At this moment, the members of the Special Operations Team were no longer riding at a gallop. They gently tightened their reins, slowing their horses' pace to a steady and measured walk as they advanced with extreme caution. The horses lifted and set down their hooves lightly, every step taken as if fearing to disturb the danger lurking in the silence. They had deviated from their original route, having previously bypassed several searching squads to avoid drawing attention. Right now, the members of the Special Operations Team found themselves nestled in a small mountain hollow, surrounded on all sides by towering peaks that formed a natural barrier, yet potentially concealed unknown crises. Their eyes burned with vigilance, scanning every detail of their surroundings as if facing a formidable enemy.
Through that brief yet tense observation, they realized that the French had significantly tightened their border blockade. Within the same radius where there might previously have been only one or two patrols, the number of patrol units had now increased to nearly ten. Those patrols formed a dense, tight net, making the Special Operations Team's path of breakthrough far more difficult.
Xu Lin cleared his throat, and realizing he had something to say, the others gathered around him. With a solemn expression, Xu Lin began, "Now we have two options. The first option is the simplest and fastest, but also the most dangerous. That is, we look for a point where enemy defenses are rel…
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