HPDBC Chapter 95: Mission Completed, Looking Forward to a New Identity
Chapter 95: Mission Completed, Looking Forward to a New Identity
Chapter 95: Mission Completed, Looking Forward to a New Identity
"How is it? Have you found him?" Tang Feng asked hurriedly, his face lighting up with joy.
Xu An nodded: "Quickly, prepare three brand new gas cylinders for me."
Tang Feng hurriedly told his team members to get the gas cylinders.
"We found them. All three of them are alright. They were lucky to find a large air chamber, but their condition isn't good either; they're suffering from hypothermia."
As he spoke, Xu An hung the three gas cylinders on his body.
"Let's not talk about it now. We'll discuss everything after I rescue them."
After saying that, Xu An dived back into the water.
The narrow entrance forced him to shove the gas cylinders in one by one before squeezing in himself.
He spent a little time here, and then, carrying three gas cylinders, Xu An transformed into a water dragon once again and sped forward.
outside.
Upon learning that the three trapped individuals were all alive, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and a look of joy appeared on their faces.
"Very good!"
Someone clenched their fist and swung it hard.
Tang Feng's anxiety subsided slightly.
Yang Rui, the only one of the four who survived, was overjoyed and wept upon receiving the news that his three friends were still alive.
"It's good that you're not dead, it's good that you're not dead..."
"Quickly, prepare dry clothes and towels, and turn on the car heater..." Tang Feng called to his team members to get to work.
Xu An was rescuing people underwater, so they couldn't just stand there and wait.
Tang Feng knew how serious the consequences of hypothermia could be.
The scene changes.
"Do you think that guy will be able to swim out smoothly?" Guo Fan asked worriedly.
Holding your breath and swimming out, especially in a complex underwater cave, sounds a bit far-fetched.
"Didn't you hear him say he's the world record holder for freediving? Others can hold their breath for at least three minutes," He Dong said.
With the gas cylinders, the three of them were in slightly better condition than before, but only slightly.
At least, the carbon dioxide won't affect any of the three people.
Don't jinx it!
Liu Qihang said in a low voice, "Do you really think others wouldn't risk their lives if they weren't confident?"
"We're all waiting for him to come and save us. If something happens to him, the three of us are doomed."
Upon hearing this, He Dong and Guo Fan immediately shut their mouths.
I'm afraid I'll end up like Yang Rui, who has such a bad reputation.
Speaking of Yang Rui, the three of them felt a mix of regret and relief. Fortunately, one of them left outside to call the police; otherwise, their bodies would probably have been cold by then and no one would have come to rescue them.
Although the gas cylinders alleviated their breathing problems, after being submerged in water for several hours, all three of them were trembling and were only holding on by sheer will to survive.
Just as the three were encouraging each other, Xu An's figure resurfaced from underwater.
Upon seeing him, the three were overjoyed, especially when they saw that he had brought three new gas cylinders.
"Hurry up, put on your gas cylinders, I'll take you out." Xu An helped them put on their gas cylinders.
After everything was ready, Xu An looked at the three of them and said in a serious tone, "You all see this rope, right? Hold on tight and don't let go. You'll be at the front, and I'll bring up the rear for you."
The three nodded seriously.
"Is everything alright? Will it work?" Xu An asked.
"No...no problem," the three said, trembling.
Seeing this, Xu An knew he couldn't delay any longer.
"Walk!"
At his command, Liu Qihang grabbed the thin nylon rope that Xu An had pulled along the way and dived into the water.
With their vision obstructed by mud and sand, the guide rope in their hands became their lifeline.
Liu Qihang forcibly suppressed his fear of having his view obstructed, clenched his fingers into a circle, and swam forward along the guide rope.
He Dong followed closely behind, and then Guo Fan.
He Dong pressed himself tightly against Liu Qihang's back, barely able to make out his shadow.
Xu An stayed behind to prevent any unexpected situations.
He would stay behind so he could react if anything happened ahead.
If he leads the way, no one will even know when someone gets lost.
The three of them were novices to begin with, not even qualified to dive into caves. Now that they had found the person, they couldn't afford any more accidents to happen at this time.
The journey was smooth; although the speed was not fast, it was steady.
After passing through the narrow entrance, Liu Qihang, who was at the front, was the first to surface.
The crowd that had been waiting outside rushed to help pull the first person out of the water.
Next came He Dong, and then Guo Fan.
Xu An was the last to emerge from the water.
After the three were rescued, Tang Feng immediately told his team to change them into dry clothes and get them into the car, which was already heated.
While the team members were busy, Tang Feng looked at Xu An with gratitude: "Xu An, we owe you a lot this time."
He grasped Xu An's hand tightly, his gratitude evident in his expression.
"It's alright. Luckily, they were fortunate enough to find a large air chamber, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to help," Xu An said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Tang Feng also looked relieved and said with emotion, "Yes, these three children are really lucky, otherwise it would have been another tragedy."
Of those trapped in underwater caves, nine out of ten can only end up having their bodies recovered.
This is the first time in the world that Xu An has managed to rescue three trapped people alive in one operation.
This explains why cave diving is considered one of the most dangerous extreme sports.
"No matter what, we owe it all to you this time. If it were me and my teammates, I'm afraid we wouldn't have been able to bring them out alive," Tang Feng said again, expressing his gratitude.
"Alright, Captain Tang, I won't say any more words of thanks. If you really want to thank me, you can treat me to dinner tonight," Xu An said with a smile.
"No problem, I have to treat you well tonight," Tang Feng laughed.
"Captain Tang, let's not talk about it for now. I'll go change out of this outfit first," Xu An said.
"Go."
Watching Xu An go to change his clothes, Tang Feng stood there, staring at his back, momentarily stunned.
At that moment, he seemed to see the old cat standing in front of him, his face beaming with his signature smile.
"Old Cat, if you saw this scene, you would be very pleased."
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"Xu An has truly surpassed his master; this time, we really have to rely on him."
Tang Feng was certain he wasn't mistaken; he saw the shadow of Old Cat in Xu An.
Perhaps it was fate that, although the old cat passed away, Xu An, whom he had taught, inherited his will.
His fearless and selfless spirit is reflected in Xu An.
Tang Feng had a strong premonition that Xu An's future achievements would definitely surpass Lao Mao's.
It might even change the current landscape of cave diving in China.
Thinking of all this, Tang Feng smiled happily; Xu An's appearance was just as the poem described.
Talented individuals emerge in every generation, each leading the way for hundreds of years.
If the passing of Lao Mao was a great loss to the domestic cave diving community, then the emergence of Xu An was a great blessing for the domestic cave diving community.
evening.
Inside a tent set up with a rain shelter, two large tables were occupied by people.
The table was laden with a variety of fragrant dishes, including barbecue, duck heads, snails, grilled fish, and bullfrogs.
The downpour continued, pattering against the plastic tent, and the wind that blew carried a chill, but it did nothing to dampen the lively atmosphere at the dinner table.
"Brother, thank you for traveling all the way from Jiangdu to Du'an to save us. If it weren't for you, the three of us would definitely be dead by now. Thank you for saving us! We'll drink it, please do as you please."
Liu Qihang and the other two stood up, holding their wine glasses, to thank Xu An.
"Sit down, sit down, everyone sit down," Xu An said, gesturing for everyone to sit.
The three of them didn't hesitate and got right to it, only sitting down after finishing their drinks.
Tang Feng, who was sitting next to him, tapped the table, and the lively atmosphere suddenly stopped.
He looked at Liu Qihang and the others with a serious expression, "I have to criticize you four a bit. You have an AOW open water certification and you dare to do cave diving."
"And you even dared to venture into this kind of undiscovered underwater cave in the wild! You're not just brave, you're downright reckless! Not valuing your own lives is an extremely irresponsible act!"
"Not only are they irresponsible towards themselves, but they're also irresponsible towards their families!"
"You were just lucky that Xu An rescued you. Otherwise, do you know what would have happened to you?"
Have you ever thought about how heartbroken your parents and family members would be if they found out?
Tang Feng not only spoke in a very serious tone, but also emphasized his words.
Having served as the captain of the diving rescue team for many years, he naturally exudes an air of authority, and can be quite intimidating when he gets serious.
This is especially true for young people in their twenties like Liu Qihang.
Liu Qihang and the others were so frightened that they quickly nodded in agreement, not daring to utter the slightest objection.
They knew they were in the wrong, so they just kept nodding and smiling apologetically.
Ultimately, Tang Feng was doing it for their own good.
Xu An and the other team members had no intention of acting as peacemakers at this time.
In other words, Xu An is not their father or brother; otherwise, he would have pulled out his belt and swung it.
The saying "Spare the rod and spoil the child" is not a joke.
If I don't know it hurts, something similar might happen again.
After Tang Feng finished reprimanding them, the lively atmosphere at the dinner table gradually warmed up again.
As they ate, Liu Qihang sat down next to Xu An, first offering him a toast, then whispering, "Brother, I heard them say you're the world's number one cave diver, reaching a depth of 300 meters at Jiudun Tianchuang?"
Liu Qihang's question drew the attention of He Dong and the other two sitting next to him, who all turned to look and perked up their ears.
Xu An picked up a peanut and put it in his mouth. Under his curious and inquisitive gaze, he smiled and nodded.
"Holy crap! That's awesome, bro!"
Upon receiving a clear response, Liu Qihang excitedly let out a low shout.
"Brother, didn't you say you were still the world record holder for freediving when we were in the cave today?" Liu Qihang continued to ask.
Xu An nodded. "You'll find out if you search for it."
Liu Qihang didn't search; he just looked at Xu An with eyes full of admiration: "Brother, can I become your apprentice? I want to learn cave diving from you!"
He Dong and his two companions quickly gathered around, their faces filled with admiration and hope: "Brother, we want to learn too!"
"You all don't look very old. Are you in college or something?" Xu An asked.
"Brother, a few of us have already graduated. We don't like cave diving, so we bought our gear and came to Du'an," Liu Qihang said truthfully.
"Xu An, I think you should just open a diving club," Tang Feng chimed in with a laugh.
Xu An shook his head: "I'm not interested."
Meeting their hopeful gazes, Xu An shook his head and refused: "I don't take on apprentices, and I don't have the time to teach you. If you want to learn, go to the White Shark International Diving Club."
"That's the top diving club in the country."
A hint of disappointment flashed in the eyes of the four people.
Liu Qihang wanted to say something, but before he could speak, Xu An interrupted him.
"I certainly don't have time to teach you cave diving, but I can give you a piece of advice now."
"Do what you are capable of. Cave diving is an extremely dangerous sport. Don't risk your life because of a moment of impulse. Don't overestimate your abilities. Always maintain a sense of awe when you go into the water. No matter what happens underwater, stay calm at all times."
After saying that, Xu An picked up a duck head and started gnawing on it.
Liu Qihang and the other three seemed to be deep in thought.
"Thank you, brother." Liu Qihang expressed his heartfelt gratitude.
After finishing the meal.
At the strong invitation of Liu Qihang and the other three, they took Xu An to get a foot massage and a foot bath.
Under Tang Feng's watchful eye, the four of them dared not take Xu An out to do anything reckless.
Xu An was the hotel that Liu Qihang and the others took back.
I was feeling quite dizzy from drinking, but after washing my feet and getting a massage, I felt a bit more sober.
Lying in bed, I couldn't fall asleep for a while.
Only then did Xu An have time to check the mission status.
[Task settlement in progress...]
Unexpectedly, he agreed to Tang Feng's request for help and rushed over from Jiangdu. He had been worrying about the final 10%...
The task progress was completed by sheer coincidence.
Who could have predicted this?
Perhaps this is what they call good deeds being rewarded.
"This person should just do good deeds and not worry about the future..."
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Perhaps in the future, the good karma formed in the past will change one's destiny.
Fate is truly a wondrous thing...
Xu An put his hands behind his head, stared at the ceiling, his pupils dilated, and his thoughts were racing.
He was already looking forward to what kind of new identity he would be given next.
The most tense and exciting part is when the task is still being settled and you're waiting to refresh your identity.
the next day.
Xu An was awakened by the knocking on the door.
For someone who is grumpy in the morning, the most annoying thing is being disturbed while sleeping.
As soon as the door opened, Xu An, his face dark with anger, blurted out, "What are you doing so early in the morning? Can't a person get some sleep?"
The short-haired, pretty woman standing at the door and the photographer next to her immediately showed embarrassed expressions.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, I didn't realize you were still sleeping, I'm so sorry." The short-haired pretty woman quickly apologized.
Only then did Xu An get a clear look at the microphone the apologizing woman was holding and the man carrying a camera next to her.
He frowned: "What's going on here?"
"Hello, my name is Shen Lin, and I am a reporter from the local TV station. I learned from Captain Tang about your rescue efforts in Du'an yesterday, and I would like to interview you."
"Sorry, I didn't know you were sleeping. Could you leave your contact information? We'll come back later," Shen Lin said apologetically.
Upon learning that the other party was a reporter, Xu An's expression softened slightly, and he said with displeasure, "Disturbing my sleep so early in the morning, don't you reporters ever sleep?"
Shen Lin and the photographer carrying the camera next to her both gave awkward smiles.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't know you were still sleeping. I rushed over as soon as I got your information from Captain Tang. Please forgive me," Shen Lin said apologetically.
"Alright, you guys come in first." Xu An turned around and walked into the room on his own.