Chapter 277: Leaping Over the Quicksand Trap
Having learned how to cross the quicksand trap from Taotie, Fang Xiaocao and the others didn’t hesitate. They unloaded their backpacks and took out their grappling hooks.
Fang Xiaocao’s and Tom’s grappling hooks were equipment Taotie brought back from the Blacklist. Before setting off, Tom thought they might come in handy, so he brought a set for each person.
Unexpectedly, they came in handy now.
Hummingbird’s grappling hook was brought from the Ragnarok headquarters. Mercenaries on missions would naturally be equipped with grappling hooks, a convenient and versatile piece of equipment suitable for many terrains.
Four people, three sets of grappling hooks.
Only Taotie, whose backpack was blown up, didn’t have a grappling hook, but three sets were enough.
In fact, one set of grappling hooks would have been enough for four people.
Tom assembled the grappling hook and shot it out with a “whoosh.” The mechanical grappling hook shot out and sparks flew with a “clang.” The grappling hook firmly grabbed the beam on top of the tomb passage.
Fang Xiaocao’s and the others’ grappling hooks were all high-tech equipment, with mechanical locks that were quite sturdy. Not to mention swinging a person across, even hanging a pig would be fine.
Tom tried it, and it was sturdy enough.
He handed the grappling hook rope to Taotie.
“Taotie, you go first!”
Although it was sturdy enough, Tom was still worried about Fang Xiaocao using it, in case something went wrong.
So he chose to let Taotie try first.
To test the waters for Fang Xiaocao, in case of accidents.
Taotie grinned and didn’t decline.
Taotie was bold and fearless.
He wasn’t afraid at all.
“I’ll go, I’ll go!”
Taotie took the grappling hook rope, said casually, tied the grappling hook rope to his belt, and pressed the button. The grappling hook rope tightened instantly.
Taotie pulled the straight rope of the grappling hook and made sure there was no problem. Taotie took a few steps back and suddenly accelerated forward. When he stepped on the edge of the quicksand trap, Taotie let out a low “ha” and leaped up. At the same time, he pressed the button on the grappling hook rope to tighten the rope. As the rope tightened “swish swish,” Taotie flew towards the other side.
Like Tarzan…
When Taotie reached the highest point, less than three or four meters from the opposite bank, Taotie instantly released the grappling hook rope tied to his tactical belt, did an aerial somersault, and landed steadily on the ground.
Perfect landing!
Taotie tied the grappling hook rope to his dagger and threw it hard towards Tom on the opposite bank.
Tom was quick-witted and grabbed it.
He accurately grabbed the handle of the dagger.
Tom untied the rope from the dagger’s handle and handed the rope to Fang Xiaocao: “Princess, you go. Don’t be afraid. Taotie will catch you on the other side.”
Tom’s tone was extremely gentle.
He comforted Fang Xiaocao, telling her not to be afraid.
Fang Xiaocao blinked and shook her head: “I can’t do what Taotie did!”
“Not to mention accurately grasping the timing of tightening and releasing the rope, I can’t even do that aerial somersault.”
Fang Xiaocao’s little face was almost wrinkled into a bun.
Hearing Fang Xiaocao’s words, Tom was stunned.
Then he smiled wryly and patted his forehead.
He glared at Taotie, who was grinning on the opposite bank, and then said to Fang Xiaocao, “Princess, you misunderstood.”
“Taotie’s set of actions was purely for show, not necessary.”
Fang Xiaocao blinked, her little face full of disbelief.
Tom was helpless and glared at Taotie again.
It was all Taotie’s fault for showing off for no reason. He had made the princess so unconfident.
“Tom, let me take the princess across.”
Just as Tom was struggling to persuade Fang Xiaocao to go across, Hummingbird stepped forward and said.
Tom was stunned and looked at Hummingbird.
“Will you two be okay?”
Tom hesitated. Although the grappling hook was very sturdy, it was still not safe for two people to cross together.
“Don’t worry, the two of us together don’t weigh as much as Taotie. We’ll be fine.”
Hummingbird said with a smile.
Hearing Hummingbird’s words, Tom was still hesitant.
“Let’s do it this way!”
“I trust Hummingbird!”
Before Tom could agree, Fang Xiaocao made the decision.
“Alright…”
Fang Xiaocao had agreed. Although Tom was still worried that it wasn’t safe, he didn’t object. If Hummingbird wasn’t taking Fang Xiaocao, Tom would have agreed long ago.
After all, as a first-class assassin, Hummingbird could do it as long as the grappling hook didn’t fail.
Tom himself could do it, and it would be much easier than Hummingbird, but Tom didn’t dare to gamble with Fang Xiaocao’s safety. It was a small matter for him to fall into the quicksand pit, but if he killed Fang Xiaocao, it would be a great sin.
Hummingbird was very grateful for Fang Xiaocao’s trust.
Hummingbird smiled at Fang Xiaocao and took the grappling hook rope from Tom: “Princess, come here, I’ll take you across.”
Fang Xiaocao nodded and walked to Hummingbird.
Hummingbird first threaded the grappling hook rope into the buckle of Fang Xiaocao’s tactical belt, tightened the buckle, and then threaded the grappling hook rope into her own tactical belt: “Princess, run with me. Just jump, and leave the rest to me.”
Fang Xiaocao nodded obediently, indicating that she understood.
“I’ll count to three, and we’ll run together!”
Hummingbird took Fang Xiaocao to a far enough distance and said to her.
“Yes!”
“I’m ready!”
Fang Xiaocao nodded in response.
“Three, two, one!”
As Hummingbird said “one,” Fang Xiaocao gritted her teeth and started running. Hummingbird followed Fang Xiaocao, controlling the length of the rope. When they reached the edge of the quicksand pit, Fang Xiaocao used all her strength to leap up. Hummingbird also jumped up, quickly tightened the grappling hook rope, and hugged Fang Xiaocao’s waist.
When Hummingbird and Fang Xiaocao reached the highest point, Hummingbird opened the buckle on her tactical belt, released the rope on her tactical belt, and loosened the rope on Fang Xiaocao’s tactical belt.
Hummingbird held the grappling hook rope in one hand and Fang Xiaocao’s waist in the other, swinging towards the opposite bank.
Throughout the process, Fang Xiaocao was too scared to open her eyes and gave control to Hummingbird.
“Taotie, catch the princess!”
As Hummingbird’s voice reached Fang Xiaocao’s ears, Fang Xiaocao felt herself swinging, and Hummingbird’s hand on her waist disappeared.
Fang Xiaocao was shocked and her hair stood on end.
Next second!
Before Fang Xiaocao could scream in fear, she was in a smelly embrace.
At the same time, Fang Xiaocao felt the rope of the grappling hook on her tactical belt being quickly loosened.
