Chapter 4: The Little Hero Returns

  The devils have been active more frequently these days, I don't know what new actions they will take. Zhang Yun Tian couldn't help but think that without a radio station, it would be impossible to communicate with the Party Central Committee. Many situations cannot be reflected in real-time, and if this continues, we will suffer greatly. But now it is not possible to discuss with other personnel.

  Yan Jufan finally turned to the mountain top where he could see the village after resting twice, and soon he would be home. He didn't know what those familiar yet strange family members were doing. But wouldn't the devils catch him if he walked in himself? Yan Jufan thought for a while and decided to be cautious, slowly going around from the side of the mountain.

  Kuai Shi Village is being rebuilt with great enthusiasm, people's hatred for the enemy has turned into strength. The whole village has probably never been so lively since its establishment, a large amount of wood from outside the mountain is being rolled down from the top, several laborers are shouting slogans, piling up stone materials on the foundation; people are shouting slogans, working with relish.

  Even several little companions were busy, either piling up yellow mud on the ground or helping adults pull out tree bark. A little girl far away was stirring something at the edge of a steaming stove.

  Yan Ju Fan looked from afar, his heart finally felt a bit more at ease. If the devils were really here, they wouldn't have such a big commotion. He put down his guard and walked towards the village. Suddenly, not far away, a figure flashed by, seemingly someone was on the tree in front. Yan Ju Fan's heart immediately tightened up. Devils? He slowly took his gun from behind his back, walking quietly over. Indeed, there was a figure flashing on the tree, Yan Ju Fan raised his gun. Fortunately, this person wasn't a devil. It turned out to be a teenager sitting on a branch, gazing into the distance.

  "Kuai Shui Chong?" Yan Jufan called out in a low voice, "Ah," the person on the tree was startled and almost fell off. "Jufan Ge, you're back?" Kuai Shui Chong excitedly jumped down from the tree. "Slow down, be careful not to break your leg... what are you doing standing guard here, not even watching your back? If the devils sneak up..." Yan Jufan said, tapping Kuai Shui Chong's head.

  "Ouch, it hurts so much! I didn't let the whistle go for nothing. Hehe, by the way, your dad and brother were worried to death. Rain even cried!" said the sleepy bug triumphantly.

  "Alright, I'll head back to the village first. Be careful up there and keep an eye out around you, the devils won't necessarily come from the front." Yan Jufan instructed before turning around and heading towards the village. Piao Shui Chong made a face at his back and quickly climbed up.

  "Brother Jufan is back..." As soon as a sharp-eyed child shouted, the villagers immediately put down what they were doing and gathered around Jufan. "Jufan, Jufan, are you okay?"

  "How did you get your hands on a gun?"

  "What's wrong with your foot?"

  The villagers were chattering and gossiping, Yan Jufan looked around with a big head, this was Fourth Aunt, that should be the father of the sleepy insect, this one was Uncle Neighbor, and the one holding my arm tightly was "Yu Nong"? Yu Nong was crying and tightly grasping Jufan's hand, her big eyes streaming with tears like a waterfall, shedding strings of pearls.

  The people around fell silent, staring at Yan Jufan and Yu Nong. Yu Nong's face turned red, but his hand refused to let go. Yan Jufan gently hugged Yu Nong, "Don't cry, I haven't lost anything, look, it's a rifle, not a shotgun." As he spoke, Yan Jufan proudly held up the rifle towards the surrounding people, who admired and closely followed the rifle in his hand with their eyes.

  The people outside dispersed, and several men surrounded Yan Xi Wu as he walked in. Yan Xi Wu gazed at his son, and couldn't help but feel grateful that his son had returned safely. The villagers didn't know much about the brutality of the Japanese devils, but he knew clearly - every year, he would take goods to sell in the outside towns several times. He had witnessed the massacres by the Japanese devils with his own eyes more than once. Today, his son was leading a group of Japanese devils on a wild goose chase, which was like walking on the edge of a knife - if they hadn't lost their lives, it must have been thanks to the protection of their ancestors.

  "Go over there and ask Aunt Zhang to wash it for you, Yu Nong will get some food ready." Yan Xi Wu patted Jufan's shoulder, his eyes showing a hint of concern. Next to him, Yan Xi Wen couldn't help but pat Jufan's shoulder heavily, "Good kid, you've brought honor to the Yan family!"

  Yan Xi Wu fiddled with the Type 38 rifle, his expression serious as he said: "Look at this gun, I'm afraid the devils won't be so easy to deal with. Most of us are used to chopping knives and throwing darts, and even if we have a few guns, they're just water polo balls. It seems like we need to think of a way. The devils didn't get an advantage this time, but next time... We won't be so lucky."

  Yan Xiuwen nodded vigorously and said, "Let's think of a way to get some quick guns. Otherwise, we'll just be beaten without being able to fight back. Old Zhang, can you guys get us some military supplies?" He glanced at Zhang Yun Tian who was smiling beside him.

  "Alright, let's wait for the martial arts team to return and discuss it with Comrade Leader. Brother Xiuwu can set up a village militia organization. We'll come and train them." Zhang Yun Tian said with a smile. Zhang Yun Tian was excited in his heart, finally going to break through the situation. The mountainous terrain here is complex, rich in resources, and the people are also fierce and untamed. If we can establish a base here, it will definitely pose a strong threat to the Huai Shi railway artery not far away. At that time, the devils' days will be difficult.

  A commotion arose beside him. Zhang Yun Tian looked back. Yan Ju Fan was surrounded by a group of village children, excitedly telling the story of his encounter with the devils, speaking so fast that his words were tumbling out, gesticulating wildly, and when he reached the thrilling part, the crowd let out a collective gasp. Zhang Yun Tian smiled strangely, this kid is quite something, not only brave and clever, but also a talented propagandist.

  Next to Yan Jufan and his little friends were chatting, their eyes scanned Zhang Yun Tian, and they found his smile strange, and couldn't help but feel a chill. This guy is thinking of messing with me, right? Damn it, damn it. Forget it, I'll think about it later. "Where was I?" Yan Jufan turned back to continue chatting with his friends. Yan Yunnong didn't say anything, just staring at him with wide eyes, and Yan Jufan's heart felt a wave of emotion. He leaned in closer to her side.

  When he came to this world, Yan Jufan didn't feel much strangeness. The same people, the same language, even the 38th big gun was the same as in the original world. If it wasn't for knowing from memory that the political landscape of this world was different, it would be almost like being in the original world. However, those damn Japanese devils are still lurking around, bullying us again. Let's see how you'll deal with us!!!

  Yan Ju Fan was holding a big bowl and eating stewed leopard meat while gesturing with other children, gradually having an idea in his mind. If he could turn the village children into his own followers, it would be much more convenient to do things later on.

  "Does every Japanese soldier have a quick-shooting gun?" asked Li Fei, the son of the village blacksmith.

  "Yes, every devil has a quick gun, much stronger than the crude guns we use, with a longer range and greater power. Each devil also carries explosives on their waist, more powerful than our homemade cannons used to blow up dog heads." Yan Jufan continued to say.

  "Ah, it's so fierce! Can we beat them?" Li Fei asked.

  "We mountain people have never been afraid of anyone, whether it's a bear or a leopard, haven't they all become our meat?" Yan Jufan said.

  Many weapons didn't even dare to tell their companions, lest they scare them off. The devils had not only rifles and hand grenades, but also machine guns, mortars, and rocket launchers. These situations will be told to Dad later, so as not to suffer losses themselves.

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