Qin Ning's struggle

"Zerg, I need to trade food."

Without giving Link a chance to speak, Viper Green cut straight to the point and made a request directly.

"Now?"

"Yes." Piqing stared at Link, his pupils condensed into vertical lines, with a chill, "I need a lot of food, fresh."

Link frowned and said, "I don't have it now."

The sound of explosions became more and more intense, and black smoke columns rose one after another.

The yellow sand rolled, and the light net kept flickering.

On the sandstone in the distance, countless black dots appeared, which were drawn into black lines, and then converged into a torrent, rushing towards the surroundings.

It is the army ants that leave the nest to investigate.

If found out, Link is sure that the other party will not give him a chance to explain.

The short answer is: there is no possibility of survival.

"I don't have any goods right now." Link gritted his teeth. "Actually, I'm in trouble right now, and my life may be in danger. If possible, I'll contact you after I get out safely."

After saying that, Link will close the trader.

In just a few minutes, the army ants had locked their target on Bone Mountain.

Without the explosion to stop them, and the smoke and dust to cover them, they must have rushed over in groups.

"Are you in trouble?" Piqing spat out the snake letter, the corners of her mouth were grinning, her smile was terrifying, "Tell me, maybe I can help."

"You would be so kind?" Link doubted.

"I need food." Piqing still said the same thing, "You're dead, it won't do me much good. You must be very clear about what I can provide."

Link stopped, and a thought flashed through his mind.

"I need a starship. The shield must be able to penetrate the optical net and be equipped with a light cannon."

"can."

Seeing Link's happy face, Violin changed the subject and made a request for the "food" of the transaction.

"If you want a starship, then the food must be fresh."

"Fresh?"

"Don't go through treatment, alive, understand?"

Looking at Piqing's big mouth, Link suddenly realized.

Snakes have special eating habits, no matter they are ferocious beasts or exotic beasts, they like to eat them raw.This one should be no exception.

It entangles its prey, crushes its bones, and swallows it raw from scratch.Even Link, thinking of such a scene, couldn't help shivering, sending a chill down his spine.

"As long as it's alive, anything is fine?"

"can."

"Okay, deal!"

After finalizing the type of cargo, Link quietly climbed up to the top of the mountain and found Pant with his back turned to him.It was really bad luck to find the other party. When I opened the weapon box, I was discovered by a few worker ants who explored the path, surrounded by groups, and the situation was precarious.

For Pant, this is tantamount to a catastrophe.For Link, it is the best opportunity.

In order to send away the crew and deliver weapons, Pant consumes a lot of system energy.

Threatened by army ants, the transaction device can only maintain a thin layer of white light, which may disappear at any time.

To collect biological energy and keep the trading system open, Panter must break through the siege, return to Bone Mountain, and collect as many bones as possible.Or take a gamble and use the last white light to entangle army ants and convert it into bioenergy.

The former is difficult, the latter is more difficult.

Hiding behind the shattered elephant clan skull, Link was not in a hurry and began to wait patiently.

Perhaps because they intended to swallow their prey all by themselves, the worker ants did not immediately send out a signal.This gave Link a chance.As long as Pant and the army ants are captured before the large army arrives, he may escape successfully!

About 3 minutes later, the white light protecting Pante continued to weaken and almost disappeared.

The army ants seized the right time, narrowed the encirclement, opened and closed their mouthparts, and made a terrifying sound.

Link was ruthless, aiming the trader at the target.

The white light shot out quickly, entangled Pant and the army ants respectively, quickly wrapped them like cocoons, and entered the trading system.

During the process, the army ants wiggle their antennae, making angry threats and signaling to their peers.

Seeing this, Link knew that the situation was not good, so he didn't dare to hesitate at all, and cleaned up the mess as quickly as possible to avoid being discovered by the soldier ants and falling into the same situation as Pant.

In the light cocoon, Pant opened the storage container and threw himself into it.

After improvement, the storage device can effectively maintain the needs of life, and guarantee Pant's safety during the transmission process.

Thanks to the little octopus.

It is not that they provide information and use their own experience as a reference, the plan will not be so smooth.Qin Ning didn't dare to be so bold and risk Pan't's life.

The storage containers disappeared along with the army ants.

Seeing the value given by the system, Link's eyes turned red instantly.

It turns out that the value of living organisms is so high!

"One unicorn, six army ants."

Viper Green confirmed that it was correct, and two light cannons appeared in the white light.

Link was dumbfounded.

Light cannon?

It's not as good as it was said to be!

"What's the difference? You need a weapon, and I'll trade it for you." Piqing licked the corner of his mouth, wanting to taste the taste of army ants immediately, "What's your dissatisfaction?"

"I need a starship, a starship that can pass through the optical network!"

"It's very simple, continue to collect life forms." Piqing stared at the screen, like a demon leading people into hell, "As long as you give me enough food, the starship is not a problem."

"it is good!"

The other party obviously took advantage of the loopholes and raised the price on the spot.Link had no choice but to climb up to a high place and try his best to collect bio-energy.At the same time, observe the marching ants that have surrounded them, and if they find that there are orders, they will be included in the trading system immediately.

The army ants found something wrong and immediately swung their antennae to pass information to each other.

"There are worker ants disappearing."

"three?"

"Five!"

"The smell of unicorns."

"It's gone."

"There is energy remaining."

"arms!"

"It's a praying mantis!"

"It's the mantis attacking!"

"Find him and tear him apart!"

After confirming the attacker, the news spread quickly, and more army ants surrounded them.

Open the bow without turning back the arrow.

If Link wants to survive, he must persevere until he gets the starship from Viper.

From noon to sunset, and then from sunset to dawn, Link and the army ants played hide-and-seek with the Bone Mountain.

In the process, the number of disappearing worker ants gradually increased, and his courage gradually increased.In order to speed up, the white light was aimed at the two soldier ants in charge.

Regardless of size or strength, soldier ants are several times that of worker ants.Conversion into bioenergy, or value defined by the system, is much more than the latter.

Since he offended him, he offended him thoroughly.

If not, it will fall into the ant nest, and sooner or later it will be reduced to the ration of young ants.

Once hungry, army ants will eat anything.It is on its own territory again, and no one will be spared.

Of course, the Yu clan is an exception.

The existence of the so-called natural enemies means that they would rather starve to death than get half a step closer.

After successfully capturing three soldier ants and 22 worker ants, the system prompts that the transaction requirements have been met.

Link was overjoyed, confirmed that the other party's goods were indeed starships, and immediately proceeded with the transaction.

Starships are massive.During the transaction, the white light was shining brightly, and the army ants immediately found the target.

Link didn't care too much, and before the white light disappeared completely, he had already climbed into the cabin and rushed to the bridge at the fastest speed.

Entering the command room, he immediately threw himself in front of the console, swung his forelimbs to press the control panel, and pushed the operating lever.

The roar was deafening, and the stern engine started.

The airflow formed a vortex on the top of the mountain, instantly blowing away the bones and starship wreckage, and the chasing army ants were not spared.

The starship begins to lift off.

"Shield, shield, turn on the shield..."

Link muttered while looking for the control button, neurotic.

Outside the starship, despite the terrible cyclone, the army ants once again formed a siege.

The soldier ants come first, followed by the worker ants.

The black torrent flows over the yellow sand, and the rustling of the mouthparts makes the scalp numb.

The purpose of the ant nest to launch the aircraft is not to launch an attack, but to wait for the starship to be torn apart by the optical net, and quickly catch the wreckage.

Link was racing against time, and the army ants' attention was attracted, but they didn't even notice that at the foot of the bone mountain, an inconspicuous alloy box opened silently.

Nearly a hundred self-explosive bombs were lifted into the air with the aircraft, and quickly flew towards the ant nest following the information left by the previous explosion.

Approaching the optical network, Link finally turned on the starship shield.

Some army ants rushed the fastest, got too close, and were torn to pieces by the sudden energy.

Through the screen, Link clearly saw the shattered limbs, his fear of death dissipated immediately, and he smiled very proudly.

With a reliable shield, no longer afraid of the optical network.

The starship shot straight into the sky, broke through the barrier set up by the army ants, and was about to pass through the atmosphere and escape.

"Catch up and grab him!"

"Tear him apart!"

The soldier ants were so angry that they quickly sent a message to the tower, put away the optical net, and all boarded the ship to pursue.

If this praying mantis is allowed to escape, they will be the laughing stock of the ant clan!

After rushing out of the planet, Link didn't dare to take it lightly, and turned on his horsepower, intending to escape back to his family as quickly as possible.

With the character of the mantis patriarch, he will probably listen to his explanation, but he will definitely not stand up for him.The most likely way is to throw him out and let the army ants deal with it.

Link knew this, and continued to flee to the clan, not for help at all!

The army ants were obviously mad, and following him into the city, they would definitely launch an attack without saying a word.

At that time, it will be impossible for the patriarch to stay out of the matter.

While the two sides are fighting, he can take the opportunity to run again.

The universe is so big, there is always room for a trader in your hand.

If it doesn't work, attaching to other Zerg is also a way of life.

For example, the termites in the eighth city area have deep enemies with army ants, and they are herbivores.If he can get on the line with the other party, Link is confident that with the plants obtained in the transaction, he will definitely be able to survive, and even live a good life.

At the time of Link's whims, the starship is about to enter warp speed.

However, at the last second, the engine room suddenly stopped working.

Link was terrified.

How is this going? !

The information was quickly called up, and the five characters "Insufficient Energy Mine" suddenly burst into sight.

"That damned snake!"

Trading starships basically does not come with energy ores.But in order to kill Link, Viper Green made special preparations.

Three primary energy mines can barely support the engine and shield to open.Entering warp speed, or jumping in space, but don't even think about it, it's absolutely a fantasy.

Piqing didn't expect this at first, but after discussing with Qin Ning, the steps were perfected.

The two knew that Link must have ore reserves.However, it only takes a few minutes of delay to prevent him from escaping in the first place, and the plan is half successful.

Determined the crux of the matter, Link turned on the autopilot system, then left the bridge and rushed to the engine room.

Just after jumping on the conveyor belt, the hull suddenly shook violently.

"what happened?"

Surprised, Link hurried to the bulkhead.Press the control panel and look out through the transparent window, the tentacles stand upright in horror.

In the dark universe, more than a dozen laser beams suddenly lit up, targeting Link's starship!

The light beam was blocked by the shield, temporarily unable to damage the hull.The fire light produced by the energy impact guides the army ants to the target and quickly surrounds them.

The black ant clan starship always symbolizes death.

Link had never been so scared.

Roll and climb into the engine room, open the storage container, and pour out all the ore.

"Don't stop working, don't!"

Prayers were not answered.

The ore was put into the groove, but the energy column never lit up.

The shield loses energy and disappears from the bow of the ship.The army ants seized the opportunity and launched a fierce attack.

The starships of the purple domain are not weaker than those of the black domain, but the ones traded by Viper Qing are obsolete models, which have been "refitted" beforehand.

Link had no choice but to escape from the energy cabin and run to the second deck, hoping to find a way to escape.

The god of luck did not favor him.

The army ants needed to vent their anger, and the artillery fire covered them violently. The starship couldn't hold on, and soon began to disintegrate.

As the flames flashed, the bulkheads shattered into pieces, and the decks were blown away one by one.

Losing support, Link floated in the universe, and with the protection of the trader, he did not die on the spot.

"Mantis!"

"It's that praying mantis!"

"attack!"

"fire!"

The artillery fire hit again, and everyone was in danger of being burned through the protective cover.

Link closed his eyes in despair.

At this moment, he finally understood that from the very beginning, this was a death journey.

He is being calculated and used to drain all value.

Anger and fear welled up in her heart at the same time.

If he had known this, he would have robbed more Qingyu merchant ships and devoured all the people on board alive!

The light bombs are like rain, and the beams burst together.

Centered on Link, dazzling flames bloomed.

After the last round of salvo, the soldier ants in front of the console received a message that the ant nest had encountered an unknown attack, the center collapsed, the queen was seriously injured, and most of the young ants died.

Confirming that it was a self-explosive weapon, the soldier ants angrily smashed the control panel.

"The frigate returns to the ant nest, and all the battleships head to the fourth city."

"Fourth District?"

"Go to Mantis to settle accounts!"

The anger of the army ants is far from being extinguished by Link's death.The soldier ants swear that they must destroy the praying mantis group in order to relieve their hatred!

The Zerg starship flew away, leaving behind broken starship wreckage.

Near the floating deck, a wave suddenly appeared.

In the darkness, the robots flew out one after another, searching carefully among the wreckage.Find the trader that has run out of energy, return to the starship immediately, follow the set route, and start the first space jump.

Qin Ning finished the day's class, declined Black Goose's dinner invitation, went back to the wooden house alone, closed the door, opened the trading system, and located the coordinates of Violin.

The trading interface opened, and Piqing was looking up, as if swallowing something.

Beside him, black carapaces were piled up in a hill, and the open spice box was empty.

Seeing Qin Ning, Du Qing took out a storage container, plus two army ants, and put them into the storage container at the same time.

"If you don't do this, the unicorn inside will be treated as bioenergy, and it will be missing arms and legs [-]% of the time."

"Thank you."

"No need." Pi Qing patted his stomach and said, "This meal is pretty good, I am very satisfied. If there is a chance in the future, I am willing to cooperate again."

"Ok."

Qin Ning submitted goods of equivalent value in exchange for Pant.Then he took out the literature and read it, waiting for Meng Qi to contact him.

If he is an intermediate host, there is no need to be so troublesome.

Seeing that the transaction amount was still less than half, Qin Ning couldn't help sighing.

Not long after the recorder was turned on, the black bracelet began to vibrate.

Seeing Meng Qi appearing, Qin Ning didn't say much, and directly sent the storage device over.

He didn't have army ants, and he could pass the test safely by submitting a few more pieces of alien meat.

"Thank you, my friend."

After receiving the storage device, Meng Qi smiled happily.

"Since we are friends, we naturally have to help each other." Putting the wooden box from the trade into the storage container, Qin Ning asked, "How long will Pant stay in there?"

"It will take at least two more days." Meng Qi explained, "I did an experiment before. After entering the storage device, he will automatically fall asleep, similar to a state of suspended animation. When the time is up, he will naturally wake up."

The locker is so cleverly designed that no one can open it until Panter wakes up.This ensured his life safety to the greatest extent.

"What are those black things?"

"You mean this?" Qin Ning grabbed a knot.

"Yes, this is it."

"It's army ants... at least in part."

Two marching ants, with only one leg left after the transaction, it can be said that they are not cruel.

"Can you trade it to me?"

"What do you want this for?" Qin Ning was puzzled.As far as he knew, mammoths didn't eat meat.

"Smash it for nourishment!" Meng Qi gritted his teeth.

"……All right."

There is nothing to complain about invading other people's star fields and eating other people's family members.

Link's demise is just a prelude.

Soon, the army ants attack the praying mantis colony.

Unable to make peace, the mantis went all out, mobilized all troops, and asked the termites for help.

The battle situation expanded rapidly and soon became out of control.

A large-scale civil war broke out in the Black Domain.

The dead or injured adult Zerg could even offset the bug swarm that broke out that year.

Link's trader was taken back by the starship and brought to Grayland.

Unexpectedly, a meteorite belt was encountered on the way back, the starship was torn apart, and all the robots were destroyed.The trader flew out of the meteorite belt, was picked up by a passing morpho butterfly, and has since changed hands.

But in Lan Yu, Qin Ning finished his break and returned to school, but still didn't see Bai Jue.

Holding up a platinum long feather, Qin Ning finally realized what it feels like to miss.

At the same time, Bai Jue finished his border cruise and arrived in Wangcheng.

After meeting the Emperor Yu, he took the initiative to participate in the Council of City Lords and formed a short-term alliance with the Golden Eagle and Snowy Owl.Afterwards, he left the hotel and went to the Star City station under construction.

Standing on the unfinished square, Bai Jue stood with his hands behind his back.Looking up at the towering volcano, which has gone through hundreds of millions of years, the eyes flicker slightly.