At the same time, he gripped the military saber tightly in his hand, his muscles tensed all over, legs slightly bent, body leaning forward, ready to spring into action.
The other men also held their breath, staring intently at the direction of the bushes with a deadly seriousness.
Suddenly, there was a slight movement in the bushes, yet no person or animal emerged.
This situation put everyone on even higher alert; the boyish-faced man made several hand signals to his companions, then approached the bushes step by step with military saber in hand.
Ten steps—eight steps—six steps—
Swish—
The bushes stirred abruptly once again.
The boyish-faced man didn't pause his step, the military saber in his right hand slowly raised; in a couple of strides, he pressed hard with the tip of his foot, and his body suddenly flew towards the direction of the bushes!
