309: An avalanche occurred.

Upon hearing the words of Division Commander Yang, the other Commanders said nothing more.

Company Commander He led his men to quickly inspect the ropes above.

"There are indeed ropes about to snap."

Having just descended four or five meters, Company Commander He and the Comrades-in-arms discovered that some of the ropes were already partially frayed. If people were crossing one by one, they should have been able to hold. But now, with four Comrades-in-arms carrying a wounded Comrade-in-arms on a stretcher upward, the load-bearing stress was five or six times greater.

"Let us replace this rope first..."

"Alright."

Upon hearing Company Commander He, Fang Qiang and Squad Leader Li both looked toward Xiao Niannian.

"Platoon Leader Xiao, thanks to you, otherwise we would be in danger..."

"These ropes have been rubbing against rocks and branches... some might snap..." These ropes were not like those in her original world, where many were steel cables or similar, capable of withstanding weights of over a thousand jin...

However, she could suggest that the Arms Factory produce steel cables.

"Report, another rope here has been worn down, and a small section has snapped..."

At this moment, Xiao Niannian had secured herself to a tree using an iron clip, making it easier for her to stand.

Hearing that ropes in several places were worn and some had partially snapped, she looked around.

Previously, Lu Jing and his team had instructed the Soldiers to inspect the ropes, and they had discovered one that was problematic. However, there had been too many people going back and forth just now, so the ropes had been damaged more extensively and quickly.

"Platoon Leader Xiao, we have finished replacing this rope."

Xiao Niannian heard Company Commander He and saw that he had brought men to support them.

"Good."

Xiao Niannian instructed the team to continue climbing upward.

The Soldiers followed her rhythm, climbing toward the top.

By this time, the snow was falling even harder.

Xiao Niannian heard Lu Jing's voice and knew that he had led his men to start climbing up as well.

When she had come up just now, she had also inspected the ropes, and she hadn't seen any problems with the ropes below.

Lu Jing watched the team ahead; he had seen Niannian and the others stop just now and guessed there was an issue with the ropes. He had also just instructed his men to check carefully, and so far, they had not found any problems with the ropes.

"You guys go support Captain Lu later; we few are fine..."

Xiao Niannian said to Company Commander He.

"Alright."

Company Commander He and his men stood to the side, and after Xiao Niannian and her group passed, they headed downward.

"They're coming up."

Seeing Xiao Niannian and the others appear within sight, the Soldiers above became excited.

Several Commanders from the Division Headquarters were overjoyed.

The Soldiers responsible for support came down with new ropes to meet Xiao Niannian and the others.

"Quick, bring the person over; Military Doctor, hurry and check them carefully..."

Division Commander Yang's voice was loud.

The Military Doctor behind him also quickly stepped forward to examine the wounded.

Xiao Niannian looked toward the bottom and saw Lu Jing appear with his men; her gaze remained fixed on them.

Xiao Niannian decided to go down and help, so if there were any problems, she could discover them immediately.

"Platoon Leader Xiao."

Someone called out to Xiao Niannian, only to see her running downward as agilely as a monkey.

"Is Comrade Xiao going to provide support?"

"Her speed is so fast."

"The Comrades-in-arms from the Yangcheng Troops are truly amazing."

Xiao Niannian ran downward rapidly; coming down alone, her speed was much faster than usual.

Lu Jing watched Niannian run down, his eyes full of smiles.

The two exchanged a look; although they said nothing, they both understood each other.

"The ropes above snapped just now, but they have been replaced..."

"Good."

Several people carried the wounded person upward.

When they had walked to within ten-plus meters of the top, Xiao Niannian heard a rumbling sound.

What was that sound?

Xiao Niannian looked up toward the top.

She saw snow and rocks crashing down.

"Oh no, it's an avalanche."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jing's expression changed.

"There are a few trees ahead, there's a small cave there, we can hide for a moment."

Lu Jing said to everyone.

"Speed up, get over there quickly."

Lu Jing, Xiao Niannian, and the others accelerated.

Meanwhile, Division Commander Yang and the others on the cliff heard the commotion, and their expressions changed.

"Oh no, it's an avalanche."

Division Commander Yang had been in Heilongjiang Province for many years and had been to this mountain many times. He had also encountered avalanches several times.

"Scatter quickly, retreat..."

"Hurry and rescue the Soldiers below..."

"Division Commander Yang, retreat quickly..."

Division Commander Yang wanted to go down to save the Soldiers, but he was dragged away by his guards and other Soldiers.

"Let me go."

"Get out of the way."

"Commander, it's dangerous here."

Division Commander Yang was furious.

"Let go, go save them..."

Squad Leader Li, Fang Qiang, and others rushed downward.

In such times, they would never abandon their Comrades-in-arms.

Seeing Squad Leader Li and Fang Qiang rushing downward, Xiao Niannian immediately stopped them.

"Don't come down, take cover..."

Upon hearing Xiao Niannian's words, Squad Leader Li and Fang Qiang did not listen.

"Rumble."

From afar, they could see white mist along with rocks and branches rolling downward.

Some Soldiers on the cliff couldn't dodge in time and were struck by these objects.

"Ah."

"Watch out."

For a moment, the Soldiers on the cliff scattered to dodge, while the Soldiers who had come down to provide support were either hugging branches or climbing trees.

Others were struck by branches or rocks and rolled down the cliff.

Some Comrades-in-arms were quick-witted and immediately grabbed them, though by now there was nowhere left to hide.

Xiao Niannian, Lu Jing, and the others were fast and had already reached the place for cover. However, there were five of them, plus the wounded person on the stretcher.

"You go inside, I'll stand outside."

Lu Jing pushed Xiao Niannian directly toward the inside.

Xiao Niannian looked at Lu Jing; she dodged to the side and even tied the strap on her body to a tree in the small cave.

Xiao Niannian pushed the other few Comrades-in-arms toward the inside.

"Captain Lu, Platoon Leader Xiao."

The few Comrades-in-arms and the wounded person were just below the cave, while the spot where Xiao Niannian and Lu Jing were located was exactly in the range affected by the avalanche.

Lu Jing's expression changed, and he forcefully pushed Xiao Niannian toward the inside again.

Xiao Niannian saw Lu Jing's serious expression, and she said.

"You come over too."

She pulled Lu Jing; although they were currently in the affected range, the corner above was somewhat protruding, so as long as they didn't encounter large rocks or similar falling, they would be fine.

"Rumble."

Lu Jing was pulled over by Xiao Niannian, his hands gripping the rock; he turned in a direction, shielding Xiao Niannian with his entire back.

Xiao Niannian was held in his arms.

Meanwhile, the snow, branches, and rocks filled the sky, rolling down from above.

Xiao Niannian felt the world go dark before her eyes, and her breathing became somewhat stifled; she felt many fine rocks and mud hitting her head and face.

She felt Lu Jing's body tremble, and heard a slight, muffled groan.

Was he injured?