140: Chapter 42: The Air Hostess as Bait (Third Update, 10,000 words) _2 140: Chapter 42: The Air Hostess as Bait (Third Update, 10,000 words) _2 “I cannot fail again,” Pang Meiqin psyched herself up, but couldn’t help worrying as she watched the triangles on the radar close in to about fifty meters behind her.
“I will not die, I will not die, I will not die.”
It seemed that only through this repetitive mantra could Pang Meiqin keep her mind calm and muster the courage to move forward.
“Pang Meiqin, you can do this.
Only seventy meters to go until the ambush circle,” she encouraged herself.
But the sudden explosion nearby startled her, and she unconsciously quickened her pace.
“Control your speed, make yourself appear weak, make the prey feel that they can easily catch you.
If you don’t succeed this time, you might as well die.” Recalling the harsh words of warning from that cruel woman, Pang Meiqin’s steps slowed again.
After another explosion, she finally couldn’t hold back a soft sob, “Tang Zheng, where are you?
I should have listened to you and jumped out of the plane with you.”
Confronted with imminent death, Pang Meiqin thought of Tang Zheng once again.
In the past few days, his name had appeared in her mind more frequently than even her parents’.
This now regretful long-legged stewardess wished she had listened to Tang Zheng.
“Haha, poor bait,” Tang Zheng couldn’t help laughing as he watched the triangle moving on the radar screen.
This player was clearly terrified to death, yet she didn’t run and continued acting as bait.
There was only one explanation: she didn’t hold any status in her team.
Perhaps she didn’t even have any friends there.
The captain was likely to be a brutal man who kept everyone under submission through violence and bloodshed.
If Pang Meiqin could have heard Tang Zheng’s thoughts, she would have praised him for guessing correctly.
She couldn’t afford to leave the team, as she would starve within a few hours.
For a stewardess with no wilderness survival skills, going solo was equivalent to a death sentence.
“Zhang Yan should see just how pitiful this ‘bait player’ is.
How lucky she is to have encountered me,” he said, before remembering that the girl was ready to give herself to him.
He sighed, “I’ve been a gentleman for too long.
It’s about time I taste the flavor of a 22nd-century virgin beauty, right?”
Tang Zheng suddenly realized that among billions of men worldwide, he alone held this blessing.
This was an experience that even presidents and Forbes’ list of the wealthiest people could not have.
It was genuinely something to brag about.
“However, this is a game where one could die at any moment.
Maybe they wouldn’t think it’s worth it,” he quickly shook off these thoughts, forcing himself to stay focused.
This was not the time to relax.
Tang Zheng’s method of throwing bombs to scare off bait players was to expose their weaknesses.
Anyway, he had the most spoils of war from the last two days of combat—bombs.
Apart from the Poison Gas Type, he had dozens of each type and could afford to waste some.
As expected, after a bomb exploded forty meters away, a figure was startled into the view, a triangle immediately popping up on the radar.
“Can’t wait any longer, everyone throw your bombs!” a gruff male voice echoed through the dense woods.
The team captain, upon seeing a team member exposed, immediately changed their strategy.
This shocked Pang Meiqin to her core, she cried out almost instinctively, “I’m still here.”
Unfortunately, no one cared.
Eight bombs descended upon Tang Zheng, one of which was even a tracking bomb.
At that moment, six hurriedly moving triangles suddenly appeared on the radar screen, creating absolute chaos.
Delighted, Tang Zheng didn’t retreat but instead charged full speed into the enemy formation.
That way, they would hesitate to throw bombs indiscriminately, fearing they might hit their teammate.
After all, he did not fear friendly fire.
“I’m still here, you bastards!” Pang Meiqin screamed at the top of her lungs, her rage burning but with no outlet.
She wanted to throw bombs at them, but the white waist bag she had was just a decoy.
The bombs had long ago been plundered by the team captain.
Tang Zheng continued to throw bombs recklessly.
Impact bombs coupled with timed bombs caused great chaos among the other players.
In the dark, where visibility was compromised, the timed bombs posed a greater threat.
With a ten-second delay before detonation, anyone accidentally stumbling upon one was destined for misfortune, taking the brunt of the explosion.
These six players didn’t realize that Tang Zheng was using impact bombs to lure them to the location of a timed bomb.
Though they weren’t panicking, aside from the captain, they were all extremely nervous.
Let alone attack, they devoted most of their attention to dodging the bombs.
As far as they were concerned, their teammates would kill the prey anyway.
But two minutes later, two members of their team were down and their target was still unscathed, dashing around confidently in the ambush circle.
While it was an ambush circle, it had already been demolished.
Tang Zheng could guess without needing to look at the radar.
He was purposefully throwing bombs, unlike his opponents who were throwing them anywhere and everywhere.
Indeed, these six people were frightened and shell-shocked.
One thought kept circling their minds: who is this guy and why is he so strong?
“Damn it, I told you to attract the prey, not lead a disaster over here!” Someone in the dense forest cursed, followed by others swearing.
They were venting their fear and anxiety.
“I should have realized it sooner.
Seeing six people ready to ambush and not running away, instead charging to attack.
This indicates he has no fear at all.
I’m such an idiot!” Illuminated by the light of the blast, the captain saw the young figure and his calm yet excited face.
Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, “Did this kid figure out that Pang Meiqin is a bait?
Considering this possibility, the burly man wanted to leave, but he also didn’t want to abandon the team and power he had worked so hard to establish.
He was caught in a dilemma.
“Ha, those hiding are either about to ambush or are cowards.
The ones jumping around the most are definitely terrified and don’t know what to do.” Guided by the triangles’ feedback on the radar, Tang Zheng effectively chose his attack targets.
However, another scream from the bait caught his attention.
“I’ve heard this voice somewhere before!” Tang Zheng turned around to look for the bait.
“You damn bastards, may karma get you.” Pang Meiqin sobbed, trying to leave.
However, she ran into the sharp-tongued woman who had always been following the captain.
She immediately received a slap and was knocked to the ground.
“Being bait should come with an understanding of potential death.
Go attack him.” The woman dressed in white Capri pants and a hollow-out lace bra cursed at Pang Meiqin.
With a sinister look on her face, she handed Pang Meiqin a white waist bag and then pushed her out.
“Hurry up, or I’ll kill you.”
Pang Meiqin was so frightened that she completely lost her composure.
She stood still and took two more slaps from the sharp-tongued woman.
“Didn’t you hear me?” Thinking about how their great advantage turned into such a mess, the sharp-tongued woman was furious.
She glanced at the captain’s pathetic performance and spat bitterly, “Stupid men, they always crumble when they meet someone better.”
Or should I see if there’s a chance to catch this man’s attention?
With his strength, he must have gathered quite a few Totem Seals.
He shouldn’t covet mine.” Seeing five white waist bags around Tang Zheng’s waist, the still-attractive sharp-tongued woman gasped in astonishment, “I’ve really run into a tough opponent.”
“And he is quite handsome, much better than the useless captain.” Before she even came to a decision, she saw the man’s gaze drift toward her.
Almost subconsciously, she stuck out her chest.
If it weren’t for the necessity of maintaining her allure, she even wanted to take off her bra to show off her enviable assets.
“It worked, my charm really is irresistible.” Seeing the man’s eyes light up and him rushing towards her, the sharp-tongued woman wore a confident smile, beginning to consider her next move.
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