lcionline Chapter 170 Has there been anything unusual recently?
Chapter 170 Has there been anything unusual recently?
Su Ming immediately realized that the enemy had anticipated Jun Tong's rescue and had set a sophisticated trap, awaiting their arrival. By this point, the factory was surrounded by numerous ambushes. A single misstep would have put their entire team in dire straits.
Su Ming quickly contacted Zheng Yaoxian via code and informed him of his discovery. Zheng Yaoxian frowned, clearly realizing the seriousness of the situation. He quickly made a decision and ordered the team to remain on standby until further instructions were given.
"Su Ming, what do you think?" Zheng Yaoxian asked in a low voice. He became more and more trusting of Su Ming's judgment.
Su Ming thought carefully for a moment and said in a deep voice, "The enemy is clearly well prepared. If we follow our original plan, we will surely be surrounded. My suggestion is that we should make a feint to the east and attack in the west, creating chaos to divert the enemy's attention, and then surprise attack the target during this chaos."
After hearing this, Zheng Yaoxian's eyes flashed with appreciation. He nodded and decided to adopt Su Ming's suggestion.
So, Su Ming led a small team of elite soldiers and quietly circled to the other side of the factory, creating a series of decoy targets. At the same time, he sent out false intelligence via radio, deliberately revealing some false whereabouts. The enemy was indeed fooled and quickly mobilized most of their forces to hunt down the false targets.
As the enemy's internal chaos unfolded, Su Ming and Zheng Yaoxian led the remaining team members in a surprise attack from the other side of the factory. Acting swiftly and decisively, they stormed directly into the room where Bai Hu was imprisoned. The enemy was caught off guard and subdued in a few encounters.
After successfully rescuing the white fox, Su Ming commanded his team to evacuate from the enemy's encirclement. They followed a pre-planned retreat route and fled the battlefield at an extremely fast speed. By the time the enemy reacted, it was already too late.
The successful completion of this mission not only thwarted the enemy's plot but also saved Juntong from a potential disaster. More importantly, Su Ming, with his keen insight and decisive action, successfully saw through the enemy's ambush and ensured the smooth progress of the mission.
Upon returning to Juntong headquarters, Zheng Yaoxian personally commended Su Ming for his achievements. This victory solidified Su Ming's position within Juntong. Not only did he earn the respect of his colleagues, he also became Zheng Yaoxian's most trusted assistant.
From then on, Su Ming's name spread throughout Juntong, becoming a legend. His eyes, capable of seeing through enemy schemes, and his uncanny judgment made him indispensable to Juntong. His codename, "Arsenic," also began to strike fear into the hearts of his enemies, making him a rising star in the world of espionage.
Su Ming's name had gradually become a legend within the Juntong community, but he knew that at the center of the vortex of espionage, the greater the achievement, the greater the danger. While his repeated mission successes had earned him greater trust and power, they also made him a particularly threatening target in the eyes of his enemies. Lately, he had sensed a growing tension, every step akin to treading on a knife's edge. It wasn't until an inadvertent intelligence interception that he finally realized a deeper conspiracy lay behind all this.
That day, Su Ming was reporting on his recent work in Zheng Yaoxian's office. Zheng Yaoxian listened quietly, nodding occasionally, then paused in thought before offering a few unhurried instructions. Though Zheng Yaoxian was over fifty, his mind remained sharp, often revealing key points with just a few words. Su Ming admired this immensely, and he often reminded himself to remain vigilant and calm.
"Has there been anything unusual recently?" Zheng Yaoxian suddenly asked.
He immediately shook his head and said, "I haven't found anything special yet."
His brows furrowed slightly. "Well, but you have to pay more attention. The enemy's movements have been a bit unusual recently, especially within our ranks. Some clues seem to point to some unusual activities."
Su Ming's heart tightened. He knew Zheng Yaoxian would never attack without a purpose. This meant that Juntong was very likely infiltrated by the enemy. This kind of infiltration was often the most deadly, as internal betrayal was more difficult to prevent than external attacks.
After he left the office, Zheng Yaoxian's words kept replaying in his mind, and his heart couldn't help but grow heavy. If there really was a traitor lurking within Juntong, it would undoubtedly be a time bomb ready to explode at any moment.
A few days later, Su Ming indeed received a new mission. Juntong had intercepted a coded telegram. Though brief, it held profound implications. The enemy mentioned a sleeper agent codenamed "Plum Blossom," who had long been active within Juntong and provided a wealth of crucial intelligence. This "Plum Blossom"'s identity was so secretive that only a select few within the enemy's secret service knew its true identity. According to the telegram, Juntong's recent operation had failed precisely because "Plum Blossom" had leaked the plan.
The codename "Plum Blossom" brought Su Ming unprecedented pressure. He knew that finding this lurker would be as difficult as finding a needle in a vast ocean. The enemy's insidiousness and cunningness forced him to be even more cautious.
The night he received the mission, Su Ming sat alone in his room, lit a cigarette, and gazed deeply at the dark night sky outside the window. Smoke curled up in the room, swirling around him as if to engulf him. He knew this was a huge test, potentially the most crucial battle in his spy career.
"Plum Blossom," Su Ming muttered to himself, "Who is it?"
He began to review every possible source of information, reassessing every seemingly insignificant clue. His mind was like a high-speed machine, recalling every interaction with his colleagues, every subtle expression and movement, searching for clues.
But the enemy was clearly more cunning than he had imagined. No matter how hard he tried, he could not pinpoint the identity of "Plum Blossom." Days and nights of contemplation left him exhausted, but at the same time, they fueled his fighting spirit. He would not give up easily, especially at this crucial moment.
Late one night, Su Ming was analyzing intelligence when he received an urgent telegram. The message mentioned that an enemy intelligence agent codenamed "Anhua" would meet with "Meihua" at a secret location, and the exact time and location had been intercepted. Su Ming's heart leaped. This was a perfect opportunity—he could not only intercept the enemy intelligence but also follow the clues to uncover "Meihua's" true identity.
This operation was of grave importance, so Su Ming immediately led the team out personally. Before the operation, he carefully considered every detail, fearing any mistakes during execution. He understood that the success or failure of this operation not only affected his own safety, but also the future of the entire Juntong.