The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 191 True or False "Ghost Assassin": Defeat the Bandit Crisis

Lei Tao had an idea, so he shouted back, "Friend, we respect the reputation of the 'Ghost Assassin' and we are also fighting the Japanese. We meet today, so we should join hands. Why make things difficult?"

The bandit leader was stunned after hearing this. He had expected the other party to be scared, but he didn't expect them to be so calm. But he refused to give in and shouted, "Stop talking nonsense! Don't even think about leaving if you don't hand over your things!"

While dealing with the bandit leader, Lei Tao observed the surrounding terrain and the distribution of bandits. He found that the hillside on the right was steep and the defense was weak, so he decided to delay and wait for an opportunity to break out.

So, he continued, "We were on a mission in a hurry, so we don't have much food or weapons. But we know there's a secret enemy base nearby with abundant supplies. If we join forces to take it down, all the spoils will belong to you all. What do you think?"

The bandit leader was a little shaken after hearing this and discussed with his confidants. Lei Tao took the opportunity to send the action signal to the team members again. The team members nodded slightly, grasped the weapons hidden behind the bushes, and were ready to fight at any time.

At this time, the bandits on the mountain were still arguing, while Lei Tao's side was fully prepared. The atmosphere became increasingly tense, and the showdown between the real and fake "Ghost Assassin" was about to break out.

At this moment, Lei Tao accidentally saw a familiar bandit leader sticking his head out from the mountainside to observe, and thought to himself: "So it's this fake "Li Kui". Last time he failed to kidnap a Japanese pilot, and now he wants to kidnap me. Damn it! This time he's directly using the name of fighting the Japanese to rob people on the road...

Lei Tao continued to negotiate with the bandit leader calmly, and at the same time secretly winked at the two team members beside him, asking them to go back to the flank of the right hillside, prepare to launch a surprise attack from the weak defense point, and capture the bandits in one fell swoop.

After receiving the order, the two team members began to move slowly and cautiously. They crouched down, using the cover of the bushes as a backdrop, and like two lurking cheetahs, they crept toward their target location. Their movements were light and agile, trying to make as little noise as possible to avoid attracting the bandits' attention. As they advanced, they paused periodically to survey their surroundings, ensuring their movements remained undetected.

Lei Tao continued his conversation with the bandit leader, deliberately raising his voice as he discussed the plan to attack the Japanese stronghold, trying to distract the bandits. His voice was loud and confident, but his eyes were always paying attention to the progress of the two team members and the movements of the bandits.

After the two team members circled back to their position, they took cover behind a large rock on the flank of the hillside, awaiting Lei Tao's next command. At this moment, Lei Tao, with a subtle gesture, signaled the entire team to prepare for the attack. The team members adjusted their breathing, gripped their weapons, and focused their gazes on their respective targets.

At Lei Tao's command, the two flanking members launched their attack. They swiftly leaped from behind a boulder, daggers dangling from their lips. Their movements were nimble and agile, like ghosts in the night, silently moving behind the two bandits on guard. Their footsteps were so light they made no sound, each step precisely placed on the ground where it would least make a sound. Using the surroundings as a shield, they slowly approached the unsuspecting bandits.

When the distance was right, the two men attacked almost simultaneously, their hands reaching out like lightning. One hand covered the bandit's mouth to prevent him from making any sound, and the other hand, holding the dagger, quickly and accurately cut across the bandit's throat. The whole action was done in one go, clean and neat. The bandit didn't even have time to struggle before he was subdued and fell softly to the ground. After getting rid of the sentry, one of the team members sent a signal to Lei Tao and others at the foot of the mountain.

At the same time, Lei Tao and the other team members launched a frontal charge. Lei Tao, weapon in hand, adopted a low-profile approach, closing in on the bandits with speed and agility. As he fired, he used the surrounding terrain for cover, constantly shifting his position to make it difficult for the bandits to aim. The other team members followed suit, coordinating their crossfire and launching a repressive attack on the bandits.

The bandits were stunned by the sudden attack and immediately fell into chaos. They fled in all directions, some trying to find cover to fight back, while others were so scared that they dropped their weapons and fled.

Lei Tao took the opportunity to lead his team to rush to the core position of the bandits. His eyes revealed determination and courage. When he approached the bandit leader, he rushed forward, put his gun to the bandit leader's head, and shouted: "Stop it!"

Seeing their leader was subdued, the bandits dropped their weapons and dared not move. Lei Tao said to the bandit leader, "Do you still remember me? Why did you choose to rob under my name when you could have robbed someone else's name?"