The training had begun.
After a simple allocation of numbers, this group of inexperienced children finally embarked on an unknown journey.
The sky was dark, and the ruins were desolate, giving off a cold and gloomy atmosphere.
A thousand people were not a small number, but once they entered the vast ruins, it was like thousands of grains of sand flowing into a river. Very quickly, they were separated by the surrounding environment.
And this was only the first batch of teams to be sent out. Because this training group had more than ten thousand people, a total of twelve thousand people participated in this operation.
The young boys and girls could form teams, but the number of people could not exceed twenty. The reason for this was to prevent too many people from grouping up to achieve the final victory.
In this vast environment, twenty people was considered a regular team, so it was listed as the standard number. If it was discovered that there were more than twenty people, the entire team would be disqualified and thrown into the mines as slaves.
Li Kanghua walked into the crowd and gripped his dagger. The wilderness was dangerous. As a scavenger, he had faced death countless times. Therefore, he knew that even if there were more than ten people walking side by side, he could not afford to be careless.
"Swoosh swoosh."
A loud noise was heard, and a huge scorpion ran in front of the crowd. Even though they were mutated, they still retained some of their instincts and hated the day. To them, the night was the real time to hunt.
Normal scorpions were only the size of a thumb, and those that were the size of a palm were only found in tropical rainforests. However, the scorpion in front of them was the size of a two or three-year-old child, and its speed was extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, it disappeared into the crowd.
In the City of Silver, there were some schools set up in the past. However, compared to the systematic teaching of the Order, the City of Silver was more focused on survival in the wilderness. They would capture mutated creatures and explain them. Whether it was their habits or weaknesses, they would be clearly marked.
Rock Scorpion!
This type of mutated insect was very fast, unlike the one that was explained in class. This Rock Scorpion was larger in size, and the poisonous stinger on its tail was sharper. Especially its eight red eyes. Even if it only flashed by, everyone could still clearly feel its cold killing intent and greed.
To the Rock Scorpion, the group of young boys and girls in front of it was simply a group of moving food. The reason why it did not take the initiative to attack was not because it did not dare to, but because it was not the real time to hunt. Perhaps it was hiding in a corner, quietly watching Li Kanghua and his group, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
"Rock Scorpion, a social creature. Its stinger is its weapon. Its strength lies in its speed and keen sense of smell. Its weakness is anything bright. Because of the special nature of the environment, its eyes have mutated. In the dark, its vision, but in the day, it is like a blind man," a voice.......
An explanation came from the crowd. Even though the tone was relaxed, it was not difficult to hear the superiority and pride in the tone.
Ren Tongxin was judged to be intelligent by the instructor. A month before the training, everyone would participate in a training session. During this month, he would often draw inferences from one example. Moreover, because he was a sports student during peacetime, his physical fitness was more outstanding. Therefore, he was one of the "top students" that the instructor had mentioned.
However, he was a little exaggerated and liked to show off. Due to the lack of time, the thousands of people could not be carefully selected. Therefore, they formed their own teams as fast as they could. Among the nineteen people, there were mediocre, dull, and the so-called proud sons of heaven.
Ren Tongxin was also a top student in the matriculation camp. Perhaps he was used to being flattered, so he liked to show off.
"You know so much. But it makes sense. Rock Scorpions are only dangerous at night. During the day, they can only be used as targets to be slaughtered." A clear voice was heard. The one who spoke was a delicate girl. She looked ordinary, but her legs were so straight that people could not help but take a few more glances at her.
These young boys and girls were only sixteen or seventeen years old. It was the age when love was first awakened. Moreover, because of the disaster, their families were more or less damaged. Some of them even died. Without any restrictions, no one cared about the choice of their other half.
This man and woman had been living together as a couple in the past. Now, hearing the approval of the other party, Ren Tongxin's eyes flashed with a hint of elation. After all, he was only a teenager. Anyone at this age who was praised, especially by the woman he loved, would feel a little better.
Stopping, Ren Tongxin turned around and said to the crowd, "Little Rui is right. Rock Scorpions are dangerous at night, but due to their weakened vision during the day, they rarely attack. So, we don't have to care too much about them."
Hearing Ren Tongxin's explanation, everyone nodded in agreement. It was obvious that even though the training had just begun, Ren Tongxin had relied on his past talents to gain everyone's approval and become the leader of the group.
"Don't have to care too much? Please pay attention to your words. Just because they rarely attack doesn't mean they won't. A rabbit will bite when it's anxious, and a dog will jump over a wall when it's anxious. In this unfamiliar environment, not everything is as rigid as what is written in the textbooks. "
A spicy comment came from the back of the crowd. Everyone looked back and saw Li Kanghua holding a dagger and speaking with a cold face.
Even if he wasn't as smart as Ren Tongxin, but after two years of being a scavenger, Li Kanghua also had his own way of survival. That was, in the wild, he couldn't be careless.
He had seen a strong man who looked like he could command the world one minute, but in the next second, he would be sucked dry by a blood-sucking bug.
He had also seen a careless person who accidentally startled zombies and was tragically dismembered.
What's more, because he was a professional, he was arrogant, but the next day, he was found dead on the street.
Li Kanghua knew that the bird that sticks out gets shot. So, in normal times, most people thought that he had a dull personality. Li Kanghua only wanted to survive, so he didn't take these remarks to heart. But now, it was different. Tens of thousands of people were training, and on the vast plains, there were countless beasts and insects.
In addition, the series of words that the instructor said before the training still lingered in Li Kanghua's ears. It was like thunder, and from time to time, it made people's hair stand on end.
"If you want to achieve results, you can rob, or even kill!"
Li Kanghua didn't care how others interpreted these words, and he didn't want to care. But he remembered it deeply in his mind, and he had been warning them!
Li Kanghua knew that human nature couldn't be measured in this doomsday. Some people might really do such evil things!
There were only nineteen people in this team. This was what Li Kanghua relied on to survive in this dangerous area. If possible, Li Kanghua didn't want anyone to die because of carelessness, including Ren Tongxin, who had a slightly exaggerated personality!
Because for him, every loss of a person would increase the danger. This danger didn't just come from the monsters, but also from the hostility of other teams!
"Li Kanghua, what do you mean? Are you saying that I'm talking nonsense? " Being slapped in the face in public was something that the arrogant Ren Tongxin couldn't accept. At this moment, his eyes were sharp as he stared at Li Kanghua and said in an unfriendly tone.
Ignoring Ren Tongxin's tone, Li Kanghua still said expressionlessly, "I'm just talking about the facts. This is a ruin, not a classroom. Rock Scorpions aren't words and pictures in textbooks, nor are they pets placed in iron cages by instructors. They really exist in every corner."
For existences like Rock Scorpions, although most of them wouldn't take the initiative to attack during the day, there would always be some special cases, such as when their territory was occupied, or when they were hungry, or when they were in heat.
Li Kanghua really couldn't bring himself to have any feelings for the people in front of him.
After all, the doomsday not only taught Li Kanghua to be independent, it also taught him to be indifferent. After getting used to seeing corpses, his heart had long been tempered like a rock.
Among the people in this training, nearly half of them were reservists. Because they were young, they were arranged to work in the city, either building houses or sewing. They were provided with food every day, so they didn't see much killing. In their minds, the knowledge they had now was mostly the content of the temporary training they had in the past month.
These people had no experience, so they could be considered as battlefield recruits.
Shooting and killing were two different concepts. If it was in the wild, Li Kanghua wouldn't do such a laborious and unrewarding thing. After all, he didn't kill people. If others were looking for death, it had nothing to do with him. But it was different now. The seven days of survival was too long. One less person meant one less combat power. Therefore, Li Kanghua didn't want to see anyone die because of ignorance because it would increase his pressure and danger.
"Li Kanghua, you're looking for trouble, aren't you?" Just as Li Kanghua finished speaking, Ren Tongxin's somewhat harsh tone sounded in his ear.
With Ren Tongxin's eager personality, how could he accept Li Kanghua's slap in the face?
"I'm looking for trouble? I'm just telling the truth. It's up to you whether to believe it or not. You don't have to care about Rock Scorpions. After all, whether you live or die, it has nothing to do with me. "Li Kanghua raised his head, his gaze as sharp as a blade, and said coldly.
"Li Kanghua, you're too much. We're a group. How can you say that? Could it be that you've really been brainwashed by that instructor? You're treating us as your imaginary enemies! " Hearing Li Kanghua's emotionless comments, Ren Tongxin's lover clearly couldn't bear to continue listening. Her eyes were filled with slight anger as she stared at Li Kanghua and said word by word.
If it was in the past, Li Kanghua wouldn't be so overbearing because it wouldn't benefit him at all. Instead, it would cause others to hate him.
However, it was different now. He had to let this group of people who still couldn't differentiate between right and wrong know that this wasn't a construction in the city, but a real life and death experience.
Li Kanghua's brows slightly furrowed, and he said coldly, "I'm just stating facts. This is an experience, not a battle of personal feelings. Do you know how many people died in the last experience? Nine thousand people participated, and only three thousand survived. Nearly two thirds of the death rate. We're walking on a cliff. If we're careless, we'll fall and shatter into pieces! "
The young girl's face stiffened, and her tongue tasted bitter. She was clearly disgusted by Li Kanghua's tone. She didn't expect that the usually reserved Li Kanghua would undergo such a huge change today. He didn't even put her in his eyes. No! To be exact, he didn't put anyone in his eyes at all.
What was this guy trying to do?
"Alright, now isn't the time for internal strife. I won't treat you as imaginary enemies. We need to work together to get through this difficult time. I only want to express one point, and that is, in this chaotic place, any mistake or underestimation of the enemy may lead to unexpected consequences."
Li Kanghua's tone was flat, and there wasn't the slightest bit of arrogance in his tone.
"Ah!"
Just as Li Kanghua's voice fell, a mournful voice came from afar.
Ren Tongxin, who originally wanted to refute, frowned and looked to the side. It was also at this moment that Ren Tongxin, who originally had a fierce expression, suddenly looked as if he had seen a ghost. His face was pale, and he was in a state of extreme horror.
The sky was dim, and it rained heavily yesterday. As a result, the sky was still foggy today, as if it was the ninth level of purgatory. It made people shudder as if they were in the ghost world.
"Ah …"
A heart-wrenching voice sounded. A youth was covered in blood. Both of his shoulders had been pierced, and he was carried into the air by a bat-like monster.
The youth was a good person. He usually worked as a carpenter in the City of Silver. He was slightly plump, and when he smiled, his eyes would narrow into slits. Who would have thought that he would appear in such a miserable state in front of everyone not long after his training?
It was a Scarlet Blood Bat.
The Scarlet Blood Bat that appeared in front of everyone was extremely eye-catching. It was a meter long, and its body was dark brown. There were barbed mouthparts around its mouth, and its two limbs were like blades. They were half a meter long, and in the dark environment, it looked even more sinister.
Its eyes were a pair of black and red eyes. They were sinister and ferocious, unlike the Chaos Bats that didn't have any intelligence. At this moment, its eyes revealed a very human-like bloodlust and madness.
Madness!
That's right, it was indeed excited!
Because of the successful hunt, because of the blood, or because of the massacre, the Scarlet Blood Bat was immersed in the slaughter.
"Uh, uh, uh …"
The young man was not even dead. Everything happened too fast. Just when everyone was distracted by the noise, the Red Blood Bat descended from the sky and hooked the young man's shoulders with its claws. Then, it flapped its wings and brought the young man into the air.
Everyone could clearly see that the Scarlet Blood Bat was sucking the blood from the youth's neck. The youth tried to call for help, but the thick blood had already destroyed his vocal cords. As a result, he could only let out a series of wails.
"Chi chi …"
The blood in the youth's body was sucked dry, and his pupils slowly dissipated. His skin could be seen with the naked eye, becoming as white as paper.
Ren Tongxin wasn't the only one who was dumbfounded. The surrounding boys and girls were all dumbfounded. The tragic memories of the apocalypse two years ago came back to their minds.
"This is training … Danger always follows …" Li Kanghua muttered to himself as he looked up at the Scarlet Blood Bat that was flapping its wings as if it was provoking everyone. He felt a bitter taste in his throat.
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