In the cave, Lei Tao and his team had been resting for the night. Just as their taut nerves began to relax, a series of intense explosions and rapid gunfire echoed from the distance, reverberating through the silent forest and jolting everyone awake.
Lei Tao snapped out of his light slumber, springing to his feet in a single fluid motion. His eyes regained their customary sharpness and vigilance. He strode to the cave entrance and tilted his head, listening intently, trying to glean useful information from the chaotic sounds.
Lei Tao’s expression shifted instantly. He turned to Li Shuiniu and the others and said, "Bad news. Judging by the noise, the Japanese Army guards from the camp didn't follow us, but they’ve stumbled upon some other armed force instead." He frowned slightly, a flash of contemplation crossing his eyes, and continued, "We have to go lend a hand and see which poor souls are blocking bullets for us."
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