Xu Fei ordered a search of that mountainous area, only to discover it was rich in iron ore!
Finding a mineral deposit was certainly good news, but it also meant that no high-tech methods could be used going forward.
The natural magnetic field around the iron ore interfered with electronic devices to some extent.
Over the past two days, Hell’s Ear had been busy, but the results were minimal.
“Major General, don’t get upset. Why not apply for satellite reconnaissance in your name? That would definitely take less time than our current process!” Hell’s Ear suggested.
He wasn’t wrong, after all, in terms of status and influence, no one present could match Xu Fei.
If he made the request to the military higher-ups, they would likely agree quickly and act swiftly.
But Xu Fei had his own considerations.
His plan to dismantle the Red Buddha Society in the capital region was his own initiative.
He didn’t want the news to spread, fearing that those with ulterior motives might seize the opportunity to spread rumours.
They could accuse Xu Fei of abusing his authority, which would cause unnecessary trouble.
Though Xu Fei knew the military leaders trusted him completely, he was a mature man.
He felt he shouldn’t act like a helpless child, always relying on others, and needed to depend more on himself.
After all, Xu Fei firmly believed that in any crisis, one’s own strength was the least likely to betray them!
So, he brushed off the topic with a casual excuse.
“No need for that, I don’t want to draw too much attention. Let’s figure out a solution ourselves!”
“Send me precise coordinates, and I’ll head there immediately!”
Shortly after, Xu Fei received coordinates, not far from the small mountain village where Duanmu Qing’s family lived.
Without hesitation, Xu Fei jumped into his military green jeep and sped towards the destination.
To avoid disturbing Duanmu Qing’s family and causing himself trouble, Xu Fei deliberately took a detour, approaching from another route up the mountain, finally meeting Hell’s Ear and the others at the mountainside.
“Major General, why did you come up this way?” Hell’s Ear and Bai Zhan asked, puzzled by Xu Fei’s approach from the opposite direction.
“Enough chit-chat, what’s the progress on your mission?” Xu Fei, eager to avoid wasting time, got straight to business.
At the mention of work, everyone turned serious and focused.
Hell’s Ear quickly presented his investigation report, anxious to avoid Xu Fei thinking he’d been slacking.
After reviewing the report, Xu Fei thoughtfully rubbed his chin.
Though the iron ore in the mountains heavily interfered with electronic devices, Hell’s Ear hadn’t been idle.
He’d employed a combination of drones and scouts, managing to sweep a portion of the mountain range.
While the area covered paled in comparison to the intended target, it wasn’t without results.
The drones, though affected by interference, were manageable with Hell’s Ear’s skilled piloting, especially at low altitudes, where the disruption was less severe.
Overall, there were some gains, and these findings sparked inspiration for Xu Fei.
