Cang Su, an old scholar, is very knowledgeable and has a broad vision, and he can often see a lot of things from the corpses of demonic beasts. Before Needle Gold took over the leadership of the exploration team, Cangsu relied on this to bring great help to the exploration team.

Cang Xu had already seen the corpse of an ordinary flying squirrel before, but he was specially concerned that if he dissected the leader of the flying squirrel and found any abnormalities, he should report it to him quickly.

"Your Excellency. Soon, Bai Ya took the corpse of the flying squirrel leader and found Cang Whisker.

"It's White Bud. Cang Xu nodded, and immediately shifted his gaze to the corpse of the flying squirrel leader that Bai Ya was carrying.

"My lord, please take a look. Maybe I'm too nervous, but something is different. White Bud showed the body of the flying squirrel leader to Cang Whisker to take a closer look.

Cangsu observed for a moment, and his expression gradually became serious.

"White Bud, you're doing a great job. Greybeard complimented, reaching out to lift the body of the flying squirrel leader. Although it was brought up, soon the old scholar sighed and put it back in its place.

The old scholar himself was weak and weak, and he had suffered from the erosion of magic before, and although he was poisoned, his body was still greatly damaged.

"Take it with you and report to Lord Needlegold with me. Cang Xu said to Bai Ya.

"Yes, sir. Bai Ya immediately took the order.

Inside the tent, Needle Gold was discussing the matter of the bow and crossbow with Zidi.

"Because of the erosion of magic power, the actual combat power of the entire exploration team has decreased a lot. With no outsiders present, Needle Gold looked worried, "Originally, it was quite difficult to explore this island. Now we're taking even more risks. ”

Zidi groaned, "Lord Needle Gold, we have reached the limit. For a short period of time, the state of the exploration team can only be like this. Unless you use medium or high-level magic potions, or corresponding magic, magic, etc., to heal. ”

"However, in the current situation, we can't come up with mid-to-high-level magic potions. And I'm not in favor of doing that either. ”

"Because it's not cost-effective. ”

"Whether it's a mid-to-high-level magic potion, or an equivalent magic or magic skill, the cost is very high. Just to save these ordinary people, even if there are two bronze-level elites among them, this is not worth the loss. ”

After a pause, Zidi added, "In fact, there are many after-effects of magic erosion. For example, all kinds of strange and even incurable chronic diseases, as well as shortened life expectancy and so on. ”

Needle Jin sighed: "Let's not think about these for the time being, I just want to supplement the actual combat power now." Do you think we can make a crossbow?"

These days, the benefits of long-range strikes have been fully appreciated.

For example, the leader of the flying squirrel not long ago was a bronze-level demonic beast. But under the dagger thrown out by the needle, he was fatally hit by a blow. As soon as the leader of the flying squirrels died, the attacking flying squirrel group suddenly fell into chaos, so that the exploration team seized the opportunity and reaped a great victory without casualties.

Zi Di weighed her tone and said seriously, "My lord, your idea is very correct. As long as we increase our ranged strength, we can replenish our combat power to a large extent, and we can also conserve physical strength and reduce possible casualties. ”

"However, we are afraid that we will not be able to make it at the moment. ”

"One, we don't have a crossbowmaker. The structure of the crossbow is simple, but it requires mature craftsmanship to make it. We are all laymen. ”

"Second, we don't have a blacksmith. The really powerful crossbow uses a steel plate as a crossbow arm, and the tension drawn out will be very high. At the same time, the structure of the crossbow machine is very fine, and metal reeds are required. These require a blacksmith to build. The excellent crossbow also has a mechanical device to assist in stringing, which is not even possible to manufacture on a large scale even in the Empire, and is purchased on a large scale from the goblins of the Lava Continent every year. ”

Scholars don't have to be magicians, but every magician is a scholar.

Zidi is the current president of the Wisteria Chamber of Commerce, and the arms business is usually the most lucrative business, so she knows a lot about crossbows.

But the needle gold did not give up easily.

He still insisted: "I didn't plan to use the steel plate as a crossbow arm, I just wanted the wooden plank." We can dry the bark and tear it apart to form hemp rope. So we have a bowstring. Actually, we still have a lot of Warcraft tendons. ”

"Although the tension of the crossbow made in this way is much lower, it is easier to wind and can be done by manpower. ”

"The only thing that can stand in the way is the crossbow machine. The crossbow machine is delicate, and it is necessary to create metal fittings of a specific shape, and the most difficult thing is the reed. ”

"Zidi, you're right, we don't have a blacksmith. But we have a small number of personnel and do not need blacksmiths for large-scale manufacturing. All I need is for you to use potions and corrode out specific metal fittings and reeds. ”

Needle Gold is also familiar with crossbows.

Although he did not recover his memories, his common sense was abundant.

In fact, the Templars were armed with crossbows. This crossbow was small in size and was intended for knights on horseback.

Zidi sighed, "I'm sorry, my lord, but I don't have any potions that can corrode metal fittings of a specific shape. I didn't have this particular potion with me. But if I can raise the appropriate materials, I can still configure them on the spot. It's just that a demonic beast with corrosive acid is not easy to deal with, and it is likely to cause huge casualties to the entire team. ”

"One more thing, I want to remind you to pay attention. ”

Speaking of this, Zidi subconsciously lowered her voice slightly.

"If your plan is carried out smoothly and almost everyone in the team has a crossbow, then the team will be difficult to control and become very dangerous. ”

The needle's pupils shrank slightly.

Zidi is right to remind you.

Needle Jin immediately recalled the scene where Huang Algae escaped.

"Don't overestimate people, and don't underestimate people. Needle Gold murmured in the bottom of my heart.

The human heart is unpredictable.

Faced with the savior, Huang Zao escaped with a dagger, whether he intended it or not. And on this island, there are many dangers, what kind of extreme situations will arise in the future?

Now it seems that these people are all in favor of the needle gold as the leader. But what if something extreme happens?

For example, everyone runs away together under the pursuit of the monster, in order to escape, will someone use the crossbow in their hands to shoot their companions, so that the companions can become bait and slow down the pursuit and hunting of the monsters?

Especially in the current environment, mid- and low-level magic and fighting qi can't be urged. Whether it's needle gold or purple di, it's very weak. A sharp sword or a flying arrow can kill both of them.

Man has an Achilles' heel.

These members of the exploration team are not soldiers of the Hundred Needles family. And the cultivation of loyalty often takes time.

Needle Gold is not a person who does not listen to opinions.

"If the crossbow doesn't work, then you'll have to try the bow. ”

"A longbow is certainly not good, it would be very inconvenient in the jungle, and the requirements for the archers would be high. ”

"A short bow is fine, and it's much easier to make than a crossbow. But it also takes some training. ”

Long-range strikes must first be accurate.

However, it is difficult to replicate the situation that Needle Gold suddenly mastered the long-range strike capability because of the emergence of memory.

The members of the exploration team are not proficient in bows and arrows, except for Bai Ya.

He was the son of Orion, and the use of bows and arrows was one of the means by which he depended for his livelihood.

If there are enough men, Needle Gold can select the archers to form a dedicated team of archers. But now there is a serious shortage of manpower, and the main purpose of forming bows and arrows is also to protect these people and minimize casualties.

"Wood is everywhere here, and it's not difficult to make a short bow. If one person's accuracy is not enough, the team can make a salvo to form a barrage and make up for the shortcomings. ”

"It is still necessary to conduct assault training, otherwise even the barrage of arrow rain will not be formed. ”

"But to train, you need plenty of food. ”

Needle Gold began to feel a dull headache.

Stretching the bow is physically demanding, especially for bows with higher pounds. Many crossbows must have a mechanical device, otherwise they will not be able to pull the bowstring by manpower alone.

When shooting an arrow, you need to aim, and it takes a while to maintain a strong bend of the bow arm, which is also physically demanding.

The greater the physical exertion, the more food is required.

Without food supplements, training is definitely asking for trouble.

So, the problem comes down to food.

However, the shortage of food has long been the most serious problem at present!

When the needle gold was distressed, Cangsu and Bai Ya begged to see him.

The two brought the corpse of the flying squirrel leader.

"We've made some surprising discoveries, my lord. Cang Su's tone was serious.

Needlegold's gaze subconsciously fell on the corpse of the flying squirrel leader: "Have you found the magic crystal?"

"Not really. The beard gestured to the white bud.

After seeing the needle gold nodding, Bai Ya placed the body of the flying squirrel leader on the table.

The whiskers instructed the white buds to peel open the incision of the flying squirrel leader, revealing a vivid muscle texture.

"Needle-sama, Purple-sama, please look here. Beard pointed at the muscle textures.

Zidi glanced at it, and immediately frowned slightly: "It's indeed a little different from ordinary magical beasts." ”

Needle gold also found that usually the muscles of the monster are bundled in strands, and they are a whole. But the squirrel leader's muscles are divided into many fine muscle slices. The thin sheets of muscle are tightly packed like fish scales, and they are very neat.

"Look at it again. The beard then showed off the entrails of the flying squirrel leader.

Needle Gold and Purple Pedicle also found that the surface of these internal organs had a layer of white, fascia-like covering, and it was relatively thick.

Zidi wondered: "This is indeed different from normal Warcraft. But what does this different construction mean?"

Although Zidi is a magician, she is not as knowledgeable as Cang Su in this regard.

The common sense of needle gold could not make him understand the intention of the old scholar.

Seeing the puzzled looks of the two, Cangsu explained, "I strongly suspect that this flying squirrel leader can release a strong electric current!"

"Oh, what do you say?" puzzled Needlegold.

"And rats that can discharge?" said White Bud, her mouth wide open.

Ayosu continued: "There is a special kind of fish that thrives on the bottom of the sea or in large rivers, and people call it electric eel. The body structure of this fish is very similar to that of this flying squirrel leader. When they want to discharge, the muscles of their whole body will rhythm, and they will burst into a terrifying electric shock, which can kill the elephant in an instant. But they also have an insulating fascia in their body that protects themselves from electric shocks. ”

"Then why didn't the flying squirrel leader release an electric shock before?" Bai Ya asked.

Cang Xu shook his head slightly: "This electric shock is not magic, but comes from the unique structure of life. Magic is when a magician uses his spirit, with the help of the elements, to create something out of nothing according to the law. Whereas, the electric eel is because of its unique organ tissues. It's like having a throat to be able to make a sound, and having wings to be able to fly. ”

"Electric eels produce electricity at most, and they don't control the direction of the current. Electric eels live in water, though. Once a strong electric current is generated, all underwater life in its vicinity will be subjected to a terrifying electric shock. ”

"For the leader of the flying squirrel, even if the current is generated, it depends on the surrounding environment. Trees, the earth, and the air are often powerful obstacles to electric current. ”

"So, only when the squirrel leader comes into contact with an enemy, its ability to electrocute is revealed. But because before, the dagger thrown by Lord Needle Gold directly killed it in mid-air, so this ability was temporarily hidden. ”

"I see. Bai Ya suddenly realized.

Zidi narrowed her eyes slightly: "So, if we have to face this kind of flying squirrel leader in the future, the iron armor is a weakness." It is best to wear thick leather armor. ”

Cang Xu shook his head: "Leather armor does not provide enough security, and human faces are usually exposed. At the same time, the flying squirrels have very sharp claws and can be discharged after tearing the leather armor. ”

Needle Gold nodded: "So, the best way to deal with this flying squirrel leader is to strike from a distance! But we have too few archers." ”

Although the needle gold can be thrown with precision, it cannot be fatal with such a smooth blow every time.

He is not someone else's nanny either, and his subordinates are not meant to be protected.

"My lord, Spirulina has come to report to you. "At that moment, a voice came from outside the tent.

Spirulina is a bronze-level elite, so Needle Gold sent him to investigate around.

Needle Gold summons Spirulina into the tent and finds the latter beaming with joy.

"Good news, my lord! I found a colony of flying squirrels not far ahead. These flying squirrels dig holes in the trunks of big trees and build nests, and I have roughly counted them, and there are a lot of holes in the trees! This flying squirrel herd is very large, with nearly a thousand heads, and if we shoot them, it will greatly replenish our food. ”

Cang Xu groaned: "It seems that this kind of flying squirrel has not changed its social temperament. ”

"Oh?" Needle Jin raised his eyebrows slightly, and subconsciously looked at Zidi.

Zi Di knew the meaning of the needle gold, and immediately said: "I have already tested it, there is no problem with the meat of ordinary flying squirrels, of course, the demonic beast meat of the leader of the flying squirrels must not be eaten indiscriminately." ”

Bai Ya shouted, "It's very dangerous to hunt such a large swarm of rats." ”

Cyanobacteria glared at Bai Ya, then looked at the needle gold, and took the initiative to ask for the first charge to attack the flying squirrel colony.

Cang Xu shook his head: "Cyanobacteria, you underestimate these flying squirrels." A Bronze-level flying squirrel boss is capable of bursting with electric shocks. With such a large race, it is very likely that there will be a black iron-level flying squirrel leader. ”

"What?" said Cyanobacteria.

Needle Gold was lost in thought.

He found himself facing a difficult choice.

But for a while, it was difficult for Needle Jin to decide: "I have to think about this matter." Stand down and go your own way. ”

"Yes, sir. ”

"Whatever you decide, I'm behind you. When Zidi left the tent one last time, she dropped the words.