<h4>Chapter 1739: Chapter 1740: The Suddenly Appearing Bandits</h4>


    "Don’t move! Don’t move!" Keru’s men shouted, all holding guns.


    Keru was calm andposed, put his gun back, then sneered, "You better not act rashly, or I won’t show mercy."


    Themanders gritted their teeth, almost impulsively acted just now, but reason ultimately won over impulse.


    They were unarmed now, and in smaller numbers. The surrounding staff were mostly clerical workers, many were women, and they had no way to change the situation.


    "He questioned me earlier, and we have past grievances, so I killed him. The rest of you need not worry, I won’t harm you, you’re too valuable," Keru said with a smile.


    After all, these people were senior officers, each holding many military secrets. Capturing them back to the rebel headquarters would be very significant.


    "Take them away," Keru checked his watch and shouted.


    At this point, the grandmander had lost all previous authority and could only hang his head low, now sporting more white hair.


    When a man loses his status and position, all his honors mean nothing; he’s just an ordinary old man.


    "You won’t make it out. This is the **** battle headquarters; letting you out would be a joke," Rumus said calmly.


    Keruughed heartily, then tauntingly looked at Rumus, "You’re right, this is the temporary operationsmand center, but without soldiers, it’s nothing."


    The othermanders sighed, admitting Keru was right; it was the grandmander’s fault for ordering all guards to the front lines, leaving them passive.


    "Commander," a staff member suddenly shouted.


    The staff member wanted to say something but held back.


    Keruughed, "Go ahead, what’s happening here?"


    The man looked at the grandmander and kept silent, understanding Keru was a nt and wouldn’t follow a rebel’smand.


    "Speak," the grandmander said with a voice full of defeat.


    This war was beyond winning or losing. If he and the surroundingmanders were caught, it was a loss.


    The staff member spoke, "The rebels have fled. We could have caught them, but a group blocked the way, slowing down their advance."


    Hearing this, the grandmander sank deeper into despair, realizing it was a total defeat.


    "Ha, I knew it would end this way," Keruughed excitedly, "Stop wasting time, let’s go."


    As the group dispiritedly moved toward the exit, a group suddenly rushed in.


    This group wore **** attire, ck scarves on their heads, holding submachine guns. The one leading was tall and fierce, carrying a machine gun on his shoulder.


    This person lookedical since his clothes didn’t fit his body at all.


    "Don’t move, no one moves, or you’re dead!" the tall, fierce man shouted.


    At this moment, a rebel tried to act with his gun, but the tall man fired the machine gun.


    The machine gun’s power was immense, reducing the front man to a bloody mess in a few shots.


    The control room was filled with a bloody stench, another person in the back was also hit, losing an arm.


    "No one moves; try it, and I’ll take you all down," the tall man said in a muffled voice.


    Rumus recognized the tall man, familiar despite their covered faces; it was Tie Zhuzi.


    "Ha, I told you there’s no escape," Rumus stood up excitedly.


    He had arranged with Xiang Yu, expecting him toe in time.


    Seeing Rumus so thrilled, knowing they were allies, the grandmander felt a surge of excitement, even looking at Rumus differently.


    "Rumus, thank you," the grandmander said, trembling with emotion.


    If they were rescued today, Rumus would be rewarded and rmended as a talent.


    "Enough talking, stand still, or I’ll shoot you first," Tie Zhuzi pointed the machine gun at Rumus.


    "Don’t misunderstand, I..."


    Rumus started to speak when Tie Zhuzi unhesitatingly aimed at him.


    Rumus stood frozen, confused by the situation, wondering if he had mistaken someone else for Tie Zhuzi with a simr build.


    Tie Zhuzi, seeing Rumus turn pale, wore a smug expression.


    Tie Zhuzi had long wanted to teach Rumus a lesson but never had the chance, seizing this opportunity to scare him.


    The surrounding people were stunned, unsure of the situation or this group’s origin.


    They weren’t rebels, nor were they ****’s forces. So who were they...


    "Anything valuable here, take it out now," Tie Zhuzi’s words left everyone speechless, wondering if they’d encountered bandits.


    "What are you looking at, got any money?" Tie Zhuzi approached, rummaging through the grandmander’s pockets.


    Tie Zhuzi searched everyone’s pockets and found little money.


    "A bunch of penniless folks; can’t you keep some money in your pockets?" Tie Zhuziined, realizing the trip was futile.


    At this moment, someone rushed in from outside, also masked and hurriedly pulling up his pants as if just emerging from the restroom; it was Xiang Yu.


    The scene lookedical, leaving everyone speechless, wondering about this seemingly careless soldier.


    "Sorry I’mte; I had some business," Xiang Yu said apologetically.


    But no one med him, as most didn’t know who he was here.


    Only Rumus, seeing Xiang Yu rush in, felt relieved.


    It was clear; they were indeed Xiang Yu’s team. Rumus nced at Tie Zhuzi, who was grinning slyly.


    "Who are you?" Keru stepped forward, facing Xiang Yu.


    "Robbers," Xiang Yu said and started searching Keru’s pockets.


    "Boss, I’ve checked their pockets, no money, just a condom," Tie Zhuzi said mischievously, looking at the grandmander.


    The grandmander’s face reddened, head tilting without speaking.


    "No money, then wipe them out," Xiang Yu signaled...