Leitao’s gaze was fixed on the ships rapidly approaching in the distance. His brows were furrowed, and an ominous premonition stirred within him. The vessels were moving with great speed, clearly prepared for this encounter. He turned back quickly and said to the group, "Stay alert, everyone! We have a situation. Ready your weapons and prepare to react at any moment."
The group grew tense immediately, reaching for their weapons from their hidden positions. Meng Xiaoyu gripped her short pistol tightly and whispered, "Brother Leitao, who do you think these people are?"
Leitao shook his head. "It’s hard to say, but they certainly aren't here to serve us morning tea. They could be cohorts of the river bandits, or perhaps agents of the Japanese. In any case, we cannot afford to let our guard down."
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