Then let them offer their loyalty!

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It's 2 a.m. Only 2 hours remain until the 7-day deadline.

Some of the special forces members already had tears in their eyes.

But worried about affecting other people's mood, she quickly turned her face away to hide her emotions.

Chen Feng and the others were already clenching their fists tightly.

3 AM, 4 AM...

As time passed second by second.

Everyone's heart sank deeper and deeper.

Because...everyone knows that if Qiu Tusheng is still alive, he will definitely come back before 6 o'clock, before the mission ends.

Because once the time limit has passed, even if the mission is completed, it will give the enemy a reason to attack.

5 o'clock, 5:30...

Just as the deadline was drawing near.

Suddenly... the "talisman skull" in Qiu Tu's hand lit up!

The next second, Qiu Tu's body trembled slightly, and then there was a loud "Ugh!" sound as he vomited!

A mouthful of blood suddenly spurted out!

Qiu Tu's body suddenly began to change. Several wounds appeared on his face and arms, and his right leg bent irregularly, as if it were broken.

Bone fragments pierced through the calf, revealing a bloody mess!

In just a few seconds, Qiu Tu's body seemed to be caught up with time, changing rapidly! This was all the injuries he had accumulated over the past week!

But! No matter how badly injured they are, as long as they are alive, they can be saved!

Upon seeing this, the members of the suicide squad were silent for 0.1 seconds before bursting into excited commotion!

Some rushed to Qiu Tu's side to check his injuries; some went outside shouting for Tang Feifei and other high-ranking officials; and some picked up the communicator on the table and called the medical department!

Not necessarily. Everyone who was waiting in the early hours of the morning received the news that Qiu Tu had returned safely!

Several high-ranking officials from the Investigation Bureau, along with Commissioner Jiang, who was also waiting at the Investigation Bureau that evening, rushed over.

Seeing their expressions—whether concerned, surprised, or incredulous.

Qiu Tu slowly forced a smile onto his pale face, then pulled a necklace off his neck and handed it to Tang Feifei, saying, "Director, I have accomplished my mission."

"Suicide Squad, all missions completed! Please check."

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Hearing Qiu Tu's words, and looking at the necklace-shaped Cataclysmic Treasure in Qiu Tu's hand.

Everyone present was somewhat moved.

After all, after the team suffered heavy losses and danger, he continued to penetrate deep into enemy territory alone to complete the mission within the specified time limit!

Moreover, even with such severe injuries, he didn't forget to submit his mission!

Such an iron will and such a tenacious quality are enough to resonate with everyone.

Therefore, Tang Feifei took the necklace from Qiu Tu with both hands, noting its design as a recordable cataclysmic artifact, and nodded seriously.

"Minister Chiu! Thank you for your contributions to the Investigation Department and to the New Territories!"

"Commissioner Jiang, Colonel Lin, and all the senior officials of the Investigation Bureau thank you for your contributions!"

"We will definitely examine the intelligence and information you submitted very carefully!"

Upon hearing Tang Feifei's words, Qiu Tu smiled palely and said, "Chief, this is not my achievement alone. It is the achievement of all 24 members of my suicide squad."

Qiu Tu was already touching enough, but now, at this moment, he still remembered his subordinates, which moved everyone present even more.

Especially those members of the suicide squad who surrounded Qiu Tu, at that moment, truly felt the feeling of "a scholar would die for one who understands him".

After all... they had been under a lot of pressure these past two days. The Investigation Department and the military had been rife with rumors because of their early return.

They believed they were cowardly and afraid of death, that they couldn't even protect their superiors, and that their superiors had to finish the tasks, thus failing in their duties.

They never defended themselves, but they were actually feeling somewhat repressed inside.

Sometimes, they wondered if they had made a mistake. Should they have abandoned their superior, Qiu Tu, and instead stood by him through thick and thin?

This self-doubt grew increasingly severe as Qiu Tu's chances of survival dwindled and as he contemplated the possibility of dying for them.

Tonight, Qiu Tu finally survived, and they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

They were already in a state of high excitement.

As a result, even at this critical moment, when Qiu Tu was seriously injured, he still didn't forget them.

If this can't move them, what can?

So, in a short time, the loyalty of these 23 suicide squad members began to soar again!

Looking at the strings of loyalty and satisfaction levels floating in front of him, Qiu Tu nodded inwardly.

It wasn't for nothing that I deliberately didn't use the "Order Space" to heal my injuries, and that I deliberately staged this self-inflicted injury!

Look at the effect on site now, it's simply outstanding!

But...it really fucking hurts!

And so, Qiu Tu concluded this "suicide squad mission" with an extremely stunning appearance in front of everyone.

Soon, the medical team came forward to examine Qiu Tu's injuries.

Given Qiu Tu's current status, position, and achievements, it's only natural that the best medical facilities should be used.

So, it was just a fracture and a cut, which was treated quickly and will fully recover in a few more days.

The members of the suicide squad stayed close to the medical team, busy with their needs.

As for Tang Feifei, Committee Member Jiang, Colonel Lin, and several other high-ranking officials from the Investigation Bureau, they all came to the high-level conference room and began to review the documents submitted by Qiu Tu.

The materials submitted by Qiu Tu consisted of three parts.

The first part is the mission of the first squad of the suicide squad: information about the two evil gods, Whale and Evil Moon.

The second part is the remaining half of the mission for Squad 4: mapping the area near the New Territories base and exploring the leyline nodes.

The third part consists of the remaining soil samples collected by the third team.

The first part was done by Team 1 over the past two days.

In the second part, Qiu Tu had a ghost map, which he could copy almost effortlessly.

The soil samples in the third part were indeed much more complex. However, Qiu Tu had already refined most of the regional central area in the past few days and had acquired the ability of "infinite teleportation".

Therefore, this was not difficult for him, just a little complicated.

He delayed his appearance until the very last moment, partly to refine the regional central hub a little longer, but more so to create momentum.

Therefore, his intelligence and information were incredibly complete.

This left the three leaders and several senior executives with no complaints, even if they were very picky.

After carefully studying the report for several hours, the three leaders exchanged glances.

As the theoretically highest-ranking official in the New Territories, Commissioner Jiang looked at Colonel Lin, then at Tang Feifei, and asked, "What do you two think?"

Whether it's for her feelings for Qiu Tu or for her deal with him, Tang Feifei will definitely side with Qiu Tu.

So she spoke coldly, "I think the information the suicide squad obtained at the risk of their lives is very valuable and comprehensive."

"The suicide squad has successfully completed its mission this time."

Before she could finish speaking, Colonel Lin glanced at his cousin Lin Ting and said, "Director Tang is right. The information the suicide squad obtained is indeed very good."

"Minister Qiu and his team did indeed take a great risk."

"But... I don't think this can be considered a complete success in completing the mission."

"The reason we formed this suicide squad isn't really to verify whether the New Territories are suitable for development. It's to get a definitive answer: the New Territories are suitable for development!"

"And now... we've spent nearly 10 days, lost dozens of lives, and almost seriously injured and killed a section chief. The result... is that we've concluded that this is not a suitable area for development."

At this point, Colonel Lin Chuan slowly shook his head, "I think... this makes our entire plan utterly ridiculous."

His words silenced the entire conference room.

Everyone here is shrewd; each person speaks after careful consideration and must have their own purpose.

Colonel Lin Chuan's words actually had a very simple meaning: he wanted to renege on his debt.

So... for a moment, tensions were running high in the conference room...

Upon hearing Lin Chuan and Tang Feifei arguing, Committee Member Jiang immediately decided to remain neutral and watch the fight unfold.

The more unpleasant things get between the military and the investigation department, the more beneficial it is for the city hall.

That's why he wasn't in a hurry to break up the fight or express his own opinion.

As he was thinking this, Tang Feifei narrowed her eyes and looked at Lin Chuan.

Those sharp eyes were full of danger...

In that instant, Colonel Lin Chuan suddenly felt a chill, as if he had been locked onto by Tang Feifei's aura, which was as fierce as an ancient behemoth!

He froze, wanting to utter a few harsh words.

Then, Tang Feifei spoke up.

Her voice sounded as if it were being squeezed out from between her teeth, filled with chilling murderous intent. "Back then, my grandfather told me that when the shelter was first established, they had different opinions and got into a fight."

"Whoever wins, we'll listen to them."

"Therefore, it is quite normal for a meeting to result in several people being seriously injured, or even one or two members of parliament dying."

"I have no other skills, except that I inherited the martial arts of our Tang family."

"Grandpa taught me nine moves. If you can withstand these nine moves, Qiu Tu and the others deserve to be in trouble, losing their lives for nothing."

"What if you can't handle it..."

At this point, Tang Feifei's wheat-colored face was filled with murderous intent, "Then it's your fault for speaking out of turn and trying to steal the credit of frontline combat personnel!"

Hearing Tang Feifei's words and feeling the genuine killing intent emanating from her, Lin Chuan broke out in a cold sweat.

He glanced at Committee Member Jiang, then said three words...

Committee Member Jiang acted as if he hadn't seen anything, sitting there calmly, seemingly oblivious to everything, and didn't try to mediate.

Tang Feifei is at the peak of the third rank, and she has been practicing martial arts since childhood, making her much stronger than ordinary peak third-rank cultivators.

Although Lin Chuan is also at the third rank, the difference is too great.

So, under Tang Feifei's blatant threat, he hesitated, hesitated, and hesitated again... and finally chickened out.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile, "Director Tang is joking."

"There's no need for our generation to inherit the traditions of the older generation."

"As for what I just said, this is not a discussion... I just feel that we have spent such a great deal and gained nothing, which will make us seem incompetent to the higher-ups."

"Of course... we must keep our promises to Minister Qiu and the suicide squad members."

Fortunately, when he offered his opinion earlier, Lin Chuan didn't make any absolute statements, which allowed him to smooth things over and smooth things over.

Even Lin Chuan, one of the three giants, was intimidated by Tang Feifei's family background and martial prowess. Even if the other high-ranking officials still wanted to cause trouble for Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei, they dared not speak up again.

So, the proposal to promote all members of the Expendables was quickly and hastily approved...

Everything will be announced after we start work tomorrow...

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Meanwhile.

After the medical team and the suicide squad worked tirelessly to take care of him for half a day, Qiu Tu was finally settled into a private rest room on the 12th floor to rest.

To allow Qiu Tu to rest, the medical department, at Qiu Tu's prompting, sent the suicide squad members to rest as well.