Chapter 130

In the cells of the Japanese Army Military Police, a diverse group of prisoners was held captive. There were National Revolutionary Army soldiers, who maintained their military bearing despite their confinement; Eighth Route Army fighters, whose resolute postures betrayed an indomitable spirit; mountain bandits, who, though slightly rough-hewn, possessed a deep-seated ferocity; and a multitude of terrified civilians. Leitao launched a forceful raid on the Military Police headquarters with a clear objective. Dressed in dark, athletic clothing designed for mobility, he carried a modded Type 81 assault rifle, its barrel glinting coldly in the dim light. Upon nearing the compound, he first concealed himself to observe the patrol patterns. When a squad passed by, he utilized CQB tactics, closing in with the agility and silence of a leopard. Suddenly, he moved with lightning speed, clamping a hand over the mouth of the rearmost soldier while his other hand drove a dagger precisely into the man’s vitals, eliminating him without a sound. He immediately dragged the body into the shadows and neutralized the remaining patrol soldiers using the same method. At this moment, the alarm sounded, and Japanese Military Police poured out from every direction. Undeterred, Leitao raised his modded Type 81 assault rifle and unleashed a fierce barrage. During the firefight, he displayed astonishing marksmanship, rapidly switching to rapid-fire with his pistols. The handguns roared alternately in …