Indeed, with the identity of the White Elephant Country military region commander, Han Lang and the others' subsequent actions became much smoother.
They moved forward, stopping occasionally to carefully investigate various military outposts along the way, searching for the location of the esper base.
However, after checking several places, they found no clues.
Helpless, they had to continue their journey.
Eventually, they arrived inside a large military outpost.
Watching the endless streams of White Elephant Country soldiers passing by, their hearts were in their throats.
They all began to worry about inadvertently revealing any slip-ups.
Dan Nan seemed to sense everyone's tension and immediately spoke to comfort them.
"Don't be nervous, be more composed. These soldiers pose no threat to us. If worst comes to worst, we can still retreat safely! Everyone relax, let's get out of the car!"
With Dan Nan's comfort, everyone felt more at ease.
After Han Lang and the others got out of the car, they respectfully opened the car doors for Dan Nan and Liu Xiaoxiao.
As soon as the group alighted, a soldier who appeared to be a company commander suddenly ran up and stood before them.
Han Lang and the others immediately became vigilant, even subtly circulating their spiritual energy.
However, the soldier merely walked directly up to Dan Nan, saluted respectfully, and then began speaking in a string of unintelligible words.
Dan Nan remained composed, conversing with him easily. As they spoke, Liu Xiaoxiao, standing beside him, found her eyes gradually brightening.
Han Lang and the others, unaware of the reason, quietly asked,
"What's wrong? Political Commissar Liu. Have you discovered something?"
Liu Xiaoxiao replied softly,
"This soldier says the military region commander has been waiting for us for a long time. He's been looking everywhere for us to discuss the esper base matter!"
Upon hearing this, Han Lang and the others were filled with joy.
Such a gain came effortlessly!
Liu Xiaoxiao continued to explain,
"Deputy Officer Dan is inquiring about the specific situation. We might have to attend a high-level military meeting together shortly. Everyone be prepared and absolutely do not reveal yourselves!"
As soon as Liu Xiaoxiao finished speaking, the soldier made a gesture of invitation to Dan Nan and then led the way forward, guiding Dan Nan deeper into the outpost.
Along the way, Dan Nan also instructed them softly,
"This soldier is going to take me to meet the military region commander and the esper doctor. I estimate that the task of building the esper base will be fully entrusted to this disguised commander. Therefore, the military region commander has specifically arranged for me to meet with the esper doctor. The purpose is likely to ensure my full cooperation with the espers' actions. Remember, because there are many of us, not everyone might qualify to enter later. If we get separated, the rest of you just stand guard outside the conference room. If there are any issues, I will issue instructions promptly!"
Hearing Dan Nan's instructions, everyone nodded quickly.
To be honest, if they didn't enter the conference room, Han Lang and the others, who didn't understand the White Elephant Country language, would likely not be exposed as long as they didn't speak.
Conversely, those who entered the conference room, having to engage in discussions, might be more prone to revealing their true identities.
Therefore, they had no objections to Dan Nan's instructions.
Soon, the group, led by the White Elephant Country soldier, arrived before the main military tent.
The soldier turned back and said a few words to Dan Nan before leaving directly.
Dan Nan immediately issued orders to everyone,
"Xiaoxiao and Han Lang, accompany me inside. The others will stand guard at the entrance. Remember, speak less, observe more, and stay alert!"
Everyone responded, and Han Lang and Liu Xiaoxiao followed Dan Nan into the main military tent.
There were not many people inside the tent.
Besides a duty officer responsible for reception, there was only a middle-aged man in a suit, with his back to the entrance, chatting with the commander.
As soon as they entered, Dan Nan first reported in the White Elephant Country language.
Seeing Dan Nan enter, the commander and the man in the suit stood up with smiles.
When the man in the suit turned around, Han Lang's pupils contracted the moment he saw his face.
"This..."
Sensing Han Lang's anomaly, Liu Xiaoxiao quickly nudged him to remind him.
Han Lang quickly controlled his expression and whispered to Liu Xiaoxiao,
"I know this person. It's Doctor Sim, who previously guided Gou Tuizhi's father and others in establishing the esper base in Lecheng!"
Liu Xiaoxiao was also somewhat shocked upon hearing this.
Although she had not interacted with Doctor Sim, she was aware of some of Han Lang's past experiences in Lecheng.
She couldn't help but feel a sense of awe towards this doctor who could cultivate an SSS-class esper like Gou Tuizhi.
While the two were surprised, Dan Nan, introduced by the commander, had already begun greeting Doctor Sim.
Then, the three of them took their seats, the duty officer served tea and water, and they immediately began their discussion.
During this time, Han Lang and Liu Xiaoxiao stood quietly not far from the entrance, observing.
Liu Xiaoxiao occasionally translated the discussion points for Han Lang.
"The White Elephant Country's esper base has been completed. They are now discussing where to introduce a large number of live subjects for experimentation."
"Doctor Sim stated that the esper modification technology is now very mature. The success rate for S-class and SS-class is very high. He suggested directly modifying all the soldiers in Deputy Officer Dan's army, guaranteeing hundreds of S-class and dozens of SS-class espers, though SSS-class would still depend on luck."
"Deputy Officer Dan did not refuse. He is asking if the doctor's base modification speed is fast enough, given that White Elephant Country has a large population and a vast number of experimental subjects."
"The doctor replied that although there is currently only one large base, the speed will definitely not be slow. In about a month, Deputy Officer Dan's army can enter the battlefield!"
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As Han Lang listened, his admiration for Deputy Officer Dan grew.
Not only was he acting composed, but his objective was also exceptionally clear.
Just by his questioning of the esper modification speed based on the large population of White Elephant Country, he easily extracted information from Doctor Sim that White Elephant Country currently only had one esper base, which demonstrated his shrewdness.
However, the discussion was not yet over.
Liu Xiaoxiao continued to translate,
"Deputy Officer Dan said he is reassured by the doctor's confidence. However, before allowing his entire army to participate in the modification, could he first visit the esper modification process!"
Upon hearing this translation, Liu Xiaoxiao and Han Lang's hearts also tightened.
They both knew that if the doctor agreed to Deputy Officer Dan's request, it would mean they had definitively found the location of the esper base!
Thinking of this, Han Lang couldn't help but urge Liu Xiaoxiao to continue translating softly.
Liu Xiaoxiao's mouth was indeed agape, her eyes filled with disbelief.
She said slowly,
"The doctor agreed!"
Before Han Lang could get excited, the three of them, Deputy Officer Dan, the commander, and the doctor, had finished their discussion and stood up.
They shook hands and bid farewell. Liu Xiaoxiao quickly nudged Han Lang, reminding him,
"Control your expression. Their discussion is over. They are bidding farewell to the commander and will be going to the esper base for a visit with the doctor shortly!"
Han Lang was overjoyed and quickly collected himself, maintaining the expression of a stoic guard soldier, waiting for Deputy Officer Dan and Doctor Sim to finish their pleasantries and walk over.