Chapter 432: Chapter 428 Rescue in Action Chapter 432: Chapter 428 Rescue in Action As the helicopter landed again, this time to transport the rescuers, Tom’s manpower and tools, Jiang Xinyan directly used various means to lease six helicopters through coercion and inducement.

They brought over a dozen people and two large diesel generators with tools that completely filled two helicopters.

After unloading the people and tools, the six helicopters returned to pick up the next batch of rescuers; they were scheduled to shuttle back and forth many times.

To save Tom, Jiang Xinyan had paid a great price, mobilizing a massive amount of manpower and material resources, and organizing a team of hundreds.

Yet, watching all this, Fang Xiaocao could not feel happy.

Because from these efforts, she could not see any hope of rescuing Tom.

The first rescue team that had arrived had already set up their equipment and began trying to operate.

But after trying several plans, the damage to the vault was minimal.

Even if an iron pestle can be ground to a needle, Fang Xiaocao could wait, but Tom could not.

Fang Xiaocao was desperately anxious, not knowing what to do. She needed to come up with a response plan now, or she could only watch Tom die trapped in the vault.

Looking at the busy rescue team and the gradually brightening sky, Fang Xiaocao forced herself to calm down, trying hard to think of a way to cope.

“We can only play it by ear.”

Fang Xiaocao muttered to herself.

“Unhappy, Hei Ta!”

Fang Xiaocao called out.

Hearing Fang Xiaocao’s call, the simple-minded duo immediately ran over and stood in front of her.

“Go clear the wreckage, clear around the vault as much as you can,”
Fang Xiaocao commanded, pointing at the vault.

Unhappy and Hei Ta immediately complied.

Only Fang Xiaocao could make two top-tier masters do the temporary work of clearing debris at a construction site.

If other faction leaders knew how Fang Xiaocao was doing this, they would probably exclaim, “What a waste” in accusation against her.

But to save Tom, Fang Xiaocao didn’t care about such waste; after all, they were her most loyal Guardian Knights. She could use them however she wanted. Not to mention clearing debris, even if she sent them to a factory to screw bolts, they would not complain.

You know, it’s no wonder they’re top-tier masters.

When they got to work, they were fast.

Strong, quick movements, great stamina.

When it came to physical labor, two top-tier masters could match dozens of ordinary people.

Ordinary people would need three or four to lift a 500 or 600-pound rock, and even then, it would be strenuous.

Either Hei Ta or Unhappy could easily pick one up and toss it far away.

In just a moment, they had cleared a large area that would have taken dozens of ordinary people an hour or two to clear.

Although compared to the total volume of debris, it seemed like a drop in the bucket, as long as they kept clearing, it would eventually be cleaned up.

If the rescue team couldn’t break into the vault, then they would have to try opening the vault door.

Work on both fronts, attacking from both ends.

It was also a makeshift plan conceived by Fang Xiaocao.

Fang Xiaocao then walked up to a dozen rescuers and spoke, “I need four of you to go over there and drill a few holes. The sun will rise soon, and we need to set up a heat-insulating tent covering the entire vault; otherwise, the people inside the vault won’t be able to stand the scorching sun.”

“Yes!”

The rescue team leader responded.

He immediately arranged for people to follow the order.

These rescuers were Tomb Raiders from the Tomb Raider Sect, and naturally knew that Fang Xiaocao was the new boss of the Tomb Raider Sect. Of course, they would obey her commands implicitly.

Fang Xiaocao took out the satellite phone Jiang Xinyan had arranged to send her and dialed Jiang Xinyan’s number.

Beep beep–
The waiting tone sounded a few times.

Then, the call connected.

“Jiang Xinyan, Princess Your Highness, what are your orders?”

From the satellite phone, came the voice of Jiang Xinyan.

“How is Taotie?” Fang Xiaocao asked.

Instead of first having Jiang Xinyan prepare the supplies she needed, she first inquired about Taotie’s injuries. After all, both Tom and Taotie were family to her.

“He’s pretty badly hurt, but Taotie’s skin is thick and his self-healing ability is astonishing. There’s no danger, he just got moved into the operating room.”

Jiang Xinyan was fairly calm and didn’t wail like ordinary women often do.

“That’s good, use the best medicine for Taotie. I’ll cover the medical expenses!”

Hearing Jiang Xinyan’s words, Fang Xiaocao also let out a sigh of relief. No life-threatening danger was the best news.

“Thank you, Princess Your Highness.”

“You don’t need to be formal with me. Have someone prepare some heat-insulating and cooling materials. I need to build a tent that can encompass the entire vault. Have it brought over by helicopter, and bring some more people urgently. I need to dig the vault out from the rubble.”

Now that she was sure Taotie was all right, Fang Xiaocao went straight to the subject.

“No problem, I will prepare it right away. Do you need anything else, Princess Your Highness?”

Regarding Fang Xiaocao’s request, Jiang Xinyan readily agreed without refusal.

“Nothing for now, just get these done, and make sure they’re ready before noon.”

“Rest assured, Princess Your Highness. I will prepare everything now and ensure that the materials are transported and the tent is set up before noon.”

Hearing Jiang Xinyan’s assurance, Fang Xiaocao nodded with satisfaction.

“Mm, I trust you. Take good care of Taotie. I’ll come to see him when I return.”

After speaking, Fang Xiaocao hung up the phone.

Putting away the satellite phone, she turned to observe the progress of the rescue team. At that moment, it seemed that the rescue team had found an effective tool to cut through the vault and had begun the task methodically. The pace of the work, however, made Fang Xiaocao shake her head slightly.

The tools the construction crew was now using were indeed faster than those initially used, but Fang Xiaocao had no idea how long it would take to cut a hole through the thick metal plates of the vault.

It seemed unlikely to happen quickly.

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New Province!

Jiang Xinyan was in the hospital taking care of Taotie.

The affairs of the Tomb Raider Sect had been temporarily handed over to Hummingbird.

When Fang Xiaocao’s call for help came in, Hummingbird had just returned from the desert.

Knowing that Fang Xiaocao needed support over there, Hummingbird delayed their mission, allowing Jiang Xinyan to bring over Hei Ta.

Hummingbird stayed to replace Hei Ta and ensure the safety of Jiang Xinyan and Nannan.

Since they were Taotie’s wife and child, Hummingbird clearly understood how much Fang Xiaocao valued them.

If Fang Xiaocao had to make a choice, Hummingbird firmly believed she would rather abandon the Tang City base than fail to protect Jiang Xinyan and her daughter.

After all, territory lost can be reclaimed.

People lost are truly gone.

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Desert!

As Fang Xiaocao hurriedly paced, she failed to notice that in the shadows, more than one pair of eyes was watching them.