beside him, "Quick, call Zhang Zhicai up here, they have breath, they're still alive."

In a moment, everyone standing at the foot of the building rushed inside.

As soon as they entered the room, medical officer Zhang Zhicai immediately began treating the two survivors.

Meanwhile, as Xu Renjie worked to save the survivors, Wei Dazhuang at the gym was almost simultaneously subjected to interrogation by the scar-faced Dai Sha.

"Heh heh," Dai Sha gave a knowing smile, his gaze sweeping over the man before him, speaking with a slightly chilling tone, "Alright, Wei... ah, Wei Dazhuang, tell me, why did you abandon your previous teammates, and what was your real purpose in coming to me?"

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