In this world, there are a large number of insects and beasts. , qb(5), c0M//But compared to ordinary bugs, their number is simply the difference between a drop of water and the sea. The most basic characteristics of reproduction among organisms determine the rarity of this absolutely powerful species. After all, food controls the reproduction of living things. Without enough food, no matter how adaptable you are, you can even eat garbage. But the final result can only be to accept the fate of starvation.

When even the garbage is eaten, what else can you eat? Insects and beasts are not unremarkably adaptable, which also determines their main food on insects and other organisms. In this sense, they are definitely far less abundant than herbivorous insects.

Therefore, using the internal ligaments of insects and beasts as ejection devices can only be done in a small way. If you want to produce it in large quantities, I'm afraid it won't be enough to kill all the insects and beasts around the entire group. What's more, these few insects and beasts, Tianxiang has other other uses.

So, it is necessary to look for another substance that has the same function.

Plants in the dark world have very few leaves. The thick and well-developed ground stem is the foundation of their survival. Therefore, its tenacity is obviously much stronger than that of prehistoric plants recorded in ancient books. And, in terms of its root system, it has also reached a terrifyingly developed level. The base where the ethnic group lives is nearly 100 meters underground. However, it is also in such places that thick plant rhizomes can be seen digging densely into the ground from the soil. This can be seen from the exposed cracks in the wall of the small staircase that was previously discovered.

Plants that lose sunlight can only sacrifice their leaves to use their strong roots and ground stems to harvest the little nutrients. Although such a way of survival is difficult. However, they still have to live. Still in their own way. Stubbornly on the list of the few remaining creatures on Earth, he has earned himself an extremely fortunate and incomparably narrow position.

Vines, of course, also belong to plants. Compared to normal trees, the vine field grows rather weirdly. They retain their softness and grow creeping around the ground. From each node, many tiny roots are carved into the soil, and in this way, they expand their territory. Having completely lost their leaves, they have no worries about the source of nutrients. They have roots. Far more roots than any other plant. They also don't need fruits and seeds to continue to reproduce. As long as a broken vine has a chance to be covered by the soil for a certain period of time, it means that they have a chance to survive. Powerful biological functions encourage them to grow new roots from the fractures. Spreading, giving birth to a new flora. They. It may be possible to replace the position of the ligament of the worm.

Peeled off the bark of the trees, the vines that were entwined together, and the soft roots of the plants、、、、、、 all these were things that the clansmen had collected according to Tianxiang's orders. It is also an object that appears to be able to be used as a crossbow ejection device under the current circumstances.

However, to the disappointment of the young patriarch, none of the land and things met his requirements. These things are tough and quite strong, but the problem is that these properties can only be maintained if they are large enough. Once it is split into a thin strip on a single crossbow, it will either break with a single pull, or it will be soft. There is no elasticity at all.

Apparently. This road is not working.

"Could it be that the steel wire and the worm ligament are the only thing that can solve the problem?" Tianxiang didn't ask himself this in his heart once, but he always got the same answer again and again. "That doesn't work. Think about it another way! If you look at one thing from a different perspective, you may be able to achieve some other unexpected results. ”

This is the "empathy" that was once highly respected by the ancients. Using this method, Tianxiang was surprised to find that he had actually obtained an unplanned harvest.

"These things can't be cut and used as tiny crossbow strings, then, if they are used as they are. What will happen? "A huge crossbow, a wrath big enough to be used as a catapult device, isn't it some delusion?

Tianxiang tried to keep the fresh bark cut into strips and carefully dried on the vines cut from it. Tightly wound together, you can get some rope with a certain stretching ability. This kind of stuff is sturdy. A rattan rope two fingers wide, even if several people desperately pull to both sides at the same time, they can only widen the gap in it, but it can't be broken at all. What's more interesting is that the rattan rope after letting go seems to have the characteristics of the ligaments of insects and beasts. It quickly retracts back to its original position, and the gaps between the tiny rattans that make up the rope become tighter as a result. On a three-story abandoned building less than twenty meters from the library, hunters were nervously and carefully adjusting a newly built wooden giant crossbow according to the young patriarch's wishes. It was the result of two days of hard work. The thick and heavy wooden blocks served as crossbow bodies and crossbow carriages. A rope with a curved iron top was firmly attached to the crossbow with both ends, and a rattan rope as thin as a wrist was horizontally hung in it. In the recess directly in front of it, a thick wooden strip about several meters long with a heavy and sharp steel arrow cluster had been set at the tip.

That's what the arrow is. A frighteningly large arrow. A set of improvised pulleys suspended from a concrete roof acts as a twister. The "principle of leverage" in the books of the ancients once again played its practical role in such an environment. As before, the hunters were once again surprised and delighted to see that with this kind of thing, it was easy for only one person to twist the thick rattan rope that a dozen people could pull tightly. "Try it! Shoot an arrow first! Looking at the giant crossbow in front of him with satisfaction, Tianxiang said with a slight smile. I've been busy making this thing for days, and I know exactly how powerful it should be. Just, the actual data. Far more convincing than imagined. In the distance, an abandoned building, about 200 meters away, became the best test object. With Tianxiang's acquiescence, a young hunter pulled a thick rope tied to the buckle under the giant crossbow. The moving crossbow suddenly let go of its grip on the tightly taut straight bowstring, causing it to slam into the tail of the giant arrow from its fixed position with an irrepressible impulse. That kind of powerful ejection power, even if it is the strongest insect beast. I'm afraid it will also be torn in half on the spot. The giant arrows fired hit the target accurately. The arrowhead made of steel had been submerged into the opposite wall. However, it wasn't until the makers happily ran to the target, trying to get a closer look at its power, that they were shocked to discover that it was a concrete wall half a meter thick. The tremendous impact of the bolt had pierced it completely. Only the tip of the arrow at the tip of the arrow peeks out slightly through the wall. At first glance, it looks as if a building was mixed and cast in it when it was built.

As you can imagine. Such a weapon, even if it is used against an adult insect beast, can easily nail it firmly to the ground. "In the nearby windows of abandoned buildings, all of them are equipped with these weapons."

This is undoubtedly the right thing to do. But Tianxiang found that it was really difficult to make it go smoothly. He calculated that there were six abandoned buildings that could play a commanding role in the base. Rid of those remote windows that can't be shot. It can not only control the perimeter of the base, but also form a threatening position for the enemy who may attack the defensive circle of the building. There are as many as twenty-two. If you calculate the ground according to one controller of a giant crossbow, it will take twenty-two people. That's too much for a group of people who only have a few hundred or so people at the moment.

However, it is absolutely necessary to do so. Ensuring the safety of the community is a priority at all times. The point is. I can't let these 20 or so people do nothing every day, just stand there and be a guard and sentinel, right? There is still a lot of unfinished business in hand, and without them, it is equivalent to losing a group of strong labor out of thin air.

"You have to do the most with the least number of people." This is the conclusion that Tianxiang came to after careful consideration. Twenty-two control points, each equipped with four giant crossbows. It is arranged in four main directions. Prepare as many arrows as you can for shooting, and reserve as many as you can. The number of guard sentries sent out each day remains the same, and there are still four people on duty in shifts. It's just that for those strong men who have been selected by themselves, the young patriarch has a new idea. Hunters run fast, and in order to catch up with the insects they hunt, and in order to be able to escape from the mouths of the large number of insects, they have to run, and they have to force themselves to run faster in the cruel environment. Now, however, the young patriarch is forcing them to run as fast as they already have. Because, only by doing this, can you ensure that the food distributed every day is enough to feed yourself. Carrying a basket of coal on the back of the student must be carried back and forth between the mining area and the residential base within the specified time. Carrying a thick piece of wood, it had to be transported from the logging site to the place where the giant crossbow was made in the shortest possible time. Or, go collect more plants and vines, and get them to the woman at the base who is trying to weave rope as fast as possible.

All of these are the training methods that Tianxiang uses to improve the physical strength of his clansmen. Of course, the most fundamental reason is for the safety of the community. The location between the abandoned buildings where the giant crossbows are placed is generally about 300 meters away from the base. It usually takes a few seconds from the discovery of the enemy to the sound of the alarm. If the clansmen can arrive at the attack positions within a few minutes after receiving the alert, then they will gain the most precious time for the organization of the entire clan's defense forces.

What's more, Tianxiang also has an extremely effective thing in his hand besides the giant crossbow and firearms. (Fastest update ap.) cn)

Anesthetic herb. Since the anesthetic was made, Tianxiang has begun a series of experiments on this thing of great significance. It was found that all bugs used in the experiment, without exception, were anesthetized by it. Moreover, the dosage and effect are quite good. However, this anesthetic grass, which is clearly different from other plants, does not have a wide range of growth. Combined with the amount collected for the first time, only a little more than four pots of anesthetic were obtained.

Of course, you can't let go of something useful. After transplanting a batch of anesthetic grass in a suitable location, Tianxiang's mind immediately shifted to how to use it. The smell of anesthetic is quite strong. Its effect Tianxiang himself has also experienced. If you want to use it directly, you can't use it directly. In that case, I am afraid that before the anesthetized object can take effect, the user himself will be drunk first. Therefore. After much consideration, Tianxiang finally decided to use this extremely effective, but extremely headache-inducing thing. However, to everyone's surprise, the original idea of this method of use actually came from something that had nothing to do with it.

Grenade. Press the fuse to throw an explosive grenade. Definitely a weapon with great lethality. It is precisely based on this that Tianxiang fired a batch of small clay pots in the kiln that are similar in size to the palm of the hand and have a sealed top lid. Filled with anesthetic herbs, they are easy to carry and even simpler to use. Once it explodes in the target group, the splashed liquid can quickly emit a strong anesthetic odor, and the effect can be seen in a short time.

It's just that. There are not many things that are convenient and good for use. In total, less than 300 pieces were made. The tranquilizer tank, combined with a powerful crossbow, is absolutely capable of withstanding any hostile opponent's attack. Tianxiang believed that even if there were a hundred insect beasts, the defensive force he had arranged would be absolutely sure that they would completely annihilate them.

However, this is not enough. The safety of the underground base lies in its concealment, except for the gate hidden among the rubble and rubble, there is no trace of its existence at all. This is also the case when all weapons fail. The only possible last barrier that would guarantee the base from being discovered by the enemy.

Compared to the work of women planting edible tubers. The workload of the men left behind at the base is obviously much greater. Felling, crossbow-making, and refining took up most of their time. But that's not all. Because according to the orders of the young patriarch, they must also complete a seemingly easy, but extremely complicated job within five solar days. Transplant plants.

The vines and various mosses and lichens that grow wildly everywhere are probably the most abundant plants on the planet at present, except for the stalk-only trees. These things seem to survive anywhere. And. The growth rate is quite terrible. Tianxiang has tried, a clump of vines that have just been cut off in half only takes three or four days to heal from the fracture and continue to grow. A bunch of vines were transplanted near the entrance to the base, artificially creating a dense patch of vegetation. This kills two birds with one stone. It is not only possible to obtain materials for future bowstrings at the doorstep, but also to provide the best role in covering the entrance to the base.

Of course, Tianxiang's vision does not stop there. He also saw a lot more in it. This is because many herbivorous insects and some omnivorous insects feed on these considerable amounts of vines. If you plant it around an area that is going to be used for raising bugs, it won't be long before it becomes the best source of feed. This may seem easy, but it's incredibly difficult to do. Because, although it is a ruin, it is a city built by ancient people after all. The ground here is too hard compared to the abandoned countryside.

asphalt, concrete, masonry 。。。。。。 Tianxiang really couldn't figure out why the ancients covered the originally soft land with a thick layer of hard matter in so many ways. That level of hardness, even if you smash it with a steel bar, can only leave a shallow chisel mark. Luckily, the crazy vines don't seem to be picky about their growing environment. They emerge from various crevices in the hard ground. Even places where it seems impossible to grow in the year have left their figures.

What hunters have to do is simple. They only need people to pull up a large number of vines from a distance and transport them to the vacant "Worm Mountain" and plant around the base. A few pieces of broken masonry that are discarded at random are the best fixtures, and the damp ground has guaranteed an ample source of moisture. The hunters were very energetic about this work, which took time to test. Every corner of the ruins is covered with traces of transplanted plants. The vines, which have grown away from distant areas, seem to have quickly adapted to the new environment. The well-developed root system closely links the survival of ** with the moist soil in the first place. They desperately push underground, burrowing into the deepest depths of the earth, gulping down all the nutrients they can get. In this way, he will make offerings to his body, and stand proudly on the dim surface of the planet in the most powerful posture. All the people are doing a good job, and all of them think it's safe. But the unexpected does not change at all according to people's thinking.

There was a man who died, and he was killed by a plant.

To be exact, it should be devoured by plants.

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