<h4>Chapter 1677: Chapter 1678: The Calm Before the Storm</h4>


    "A lot of people don’t have the basics, so the training is a bit difficult," Wu Jing said.


    Xiang Yu also understood the difficulty of training a team, so he said, "Have the first squad ready, we’ll have an operation soon."


    "Don’t worry, Brother Yu, the first squad has been getting ready," Wu Jing said confidently.


    Xiang Yu made an ’hmm’ sound and then hung up the phone. He knew the training quality of the first squad, which was like a sharp knife. Although small in number, theirbat power was formidable.


    Just as Xiang Yu hung up the phone, a familiar number called.


    Recently, Xiang Yu was busy with mercenary matters and had neglected this person, who was Rumus, themander of one of ****’s bases.


    "Brother Xiang Yu, I haven’t heard from you in a long time," Rumusined.


    Rumus knew that Xiang Yu had entered the mercenary world and even provided him with guns.


    At first, Xiang Yu offered him some intelligence, but now it’s as if he’s vanished without a trace, not a single message.


    Xiang Yu had some guilt and then smiled, "I’ve been really busytely, so... hehe..."


    "Alright, let’s not talk about that, how are you doing over there?" Rumus asked.


    "Not good, being suppressed terribly," Xiang Yuined.


    "Don’t worry, if you have any trouble, just tell me, and I’ll send someone over to wipe him out," Rumus said.


    Xiang Yu also awkwardly smiled, "There’s no need, I can still handle some problems."


    Xiang Yu didn’t want Rumus involved in his affairs. If outsiders learned about Xiang Yu’s rtionship with Rumus, Xiang Yu might getbeled as a ****ckey, which would not be beneficial for his future development.


    They chatted about some random things, and then Rumusined, "I’m telling you, howe there’s no news at all now? None of those terrorists or rebels are making a move."


    Xiang Yu: "..."


    Chaos breeds heroes, and now this is the situation in Little B. Rumus was always known for striking against terrorists and rebels.


    Now, suddenly finding himself at a leisure, he felt ufortable. Initially, he thought Xiang Yu could infiltrate the mercenary world and provide reliable intelligence, but it had been months, and Xiang Yu, as if dead, didn’t have any information.


    "Don’t rush, maybe this is the calm before the storm. Just make sure you’re ready for battle; there will be times for you to fight," Xiang Yu said.


    He also felt that recently the rebels seemed silent, while the mercenary world remained active.


    "Don’tfort me," Rumus said, "If you have any news over there, you must tell me quickly, or I’ll have to retire at home."


    Xiang Yu quickly agreed, not that he didn’t want to provide Rumus with intelligence, it’s just that his current power was still too small to ess any useful information.


    They talked about some other random things before hanging up the phone.


    In building the mercenary corps, Rumus and his people made a great contribution to Xiang Yu. The weapons were supplied by them, and they were all very advanced and sophisticated.


    Providing them with some intelligence was the least he could do.


    In the afternoon, Tie Zhuzi apanied Xiang Yu to Dashi Mountain. The base here was nearingpletion.


    From the outside, it looked like an ordinary mountain without any peculiarities. But after entering, one would discover a whole new world inside.


    It’s undeniable that the architect Jackson is a genius. He turned this ce into a defensive fortress, and even if general forces discovered it, invading without jets and artillery would be extremely difficult.


    When Xiang Yu and Tie Zhuzi entered the mountain, they were utterly shocked. It seemed the whole mountain was almost hollowed out, and the interior design was akin to that of a national security agency.


    When Xiang Yu and Tie Zhuzi met Jackson, he was wearing sses and bent over a table, a design blueprintid out before him, pencil busy in his hand.


    For a devoted academics maniac, having enough time, space, and resources to fulfill his designs was a happy matter.


    While working, Jackson merely nced up at Xiang Yu and Tie Zhuzi but said nothing, resuming his drawing.


    Xiang Yu and Tie Zhuzi didn’t disturb him, instead appreciating the grandeur of this underground project.


    "Brother Yu, if we live here in the future, no one can breach it," Tie Zhuzi remarked in awe, looking around.


    Inside, it was vast; without a guide, one could get lost due to the maze-like design.


    Seeing the perfect design of the base relieved Xiang Yu; this could serve as their stronghold.


    They ate with theirrades in the base, stayed the night, and when they left it was already nine o’clock in the morning.


    As Xiang Yu and Tie Zhuzi prepared to return to Tianlong District, Xiaoxuan called.


    "Brother, they’ve started moving," Xiaoxuan said.


    "Who?" Xiang Yu quickly asked.


    "Clover’s second inmand, they’re secretly gathering brothers, must be nning something big," Xiaoxuan said.


    "Keep an eye on them; do not reveal yourselves," Xiang Yu instructed.


    After hanging up, Xiang Yu called Wu Jing.


    "Tell the first squad brothers to halt base construction and be fully armed and ready," Xiang Yumanded.


    Wu Jing was training the second squad when he received Xiang Yu’s order, and his first thought was of Ren Qing.


    "Brother Yu, should we have Ren Qing participate?" Wu Jing asked.


    "Let him join Team One, and if the operation starts, have him join," Xiang Yu replied.


    Wu Jing acknowledged and then hung up the phone.


    Ren Qing was not far from Wu Jing, training with hisrades. When he saw Wu Jing calling him, he quickly ran over.


    "Chief, what’s up?" Ren Qing asked curiously.


    "Change clothes, grab your gear, ande with me," Wu Jing said bluntly.


    Ren Qing was momentarily stunned, but quickly recovered, nodding and running off. Although he didn’t know what was happening, it was clear he was going on a mission.


    With five squad leaders overseeing things, they had nothing to worry about.


    Wu Jing drove with Ren Qing directly towards Base One.


    Ren Qing, very curious about what missiony ahead, refrained from asking. Since Wu Jing hadn’t mentioned it, there must be a reason for keeping it quiet.


    Just as Xiang Yu arrived at Tianlong District, Wang Qian called.


    "Xiang Yu, you haven’t caused any troubletely, right?" Wang Qian asked in an usatory tone.


    "No, what happened?" Xiang Yu asked, confused.


    "Good if you haven’t. My people investigated and found the Clover Mercenary Corps seems to be making moves. I thought it was because of you again," Wang Qian said.


    She knew Xiang Yu was a troublemaker and suspected he had provoked Clover once more.


    "Don’t worry, how could I be in trouble?" Xiang Yuughed.


    He felt touched, realizing Wang Qian truly cared about him.


    "I wouldn’t be so sure. Things are pretty chaotictely, so be careful," Wang Qian said and hung up the phone.


    Holding the phone, Xiang Yu shook his head and smiled. Wang Qian, clearly concerned for him, tried to act indifferent...