The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

The scene switches to the deserted village again. At this moment, Lei Tao doesn't know that what he did in Shanghai has been exposed. He squats down calmly and picks up the sniper rifle that fell next to the body of the Japanese sniper. After a closer look, he sees that this is a sniper rifle modified from a Lee Enfield rifle with a caliber of 7.7 mm. This is the famous "British 77".

Lei Tao once again turned his gaze to the body of the Japanese sniper, thinking that he should be able to find something useful on him. So, without hesitation, he began to search for various supplies on the body that had been shot through like a sieve.

Soon, he found a Colt M1911 pistol with two spare magazines. Then, he found two grenades, a lunch box with several sushi rice balls inside, an M1 military knife, four leather ammunition boxes, 35 rounds of armor-piercing rifle ammunition, and 20 rounds of standard rifle ammunition.

Finally, Lei Tao dug up the ID card of a Japanese second lieutenant. He was immediately intrigued by this Japanese second lieutenant sniper. This guy was quite something. He used a British 77 sniper rifle, a Colt M1911 for close-quarters defense, and even an M1 saber. Was it a case of Western weaponry going awry, or was this Japanese second lieutenant sniper's mindset distorted? Didn't the Japanese often favor their own weapons? Especially pistols. That princess-like, delicate Nambu 14 pistol was the standard issue for mid- and lower-ranking Japanese officers. So what made this guy so different?

Filled with questions, Lei Tao frowned, wondering what terrible things had happened here during his trip to Shanghai. A chill ran down his spine. Even so, he knew this place was far from safe, and he couldn't afford to delay even a moment. Who could guarantee that those brutal Japanese scouts wouldn't suddenly reappear? With this thought, Lei Tao didn't hesitate any longer, quickly storing the weapons and supplies he had just seized into his Bagua Top Gyro. After doing all this, Lei Tao took one last look at the once peaceful village, now devastated beyond recognition by the flames of war, and then resolutely turned and swiftly left.

The moonlight cast a long shadow on him. His steps were firm and steady, and his eyes scanned the surroundings sharply, not missing any clues that might have been left by the guerrillas.

The grass by the roadside swayed gently in the breeze, as if hiding countless secrets. Lei Tao stopped from time to time to carefully examine footprints or broken branches on the ground, trying to decipher from them the information that the guerrillas had passed by.

In the silent night, there were only the sounds of his footsteps and breathing, and his desire to find the guerrillas grew stronger.

After walking for an indeterminate amount of time, Lei Tao came across a dilapidated temple. He decided to stay there for the night. Entering the temple, Lei Tao thoroughly inspected it. Suddenly, he noticed a distinctive communication symbol, possibly left by the guerrillas, on the hand of the Yuanshi Tianzun statue, the centerpiece of the Three Pure Ones Buddhist statues.

A surge of joy suddenly surged through Lei Tao's heart, spreading like ripples on a calm lake. He hurriedly pulled a high-powered flashlight from his backpack, his movements a bit hasty but steady. Then, he carefully removed a thin, breathable white cloth and gently covered the tip of the flashlight with it. When he flipped the switch, the flashlight's light instantly penetrated the thin white cloth, casting a soft, warm light on the special connection symbol.

Lei Tao narrowed his eyes, gazing intently at the sign before him, taking in every detail. Time seemed to freeze, the only sound mingling with the gentle sound of his breathing and the rustling of leaves in the night wind. After meticulous observation and repeated confirmation, a certainty gradually grew in his heart—the guerrillas must have been here before! Moreover, they had left this unique code for him to contact.

However, out of caution, Lei Tao didn't let his excitement get the better of him. He knew that in this dangerous environment, a single misstep could lead to a desperate situation. Therefore, he decided to set up a series of security devices around him to ensure his own safety. He nimbly moved through the trees, skillfully using branches, rocks, and other natural objects to set traps and alarms. Every step was meticulously executed, and he didn't hesitate to take even the slightest step.

Only after everything was ready did Lei Tao return to the dilapidated temple with peace of mind. He tiptoed inside, scanning the surroundings until his gaze finally locked onto a thick beam. He leaped, his hands firmly grasping the edge, and with a push, he climbed lightly onto the beam. Then, he deftly opened the skylight, letting in the cool night breeze. Finally, he lay on the windowsill, adjusted to a comfortable position, and quietly gazed up at the night sky.

At this moment, in the moonlit darkness, everything was so peaceful. The night sky was filled with stars, and a gentle breeze caressed his face, bringing a sense of coolness and comfort. Lei Tao's thoughts also drifted away with the night wind, and the scenes after meeting with the guerrillas kept appearing in his mind. A slight feeling of fatigue followed, and Lei Tao thought, I'll take care of tomorrow after I get enough rest... So he lay down in a half-asleep state...