"Rescue."
"Doctor!"
"Be careful, stay hidden!"
Chaos reigned outside Villa No.32.
The faster ones had already rushed to carry back the fallen Luo Yu.
At this moment, Luo Yu was bleeding profusely from her abdomen, her eyes tightly shut, her breathing faint.
A surgeon hurried over to check the injury, and when he saw the finger-width wound on Luo Yu's back, his eyes narrowed sharply.
This kind of injury, if not treated correctly, might lead to Luo Yu's lower body paralysis, and even the most advanced medical pod couldn't mend the nerves and blood vessels within the spine.
"Quick, carry her away, she needs surgery urgently."
Someone nearby wanted to probe Luo Yu about the situation inside the villa, but the doctor shot him a glance.
"If she doesn't get treated soon, she'll die!"
"No, I won't die."
Lying on the stretcher, Luo Yu suddenly opened her eyes, barely holding on under the effect of strong painkillers.
"...Big brother, inside the villa... there are seven... cough, cough... seven armed robbers... cough, cough, cough..."
"They are all... male, I... I didn't see... see any Star Core Warriors... they might be hiding their abilities... maybe there aren't any..."
"There are 16 hostages in total, cough, cough, cough... three of them are women... they've been... killed... among them, there's one with... golden hair..."
"You can't talk any longer!"
"Nurse, nurse, quickly carry her away."
The doctor couldn't bear it as Luo Yu described the situation in the villa, enduring pain.
To him, Luo Yu wasn't an intelligence agent, but an injured person.
The soldier listening to Luo Yu's description consoled her gently, "Miss, please go for treatment first, your..."
Bang, bang bang!
In the middle of speaking, gunfire rang out again from Villa No.32.
Before the soldier could react, the gunshots had already ceased.
Luo Yu's face turned pale, "They're... they're killing again..."
"Damn it!"
The soldier clenched his jaw, punching the villa's wall in anger.
He had to restrain his impulses and follow instructions.
"Miss, thank you for the intelligence you've provided us, thank you!"
The soldier saluted Luo Yu.
Everyone around saluted Luo Yu.
The doctor snorted coldly, quickly following and beginning surgery in the medical base vehicle.
...
Temporary Command Center.
Zuo Zhenyu smashed 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 cruelty of the Black Shark Society Gang Bandits.
But in reality, these bandits had no bottom line at all, treating human life like a joke.
Without even stating their demands, they had already killed three hostages, methods unbelievably cruel.
"This won't do, this can't go on."
"Zhang Ju..."
Zuo Zhenyu looked at Zhang Ju, his expression grave, "The bandits are extremely cruel. Waiting like this will only make them more arrogant, and the safety of the people inside the villa is not guaranteed."
"I have decided to immediately implement a forceful rescue plan, eliminate the bandits, and save the citizens."
"But..."
"Zuo Zhenyu, directly attacking will easily provoke the bandits, making them desperate."
"If the losses are too great, you..."
Zhang Ju advised.
"It's alright, this is my decision, and I'll bear all the consequences."
"But..."
Zhang Ju hesitated at Zuo Zhenyu's attitude, but made up his mind.
"Fine, our police force will join in too. If anything goes wrong, we'll bear it together."
The two nodded heavily and quickly discussed a forceful attack plan.
They eventually decided to deploy three rescue units.
Securing strong attack squads from both the guards and City Defense Army to assault from the front and rear of the villa.
At the same time, six Star Core Warriors would infiltrate the villa to save the citizens.
As Tongyuan City had been peaceful for years, with no citywide heinous cases, both the police and City Defense Army could only muster so many Star Core Warriors.
"Father!"
"Let me go too!"
Zuo Yiming, hearing the discussion, knew there weren't enough Star Core Warriors and volunteered himself.
"You?"
Zuo Zhenyu looked at him disdainfully.
"You're just a rookie who just awakened, never undergone a day's military training, a waste who would be nothing but a bullet for the robbers."
"No, Father, I am a Star Core Warrior now, I've unlocked my talent, and I've mastered my Star Skill."
"Now, since you don't have enough people, let me join."
"No way!"
"Don't obstruct official duties, get out of here."
Zuo Zhenyu kicked Zuo Yiming, sending him stumbling.
"I am not, I'm not."
"Zuo Zhenyu, I know what I'm doing. I've awakened the Light system. If the hostages are injured, I can heal them first."
Seeing Zuo Zhenyu still unwilling, Zuo Yiming uncharacteristically called his father by his full name.
"Besides, surely you won't play favorites? Even if I'm not a soldier, I'm still the son of parents, like those brave soldiers you send to dangerous battlefields. How can you be a coward when it's your own?"
Zuo Yiming finished, angrily staring at his father.
Zuo Zhenyu didn't expect his son had this side.
Looking at his son, who had grown taller than himself, he realized Zuo Yiming was grown up, no longer the child needing protection under his wings.
The key was, this son, who had been a sickly chicken, actually dared to speak to him like this.
Although Zuo Zhenyu could see why Zuo Yiming was stepping forward.
Zuo Zhenyu smiled and patted Zuo Yiming on the shoulder: "Alright, then you go ahead."
"Make sure you protect yourself, don't let your mom mourn."
"Don't worry, General Zuo."
Zuo Yiming offered a standard military salute, turned, and walked out.
"Wait, take me too."
Lu Lin also stood up and said.
"You..."
Zuo Zhenyu was puzzled by the young people now.
Each one was so confident.
Facing those reckless killers who casually shot people, yet they weren't afraid and wanted to join in.
"General Zuo, I have Earth Talent, I can protect citizens and teammates."
"Trust me!"
Lu Lin said solemnly, knowing Zuo Zhenyu would allow him to go for Zuo Yiming's sake.
"You... fine, I don't get you young people."
"Remember to take an Inner Armor for self-defense."
"Yes!"
Zuo Yiming and Lu Lin agreed and quickly ran out of the Temporary Command Center.
Outside the villa, the three assault teams were ready.
Fire Team One was armed and ready.
Fire Team Two was poised to strike.
The Star Martial Team was eager to fight.
After joining, Lu Lin and Zuo Yiming reported their innate attributes and Star Skills to their other teammates.
The Star Martial Team leader signaled understanding and assigned them to guard the rear.
It was a joke to let General Zuo's son and a genius with Earth Talent and Double Star Skills lead the charge.
Such talents should shine on bigger stages and lead brighter lives.
Not buried here with those with no hope of advancement in this small place.