Chapter 121: Walking Through Fire
Four teachers were located on both sides of the sandpit facing each other. They were to protect the safety of the students. A group of relatives and friends next to the playground were asked to be on the other side of the sandpit. Zhao Gang shouted to these training students: "Which of you will come first?"
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Ding Yi was still analyzing, when passing through this cobblestone passage, the appropriate time for the soles of the feet to contact the stones, the appropriate length of stride, etc., when the hands behind him no longer allowed him to think clearly and pushed him out.
"Son of a bitch." Ding Yi was so angry that he gave the guys behind him a big negative comment on their bird tripes and chicken intestines.
But now that he has been pushed to the front of the sand pit, he is not allowed to worry about the unhappiness with those classmates anymore. He cast his eyes on Qi Xiu on the other side of the sand pit. Qi Xiu nodded slightly to him, and then Ding Yi
Be determined.
After taking off his shoes and socks, holding one in each hand, Ding Yi took a deep breath and began his life-threatening performance.
He silently recited the mantra that the five elements complement each other and rushed out.
"Wood produces fire", "fire produces earth", "earth produces metal", "metal produces water", "water produces wood".
Just after reciting the mantra of the Five Elements Reciprocity, the burning sensation on the soles of his feet almost made him deform his movements. Ding Yi was different from other students who participated in the training. He really had some research on 'walking through fire'.
The so-called "fire walking" is called "walking on fire" or "running fire" in some places. In the South Island, Yeman, Broken Leaf Islands, and even in southern Xinjiang, this so-called "fire walking" is very popular. In fact, it is
By taking advantage of the short time when the soles of the feet are in contact with the charcoal when a person is running rapidly, the heat from the charcoal to the feet is not enough to cause damage to the feet. As long as you dare to run and run fast enough, you will be safe.
The general 'fire walking' passage is only a dozen meters long, and the 'fire walking' ritual is usually performed on top of charcoal. If there is no other reason for the forty-meter-long 'fire walking passage', it should be a problem.
It's on these seemingly ordinary pebbles.
In fact, when Ding Yi's feet first stepped on those scary-looking cobblestones, the touch under his feet was not that hot. But walking barefoot among the dark red charcoal, the burning feeling was still very strong.
, that feeling of being scorched or even losing your life at any time will always accompany you throughout the journey.
The sound of "cracking" came from time to time, which was the sound of charcoal being crushed and exploded by stones. The violent sparks flew everywhere, and it was still very painful when it splashed on the exposed skin.
The key to "walking through fire" is speed and courage, as well as the confidence that you can pass. Of course, you must also try not to step on the charcoal with your bare feet.
"Metal overcomes wood", "wood overcomes earth", "earth overcomes water"...
While he was still reciting the mantra of the five elements interlocking each other in his mind, Ding Yi already stepped on the red charcoal with one foot. This was the result of the interference from a ball of sparks that had just exploded. At this time, Ding Yi had already walked to the fire scene.
In the middle, many people saw this situation. A strong stinging sensation came, causing Ding Yi's body to sway greatly. At this time, most people almost thought they had seen the outcome of Ding Yi's failure.
Holding back the severe pain, you must not panic at this time, 'I can do it, I can, I can do it!' Ding Yi secretly cheered himself up. Challenge yourself and surpass yourself. I must surpass myself.
Ding Yi quickly raised his feet and corrected his deformed movements.
The surrounding crowd was silent. Everyone held their breath and did not dare to take a breath, for fear that the sound here would affect the "fire walker" in the fire scene.
Wang Shuai even shed tears, and his teeth were about to bite his lips, because his arm was being held tightly by Xu Manli, and his hand was bitten tightly by Xu Manli...
Only the last ten meters were left. The evil-hearted Zhao Gang did not pave the cobblestones in the end. Those stones at the end that looked like cobblestones turned out to be carbonite!
It turns out that the real test is here. Ding Yi has no time to complain. This setting corresponds to everyone, not just him.
"Water defeats fire" Ding Yi shouted out the silent thoughts in his heart. He did not pause in his movements, and stepped forward in large steps. The soles of his feet were so painful that he almost jumped, but he continued to move forward with his second foot without hesitation.
forward.
"Fire defeats metal!" Ding Yi was still shouting, his tenacious and unyielding faith supporting him to continue moving forward.
The charcoal was trampled to pieces, and the flames became more powerful. The dark red charcoal began to glow, and red flames jumped out, licking Ding Yi's legs. There were rising flames under Ding Yi's legs.
"Metal overcomes wood", "wood overcomes earth", "earth overcomes water", "water overcomes fire". Ding Yi's stubborn figure did not lose shape in the blazing fire. He recited the mantra loudly and moved forward unswervingly.
The forty-meter-long "Fire Walking Road" was finally completed by Ding Yi.
A teacher hurriedly greeted him. Ding Yi recognized him as the school doctor, Dr. Chen.
Whether it was his willpower that defeated the fire demon or his mental strength that overcame the burning, Ding Yi's feet were only slightly red and swollen, nothing serious.
Zhao Gang also had a look of approval on his face.
After walking through the sand pit, Yuan Zhen and Xu Manli were able to step forward. A group of people rushed forward, took the ointment given by the doctor, and quickly applied it on him. A Dong continued to massage Ding Yi.
Wang Shuai ended up with tears streaming down his face. I was obviously the one who suffered the most, so why didn’t anyone come to comfort me?
"Tch, what's so difficult about this? I'll be the second one." Sang Keyou, who had long disliked Ding Yi and finished first in the lap, bravely took over the second one.
This is a student with excellent physical fitness. He kicked off his shoes and strode towards the 'Fire Walking Path'. He walked very calmly and confidently for the first dozen steps, but he still committed the crime of Ding.
B made the same mistake. The explosion of sparks caused his movements to go out of shape. He stepped on the red charcoal. The sudden mistake made his body pause for a short while.
Just such a short moment completely affected the performance of his subsequent actions. He panicked and stepped on the charcoal with his second foot. The severe burning sensation and the rising flame made him panic and move towards him randomly.
He rushed forward, but still did not step on the stone road. Instead, due to his panic, the entire "walking through fire" was destroyed by him, so that he only ran four or five steps before falling into the fire, and the challenge failed!
The surrounding teachers rescued him in time and did not let his head come into contact with the burning charcoal, otherwise the guy might be disfigured. However, there were still some degree of burns on his legs, back and left hand.
The remaining twenty-two people also put away their contempt at this time and began to seriously think about how to face this dangerous challenge.
Zhao Gang walked barefoot to the fire scene again and rearranged the 'fire walking path'. The burning charcoal did not seem to threaten him at all. He moved this stone and that stone with his bare feet, and it felt like
It's like those red charcoal don't exist.
He rearranged the scattered pebbles with his feet. Zhao Gang didn't give these people any more time to think about it, and started to point them directly: "You, that's you, the one wearing the black jacket, you can start, the one next to you
The one with the light red sweater is next..."
The person wearing a black jacket is Zhao Lingcheng, a descendant of the Zhao family in Jiyun City. Although Zhao Gang is also named Zhao, Zhao Gang is not from this city, and he is not related to the Zhao family in Jiyun City.
But Zhao Lingcheng is obviously much better than Sang Keyou. His observation ability and body
His physical coordination is very good, and his courage is also good. He basically made no mistakes and walked through the sand pit in one go.
A group of relatives and friends of the Zhao family also immediately surrounded him, and the school doctor also followed.
Of the team of twenty-four, seventeen people passed without any worries. Seven people, including Sang Keyou, failed due to various reasons. What was surprising was that all three girls passed the dance this time.
Fire's challenge.
After the morning training session, Zhao Gang asked to gather at this place at two o'clock in the afternoon, and then left with the other teachers.
Adong took the opportunity to arrange the tableware. Lunch was served at Furonglou. Lin Mufeng had already arranged it. Four cold dishes and four hot dishes were all prepared in advance and placed in the food box.
.Xu Manli also ordered Yuan Zhen to take out the food made by the Ding family. Comparing the two, Furonglou's food is more delicate and elegant, while the Ding family's food is affordable and plentiful.
The Ding family is now considered to have a small fortune, and Wu Shuhui has also put a lot of effort into food. Knowing that there are many people coming to cheer her son up, she must take into account not only her son's nutritional intake, but also the number of people helping.
So we cook mostly meat dishes. Solid beef, venison breast, pork, sausage...
Ding Yi saw many students participating in the training camp chewing noodles, and Liu Hang and Li Wenhao invited them to eat together regardless of whether they were familiar with them or not. Although a few students were a little aloof and did not join, they were also invited.
attracted many students.
Several students were originally very cold towards Ding Yi and still had grudges in their hearts. Seeing that Ding Yi was sincere, they all put aside their prejudices and accepted Ding Yi's invitation.
Everyone had a lively meal, chatted happily, and had long forgotten the unhappiness of the morning.
However, Ding Yi's thin body was still constantly being talked about, but after everyone saw Xu Manli's ferocious expression like a tigress, everyone wisely chose to change the topic.
Carrying a plate of meat, Ding Yi left the crowd and walked to Sang Keyou's side.
Sang Keyou is a child from a commoner family. There are five brothers in their family. He is the second child. Originally, he was also suspended from school like Ding Yi. He dropped out of school early in the third grade of elementary school. He was once the second child of Ding Yi and his class.
The fighting king. The poor life since childhood and the rough education from his father made his personality a bit violent. Yuan Zhen had fought with him, but they only beat him one by four. That was not the case between Yuan Zhen and Ding Yi.
One of the glorious failures. Although Yuan Zhen and the others won in the end, after he took out the knife, they were still repaired one by one in a miserable way.
Sang Keyou's burn was still a bit severe. Although he applied medicine, he still looked a bit miserable. His right leg was now red and swollen.
Ding Yi put the plate next to Sang Keyou. Seeing that Sang Keyou wanted to get up and leave, he held Sang Keyou's shoulders.
"Listen to what Mouse said, you are working at Xingang Pier. Stop it. From now on, follow me and the third son of the Sang family who is as strong as you. Who is that? He is the one who snatched Yuan Zhen's brother Yuan Kui's hat. From now on,
Don't do what you did, come and help me." Ding Yi said.
"The salary of twenty silver dollars a month will be regarded as the reward for you two brothers. After finishing the work in the afternoon, I will ask your brother to go to Qianyu." Ding Yi pushed the plate in front of Sang Keyou.
"Why are you so nice to me? I've beaten you before." Sang Keyou asked angrily.
"Didn't I hit you before? Don't forget that I was the one who hit you with those panda eyes." Ding Yi said.
Ignoring Sang Keyou's emotion, Ding Yi walked back to the crowd.
Suddenly there was an inexplicable throbbing in his heart, and he raised his head.
Chapter completed!