Chapter 90: Investigate the Information!

Qin Feng forced a bitter smile and said, “Since everyone has decided to stay, I’ll stay as well. If I were to retreat now, I’d have no face left to remain with the squad. The minority obeys the majority; I choose to stay. Another person means more strength. I’m a sniper; I can provide firepower for everyone. Captain, what do you think we should do next?”

Seeing everyone remain, Qin Feng stayed too, ready to fight alongside them. Even if they encountered members of the Blood Skull Mercenary Corps, he was determined to face them, wanting to test his current strength and see if he could stand against them.

Everyone agreed with Qin Feng’s reasoning. Now that he had chosen to stay, there was no need to debate further. The most pressing issue was whether they could solve the immediate problem: why so many enemies were pursuing them, and why there were so many adversaries in the area.

All eyes turned to War Eagle, who thought for a moment before speaking. “The problem we face now is survival. Why are there so many pursuers after us? Why have so many enemies come here? What is their objective? And why has our intelligence failed?”

“Yes, Captain, you’re absolutely right. Should we contact headquarters and check the intelligence?” Shadow reminded, sensing that a thorough understanding was needed for them to fight better and deal with their enemies more effectively.

“No, we mustn’t contact headquarters. I suspect the enemy may have powerful ground radar, and if we send a signal, they’ll detect it. That would put us in danger. Don’t forget, there’s a spy satellite overhead. The commander hasn’t allowed us to contact headquarters for such a long time; he must know there’s a problem and is probably investigating the intelligence issue now.”

War Eagle rejected the suggestion, insisting that maintaining radio silence was the only way to avoid enemy detection and ensure their safety.

Everyone agreed, abandoning the idea of contacting headquarters. War Eagle glanced at the group, then turned to Qin Feng and asked, “Feng, when you returned, did you notice where the enemy was positioned?”

“Captain, you want to scout the enemy to gather intelligence?” Qin Feng asked, sensing War Eagle's intent. It was risky, but it was also a way to obtain information.

“It’s risky, yes, but we have to take some risks to gain results. My plan is this: we disguise ourselves as armed militants, capture a few of their people, and interrogate them to find out what’s going on. That way, we’ll know how to deal with the enemy more effectively.”

War Eagle laid out his idea. Only by knowing their own and the enemy’s situation could they remain undefeated.

“I agree, Captain,” Shadow said. Everyone could see War Eagle was determined. Only this way could they better confront the enemy and complete their mission.

“I agree as well,” Black Wolf said.

“I agree too, Captain, your plan is feasible,” Snow Leopard added.

“Agreed,” Qin Feng said. Seeing everyone had consented, he had no choice but to go along, sighing to himself and reminding himself to be cautious.

He reconsidered; staying to fight the Blood Skull Mercenary Corps would be a good test of his strength. He knew they were formidable opponents and needed to approach them carefully to prevail.

“Let’s see who takes out whom,” Qin Feng thought silently, telling himself to survive so he could keep improving and better defeat his enemies.

They pressed forward through the pouring rain, with Qin Feng leading the way. The downpour was so heavy that none noticed the worry on Qin Feng’s face as he moved swiftly.

After more than two hours, night gradually fell as they reached the area where they might encounter the enemy.

The group quickly concealed themselves, and soon after, an enemy appeared—a subordinate, clearly. He came out to relieve himself.

After entering the jungle, he carefully surveyed his surroundings, confirmed he was alone, and began his business.

He never suspected Qin Feng and the others were lurking nearby.

Before he could finish, Qin Feng moved instantly, covering his mouth and dragging him deep into the jungle to War Eagle and the others.

“Tell us, why are you hunting us?” Qin Feng and the group demanded.

“Mmm! Mmm!” The enemy cried out, but clearly, he didn’t speak their language and could say nothing useful.

“He’s not the one we’re looking for. He knows nothing; just a low-level grunt,” War Eagle remarked, recognizing that the man had little combat capability and no valuable information.

With a swift chop to the back of the head, Qin Feng knocked him unconscious.

“Captain, I think I can infiltrate the enemy, find someone of higher rank, and get more detailed information,” Qin Feng said, knowing these minor grunts knew nothing.

“But wouldn’t it be dangerous if you went alone?” War Eagle asked.

“Captain, don’t worry, I’ll handle it. With you all covering me from outside, I’ll be fine. If anything seems off, I’ll pull back and regroup immediately,” Qin Feng replied, confident in his strategy.

“Alright, do as you said. Remember, if anything’s wrong, escape immediately, understood?” War Eagle instructed, believing Qin Feng was the best fit: he knew the jungle, his hand-to-hand skills were superior—even War Eagle himself wasn’t a match for him.

“Understood,” Qin Feng replied, stripped the unconscious soldier of his jacket, donned it himself, and headed toward the enemy’s gathering point. Now disguised as an enemy, he could walk in openly without fear of being discovered.

“Everyone, stay hidden outside, be ready to receive Feng at any moment,” War Eagle said, surveying the surroundings. He knew Qin Feng was deep inside enemy lines, so he urged the group to be ready to cover him at all times, ensuring his safety and a discreet return.

Now, they needed intelligence. Penetrating the enemy would yield the best information and eliminate the risk of false reports.

“Yes!” everyone replied, then concealed themselves around the perimeter.