<h4>Chapter 1701: Chapter 1702: Rumus Enters the Compound</h4>


    Rumus held meetings for several days, somewhat opposed to this operational n, but his words carried little weight and couldn’t decide the overall trend.


    The operational n is to bombard suspicious points, done to create a shock and awe effect, thereby forcing the rebel army out.


    But such a broad attack will harm nearby civilians, inevitably leading to significant civilian casualties.


    Civilian casualties will inevitably bring some negative impact, as the old saying goes, "Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it." Though this isn’t China, the principle remains the same; if the popce bes dissatisfied, they’ll surely face condemnation from all sides, making it difficult to deploy troops to eliminate the rebel army then.


    Rumus was worried about these, but no one listened to him.


    Rumus’s military district is small, although it’s frequently reported to have exterminated terrorists and rebel armies, their strength is clearly limited, and others don’t look up to him.


    Lying in bed, Rumus grew increasingly agitated, eventually getting up to walk outside.


    He went to themander’s room, knocked on the door, and entered.


    "It’s you, what’s the matter?" Themander said with a smile.


    "Commander, I want to return to the military district for a bit, I’ve been out for a few days, and there are some matters there that need handling."


    "Before the meeting, I emphasized that this meeting is important; no matter what happens, it must take precedence." Themander said.


    Rumus initially nned to express his thoughts at this conference, hoping to showcase his ambitions.


    But he overestimated himself; no one wanted to listen to him.


    "I understand, but there are indeed many matters in the military district that require my attention." Rumus said straightforwardly.


    Themander thought for a moment and then nodded: "Very well, hurry back quickly, you are given one day to handle everything and then return promptly."


    Rumus felt a bit downcast, nodded: "I understand, I’ll set off now."


    Rumus bid farewell to themander and then went outside, got into a car, and drove off directly.


    Rumus’s departure didn’t attract much attention because he held such a low status; if it weren’t for him providing unique insights at the conference, people wouldn’t have noticed him.


    Rumus felt frustrated, initially intending to showcase his ambitions, yet faced such setbacks.


    In fact, he didn’t have any important matters to attend to back at the base, he just didn’t want to remain there anymore.


    On the way, his phone continuously received text messages, indicating missed calls one after another.


    Among them was one number he found unfamiliar; initially, he didn’t n to engage with it, but this number had called several times, so he reluctantly dialed back from the car.


    The call was from Xiao Xuan; he’d called Rumus several times, but each time the phone indicated it was turned off, so he stopped continuing to call.


    At this moment, Xiao Xuan was staring at the screen motionlessly, but all it disyed was a series of geographic coordinates, nothing else.


    Just then, Xiao Xuan’s phone rang, for him it was a familiar number because he’d dialed it many times over the past few days.


    "Finally, your phone is connected." Xiao Xuan said bluntly.


    "Hello, I’m Rumus. May I ask who you are?" Rumus asked.


    He was not only unfamiliar with the phone number but even the voice seemed totally unfamiliar, as if he had never heard it before.


    "I’m a brother of Xiang Yu, my name is Xiao Xuan." Xiao Xuan introduced himself.


    Upon hearing that it was Xiang Yu’s close associate, Rumus perked up slightly and said: "What about Xiang Yu, I have business with him."


    "I’m looking for you for matters rted to Brother Yu. Pleasee over." Xiao Xuan said.


    "Alright, I’m heading over now." Rumus said straightforwardly.


    Though he was a military districtmander, he never disyed any official airs in front of Xiang Yu.


    Rumus didn’t return to his military district but changed into civilian clothes and, under the protection of guards, went quietly to Tianlong District.


    As they approached the district, someone stopped them, only letting them in after he phoned Xiao Xuan.


    His guards waited outside, and he entered the vi alone.


    "Where is Xiang Yu, I have urgent matters to discuss with him." Rumus said impatiently upon entering.


    "No need to rush. Sit down and listen to me slowly." Xiao Xuan said.


    Xiao Xuan’s face remained icy cold, even though Rumus was a military districtmander, Xiao Xuan treated him like an ordinary person.


    Xiao Xuan sat opposite Rumus, just about to speak when Tie Zhuzi reluctantly walked out of the room.


    Seeing Rumus, he hurriedly came over and sat on the sofa to listen to what Xiao Xuan had to say.


    Xiao Xuan didn’t shy away from him and said: "Brother Yu has already infiltrated their base."


    "What?" Rumus eximed in shock. They were currently searching everywhere for the rebel army and had not found them, yet Xiang Yu had managed to infiltrate them so easily.


    Rumus’s face showed mixed emotions, worry, and joy. If Xiang Yu infiltrated, it would be great if he could provide some intelter.


    Looking at Xiao Xuan’s face, Rumus realized something, furrowing his brow and asking: "Did you encounter any difficulties?"


    Xiao Xuan nodded: "We’ve lost contact with Brother Yu now."


    Upon hearing this, Rumus furrowed his brow; losing contact with Xiang Yu could mean many things.


    Possibly,munication equipment was disrupted, or perhaps discovered by the enemy and handled.


    "What exactly happened?" Rumus asked.


    Xiao Xuan briefly exined the situation; this piece of equipment was obtained by Rumus, and he had suspected something might happen, never expecting Xiang Yu to act so swiftly.


    "You said the signal disappeared?" Rumus stood up and walked to the equipment disy screen, which showed nothing.


    "Where did it disappear, roughly?" Rumus asked.


    Xiao Xuan joined him and pointed to a location: "In this area, as per our estimation, the enemy base should be nearby."


    Xiao Xuan spoke while drawing a circle on the screen.


    Seeing Xiao Xuan marking the position on the screen, Rumus furrowed his brow and said: "This is the Luang Feng Mountain range, withplex terrain and a vast area."


    "Since the location is confirmed, why don’t we just charge in with our men and rescue Brother Yu?" Tie Zhuzi stood up and shouted.


    Rumus shook his head, saying: "The Luang Feng Mountain range isrge, with many undeveloped areas, practically a Primeval Forest. Not only us, but even if the entire neighboring military district’s battalion came, it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack."


    "Is it that tricky?" Tie Zhuzi retorted: "Maybe you’re exaggerating because you don’t want to go in."


    Rumus shook his head helplessly: "Definitely not. Xiang Yu is a good friend of mine; if Xiang Yu really disappears here, no matter what, we’ll rescue him."


    Xiao Xuan nodded as well, realizing seeking out Rumus was the correct decision.


    "I’ll deliberate on this first and notify you when we act." Rumus stated seriously...