Years turn into wind

Chapter 214 The Threat of Hounds

"There are enemy troops!" Li Deshui reminded in a low voice, with a hint of nervousness in his eyes.

The barking of dogs in the distance became clearer and clearer, and Cheng Yuwei instantly realized that this was a tracking team sent by the enemy. They had obviously brought hunting dogs to search for the team's traces.

"Sister-in-law, we can't just fight head-on!" Li Deshui frowned and said, "The enemy outnumbers us. We have to find a way to shake them off."

Cheng Yuwei thought quickly and whispered, "Hounds track by scent. We can use the scent to distract them and buy time."

She dug through the medicine in her first aid kit, picked out a few bottles of pungent-smelling chemicals, and distributed them to the other soldiers: "Sprinkle these along several different routes and try to distract them."

Act separately

Following Cheng Yuwei's instructions, several soldiers quickly dispersed, spraying the potion along different paths. A pungent smell immediately spread, and the barking of hounds became chaotic and noisy.

"This potion really works." Li Deshui sighed softly, and felt a little relieved when he saw the hound's reaction.

However, Cheng Yuwei's expression did not relax: "We must hurry and leave, these distractions can only last for a while."

Her worries were soon confirmed. Not long after, the barking of hounds approached again. Clearly, the enemy had not been completely deceived and had tracked their location through other means.

Breaking through danger

"Sister-in-law, I'm afraid we can only fight hard this time." Li Deshui held the gun tightly in his hand, his eyes sharp.

Cheng Yuwei looked around and found that they were in a low-lying forest with complex terrain and limited vision. This was not good for hiding from the enemy, but it could be used for an ambush.

"Let's set up an ambush," Cheng Yuwei suggested. "Lure the enemy into a narrow area and concentrate our firepower to counterattack."

Li Deshui nodded and immediately arranged for his team to hide behind the bushes and ambush on both sides of the narrow mountain path. Cheng Yuwei hid in the center, clutching her first aid kit, ready to treat the wounded at any time.

Soon, the enemy troops followed the hounds and arrived. They were quite numerous, armed with rifles, carefully scanning the surrounding area for any movement.

"Wait until they fall into the trap before opening fire." Li Deshui ordered in a low voice.

The enemy gradually entered the ambush circle. The soldiers of the squad held their breath, waiting for the best opportunity. Just as the enemy reached the center of the narrow mountain road, Li Deshui shouted: "Open fire!"

Fierce confrontation

Gunfire suddenly rang out, and the valley was filled with fierce gunfire. The enemy was obviously caught off guard by this sudden attack. They all looked for cover to fight back, but the narrow terrain made it difficult for them to do so.

Cheng Yuwei crouched in the bushes, nervously observing the battle. When a soldier fell injured, she quickly crawled over, bandaged his wound, and used painkillers to temporarily relieve his pain.

"Sister-in-law, be careful!" A bullet flew past her shoulder. Li Deshui shouted and hurriedly fired to cover her.

Cheng Yuwei broke out in a cold sweat, but she didn't stop what she was doing. She knew that on the battlefield, every second of delay could mean the injured soldier would lose the chance to receive treatment.

Turn defeat into victory

The squad's ambush was very successful, and the enemy suffered heavy casualties, gradually losing the ability to fight back. Seeing that the enemy began to retreat, Li Deguo decisively ordered: "Don't pursue, evacuate quickly!"

The soldiers quickly withdrew from the ambush point, and after meeting up with Cheng Yuwei, they began to move deeper into the forest. They knew that although they had temporarily repelled the enemy, the pursuit would not stop there.

"Sister-in-law, are you hurt?" a soldier asked with concern.

Cheng Yuwei shook her head and whispered, "I'm fine, take care of the others first."

Her eyes fell on the wounded soldiers, and she quickly treated their wounds and distributed a small amount of hemostatic potion. Although the medicine was limited, she used it as sparingly as possible.

New plans

As the night deepened, the squad stopped to rest in a hidden cave. The soldiers were exhausted, but no one complained.

"Sister-in-law, thanks to you this time, otherwise we might have been wiped out." Li Deshui said gratefully.

Cheng Yuwei shook her head, her tone heavy: "The enemy commander is very experienced. I'm afraid our journey ahead will be even more difficult."

Li Deshui nodded, agreeing with her opinion: "We must find the next stronghold as soon as possible and meet up with the main force."

"Taking a longer detour will slow us down," Cheng Yuwei suggested after pondering for a moment, "perhaps we can choose a relatively steep mountain road that is less likely to be noticed by the enemy."

Li Deshui looked at the map, weighed the options, and finally made the decision: "Let's do as my sister-in-law says. Brothers, set out at night!"

new crisis

The mountain road was rugged and difficult to navigate, and the night wind was biting. Cheng Yuwei gritted her teeth and followed the team forward. She knew that this was not just a retreat, but a race against time and the enemy.

However, just as they reached a narrow mountain stream, footsteps suddenly sounded in front of them, and a few faint flashlights could be vaguely seen.

"Oh no, there are enemy troops ahead!" Li Deshui warned in a low voice, his face instantly turning gloomy.

Cheng Yuwei held her breath and secretly groaned in her heart: the enemy's pursuit was faster than expected. It seemed that they had already set up a tight net and intended to completely wipe out the team.

"Sister-in-law, this time it's really dangerous..." Li Deshui said in a low voice, with a hint of anxiety in his eyes.

Cheng Yuwei pursed her lips and whispered, "Perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope." She pointed to the steep cliff next to her and whispered, "We can climb over from there and avoid being surrounded by the enemy."

"It's too dangerous!" Li Deshui frowned. "The cliff is so steep. If you fall down, you will die."

"It's more dangerous to stay here!" Cheng Yuwei said firmly, "This may be our only chance."

Escape from the cliff

Under the command of Li Deshui, the soldiers began to climb the steep mountain wall using ropes and simple tools. Cheng Yuwei followed closely behind, carefully grabbing every protruding rock.

The cold wind was howling, and there was a bottomless mountain stream under her feet. If she wasn't careful, she might fall into the abyss. Cheng Yuwei gritted her teeth and kept reminding herself: She must survive.

However, just as the team was about to reach the top of the mountain, one soldier's hand suddenly slipped and he almost fell down.

"Catch him!" Cheng Yuwei and Li Deshui reached out at the same time and pulled the soldier back with all their strength.

"Sister-in-law, be careful!" Li Deshui panted and looked at her nervously.

Cheng Yuwei nodded and continued to climb up, finally reaching the safe top of the mountain before dawn.

Dawn appears

When the first rays of sunlight shone on the top of the mountain, Cheng Yuwei looked at the distant scenery, feeling a lot of emotions in her heart. Although they had temporarily escaped the pursuit, the road ahead was still full of unknown dangers.

"Sister-in-law, we survived." A soldier sighed with a tired but determined smile on his face.

Cheng Yuwei nodded and whispered, "As long as you're alive, there's hope, but don't let your guard down."

Li Deshui patted her shoulder and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, you are our great hero this time. The brothers all admire you!"

Cheng Yuwei smiled slightly but said nothing. She knew that this battle was far from over and the real test had just begun...