The enemy cautiously parted the reeds, his steps hesitant, yet a glint of ferocity burned in his eyes. As his silhouette gradually sharpened in the scope, Liang Song drew a deep breath and exhaled slowly, steadying his heartbeat. His gaze turned resolute. With a gentle squeeze of his finger, he pulled the trigger.
"Bang!" The gunshot shattered the silence of the reed thicket.
The crisp report exploded through the damp, secluded space, startling a flock of waterbirds roosting nearby. They flapped their wings, letting out shrill cries of terror, and scrambled into the night sky, casting chaotic, flickering shadows under the moonlight.
Chapter 414