DB Chapter 103

Chapter 103 – White Phosphorus

Novel Title: 龙血 (Dragon Blood)

Author：水千丞 (Shui Qian Cheng)

Translator: K (@kin0monogatari)

Protagonists: 单鸣 (Shan Ming -MC), 沈长泽 (Shen Changze -ML)

*Please read at Novels Space.space, the original site of translation. TQ*

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As early as the Gulf War, the U.S. military used white phosphorus as a biochemical weapon. It was widely used in wars back then. Despite frequent international condemnation, the U.S. military still went its own way to use them. In 2004, the U.S. military used white phosphorus and napalm mixed incendiary bombs in Fallujah, resulting in the tragic death of a large number of civilians. It shocked the whole world.

The ignition point of military white phosphorus is low, but the temperature can be as high as 1000 degrees or more. As long as it touches any object, it will continue to burn. It cannot be extinguished by any means. As long as a person is touched by a little splash, the white phosphorus will burn through the flesh and enter the bones. The victim will be burned alive into ashes and black bones in endless pain and despair.

Moreover, it is extremely painful to be exposed to white phosphorus burning materials. Even a veteran who has experienced many battles cannot bear the pain of being burned by white phosphorus. The only way to save people is to quickly cut off the white phosphorus by cutting off the skin when it first touches the skin.

The speed must be fast and decisive. Otherwise, the companions who are suffering from the burning pain of white phosphorus will not be able to resist calling for help from others, which may cause a second victim. And then a third and a fourth victim just like what happened in an ambush in Fallujah. A whole team in a building was burned alive like this!

The horror of the white phosphorus bomb was clear to everyone present, especially Tiger Shark, who had served in the U.S. military and had seen the hellish scene with his own eyes.

The disturbing cry of the first unlucky Dino only lasted for two or three seconds and then they couldn’t hear anything anymore. There was no report in the earphones but it was replaced by a loud electric sound. They realised that the opponent used a communication jammer on them.

Fortunately, everyone is in a relatively concentrated place and most people can see their teammates as long as they turn their heads.

Shan Ming hid in the bunker with his heart beating wildly. As soon as he turned his head, he saw Dino rolling on the ground because of the pain. His shoulders had been burned through with white phosphorus but he hadn’t lost his mind yet and he didn’t reach out to pat him. Otherwise, apart from bringing the white phosphorus to his own palm, he would increase the wounded area. It will not help.

Shan Ming gritted his teeth and rushed out. Tiger Shark also rushed out of the building on the other side.

When Dino saw them, he screamed incoherently, “Help me! You son of a bitch! Just fucking kill me!”

Shan Ming rushed over and kicked him on the back of the neck. The kick was strong enough to knock him out. Tiger Shark quickly squatted down and cut Dino’s clothes with a dagger and then gouged out the meat on Dino’s shoulder without hesitation.

Dino was woken up by the pain. His voice was hoarse from screaming and Shan Ming had to kick him again, knocking him unconscious one more time.

Tiger Shark quickly gouged out the piece of meat and then the two lifted Dino to run into the building.

The ‘Prayers’ and the ‘Red Frost Warriors’ armies more than a hundred metres away have all turned into a hell of grey and white bones. Countless soldiers slapped the white phosphorus on their bodies and then infected other companions. The army of hundreds of people was in a mess. They were howling in pain into the sky.

Hesitant about Shen Changze’s reminder, they all ran into the bunker. No one else had been affected other than Dino.

But just as Shan Ming and Tiger Shark carried Dino back, another grenade flew towards them with deadly white phosphorus.

At this time, no matter whether they wanted to move Dino or not, they couldn’t run away.

No one can run past this bomb and no one can teleport tens of metres away in a few seconds.

Both Shan Ming and Tiger Shark had despair in their eyes.

A golden light shot towards them. It grabbed the clothes of the two of them and rushed into the building quickly.

The grenade exploded behind him. Shan Ming only heard a scream. His whole heart throbbed. The pain he heard from the scream made his eyes blood-shot red.

After Shen Changze put them down, Shan Ming turned his head and saw that the white phosphorus had burnt through several holes on his wings which had been spread to cover them. Shen Changze’s teeth were bleeding as he held back the pain. He kept beating the ground with his hands, trying to relieve the pain. But it didn’t help at all.

Shan Ming drew out his dagger and rushed up. He raised the knife in his hand and gouged out a piece of his flesh first. Tang Tingzhi quickly took out medicine to stop the bleeding. Shen Changze was in so much pain that his face was pale. He called out “Baba” and he suddenly hugged Shan Ming’s waist.

Shan Ming’s eyes were sour. He almost cried from seeing this.

There was a sound of a gunshot. Lily had shot Dino’s chest with tears in her eyes. Dino was burned extensively by white phosphorus and he was hopeless. It was the last kind of kindness for them to free him from the pain.

Job’s mournful roar pierced everyone’s heart. Looking at the injured teammates around one by one, fear, sadness and anger pushed everyone’s emotions to a critical point.

Tang Tingzhi and Tiger Shark gritted their teeth and gouged out all the places on Shen Changze’s wings that had been burned by white phosphorus. Shen Changze’s fleshy wings were cut into five big holes, dripping with blood. Tiger Shark and Tang Tingzhi were careful but they were still affected by his acidic blood and got their skin scalded. But compared to Shen Changze’s suffering, it was insignificant.

Shan Ming was so distressed that he couldn’t breathe. When Shen Changze was trembling and enduring the pain of having his flesh gouged out, he hugged Shen Changze tightly, praying that he could relieve half of his pain. He would even rather be the one to bear it.

Not far away, Dino’s appalling corpse reminded him repeatedly that if Shen Changze was lying there, he would never be able to forgive himself for the rest of his life.

After the torturous period, Shen Changze was completely exhausted. His clothes were soaked in sweat. He was held in the arms of Shan Ming as his tail was tightly wrapped around Shan Ming’s waist. His cheeks kept rubbing against Shan Ming’s neck. It was as if it would relieve the pain.

Shan Ming said tremblingly, “Be patient, be patient. If it hurts, just bite me.”

Shen Changze seemed to be a little hazy as he murmured, “How can I be willing…”

Shan Ming’s heart was shocked. If there is anything in the world that can shake his heart, move him, make him confused, or cause him to be unable to forget forever, it is Shen Changze’s feelings for him.

Fourteen years ago, he didn’t really remember what kind of mentality he had when he adopted Shen Changze. Maybe it was for fun or maybe it was some sort of a new thrill. Or maybe he was just curious about Lin Qiang’s mood when he decided to raise him. In short, it was definitely not because he liked this kid.

But for fourteen years, Shen Changze had given him as much affection as a father and son should have. He also regarded Shen Changze as his real family. He is a person who has been abandoned by his own family and was stripped of affection. The brotherhood and comrade-in-arms from ‘Peregrine Falcon’ was already so much special for someone like him. He never dreamed that an unconsidered decision fourteen years ago gave him a true family, a real affectionate son.

Shan Ming hugged him tightly. He was touched deep in his heart and it was filled with warmth. He had too many things that an exile should not have. He felt very content.

Shen Changze passed out unconsciously in his arms but he still didn’t let go of his father nor let go of his tail from wrapping around him. It was as if he was declaring his possession. It was still wrapped around Shan Ming’s waist tightly, even in his sleep.

The sound of gunfire outside continued and the angry mercenaries gave Tang Jingzhi’s troops the most violent counterattack, using the blood of the enemy to pay homage to their lost comrades-in-arms.

In the dilapidated building, everyone performed their duties. They resisted the enemy’s attack and protected the companions around them.

After Tang Tingzhi treated Shen Changze’s wound, he collapsed and sat on the ground.

Shan Ming asked: “He passed out. But why didn’t he turn back into a human?”

Tang Tingzhi said softly: “Because he is healing himself. He must be in the state of a Dragon Blood Man to heal his wounds as quickly as possible.”

“How long will it take for him to heal?”

“The wound is too big. Fortunately, it is on the wings, not the body. It will take at least two hours to fully heal himself.”

After Tang Tingzhi finished speaking, he habitually wanted to wipe his sweat with his hands. Ayer, who was sniping at the enemy, spotted his movements out of the corner of his eye and grabbed his hand. He turned Tang Tingzhi’s hand away. His palm had been burned to flesh by Shen Changze’s acidic blood.

Ayer cursed and asked Koski to take his place. He habitually tried to disinfect Tang Tingzhi with alcohol.

Tang Tingzhi yelled, “No, my hands are numb. If it’s poured on me, it will catch fire.”

Ayer slapped himself, “Damn, I’m confused!” He grabbed the gauze and wiped the dragon blood off of Tang Tingzhi’s hands. Although Tang Tingzhi was careful not to stained himself with too much dragon blood, Shen Changze’s blood was too acidic after all. Ayer wiped off a piece of skin and his palms were bleeding profusely.

Tang Tingzhi was shaking in pain and Ayer’s hand was also shaking. But he still wiped off the blood with all his heart. After confirming that the blood on Tang Tingzhi’s hand was his own, Ayer poured hemostatic powder on him. He wrapped up Tang Tingzhi badly injured right hand, while only the palm of his left hand was wrapped up.

Tang Tingzhi looked at his hands and murmured, “I’m a surgeon.”

Ayer pushed him behind him and said in a deep voice, “Don’t move any more.”

Their communication equipment was interfered with while their ammunition and medicines were rapidly decreasing. They didn’t know the fate of their teammates far away in other buildings. Each of them was injured and they were still not out of the net of hell.

The only way out is for the Dragon Blood people to go out and kill those Dragon Blood people who are firing white phosphorous bombs. Otherwise, they will be consumed by the enemy to death here sooner or later.

Everyone had only one thought in their hearts that was supporting them to survive. And that was to kill Tang Jingzhi.

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*Author’s Note: The white phosphorus bomb is one of the biochemical weapons made by the Americans. It is very terrifying. If you are interested, you can Baidu it. But remember not to look at the pictures of those affected by it. -SCQ

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☝🏻White phosphorus grenades. I didn’t dare to put pictures of people affected by this bomb. It’ll give y’all nightmares. Sorry.

Next update: 2023.–.– (*TBA)

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