Chapter 142: The Scariest Scene (1/2)
Chapter 142: The Scariest Scene
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
Fang Zhengzhi had never liked to waste things.
He always felt that even something as small as a nail would have its use. If he had just thrown a few nails into the bush, that would have been too stingy.
He remembered a classic example recorded in the annals of history.
Han Xin seeked protection in Xiang Yu's army.
Once, Xiang Yu had set up an ambush for the Qin Army. They planned to trap the Qin Army in the mountain pass and attack with fire.
The difference was that Xiang Yu proposed to use fire arrows only whereas Han Xin suggested pouring oil before using the flaming arrows.
In the end, the difference in damage dealt was clear.
Throwing nails was the same idea. If it was in the bush, one should use green. If it was in the sand, one should use yellow. If it was at night, one should use black...
Else, it would be a waste.
Yan Xiu looked at the colorful nails in Fang Zhengzhi's hands. Then, he turned back and saw a pale glow on the floor.
”You want to try too?”
”Mm.”
”If you want to throw nails on the road, the best way is to throw a few on the path for them to see. Then, this some into the bushes by the roadside...”
”Ok!” Yan Xiu's eyes glimmered as he learnt.
Fang Zhengzhi smiled. He was quite the guru in setting up traps using nails. He had been setting up such traps for over eight years.
Having done his research and experimentation for over eight years, he was extremely professional.
Then, Fang Zhengzhi taught Yan Xiu some other traps. For example. How to use the distance between two trees to block the view of the enemy. Another example was how to place a rock to make the opponent take a longer route unconsciously.
Of course...
All of these were for a purpose.
That was to enhance the effectiveness of the nails.
...
Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu did not hurry along. They did not even seem to realize the immense danger they were in. Yan Xiu was listening intently as Fang Zhengzhi continued to describe his techniques in excruciating detail.
He had always been the one to educate Fang Zhengzhi about cultivation. This time however, Fang Zhengzhi was teaching him and this was quite an emotional moment...
Not long after Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu left.
Lu Yusheng arrived too, infuriated by the previous incident. Then, he saw the nails thrown in the middle of the road by Yan Xiu.
”Again? I'm not falling for that again!” Lu Yusheng snorted, then turned to shout at the group of youths, ”Open your eyes wider and see the nails on the roads you fools!”
After finishing, Lu Yusheng turned to the bush by the roadside.
Then...
Nothing happened.
Lu Yusheng relaxed. He felt that this was his time for redemption after the humiliation previously. He turned to the youths behind him, wanting to let them know how smart he was.
”Follow me! Walk faster, I must kill Fang Zhengzhi today!”
Soon after...
”Ouch, f*ck... f*ck... f*ck... f*ck me!” Lu Yusheng's screams rang out once again. His face was comforted, ”Fang Zhengzhi, I will not let you off!”
...
Fang Zhengzhi was introducing Yan Xiu to more trap setting knowledge when he heard the screams behind him. He felt like he was wronged.
Those nails were placed by Yan Xiu.
However, Yan Xiu didn't think that Lu Yusheng was scolding the wrong person.
Afterall, Fang Zhengzhi was the one who had brought the nails. He was just in charge of throwing them.
The two innocent and pure people looked at each other, then, they nodded at each other innocently. Fang Zhengzhi meant 'not bad'.
Yan Xiu meant, ”well done.”
Since they had very little nails left, Fang Zhengzhi decided to teach Yan Xiu some methods of improvising.
For example: What kind of branch can be turned into a wooden spear the most easily. The more important aspect here was where the spear must be hidden in order to shoot prey more accurately.
These were all knowledge he gained from hunting. However,the only difference was that Fang Zhengzhi experienced was a slight increase in his accuracy and lethality.
Yan Xiu listened intently. Then, Fang Zhengzhi began to demonstrate.
Afterwards, Fang Zhengzhi asked Yan Xiu to try it out himself.
New knowledge would always capture attention and rouse curiosity. As someone from the city, Yan Xiu knew extremely little about the jungle.
As such, Yan Xiu began trying out enthusiastically.
Before long...
The road was filled with all kinds of traps. There were over 30 unique traps along that path alone.
...
Lu Yusheng finally gave up the idea of pursuing. Firstly, he had been met with too many set backs, but, more importantly, this was a parallel dimension.
Every parallel dimension was a complete world.
It had the four seasons, flora and fauna, mountains and rivers, unknown life forms...
Anything that was unknown had the potential to be dangerous. Lu Yusheng felt this keenly and decided to manage his risks more conservatively.
An unlucky youth dressed in black was pushed to the front. He was one of the top talents in the world. At the tender age of 22, he was at the peak of the Star Conglomerate State. He was ranked 89th on the Rising Dragon Roll. Whilst his ranking was not high, he was still ranked on it.
By being pushed to the front, it did not mean that he wasn't a talent.
He just wasn't a disciple of the 13 Constabularies.
As such, he was relegated to the front...
It may seem tyrannical, but this was the cold truth of the world.
...
Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu walked side by side in the forest. They knew that Lu Yusheng and the others were behind them because they heard a noise after some time.
This voice was loud and pitiful. It was difficult not to hear it.