After figuring out James's plan, Ye Zi was well aware of the disadvantages of Steve and the others. Since they had disadvantages, they should definitely take advantage of them, otherwise it wouldn't make sense.
At the same time, Ye Zi also knew that this competition might be the last one. Experts are not fools. If you're willing to do something that leads to your death, you'll be called being tricked the first time, but you'll be considered stupid the second time.
Since this is the last time, the combat methods definitely need to be changed. Moreover, Steve doesn't need to recruit allies this time, but he still hides in the forest. It's all about attrition, so let's see who wears down whom.
Leaf only had weapons as a burden, but Steve and the others were fully armed, and the weight of their weapons and equipment was a considerable burden for them.
And this burden is where the leaves can make use of it.
Hunting down, or rather, killing, is what Ye Zi should be doing.
Playing with two pebbles in her hand, Ye Zi leisurely followed Steve's group.
With a team of over two hundred people, it's simply impossible to hide their tracks.
It was initially thought that Leaf was looking for water and food, but it was soon discovered that Leaf's target was Steve's team.
When Ye Zi participated in this competition, her code name was Hunter, and someone immediately sent out the caption that Hunter had been deployed.
The marks on the ground were too obvious; anyone who looked closely could tell that the leaves were chasing after the attacker.
The start of the chase gave those who bet on the leaves hope of winning money.
When Ye Zi saw the first enemy, the pebble she had been playing with didn't hesitate to strike.
A strong, muscular Black man fell to the ground with a thud, letting out a warning cry as he died, which immediately caused the unhurried crowd to speed up and move away.
No one considered a one-on-one fight because Leaf's flying stones and combat power were too strong. If there were fewer people, they would just be easy prey. Moreover, Steve's battle plan had already been revealed to everyone. The battle hadn't even started to wear down the enemy yet, so how could a final battle possibly begin?
The black man fell to the ground, and someone tried to take his backpack, but then the second pebble from the leaf arrived, and the second black man also met his end.
Two pebbles killed two people, and the others, ignoring the backpacks on the corpses, could only leave quickly.
Looking at the enemy locations provided by the system, Ye Zi knew very well that these people were probably acting as perimeter guards.
Ye Zi did not continue to attack, but squatted down next to the corpse with great interest to examine the contents of the backpack.
Water, food, a few packets of powder, and a few rolls of gauze—that's all there is in the backpack.
The food selection was more comprehensive, including not only marching rations but also fruit.
There wasn't just one type of water; there were three different labels. I took one of each, opened them one by one, and tasted them. I was immediately amazed.
Because these three labels correspond to ordinary water, glucose, and saline solution, respectively.
With these three types of water, Steve and his crew can survive longer in the rainforest.
Finally, there were a few packets of powder. I knew what it was as soon as I opened one of them: bleaching powder.
Bleach is toxic, but it can purify water. Water purified with an appropriate amount of bleach can be drunk, but you must pay attention to the amount used and it is best to boil it before drinking.
Moreover, it cannot be consumed for extended periods; it's fine for emergencies, as it's a beauty treatment for special operations.
I don't know what kind of leaves were in the remaining packets of powder; I couldn't smell them.
After shooting down two people and obtaining three backpacks, Ye Zi only took one and then continued the pursuit.
Steve, who was ahead of them, also received news that Ye Zi had begun to hunt them down, which was what he was most worried about.
Once Ye Zi begins to hunt him down, his previous advantage will disappear, and his men will suffer psychological burden because of Ye Zi's pursuit.
But he had no choice but to do so, because the leaves that hadn't been used up were too powerful, and he wasn't confident in his ability to fight back.
Steve could only order his men to speed up and get away from the leaves, while simultaneously instructing those on guard to find cover.
Ye Zi was relaxed, walking around and stopping occasionally, picking up a few stones now and then, and then hunting down the guards that Steve had placed on the perimeter to put psychological pressure on them.
As night fell on the first day, Steve and the others felt utterly exhausted.
The order to rest was given, and everyone sat down to replenish their energy. Then someone took out a packet of powder from their backpack and sprinkled it around.
Where the powder was sprinkled, some insects crawled out and scrambled to leave.
If Ye Zi were here, he would definitely be able to guess that this is an insect repellent to prevent attacks from rainforest insects while resting.
After a day of pursuit, Ye Zi had killed ten security personnel.
After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, it was late at night. Ye Zi was woken up by the system and leisurely walked towards the nearest security personnel.
Soon, two more bodies appeared in the rainforest, but the warning signal was successfully transmitted.
After taking down the two men, Ye Zi found a place to rest.
The goal isn't to kill, it's to scare people.
As long as Steve and the others know that Ye Zi is still active, keeping them on edge and unable to get enough rest, that's enough.
The next day at dawn, Ye Zi continued her pursuit, but Steve and the others had a hard time, having to guard against Ye Zi's sneak attacks while also trying to rest.
As the night passed, Ye Zi's second attack remained unsuccessful.
But their rest was ineffective because they were afraid of dying in their sleep.
After they continued to act, some members of the team began to question Steve's decision.
Since they have lost the advantage and ability to consume the leaves, launching a siege at this time is the best option, because as time goes by, their people will be devoured by the leaves.
Physical exhaustion and psychological stress will significantly reduce their combat effectiveness.
Hearing his men's complaints, Steve began to consider whether to start the final battle.
At the end of the second day, when Steve counted the number of people, the team was ten people short again. When they rested that night, Ye Zi used the same trick again, making Steve and the others spend another night in fear.
On the morning of the third day, Steve finally made his decision: to go back and begin the encirclement.
This decision was approved by everyone because they knew the situation they were facing. At the same time, many people began to regret it, realizing that it was not worth risking their lives for such a small amount of money.
Moreover, they only received half of the money; the rest would only be available after they killed the leaves, which was disgusting.
Before they came, everyone thought Ye Zi was just so-so, but after witnessing his fighting prowess in the ring, they realized that they were the ones who were just so-so.
Without a numerical advantage, they are lambs to the slaughter.
Steve led the way, turned a corner, and headed towards the location where the supplies had been piled up.
After chasing for a while, Ye Zi also discovered the direction Steve and the others were heading.
He grinned. This competition might be the last one, and also the one with the shortest time.
Since the current approach is effective, it cannot be stopped. Before the final battle begins, the necessary resources must be exhausted. After all, having one less enemy means saving energy during the final battle.
The hunt must continue.
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