Volume 1: The Fierce Tiger Leaves Its Leash Chapter 21: Secret Liaison (Part 2)

  After fixing the satellite phone at the top of the wooden pole, Ling Tianxiang slid down. Maidi looked at Ling Tianxiang's series of actions with some confusion, since Ling Tianxiang had asked him to find this satellite phone, why didn't he make a direct call, but only sent out signals?

  "Alright, in about half an hour to an hour, our people will come to pick me up." Ling Tianxiang patted the dust off his hands and looked at Maidede's somewhat puzzled expression, saying, "The US military can monitor 80% of the world's wireless communications. If we use voice calls, then the conversation content is very likely to be recorded, wouldn't that give the US government a handle to accuse us? That's why we chose to send signals via telegram."

  Maddy's eyes rolled around and she understood Ling Tianxiang's meaning. This was indeed a clever method, and perhaps the resistance organization could also use it, so they wouldn't have to worry about high-level personnel's identities being exposed during phone calls.

  "Let's go in and take a look at Yige, how is she doing now?" Ling Tianxiang said as he walked towards the house.

  "Alright, I just went to see them. Ling, there's something I need to tell you ahead of time." Maddy called out to Ling Tianxiang.

  "What's wrong?" Ling Tianxiang stopped in his tracks at the door.

  "Mustafa has been martyred."

  Ling Tianxiang slightly furrowed his brow, having previously forgotten about Yijisi's father.

  "When we stormed the US military camp, someone found his body in the wild." Maddy's voice was very low. "Although it had been bitten by wolves and was unrecognizable, it was clear that he had been shot by the US military."

  "Why did the US military shoot him? Was it just because he provided me with medicine?" Ling Tianxiang gritted his teeth, damn Americans, shouting about humanity, humanity, but behind the scenes they did so many things that couldn't be exposed to light, completely disregarding other people's lives and trampling them at will.

  "No, even if Mustafa were dead, he wouldn't tell the Americans the truth. In fact...” Madi paused for a moment, “He's the doctor of the resistance organization and has been treating our wounded soldiers all along. The Americans have always suspected him but couldn't find any evidence. This time, they just took advantage of the opportunity."

  Ling Tianxiang nodded slightly, indicating that he understood the meaning of Maitide's words. If Mustafa was not serving the resistance organization or sympathizing with the resistance personnel, he would not have provided medicine for Ling Tianxiang either, because in his view, Ling Tianxiang was also helping them resist American aggression.

  "Now Yixi still doesn't know about this matter, I hope... "Maidede looked at Ling Tianxiang and said, "Don't tell her before you take her away, okay?"

  "I understand, don't worry, I won't tell her, and Mustafa has already entered the bosom of Allah, he will get rest."

  Majid nodded his head in gratitude. "All warriors will find rest in the bosom of the Almighty."

  Ling Tianxiang did not continue to discuss religion and gods with Maidi De, he turned around and entered the room. Yijin had already changed into a new set of clothes, which was very rare in this place, short-sleeved, except for being very thin, she looked like a doll. Her uncle and aunt were standing by, their eyes showing reluctance to part with her, as well as a hint of hope.

  Ling Tianxiang crouched down beside Yigisu and pulled out a piece of chocolate from his pocket. "Do you still know what this is?"

  Before Maddy finished translating the sentence, Yuki took over the chocolate and suddenly plunged into Ling Tianxiang's arms. This time, Ling Tianxiang was a bit at a loss, growing up like this, except for a few sisters, he had never been so close to any woman before. At first, it was a bit awkward, but soon Ling Tianxiang also hugged Yuki tightly, without this girl, he and Wei Daming would not have survived until now. Suddenly, he felt Yuki sobbing softly and biting his shoulder clothes. Ling Tianxiang controlled his emotions and looked at Yuki's uncle and aunt.

  "They've already told Ixchel." Maddy came over, "Ixchel is a very understanding child, hope you can treat her well and make her happy."

  "I will, I promise Igisu will live a happy life." Ling Tianxiang said as he nodded.

  The sound of a helicopter came from outside, Ling Tianxiang was startled at first, and then he recognized that it was the noise emitted by the "Mi" series helicopters, not the US military "Black Hawk" or "Chinook" helicopters. The people who were supposed to pick him up had arrived.

  "Your people have arrived." Maidede also heard it.

  Ling Tianxiang picked up Yigisi, nodded to the middle-aged couple and walked out of the house. He pulled out a glowing signal flare, ignited it and threw it into the courtyard, the bright light in the night sky was particularly eye-catching, marking the position for the helicopter that came to pick him up.

  Two Mi-17 helicopters approached from afar, the one flying in front began to slow down when it was about 100 meters away from the landing point. The team members on the helicopter jumped onto the surrounding rooftops in pairs, forming a defensive line. Ling Tianxiang did not escape this time, he didn't need to escape.

  "Ling, this is yours!" Maide rushed out with that "Peli" case.

  Ling Tianxiang took over the safe. "Maddy, I'm really grateful this time. If there's a chance, I'll return the favor to you."

  "The Lord teaches us, we don't need..."

  Ling Tianxiang didn't think he would become a Muslim, but when Mai Di was still muttering to himself, he raised the box and waved his hand at the helicopter that had just landed in the courtyard. Then, he saw the pale-faced captain jump out of the helicopter.

  "You damn fool!" Just as he approached, Gu Weimin kicked him over.

  Ling Tian Xiang swiftly dodged to one side. "Captain Gu, this isn't a welcoming way."

  "Get out of here, you little brat! You're going back to that dark cell!" Gu Weimin's gaze fell on the girl crawling on Ling Tianxiang's shoulder. "Who is she?"

  "I and Wei Daming's lifesaver, I want to take her back together."

  "Take her with us?" Gu Weimin's eyes widened immediately.

  "Right, her parents sacrificed themselves to protect me and Wei Daming, can't I take him away?!" Ling Tianxiang didn't care whether the captain agreed or not, he directly walked towards the helicopter, "Did you bring spare ammunition, food, and medicine?"

  "What are you doing with those? We're about to retreat, don't even think about staying behind."

  "No, I think we should leave something for them. Without their help, I wouldn't be alive today." Ling Tianhui turned his head to look at Gu Weimin, "If you want to deduct the money, then deduct it from my allowance!"

  Gu Weimin gritted his teeth and nodded to the helicopter pilot. As long as Ling Tianxiang was willing to foot the bill, this request wasn't excessive.