I used the Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword) to fight the Japanese.

"Oh? The news is confirmed?" Man Cang perked up as soon as he heard about the robbery in two days. The Japanese had probably retreated hastily to preserve their strength and ensure the smooth completion of the transport mission. Otherwise, with so many men, they could have easily fought another battle!

"It's confirmed! We'll depart from Yudu at 5 a.m. two days from now and arrive in Guya County around 8 a.m. If all goes well, we'll be back for lunch," Platoon Leader Sun affirmed.

"Alright! Tell the brothers to get ready these next couple of days. Once we get all those supplies back, we'll be busy!"

……

At night, in the Night Fragrance Dance Hall in downtown Yudu, a woman in a cheongsam was singing "Flowers Bloom and the Moon is Full" on stage. On the dance floor, people danced gracefully to the music, men and women embracing and swaying freely—a scene of perfect harmony and joy!

"The floating clouds disperse, the bright moon shines upon us, a joyous reunion fills the air today. In the shallow pond, mandarin ducks frolic, lotus blossoms bloom in pairs, red petals and green canopies. Pairs upon pairs, loving and affectionate, the gentle breeze blows towards the beautiful flowers, tenderness and sweetness fill the world. The floating clouds disperse, the bright moon shines upon us, a joyous reunion fills the air today. In the shallow pond, mandarin ducks frolic, lotus blossoms bloom in pairs, red petals and green canopies. Pairs upon pairs, loving and affectionate, the gentle breeze blows towards the beautiful flowers, tenderness and sweetness fill the world..."

"Sai Hudie's singing voice is getting better and better! She's beautiful and sings sweetly. If I married her, I'd be so happy!" Luo Xiang and Wu Zi were enjoying themselves as they sat in a booth on the second floor, drinking and watching Sai Hudie sing on stage.

"Keep an eye on that little Japanese guy, don't just stare at the girls! If you really like him, go for it boldly, bring him home and look at him however you want!" Wu Zi reminded him.

Indeed, these two men were Luo Xiang and Wu Zi, Nationalist soldiers who had escaped from the Shaojialing iron mine. They had indeed been shot and knocked unconscious during the battle at Huluzui'er that day. The Japanese, upon inspection, assumed they were truly dead and threw their bodies into the forest before leaving.

The two woke up late at night and were relieved to find they were still alive. They held on against the tree stump until the sun was high in the sky, when a woodcutter passed by and rescued them.

Upon learning that the two men were miners who had escaped from the mines and even killed Japanese soldiers, the farmer was filled with admiration. He helped them back to his home, providing them with a doctor and the best food and drink. They stayed at the farmer's house for over a month until their injuries had almost healed before leaving. Unable to repay the life-saving grace, they swore an oath with the farmer before departing, promising to share both good times and bad.

After leaving Huluzui, they finally arrived at Yudu City, which they had been longing for, after a journey involving robbery and deception.

In the three months they spent in Yudu City, the two brothers really stirred up a lot of trouble! They messed with all sorts of notorious traitors, including Wu Chengde's spinning mill! They amassed quite a fortune in silver dollars, scallops, legal tender, and US dollars!

With money, they began to live a carefree life, and naturally, they frequented the Night Fragrance Dance Hall. These two brothers knew better than the owner which dancers came and went!

These two brothers have recently set their sights on Fujimoto Shin of Morigen Bussan. They recently received news that a batch of silver melons, left to the descendants of the wealthy Qing Dynasty tycoon Kang Baiwan, had been discovered and seized by Morigen Bussan through cunning and force. Given the Chinese people's historical fondness for silver and its immense purchasing power, this batch of silver melons was left in Yudu City as a crucial resource for sustaining the war effort. And Fujimoto Shin, currently dancing with a jade peony in the dance hall, is none other than the person in charge of these silver melons!

According to reliable sources, Fujimoto Shin possesses the key to the vault of Morigen Bussan at HSBC. The two bribed Sui Bodan to steal the key while she was dancing, and then they copied it, and that would be all!

"When I've had my fill of fun, I'll definitely bring this woman home to settle down! For now, forget it, it's fine to change her every day!" Luo Xiang said, glancing at Cui Mudan.

"This woman is a vixen! You can play around with her, but don't get too involved! If you really want to settle down, you should find a girl from a respectable family. There aren't any here!" Wu Zi warned.

"If it's not there, it's not there! In this chaotic world, no one should look down on anyone else. It's not easy to survive! Peony has succeeded, I'm going down now!" Luo Xiang said, noticing that Cui Mudan had shaken the flower in her hair off to the ground.

"Go!" Wu Zi said, putting one hand inside his clothes.

Clearly, this guy is carrying something and will create chaos to escape if things get bad.

Fortunately, Fujimoto Shin didn't cause any trouble. Instead, he shamelessly squatted down to pick up the hair accessory and personally put it on Cui Mudan, looking all caring and smug!

Cui Mudan was naturally very pleased and took the initiative to leave a hickey on his face. She nestled in his arms like a little bird, making the Japanese soldier feel like he was in heaven!

Soon, Luo Xiang, carrying a dancer, swayed past the two of them, and as they passed each other, a long key appeared in his pocket.

"Xiangni, how about you come with your brother to the restroom?" Luo Xiang whispered in the ear of the dancer in his arms.

"You're so naughty! Go ahead and leave, I'll wait for you to come back!" the fragrant dancer said coquettishly, and even patted Luo Xiang's chest lightly with her small hand!

"Alright! Wait here, I'll feed you well tonight!" With that, Luo Xiang let go of her hand and walked towards the bathroom.

They were quickly back on the dance floor, still holding Xiangxiang as they danced. Passing by Cui Mudan, he made a graceful turn and handed the keys back to her. Everything seemed so smooth, as if nothing had happened!

After the song ended, he returned to the booth on the second floor, nodded to Wu Zi, and began his hunt for women again that night!

Debauchery, extravagance, and a life of hedonism—these words perfectly describe their current lifestyle! If they can successfully acquire this batch of silver melons, their lives will have been truly worthwhile!

The next morning, unusually, the two didn't sleep in late. Just after nine o'clock, they drove a Jeep to the HSBC bank, parked the car, and swaggered into the bank lobby.

"Hello, gentlemen! What can I do for you?" the waiter asked politely as he approached.

"Yes, call Manager Xiao over here. We need to open the safe," Wu Zi said unhurriedly.

"Okay, please wait a moment!" The waiter left, and soon a man in a suit came over and invited the two into the VIP room.

After a thorough verification process, the two were led into the basement and passed through two iron doors to reach the safe.

"Gentlemen, please allow me to unlock the first lock for you." He took out a long key, inserted it into the left keyhole, turned it twice, and then stopped with a click, indicating that the two men should use their own keys to unlock the second lock.

Wu Zi took out a similarly long key from his pocket, inserted it into another keyhole, and twisted it a couple of times, feeling a bit of a sticking! Manager Xiao, standing to the side, unconsciously frowned and reached for his watch on his right wrist with his left hand.