<h4>Chapter 1123: Chapter 1130: Desert Crisis (Part 6)</h4>


    However, before Qiu Yong and the others could get in the car, the sound of rotor des suddenly echoed from the sky. Ling Chen looked up to see two armed helicopters flying in from the front, hovering above them, with blinding searchlights shining directly on them from mid-air.


    Damn!


    Ling Chen’s expression tensed, he thought they could escape, but didn’t expect the other side to have found them so quickly.


    Facing the siege of two armed helicopters, Ling Chen and the others dared not move recklessly. Are you kidding? If those guys fired even a single rocket at them, they’d be dead.


    Before long, ground forces rushed over, surrounding Ling Chen and the otherspletely. At the same time, an officer with the rank of Lieutenant emerged from the crowd and said to Ling Chen, "Sir, our General would like to invite you toe over."


    Hearing the courteous words, Ling Chen was taken aback. These people had been shouting for his capture or death, and now, in the blink of an eye, their attitude had shifted so drastically. Could it be a trick?


    Not only Ling Chen, but even Qiu Yong felt something was off, quietly advising, "Sixth Brother, be careful."


    Ling Chen nodded gently, indicating he understood.


    Immediately, under the Lieutenant’s guidance, Ling Chen and his group returned to the military base.


    Compared to before, the military base now was in shambles, with bodies and shell casings scattered everywhere. In the fierce exchange of fire just now, at least dozens had perished, with casualties on both sides.


    Ling Chen nced behind him. Although the Lieutenant used the word ’invite’, they were followed by a group of armed men eyeing them fiercely. Moreover, sharp-eyed Ling Chen noticed that the safeties on their guns were off, meaning they were still wary of him.


    If they dared make any improper moves, those guys would definitely show no mercy, riddling them with bullets.


    Before long, Ling Chen and Qiu Yong arrived at arge tent within the military base.


    "Gentlemen, please,e in!" The Lieutenant was very hospitable.


    Ling Chen did not overthink it and walked straight in. As soon as he entered the tent, he saw a young man in his twenties sitting at a desk, seemingly dealing with paperwork. Beside the young man were several middle-aged men in their forties or fifties.


    Judging by their attire and ranks, they were all Generals.


    Ling Chen, being a person who had seen the world, appeared quite calm in this situation.


    After a few minutes, the young man finished his documents and ’finally’ noticed Ling Chen and the others, smiling as he said, "Was it you who helped me repel the enemy just now?"


    Ling Chen didn’t speak, just stared into the young man’s eyes. He understood what the young man meant. The middle-aged man he captured earlier was definitely the leader of another faction. They originally intended tounch an attack tonight, but due to Ling Chen’s group’s intervention, their offensive was thwarted.


    This was truly a case of unintended sess. They were trying to escape but ended up helping these people.


    "Sir, may I know your identity and what brought you to the desert?" the young man asked. Although his tone was friendly, there was a hint of vignce in his eyes.


    Ling Chen looked at him and said, "Mr. Ag, I want to rify that we have no ill intentions. If it weren’t for you intercepting us halfway, we wouldn’t havee here, much less disturbed you. I hope you can find out the truth and let us leave as soon as possible."


    Hearing this, the young man’s expression changed slightly, but he quickly regainedposure, smiling as he said, "Do you know who I am?"


    Ling Chen nodded. After all that had happened, he had already guessed the young man’s identity.


    Currently, this small country is in a state of turmoil, with various rebel factions rising to seize power. Just recently, these rebels overthrew the government and assassinated the country’s leader. ording to news reports, after the leader’s death, his son escaped with the protection of government forces and went missing.


    Considering these circumstances, this young man in front of him was the fugitive prince.


    Because this small country still practiced a monarchy, the head of state was always a familial heir. Therefore, calling this young man a prince wasn’t wrong. However, given the current situation, the leader is dead, and this young man has formally be the leader of the country.


    "Mr. Ag, news about you is all over television, so it’s hard not to know." Ling Chen replied calmly.


    "Good, since you know who I am, let’s be upfront. Who are you, and what’s your purpose here?"


    "My name is Ling Chen. I’m here in the desert because my friend is in danger, and I must rush over to help."


    Ag smirked and said, "Mr. Ling, could you reveal some information about your friend to me?"


    "Sorry, this is my private matter, and I don’t have to tell you."


    "How dare you!" The Lieutenant who had led them in spoke sharply, "In front of the General, you’d better be respectful."


    Ling Chen replied indifferently, "We have been very polite. Please remember, it was you who unreasonably sought trouble with me. Do I need to speak kindly to please you? Additionally, let me warn you in advance, if because of you I fail to rescue my friend in time and anything happens to her, I will not spare you."


    At this point, Ling Chen had no patience left to waste time with them. Time was ticking, and the porridge girl’s situation was very perilous. Who knew how much longer she could hold on?


    "You have quite the nerve." The Lieutenant frowned, about to order his men. But, before he could speak, he suddenly felt a chill. Looking down, the Lieutenant’s face turned pale. Ling Chen somehow appeared in front of him, holding a dagger to his neck.


    "You..."


    Ling Chen casually sheathed the dagger and said tly, "If I wanted you dead, you’d never see tomorrow. Now," turning to Ag, "you should believe me. I am not here to assassinate you, nor do I have any interest in your whereabouts or selling the information to others."


    Ag, expressionless, stared at Ling Chen for a while, then suddenly smiled, "Mr. Ling, I apologize for my subordinate’s rudeness. You’re right, someone as skilled as you, if truly wanting to assassinate me, I wouldn’t survive. As it happens, I’m facing some trouble right now, and with your capabilities, if you are willing to help, I believe I can resolve it easily."


    "Mr. Ag, we are not mercenaries, and as I said earlier, we have a purpose for being in the desert."


    "I understand your stance. Mr. Ling, if I am not mistaken, I think I know where you’re headed."