"Save them."
"Doctor!"
"Stay hidden!"
Outside Villa No.32 was a scene of chaos.
Those who were fast had already rushed to carry back the fallen Luo Yu.
At this moment, Luo Yu's abdomen was bleeding profusely, her eyes tightly shut, clinging to life by a thread.
A surgeon rushed over to check the injury, and upon seeing the wound on Luo Yu's back, as thick as a finger, his eyes narrowed sharply.
A wound in this area, if not handled well, could potentially paralyze Luo Yu's lower limbs; even the most advanced medical pods cannot repair the nerves and blood vessels within the spine.
"Hurry, carry her away; she needs surgery immediately."
The armed police beside them initially wanted to inquire about the situation inside the villa from Luo Yu, but the doctor gave them a stern look.
"If she's not treated, she'll die!"
"No, I won't die."
Luo Yu, lying on the stretcher, suddenly opened her eyes. Under the strong painkillers, she could barely hold on.
"...Big brother, there are... cough cough... seven armed bandits inside the villa... cough cough cough..."
"All male, I... I didn't see... any Star Core Warriors... they might be hiding their strength... or maybe..."
"There are 16 hostages, cough cough cough... among them three women... have already been... killed... one of them was... blonde-haired..."
"You can't talk anymore!"
"Nurse, nurse, hurry up and carry her away."
The doctor, seeing Luo Yu describing the situation inside the villa despite her pain, felt a pang of compassion.
To him, Luo Yu was not an intelligence officer but a patient.
The soldier who heard Luo Yu's description gently consoled her, "Miss, please go for treatment first, your..."
Bang, bang bang!
As they were talking, gunfire erupted again inside Villa No.32.
Before the armed police could react, the shooting stopped.
Luo Yu's face turned pale, "They... they're killing again..."
"Damn it!"
The soldier clenched his teeth and punched the villa's wall in anger.
He had to suppress his impulse and follow orders.
"Miss, thank you for the information you provided us. Thank you!"
The soldier saluted Luo Yu.
Everyone around also saluted Luo Yu.
The doctor snorted coldly and quickly followed, entering the Medical Base vehicle to begin the surgery.
...
Temporary Command Center.
Zuo Zhenyu slammed his fist on the table, his eyes bloodshot.
He had also heard Luo Yu's description clearly through the video just now.
They thought they understood the Black Shark Society bandits' ruthlessness.
But in reality, these bandits were utterly unscrupulous, treating human lives like a joke.
Without even stating their demands, they had already killed three hostages—this method was utterly, unbelievably cruel.
"No, this can't go on like this."
"Zhang Ju..."
Zuo Zhenyu looked at Zhang Ju, his expression grave, "The bandits are extremely ruthless. Waiting like this will only make their arrogance grow. The safety of the hostages cannot be effectively guaranteed inside the villa."
"I've decided to immediately implement a forceful rescue plan, eliminate the bandits, and save the citizens."
"This..."
"Zuo Zhenyu, attacking directly like this might provoke the bandits, causing them to have a 'fish perish, net split' mentality."
"By then, if the losses are too great, you..."
Zhang Ju advised.
"It's okay, this is my decision, and I will bear all the consequences."
"This..."
Zhang Ju, seeing Zuo Zhenyu's determination, hesitated for a moment and also made a decision.
"Alright, our police team will join in as well. If something goes wrong, we'll face it together."
The two nodded heavily, rapidly discussing their assault plan.
They ultimately decided to send out three rescue teams.
Both the guards and the City Defense Army would each send a heavily armed team to attack from the front and back of the villa.
Meanwhile, six Star Core Warriors from both sides would seize the opportunity to infiltrate the villa and rescue the citizens.
Since Tongyuan City had been peaceful for years without any serious incidents, both the police station and the City Defense Army could only muster this small number of Star Core Warriors.
"Father!"
"Let me go too!"
Zuo Yiming, hearing their discussion, knew that they didn't have enough Star Core Warriors and volunteered.
"You?"
Zuo Zhenyu glanced at him disdainfully.
"You're just a rookie who's just awakened, haven't even undergone a day's military training—a waste who would just waste a bullet from the bandits."
"No, Father, I'm already a Star Core Warrior. I've unlocked my Talent, and I've mastered a Star Skill."
"Since you don't have enough people, take me along."
"No way!"
"Stop hindering official business here, get the hell out immediately."
Zuo Zhenyu kicked Zuo Yiming's backside, making him stumble.
"I'm not, I'm really not."
"Zuo Zhenyu, I know what I'm doing. I've awakened the Light Talent. If hostages are injured, I can heal them right away."
Seeing Zuo Zhenyu still unwilling, Zuo Yiming unprecedentedly shouted his father's name.
"Besides, you wouldn't want to use your position for personal gain, would you? Even though I'm not a soldier, like those brave ones, I'm also a son to my parents. If you can send them to the dangerous battlefield, why are you chickening out when it comes to yourself?"
After Zuo Yiming finished speaking, he looked at his father with a face full of anger.
Zuo Zhenyu didn't expect his son to have such a side.
Looking at his son, who had grown taller than him, he realized Zuo Yiming had grown up; he wasn't that child who needed to be protected within his wings anymore.
The main point was, this son of his, who was timid like a chicken when he was young, dared to speak to him like this.
Although Zuo Zhenyu could immediately tell why Zuo Yiming stood up.
Zuo Zhenyu laughed and patted Zuo Yiming's shoulder: "Alright, then off you go."
"Be sure to protect yourself, don't let your mother end up in the pain of a white-haired parent losing a black-haired child."
"Don't worry, General Zuo."
Zuo Yiming gave a standard military salute and turned to leave.
"Wait, count me in."
Lu Lin stood and said.
"You..."
Zuo Zhenyu was puzzled; what was going on with young people nowadays?
Each seemed so confident.
Over there were gun-wielding bandits who killed without thought, yet they showed no fear and wanted to rush in.
"General Zuo, I have Earth Talent, I can protect citizens and teammates."
"Trust me!"
Lu Lin spoke earnestly, knowing Zuo Zhenyu would let him go, considering Zuo Yiming's influence.
"You... alright, I really don't understand you youngsters."
"Remember to get yourselves a set of Inner Armor for protection."
"Yes!"
Zuo Yiming and Lu Lin agreed, swiftly running out of the Temporary Command Center.
Outside the villa, the three assault teams were ready to go.
The first force group was armed to the teeth.
The second force group was poised to attack.
The Star Martial Team was raring to go.
After joining, Lu Lin and Zuo Yiming also reported their innate attributes and Star Skill capabilities to the other teammates.
The Star Martial Team's team leader understood and assigned them to guard the rear.
Joking aside, who would dare let the General Zuo's only son and a genius with Earth Talent that mastered Double Star Skills charge in front?
Such geniuses should step onto bigger stages and have more glorious lives.
Not be buried in a small place with those who had no hope of advancement.