<h4>Chapter 1817: Chapter 1818: Commander Cao Requests Reinforcements</h4>


    Xia Cheng was no exception; he ran faster than anyone else, sprinting towards the bomb shelter.


    The bomb shelter had never been used since its construction, and this was the first time it was being used.


    The soldiers of Menghu Mercenary Corps were in disarray, unable to stay calm facing the iron birds flying above.


    "Get out of the way." Xia Cheng was the first to rush into the bomb shelter.


    Next, a shell exploded outside, sting four or five people away.


    The speed of the nes was far faster than their legs; many hadn’t reached the bomb shelter when bombs rained down.


    The Menghu Mercenary Corps base was solid, but it was designed against ground forces, nothing against fighter jets.


    Inside the bomb shelter, Xia Cheng felt disoriented.


    Explosions outside turned everything into a sea of fire, and the screams of his brothers echoed through the mountain.


    "Commander, we’re finished."


    One person stood there, crying.


    Everyone around was affected, their spirits low.


    "Shut up." Xia Cheng, in a bad mood, shouted.


    He stood at the shelter’s entrance, looking outside, seeing his basepletely blown apart.


    All the walls and such built before were destroyed; if Xia Ba’s army attacked now, they would be powerless.


    The bombingsted ten minutes before the nes roared away.


    Though the bombing was brief, the Menghu Mercenary Corps suffered heavy losses, with the smell of blood everywhere.


    Some couldn’t help but vomit, as there were shattered body parts everywhere.


    "Count the numbers." Xia Cheng shouted from a high point.


    The spirits of the Menghu Mercenary Corps were low, and he needed to rally them; otherwise, they were doomed if Xia Ba’s army attacked.


    "Commander, half of our brothers are dead, and one-third are wounded." One person said with a mournful face.


    Hearing this, Xia Cheng almost fainted, never imagining a bombing would cost him so many brothers.


    "Brothers, now is the moment of life and death. We mustn’t give up; think about it, if Xia Ba’s army captures us, they won’t spare us. So we need to be strong now." Xia Cheng said, forcing himself to stay strong.


    Many nodded upon hearing Xia Cheng’s speech, then picked up their guns and took off the safeties.


    They knew that being captured by Xia Ba’s army meant a fate worse than death.


    "Commander, they’reing up."


    One person rushed over, saying.


    "Get ready, fight them to the end." Xia Cheng shouted, holding his gun.


    Members of the Menghu Mercenary Corps had resolute faces, each preparing to fight to thest breath with guns in hand.


    Xia Cheng picked up his phone, went to the side, and dialed out.


    After ringing for a while, someone finally answered: "Why are you calling me now?"


    "Commander Cao, we’re under attack by Xia Ba’s army, we can’t hold them off anymore." Xia Cheng said, disheartened.


    "What?" Commander Cao shouted suddenly upon hearing this.


    Menghu Mercenary Corps was a force he had arranged in Xia Ba, and if Xia Ba’s army eliminated them, he would only have some hidden personnel left.


    "What’s going on? Everything was fine before." Commander Cao said, gritting his teeth.


    Initially, Xia Cheng was also amander in Xia Ba, but waster removed by Xia Ba’s forces.


    Commander Cao saw Xia Cheng as talented and didn’t me him, allowing him to return as themander of Menghu Mercenary Corps. Unexpectedly, Xia Ba’s army targeted them again, and the situation seemed dangerous.


    "I don’t know. Everything was fine; I don’t know why Xia Ba’s army is attacking us, and they even used an air squadron to bomb our base to bits." Xia Cheng said.


    "Get your people to break through immediately." Commander Cao ordered.


    Xia Cheng didn’t hesitate and briefed Commander Cao on the situation, hoping he had a way to save them.


    "You’re saying Wolf Fang is involved too?" Commander Cao asked, puzzled.


    "That’s right, it’s they who are attacking our division." Xia Cheng said.


    Commander Cao’s eyes turned cold, then he muttered: "Seems like this is all Wolf Fang’s n; once Menghu Mercenary Corps is removed, they won’t have any worries."


    Xia Cheng saw Commander Cao silent for a while, then asked anxiously: "Commander Cao, what should I do?"


    "Wait, I’m working on a solution."


    Commander Cao hung up and quickly called Rff.


    At this moment, Rff was heading to a concealed base, driving his car.


    Seeing Commander Cao’s call, Rff felt a jolt, unsure why he was being contacted.


    "Commander Cao, what do you want?" Rff said, smiling casually.


    Having returned to his base, Rff felt confident; as long as he lived and the rebel army remained, he was confident in regaining control of Xia Ba’s regime.


    "I need your help now," Commander Cao said, his voice somewhat urgent.


    "Oh? Surprised that the mighty Commander Cao is asking for my help." Rff chuckled easily.


    Commander Cao could hear the sarcasm in Rff’s tone, but he didn’t have time to waste.


    "My group is surrounded by Xia Ba’s army; I need your strength." Commander Cao said directly.


    Rff froze for a moment and said: "Did I hear wrong? Xia Ba’s army dares to mess with your people?"


    Commander Cao snorted coldly: "Name your terms."


    Rffughed heartily: "I like dealing with straightforward people like Commander Cao."


    Thinking for a moment, Rff said: "After I rescue your men, assist me in defeating Ailock and iming the number one position."


    Rff made no secret of his ambition.


    He knew that despite Commander Cao’s absence, his intelligencework was everywhere. With Commander Cao’s help, Rff’s n for ruling would proceed smoothly.


    "Alright, I’ll agree, even without you saying it." Commander Cao said.


    The international situation was risky; Commander Cao didn’t want to lose this group. This would mean losing Xia Ba’s intelligencework.


    "Where are your men located?" Rff asked in a good mood.


    Helping Commander Cao once now promised future reciprocity.


    "In a mountain in the north..."


    Commander Cao shared Xia Cheng’s specific location with Rff.


    Rff frowned upon hearing and said hesitantly: "Sorry, Commander Cao, the location you mention is beyond our range, and we can’t help."


    Rff wasn’t a fool; their forces were in the south, and they couldn’t risk arge force moving.


    Moreover, Ailock was already wary of Rff and his men...