Vulture’s 12.7mm armor-piercing round caused Shen Yao’s nearly fatal injury. Although he managed to evade a direct hit to the heart due to his sharp reflexes, his other internal organs were likely shattered, and one of his arms was broken. While Dragon Blood Kins can regenerate as long as their head and heart remain intact, the extent of his injuries made it uncertain how long it will take for him to recover. It was safe to say that he won’t be able to recover today, at the very least.
This was the perfect opportunity to pursue Tang Jingzhi, and they should not let it slip away.
However, beneath the ruins of the collapsed church 400 meters, their comrades, friends, and brothers might be lying. They could still be alive, clinging to a thread of hope, waiting for rescue.
Tiger Shark took the lead and sprinted frantically toward the direction of the church, with the rest of the Peregrine Falcons following closely behind. They wouldn’t give up on their comrades as long as there was even a glimmer of hope.
Unlike them, the Chinese special forces weren’t hired mercenaries fighting for money. They operated under the authority of commands, and the first iron rule for soldiers was obedience. They couldn’t afford to prioritize rescuing their comrades over seizing the best opportunity to defeat the enemy.
For the mercenaries of Peregrine Falcons, losing their comrades outweighed the loss of reputation and payment.
All the special forces clenched their fists and looked at Shen Changze, the highest-ranking officer present, seeking guidance through their teary and pleading eyes.
Shen Changze affirmed with determination, “We must trust the Peregrine Falcons.” He picked up his weapon from the ground. “We cannot waste the time Vulture bought for us. Everyone, continue the search for Tang Jingzhi. We must find him. If he resists…” Shen Changze’s expression turned bloodthirsty and ferocious. “Execute him on the spot.”
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This battle was too brutal, and there had to be someone’s death to soothe their grief.
In order to expand the search area, they divided the ten individuals into 2-people squads. Shen Changze and Shan Ming made a team, and they entered a two-story residential building together.
The two of them completed a full search of the two floors. Suddenly, near the storage room on the ground floor, Shen Changze came to a stop.
Shan Ming asked, “Found something?”
“Tang Jingzhi had been here before. I can smell his scent.”
Shan Ming was focusing on the search, “Your nose is quite sharp,” he said as he glanced at Shen Changze. With that glance, he immediately noticed the wound on his wings, he said anxiously, “Your wound reopened.”
Shen Changze didn’t turn around but instead shook his wing slightly. “There’s no other choice. This kind of penetrated wound can’t be sealed up. We can only wait for it to heal on its own.”
“Can you manage walking around like this?”
Shen Changze nodded. “I must be the first one to find Tang Jingzhi.”
As Shan Ming observed the fresh blood that dripped Shen Changze’s torn wings and the tattered clothes he was wearing, a profound sense of powerlessness washed over him. He grabbed Shen Changze’s arm tightly. “It’s very dangerous like this. I know that Dragon Blood Kins experience stronger reactions to blood loss than humans do because the transformation itself already consumes a lot of energy,” Shan Ming said earnestly, gazing into Shen Changze’s eyes, where signs of fatigue were evident.
Shen Changze took a light breath and managed to crack a smile with his dry and cracked lips. “Dad, how about giving me a kiss?”
Shan Ming looked at him coldly, clearly feeling that his seemingly senseless joke was inappropriate given the circumstances.
..
Shen Changze furrowed his brow, and in a soft voice, he said, “Dad, the wound really hurts. Please kiss me.”
With several large holes torn in his body, the pain Shen Changze was experiencing was beyond imagination for someone who had never experienced it. However, Shan Ming, who had been familiar with various injuries and pain for years, knew it all too well. He looked at Shen Changze’s pale face and furrowed his brow, saying, “So acting all cutesy makes the pain go away?”
Shen Changze nodded seriously, quietly gazing at Shan Ming with eyes filled with anticipation.
The scene of Shen Changze spreading his dragon wings to shield himself from the deadly splashes of white phosphorus resurfaced before Shan Ming’s eyes. That painful cry of “Dad” echoed in his heart, and every drop of sweat that fell upon his shoulders hammered against his soul.
In the heat of the moment, Shan Ming grabbed Shen Changze by the neck and kissed his lips.
Shen Changze’s eyes widened, his pupils constricting. He hadn’t expected his dad to actually kiss him. His enormous wings almost instantly enveloped Shan Ming, as if isolating the two of them in a separate dimension. A dimension without gun smoke, without war, without pain, and without death. There was only this tender, moist kiss and the familiar and captivating taste of each other. Shen Changze tightly held Shan Ming’s back, his tail instinctively wrapping around Shan Ming’s leg. Their dry lips indulged in the moistness of saliva, their lips and teeth entangled, exchanging each other’s breath. Their hearts pressed closely together, as if the frequency of their heartbeats had synchronized.
This kiss felt out of place amidst the cruelty of the battlefield, its beauty too wonderful to imagine.
As they gasped for breath, Shan Ming’s obsidian-like eyes took on a hint of embarrassment. He reached out and flicked Shen Changze’s wings with his finger. “Can you stop moving these two flappers around?”
Shen Changze held Shan Ming excitedly, calling out “Dad” repeatedly. He was overwhelmed by Shan Ming’s initiatory kiss and could hardly maintain self-control.
Shan Ming wasn’t sure how to respond at this moment. He didn’t overthink it. Perhaps this kiss was similar to buying a toy that a child wanted when they were sick, just to soothe their pain. Perhaps there was something more to this kiss, but he didn’t want to dwell on it. He knew that the most important thing right now was to ensure Shen Changze’s safety.
He reached out and forcefully unwrapped Shen Changze’s tail around his leg, then pushed him away gently. “If you feel uncomfortable, immediately sit down and rest. Don’t push yourself too hard.”
Shen Changze wiped the sweat off his face. There was a slight blush adorning his cheeks from excitement and he no longer looked as pale. With a smile, he glanced at Shan Ming and said softly, “It’s alright now. As long as you’re by my side, I will never falter.”
There wasn’t a trace of hesitation in his gaze. Shan Ming looked at him for a moment, feeling a sudden rush of heart palpitations.
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