Chapter 35: Chapter 35: New Mission
In the following days, Qin Tian was completely immersed in cultivation, his spiritual energy growing rapidly, and he soon opened the first Star Acupoint, officially becoming a Tier One, One Star Spiritualist.
Not only that, his cultivation progress in "Thunderbolt Saber" and "Ninefold Thunder Flash" was also very pleasing, and his application in actual combat became increasingly skillful.
"Qin Tian, Yun Long, Zhao Zhao, we have a new task."
In the cafeteria, Qin Dadi glanced at the new notice on his smart wristwatch and said solemnly.
Xiao Yunlong, stuffing his mouth, said unclearly:
"Didn’t they say the war was near its end? Why is there a new task?"
Liu Zhaozhao wiped her mouth and asked: "Captain, what does the new task require us to do?"
Qin Dadi replied slowly:
"A few days ago, a legion escorting supplies back to Lieyang Valley Base suddenly disappeared before arriving at the base. Later, the base sent several teams to investigate clues, but these people also... disappeared."
Upon hearing this, everyone felt a heavy sensation in their hearts.
The disappearance of a legion is no small matter, the Military Department must have sent elites to investigate the truth.
However, these elites also disappeared, indicating that the enemy is much stronger than anticipated.
"This kind of matter isn’t something we can handle, right?" Xiao Yunlong said weakly.
Frankly speaking, among the many special forces teams at the base, the Earth Dragon Team is at best mid-level.
There are plenty of teams stronger than them.
The elite teams should be sent to handle it.
Qin Dadi explained: "This time the Military Department has dispatched over 100 special forces teams, our task is just to investigate clues, if we run into tough opponents, other teams will handle it."
"I see~"
Xiao Yunlong breathed a sigh of relief, if it’s just investigation, then there is no need to worry too much.
"When do we depart?" Qin Tian asked.
Qin Dadi: "Afternoon, there will be a fighter jet to take us to the designated location, each team is responsible for an area."
"Alright, a happy life is always short, it’s time to work again." Xiao Yunlong sighed.
Originally thinking that everyone could safely wait at Lieyang Valley Base for the war to end, unexpectedly after just a few days of rest, there is a new task.
Really don’t know what kind of opponents they will encounter next.
Qin Tian lowered his head and lightly bit the straw, a trace of anticipation flashed in his eyes.
Hopefully this time they will obtain some more interesting talent light clusters.
......
Woo~~~
The fighter jet streaked across the sky, leaving a long white vapor trail.
The four members of the Earth Dragon Team sat inside the cabin, fully armed.
Qin Tian carried the "Shadowstrike" Rune Spear as well as the Xiaolong Rifle, and also picked up a nice Black Steel Battle Saber from the logistics department.
The battle saber is extremely sharp, cutting through hair effortlessly, very handy to use.
Unfortunately, this saber was lent to him by the 319 Legion, he has to return it after the task ends.
Soon after, the fighter jet landed on an open plain.
The four jumped out of the car, looking around.
As far as the eye can see, there is vast and boundless brown land, as if the earth has been drained of vitality by time, exposing a monotonous and dull tone, extending lifelessly into the distance.
In the distance, several low hills stand abruptly, sparsely growing a few withered yellow wild grasses.
"The team we’re looking for, disappeared suddenly here, disconnecting signal."
Qin Dadi opened the electronic map, a red dot flashing in the center.
Every special forces team wears tracking devices when on task to allow the command center to obtain subordinates’ precise coordinates.
Once the signal is abnormal, it indicates the team is in danger, needing other teams to come for support.
Woo~~~
The fighter jet slowly ascended, its bottom spitting blue flame, reaching a height of a hundred meters, and then its tail flames erupted, returning towards the base.
"Wow, this person didn’t even say goodbye before leaving."
Xiao Yunlong pouted, feeling some dissatisfaction with the pilot just now, not only ignoring conversation, but later reprimanding him to be quiet.
What’s with the attitude of someone just piloting a plane?
"Different people have different personalities, let’s be understanding."
Qin Dadi patted his shoulder, then looked around, somewhat helplessly saying:
"What I’m worried about now is, such a big plain, where should we start?"
Xiao Yunlong shrugged: "If we’re really out of ideas, just pick a direction and try our luck, Qin Tian, Zhao Zhao, what do you two think?"
"Anything works."
Liu Zhaozhao nodded, usually she doesn’t like to voice opinions, mostly listens to Qin Dadi, she’s a quiet beauty.
Qin Tian squatted down, grabbed a handful of sand, lightly pinched it with his fingers, the fine brown sand fell through his fingers.
"Qin Tian, what are you doing?" Xiao Yunlong asked curiously.
Qin Tian stood up, raising the handful of sand on his palm, "Take a closer look at this color."
Upon hearing this, the three immediately gathered, staring at the sand in Qin Tian’s palm.
Soon, they found the clue.
"Isn’t this color a bit darker than the surrounding sand?" Xiao Yunlong asked unsurely.
"It seems so." Liu Zhaozhao nodded in agreement.
"Qin Tian, what did you find?" Qin Dadi directly asked.
Qin Tian replied slowly: "There’s blood in the sand."
"Blood?"
Xiao Yunlong blinked, suddenly realizing: "I was wondering why the color is darker, turns out it’s mixed with blood, wow, Qin Tian, your eyes are too sharp, you even spotted this."
Qin Tian didn’t say anything because his sight isn’t sharp to that extent; he simply smelled the blood.
The Blue Talent [Shadowbone Physique] not only gave him the explosive power, reflex, and flexibility akin to Shadow Feline people, but also endowed him with a very keen sense of smell, hearing, and night vision.
As soon as he stepped foot on this land, he smelled a faint scent of blood beneath his feet, very subtle.
But undeniably, the team they were looking for met trouble right here.
"Qin Tian, is there any other clue, or can you provide a direction?" Qin Dadi asked.
Unknowingly, during each task or combat, Qin Tian slowly became the backbone of the team.
In battle, Qin Tian was the spearhead.
And in making team decisions, his opinion was always considered first.
Qin Tian’s nose subtly twitched, pinpointing the place where the blood-scent residue was the strongest.
"Let’s go this way first."
Qin Tian pointed southeast.
"Okay, we’ll follow your lead."
Qin Dadi agreed directly.
"Is that decided?"
Xiao Yunlong raised an eyebrow, "Isn’t this a bit hasty?"
In his view, Qin Tian didn’t even squat to observe closely, seemed to randomly point a direction.
Though they indeed have no leads, any direction would do, but it still feels slightly peculiar.
"Trust Qin Tian."
Liu Zhaozhao spoke up, after all these events, she now trusts Qin Tian unconditionally.
"Alright."
Xiao Yunlong didn’t dwell on it either, their task was just to find clues; finding would be great, not finding wouldn’t lead to punishment.
"Let’s move out!"
The four stood in a line, walking towards the distance, under the dusk-colored sunset.