The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 338 Lei Tao returns with prosthetic limbs, Xu Keming regains his fighting power

Lei Tao, carrying a suitcase containing a titanium alloy prosthetic arm, walked toward the camp. He noticed a faint smell of gunpowder around the area. It was clear that during the three days Lei Tao had returned to modern times to create the prosthetic arm (the time ratio was 1:4, so Lei Tao had actually been away for almost 12 days), fighting had taken place at the camp. Lei Tao had just reached the gate of the militia camp when Meng Xiaoyu emerged from her tent. Seeing Lei Tao, she dropped her belongings, her eyes reddened, and she ran back to the house, clearly angry that Lei Tao had been away for over ten days without a word.

Lei Tao's heart skipped a beat when he saw this. He knew Meng Xiaoyu was angry because she was worried about him. He quickly put down his suitcase and quickly followed her inside.

"Xiao Yu, please listen to my explanation." Lei Tao said anxiously, with a hint of fatigue and apology in his voice.

Meng Xiaoyu turned her back to him, her shoulders trembling slightly: "You are always like this, leaving without saying a word. Do you know how worried everyone is about you?"

Lei Tao slowly walked to her side and said softly, "I left this time for an important matter. I'm going to find a way to restore Commander Xu's combat effectiveness." As he spoke, he briefly recounted the matter of the titanium alloy mechanical arm prosthesis.

Meng Xiaoyu turned around, tears still in her eyes, but her expression had softened considerably: "Really? You didn't lie to me?"

Lei Tao nodded seriously: "Of course it's real. This prosthetic limb is in the box outside. It will definitely help Commander Xu. By the way, what's going on in this camp? What battle happened before?"

Meng Xiaoyu sniffed and began to narrate, "Not long after you left, Mu Tengcunshu and his men approached, intending to attack us while you were away. Fortunately, Commander Xu noticed what was happening and organized a resistance. The exchange of fire was fierce, and several of our brothers were injured, but we were able to repel Mu Tengcunshu and his gang in the end."

Lei Tao frowned, a trace of anger flashing in his eyes: "Muto Muraki is really a thief who has not given up. Wait until Commander Xu gets his prosthetic limbs, and I will take him down completely."

The two walked out of the house, Lei Tao picked up the suitcase and walked towards Xu Keming's tent. Meng Xiaoyu followed behind, her eyes falling on the suitcase from time to time, her eyes full of curiosity and anticipation.

Arriving in front of Xu Keming's tent, Lei Tao took a deep breath, opened the curtain and walked in. Xu Keming was sitting on the edge of the bed, his face still a little pale, but in good spirits. Seeing Lei Tao come in, his eyes lit up and he struggled to get up.

"Brother Xu, don't worry." Lei Tao hurried forward to support him, "I brought the things." As he said, he opened the suitcase, revealing the titanium alloy mechanical arm prosthesis shining with metallic luster.

Xu Keming stared at the prosthetic limb, his eyes slightly red, and said in a trembling voice: "Brother Lei, thank you for your hard work. You finally got this thing you were looking forward to."

Lei Tao patted his shoulder and said, "Brother Xu, this prosthetic arm was created in a laboratory. It has the world's most advanced biosensors built in. It's almost the same as a real arm. As long as you get used to it for a while, you will definitely be able to return to your peak."

Meng Xiaoyu also came over and looked at the prosthetic limb carefully: "Is this thing really so magical?"

At this time, Xu Keming's trusted subordinate Zheng Cheng also stepped forward to examine the prosthetic limb and said, "Excellent! Captain Xu, how about we try it out?"

Xu Keming shifted his gaze from his prosthetic limb to his confidant, his eyes ablaze with fighting spirit: "That's exactly what I meant!"

Lei Tao said, Brother Xu, let's find a spacious place, I will help you put on the prosthesis and then teach you how to use it.

Xu Keming nodded vigorously: "Okay, thank you for your help."

The four of them arrived at an open area in the camp, where Lei Tao carefully helped Xu Keming fit his prosthetic limb. The joints between the prosthetic limb and the stump fit seamlessly, making it look like a natural part. Lei Tao then patiently explained the procedure and precautions, demonstrating each movement and explaining the corresponding neural signals.

Xu Keming nodded slightly, concentrated, and tried to make a fist. The five fingers of his prosthetic limb slowly closed, the movement so smooth and natural that it was almost unrecognizable as a prosthetic. "This..." Xu Keming was surprised and delighted, his face filled with disbelief.

He then began to move his arm, from simple stretches to rapid punches, the performance of the prosthetic limb amazed everyone present. Meng Xiaoyu's eyes widened, and he muttered, "I never thought this prosthetic limb would be as flexible as the real thing!"

Zheng Cheng rubbed his hands together. "Captain Xu, how about trying some real combat moves?" Xu Keming's lips curled up in a confident smile. He suddenly leaned sideways, miming the motion of dodging an enemy attack. His prosthetic limb flexibly adjusted its position as his body turned, as if he'd never lost his arm. He then quickly squatted, his prosthetic limb firmly planted on the ground, in a tactical defensive stance. Then, he quickly stood up and executed a series of continuous attacking moves, each one precise and powerful.

At this moment, Lei Tao and his companions, along with members of the Military Control Commission's special forces, the "Netherworld" squad, and militiamen, surrounded Xu Keming. Their gazes closely followed Xu Keming's every move, eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation as they watched him try on the miraculous titanium alloy mechanical prosthesis.

Zheng Cheng watched as Xu Keming's titanium alloy mechanical arm prosthesis performed tactical movements as nimble as a real hand. He couldn't wait to pull out an M1911 pistol from his holster, raised it high, and shouted, "Captain Xu, take the gun and try the shooting feel!" After that, he swung his arm and threw the gun in his hand toward Xu Keming. The gun drew an arc in the air and flew straight towards Xu Keming.

Xu Keming's eyes flashed, and without hesitation, he extended his prosthetic limb and steadily caught the pistol flying from the air. The moment he grasped the gun handle, he gently stroked the barrel, the familiar touch bringing with it an indescribable sense of security. Then, he swiftly turned and aimed the gun at an abandoned oil drum not far away, locking onto his target.

"Bang, bang, bang!" Three gunshots rang out in succession, followed by another tactical jump and roll, half-kneeling position with the gun raised, and "bang, bang, bang" three more shots.

Amidst the repeated gunfire, the discarded oil drum shook violently, its body instantly covered with dense bullet holes, and rust and debris fell off. Everyone around was stunned by Xu Keming's smooth and seamless movement. Even the team members who had been skeptical about the prosthetic limb were now filled with shock and surprise.

Meng Xiaoyu covered her mouth, her eyes sparkling with excitement: "It's amazing! This prosthetic arm is exactly like a real arm!"

Xu Keming's trusted subordinates clapped their hands vigorously, their faces beaming with pride: "Captain Xu is awesome! With this prosthetic limb, you have regained your combat effectiveness and can lead us to fight against the Japanese spies again.

Xu Keming stood up, his eyes burning with fighting spirit. He raised his prosthetic limb and looked at the metal arm that seemed to be integrated with his own. A sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Muto Muraki, I let you get away with it last time. This time, I will make you pay with blood!"

Lei Tao stepped forward and patted Xu Keming on the shoulder: "Brother Xu, I'm relieved to see you in this state. Let's discuss how to encircle and suppress this group of bandits who are colluding with Mu Teng Village."

A fierce glint flashed in Xu Keming's eyes. He clenched his prosthetic hand into a fist, and the metal joints made a crisp sound. "These bastards have repeatedly provoked me and gone too far. This time, I will make sure they learn a lesson."