The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Amidst the chaos, Lei Tao and his companions took advantage of the situation and slipped deep into the dense forest. After running for an unknown amount of time, they suddenly saw an abandoned hunter's cabin. The old woodcutter opened the door, and the musty smell filled the room. A half-sack of moldy tortillas lay piled in the corner.

"Let's rest here tonight," Lei Tao said, taking out compressed biscuits from the Bagua Gyro space and distributing them to everyone. Black Dragon lay at the door, watching the movements outside vigilantly.

Meng Yan munched on a biscuit and suddenly said, "Brother Lei, why is Zuo Shandiao so determined to pick a fight with us? He usually only robs people and rarely fights with the anti-Japanese forces."

The old woodcutter loaded the bullet into his gun: "I'm afraid he'll let the Japs catch him by the hair."

Lei Tao nodded and took out the half-broken document he found in the wreckage of Sasaki's armored vehicle: "It mentions the 'Falling Leaf Project', which is related to the Kwantung Army's chemical agents. Zuo Shandiao might have been involved in the transportation."

Before he could finish his words, a wolf howled outside. Black Dragon's fur stood on end, and a threatening growl emanated from his throat. Lei Tao gestured to Meng Yan to guard the doorway while he and Old Woodcutter watched through the window. In the moonlight, a dozen pairs of green eyes slowly approached the cabin.

"It's a hungry wolf." The old woodcutter whispered, "The leader is at the left rear, and it's a size larger than an ordinary wolf."

Sorry! I will adjust immediately, return to the realistic style, and continue writing——

Lei Tao pulled a slab of fresh pork from the Bagua spinning top and threw it at the wolves. The leader stared at the meat, but didn't eat it immediately. Instead, he used his nose to push aside the snow, revealing half a frozen, blackened wolf paw bone. Wrapped around the bone was a half-strip of faded red cloth, the very mark of the Zuoshan Eagle gang.

"They once hunted down the wolf king's companions." Lei Tao used his special forces knowledge of animal behavior to interpret the signals before him. "The wolves are seeking revenge." He squatted down, cut the pork into small pieces, picked up a piece with the tip of his knife and handed it to the leader wolf. "Help us divert the eagle's sentries. These are all yours."

The leader wolf stared into Lei Tao's eyes, then suddenly opened its mouth and snatched up the piece of meat. Instead of swallowing, it scraped the ground with its claws, drawing a crooked line—a shortcut to the cliff behind the stronghold. Meng Yan exclaimed, "This beast really understands human language!" The old woodcutter tightened his grip on his gun and said, "Back when I was hunting in the Greater Khingan Range, I saw hunters trading venison for wolves."

In the distance, a mountain eagle's voice snarled, "You little bastards, hiding in the woods like cowards?" Lei Tao stood up and gestured to the wolves, signaling an attack. The leader howled, and the pack plunged into the dense forest like lightning. Three seconds later, two screams echoed from the left—they were the sentries set up by the mountain eagle.

"Let's go!" Lei Tao led the way, charging into the snow. The three of them and their dog followed the path cleared by the wolves, and soon they came upon the stronghold wall. The bandits perched on the wall were looking around with lanterns, but they didn't notice the wolves approaching from the shadows.

The leader of the pack suddenly leaped from the shadows and pounced on the nearest bandit. The others followed, instantly biting through the cordon cording the village wall. Lei Tao seized the opportunity, swung his cord around the wall, and leaped into the courtyard. Meng Yan and Lao Qiao followed closely behind, while Black Dragon remained outside, collaborating with the pack to sow chaos.

The courtyard was filled with wooden crates, emblazoned with the words "Specially Provided by the Kwantung Army." Lei Tao pried open one, revealing a casket filled with glass bottles labeled Sakura—exactly the same micro-pharmaceuticals he'd seized earlier. Meng Yan lowered his voice, "Brother Lei, are these the key to Project Fallen Leaves?"

The old woodcutter suddenly pointed toward the main room and said, "Someone's coming out!" Zuoshan Diao was seen walking out the door, supporting Sasaki Yuji. The two were conversing in Japanese. Lei Tao pulled out a flyer, crumpled it into a ball, and threw it through the window. Thinking it was a hidden weapon, Zuoshan Diao hurriedly pushed Sasaki away, only to see the flyer unfold. The words "Indictment of the Anti-Japanese United Army Traitors" stood out in the lantern light.

"Baga! You again!" The moment Sasaki pulled out his gun, Lei Tao had already pulled the trigger. The bullet grazed his ear and shattered the Kwantung Army flag on the doorframe. Zuo Shandiao took the opportunity to hide inside, but Lao Qiao's shot cut him off—the bullet pierced the window paper and hit his mink hat.

"Surrender, Zuoshan Eagle!" Lei Tao kicked open the gate. "Your sentry has been taken out by the wolves." Before he could finish his words, the leader wolf, clutching a bloody bandit's cap, swung it at his feet, growling triumphantly. Seeing the wolves surrounding the compound through the window, Zuoshan Eagle's legs gave way, and he fell to his knees, his two guns clanging to the snow.

Sasaki gritted his teeth and raised his saber: "The glory of the Great Japanese Empire cannot be insulted!" The moment he rushed over, Lei Tao dodged sideways and kicked Sasaki away. At the same time, he raised the Scorpion submachine gun and shot him in the knee.

Sasaki Yuji knelt on the ground in a state of despair, yet he still tried to maintain his so-called "honor." He struggled to pick up the tattered military flag on the ground, but Lei Tao stepped forward decisively, kicked the flag over, and kicked it aside. Lei Tao pressed the muzzle of his gun to Sasaki's temple and said coldly, "Surrender! Your fantasy of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere is over. It's over."

"The holy war of the Empire of Japan is not something that a lowly person like you can understand!" Sasaki Yuji gritted his teeth, his eyes full of unwillingness and anger. He tried to struggle, but was kicked to the ground by Lei Tao.

At this time, Meng Yan searched carefully in the yard and found a hidden basement entrance. He whispered, "Brother Lei, I found that there may be more clues in the basement." Lei Tao nodded slightly, signaling Meng Yan to continue exploring while remaining vigilant.

The old woodcutter stood at the gate of the yard, always alert to the movements around him. He scanned the surrounding environment vigilantly to prevent any sudden appearance of Japanese reinforcements.

Sasaki Yuji's eyes widened with rage, a glint of cruelty flashing in them. He suddenly tried to struggle to his feet, but Lei Tao kicked him back to the ground. Lei Tao smiled coldly and said, "You'd better tell the truth about the 'Falling Leaf Project', and maybe you can still survive."

At this time, the leader wolf and several other wolves quietly approached Sasaki Yuji. Their eyes were full of vigilance and hostility, and they seemed to be full of disgust towards the invader.

"You bunch of beasts!" Sasaki Yuji tried to scare the wolves with Japanese, but the wolves did not retreat. Instead, they surrounded him more vigilantly.

Seeing this, Lei Tao had an idea. He took out a piece of pork from the Bagua spinning top and threw it to the wolves, signaling them to retreat for the time being. The wolves hesitated for a moment, but finally retreated to the side, but still kept a vigilant distance.

At this moment, Meng Yan poked his head out of the basement, holding a document in his hand. He shouted, "Brother Lei, I found it! It details the contents of the 'Falling Leaves Project'. They plan to use these chemicals to launch a large-scale poison gas attack on our anti-Japanese forces in Northeast China!"

Lei Tao was shocked when he heard this. He immediately took the document and quickly glanced through it. A cold gleam flashed in his eyes. He looked up at Sasaki Yuji with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes: "I see, you are really crazy!"

Sasaki Yuji's eyes changed, as if he realized the seriousness of the situation. He tried to struggle to get up, but was kicked back to the ground by Lei Tao. Lei Tao smiled coldly and said, "Your good days are over."

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from the distance, obviously the Japanese reinforcements were approaching. Lei Tao's heart tightened, he knew they had to leave here as soon as possible.

"Prepare to retreat!" Lei Tao whispered to Meng Yan and Lao Qiao, and at the same time signaled the Black Dragon and the wolf pack to move together.

Seeing this, Sasaki Yuji's eyes flashed with ruthlessness. He suddenly tried to struggle to get up and try to escape, but was kicked back to the ground by Lei Tao. Lei Tao smiled coldly and said, "You'd better stay here honestly."

At this moment, the leader wolf's eyes lit up with a murderous gleam of revenge, and he led the three wild wolves towards him like black lightning. "No! No—" Sasaki roared like a broken gong, and just as he raised his arm, the sharp wolf claws tore through his arm muscles, and blood spurted out.

"Woo—" The wolf leader bit into his shoulder and swung it violently, the sound of fabric ripping mixed with the crackling of bones. Sasaki's shrill scream pierced the snowy plains: "Baga! Help... Help..." But all he heard was the wolf's deep growl. Its fangs dug deep into his abdomen, tearing out his internal organs along with his bloodstained uniform.

Lei Tao turned his gaze away from the bloody scene, only to hear a teeth-grinding tearing sound behind him. Sasaki's screams gradually faded to a faint whimper, finally silenced by the wolf's fatal bite. When the wolves dispersed, only tattered fragments of military uniform and bleached bones remained on the ground, forming a distorted human silhouette against the snow.

Lei Tao quickly stored the document in his Bagua Gyro space. He nodded to Meng Yan and Lao Qiao, signaling them to evacuate as soon as possible. The three men and the dog quickly left the scene and disappeared into the night.