Chapter 3: A Ray of Hope

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“As an arms dealer, how can I not know the weapons I’m selling?” Xu Gaoxiang firmly refused to admit that he was just itching to try out a pistol, and with a serious air, he selected a handgun.

“Whoa! No wonder this is top-tier technology in the universe—this feel is unbeatable!”

The jet-black metal exuded a slight chill. Its broad frame and exquisitely carved grip marked it as a classic 20-round blowback pistol.

It was priced at exactly ten trading points, much cheaper than modern firearms.

Xu Gaoxiang casually slung the wooden gun case and ammunition over his shoulder, loaded a full magazine, and fondly began handling the pistol.

“What should I shoot at?”

With a lethal weapon in hand, he felt restless without firing at something. Looking around, he saw no suitable targets.

Since all there was were trees and rocks, he thought he might as well shoot a tree. Raising the pistol, he aimed at a nearby hillside.

And just with that casual aim, the situation abruptly changed.

By sheer luck, Xu Gaoxiang’s aim was directly toward the direction where Xiao Ze was hiding.

“I’ve been spotted!”

Over a hundred meters away, Xiao Ze saw Xu Gaoxiang suddenly aiming at him. Thinking he had been discovered, he instinctively rolled to dodge and raised his gun to return fire.

Luckily, Xiao Ze’s hurried shot missed, sparing Xu Gaoxiang’s life.

“Bang…”

A gunshot rang out; the bullet hit a branch beside Xu Gaoxiang, splintering wood chips that stung his face painfully.

“Damn it...!” Xu Gaoxiang cursed in terror, trembling all over, sweat pouring down his forehead.

Seeing the yellow figure emerge and hearing the unmistakable gunshots, combined with his suspicion that he had ended up in World War II, Xu Gaoxiang knew full well he had run into Japanese soldiers.

On the other side, two Japanese soldiers were cursing loudly.

“Baka! That idiot Xiao Ze got spotted! Mingjing, pursue him quickly!”

The lead soldier dropped his cover and aimed at Xu Gaoxiang’s legs.

“Ah!”

Xu Gaoxiang stumbled suddenly as he turned to run, shouting in pain.

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Seeing Japanese soldiers behind him, Xu Gaoxiang ignored his injury, gritted his teeth, and forced himself into the forest despite the searing pain in his leg.

The three Japanese soldiers regrouped and gave chase. They were puzzled that there was no blood trail, even though they were certain they had hit him.

“Hah! He won’t get far!”

The leader only shot a glare at Xiao Ze before leading the pursuit with the other two.

“Ha… ha… cough! Bang! Bang!”

Xu Gaoxiang panted heavily as dense branches lashed his body and face. Soon, he was a mess—his clothes torn and stained with brambles, his face and hands covered in red scratches.

“Bang… bang…”

Gunshots from behind, coupled with Japanese shouts growing nearer, forced him to sprint with all his might. The pistol in his hand was now useless.

Neither side realized that the gunfire had already drawn attention from another group.

Not far in the woods, six or seven soldiers were covertly moving forward, presumably scouting the area.

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