The bandit leader roared, "We cannot let this go! Boys, chase him down!" Hearing this, the bandits summoned their remaining strength, ignoring their wounds, and brandished their blades in pursuit. They sprinted through the mountain forest, their footfalls rustling the fallen leaves, their eyes burning with lingering frustration and malice.
Leitao sprinted ahead, listening to the commotion behind him, his heart heavy with anxiety. He knew that if he remained entangled with these mountain bandits, his chances of retrieving the Japanese Army pilot would become increasingly slim. As he ran, he scanned the surrounding terrain, desperate for a way to shake them off.
Suddenly, Leitao spotted a narrow mountain path ahead. Steep cliffs flanked both sides, leaving only enough room for one person to pass at a time. A plan formed in his mind, and he accelerated into the gap.
Chapter 148