"Why? He'll wake up soon." Mu Tou couldn't comprehend Elvis' words.

"I understand how you feel, but…it's pointless. The correct choice now is to fire up a flare for the medics. They can safely evacuate him."

"No, he will be fine," Mu Tou couldn't accept that his brother in adversity would just inexplicably collapse here, "I believe he will get up soon."

"Get a grip. He's already been eliminated. We have no choice. Whether we leave him or take him with us, he's out."

Mu Tou licked his dry lips, no longer speaking. Elvis deeply understood his sentiment; Xia Xinru's situation was not much different from theirs.

At this moment, their five-person team had effectively fallen to a four. They could only rely on trust and unity to endure till the end. It was a test of mental strength and willpower. Even though they were physically drained, their grit and virility drove them forward, crossing over steep mountains and trudging through endless jungles. At 3 p.m., when they were halfway to coordinate B, they fortuitously ran into another team.

Quickly exchanging the information they had gathered, it was clear that continuing towards their original coordinates would be meaningless. The two teams combined once again, this time with a shared goal: Area C.

The newcomers were Daphne's team, made up of three youthful, attractive girls. Despite only one day passing, their skin seemed healthier than usual. Their slender waists and strong, vibrant complexion set off a touch of wild beauty. Their addition immediately improved the gloomy atmosphere of their team.

Daphne's team had a simple request: Don't hold them back.

You think these three women dare to be so arrogant? As men, the four guys didn't say anything outwardly, but internally, there was rage. Everyone who had made it this far was a tough nut. It was a bit too boastful. Their pace quickened subconsciously, even the most modest among them, feeling the heat of competition. They wanted to see who would be the first to fall.

It's said that pairing men with women can lighten the load. After the women joined, the rhythm of the group's movement seemed more sprightly. The seven-person group moved briskly, traversing dense rainforests, crossing rapid rivers, and the slippery moss on log bridges was no hindrance to them at all. Two hours later, they were bathed in the setting sun's golden rays, making the beads of sweat on the girls' faces glisten even more.

However, the girls were indeed starting to struggle. These damn guys seemed like they were really picking a fight with them. With a thud, Jiang Yan, who was weaker physically, collapsed at last.

Not just Jiang Yan, every guy was bearing the strain with clenched jaws. The most miserable was the bespectacled one. If it weren't for Elvis secretly helping him lighten the load, he might have been the first to fall.

Daphne spoke up: "It's getting late. Let's rest and start setting up camp."

"What, no more running?" Elvis' buddy teased.

Running her hands through her golden hair, Daphne flashed a brilliant smile. "You guys are tough, are you not satisfied if we admit defeat?"

Clearly, Daphne still had energy left. As a leader, her abilities were not to be underestimated. But she was a woman after all—a smart woman, knowing when to advance and when to retreat, that was a woman's strongest weapon. Acknowledging this, the guys felt rather childish.

"Heh, heh, heh… It's good that you know. Nevermind, I was just joking. Our mission time is limited, since everyone is tired let's rest properly." The buddy quickly tried to save face. "By the way, is anyone willing to share a bed tonight?"

Everyone burst into laughter at his attempt to save face.

At the same time, in the tent, the soundly sleeping Xia Xinru seemed to be in a long, never-ending dream. When she woke at dawn, she found herself in a medical tent. Besides her, there were four or five other patients and one duty nurse.

"Damn it!" Xia Xinru cursed under her breath. She immediately left the room, only to be shocked by the sight of the empty camp.

Xia Xinru quickly returned to the infirmary to ask the duty nurse, "Hello, I am Xia Xinru of team 58. Can you tell me what time it is and where everyone has gone?"

"You…" The nurse was stunned. "Hold on, what are you trying to do? Repeat that."

"I'm asking the time, and about my team's situation."

"The time is 23:00. As for your team, I'm not sure. But I can tell you, by 14:00 in the afternoon, all the teams had already left."

"So, that means…?"

"Yes."

The nurse nodded, her meaning clear even without explanation. The teams that had rushed here had long since departed or dispersed. From 14:00 until now, no teams had come through here. She was too late.

"In that case, there's no other choice." Xia Xinru tightened her fists and grabbed her backpack, ready to head out.

"You're not serious, right? Don't tell me you're planning to go find them now."

"Yes, I am."

"Even without the large beasts, the tropical rainforest is very complex. It's easy to lose your direction, especially at this time. To tell the truth, even if it were a seasoned soldier, they could easily get lost. It could be dangerous."

"Even if you say that, I've made up my mind."

The nurse twitched at the corners of her mouth. This woman seemed intelligent but seemed to jump between ideas erratically. However, she was beyond his authority to stop. She was assumed to have given up when she was unconscious and brought in. It was an unspoken rule that nobody mentioned. Why didn't she understand it?

"You're sure you want to leave now?"

"Yes." Xia Xinru was already halfway through packing her bag.

"Whether you want to leave or stay, it's your choice. I'm going to report this to my superiors." As he spoke, the nurse picked up his communicator. Unfortunately, his superior was the head nurse, who had absolutely no control over Xia Xinru. In the end, by the time the message reached someone with authority over her, Xia Xinru had already left the tent for three minutes.

After a short time, Feng Yi had also been informed. He hadn't anticipated such tenacity and saw it as an oversight on his part. Feng Yi stroked his chin, deep in thought about how to resolve the situation.

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