Chapter 4: Born to Kill (Part II)
The next morning, most of the people woke up early in the morning, only He Huai and Tiger (i.e., the fake Jamal) were still asleep.
He Huai is because his body is weak and old, so although he didn't work more than others yesterday, he was still too tired to get up.
Tiger, on the other hand, got up in the early hours of the morning to conspire with Daniel, resulting in less sleep for a while; And because the two conspired and reached an agreement to "form an alliance", he slept very soundly after falling asleep again.
Seeing that the two didn't get up, Ran Xiangtian didn't say much, he simply asked Quint, who was in charge of the last shift, to go to sleep too, and let the people who had woken up move freely, until two hours later, when the sun had fully risen, and the time was about eight o'clock in the morning, he woke everyone up and gathered.
At this time, the other seven seemed to have assumed that Ran Xiangtian was the leader of this small team, at least on the surface, everyone was used to listening to him give orders.
"Everyone, although I came over safely yesterday, I will say bluntly that there are still many problems that have not been solved...... Ran Xiangtian opened with such a sentence, first showing off a lot of his professional knowledge, and then put forward a suggestion - to change the camping location.
Where to go? In fact, he doesn't know now, but the goal is clear, that is, to find a place not too far from the water source.
This is undoubtedly the right thing to do, because it is difficult to sustain these eight people with only the mineral water found in the drop boxes; Yesterday was their first day in the jungle, so they were all in good shape, and they could tolerate even a little less water and only one meal, but as they stayed here longer, the need for water and food soon became more urgent.
As a well-known wilderness survival expert, Ran Xiangtian knows this very well; He knows very well what physical and psychological changes can occur in a person who is hungry and thirsty, and how quickly those changes can have a devastating impact on the individual and the team. So he had to fix these basic problems before things went bad.
Some people may wonder, why did Ran Xiangtian lead this team so dedicatedly? If he had acted alone, it would have been easier, and the resources he found would have been his own.
It is true that it is a fact, and Ran Xiangtian has indeed considered that plan, but it is not his best choice, it can only be regarded as a "backup plan".
A person naturally has the benefits of being a person, but there are also corresponding risks: for example, not being able to ask others for help when encountering an accident; Another example is that no one keeps vigil when sleeping, and you can only rely on the alarm device, which leads to a lot of psychological pressure and cannot sleep steadily; The most important thing is that now Ran Xiangtian still doesn't know what this "survival game" is all about, who it is and for what purpose...... Caught yourself? How can I escape? What are the risks of escaping? At what cost?
With all of these factors in mind, it's important to stay with the team until the mysteries are resolved; After all...... Seven people are equivalent to seven cannon fodder, and because of their existence, many actions have a tolerance rate, and Ran Xiangtian only needs to ensure that when something "goes wrong", it is not himself who is sacrificed.
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The discussion didn't last long, and it only took Ran Xiangtian ten minutes to convince everyone.
Then, they packed up, took the supplies they had, and set off.
Today, they did not act in groups for the time being, because they decided to change camps, and everyone walked together, so there was no need to "turn back and rendezvous" and waste physical strength.
After walking for more than an hour, the eight of them came to the farthest point that Tiger and Kunny had traveled yesterday.
There are two reasons why they chose the route that these two men have taken: first, the distance they explored yesterday was the shortest, and they came back the latest only because Tiger had spent a lot of time making traps for wild boar traps and lying in ambush for a long time, so if they went in their direction, they would soon be able to enter an unexplored area.
Second, since it is clear that an uncaught wild boar has appeared near the area, it can be used as a clue to follow the traces left by the animal, and if not find a water source, at least the animal can be found......
"There are traps...... "Daniel muttered in a noncommittal tone when the trap Tiger had dug yesterday came into view.
Tiger immediately replied in an angry tone, "What do you mean? Do you think I'm lying? β
Daniel shrugged, glanced at Tiger disdainfully, and didn't reply.
Tiger suddenly made a furious look, and grabbed Daniel's collar when he went up: "You made it clear to me, what do you mean?" β
The acting skills of these two are quite realistic, but even if they can fool others, they can't fool Yan Wuxian.
Yan Wuxian knew that they were deliberately acting for everyone to see, the more people who colluded together in secret, the more they had to make others think that they had a bad relationship, so that they would not be suspected.
"Okay, okay, don't do this, everyone give way." A few seconds later, it was Ran who came up to the sky to dissuade the two.
It is said that this kind of peacemaker role is more suitable for He Huai, but because he was almost pushed to the fire by Tiger last night, He Huai now does not dare to approach the other party at all.
And the rest of them, after seeing the trap, the first thought that popped into their minds was: "So what Jamal said is actually true?" Did Kunny really do nothing to help Jamal catch the boar, and then deliberately put on a bullied appearance when he returned to camp to mislead everyone? β
Of course, none of them said this question, but just muttered silently in their hearts......
After a while, the quarrel between Tiger and Daniel stopped, and the two were just posturing, and they didn't plan to really make trouble, so they hurried down when they saw the steps.
After persuading them, Ran Xiangtian once again used his expertise as an expert, first pointed out the faults of a few traps made by Tiger in the past, and then found the traces left by the wild boar and began to lead everyone to track them.
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They walked for another half hour, during which they found two drop boxes, the first containing three cans, two packets of chocolate and a packet of salt, and the second containing an iron hanging pot, three thickened marching kettles, and a long-handled spoon.
The utensils and processed food boosted everyone's morale, and the fatigue of the morning's jungle trek seemed to have been relieved.
Finally, as it was close to noon, the clear sound of water reached everyone's ears. They quickened their pace and pushed through the dense forest, and a small river more than five meters wide and about knee-deep came into view.
The moment she saw the river, Kunny was the first to rush over with a cheer, not to drink water, but to wash her face......
"Don't forget that this water can't be drunk, it can only be used for washing." Seeing this, Ran Xiangtian raised his voice and reminded the other party.
He had already told everyone on the way to this pointβthe water in the wild could not be drunk until it was absolutely necessary.
Although we can often see in "Journey to the West" the immortal operation of the four masters and apprentices "scooping up water from the river with a purple gold bowl and sending it to their mouths", please remember that people are really immortals, or they are the reincarnation of immortals.
If a normal person does this, then eighty percent of them will have an accident......
The untreated wild water is full of bacteria and parasites, and there are many impurities visible to the naked eye, and many animals can excrete in the river...... Drinking this kind of raw water directly is considered light, and the serious point is acute gastroenteritis, parasitic diseases, cholera, etc. In the wild, if you get sick, you can easily die of sudden illness due to lack of antibiotics and poor hygiene.
Of course, even if Ran Xiangtian doesn't say it, several of the other seven people know it.
Regardless, finding a water source was a blast for everyone, especially the two ladies, who undoubtedly had a more urgent need for cleanliness than the scruffy men.
In this way, the people stayed by the river for a while, and then moved to a clearing a little distance from the river, and began to set up camp and make a fire for cooking.
They now have pots, they have a lot more things to do, and their food hygiene is safer.
The water source is no longer a problem, except for the pots and kettles that they picked up today, they did not throw away the mineral water bottles that were empty yesterday, and they can all be used to store water; In addition, they carried all the tools and weapons found in the supply crates, as well as the roasted and wrapped wild boar.
It is said that "each of the six men takes a few things on the road", but in fact, it is Yan Wuxian who bears the most weight, after all, he is a "capable person", and those who can work hard...... He didn't mind, because he had unlimited stamina.
The noon meal was even more sumptuous than yesterday, the soup made from canned fish and the wild boar meat sprinkled with salt and re-roasted were all made by Mel, a professional chef, which was no longer survival, more like a picnic.
Just when the eight people were happily eating this game, they suddenly ......
Buzz β
The loud buzz sounded in the air again.
With a new round of airdrops, the electronic sound without any emotion began to broadcast again: [DAY2, Polar Bear 35, Cold Weapon 25, Hot Weapon 15, Auxiliary Tools and Consumables 25, Start Airdrop]
"What?"
"Polar bears? Did I hear me right? β
"Hey...... This endangered species, which is strictly forbidden to be smuggled, can actually get thirty-five? β
While the others were still surprised by the content of the broadcast, Yan Wuxian read in his heart very calmly: "Will you come here the next day...... According to this trend, it is time to release the dinosaurs tomorrow......"
"Everyone! Calm down. After a few seconds, Ran Xiangtian raised his voice and attracted everyone's attention, "Even if this broadcast is true, there is nothing to be afraid of." He paused and continued, "Of the thirty wild boars that were dropped yesterday, the eight of us only encountered two, which shows that the area of this airdrop is very large...... Today, there are only five more polar bears than wild boars, and unless we deliberately look for them, the probability of encountering them will not be very high. Taking a step back, today's airdrop also contains twenty-five hot weapons, and as long as we can find one of them, it will be enough to protect ourselves in front of the bear. β
"Makes sense." Kunny nodded at this time, and cast a flattering glance at Yan Wuxian, "Besides, we still have a capable person here." β
That being said, but ...... Ran Xiangtian himself didn't believe what he said.
Ran Xiangtian, a professional, how could he not know what a terrible predator a polar bear is, compared to a polar bear, a wild boar is like a Chihuahua-like existence.
Polar bears are not only the largest land carnivores, but also one of the very few bears that will actively attack humans. With a weight of nearly 800 kilograms, teeth and claws that can tear bones and even metal products, and a 100-meter sprint speed that surpasses that of a human Olympic champion, it is difficult for humans to compete with.
Even those who are capable can hardly survive the attacks of adult polar bears before they reach a certain level of strength; If you are an ordinary person without abilities or weapons, you will almost be dead when attacked.
These things...... Ran Xiangtian understood, but he chose to report the good news instead of the bad news, because he felt that there was no need to make these people panic, lest someone make something wrong.
As long as everyone still maintains calm and order, and supports his leadership, after finding the "hot weapon" for a while, he can logically make priority distribution.
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Forty minutes later, after everyone had finished their lunch, they took a short rest and began to explore again.
Now that there are new, long-term camps, most people's mindsets have changed and they are more enthusiastic about finding supplies.
In order to increase the scope of exploration as much as possible, Ran Xiangtian arranged a very bold detachment method this time: Kunny, Mel and Quint stayed to guard the camp, and the remaining five people, except for Daniel and He Huai who acted together, Ran Xiangtian himself, Tiger and Yan Wuxian each walked all the way.
It makes sense: the two women themselves can't help carry much and slow down their exploration, so it's better for them to stay at the camp, and considering that the camp itself can also be attacked by animals, they have to leave another male as insurance.
Tiger must have been the first to be ruled out, and after yesterday's events, it was obviously inappropriate for him to stay alone with the two women; Daniel is a good choice, but Ran Xiangtian thought about it, if Daniel is allowed to stay, He Huai will become a problem again...... Because He Huai is a waste in Ran Xiangtian's eyes, someone needs to take him with him, and Quint is still a half-grown child, so I'm afraid I can't take him, so let Daniel take it. Quint stayed in the camp to protect the two girls, and everyone was more at ease with him after seeing his performance for a day and a half.
As for Ran Xiangtian himself, Tiger, and Yan Wuxian, they are all characters who can take charge of themselves, and they are naturally the most efficient to go all the way.
Everyone had no opinion on this arrangement, so at about one o'clock in the afternoon, five people divided into four teams marched in four directions.
At this time, no one thought that by the time dinner was reached that night, only half of the people in the camp would be left......