novelaction Chapter 297 Red Ants
Chapter 297 Red Ants
Su Wenxin and Su Wenying had already stood at the front, shoulder to shoulder with Nangong Jingming. Their postures were erect, their gazes resolute, as if proclaiming their bravery and fearlessness to the world. Behind them stood Su Siyi, a worried look on her face. Her gaze shifted between the dust ahead and her family behind her, a chorus of mixed emotions. She feared the sudden arrival of unknown dangers ahead, yet also feared the slightest harm to her family. Her face was filled with conflicting emotions.
Behind Su Siyi stood the Su family, who were being closely protected by everyone. They huddled together tightly, their eyes revealing not fear but excitement and determination. They believed that in this critical moment, Nangong Jingming and his teammates would be able to protect them and keep them safe from harm.
The others formed a tight circle to protect the Su family. Their expressions were serious and focused, and everyone was aware of the heavy responsibility they shouldered.
"Master, don't be afraid. They're just ordinary insects, red ants. They're relocating and won't attack us." At that moment, Su Yi's voice rang in Su Siyi's ears. Its eyes flickered rapidly, as if it was rapidly analyzing the situation ahead. Although its voice was devoid of any emotion, it did ease Su Siyi's tense nerves a little.
"There are so many Crimson Ants! Are they really not going to attack us?" Su Siyi asked, still in disbelief. Her eyes were filled with confusion and surprise. As she watched the approaching dust, her doubts remained. She couldn't imagine such a large number of Zerg being so easily let go. It seemed to contradict her previous understanding of interstellar Zerg behavior.
"No, but if anyone gets hurt, they'll attack us because they love the smell of blood," Su Yi explained calmly. Its electronic eyes continued to stare intently at the red ant colony ahead, constantly collecting various data to better assess the situation.
"Uh, these red ants drink blood!" Su Siyi's curiosity grew even stronger. Her eyes widened slightly, a hint of surprise on her face, and her curiosity about these red ants intensified. She had never imagined that these seemingly powerful ants could have such strange habits. This made her want to explore this mysterious insect race even more.
Only when the swarm of red ants passed before them did Nangong Jingming and the others truly see them. Everyone's expression was filled with surprise, except for Su Yi, who remained expressionless. The red ants were enormous, like small tanks. Their hard shells gleamed a dark red glow in the sunlight, like burning flames. Their antennae swayed constantly, as if sensing their surroundings. Their legs were strong and powerful, leaving deep footprints with every step. The deafening sound of their footsteps was terrifying.
"Is this a scaled-down version of an ant?" Su Siyi swallowed, her face skeptical. Her eyes were filled with shock and disbelief. Looking at these enormous red ants, she felt as if she were in a fantasy world. These red ants looked very similar to the ordinary ants she remembered, but their size was countless times larger. This reality was difficult for her to accept.
"Perhaps, that's possible!" Nangong Jingming's face was filled with disbelief. He stared intently at the red ants, a hint of surprise and curiosity in his eyes. He wondered how many unknown mysteries this world still held, and how these strange creatures managed to survive and thrive in this land.
"These red ants are like a magnified version of the red ants back home—so huge! If I get hurt, they'll suck my blood dry and kill me!" Su Wenxin thought in amazement. A hint of fear crossed his face, and the terrifying image of being surrounded and blood-sucking by red ants emerged in his mind. He was well aware of the danger these red ants could pose, and secretly thanked that no one had been hurt yet; otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous.
The red ants swiftly passed by them, truly as Su Yi had said, without attacking them. Their ranks were neat and orderly, like a well-trained army carrying out a vital mission. They seemed completely unaware of the presence of Nangong Jingming and the others, simply moving forward towards their destination.
"Su Yi, why don't these red ants attack people?" Su Siyi didn't understand a lot, so she could only ask Su Yi directly. Her eyes were full of curiosity, eager to get more information about the red ants from Su Yi.
"Because they can't see, but they have a very sensitive sense of touch and smell for blood, so unless you deliberately bump into them and try to kill yourself, they won't know you're there," Su Yi explained patiently. Its electronic eyes flickered a few times, as if demonstrating to Su Siyi a unique way of understanding the Crimson Ant's perception.
His explanation finally made everyone understand: these red ants were blind! They couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. As long as they didn't get hurt, they just had to avoid them. But at the same time, they also realized that in this dangerous world, any negligence could lead to fatal consequences, and they must remain vigilant at all times.
"So how strong are they?" Nangong Jingming asked with some concern. A hint of worry flashed through his eyes. Even though no one was injured right now, that didn't mean there wouldn't be unexpected situations in the future. He still needed to gain a deeper understanding of the Red Ants' strength so he could be fully prepared.
"One isn't strong, but a group is still a bit difficult to deal with. However, a laser gun can easily solve the problem." Su Yi said. His voice was still calm and mechanical, as if he was discussing something very ordinary.
"Uh, Su Yi, we don't have the laser guns you mentioned!" Su Siyi said helplessly. She smiled bitterly, knowing full well that their current equipment was a far cry from the advanced weapons Su Yi mentioned.
"Master, I have it!" Su Yi said. Its metal arm was slightly raised, as if showing off its weapons and equipment.
"You have it, but that's all you have!" Su Siyi said. Her eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and envy. If each of them could possess such a powerful weapon, then survival in this dangerous world would be more secure.
"Master, if I have enough materials, I can make it too," Su Yi said immediately. Its electronic eyes flashed with excitement, as if it was full of confidence in making the laser gun.
"That's possible! But remember to remind us what materials are needed!" Su Siyi was delighted. This Su Yi really was an almighty robot, too almighty. A bright smile appeared on her face, as if she had seen the dawn of hope.
"It seems our weapons are still too outdated. We might have a hard time dealing with those red ants!" Nangong Jingming said worriedly. His eyes revealed a hint of worry, knowing full well that their current equipment was far from sufficient to survive in this dangerous world.
"Let's get to the city as soon as possible and try to get some weapons!" Su Wenying felt the same way. While they shouldn't have a problem dealing with them, those with weaker bodies still need some weapons to protect themselves. A hint of determination flashed through his eyes, and he had secretly made up his mind to find better weapons and equipment for everyone as soon as possible.
"Ding, please sign in at Xinghai City. 24 hours." Suddenly, the system issued a task. The cold electronic tone echoed in the silent air, like an order that could not be disobeyed.
"Brother Nangong, there's a sign-in mission. Let's get ready and leave right away!" Su Siyi said to Nangong Jingming. Her eyes revealed a hint of excitement and anticipation, as if in this dangerous world, the sign-in mission had become their motivation and goal.
"Well, okay!" Nangong Jingming agreed without hesitation. In his heart, nothing was more important than signing in for a mission. He knew that in this world full of unknowns and dangers, missions issued by the system often meant opportunities and hope. They had to seize every opportunity to better survive.
"Siyi, we're leaving now. What about this machine? It's not mined yet, is it?" Su Shiqian stared intently at the machine, his brow furrowed slightly, his face full of conflict and reluctance. Precious iron ore was now visible around the machine, gleaming with an alluring metallic luster in the sunlight. Yet, they had to consider leaving, which filled Su Shiqian with conflicting feelings. After all, they had invested so much time and energy here. If they left now, wouldn't all their efforts be wasted?
"We can only give up on this! We can collect it later when we have time!" Su Siyi sighed helplessly, her eyes also revealing deep regret. She knew in her heart that the current situation did not allow them to hesitate too much.
After all, they had only just arrived, and everything around them was still fraught with uncertainty and danger. If she left someone behind to guard the place, she simply couldn't bear the consequences if something unexpected happened. So, despite her immense reluctance, she had no choice but to make this difficult decision.
So, everyone acted quickly, hurriedly packed their bags, and boarded the vehicle one by one. Nangong Jingming sat in the driver's seat, his eyes firm and focused. He started the engine, the vehicle slowly started, and then drove towards the check-in place at full speed like an arrow from a string.