CHAPTER 306: CHAPTER 140: LIU TINGTING’S AMBUSH, SHI FEIYANG’S DESPERATE BREAKTHROUGH (PART 2)

As she spoke, Gong Simeng’s voice choked up, tears welled in her eyes, ready to burst forth at any moment. Her mind was filled with the gruesome scenes of Vermilion Bird and White Tiger being tortured by Liu Tingting, her heart felt like it was being gnawed by thousands of ants.

At this moment, "Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen stepped forward, clasping his fists together, and said, "Grand Squad Leader, I am willing to lead a few brothers proficient in the Lightweight Technique to track the direction Liu Tingting left. We might discover their hiding place and gain an advantage for the rescue."

His gaze was firm and resolute, as if he had already seen where Liu Tingting was hiding.

Shi Feiyang’s eyes flashed with approval, nodding, "Very well, Xie Wen, I entrust this task to you. Be sure to proceed with caution, and immediately send a message by pigeon if you find anything."

Miao Menlong and Shan Zhi also stepped forward, saying in unison, "Grand Squad Leader, we are willing to assist Brother Xie in the investigation, and will not disappoint your expectations."

The brothers had been injured, and Xie Wen, Shan Zhi, and Miao Menlong were full of worry and reluctance. They looked at those lying on the ground: "Iron Palm" Wu Zhong, "Mandarin Duck Saber" Xiao Lingling, "Barrel" Lu Dechu, "Bamboo Pole" Jiang Huotian, "Iron Flute Scholar" Xiang Kun, and others, feeling a sharp pain in their hearts.

These were brothers who had fought by their side and lived and died together. Now they were injured, and they had to leave first, which made them uneasy.

They felt it would be better to stay and assist Shi Feiyang, so they hadn’t immediately accepted the order to leave earlier.

Xie Wen looked at the injured brothers, his eyes full of concern and reluctance, and said, "Grand Squad Leader, with the brothers injured like this, we really don’t have the heart to just leave. But we also know that tracking Liu Tingting’s whereabouts is crucial. We will return to join everyone as soon as possible."

Miao Menlong and Shan Zhi nodded in agreement, their eyes reflecting determination and deep emotion.

Shi Feiyang looked at them, his heart full of comfort: "With the three of you stepping up, I’m naturally at ease. Remember, safety first, do not act rashly."

After making the arrangements, Xie Wen, Miao Menlong, and Shan Zhi quickly selected a few elite disciples, took some dry food and water, and hurried off in the direction Liu Tingting had left.

Shi Feiyang stood in place, his gaze closely following the retreating figures of Xie Wen, Miao Menlong, and Shan Zhi. The biting cold wind cut like a knife against his face but couldn’t sever his worry and determination.

He secretly clenched his fists, his knuckles whitening from the force, silently vowing in his heart, "Liu Tingting, just wait. I will surely rescue Vermilion Bird and White Tiger safely and make you pay a heavy price for what you’ve done."

At this moment, the howling cold wind seemed to cheer for Shi Feiyang’s vow, blowing his clothing into a loud flutter.

Meanwhile, the heroes staying behind to heal also began to rally themselves.

Wu Zhong endured the searing pain from his wounds, his face as pale as paper, and sweat as large as beans rolled down his cheeks, yet he still pushed himself to command the uninjured disciples to strengthen the defense of the stronghold.

His gaze was resolute, not missing a single possible defensive weak point, always alert for a possible re-attack by Liu Tingting.

"Mandarin Duck Saber" Xiao Lingling and "Iron Flute Scholar" Xiang Kun gathered around Shi Feiyang. The three of them wore grave expressions as they discussed the plan to rescue Vermilion Bird and White Tiger.

Sometimes they frowned deeply in thought, other times they engaged in intense debates, each expressing their opinions, not missing any possible clues or plans.

As Shi Feiyang discussed with everyone, he also calculated in his mind, knowing well that Liu Tingting was meticulous; this abduction of the Auspicious Beast must have been planned in advance. He also knew that rescuing Vermilion Bird and White Tiger was a matter of urgency and immediately implemented a series of orderly measures.

He first quickly sent a message by pigeon to the Heroic Sakura Association’s branches in Jiangnan and the Northwest, detailing Liu Tingting’s characteristics and possible escape routes, his words urgent and ordering all posts to closely monitor Liu Tingting’s whereabouts, reporting immediately upon spotting her.

Then he carefully selected a group of highly skilled and meticulous elite disciples to form a rescue team.

He personally trained the team members, simulating various dangerous scenarios they might encounter, devising response strategies to improve the team’s combat capability and harmony.

At the same time, he equipped the team with various excellent weapons and equipment, as well as antidotes for all poisons, just in case.

In terms of intelligence gathering, Shi Feiyang arranged multiple groups of informants, sending them into crowded places like taverns and inns in surrounding towns, spreading the news of Liu Tingting’s kidnapping in hopes of luring out anyone who may know about it.

Anyone providing useful clues would be handsomely rewarded.

On the other side, after going through many hardships, Liu Tingting finally captured the legendary Vermilion Bird and White Tiger, two extremely rare Auspicious Beasts.

However, these two beasts were massive, presenting her with numerous formidable challenges.

Although Liu Tingting possessed extraordinary strength, able to lift both Vermilion Bird and White Tiger by their necks, carrying these colossal creatures for extended periods was undeniably a daunting task.

In the winter season, the earth seemed shrouded by a thick ice curtain, with the cold wind roaring like a vicious beast, wantonly tearing everything apart.

Liu Tingting’s face was serious, knowing she couldn’t linger on the ground, as it would easily expose her position.

She exercised her exquisite Immortal Technique, performing the Supreme Lightness Technique, her whole being darting into the air like a released arrow, flying towards the distance.

Her figure was light and graceful, like a black lightning bolt piercing through the sky, leaving only a faint trail of shadows behind her.