Saving people is one thing, but can you stop staring at the medicinal herbs?
Fang Si and the others looked over. Chen Shu looked like a famished wolf, ready to pounce at any moment.
"Uh, I can't help it."
Chen Shu swallowed and began to ponder a solution.
Soon, everyone stood on the back of the Swift Wind Sparrow, speeding towards the venom-eating insect swarm.
"Don't be afraid! The Southern Jiang brigands are here to save you!"
Chen Shu shouted, standing at the forefront with righteousness in his eyes, inspiring awe.
"Huh?"
Zhao Yong and the others, who were surrounded, were stunned. They saw Chen Shu's appearance and felt a surge of emotion.
"Boss, it's them?"
"I didn't expect them to put aside past grievances!"
"Is this the magnanimity of Huaxia University? We were too shallow!"
The six men's hearts burned with passion, and they felt as if they had found a way to survive.
"Let's coordinate our efforts and wipe out these bugs!"
Chen Shu spoke. His Scarlet Flame Dragon beside him spat a fireball, but it missed, failing to hit the insect swarm.
However, this single fireball seemed to sound the horn for a great battle!
"We'll strike! Cooperate with them!"
Zhao Yong's expression stirred with excitement as he spoke.
Everyone unleashed their full strength, their various skills firing in succession, annihilating countless venom-eating insects.
"Screech screech screech~"
The Venom-Eating Insect Lord was furious, filled with hatred for Zhao Yong and the others.
"Friend! Hurry up!"
Zhao Yong and the others' pressure immediately increased. Their skills went into cooldown, and they were suppressed by the insect swarm.
"No problem! Hold on!"
Chen Shu waved his hand and threw a urea bag towards the insect swarm.
"Huh?"
Zhao Yong and the others were bewildered, instinctively thinking it was some secret weapon.
Several venom-eating insects tore open the bag with their fangs, revealing its contents.
Dozens of pieces of raw meat mixed with ice scattered on the ground. The smell of blood instantly whetted the appetite of the venom-eating insects.
The venom-eating insects devoured them completely and became more energetic, focusing their attack on the trapped men.
"Ah, this..."
Zhao Yong and the others' eyes widened as they realized something was wrong.
"Once the bugs are full, they'll disperse on their own. Don't be afraid!"
Chen Shu smiled slightly, and the Swift Wind Sparrow turned its head, flying towards the distance.
"Damn it!"
Everyone's hearts seethed with anger. The insect swarm before them numbered in the tens of thousands. Did a few pieces of meat really think they could make them leave?
From beginning to end, Chen Shu had only spoken empty threats and given some meat to the venom-eating insects; he had done nothing else of any consequence.
"Damn it! I've been tricked! I knew he wasn't a good person!"
Zhao Yong and the others clenched their fists, not expecting to be so naive.
As a result, not only were they not rescued, but their previous attack had also angered the insect swarm further.
At this moment, the Venom-Eating Insect Lord, hidden within the swarm, became utterly enraged.
It looked back and saw that the hundreds of medicinal herbs in its territory had already disappeared.
It had been distracted by Zhao Yong and the others' attacks and had not noticed a thing.
"Hiss hiss hiss!"
The Venom-Eating Insect Lord let out a strange hiss.
More venom-eating insect swarms flew from afar, seemingly endless.
Countless venom-eating insects surged towards Chen Shu and his group.
However, the Venom-Eating Insect Lord did not leave, clearly unwilling to let Zhao Yong and the others go.
"Well done!"
Chen Shu grinned. Beside the Swift Wind Sparrow, a large yellow sphere was flying along with them.
The Golden Slime's mouth was covered in mud, and it held hundreds of medicinal herbs.
If they had collected the herbs themselves, it would have been too slow.
The slime could fly, and its mouth was large, making it the best choice.
"Sisters, let's start picking money!"
Chen Shu grinned and handed each of them a urea bag.
"Gulp!"
The slime continuously spat out various medicinal herbs, which were all loaded into the bags by the five individuals.
After spitting out the herbs, Chen Shu directly recalled the slime into his beast-taming space.
Behind them, countless venom-eating insects were in pursuit, but unfortunately, none were Silver-grade, so they couldn't catch up.
"Gained reward, Wind Blade +1!"
Chen Shu was in a good mood. Not only had he obtained hundreds of medicinal herbs, but he had also received a reward from the system.
"Hiss hiss hiss!"
The Venom-Eating Insect Lord in the distance watched as the slime continuously spat out medicinal herbs from its mouth, instantly going mad.
It had originally intended to use the medicinal herbs to attempt a breakthrough to Silver Two-star.
But all the hard-won medicinal herbs had been stolen.
In an instant, red light appeared in its mouth.
Countless venom-eating insects were enveloped by the red light, and their aura surged significantly.
This was the core skill of the Silver-grade Venom-Eating Insect, which could greatly enhance the strength of the species and was the reason for the venom-eating insect swarm's dominance.
"Little bird, run fast!"
Chen Shu's expression startled. He immediately grabbed the scorpion's tail and moved to the back of the Swift Wind Sparrow.
"Screech!"
The Swift Wind Sparrow panicked, as if injected with adrenaline, and its speed instantly surged.
The number of pursuing venom-eating insects had reached over ten thousand.
Although there were no Silver-grade existences, if they were to fight head-on,
Given their weight, they would most likely not be enough to satisfy the predators.
"Good opportunity!!"
Zhao Yong's expression shifted. His three Silver-grade contracted spirits unleashed their skills, directly bombarding the Venom-Eating Insect Lord.
Because the Lord had released its group amplification skill,
Its body emitted red light, making it incredibly conspicuous within the swarm.
"Boom boom boom!"
Several skills were unleashed, and countless insects swarmed forward, preparing to shield the Lord from the attacks.
This also caused the swarm's formation to become chaotic, creating a path of escape.
"Let's go!"
Everyone directly boarded the black flying bird and broke through the insect swarm.
The flying bird, spitting blood, flew at extreme speed, giving its all.
"Boss, our harvest this time!"
Someone's eyes held unwillingness as they looked back, wanting to see the backpacks they had dropped earlier.
"Can't worry about that anymore!"
The black flying bird fled desperately. This plan had been a complete failure.
But as long as there were no casualties, that was fine.
The venom-eating insect swarm split into two waves, relentlessly pursuing both parties.
Due to the rampant nature of the insect swarm, ordinary fierce beast packs dared not provoke them. The [Living Wood Swamp] gradually became chaotic.
At the Spirit Suppression Bureau's outpost,
"Elder Li, you've come personally?"
Wang Zhenlong, the commander of the Spirit Suppression Legion, looked at the white-haired elder before him with a hint of respect.
The elder asked, "Commander Wang, what is the current situation?"
"The temperature has exceeded eight degrees, and the temperature deep within the space is likely even higher."
Wang Zhenlong's eyes held worry as he said, "Elder Li, could it be..."
The elder shook his head. "It might be spatial fusion. I need to go and check the spatial forbidden mist!"
"Alright!"
Wang Zhenlong spoke and directly summoned a golden tiger that moved through the air.
The two of them immediately mounted the giant tiger and headed towards the depths of the space.
Wang Zhenlong was a Gold-grade beast tamer. As long as he didn't encounter a Silver-grade King, he would be fine.
"Xiao Liu, you take your men to guard the outpost! If anything unexpected happens, notify the Imperial Dragon Guards of Qing City directly!"
"Commander, don't worry!"
A soldier in the outpost nodded, watching the two leave.
After a full day of fleeing, Chen Shu and his group finally managed to shake off the venom-eating insect swarm.
"Damn, these things are really sick! Chasing for so long!"
The Swift Wind Sparrow landed safely, its rear end feeling quite cold, having ultimately not escaped Chen Shu's torment.
Under normal circumstances, venom-eating insects were equivalent to brigands in the space. They were always the plunderers; when had they ever been robbed by others?
Fang Si shrugged, unfazed, and asked,
"Chen Pi, if you were robbed, what would you do?"
"Of course, I'd generously forgive him!"
Chen Shu said with a smile, "And then I'd blow up his ancestral grave!"