Republican Era Cavalry.

Summary

In a bustling street scene, Zhang Ai Guo visits a pharmacy seeking rare medicines, revealing a dark undercurrent of violence and exploitation. After a chilling encounter, he kills the shop owner and his partner, robbing them of valuable items. The narrative explores themes of revenge against Japanese occupiers, contrasting the stark literacy rates between Japan and China during the Republican Era. As chaos ensues from his actions, Zhang Ai Guo blends into the crowd, embodying the cycle of violence and resistance. The chapter ends with a sense of impending turmoil, highlighting the struggle between oppressors and the oppressed.

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