Chapter 170: When Facing Trouble, Don't Panic, Make a Phone Call First

The rest of the archaeological team also retreated into the shadows of the buildings.

Amy came to A-Zu's side, the girl was extremely nervous, breathing rapidly, which made the changes in her body curves very noticeable.

A-Zu sat on a rock, Karma stood in front of him on guard, with nothing else to do, A-Zu scanned the situation outside.

Soon, he noticed some vehicles appearing on the horizon outside the village.

There were a lot of vehicles, mostly off-road vehicles, and some modified cars.

These modified vehicles were equipped with huge exhaust pipes, their engines roaring like monsters, causing the exhaust pipes to emit large amounts of thick smoke.

Besides cars, there were also motorcycles, with riders constantly making strange noises.

There were also men with flamethrowers, occasionally spitting fire, burning the sparse shrubs along the way.

Whether it was off-road vehicles, modified cars, or these motorcycles.

Without exception, they all carried black flags with a white sickle pattern.

But unlike the flag seen at the oasis in the afternoon, this white sickle had a black hand beneath it.

The black hand gripping the white sickle created a stark contrast.

At this moment, A-Zu heard the mercenary Hank say in a grave tone, "It's 'Black Hand' Meng Ge's men."

"They've caught up with us after all."

"Prepare for battle, they're not here to negotiate."

"We need to take them out here, or we won't have a peaceful journey ahead."

Although clearly outnumbered, the mercenary captain showed no fear.

The mercenaries also all looked composed, even Karma beside A-Zu.

Soon, the bald 'Tank' grinned and pulled out an RBG rocket launcher, aiming at the area with the most 'Black Hand' men, and fired a shell.

The night sky was instantly filled with a sharp, piercing whistle, the shell trailing a faint flame tail, swiftly heading towards the 'Black Hand' group.

There was a collective gasp from that side, and only then did the bandits think to evade, but it was already too late.

The shell landed in the densest part of the crowd, and in the dark wilderness under the night, a bright flame suddenly erupted, followed by an earth-shattering explosion.

Orange flames surged and rolled, flickering unsteadily.

Several off-road vehicles and modified cars were blown into the air, and then the burning wrecks fell back down.

More bandits were killed in the flames.

Those who died instantly were the lucky ones; the unlucky ones who were not at the center of the explosion but were caught in the blast.

Either had car or shell fragments embedded in their bodies, or their limbs were blown off, one even had the lower half of his body blown to a bloody pulp, but not dying immediately, he lay on the ground wailing in agony.

Next, the distinctive sound of anti-aircraft machine gun fire rang out in the night.

After firing an RBG rocket launcher, Tank jumped onto an off-road vehicle, and together with Tiger, they manned the anti-aircraft machine gun, wildly sweeping the wilderness.

The spent shell casings ejected from the machine gun clattered onto the vehicle, piling up at the feet of the two gunners, quickly forming a small metal hill.

At this time, Hank and the others also joined the battle.

They relied on various obstacles in the village, and with the aid of infrared sights, they shot with unerring accuracy, headshotting one 'Black Hand' bandit after another.

On the wilderness outside the village, lines of fire crisscrossed, and the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder.

Within the 'Black Hand' group, flames and blood mist continuously sprayed, and 'Black Hand' bandits kept falling to bullets, dying on the spot.

When the bandits got closer, they were met with tactical grenade attacks.

With each explosion, several bandits would fall directly, and those not dead had grenade fragments embedded in their bodies, unable to continue fighting.

A-Zu was somewhat surprised.

The firepower of Hank's mercenaries was unexpectedly fierce, and their marksmanship was excellent, plus they were good at coordinating.

They actually managed to suppress the numerically superior 'Black Hand' bandits.

On the battlefield, explosions and gun smoke rose one after another, Death was reveling, wherever its sickle reached, life was extinguished.

However.

After the initial panic of being suppressed passed, the 'Black Hand' bandits also began to respond.

They started to divide their forces.

These bandits had survived in the chaotic lands, so they were not pushovers who only knew how to take a beating.

Nor were they cowards who would be scared by such a scene.

They used part of their firepower to attract Hank and the others, while another part split into left and right flanks, bypassing the main battlefield, and infiltrated from the east and west sides of the village.

On the battlefield.

A scout and sniper from Hank's side noticed this situation and immediately blew a few urgent whistles.

This was a unique signal of Hank's team.

Upon hearing it, Hank immediately shouted, "Karma, get on the roof."

"You take care of the rats on the west side."

"Robin, you handle the east side, don't let them get within three hundred meters."

"The rest of you, keep the pressure on the bandits in front."

"Tank, Tiger, don't think about saving bullets."

"Shoot."

"Only by killing them all do we have the right to worry about ammunition."

Under Hank's orders, Karma immediately took action.

The woman slung her rifle on her back, then easily climbed onto the roof, and soon, rhythmic gunfire began to sound from the rooftop.

At the same time, a trickle of dust began to fall inside the house.

In the archaeological team, Dr. Nick and Amy knew A-Zu's identity.

Knowing that Homeland was by their side, they didn't have to worry about safety, so they were better off than the others.

But they were still ordinary people, civilians.

Outside, the sounds of gunfire, explosions, and screams rose one after another, clearly indicating the intensity of the battle, which still made their faces pale.

As for the others, like assistant Vic, survival expert Richard, computer expert Kelly, etc., they were scared out of their wits.

Vic even closed his eyes, constantly crossing himself, praying for himself, already prepared to embrace the Lord.

A-Zu sat on the rock, scanning the situation outside.

He saw that on the west side of the village, the 'Black Hand' bandits had already dispersed.

They used the buildings along the way, or hid in the shadows, sneaking closer like rats.

At this time, lines of fire would continuously pierce the air, penetrate obstacles, and hit those 'rats'.

A-Zu looked up, above his head, Karma was lying on the roof, setting up a sniper rifle, suppressing the bandits on the west side.

From A-Zu's perspective, the scene was quite good, Karma exuded a unique kind of beauty.

Thus, with the coordination of Hank's mercenaries.

Gradually, the gunfire became sparse.

The 'Black Hand' bandits were either dead or had fled.

The battle finally ended.

Hank returned to the house, drenched in sweat: "Is everyone okay?"

Only then did Dr. Nick and the others emerge from the shadows.

Assistant Vic knelt on the ground, repeatedly crossing himself, thanking God for protecting him.

The others also breathed a sigh of relief.

Hank saw that no one was injured and nodded.

When he looked at A-Zu, he was taken aback.

He saw no trace of fear on A-Zu's face, and he realized that this man was not putting on a brave front.

This 'Mr. John' did not have a single drop of sweat on his face.

It was clear that the other party did not take this scene seriously at all.

Hank couldn't help but be amazed.

After all, even someone like him, who often risked his life on the battlefield, living on the edge.

After just fighting a battle, his palms were now full of sweat.

Although not scared, there was still some tension.

But this 'Mr. John' was so calm.

After a brief moment of confusion, Hank did not linger, shouting, "Check your equipment, reload, don't let your guard down."

Hearing this.

Assistant Vic jumped up and said, "Mr. Hank, do you mean the bandits will come again?"

Guide Ackerman said with a grave expression, "It's hard to say."

"'Black Hand' Meng Ge is ruthless and very persistent."

"He's not the type to retreat after one or two defeats."

"On the contrary, it will provoke his ferocity."

As soon as Ackerman finished speaking, sniper Robin shouted, "1 o'clock direction, enemy spotted!"

Hank quickly went up to the roof, took out his binoculars to look, and immediately took a sharp breath.

On the horizon outside the village, a curtain of dust was rising, within the dust, vehicles and figures were faintly visible, in great numbers.

Hank immediately roared, "Tank, Tiger, how much ammo is left for the anti-aircraft machine gun."

The bald man quickly reported, "Not much left, boss."

Hank's expression immediately turned ugly.

Karma suggested, "How about we leave this place?"

Hank decisively shook his head, "No, if we go into the wilderness, we'll be even less of a match for them."

In the archaeological team, survival expert Richard said, "Didn't the guide say there are many canyons and natural caves here, can't we hide and avoid 'Black Hand'?"

Ackerman smiled bitterly, "Believe me, the 'Sickle Group' knows this area like the back of their hand, it won't be hard for them to find us."

Hank said in a deep voice, "Don't panic, there's always a way."

"Ackerman, do you know what Meng Ge looks like?"

"If we can snipe him, 'Black Hand' will be leaderless and won't be able to cause trouble."

Ackerman shook his head, "Meng Ge always wears a skull mask, firstly to scare people, secondly to make it hard to recognize him."

"When he appears, he's always accompanied by a personal guard."

"Everyone in that team wears a skull mask."

Sniper Robin said decisively, "Then we'll kill them all."

Although he said so, upon careful consideration, it was clear this was impossible.

At this moment, a whistling sound was heard in the sky.

Hank's face changed, and he roared, "Get down."

He pounced on the nearest Dr. Nick, using his own body to protect the doctor.

A-Zu, however, smiled as he watched Karma pounce towards him, then allowed the soft body to press down on him.

Then a deafening explosion sounded in his ears, the house shook violently, and rubble kept falling.

Fortunately, the enemy's shell missed, landing in a nearby house.

Otherwise, A-Zu and the others would have been buried alive.

Hank got up, shaking off the dust, and roared, "Is everyone okay?"

"Okay, boss."

"No problem."

Hank turned around and said, "Let's go, kill those bandits!"

"You stay here and don't move."

Karma got up, quickly gave instructions, then returned to the roof.

Soon, the second battle began.

The archaeological team was anxious and despondent, everyone knew it wouldn't be easy this time.

The mercenaries were limited in number, and some of their ammo had been used.

It would be hard to resist the bandits again.

Only A-Zu remained calm, occasionally glancing at his watch.

At this time, Amy came to his side and whispered, "What should we do now, Zu... Mr. John."

A-Zu looked at her and smiled, "Don't worry, Mr. Hank will protect us."

Amy's eyes sparkled with tears, the girl was almost crying from anxiety, "But Mr. Hank and the others are almost out of bullets."

"That's okay, at worst I'll take you and Dr. Nick away from here."

Dr. Nick also came over at this time and whispered, "Even if I know the coordinates, when we get close, we'll still need others' help to find the exact location."

The implication was already very clear.

A-Zu shrugged, "Alright."

"Don't panic, I'll make a phone call."

With that, he stood up.

And walked to the corner of the house.

Amy and Dr. Nick looked at each other in confusion.

Not knowing who A-Zu was calling at this time.

Could it be to call some superhero to come and help?

Walking to the corner, A-Zu brushed off the dust on his shoulder, took out the 'X Task Force' summoning phone from his inventory.

He opened the phone book, looked at the names inside, and finally tapped on the name 'Revenge Demon'.

He started dialing.

After a moment, the call connected, and a deep voice came from the phone, "Who is this?"

A-Zu smiled, "It's me, John."

"I need a favor."

At this moment.

On the wilderness outside the village, cars and motorcycles were roaring towards the village.

In a modified off-road vehicle at the rear, 'Black Hand' Meng Ge, wearing a skull mask, looked at the village in the distance where smoke was rising.

He sneered.

At that moment, he saw a flash of fire from a modified car in front.

Then flames spurted out from the car window.

Meng Ge was stunned.

Then he saw the flames extinguish, but black smoke poured out of the car, and the door was kicked open by a foot.

Then someone climbed out from inside.

It was a man he had never seen before.

He was wearing a white vest and jeans, with a lot of tattoos, making him look like a demon.

When this man walked out, his eyes were somewhat dazed, then he stood in the open, raised his hands.

And shouted.

With him as the center.

A ring of flames suddenly erupted.

Before Meng Ge could react, in his vision, the wave of fire had already roared towards him.

And then he lost consciousness.

In the village.

Sniper Robin was looking through his scope, aiming at the 'Black Hand' group outside the village.

Suddenly he saw flames exploding in the distance on the wilderness.

The wave of fire surged and roared, catching up with the bandits in front, passing by them, causing cars to explode and bodies to turn into charcoal.

In an instant.

The 'Black Hand' bandits, who were still charging, suddenly fell in droves.

The battlefield outside the village fell into an eerie silence, only the crackling sound of flames burning things could be heard.

In the flames, Robin vaguely saw a standing figure.

But as the firelight flashed across his scope, when he looked again, the figure had disappeared.

The mercenaries were all stunned.

Tank touched his bald head and said, "What's going on, why did the bandits suddenly die?"

"Not sure, I just saw a flash of fire," Robin said from the roof, "Maybe they accidentally set off some kind of powerful bomb?"

Karma stood up with her gun and said with a smile, "Who cares, isn't it good that these guys are all dead?"

Finally, the mercenaries' words made the archaeological team realize that the bandits outside the village were all dead, and they couldn't help but cheer.

Guide Ackerman looked as if he was in a dream, "This can't be real, can it?"

"'Black Hand' Meng Ge is dead?"

In the house, Amy also happily looked at Dr. Nick.

Then she saw A-Zu walking back.

She quickly ran to A-Zu, "Mr. John, was that..."

A-Zu raised a finger, gently pressed it against the girl's lips, making a 'shush' gesture.

Amy's beautiful eyes sparkled with a strange light, full of admiration.

This scene.

Was just seen by Hank who had returned.

The mercenary captain couldn't help but have a thought.

Could the death of the 'Black Hand' bandits be related to this Mr. John?

But then he thought, the man hadn't even stepped out the door, how could it be related to him?

Hank immediately shook his head, dismissing his own thought.

This night.

With the death of the 'Black Hand' bandits, it finally became a thing of the past.

The next day.

After dawn.

The convoy left the village and continued on their way.

At noon on the fourth day.

The convoy stopped by a river.

It seemed to be the flood season, the river was turbulent, nourishing the land on both sides, making it lush with flowers and grass.

It was completely different from the desolation seen along the way.

At the end of this river, towering mountains could be seen.

The weather over there didn't look good, the sky above the mountains was overcast, with occasional flashes of lightning.

While above the convoy, the sun was shining brightly.

Ackerman pointed at the mountain range and said, "That's 'Devil's Valley', the place you're heading to."

"I won't be going with you."

"I'll set up camp here and wait for your return."

Amy said worriedly, "Mr. Ackerman, it's too dangerous for you to stay here alone, why don't you come with us."

The guide shook his head and smiled, refusing, "No, people who grew up on this land would never enter 'Devil's Valley'."

"As for safety, you don't need to worry."

"No bandits would come here, and there are no dangerous animals like wolves."

"Occasionally, you might see some mountain goats."

"So you don't need to worry about me."

Since Ackerman had made up his mind, after replenishing their fresh water by the river, Hank and the others drove their vehicles along the river towards 'Devil's Valley'.

In the afternoon.

The convoy had entered the valley.

The river that guided them made a turn at a cliff ahead, then extended out of the valley.

After entering the valley, it was easy to see that whether it was the cliffs or the ground, everything was bare.

Not a single blade of grass grew.

While outside the valley, the land was lush and green.

But inside the valley, it was lifeless.

Vitality and death.

The stark contrast cast an inexplicable shadow over everyone who entered the valley.

Oh.

A-Zu was an exception.

After entering the valley, he had already started scanning the environment.

Soon, A-Zu discovered that there were a large number of caves underground in this area.

Some of the caves were terrifyingly large.

Just as assistant Vic launched a few drones to start filming the surroundings, A-Zu had already found something.

To be precise.

He found a door.

A door located underground.

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