49: A strange black mist, resulting in heavy casualties!

"Do you have any branded trash cans prepared?"

Han Fei looked around the car but didn't see any trash cans.

"We prepared ten."

A soldier sitting in the back patted his bulging tactical backpack and grinned.

"Ten branded trash cans are more than enough to deal with three Garbage Monsters."

Han Fei felt like he didn't even need to come.

With Black Tiger's strength, and ten branded trash cans in hand, dealing with three Garbage Monsters would be a piece of cake.

Han Fei then thought, this mission is so easy, and he can even boost his performance, which isn't bad.

Amidst the casual chatter, the outline of the park gradually appeared in the distance.

The jeep drove past tall trees and winding paths, soon arriving at the park entrance.

The area had already been tightly sealed off by the Guard Team, with barbed wire fences, warning signs, and patrol vehicles everywhere.

Just as the jeep came to a steady stop at the park entrance, a tall and upright Guard Team Captain hurried over.

He moved swiftly and professionally, heading straight to Black Tiger.

He stood at attention, saluted, and exclaimed, "Captain Black Tiger!"

"How are things?" Black Tiger asked.

"The three Garbage Monsters have run into the waste treatment plant and are currently absorbing trash."

"Have they evolved to D-rank?" Black Tiger asked with a solemn expression.

Although D-rank and E-rank are only one level apart, the difference between them is as vast as between a strong man and a baby.

If they evolved to D-rank, they would be beyond what these people could handle.

"There are no signs of evolution yet." The person in charge took out a tablet and handed it to Black Tiger.

On the screen, three strangely shaped Garbage Monsters were greedily devouring mountains of trash, their bodies slightly expanding with each gulp.

Black Tiger gazed at this, her face growing more solemn, her brows furrowed with worry.

"Act quickly, we must eliminate them before they complete their evolution!"

Before her words finished, the group moved swiftly, heading straight for the nearby garage.

The warehouse door opened, revealing several powerful military off-road motorcycles, like sleeping beasts waiting for their masters to awaken them and ride through treacherous terrain.

Black Tiger offered to give Han Fei a ride, but Han Fei calmly refused the suggestion.

"I'll drive myself."

"Can you drive?" Several people looked at him in surprise.

These military off-road motorcycles, opened from high-grade treasure chests, were no ordinary vehicles; their performance was excellent, and their controls complex. Without at least half a month of professional training, it would be difficult to drive them freely on those rugged, winding, and dangerous mountain roads.

Han Fei smiled, said nothing more, and proved it to them with his actions.

He strode towards one of the motorcycles, executed a stylish leap, and sat firmly on the seat.

Immediately after, his right hand precisely twisted the throttle.

With the roar of the engine, the motorcycle shot out of the warehouse like an arrow from a bow, speeding towards the towering mountains.

"This young man actually has such good skills?"

The several middle-aged soldiers present widened their eyes, watching the scene in disbelief.

Han Fei rode the motorcycle with effortless grace, every movement precise, whether cornering, climbing, or descending, the motorcycle always maintained a stable and rapid speed.

His skilled and seasoned technique even surpassed most of the soldiers present, almost on par with Black Tiger, the motorcycle Genius.

Black Tiger's gaze followed Han Fei's figure, and an appreciative smile unconsciously curved her lips.

She extended the tip of her tongue, lightly licked her dry lips, and her eyes sparkled with fervent desire.

"I really want you, Han Fei."

...As the roar of the engine echoed through the valley, Black Tiger and her companions, like a fierce wind, rode their motorcycles, closely following behind Han Fei.

They sped along the rugged mountain roads, their tires precisely finding traction among pebbles, sand, and fallen leaves, each turn as smooth as flowing water.

Their skilled motorcycle techniques made the treacherous mountain road seem like a flat plain beneath their wheels.

In a short while, everyone arrived at their destination.

That giant landfill, located halfway up the mountain and comparable in size to half a football field.

Mountains of discarded waste reflected dazzling light under the sun, with trash of various colors and shapes intertwined.

The pungent smell of decay mixed with dust assailed their nostrils, making everyone frown.

Han Fei stood at the edge of the cliff, gazing at the landfill before him, which was as large as half a football field, and couldn't help but exclaim.

"What a huge landfill!"

A middle-aged soldier beside him, dressed in camouflage and with a resolute face, chimed in, "This is, after all, the largest outing spot near Tianhe City. The number of tourists who come here daily exceeds ten thousand. Without such a large-scale waste treatment facility, it would be impossible to deal with so much trash."

Black Tiger's gaze shifted from the landfill to Han Fei, pointing to the three Garbage Monsters devouring trash in the distance, and asked with a serious tone, "Mr. Han, can your ability be effective against them here?"

Han Fei activated his superpower to try, then shook his head, "No, the distance is too far."

Black Tiger's face immediately clouded with gloom, "It seems close-range contact is unavoidable."

"Don't worry, my superpower has a strong restraining effect on them; I can almost instantly kill them," Han Fei said confidently.

These words, like a sudden clap of thunder, startled everyone present.

They all focused their gaze on Han Fei, their eyes filled with incredulous shock.

One must know that even a military powerhouse like Black Tiger wasn't confident in dealing with a single Garbage Monster alone.

And Han Fei actually claimed he could instantly kill them; this simply exceeded their cognitive scope.

Although everyone was shocked, they didn't have too many doubts.

After all, Han Fei didn't seem like the kind of person who would joke about such things.

Besides, they would be able to verify it soon enough.

Black Tiger quickly adjusted the tactical deployment, her voice steady and powerful: "Then let's change the battle plan. We will directly cover Mr. Han and approach the Garbage Monsters."

"Be careful to protect Mr. Han; his safety is far more important than our mission," Black Tiger emphasized.

The team members nodded in agreement, but Han Fei smiled calmly and waved his hand, saying, "You don't need to specifically protect me; those three monsters can't threaten me."

"But..."

Black Tiger was about to speak to dissuade him but was interrupted by Han Fei: "My ability will make the Garbage Monsters fear me. Once I use my ability, they will immediately flee."

"Instead of focusing your energy on protecting me, you should concentrate your strength on restraining them, don't let them easily escape."

Black Tiger and the other team members exchanged glances, a hint of difficulty in their eyes.

Their superior had repeatedly emphasized to them that they must protect Han Fei well.

However, Han Fei's current suggestion seemed more reasonable.

Just as they hesitated, an urgent communication sound suddenly came through their earpieces.

It was the latest directive from the command center.

"Proceed according to Han Fei's plan."

The cold, electronically synthesized voice clearly reached everyone's ears.

It was an unquestionable command, and their highest guide for action.

Black Tiger gave Han Fei a helpless look; no matter how worried she was internally, she had to obey the command center's decision.

Immediately, she quietly issued the action order to her team members: "Black Tiger Squad, listen up! Proceed according to Mr. Han's plan. Ensure the mission is completed!"

As the tactical key, Han Fei quietly used the Qi concealment ability he had copied from Black Tiger, completely eliminating his own presence.

This scene made Black Tiger and the others nearby widen their eyes, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.

One soldier even said bluntly, "What powerful Qi concealment! At such a close distance, I can't even detect his breathing, not even his heartbeat."

The other team members nodded in agreement, their eyes revealing deep reverence.

While startled, everyone also felt strange.

The data clearly stated that Han Fei was no different from an ordinary person except for his superpower.

But now, it seemed he was not simple at all.

Han Fei naturally noticed the subtle changes in everyone's emotions, but he didn't care.

Compared to failing the mission due to intentionally hiding his strength, what was more needed now was for him to show personal strength sufficient to ensure success.

Besides, what he displayed was only the strength of a One-Star Jungle Hunter, which should not attract too much attention from the military.

Under Black Tiger's command, Han Fei and the others stealthily approached the three Garbage Monsters like leopards.

They were currently fully engrossed in their "garbage feast," completely unaware that danger had quietly arrived.

The journey was smooth, and Han Fei's group quickly surrounded the three Garbage Monsters.

Their seamless actions were like an invisible net, sealing off all escape routes for the monsters.

Black Tiger gently raised her hand, making a concise but powerful "prepare for action" gesture.

In the next instant, Han Fei made the first move.

His palm was aimed at the largest Garbage Monster, and the mini branded trash can in his palm spun rapidly, emitting a faint glow.

In just the blink of an eye, before the Garbage Monster could even scream, its body disintegrated with a dull thud, instantly turning into a pile of colorful garbage fragments that were sucked into Han Fei's mini branded trash can.

'Performance + 37231'

Looking at this number, Han Fei was momentarily stunned.

"How is it so much?!"

Last time he absorbed a Garbage Monster, he only gained over three thousand in performance.

This time, it was a full ten times more, far too much!

While Han Fei was momentarily distracted, the other two Garbage Monsters also reacted.

"The Cleaners are here, run!"

"Can't let him find out we're polluting!"

The two Garbage Monsters roared loudly, then ran wildly, their massive bodies kicking up clouds of dust in the landfill.

Black Tiger and the others had long been on high alert; seeing the Garbage Monsters fleeing frantically, they immediately began to encircle them, attempting to block them with their coordinated efforts.

However, just as they made their move, an unexpected change occurred.

A thick, extremely foul-smelling black mist suddenly erupted from the two monsters.

The black mist wriggled and churned like a living thing, instantly engulfing two soldiers.

Accompanied by a chilling crackling sound, the bodies of the two men disintegrated in the blink of an eye, turning into a pile of foul-smelling trash scattered on the ground.

"Watch out for the black mist!"

Black Tiger was the first to react, her voice ringing out in the chaos like a deafening bell.

Seeing a cloud of black mist surge towards her, she immediately used her extraordinary body control to forcefully dodge sideways at the last moment, narrowly avoiding the mist's corrosive range.

The other military personnel were not so lucky; in the sudden turn of events, they failed to dodge in time, and more or less some black mist touched their bodies.

The parts touched by the black mist rapidly decayed and twisted as if cursed, instantly turning into various forms of trash.

At this moment, Han Fei also recovered from his brief daze.

He stared at the spreading black mist and used his superpower without hesitation.

In the next instant, the black mist, as if encountering a natural enemy, began to tremble violently and contract, and was soon absorbed into Han Fei's branded trash can.

His performance also soared as a result.

'Performance + 113'

'Performance + 221'

'Performance + 128'

...After all the black mist was absorbed by Han Fei, the two Garbage Monsters had long disappeared.

"We need emergency rescue here! Send people over immediately!"

Black Tiger screamed urgently, her fingers gripping the walkie-talkie turning white from the force.

She was currently kneeling beside a groaning, bleeding soldier with a severed arm.

"Rescue is on the way!"

Not long after, the roar of a helicopter could be heard in the distance.

Rescue personnel descended from the helicopter and, with the fastest speed, carried the injured soldiers onto the helicopter.

After watching the injured being taken away by the helicopter, Han Fei stepped over the piles of trash and walked towards Black Tiger's position.

His gaze swept over the bloody and chaotic scene around them, and he asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

Black Tiger lowered her eyes and shook her head slightly, "I'm fine."

Though her voice was soft, it could not hide the heaviness in her heart.

Two comrades who had fought alongside her and shared life and death had tragically died before her eyes.

After death, not even a single strand of hair remained.

The black mist had turned everything about them into trash.

Foul-smelling, nauseating trash.

This was undoubtedly a great insult to the two who had died.

The other team members, though they survived, were all severely wounded and critically ill.

Black Tiger painfully clutched the foul-smelling trash on the ground; this was the body of her comrade.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

Black Tiger's eyes were red, tears welled up in them, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

Although their special operations team had been formed for less than a year, in that short time, they had already gone through countless life-and-death trials together, and their camaraderie was deeply etched in everyone's hearts.

They were not only teammates who fought side by side but also trusted friends who could rely on each other.

Their unspoken understanding and bond were almost as strong as those of old friends who had known each other for many years.

Witnessing her comrades die before her eyes, Black Tiger's grief surged like a raging tide.

But before this sorrow could fully brew, an urgent command suddenly blared from the walkie-talkie.

"The Garbage Monsters are rapidly approaching the city. Stop them immediately!"

PS: If the dailyurge for more updates reaches 500 today, I will add an extra chapter.