The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 137 The Value of Airstrikes

After the peddler left the village, he looked around at the entrance of the village and saw that there was no one around. He took out a notebook and a pencil from his goods, wrote something on them, then tore them up, found a small stone on the roadside, wrapped the paper in it, crumpled it into a ball, and threw it into an uninhabited yard at the entrance of the village.

But his every move was under the secret surveillance of the Li brothers. Li Shuiyang whispered, "What kind of tricks is this peddler playing?"

Li Shuiniu responded softly, "Maybe he's delivering all the information to someone."

The two brothers exchanged glances and decided to wait until the peddler left before checking out what was written on the paper ball.

After the peddler left, Li Shui Niu and Li Shui Yang quickly ran to the yard and picked up the paper ball. When they opened it, they saw some strange symbols and numbers densely written on it.

Li Shuiniu frowned and said, "What is this? I don't understand it either."

Li Shuiyang thought for a moment and said, "Hurry up and take it back to show Brother Lei Tao. Maybe he can understand."

The two men carefully put away the paper ball and then quietly returned to the Eighth Route Army division headquarters.

Lei Tao took the paper ball, studied it carefully, and his expression became solemn.

"This is the enemy's code word. It seems the situation is more serious than we thought." Lei Tao said.

"What should we do, Brother Lei Tao?" asked Li Shuiyang.

Lei Tao pondered for a moment and said, "We have to use his trick against him. Buffalo, Sheep, follow his writing and drawing and make a copy, but change the numbers on it... Then pack a stone and throw it into that yard. Then take turns to monitor that yard to see if anyone comes to take it."

The Li brothers nodded and did as they were told immediately.

Li Shuiniu went to monitor first. He found a secluded corner and stared at the yard without blinking. Time passed by, the sky gradually darkened, and there was silence all around.

After a long time, Li Shui Niu became a little tired, and Li Shui Yang took over to continue the surveillance.

Just when Li Shuiyang was about to lose his patience, a dark figure sneaked into the yard. Li Shuiyang perked up and watched the shadow's every move closely.

The black shadow groped in the yard for a while, picked up the paper balls they threw, and then quickly left.

Li Shuiyang hurried back to report to Lei Tao.

After hearing this, Lei Tao said, "Let's go and follow him to see where he is going."

So they quietly followed the black shadow, crossed mountains and rivers, and came to a cave.

A voice came from the cave: "I've retrieved your things. Can I see my wife and children now?"

Lei Tao signaled the Li brothers not to act rashly. They quietly approached the cave, trying to hear what was going on inside.

At this time, another voice sounded: "Don't worry, once we confirm the accuracy of the intelligence, we will naturally reunite you."

Lei Tao whispered to the Li brothers, "Get ready and act accordingly."

They clutched their weapons tightly, waiting for the right moment to charge into the cave...

Just as Lei Tao and the Li brothers were preparing to raid the cave, they heard someone say in Japanese: "Regardless of whether this village is the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, the presence of a large number of Eighth Route Army soldiers here means that this village is worth an airstrike!"

"Send a message to the division commander: A large number of Eighth Route Army soldiers have been found occupying a village. It is suspected to be the headquarters of an Eighth Route Army division. Request an aviation unit to conduct an airstrike on the village. We will burn three bonfires around the target."

When Lei Tao heard this, his expression suddenly changed. He whispered to the Li brothers, "The situation is urgent. We must stop them immediately!"

Li Shuiniu gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Lei Tao, let's rush in!"

Lei Tao shook his head: "Don't be reckless, the enemy is in the dark, let's find out the situation inside first."

They quietly went around to the other side of the cave, looking for another entrance.

Li Shuiyang suddenly found a narrow cave entrance, and the three of them carefully crawled in.

In the cave, a spy was busy sending a message while other spies were preparing fuel.

"Kill!" Lei Tao shouted.

The three men pounced on the enemy like tigers. Lei Tao flashed and unleashed the fierce Bajiquan punch. With a whistling, thunderous blow, he slammed into the chest of one of the spies. The spy tried to dodge, but was unable to avoid it. The powerful punch sent him flying backwards, slamming heavily into the stone wall.

Li Shuiniu, using the powerful open and close movements of Hong Quan, swung his arms like two mad dragons. He suddenly grabbed a spy's arm and twisted it hard. With a "crack," the spy's arm was broken, and he screamed in agony.

Li Shuiyang was agile, displaying Baguazhang techniques, weaving through the enemy like a dragon. He dodged the enemy's attack with a sideways move, then struck the opponent's neck with a palm blade, instantly collapsing the spy to the ground.

At this moment, a spy stabbed Lei Tao with a dagger in his hand. Lei Tao dodged sideways and turned his wrist. A flying knife instantly appeared in his hand. With a flick of his wrist, the flying knife flew out like lightning and pierced the spy's throat, killing him instantly.

Li Shuiniu faced the two spies attacking him without fear. He unleashed both fists like cannonballs, sending the two spies reeling with blood from their mouths and noses. One of the spies seized the opportunity to attack Li Shuiniu, but Li Shuiniu, quick-witted, drew a dagger from his waist and, with a backhand swing, slashed the spy's chest with a deep gash, sending blood gushing out.

Li Shuiyang, with his nimble steps and deft palm techniques, engaged a spy. He seized the opportunity, spun around, and delivered a powerful smack on the back. The spy leaped forward a few steps and fell to the ground. Before he could rise, Li Shuiyang's dagger had already flown out, piercing the spy's back accurately.

However, two spies took advantage of the chaos to hide in the dark, and when Lei Tao and others were not paying attention, they secretly escaped from the cave with fuel. When Lei Tao found out, it was too late.

Lei Tao frowned and said, "Not good! If they get out, they will definitely try to implement the airstrike plan. We need to hurry back and inform everyone to prepare for the response!"

Li Shui Niu and Li Shui Yang nodded, and the three of them quickly ran towards the village...