374: Don't tire my apprentice out.

“Are they here to do a mission? No, that's not right… why did they just pass by the mission point?”

Seeing the route of Song Qiuyun’s squad, Xiao Yun was immediately confused.

Although Xiao Yun still didn't know their identities at this time, judging from what the Destiny Skill showed, while other squads were still entangled with Asala Squads near the spawn points, this squad was able to complete the elimination and advance purposefully, which meant they were definitely not weak.

After all, this Eternal Night difficulty Dam No. 0 was a Level 4 restricted zone, and those who could enter here were at least GTI Professional Agents who had passed the assessment. Yet, even so, they couldn't defeat the Asala Squads in Eternal Night Dam, which showed how dangerous it was.

Therefore, Xiao Yun also speculated that Song Qiuyun’s squad might have some experience with Eternal Night Dam. They might have entered a few times earlier today and knew the evacuation method, so they were preparing to complete the mission and evacuate.

However, looking at the current situation, Xiao Yun seemed to have guessed wrong.

“That’s right, to complete the Nightingale Operation, you need to kill a bunch of Asala Soldiers. If all the soldiers have at least Tier 4 gear, then a few lives wouldn’t be enough to do this mission.”

Xiao Yun thought silently, and just then, Liu Shihhan’s voice came through his headset’s radio.

“Xiao Yun, we found the Tier 4 gear you mentioned. How about I let Lu Xueqing wear the complete Tier 5 set, and I wear a Tier 4 set?”

Liu Shihhan asked.

“Why don’t you wear the Tier 5 set yourself?”

“Hmm? I was just thinking that Xue Qing’s luck is more important to us, so prioritizing her protection is the right thing to do, isn’t it?”

“It is, but I’ve already cleared out the Asala Soldiers at the Cement Factory, so you should wear the Tier 5 set.”

Xiao Yun said indifferently.

Actually, looking at the current situation, they wouldn't encounter much danger along the way, so there was no difference between Tier 5 and Tier 4.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yun added another sentence.

“After all, the Tier 5 set is quite heavy. Don’t let my apprentice get tired.”

“Hey! Would you die if you didn’t say that?!”

Liu Shihhan on the other end of the communication immediately bristled. She had thought she was more important in Xiao Yun’s heart, but it turned out he was still thinking about his precious apprentice, Lu Xueqing!

“Alright, let’s not talk anymore. I’m about to start my action here.”

Xiao Yun said, and without waiting for her reaction, he directly cut off the communication.

Because in the vision brought by the Destiny Skill, Song Qiuyun's squad had already reached the water area and seemed to be preparing to walk upstream.

“Is this squad here to dig for crocodile eggs?”

Seeing this scene, Xiao Yun was immediately surprised.

After all, the crocodile egg area was a newly added area in Black Night Dam. Logically speaking, in this pitch-black place, others shouldn’t have noticed so quickly that the previously sealed steel plate had opened up, allowing direct entry.

“Is it luck? No way.”

Xiao Yun frowned slightly, then activated his Double Stealth skill again, following closely behind them.

After all, the crocodile egg resource point was the resource point with the highest drop rate in the entire Eternal Night Dam!

The probability of dropping big red supplies there was much higher than from large safes or air-drop crates.

Therefore, no matter what, Xiao Yun had no intention of giving up this resource point.

And he had just learned a new method for stealing equipment, and he was just planning to try it out on this squad.

“Be careful, I hear some strange noises.”

Just as Xiao Yun arrived at the water area, Song Qiuyun’s squad also reached the entrance of the Crocodile Nest, just about to enter that newly added area.

And at this distance, Xiao Yun could hear their conversation clearly.

Upon arriving, the three members of Song Qiuyun’s squad became wary to varying degrees.

However, the strange noises they spoke of were, of course, not Xiao Yun’s movements, but the occasional heavy panting of beasts coming from the Crocodile Nest.

“Logically, there should be crocodiles resting nearby. Could the target Headquarters wants us to investigate be these crocodiles?”

Qingshan stroked his chin, analyzing and also asking in confusion.

“What’s so special about investigating a group of crocodiles? I really don’t understand what Headquarters is thinking.”

“Alright, stop complaining so much. Let’s just go in and take a look first.”

Song Qiuyun's expression was stern, and she was also somewhat confused internally.

Currently, it seemed that this area was indeed a new area only available in Black Night mode.

However, at this moment, she did not know what value the Crocodile Nest held.

And since it was a mission from GTI Headquarters, it meant this investigation mission was very important, even affecting GTI’s entire research progress on restricted zones.

So, although Song Qiuyun was confused, she still raised her weapon and walked in, clearing points as she went.

“Let’s go.”

Team member Mengmeng patted Qingshan’s arm, and the two of them also raised their guns and followed behind her.

“Indeed, there are many crocodiles…”

As soon as she entered the Crocodile Nest, Song Qiuyun, who was more skilled, saw several crocodiles lurking in the surrounding water plants.

So, the three of them immediately held their breath and slowed their steps, fearing they would wake these beasts.

Fighting crocodiles in the river, even if they had firearms, the bullets' power would be diluted by the water, making it difficult to cause fatal damage.

And if they couldn't kill a crocodile with one clip, then they would be the ones in trouble!

And just at this moment.

What Song Qiuyun and her group didn’t know was that an invisible figure was quietly following behind them.

And while Qingshan wasn't paying attention, he had already started to act!

“These should be the weapons dropped by the bot squad they killed, right? They’re indeed well-modified!”

Upon seeing this.

Xiao Yun followed behind them, reaching into their backpacks. The backpacks, along with all the supplies inside, were immediately stored in Xiao Yun’s rare safe box!

【Weapon: AK-12】

【Weapon: Warrior SMG】

【Weapon: M1014 Shotgun】

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(PS: Two more chapters later)