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"I have told you before, no matter what it is, as long as it is used properly, it can be a good weapon. For example, bamboo can be woven into a shield to fend off enemy attacks. Bamboo can also be made into a catapult; just use smaller stones for our side! A little shower of stones won't kill anyone. Vines can be made into various things, like tripwires or used as whips. Wood..."
Chen Haoxuan continued to elaborate on the uses of various items found in the forest. Even a pile of dung on the ground prompted him to suggest that Lin Hao and the others could throw it into the enemy's mouths. While it wouldn't cause significant harm, it could temporarily incapacitate the enemy since they would vomit.
"There is still some time before dark, so take this opportunity to make weapons in the forest. You can create whatever you want. Whoever makes the best weapon and explains its use will receive RMB from me," Chen Haoxuan announced loudly to Lin Hao and the others.
Although the money wasn't much, Lin Hao and his companions were eager to accumulate it. They all began gathering materials in the mountains with their daggers, mostly crafting items that Chen Haoxuan had just mentioned. It wasn't that they didn't want to innovate; rather, their limited knowledge restricted them to these ideas.
Yang Lin felt proud of himself. While he couldn't match Lin Hao and the others in skill, his intellect and imagination were just as sharp. He leisurely sat under a large tree, slowly carving several bamboo pieces. Yang Lin was making darts; he believed that in the age of cold weapons, darts were akin to guns—if you had enough darts and were skilled enough, you wouldn't fear any number of opponents. For safety's sake, Yang Lin carved about ten small knife-like darts and also fashioned a dagger.
Once Yang Lin was done, he eagerly ran over to Chen Haoxuan and presented his creations with a flattering smile. "Haoxuan, take a look at what I've made!"
"Darts and a dagger? What do you think these are good for?" Chen Haoxuan asked.
"Darts are meant to hit people! I can strike from several meters away, taking them down before they even get close. If I'm up against a master, as long as I have enough darts, no matter how many come at me, they'll all fall. The dagger is for close combat; once I'm near the enemy, their knives and guns become useless. In close quarters, the dagger is king of weapons..." Although Yang Lin lacked physical prowess, he excelled at boasting convincingly.
At this moment, Lin Hao and his group finished their creations and brought them over for Chen Haoxuan to review.
Chen Haoxuan taught Lin Hao and his companions something different; they seemed enlightened as if they had gained new wisdom. The items they crafted might not have been extremely lethal, but they were more than sufficient against unarmed opponents.
In the end, Yang Lin emerged as the winner. His victory felt somewhat shameless since among so many people, he was the only one who made two weapons while everyone else made just one.
Chen Haoxuan immediately pulled out one thousand cash and handed it to Yang Lin. Overjoyed by receiving the money, Yang Lin even gave Chen Haoxuan a kiss on the cheek. He now understood why Lin Hao and the others were so impressive; stronger abilities meant earning more rewards.
"Throw away everything you've made; now gather together for an extreme run back home. The last one will wash everyone's clothes," Chen Haoxuan declared loudly.
"Wow, run for it..." Lin Hao heard Chen Haoxuan's words and immediately took off running. If it were just for money, they might not have been so desperate, as losing wouldn't matter much. However, Chen Haoxuan said that whoever arrived last would have to wash everyone's clothes, which was quite embarrassing. For the sake of their pride, they had no choice but to run with all their might.
Fortunately, they were going downhill; otherwise, Chen Haoxuan wouldn't have been able to outrun Lin Hao and the others. After all, they had better physiques. He relied solely on his agile feet to run, moving like a parkour athlete, able to dash through any area without slowing down. In contrast, Lin Hao and his group followed the path, needing to take detours in many places. Chen Haoxuan could run straight through wherever he wanted; he even jumped over a narrow stream without stopping.
Lin Hao and the others tried to imitate Chen Haoxuan, but they struggled. There were many places where Chen Haoxuan could quickly dash through, but they often found themselves blocked by branches, needing to slow down or crawl under them.
After a while of trying to keep up with Chen Haoxuan, Lin Hao and the others gave up; his skills were too difficult for them. They knew why they couldn't keep up: their eyesight wasn't as sharp as Chen Haoxuan's, and their agility couldn't match his. On a normal day, they would have taken the time to learn seriously, but today was different; today, whoever arrived home last would have to wash everyone's clothes.
Yang Lin was in a tough spot. He was already exhausted from climbing the mountain earlier and now faced another competition with extreme running. Continuous intense exercise made him want to quit or just announce that he would wash the clothes instead.
Chen Haoxuan ran for fifteen minutes straight and reached the foot of the mountain from deep within the forest. He was also tired; pulling out a cigar, he lit it and leisurely walked toward his home.
When Lin Hao and the others reached the foot of the mountain, Chen Haoxuan had already arrived at the village entrance. Lin Hao pointed at Chen Haoxuan's back and shouted loudly, "Boss is right there! Everyone hurry up! Catch up to Boss!"
"To avoid washing clothes, I'm giving it my all," Lin Hao and the others were filled with enthusiasm as they ran with all their strength. Although there were only about thirty of them, their momentum was comparable to a stampede.
"Wait for me! Hey, you guys wait for me! Oh my gosh! I'm about to die from exhaustion." At the top of the mountain was someone panting heavily; this person was Yang Lin. He grew up in the city and had never walked on mountain paths before; otherwise, he wouldn't be lagging so far behind Lin Hao and the others.
At the foot of the mountain, someone waved at Yang Lin with excitement. That person shouted loudly at Yang Lin, "Yang Lin, thank you! If it weren't for you, I would have had to wash everyone's clothes today." It went without saying that this was Li Wenshan, the weakest member of the Security Team.
"Damn it! Why didn't I tell Haoxuan that I just arrived? I shouldn't have competed with these crazy people." Yang Lin muttered to himself in frustration. Nonetheless, he still had to continue on his way.
Yang Lin exerted great effort to run down from the mountain. Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, he sighed and said, "Now I realize how comfortable it is to walk on flat ground. It seems I'll have to endure hardship before enjoying sweetness."
Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, Yang Lin started running again. When he arrived at Chen Haoxuan's house, he saw Lin Hao and the others all sitting at the entrance, which indicated that they had already returned home.
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