"Stay safe! I'm gathering the team right now, and we'll head over immediately! You..."
Deng Lei spoke in a rapid-fire burst, clearly rattled by the words "standard-issue pistol" and "grenade." A torrent of commands and concerns spilled from his lips.
Yang Qi waited patiently for him to finish before continuing in a steady voice, "Captain Deng, relax. The man has been subdued. He's lost the ability to resist."
"I brought Hu Zi, Leopard, and Xiaojiu. The three little guys were amazing. Xiaojiu clawed out his eyes, while Hu Zi and Leopard pinned down his arms and legs. The gun and grenade both fell into the tall grass."
"My current location is somewhere in the inner region of Cangshan, near..."
He quickly relayed the location, describing his approximate position based on his phone's GPS and the surrounding terrain.
Deng Lei was clearly stunned on the other end of the line.
