Li Xiu arrived at a rock facing the high ground of the Tiger Demon Cave and sat down. Li Mingda, the hunter, followed closely behind.
Li Xiu patted Li Mingda on the shoulder in a gesture of thanks. He then used the thumb-ranging method common among artillerymen to determine that his position was exactly three hundred meters from the Tiger Demon Cave—a perfect distance for his Divine Dart to reach its full potential.
Li Mingda watched Li Xiu’s movements with utter confusion. How did this work? You could tell the distance just by holding up a thumb? What a genius! A true master! However, they were too close to the Tiger Demon Cave for Li Mingda to press him for details. Li Xiu understood his curiosity but had no opportunity to explain; this was knowledge from the modern world, after all, and he couldn't explain it even if he wanted to.
Chapter 42