C49

When his eyes adapted to the darkness, the dark forest was not as frightening as he had imagined.

The three of them quickly stepped through the grass and branches, making soft crackling sounds. Dou Dou was in front, using her gun and flashlight to clear the weeds and branches. Zhao Yilin was in the middle, while Huo Yelin was behind.

Zhao Yilin was driving away the small flying insects beside her as she walked. The back of her hand was exposed, and her feet were cut by the weeds, but she didn't make a sound.

After walking for half an hour, Zhao Yilin couldn't keep up anymore and slowed down her pace. "How far is it?"

Dou stopped and looked around. "They should be here soon."

"Yes." Zhao Yilin nodded and continued to walk forward.

Huo Yelin held her back and said, "We're almost there. I'll carry you on my back."

Zhao Yilin turned around and smiled. "You said we're almost there. I can hold on for a little while longer."

Huo Yelin stared at her and said, "What are you really strong about?"

Zhao Yilin acted as if she did not hear Kieran's words and sped up her pace to catch up.

Unknowingly, they had already reached the depths of the mountain. Before walking too far, Dou Dou had to stop to look at the compass and the map.

In the middle of the mountain, there was a relatively flat open area formed by nature. On the open space, there was a helicopter with the word "M5" written in white paint on its fuselage. There were two gunmen standing in front of and behind the helicopter. There was another person sitting in the driver's seat.

On one side of the clearing was a sheer cliff, and on the other was a rocky cliff. Between the rocks were twisted pine trees and short grass, and Zhao Yilin and the others were hiding behind the short grass to observe what was going on.

Zhao Yelin noticed that Huo Yelin and Dou Dou did not intend to go down. "Aren't we going to meet up with them?" she asked curiously. "Why not go down?"

Huo Yelin stretched out his hand and pressed her head down, "How do you know if they're on the same side as us?"

Zhao Yilin lowered her head even more. "But, isn't this the meeting place you've decided on?" After she finished speaking, she suddenly realized. "Could it be that there is a traitor among your people?"

Huo Yelin said, "Your brain is working pretty fast."

Dou said, "Director Huo, the person sitting in the driver's seat got out. It's Uncle Lin."

A short but muscular middle-aged man in camouflage clothes came down from the helicopter. He held a rifle in his hand as he strolled over to the two men standing in front of the helicopter. He whispered something to them, then he took out a cigarette from his pocket and handed one to each of them.

Zhao Yelin looked at Huo Yelin and asked, "You think he might be a traitor?"

"There may be traitors or not among the people down here," explained Bean.

"How should we judge then? Besides, can't you call some credible people to such a dangerous situation?"

Surprise flashed through Huo Yelin's eyes. "You got to the point again. With such a dangerous situation in hand, of course I would call a group of trustworthy people over. But..."

"But what?"

"I wonder if Duan Zhengping's men will find us first, or if my men will meet up first."

Uncle Lin walked around with the gun in his hand and returned to the helicopter. Zhao Yilin frowned as she thought for a long time. "This Uncle Lin must be a traitor," she said.

Dou Dou was very curious and she moved closer to her. "Why do you say that?"

"Instinct."

Little Dou smacked her lips and took two steps back. "I still think there's a problem with everyone down there."

Zhao Yilin replied, "I'm telling the truth. It's almost four o'clock. Don't you think they're too quiet? There was no tension to reach the tipping point. Maybe they think it's normal for you to not come to meet up. "

Huo Yelin and Dou Dou looked at her at the same time. Zhao Yilin and Dou Dou looked at her nervously.

Huo Yelin gave a faint smile. "No, you're quite right."

Zhao Yilin didn't think he would agree with her. She proudly raised her chin towards Dou Dou.

"If that's the case," said Bean, "it's too dangerous for us to wait here."

"No." Huo Yelin looked at the mountain environment and said, "It's after four o'clock. If they can't wait, they will definitely contact Duan Zhengping's men and then conduct a carpet search on the mountain. However, the place that was previously used as a meeting point will be overlooked by them."

"I agree," said Zhao Yilin. "Let's find a more secluded place to hide."

After discussing it, they began to move towards the crack between two boulders. There were many weeds growing in the surroundings that could be used to conceal their presence.

At four in the morning, the little yellow man's cell phone suddenly rang in the quiet and empty valley.

Zhao Yelin was stunned for a moment. Huo Yelin's reaction was faster than her. He took out his phone from her pocket and pressed down the button.

After two seconds of silence, someone called out, "Who's there? Come out and meet him."

Little Dou pouted. "Yes, Uncle Lin, what should we do?"

When Huo Yelin saw that the caller ID was Fang Xinying, he took the phone and handed it to Zhao Yilin. He touched her head and said softly, "I'm fine."

Zhao Yilin knew that she had caused a disaster, and she was so anxious that she didn't know what to do. She didn't understand why Fang Xinying would suddenly call at 4 in the morning.

"What should we do?" Zhao Yelin held onto Huo Yelin's hand tightly.

Huo Yelin said softly, "According to the original plan, I'll go. You guys go."

"No!" Before Zhao Yilin could finish her sentence, Dou Dou had already dragged her to the back of the rock. She struggled as hard as she could to suppress the brute force coming from her.

Huo Yelin stood up, both hands in his pockets.

"It's me."

A few red dots of light fell on Huo Yelin's face and chest at the same time. Zhao Yelin's heart leaped and she was so scared that she forgot to breathe.

Thankfully, that Uncle Lin did not immediately have his men open fire, but shouted in surprise, "It's Boss Huo, do not open fire!"

Zhao Yilin and Dou Dou were hiding in a crack in the rock. They couldn't see what was going on outside, so they could only hear Uncle Lin say, "Why didn't you come down? Your men almost shot you just now."

Huo Yelin's voice was rather low, so it wasn't clear. It sounded like he was asking why he had brought so many people over.

Zhao Yilin looked up and begged Dou Dou to let go. Dou Dou shook her head and said hoarsely, "Don't worry, they won't kill Boss Huo for now."

Zhao Yilin lowered her head, wanting to ask why he said that.

Dou thought for a moment and said, "They want something from Boss Huo so they won't kill anyone for the time being. As for the details, we have to hurry out and reunite with the people who came to save them, then we can think of a way to save him."

Zhao Yilin lowered her head and followed him up the mountain. She was afraid that the people at the foot of the mountain would find out, so she was careful with every step she took. The sky had turned white, and the surroundings were starting to brighten up. Without the cover of darkness, it would be difficult for her and Dou Dou to escape.

Dou Dou grabbed the root protruding from the edge of the rock and wanted to jump up, but the root suddenly snapped. Zhao Yilin watched as Dou Dou tumbled down the hill. There were sharp rocks and branches everywhere. Zhao Yilin immediately grabbed his hand and they slid down a few meters, but luckily they stopped.

However, their actions just now were witnessed by Uncle Lin and the rest who were standing at the foot of the mountain.

The distance between them was too far, so Uncle Lin squinted, "Who's that above!" The others also looked curiously at the mountain.

Just as Huo Yelin was about to get on the helicopter, he suddenly used both hands to kick a guard who had fainted on both sides of the door. He then pointed his gun at Uncle Lin's head.

Uncle Lin's face darkened. He then smiled and said, "Young Master Huo, what are you doing? Is there some kind of misunderstanding?"

Zhao Yilin had saved Dou Dou's life, but her arms and legs were both injured. The edge of the stone made a deep cut on her right arm, causing her to bleed profusely.

Zhao Yilin shook her head and pointed at the foot of the mountain. "Don't worry about me. Ye Lin is in trouble."

Huo Yelin stood beside the helicopter, pointing his gun at Uncle Lin. The others surrounded him and pointed their guns at him.

He faced the six of them alone, fierce and piercing, his hair and shirt whipping in the wind from the propellers.

Little Dou gasped and grabbed Zhao Yilin to prevent her from becoming a target.

"Quickly think of a way!" If Duan Zhengping's people also come, then Ye Lin really won't be able to escape. "

Dou Dou was anxiously scratching her head when the sound of rustling footsteps came from the depths of the forest.

The two of them turned around stiffly. Zhao Yilin thought to herself, Xiao Yan, if you have already forgiven me, please save us.

Seeing that Huo Yelin was silent, Uncle Lin's tone slowly turned cold. "Huo Yelin, I worked for the Huo Family for more than 20 years, and you intend to use your gun to repay me?"

Huo Yelin said, "Ah, you were the one who taught me my spear skills."

Uncle Lin said angrily, "Then why are you still pointing a gun at me!? "Well, I didn't learn it, but I learned it pretty quickly because I was ungrateful!"

Huo Yelin stared straight at the scope. The surroundings were clearly filled with guns aimed at him, but he seemed oblivious and calm, as if he was standing in a shooting-range.

"Uncle Lin, since you are so indignant, if the truth is revealed later on, how will you act in front of these brothers?" They listened to your orders and were loyal to the Huo family, but you were secretly being ordered by Duan Zhengping to hurt the Huo family. "

As Huo Yelin said this, he glanced around. As expected, none of the subordinates that Uncle Lin had brought knew anything.

"Nonsense!" What evidence do you have? Let me tell you, the gunshot wounds on my shoulder and the steel plates on my shin bones are all done for your Huo family. "Pfft!"

Huo Yelin smiled very calmly, "Uncle Lin is indeed worthy of being an old man who has followed his grandfather for twenty years. He has a sharp tongue, and he does things perfectly. However, you might have forgotten one thing. Duan Zhengping has always been a meticulous person. If one didn't have a certain level of certainty, it would be impossible for him to take action. "Carter's headquarters had always hoped that Duan Zhengping would not use his men for personal reasons, which would lead to an international dispute. Therefore, Duan Zhengping had no choice but to cultivate his own army, and the best person to manage this army is naturally his grandfather's men."

Uncle Lin huffed. "What does that have to do with me!"

Huo Yelin took a glance at the mountain, but couldn't see Zhao Yelin and Dou Dou. A few birds were flying on the mountain not far away.

Huo Yeling said in a neither hurried nor slow manner, "Grandfather has never taken Duan Zhengping's revenge seriously. Therefore, every time I go out, I only bring you out."

Uncle Lin followed up, "I understand what you're trying to say. You suspect that the matter of the old man's car exploding has something to do with me." However, I am sorry to disappoint you, but I was not by Master's side that day. "

"It is because you are not here that you are the most suspicious."

"What do you mean?"