The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 283: Raid on the Quad Courtyard: Gunfire and Smoke, Escape from the Secret Passage

Meanwhile, Li Shuiniu finally reached the Military Control Commission's contact point after running for more than ten minutes. Breathlessly, he explained the situation to the Military Control Commission's duty officer, who, not wanting to delay, immediately called Xu Keming, the captain of the Military Control Commission's action team.

Upon hearing the news, Xu Keming quickly assembled a team of elite agents, armed and equipped, and quickly followed Li Shuiniu to the courtyard. Along the way, his face remained grim, as he secretly thought: This operation must not let "Youming" and his men underestimate the strength of the Military Control Commission. We must successfully capture the spy and obtain key intelligence.

Soon, Li Shuiniu and the Military Control Commission arrived near the courtyard. Lei Tao saw Xu Keming and the others and went forward to greet them. Xu Keming spoke first, "I'm Xu Keming, captain of the Military Control Commission's action team. Nice to meet you. Since this is an urgent situation, let's discuss the battle plan directly."

Lei Tao looked solemn as he quickly scanned the surroundings of the courtyard and said decisively: "Captain Xu, the terrain of this courtyard is complex and the Japanese spies are familiar with the environment. Breaking in by force will easily cause unnecessary casualties. I think that you, the Military Control Commission, will attack from the front to attract the firepower and attention of the Japanese spies; we will climb over the wall from the side and back to catch them off guard. We will attack from both sides at the same time to form a pincer attack, making the Japanese spies lose sight of one thing while focusing on the other, and our chances of winning will be greater." After that, he pointed to the sides and back of the courtyard and gestured the route of action to Xu Keming in detail.

Xu Keming nodded slightly, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes, and expressed his approval of Lei Tao's proposal: "Brother Lei, this plan is good, let's do it! I will arrange people to attack head-on and attract enemy firepower. When you act from the side and rear, you must be careful and cautious, and don't hurt your own people by mistake. Once a head-on firefight occurs, you must act quickly." Then, Xu Keming turned around and whispered the tasks to the agents behind him. The agents nodded, accepted the orders, and prepared to take action.

The Military Intelligence Bureau agents took the first action. An agile agent quickly ran to the wall of the courtyard. He bent his knees and squatted, supporting himself against the wall with his hands. With the explosive power of his legs, he jumped suddenly and grabbed the top of the wall steadily with both hands. Then he turned over neatly and landed silently in the yard.

After landing, he quickly crouched, vigilantly observing his surroundings. After making sure he was safe for the time being, he crouched and tiptoed towards the door. As he approached, he noticed it was bolted from the inside. He carefully lifted the bolt and slowly opened the door.

The door creaked slightly, a sound that was particularly jarring in the silence. The Japanese spy in the main room seemed to sense something was amiss, drew his pistol, quickly approached the window, and poked his head out to investigate. As he did so, a bullet whizzed past his cheek with a precise bang, causing him to quickly retreat in shock. It was Xu Keming, who was providing cover outside, who had fired the shot.

"Charge!" Xu Keming shouted, leading the other Military Intelligence Bureau agents into the yard, guns drawn. Suddenly, gunfire erupted, and bullets flew across the yard. The Japanese spies, hiding inside the house, used doors, windows, and furniture as cover, firing frantically outside.

Seeing this, Lei Tao led his team to climb over the wall from the side and back and enter the yard. As soon as they landed, two Japanese spies rushed out from the shadows and opened fire. The dense bullets passed by the ground, splashing clouds of dust.

Chen Feiyang reacted quickly, rolling to the side and dodging to the side. With a bang, one of the Japanese spies fell to the ground. Liu Zishan, not to be outdone, raised his hand and fired back, hitting the other Japanese spy's arm. The Japanese spy felt so much pain that he almost dropped his gun.

The injured Japanese spy was still trying to struggle, but Meng Xiaoyu was quick to pick up a brick from the ground, stepped forward, and with all his strength, hit him hard on the head with the brick. With a muffled groan, the Japanese spy's eyes went black and he fell straight down, unable to resist.

After dispatching the two enemies, the group didn't dare to pause and quickly advanced towards the main courtyard. The Japanese spies inside were firing fiercely, with bullets constantly blasting out from the windows and cracks in the door. Lei Tao, hiding behind a low wall, shouted, "Liu Zishan, Chen Feiyang, and Meng Xiaoyu, the three of you will guard the rear to prevent any escapees. The two Li brothers, follow me in to eliminate the remaining enemies. Be careful not to injure the Military Control Commission personnel."

As the Military Control Commission and its allies engaged in a fierce battle with Japanese spies in the courtyard, a woman in an exquisite kimono appeared in the attic room. It was none other than the ace Japanese spy, Yoshijima Yuko. Her brow furrowed, her eyes filled with resentment and determination. Two sturdy, stern-faced trusted henchmen stood beside her, forming a triangle formation. One held a pistol, warily scanning the rear; the other pulled out a flashlight to illuminate the path ahead.

"Baga! How did they find this place?" Yoshijima Yuko cursed softly, her voice soft but full of venom. She turned quickly and walked briskly to the altar in the corner of the room, where a majestic statue of Guan Yu stood silently.

Yoshijima Yuko took a deep breath, firmly grasped the statue with both hands, and twisted it vigorously. Suddenly, a dull creaking sound echoed. Though quiet, it was remarkably clear in the tense atmosphere. The mirror, originally hanging on the wall, slowly shifted, revealing a dark hole. An underground staircase appeared before her eyes, and the air was filled with the stench of dampness and decay.

"Quick, go this way!" Yoshijima Yuko whispered, stepping into the passage first. Her steps were quick but steady, followed closely by her two trusted subordinates.

After a few steps into the passage, Yoshijima Yuko suddenly stopped and turned to look at the entrance. Her eyes were cold as she quickly scanned the walls of the passage. She soon discovered a hidden groove on the right wall. Embedded in it was an ancient metal disc, covered in strange symbols.

"Cover me," she whispered to her confidant. One of them immediately stood in front of her, holding a pistol, watching the entrance of the passage vigilantly; the other shone a flashlight at Yoshijima Yuko.

Yoshishima Yuko stretched out her right hand, grasped the metal disc, and exerted force. As she moved, the disc slowly rotated, emitting a soft humming sound. Then, a vibration echoed from the entrance to the passage, and the hole they had entered through began to slowly close.

Large slabs of stone pressed against it from above and on both sides, shrinking the gap. A creaking sound echoed through the passage, stirring up a cloud of dust. In a matter of moments, the entrance was sealed tightly, blending seamlessly with the surrounding walls without a trace left.

"Okay, let's go." Yuko Yoshijima dusted off her hands and took the lead again, walking deeper into the passage.

Yoshijima Yuko and her men hurried through the dim passage. The damp ground was covered in mud, and with every step, their shoes were coated in thick mud, making a "puff, puff" sound. Water dripped continuously from the wall, hitting them, and the chill instantly seeped into their bones.

"Team leader, can we really escape from here?" One of the men asked in a trembling voice, sounding a little uneasy.

"Shut up! Follow me if you don't want to die!" Yoshijima Yuko whispered, her tone icy enough to freeze someone to death. She wasn't sure what to do; the passage was intricate and complex, like a maze, but she had to remain calm; she couldn't show any fear in front of her subordinates.

After walking for another ten minutes, a faint light appeared ahead. "It's the exit!" Yoshijima Yuko exclaimed in surprise, and the three of them ran towards the light with all their might.

Finally, they reached the exit of the house. Yoshishima Yuko gently pushed open the secret door, and a breath of fresh air blew in. They had successfully escaped. After a brief tidying up, they left the house and headed for their next backup location...

The scene switches to Lei Tao's side. The Li brothers follow closely behind him. The three of them form a triangle formation and rush towards the main house. Lei Tao lowers his body, using the debris in the yard as cover, while observing the movements of the enemy in the main house, while steadily moving forward.

As he approached the main door, Lei Tao suddenly threw a grenade toward the door and shouted, "Get down!" The grenade exploded inside the house, accompanied by the Japanese spy's screams and the clatter of tables and chairs, and a thick cloud of smoke. Taking advantage of this smoke, Lei Tao rushed into the house first, raising his gun and quickly scanning the surroundings.

A Japanese spy rushed out from the smoke, raised his gun and started shooting. Lei Tao was quick-witted and dodged to the side, and the bullet grazed his clothes. He immediately returned fire, and the two shots accurately hit the Japanese spy's chest, killing him on the spot.

Li Shui Niu and Li Shui Yang followed closely behind, rushing into the house. They worked in perfect harmony, one on the left and the other on the right, leaving no corner untouched. The house was dim and cluttered, filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder, severely obstructing their vision. However, the brothers, relying on their keen intuition honed on the battlefield, quickly searched for the enemy.

Li Shuiniu hunched his waist, the muzzle of his gun moving left and right with his gaze. As he passed a table, he caught a glimpse of movement beneath it. He immediately stopped, lowered his body, gripped the gun tightly with both hands, and without hesitation, pulled the trigger. With a "bang", the bullet pierced the table and hit the Japanese spy's thigh.

The Japanese spy screamed, clutching his hands at his wounds, and struggled to escape. Hearing the noise, Li Shuiyang quickly turned, his foot hooked, and picked up a wooden stick from the ground. Using his years of arm strength and precise throwing skills, he hurled it at the Japanese spy. With a muffled thud, the stick struck the spy's head with pinpoint accuracy. The spy's eyes went dark, and he fell straight to the ground, unconscious.

After defeating this enemy, the two brothers continued to advance. Suddenly, a burst of intense gunfire came from the front. It turned out that Lei Tao was exchanging fire with another Japanese spy. The Japanese spy hid behind a cabinet and kept shooting. Lei Tao could only hide in the corner and wait for an opportunity to fight back.

The Li brothers exchanged a glance, understanding each other. Li Shuiniu, distracting the Japanese spy, fired repeatedly at the cabinet, sending wood chips flying everywhere. The Japanese spy, flustered by the sudden attack, instinctively turned his attention to Li Shuiniu. At that moment, Li Shuyang ducked and swerved around from the side.

Meanwhile, Lei Tao's mind raced, calculating the angle and force. He took a deep breath, flicked his wrist slightly, and pulled the trigger. "Bang!" A crisp gunshot suddenly exploded in the silent space, the bullet shooting out in a strange arc, followed by a shrill "Ah!" as the bullet accurately struck the Japanese spy between the eyebrows. The spy's body jolted violently, his eyes wide open, a look of terror and disbelief still lingering on his face. Then he fell straight back, landing heavily on the ground in a cloud of dust.