The news hit them like a bolt from the blue, completely shattering the high spirits of Leng Fengyang and his team, plunging them once again into deep despair.
Seeing the extreme disappointment on A Yan and Luo Shanhe's faces, Leng Fengyang knew he had to play his part as the team leader. He comforted them, saying, "A Yan, Lao Luo, don't lose heart. As long as we have the Zombie Vaccine Blueprint in our hands, we will eventually find the right Plasma."
His words were like a ray of sunshine in a doomsday scenario, offering A Yan and Luo Shanhe some solace. Luo Shanhe regained his fighting spirit and said, "A-Feng is right. As long as we keep searching, we will definitely find it."
Although A Yan did not show much optimism, her concern for Leng Fengyang's injuries was evident. She gently said, "A-Feng, just lie down. Your impulsiveness earlier has already taken too much out of you."
As she spoke, she tenderly guided Leng Fengyang to rest his head on her warm lap. This unprecedented intimacy seemed to have a magical effect, silently drawing their hearts closer together. For the first time, they felt an indescribable warmth and reliance in this delicate care.
While driving, Luo Shanhe caught a glimpse of the ambiguous interaction between A Yan and Leng Fengyang through the rearview mirror and couldn't help but tease, "You two are throwing around dog food like it's nothing. Aren't you afraid my Powerful Flashlight will blind you?"
A Yan chuckled lightly, a hint of shyness in her voice as she replied, "Just focus on driving; I'm about to give A-Feng an injection."
Meanwhile, Leng Fengyang lay quietly on A Yan's lap, his eyes gently closed as he immersed himself in this brief yet incredibly warm tranquility.
The vehicle bumped along as it drove deeper into the Snowy Domain.
As they ventured further into the unknown territory of the Snowy Domain, the scenery gradually transformed from sparse trees to vast snowfields blanketed in silver. In the silence of this wintry landscape, only the sound of tires crunching over snow remained.
Luo Shanhe gripped the steering wheel tightly, his gaze resolute. Although he felt a twinge of anxiety about the challenges ahead, he knew that getting A Yan and Leng Fengyang out of there was their most important task at hand.
"A Yan, do you think A-Feng can hold on?" Luo Shanhe tried to keep his voice steady to alleviate some of the tension in the air.
A Yan looked down at Leng Fengyang's pale face, her fingers gently brushing aside his tousled hair. A glimmer of confidence flashed in her eyes as she said, "His injuries are serious, but fortunately his physical condition is stronger than average. With my treatment, he should recover quickly."
Before she could finish speaking, a roar from an engine broke the tranquility of the Snowy Domain.
Luo Shanhe's heart tightened as he saw several military off-road vehicles rapidly approaching through the rearview mirror. The prominent insignia on their sides was particularly glaring against the snowy backdrop.
That emblem belonged to Li Ming and his team.
Our old acquaintances are back on our tail!
Luo Shanhe growled softly and quickly adjusted his speed, trying to find a route through the rugged snow-covered terrain that would allow them to shake off their pursuers.
However, Li Ming's subordinates were clearly no pushovers; they were skilled drivers with well-equipped vehicles that quickly closed the distance between them and Luo Shanhe.
"A Yan, it looks like we might have a tough battle ahead," Luo Shanhe said while pulling out a modified long gun from beneath his seat—something he had prepared for emergencies.
A Yan swiftly buckled her seatbelt while also checking on Leng Fengyang's condition to ensure he wouldn't suffer any further injuries during their movements.
Although his body was weak, his mind was clear. He struggled to sit up, touching the blood-stained rebar, his eyes shining with an indomitable light.
"I'm fine, I can still fight," he said briefly but powerfully, his tone revealing an extraordinary resilience.
The gunfight erupted instantly, bullets carving fiery trails across the snowy ground as the distance between vehicles fluctuated amidst the exchange of fire.
Luo Shanhe, confident in his driving skills, maneuvered the vehicle through sharp turns and drifts, attempting to use the natural obstacles of the snow to block their pursuers.
A Yan was not idle either; she took advantage of the gap in the car window to fire her weapon for the first time. Although her aim was off, she used it to return fire against the enemy while also ensuring Leng Fengyang's safety.
Ignoring his battered body, Leng Fengyang leaned out of the sunroof, bracing Luo Shanhe's powerful sniper rifle, continuously creating trouble for the military vehicles chasing them.
"A-Feng, come back! It's too dangerous!" A Yan knew that Leng Fengyang was enduring a lot. Watching him wrap bandages around himself only to have them soaked in blood again filled her with worry, yet she couldn't hide her admiration for his bravery.
The intense gunfight continued for a long time, smoke and blood intertwining on the snowy ground to create a brutal scene. However, at this moment of life and death, the tacit understanding and trust among Luo Shanhe, A Yan, and Leng Fengyang reached an unprecedented height.
In the midst of the tense chase, the three of them skillfully utilized a sharp turn and a naturally formed snow slope to cleverly lead their relentless pursuers into a deep and narrow valley.
At this critical moment, Leng Fengyang displayed extraordinary calmness and decisiveness. His heavy sniper rifle was like Death's gaze as it precisely locked onto a precariously balanced edge of an ice mountain.
With a deafening explosion, a sudden small avalanche was triggered artificially, and torrents of snow instantly engulfed the valley's exit, buying them precious moments to breathe.
Taking advantage of the chaos and cover caused by the avalanche, they quickly jumped into their prepared vehicle. The tires left urgent yet determined tracks in the snow as they sped deeper into the Snowy Domain—more profound and unknown.
However, this sudden battle and high-intensity tension ultimately pushed Leng Fengyang's body to its limits. In A Yan's gentle embrace, he gradually lost his strength; his gaze became hazy until he finally fell into a deep unconsciousness, though his face still bore a trace of unyielding determination for victory.
A Yan exchanged a worried yet resolute glance with Luo Shanhe before speaking softly: "Lao Luo, we need to find a safe place to rest quickly. If A-Feng's condition continues like this, he might not withstand it."
Upon hearing this, Luo Shanhe's expression darkened momentarily but quickly regained composure. He surveyed their surroundings; although this Snowy Domain was concealed, it was fraught with danger.
"You’re right, A Yan. There seems to be an Ice Cave ahead; let’s head there first so A-Feng can rest and we can tend to his wounds while replenishing some supplies."
After finishing his statement, Luo Shanhe drove steadily to stop at the entrance of the Ice Cave. Resolutely, he picked up the already unconscious Leng Fengyang and stepped into the chilling depths of the Ice Cave.
Meanwhile, A Yan swiftly maneuvered their vehicle away to a concealed side behind an ice mountain, cleverly using its massive form as a natural shield to ensure that their vehicle remained unnoticed and protected from potential threats while securing their escape route.
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