Spy war in the Republic of China, peak undercover

Life in the mountain village was tough, but it was filled with human warmth. The hunters were hospitable and provided them with the best food. They also made a clean little room for Lu Yang and Qing Lan to rest.

During the day, Lu Yang and Qing Lan would learn hunting techniques and practice shooting with the hunters. At night, they would sit around the fire pit, listening to the hunters' stories about the Greater Khingan Range and learning about local customs and habits.

Lu Yang discovered that the hunters of the Greater Khingan Range were exceptional individuals with unique skills. They knew every plant, tree, bird, and animal in the mountains and forests, and they mastered various hunting techniques, enabling them to survive in the harsh environment. They also possessed ancient medical skills, using herbs to treat various ailments.

Lu Yang and Qing Lan learned a lot from the hunters, and these things will become their valuable assets in future battles.

During this time, Lu Yang's injuries gradually healed. He began to think about his next plan. He knew the Japanese would not give up and would definitely come back. He had to be fully prepared to face the new challenge.

One night, Lu Yang and Qing Lan sat by the fire and chatted.

"Qinglan," Lu Yang suddenly said, "What do you think we should do next?"

Qinglan pondered for a moment and said, "We must contact the organization as soon as possible, report the situation here, and request support."

Lu Yang nodded. "I thought so too. However, the Japanese must have tightened their blockade of Daxing'anling. How can we contact the organization?"

"We can try the hunters' method," Qinglan suggested. "Hunters have a special way of communicating with each other, using flying birds to transmit messages."

Lu Yang's eyes lit up. "That's a good idea. We can train a carrier pigeon and have it deliver the message."

So they found a young carrier pigeon and began to train it patiently. Every day they would fly the carrier pigeon to a faraway place and then release it to fly back to the village.

After a period of training, the pigeons were finally able to fly back to the village accurately.

Lu Yang tied the written information to the legs of the carrier pigeon and then released it.

The carrier pigeon spread its wings and flew high, disappearing into the vast night sky.

Lu Yang and Qing Lan prayed silently, hoping that the carrier pigeon could successfully deliver the message to the organization.

Days passed in waiting, falling silently like snowflakes, piling up into thick memories. The carrier pigeon hadn't returned, and Lu Yang and Qing Lan were inevitably anxious, but they tried not to show it, maintaining the rare peace and tranquility in the village.

The breath of spring has quietly crept into the Greater Khingan Range. The snow has begun to melt, revealing frozen soil and withered grass. Birdsong has gradually returned to the forests, and occasionally a squirrel can be seen hopping from branch to branch. Life seems to be returning to normal, but everyone's heart is on edge, awaiting an unknown fate.

Lu Yang's injuries had healed, and he continued to exercise daily to stay in top fighting shape. He taught the hunters some basic fighting techniques and how to use firearms, and the hunters, in return, shared their knowledge with him, sharing their hunting experiences and the ways of survival in the mountains. He learned to identify animal tracks, identify edible plants, and even craft simple traps from bark and herbs.

Qinglan, using her medical expertise, treated the illnesses and injuries of the village's young and old. She collected herbs, brewed medicinal soups, and soothed the wounds with her gentle hands. She also taught the women of the village basic hygiene and first aid, improving the village's medical standards.

Ye Wanru was in charge of the daily affairs of the village. She arranged patrols and sentries, organized the villagers to store food, and coordinated the distribution of various supplies. She was smart, capable, and decisive, and quickly won the respect of everyone in the village.

During this time, the bond between Lu Yang, Qing Lan, and Ye Wanru deepened. They had endured life-or-death trials together, building a deep trust and reliance on each other. In the quiet of night, they would sit around the fire, reminiscing about the past and dreaming of the future.

Lu Yang would tell Qing Lan stories about his childhood and his experiences living in the city. Qing Lan would sing folk songs from her hometown to Lu Yang and tell him about her experience learning medicine. Ye Wan Ru would tell them stories about the outside world and her thrilling experiences on missions. Lu Yang patted Qing Lan's shoulder gently and comforted her, "Child, it will be safe with the army, and there are doctors to take care of you. We can be reunited after the war is won." Qing Lan forced a smile and said, "I know, but I can't help missing you."

At this time, the sentry came running over. "Oh no! We spotted a small group of Japanese soldiers coming towards our stronghold. There are about twenty of them." Lu Yang's eyes instantly turned cold. "It seems that our peaceful days are about to be broken."

Ye Wanru said calmly, "The traps we set up in advance should be useful. Besides, everyone now has a certain level of combat capability." Lu Yang nodded, "That's right. First, move the women, children, and wounded to a secluded area in the back mountains. Everyone else, follow me and prepare to fight."

Qinglan took a deep breath, suppressing his worries. "I can also help treat the injured brothers." Everyone quickly took action, each taking their positions according to the plan. When the Japanese army entered the trap, gunfire, shouts, and screams echoed through the forest. Lu Yang led the hunters to fight bravely, while Qinglan stood by at the makeshift treatment station. The battle raged fiercely. Although trapped by the trap, the Japanese army still resisted stubbornly. Lu Yang fired accurately, and each bullet took the life of an enemy. Ye Wanru was agile and no less capable in close combat.

However, the Japanese had a backup plan. They secretly sent a few men to a detour to the rear to rush to the treatment center. Qinglan was concentrating on tending to the wounded when she heard a sudden noise and became alert. Just as the Japanese troops were about to close in, Ye Wanru arrived. She was worried about the safety of the treatment center and had come to check on it.

Ye Wanru engaged in a fierce battle with the Japanese, but due to their superior numbers, she gradually fell behind. In the nick of time, Lu Yang, having finished off the enemy ahead, rushed over. He shot the leading Japanese soldier dead with a single blow, sending the remaining troops into a panic. Working in perfect harmony, the three of them quickly annihilated the attacking Japanese force.

The battle finally ended, and Lu Yang and his men successfully repelled the Japanese. Everyone cheered, grateful that their homeland had been saved. Qing Lan breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Lu Yang and Ye Wanru with gratitude. After this battle, they were even more resolute in their resolve to defend this land until victory in the war.

They confided in each other, comforted each other, and found warmth and strength in each other.

One evening, Lu Yang was teaching several young hunters to practice shooting when suddenly a gray carrier pigeon fell from the sky and landed on his shoulder.

Lu Yang's heart skipped a beat as he recognized that this was the carrier pigeon they had released!

He quickly took off the small bamboo tube tied to the pigeon's leg, opened it and saw a small note inside.

The note read: Come to the old place as soon as possible to pick up the person.

A hint of joy appeared on Lu Yang's face. He knew that the organization had finally contacted them!

He immediately found Qinglan and Ye Wanru and told them the news.

"That's great!" Qinglan and Ye Wanru were also very excited.

They simply packed up their luggage, said goodbye to the hunters, and left the village.

The "old place" was a secret meeting place they had agreed upon before, located in a small town on the edge of the Greater Khingan Range.

They traveled day and night and finally arrived at the town early the next morning.

The town was bustling with people. As agreed, Lu Yang went to a teahouse and found his contact.

The contact person was a middle-aged man dressed in ordinary clothes and looked unremarkable.

"You're finally here," the contact whispered, "The organization has been waiting for you."

Lu Yang reported in detail what had happened during this period to the contact person.

After hearing this, the contact person's expression became serious.

"The situation is more complicated than we imagined," he said. "The Japanese are plotting a bigger conspiracy."

"What conspiracy?" Lu Yang asked anxiously.

"They plan..." The contact lowered his voice and revealed a shocking secret...