During the Gulf War era, the US military extensively employed military-grade white phosphorus as a chemical weapon in warfare. Despite facing international condemnation, the US military still did as they liked. In 2004, the use of white phosphorus mixed with napalm-like incendiary devices by the US military in Fallujah resulted in the horrific deaths of numerous civilians and shocked the world.
Military-grade white phosphorus has a low ignition point but can reach temperatures exceeding 1000 degrees Celsius. Once it comes into contact with an object, it continues to burn relentlessly, defying all attempts to extinguish it. Even a tiny splash of white phosphorus on a person can burn through flesh, penetrate bones, and leave victims in endless agony and despair as they are charred into blackened skeletons.
Moreover, coming into contact with burning white phosphorus was excruciatingly painful. Even a seasoned veteran cannot endure the pain inflicted by white phosphorus burns. The only known method to save a person is to swiftly remove the affected skin and flesh as soon as white phosphorus touches the skin.
The process must be quick and decisive, as failure to act promptly can lead to their comrades enduring the excruciating pain of white phosphorus burns, often resulting in them instinctively seeking help from others. This can potentially create a chain reaction, with each new victim adding to the casualties. In the case of Fallujah, an entire squad ambushed in a building was met with this horrifying fate, they were all burned alive this way!
The horror of white phosphorus bombs was crystal clear to everyone present, especially Tiger Shark, who had previously served in the US military and had witnessed firsthand the hellish scenes caused by such a weapon.
The agonizing screams of the unfortunate Dino lasted only a couple of seconds, and then everything went silent. There was no sound coming through their headphones, no communication messages whatsoever. Instead, a jumble of electric noise replaced the usual transmissions. They realized that their opponents had deployed a communication jammer.
Fortunately, everyone was relatively close together in a concentrated area, and most of them could simply turn their heads and see their teammates nearby.
Shan Ming’s heart raced as he took cover, and when he turned his head, he saw Dino writhing in pain on the ground. Dino’s shoulder had been burned through by white phosphorus, but he still maintained his composure and refrained from slapping at the flames. Doing so would only spread the white phosphorus onto his palm, increasing the area of injury without providing any benefit.
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At this moment, it didn’t matter whether they wanted to leave Dino or not, there was no way they could escape the imminent danger.
No one can outrun a shell, nor could anyone teleport several tens of meters away in a matter of seconds.
Despair crept into the eyes of Shan Ming and Tiger Shark.
Suddenly, a golden light shot towards them and swiftly lifted both of them by their clothes, flying them back into the building.
The bomb exploded behind them, and Shan Ming could only hear a scream of agony. His heart clenched in pain, it was so painful that everything before his eyes turned blood-red.
After Shen Changze set them down, Shan Ming turned around and saw that the flesh wings that had shielded them were already pierced with several holes from the burning white phosphorus. Shen Changze clenched his teeth, blood trickling from his mouth, and pounded the ground with his hand, trying to alleviate the pain, but it was all in vain.
Shan Ming drew his dagger and came forward. With a swift motion, he first cut off a piece of flesh. Tang Tingzhi quickly pulled out some medicine to stop the bleeding, while Shen Changze, pale with pain, called out “Dad” before embracing Shan Ming tightly around the waist.
Shan Ming’s eyes welled up with tears, he was on the verge of crying.
The sound of a gunshot was heard. With tears in her eyes, Lily shot through Dino’s chest. Dino suffered extensive burns from the white phosphorus and was beyond saving. Granting him release from the pain was the final act of mercy.
Jobb’s sorrowful roar pierced through the hearts of everyone. As they looked around at their injured comrades; fear, sadness, and anger pushed everyone’s emotions to the breaking point.
Tang Tingzhi and Tiger Shark gritted their teeth as they carefully removed every area on Shen Changze’s wings that had been burned by white phosphorus. Shen Changze’s flesh wings were left with five large holes, with blood dripping from them. Despite their caution, Tiger Shark and Tang Tingzhi’s skin was melted by his blood, but compared to the suffering Shen Changze endured, it was insignificant.
Shan Ming felt his heart ache so intensely that he could barely catch his breath. As Shen Changze trembled in agonizing pain from the flesh excision, Shan Ming held him tightly, praying for even a fraction of relief from his suffering, even if it meant he had to shoulder it himself.
The horrific sight of Dino’s lifeless body nearby served as a constant reminder to him. If it was Shen Changze lying there instead, he knew he would never be able to forgive himself for the rest of his life.
After enduring grueling torture, Shen Changze was completely drained. Sweat soaked through his clothes and he wilted in Shan Ming’s embrace. His tail tightly coiled around Shan Ming’s waist, and he incessantly nuzzled his cheek against Shan Ming’s neck, as if seeking solace and hoping to alleviate the pain that way.
Shan Ming spoke with a trembling voice, “Endure a little longer, just a little longer. If it hurts, bite me.”
Shen Changze, seemingly in a state of partial consciousness, murmured, “How can I bear to…?”
Shan Ming’s heart was greatly shaken. If there was anything in the world that could deeply touch him, perplex him, and leave an indelible mark, it was Shen Changze’s feelings for him.
Fourteen years ago, Shan Ming couldn’t quite recall the exact mindset with which he had adopted Shen Changze. Perhaps it was out of amusement, novelty, or simply curiosity about how Lin Qiang felt bringing him up. In any case, it was definitely not because he liked this child.
However, over the course of fourteen years, Shen Changze had showered him with love so profound that it was as if they were actual biological fathers and sons. In turn, Shan Ming had come to see Shen Changze as his true family. As someone abandoned by both family and kinship, finding brothers and comrades was already something he considered rare and precious. He had never even dreamed that an impulsive decision he made fourteen years ago would grant him a true son, a genuine family.
Shan Ming held him tightly, his heart brimming with a profound sense of warmth and moving emotions. He possessed far more than what a wanderer should have, and he felt deeply contented.
At some point, Shen Changze drifted into unconsciousness in Shan Ming’s embrace. Yet he didn’t loosen his grip, nor did he release his tail. It was as if he were asserting his sovereignty, tightly entwining himself around Shan Ming’s waist even in the depths of slumber, refusing to let go.
The sound of artillery outside continued, and the enraged mercenaries launched a fierce counterattack against Tang Jingzhi’s forces, they were determined to use the enemy’s blood to mourn for their fallen comrades.
Inside the dilapidated building, everyone was performing their respective roles, resisting the enemy’s onslaught and protecting their comrades by their side.
After Tang Tingzhi finished treating Shen Changze’s wounds, he collapsed to the ground, completely exhausted.
Shan Ming asked, “He passed out, but why isn’t he reverting back to his human form?”
Tang Tingzhi whispered, “Because he’s self-healing. He needs to remain in the state of a Dragon Blood Kin in order to heal his wounds at the fastest rate.”
“How long will it take for him to fully recover?”
“The wound is too big, luckily it’s on the wings rather than the body. It will take at least two hours for it to fully heal.”
After Tang Tingzhi finished speaking, he instinctively tried to wipe away his sweat with his hand. Ayer, who was sniping the enemy, caught sight of his movement through the corner of his eye. He grabbed Tang Tingzhi’s hand and flipped it, revealing a palm burned and mangled by Shen Changze’s blood.
Ayer cursed under his breath and instructed Koski to take his position. He instinctively reached for rubbing alcohol to disinfect Tang Tingzhi’s hand.
Tang Tingzhi exclaimed, “No, there’s acid on my hand.” If he pours this on it, it will catch fire immediately.
Ayer slapped himself in frustration. “Shit, I’m dumb!” He quickly grabbed a piece of gauze and began wiping the Dragon Blood off Tang Tingzhi’s hand. Tang Tingzhi was very careful and didn’t come into contact with too much Dragon Blood. However, Shen Changze’s blood was highly acidic, with just one wipe, a piece of Ayer’s skin came off and his palm began to bleed profusely.
Tang Tingzhi trembled in pain, and Ayer’s hand shook as well, but he steeled himself and wiped away the blood. Once he confirmed that only his own blood remained on Tang Tingzhi’s hand, he poured some blood-clotting powder over it. Then he wrapped Tang Tingzhi’s severely injured right hand and the palm of his left hand.
Tang Tingzhi looked at his two hands and murmured, “I’m a surgeon.”
Ayer pushed him behind himself and spoke in a low voice, “Don’t move anymore.”
The communication devices were jammed, and ammunition and medication were rapidly depleting. They had no knowledge of the fate of their teammates in other buildings. Every person was injured, and the situation had become extremely dire. However, they still couldn’t break free from the hellish web woven by the enemy with white phosphorus bombs.
The only remaining option was for the Dragon Blood Kins to venture out and eliminate the Dragon Blood Kins who were launching the white phosphorus bombs. Otherwise, they would inevitably be worn down and killed by the enemy.
A single thought lingered in everyone’s minds, keeping them determined to survive: they had to kill Tang Jingzhi.
at first i didn’t really hate Tang Jingzhi, but now……… i hope he dies a very slow and painful death