In the secret Underground Passage, the tense atmosphere eased for a moment. Faint light filtered through cracks in the walls, dust motes dancing slowly within the beams as if narrating the vicissitudes of time. A damp scent permeated the air, and the rhythmic sound of water droplets falling from the walls echoed with striking clarity in the silent space.
Leitao, his mind occupied by the potential cache of firearms and equipment, turned to Old Wang and asked urgently, "Old Wang, do you have any idea where the Nationalist Military Special Police Regiment might be stationed?"
Leitao’s heart churned like a turbulent sea. He longed to find the weapons cache quickly to bolster the resistance, yet he feared that any leak of information could lead to unpredictable dangers. He understood the significance of these munitions; finding and utilizing them effectively would be a massive boost to the anti-Japanese cause. However, he also knew that in such a complex situation, he had to act with caution and avoid revealing his true intentions prematurely.
Chapter 28