Strongest Soldier King

"Song Tao committed suicide for his family. His death is tantamount to taking all the blame on himself. This matter has impacted me greatly. I suspect Tang Tian has inherited her father's cause and will stop at nothing for the Wild Wolf Mercenary Group. Tang Tian won this battle against us and has gained prestige, likely becoming the new generation of Wolf King. Therefore, she must go to restore the former strongholds," Lan Xue analyzed with a stern face.

"You mean the old base of the Wild Wolf Mercenary Group?" Mr. Li said in surprise, pondering for a moment before shaking his head and denying, "I don't doubt your speculation, but it definitely won't be now. With Tang Tian's intelligence and methods, she certainly won't restore the old base at this moment. That would expose herself, wouldn't it?"

"Yes, that's what I'm worried about. Perhaps there's someone who can help us," Lan Xue said helplessly.

"Who?" Mr. Li asked curiously in return.

"Liu Qingqing, Tang Tian's classmate, the person who understands her best," Lan Xue suggested.

"General Liu's granddaughter Qingqing?" Mr. Li pondered, the intelligent light flashing in his eyes, his expression turning serious. After a while, he said, "Qingqing has already joined us, training in the Youth Camp. I don't doubt Qingqing's intelligence and understanding of Tang Tian, but have you thought about it? The whole matter is actually being directed by someone else, a person not only of extraordinary intellect but also richly experienced, not someone Qingqing can deal with. We can't waste time."

Lan Xue gave a bitter smile and nodded helplessly, feeling somewhat desperate in her attempts. After some thought, she said, "The Wild Wolf Mercenary Group's stronghold is in the southwestern jungles. Besides that, there isn't a second stronghold in the entire East. I suspect she would return to the southwest area and find a place to hide. I suggest increasing reconnaissance in the southwest countries."

"Your suggestion is quite good. Lan Xing, transmit the order under my name," Mr. Li agreed approvingly, "Besides, I will contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately, to have them get in touch with the southwest countries and help look into it. Maybe they'll find something."

"That's all we can do. I'm planning to take our team members to the southwest for a visit, posing as tourists. What do you think?" Lan Xue said heavily, thinking of Luo Zheng's constant danger, feeling uneasy for doing nothing.

Mr. Li nodded understandingly, sighing helplessly, "Alright, be careful and keep in touch at all times. It's good to go, just in case there's some clue, hurry to check it out. Before you leave, go to his home and see his family. Just say Ghost is going to perform a secret mission, and it might take a while."

"Understood." Lan Xue felt a pang in her heart and agreed, thinking of Luo Zheng's parents' warmth, feeling immensely troubled about how to face them.

"If you're troubled, let it go. Let Lan Xing go, say that you are on a mission together. This can reassure his parents more," Mr. Li gravely suggested.

Lan Xue thought about it, realizing she indeed couldn't calmly face Luo Zheng's parents, and going there would arouse suspicion, so she looked at Lan Xing. Lan Xing nodded, and Lan Xue gave a bitter smile and said, "Then I'll go."

Leaving the courtyard, Lan Xue drove away, contacting Ghost Hand and others. After confirming the location, she drove over, soon arriving at the hotel parking lot. Ghost Hand and others boarded the car, looking at Lan Xue with heavy hearts. Lan Xue, with a cold expression, said, "I suspect Tang Tian and her group have gone to the southwest area, planning to look for them as tourists. I need your help; the organization has also agreed."

"No problem, when do we leave?" Ghost Hand and others said in unison.

"There's a department store across the street, take ten minutes to buy daily necessities," Lan Xue said, driving to the department store, finding a parking space. After Ghost Hand and others got off, Lan Xue called Lan Xing for help to arrange tickets. After a while, Ghost Hand and others came back with travel bags filled with new supplies. After everyone got in the car, Lan Xue drove straight to the airport.

Half an hour later, they arrived at the airport, using their IDs to get tickets through the self-service kiosks, then checked in and boarded the plane. Seated in first class, they looked out the window with heavy hearts. The plane slowly taxied, spreading its wings and soaring high into the sky. Throughout the journey, everyone remained silent, faces tense with extreme concern, eager for the plane to reach the destination sooner.

Three hours later, the plane landed in the southwestern main city. Leaving the airport, they took a taxi and continued westward. About two hours later, they arrived at the border customs. Getting off, they headed straight to the customs office building. As Lan Xue saw many soldiers standing guard at the border checkpoint, the public swarmed into the customs building and queued for clearance, her expression grew solemn. With so many people, if Tang Tian and her group were mixed in, there was no way to identify them.

They arrived at the entrance of the customs office building, where soldiers came to intercept them. The customs office building is the working place of the customs border defense, not allowing outsiders to approach. Lan Xue dialed a number, spoke a few words, and soon a major officer hurried downstairs, saluting Lan Xue and signaling the sentry to let them pass. He brought everyone to the office building and into an office on the fifth floor.

The major gestured for everyone to sit on the sofa, pouring water for them while curiously observing the group. Seeing their cold expressions, silent and preoccupied appearances, each exuded a faint killing aura. After serving the water, he quickly sat aside and said, "Is there anything I can help with? Please instruct."

"What's the recent inspection situation?" Lan Xue calmly inquired. Driving from Beijing to the border checkpoint takes at least five days, even without day and night rest. Tang Tian disappeared yesterday, and the Intelligence Team has checked all passengers during this period, ruling out the possibility of leaving by plane. The biggest possibilities are by train, high-speed rail, or self-driving. Though high-speed rail tickets require ID, verification isn't strict. Anyone can travel with just an ID to buy a ticket. Considering time, Tang Tian and her group shouldn't arrive so quickly, but we can't be careless."

The major quickly replied, "After receiving the order, we intensified the inspections. Photos have been distributed, and more surveillance has been set up in the customs hall. We arranged people specifically for head recognition scanning. As soon as the target appears, we will definitely spot him. Currently, there hasn't been any progress. Could it be that they haven't arrived yet?"

"Hmm, it's not that I doubt your work capabilities, but besides the official border routes, there are mountains and forests everywhere here. There are many places where one can sneak out, right?" Lan Xue waved her hand and continued asking.

"Yes, all the smuggling routes have personnel stationed for observation. As soon as they appear, we will discover them. The Group Army has deployed Special Warfare Teams to cooperate, and there should be no problem," the major quickly explained.

Lan Xue knew the combat capability of the Special Warfare Team from the Southwest Military District. Without more clues, she could only patiently wait and said, "We will wait here for three days. Please arrange accommodations for us."

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