The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Astride his motorcycle, Lei Tao, like a streak of black lightning, hurtled toward the outskirts of Shanghai at lightning speed. The deafening roar of his motorcycle roared across the empty road as he sped along. Along the way, he discerned a hidden spot, surrounded by lush trees and jagged rocks, offering the perfect hiding spot. He slammed on the brakes, the wheels scraping against the ground fiercely, leaving a long trail before coming to a steady stop. Immediately, Lei Tao activated his remarkable Bagua gyroscope system. In an instant, a dazzling light shone, and he vanished from sight, transported to a modern-day safe house in Central Africa.

Inside the safe house, a dazzling array of advanced equipment was on display. Lei Tao sprang into action, retrieving the Japanese Major's ID he had previously confiscated. Drawing on his extensive experience and the forgery tools in the safe house, he began meticulously crafting a new ID. He meticulously imitated every detail, from the pattern of the seal to the strokes of the characters, striving for flawless perfection.

He secretly plotted: Back in his days as a mercenary abroad, he'd made a killing. Now, why not use his position as a mercenary corps procurement officer to procure the necessary supplies? These supplies would undoubtedly prove invaluable in the upcoming Shanghai operation, potentially yielding a profit thousands of times greater. In this chaotic and perilous world, a well-placed identity was undoubtedly the ideal gateway and shield.

After a brief preparation, Lei Tao resolutely headed for the notorious local black market. It felt like a dark, serene maze, its dank air permeating every corner. The air of danger and greed was almost tangible, oppressing the air and making it almost suffocating. All sorts of people stalked furtively in the dim corners, their eyes filled with vigilance and calculation.

Lei Tao strode straight toward a prominent black market arms dealer, his gaze fixed squarely on him. The dealer was as muscular as a mighty brown bear, his body bulging with muscles and exuding a formidable power. His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, seemingly able to pierce through the heart, revealing any disguise. The moment he laid eyes on Lei Tao, his razor-sharp gaze darted straight at him, sizing him up and down with a scrutinizing expression.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" The arms dealer spoke in a bad tone, his voice low and hoarse, like the sound of an old bellows being pulled with difficulty, carrying a strong sense of threat.

Lei Tao remained calm, raised his chin slightly, and responded in a majestic tone: "I am the purchasing officer of a mercenary corps. I came here to purchase a batch of equipment." His voice was steady and powerful, and every word seemed to vibrate out from the depths of his chest, leaving no room for doubt.

The arms dealer sneered, his laughter full of sarcasm: "Hmph, mercenaries? You guys are like a group of hungry wolves, and you are not easy to mess with. Tell me, what do you want?" He crossed his arms in front of his chest, revealing his thick arms with bulging veins on them, like little snakes coiled together.

Lei Tao said calmly: "I need a few powerful thermite incendiary bombs. I believe you are aware of the power of this kind of incendiary bomb. It can create hellish high temperatures in an instant. In addition, I also need a batch of grenades and anti-personnel mines, which are all winning weapons on the battlefield. In addition, prepare a pickup truck for me to facilitate the transportation of supplies. Also, I need a second-hand battlefield medical surgical vehicle, which is vital to us. Moreover, as long as the things you provide are of high quality, we will have a large number of orders delivered to you later. Don't miss this great opportunity to make a fortune. Let's prepare these materials first and then trade immediately. Oh, by the way, I also need you to provide me with a site and equipment for modifying thermite incendiary bombs. You must do this for me."

When the arms dealer heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, like a hungry wolf seeing a fat lamb, but he was not forgiving in his words: "Hey, what you want are all good things, and the price is not cheap! I will charge you at least this amount for one of these thermite incendiary bombs." As he said that, he stretched out a hand and showed five fingers.

Lei Tao frowned and retorted: "You are asking for too much! This is the maximum number." He held up three fingers.

The arms dealer shook his head repeatedly: "No, no, no, if it's less than five, this deal can't be done."

The two of them exchanged verbal attacks, neither giving in.

After some intense bargaining, Lei Tao said, "Well, I'll give you four and a half for the thermite bombs, and you have to give me a concession on the price of the grenades and anti-personnel mines."

The arms dealer pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, since you have a big deal coming up, I'll do as you say. But I can't lower the price of the pickup truck and the field medical operating vehicle any further."

Lei Tao nodded: "Okay, deal! But you have to ensure the quality of the goods and timely delivery."

The arms dealer's eyes lit up when he heard this, like a hungry wolf seeing a fat lamb. "Are you serious? I'll have to carefully arrange for this large order for you. As for the surgical vehicle, I do have a clue, but it's going to take some effort."