Spy Wars: Strong Agents Who Are Ruthless and Talk Little

Chapter 430 Nodded slowly

They hid beside the truck, their bodies almost blending into the darkness. Every slight movement in the air seemed to reveal the secret of their hiding place. Just then, the footsteps sounded again, but this time, the footsteps were more scattered, coming from several directions, as if the enemy was searching everywhere.

"They know we're nearby." Su Ming's heart tightened, and he quickly made a judgment. He realized that every move he and Zheng Yaoxian made at this moment could determine their life or death.

"We can't stay here any longer," Zheng Yaoxian whispered, a look of determination flashing in his eyes. "We must leave immediately and avoid them."

"Let's go!" Su Ming made the decision without hesitation. He quickly stood up, dusted off his body, and then signaled Zheng Yao to follow.

The two men quietly moved away from the truck and quickly disappeared into the dark street. Su Ming remained alert, but his pace slowed slightly due to his previous nervousness. He did not look back, knowing that if he stopped to think too much, he might miss his only chance.

However, after they left the area, the tension in their hearts didn't subside; instead, it intensified. Su Ming knew that the enemy would soon reorganize their search, and there was a high chance that their whereabouts would be discovered. Although they had just successfully avoided pursuit, it seemed that this game of cat and mouse had only just begun.

"We need to go to the suburbs and patrol around." Su Ming suddenly decided in a low and decisive voice.

Zheng Yaoxian turned around, slightly startled, and stared into Su Ming's eyes. He didn't speak immediately, but seemed to be thinking about something. After a moment's silence, he finally spoke, his voice still calm and rational: "What do you want to do there?"

"We can hide there and get more supplies," Su Ming replied. "Also, if we can understand the enemy's route in advance, we might be able to buy more time."

"But..." Zheng Yaoxian paused, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes. "You know, that place is not safe right now. If the enemy has already begun to deploy, such an action may cause more trouble."

Su Ming knew what Zheng Yaoxian was worried about. The abandoned area in the suburbs, while relatively secluded, was also fraught with unknown dangers. If the enemy became aware of their whereabouts and sent forces to blockade or pursue them, then if they were surrounded, they might not even have a way to escape.

He took a deep breath, a glint of determination flashing in his eyes. After a moment's silence, he finally said, "There is no retreat, only forward."

Zheng Yaoxian didn't say anything else, just nodded slightly, his eyes still calm and resolute. Their gazes met for a moment, as if a tacit understanding had already been reached between them, needing no further words.

They turned around and quickly disappeared into the shadows, heading towards the suburbs.

The road was not smooth. Winding streets, dilapidated buildings, and even scattered garbage on the ground hindered their progress. Every step had to be taken with caution, fearing the slightest sound would reveal their whereabouts. The air was filled with a long-awaited, oppressive atmosphere, as if everything had stagnated, waiting for the moment to erupt.

As they walked further and further, the hustle and bustle of the city gradually faded behind them, replaced by the even quieter suburbs. Even the air carried a chill. In the distance, the occasional barking of dogs could be heard. Under the silent night sky, all sounds seemed exceptionally clear.

Su Ming walked steadily, his eyes scanning the surroundings, his heart still alert. Zheng Yaoxian maintained a calmer demeanor, his gaze as deep as the night, as if he saw through everything before him. They had left the city limits and arrived in a relatively desolate area. The surrounding buildings were scattered and dilapidated, with the occasional empty carriage and abandoned tin shack. This was once a gathering place for migrant workers, but now, with the outbreak of war, it had long been deserted, becoming a corner of the land contested by both sides.

"Over there." Zheng Yaoxian suddenly pointed to the distance and said in a low voice.

Su Ming looked in the direction of his finger, his eyes gleaming with excitement. In the distance, among the low buildings, he could vaguely see figures moving about. Although they were quite far away, his eyesight quickly captured the figures of several people.

"It's the enemy," Su Ming whispered, but a subtle feeling rose in his heart. The enemy's activities seemed a little too intense. Could it be that they had also noticed something?

"It looks like they haven't laid too many traps." Zheng Yaoxian pondered for a moment, a thought flashing in his eyes. "However, we still have to be careful."

"Let's go take a look first." Su Ming didn't stop, his eyes fixed on the enemy in the distance. "We can't lose any chance."

As the two men approached the enemy, the tension in the air grew thicker. Su Ming's alertness intensified. He knew that every choice he made would determine their life or death. The enemy could discover their tracks at any moment.

Su Ming felt a wave of unease creeping into his heart. He had just made his decision based on intuition, but as the action began, this unease grew more pronounced. Every step felt like treading on the edge of a cliff, and the road ahead loomed with a vague sense of fear.

He didn't dare look back, still resolutely leading Zheng Yaoxian forward. Though a flicker of impulse lingered within him, the voice of reason and worry never ceased, instead rumbling like thunder in his mind. Su Ming had long understood that making a decision was one thing, executing it was another. Now, he had no time to retreat.

Zheng Yaoxian maintained his usual silence, following closely behind Su Ming. Su Ming knew that Zheng Yaoxian would never easily express his opinions, but from his usual calmness, he seemed to be able to vaguely sense his thoughts.

"Do you think there's something wrong with us acting rashly like this?" Su Ming finally couldn't help but ask, with some anxiety in his tone.

Zheng Yaoxian didn't stop, his eyes still as calm as water, "Everything you decide must have its reasons."

While the words lacked any overly emotional resonance, Su Ming sensed a subtle tinge of meaning within them. The implication of "I don't completely agree, but I'll follow you" made Su Ming feel uneasy. He knew that Zheng Yaoxian, though quiet, was incredibly thoughtful. Perhaps Zheng Yaoxian didn't fully agree with his decision, but he held fast to one conviction: they were one, and there wasn't much he could do to avoid it.

However, Su Ming knew that his decision wasn't entirely based on rational calculation, but rather on a sense of urgency. The enemy's pursuit seemed to be constantly approaching from behind, and if he stopped moving forward, he would be trapped.

As they drew closer to the enemy's area of ​​activity, Su Ming's steps became increasingly cautious, his strides growing lighter. His attention was completely focused on the front, his eyes constantly scanning his surroundings, fearing he might miss any clues. A sense of uncertainty pervaded his mind, as if new dangers could suddenly emerge from the darkness at any moment.

But even as he focused on the situation ahead, his inner anxiety gradually pulled him deeper into the vortex. He knew he couldn't continue procrastinating. Waiting and watching made their situation increasingly unfavorable. Every choice he made would bring him greater consequences, and the weight of this responsibility was almost unbearable.

"Can we get through safely?" Su Ming asked again, a hint of uneasiness in his tone, "What if the enemy is already waiting for us..."

Zheng Yaoxian raised his head slightly and scanned the buildings ahead. The broken iron frames and walls seemed to stand silently in the darkness, like beasts lying in wait for their prey.

"They can't completely block all the exits." Zheng Yaoxian replied in a low voice, a hint of depth in his eyes. "As long as we don't reveal our whereabouts, we still have a chance."

Su Ming felt a little relieved upon hearing this, but his nerves remained tense. He understood that all this was based on their concealment; if they were exposed, the consequences would be disastrous.

As the two men gradually approached the enemy, the tension in the air grew more palpable. Su Ming's every nerve was beating nervously, and his heartbeat became increasingly rapid, almost blending in with the surroundings. He knew he had to act quickly and find a breakthrough, and he couldn't continue to indulge in this state of anxiety.

"Let's go our separate ways." Su Ming suddenly said in a low voice.

Zheng Yaoxian tilted his head slightly, and after a moment of silence, he slowly nodded. "Be careful."

The two men separated in tacit agreement, each seeking their own hiding spot. Su Ming quickly found a dilapidated corner, his body almost parallel to the ground, his eyes fixed on the enemy's movements. He could sense the enemy's gaze gradually shifting, as if they were gradually relaxing their vigilance. But Su Ming knew this relaxation was only temporary, the enemy unaware of their approach. A single misstep would shatter everything.

He peered at the enemy through a broken glass window, his eyes adjusting their focus with every subtle movement. He saw several people standing near an abandoned building, their voices muffled as they spoke, but judging by their body movements, they seemed unaware of the potential threat.

Su Ming breathed a sigh of relief, but he remained vigilant. The darkness around him surged like a tide, and his nerves were on edge, ready to respond to any sudden danger.

At the same time, Zheng Yaoxian also found a hidden corner. His eyes were as calm as water as he quickly assessed the surrounding environment.