A single acidophilic ant is not too dangerous. Their acid spit can shoot up to half a meter at most, and there is no other means. But if you are surrounded by them, it won't be good. The arrogant'octopus head' just now is an example.
Several people on the expedition huddled together, more embarrassed than facing the dead, and all were helpless. Zhou Qingfeng was relaxed, shrugging his shoulders and saying to others: "Who has something to eat? I'm a little hungry."
"Victor, are you still in the mood to eat?" Todd had been tired and hungry all day after the fight, but he had no appetite in front of the dense group of acidophilic ants.
Everyone looked at each other again. Fortunately, when it comes to eating, everyone feels hungry except for those who don’t need to eat like Jiying and Mondino. The people's supplies have long been lost, not only are they hungry, they are also thirsty.
Xili whispered: "In the past, there were no such violent ants in the forest. The queen has powerful psychic powers and hides in the deepest part of the ant nest. They are only wholes, not individuals.
Even if the queen is killed, it can only cause a short period of chaos, and a new queen will immediately hatch in the nest. Their telepathy can pass on knowledge and history without any loss. But we will be torn to pieces by the out-of-control soldier ants at once. "
In the face of thousands of acidophilic ants, everyone has no other choice. Zhou Qingfeng didn't care, but felt that'it was impossible to find a place to step through the iron shoes, and it was all effortless to come.' He went everywhere looking for the source of the monster tide, and now he finally found it.
As for the others..., after the fright, they quickly became calm. Especially when they found that Zhou Qingfeng was not afraid, they were inexplicably relieved.
Old Borg yelled to the soldier ant who was spreading the word: "We are very willing to go to the ant nest as prisoners. But the bones of this undead minotaur looks very good, can I take it? And I collected it in the canyon? Can you bring it here with less cannibalism?"
Mondino also interrupted, "The acid of acidophilus ants seems to be worth studying and can be used to make acid bombs. Maybe..."
'Ji Ying' licked its hoofs and leaned closer, "Master, can you ask this queen ant, it should be familiar with the environment, do you know where to find the remains of the higher demon? I want to find a single horn of the "Nightmare" to strengthen my body."
The'octopus head' fell down, and the wizard, priest, and dead horse immediately got excited. They began to seize the opportunity to search for the mess of battlefield relics, and even wanted the queen to help find things.
The soldier ant who spread the word issued a cold low drink, "As prisoners, you have too many requests. Follow the team of soldier ants to the ant nest. Maybe I am in a good mood and can meet a little bit of your request."
The unrighteous companions reunited. 'Jiying' first turned back and took the initiative to come in front of the spreader ants to please, "The great mother of the ant nest, I'm really sorry to disturb you. The master said that you are in trouble, it doesn't matter, we are willing to help.
Although my abilities are limited, my master is best at creating miracles, and there is no problem that it cannot solve. As long as you know him for a long time, you will know that he is a very amazing person.
His only shortcoming is that he is too stingy and often deducts my pocket money. This greatly affects the relationship between our master and servant. I believe you must be a generous leader. I don’t know what benefits can we have after solving the trouble? "
The tentacles of the soldier ant danced a few times, as if looking at the dead horse with the monster's head in front of him. It turned to Zhou Qingfeng and said, "Your Excellency, your mount seems to be lacking in discipline. Maybe it should be replaced by a horse that doesn't have so much nonsense."
Thousands of smaller worker ants came from the surrounding ant colony, and they lifted the sluggish "octopus head" to the nest. A flying ant took the place of message work, hovering over Zhou Qingfeng and the others, and said: "Prisoners, recognize your identities. Don't try to resist, let alone run away."
Zhou Qingfeng didn't talk too much nonsense, he pulled Xili and took the ride with him, and took the others to follow the acid ant. About an hour later, a huge mound appeared in everyone's field of vision. The entrance of the ant nest is under the mound.
The entrance looked small, but a large number of acidophilic ants ran out of the nest, quickly remodeling the entire mound, and expanding it into a passage that could even enter and exit the "Dick Shadow".
The queen's telepathy appeared at the right time, "Prisoners, what are you going to be surprised? The ant tribe is the best architect, and it is your honor to be our prisoner. The ant country is the safest and most comfortable home in the world."
"Jiying" murmured, "Although I am an undead, basking in the sun will not do me any good. But I have severe claustrophobia, and I still like to stay on the ground."
Zhou Qingfeng rolled his eyes and rode his horse into the ground.
The ants do have amazing abilities in digging and building. Thousands of acidophilic ants ran back and forth, only relying on the two antennae on the top of the head to communicate with each other, they can coordinate and work neatly.
The ants expanded the narrow passage in front, and when Zhou Qingfeng and others could pass through, they immediately blocked the passage in the back to prevent foreign enemies from entering. During this period, we must maintain ventilation with the outside world, busy and orderly.
The structure of the ant nest is extremely complex and delicate, and Zhou Qingfeng and others are dazzled and knowledgeable. After more than ten meters deep underground, the width of the passage suddenly expanded, and spacious underground roads and buildings appeared.
Even Zhou Qingfeng was amazed. Others even exclaimed "wow wow". Human beings have very limited knowledge of ant nests, which is equivalent to setting foot in a completely unfamiliar country.
The ant nest is a huge and three-dimensional underground space, and the acidophilic ants dig one big hole after another. The cave has a suspended transportation network extending in all directions, just like the blood vessels of the human body, allowing ants to walk back and forth in it.
Just to support such a complex building system requires precise calculation and construction. This is by no means a job that ordinary wisdom can accomplish. 'Jiying' was very novel and asked the queen repeatedly: "Hey, hey..., how did you do it?"
The flying ants who spread the word take it for granted, but are very proud, "This is the instinct of the ant colony, and we are born with it."
"Everything in the ant colony is controlled by the queen?" Zhou Qingfeng also asked.
The flying ant said disdainfully: "Human, you seem very stupid. This is also my instinct, there is nothing to be surprised."
The underground space is warm in winter and cool in summer, isolating the harsh natural environment outside and blocking the invasion of various monsters. There are large areas of luminous moss and underground colonies on the roads and ceilings of the ant nests. Acidophilic ants grow these things underground to make food.
"Your life here is pretty good." Zhou Qingfeng was extremely vigilant, but after entering, he really felt that if he was content with the status quo, the days underground would be much better than the ground.
The team keeps advancing and goes deep underground. Zhou Qingfeng and others didn't know where they were, and eventually stopped outside a row of cave dwellings illuminated by glowing moss. The spreading flying ant shouted indifferently: "Prisoners, your prison is here."