novelones Chapter 6: Rookie? No, Battlefield Master!
Chapter 6: Rookie? No, Battlefield Master!
The jeep sped across the wasteland, kicking up clouds of yellow sand.
Inside the carriage, no one spoke; only the roar of the engine and the monotonous sound of tires rolling over gravel filled the air.
The once slick and lazy old policemen were now as silent as iron, gripping their guns tightly in their hands.
Qi Tongwei sat in the last row. The jolt made his body sway constantly, but he felt an unprecedented calm in his heart.
In my mind, the system's interface was emitting a faint glow.
Option 1: Obey orders. Remain in the rear, ensure your absolute safety, and wait for the battle to end.
[Reward: None.]
[Punishment: Dignity -10. Gain the negative status 'Mark of the Coward' (your body will tremble uncontrollably when faced with gunfire).]
Option Two: Take the Initiative. Use your abilities to identify potential threats, dominate the battle, and earn the respect of these veterans.
[Reward: God-level skill - 'Conan-level perfect crime scene reconstruction (trace evidence analysis)'!]
[Risk: Extremely High! You will become a priority target for enemy elimination, with a death probability exceeding 70%!]
Qi Tongwei's knuckles turned slightly white from the force he exerted.
Is punishment the mark of a coward?
He would rather die than accept such humiliation.
"I choose option two."
He meditated in his heart.
[Ding! God-level choice complete. Host, please prove your worth with actions!]
[New Player Gift Pack 'Grandmaster-Level Fighting Techniques' Additional Effect Activated: Dynamic Battlefield Visuals!]
[Ding! You have activated a new ability: Eagle Vision]
A cool breeze instantly swept through his body, finally reaching his eyes.
In his perception, the world seemed to be broken down into countless dynamic data.
Wind speed, distance, trajectory, and even the subtle breathing rhythm of the veteran police officers in the carriage were presented in his mind with unprecedented clarity.
Half an hour later, the jeep stopped behind a secluded earthen slope.
"Get off! Everyone, crouch down, and don't you dare stick your heads out!"
Liu Jianguo was the first to jump out of the car and shouted in a low voice.
This is Hulu Valley, a secluded place nestled between two mountains and a ravine.
With steep loess cliffs on both sides and a dry riverbed in the middle, it was a natural trading place and a natural slaughterhouse.
Liu Jianguo took out his binoculars, observed for a long time, and then began to assign tasks.
"Old Zhang, take two men to that hollow on the left side of the mountain."
"Old Li, take your men behind those big rocks on the right."
"Remember, no one is allowed to fire without my order!"
He finally looked at Qi Tongwei, waved his hand, and said impatiently.
"You stay here and watch the car."
This is an order, but also an undisguised expression of disdain.
However, Qi Tongwei did not move.
His gaze passed over Liu Jianguo's shoulder and was fixed on a clump of camel thorns about eighty meters to his left and front, about half a person's height.
With the aid of dynamic battlefield vision, the seemingly calm clump of plants appeared extremely unnatural.
The swaying frequency of one branch deviated from the rhythm of the wind by 0.01 seconds.
"Director."
Qi Tongwei suddenly spoke.
Liu Jianguo turned around unhappily: "What is it now?"
"To the left front, eighty meters away, behind that clump of camel thorns."
Qi Tongwei's voice was very low, but his words were clear.
"There are hidden sentries."
Liu Jianguo paused for a moment, then frowned and looked through the binoculars again.
It was peaceful over there, with only the wind blowing through the wild grass.
"Are you seeing things?"
An older policeman nearby also peeked out and pursed his lips.
"Kid, it's normal to be nervous, don't scare yourself."
Qi Tongwei did not argue, but added in an extremely certain tone:
"He was dressed in the clothes of a local herder, but the ground beneath his feet showed signs of freshly turned soil, the kind of marks only outsiders would leave."
"He was holding a military telescope, and there was a 0.3-second glare just now."
This series of incredibly precise details instantly silenced the old policeman who had been about to make a mocking remark.
Liu Jianguo put down his binoculars and stared at Qi Tongwei suspiciously.
This kid speaks with such conviction that it doesn't seem like he's making things up.
In such a place, even the slightest oversight could lead to the annihilation of the entire team.
I would rather trust it to have it than to trust it to have nothing.
He was silent for a few seconds, then gestured to a small, cat-like policeman behind him.
"Third brother, go take a look."
"Yes."
The policeman called Lao San nodded and disappeared silently behind the earthen slope like a wisp of smoke.
Time passed, second by second.
Everyone held their breath; the atmosphere was extremely tense.
Liu Jianguo's hand remained pressed against the holster, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
If Qi Tongwei is wrong, then they have wasted their precious time in the shadows.
If he is right...
About five minutes later.
The third brother reappeared, and he made a "take care of it" gesture.
Become!
Liu Jianguo breathed a huge sigh of relief, and when he looked at Qi Tongwei again, his expression had completely changed.
The disdain and contempt disappeared, replaced by a complex emotion mixed with shock and scrutiny.
This kid's got some skills!
"Well done."
Liu Jianguo patted Qi Tongwei on the shoulder, this time from the bottom of his heart.
The team went back into hiding.
Not long after, two off-road vehicles drove in from opposite ends of the valley, one after the other.
Both parties to the transaction have arrived.
On one side were several arrogant thugs in floral shirts surrounding a fat man wearing sunglasses.
On the other side were several taciturn, but burly men exuding a fierce aura.
"Where's the goods?"
"Where's the money?"
After a brief conversation, a box filled with US dollars and several packages containing white powder were placed in the center of the open space.
The perpetrator was caught red-handed!
A fierce glint flashed in Liu Jianguo's eyes, and his right hand was already raised high, ready to give the order to launch an attack at any moment.
This is the perfect time to make the arrest!
But just then, a hand suddenly pressed down on his arm, which was about to swing down.
It's Qi Tongwei!
"etc!"
Qi Tongwei's voice carried an undeniable urgency.
"It's a trap!"
"What are you doing?!" Liu Jianguo shouted in a low voice, both shocked and furious.
The opportunity to fight is fleeting, and he actually dared to stop me at a time like this!
Qi Tongwei didn't explain; his entire focus was on the steep mountain wall opposite him.
Just now, his battlefield dynamic vision captured a detail that was almost impossible to detect.
A faint reflection appeared in a crevice in the rocks more than 800 meters away from them, lasting for 0.1 seconds.
That's the reflection from the sniper scope!
This is a trap!
All of them were in the enemy sniper's sights!
Once they open fire and reveal their position, they'll become sitting ducks!
No time to explain!
Liu Jianguo and the others simply couldn't understand what a reflective spot 800 meters away meant!
In the blink of an eye, Qi Tongwei made a decision that left everyone speechless.
He didn't waste any more words with Liu Jianguo and suddenly darted out from behind the cover!
Like a cheetah that had been gathering its strength, he charged towards the other side of the open space, completely exposing himself to the empty riverbed!
"This is insane!"
Only those two words remained in Liu Jianguo's mind.
However, the next second.
"Bang!"
A dull yet penetrating gunshot rang out from the distant mountainside!
A bullet, with a sharp whistling sound, struck the ground behind where Qi Tongwei had just rushed out, kicking up a handful of yellow dust!
Sniper!
There really were snipers!
The backs of all the police officers were instantly soaked with cold sweat.
If it weren't for Qi Tongwei's crazy act, that shot might have hit Liu Jianguo in the head!
Gunshots are the signal.
In the valley, the expressions of the two groups of drug dealers who were making a transaction suddenly changed.
They weren't there to make a deal at all!
"Fire!"
The fat man wearing sunglasses roared and, along with his men, instantly pulled several submachine guns from the car!
The burly men opposite also lifted their coats at the same time, revealing the weapons hidden inside!
Da da da da da—!
The raging flames instantly wove into a web of death, sweeping wildly towards the position where Liu Jianguo and the others were hiding!
Gravel flew everywhere, and dirt splattered in all directions!
Liu Jianguo and the others were pinned down behind their bunkers by the sudden and intense firepower, unable to even lift their heads!
The situation took a sharp turn for the worse in just a few seconds!
They went from hunters to prey!