Leitao hid behind a large tree, carefully observing the movement ahead through gaps in the branches. His heart hammered like a drum, but his gaze remained exceptionally calm. Li Shuiniu followed close behind and whispered, "Brother Lei, what should we do?" Leitao did not answer; his eyes were locked on a cluster of bushes not far away. There seemed to be faint movement there, as if shadows were shifting. He quickly drew an M1911 pistol from the holster on his leg and gave a slight wave to signal his team to remain hidden and wait for further instructions.
At the same time, Xu Keming also sensed the presence of Leitao's team. He whispered to Zheng Cheng, "There are people ahead, likely Leitao's men. We must not alert them; we need to ascertain the situation before acting." Zheng Cheng nodded and signaled his team to disperse and take cover, while using his eyes to direct Wu Ming, a team member skilled in close-quarters combat, to scout the left flank.
Leitao’s team and Xu Keming’s team probed each other in the dense fog, both mistakenly believing the other to be an ambush party sent by Uesugi Kazuya. Leitao whispered to his men, "The enemy might be using the terrain to set an ambush; we must be careful. Li Shuiniu, take Yi Guang and circle around from the right to see if you can get behind them." Li Shuiniu and Yi Guang acknowledged the order and left, while Leitao continued to advance stealthily with Chen Feiyang, Liu Zishan, and Li Shuiyang. However, just as they separated…
Chapter 359