Ultimate Supreme Soldier King

Despite this, the number of ants coming in each day was increasing.

The ants seemed to have noticed their companions were missing.

They began to venture out in search.

"If this continues, we'll end up dying here sooner or later. I have an idea that might help us escape," Lv Hongpeng said before distributing the food.

"What's the plan?" Although everyone disliked Lv Hongpeng,

when they heard he had a way out, a hint of happiness appeared on their faces.

They looked at him with expectant eyes.

"We need bait to attract the ants' attention, then seize the chance to escape," Lv Hongpeng said.

"Bait? Do you mean the canned food? That's a good idea," the jewelry store saleswoman said.

Lv Hongpeng shook his head and said, "Not the can. The can can't move, after all, we don't know what we'll face once we leave. It's our survival essential."

"If it's not the can, then what is it?" the crowd asked in confusion.

Lv Hongpeng's gaze gradually shifted to Old Zhu.

"No, absolutely not!" Hu Na immediately understood what Lv Hongpeng meant.

He actually wanted Old Zhu to be the bait!

"How can you do this!" The others widened their eyes.

"Why can't I? Look at Old Zhu, his leg is broken, he needs someone to support him, he's a burden. Bringing him along means maybe both won't be able to escape. Instead of that, he should sacrifice for everyone. At least this way, his wife can survive," Lv Hongpeng said, squinting.

"No, I don't agree!" Lin Lu said immediately, without any hesitation.

Use someone as bait?

This has to be a joke!

"You don't agree? Then why don't you be the bait?" Lv Hongpeng sarcastically said.

It's a joke.

To the ants, these people are no different from a piece of meat.

The ants won't show mercy.

Moreover, ants move as fast as people can run.

Maybe even faster.

That's why no one dared to venture out.

"Lv Hongpeng, do you have any humanity left?" Hu Na glared at Lv Hongpeng.

"Humanity? Ha, if I had no humanity, why would I even bother giving you food? If I ate this can all by myself, I could last two months! Look at Old Zhu's condition, his leg is already inflamed, it means infection, he won't live long anyway. Why not do something meaningful before he dies? Think of your wife and children, right?" Lv Hongpeng said, looking at Old Zhu.

Old Zhu's face went pale.

In fact, he wasn't entirely against Lv Hongpeng's proposal.

He had long wanted to die.

He felt that living only burdened Hu Na.

However, he didn't trust Lv Hongpeng enough to leave Hu Na in his hands.

Though he was injured, at least Lv Hongpeng hadn't turned against him yet.

If the team's only man were gone, who knows what Lv Hongpeng might do.

"I'll ask you once: do you agree with my method? If you disagree, don't ask me for food in the future!" Lv Hongpeng declared.

"Lv Hongpeng, is this food yours? Strictly speaking, it was Yan Ling who discovered it!" Hu Na said.

"Oh? So whoever discovers it owns it? Don't be ridiculous. Columbus discovered the New World, did that make it his?" Lv Hongpeng laughed.

"You..." Hu Na was at a loss for words.

"Let me tell you, it's a matter of who has the upper hand now. Plus, you've seen it, there's danger everywhere outside, only I can protect you," Lv Hongpeng said coldly.

"However, I'm not forcing you. If you want to stay here, then stay here."

"I agree!" Just then,

Old Zhu spoke up suddenly.

"No, Old Zhu, I won't let you!" Hu Na broke into tears.

"Xiao Na, I think Lv Hongpeng is right, carrying me is a burden. I'm in pain, the longer I live, the more miserable it gets. It's better if I can secure a chance for you," Old Zhu said, gritting his teeth.

Indeed, though his leg wasn't bleeding anymore, it had been soaked in sewer water, infection was inevitable.

It was inflamed.

It was both painful and itchy.

Utterly uncomfortable.

If rescue didn't come soon,

he would be as good as dead.

And even if he managed to leave alive,

his broken leg would be a burden to Hu Na and their daughter.

Hu Na would have to take care of him for life.

Their family, just an ordinary teacher's,

was not wealthy.

They could only make ends meet.

If Hu Na took him along,

imagine how things would be.

If he died,

considering Hu Na's good looks, she could definitely remarry.

She might meet a better man.

Besides, being slowly tortured to death like this,

he'd rather choose a swift death.

As a teacher, he knew how to analyze the situation.

Even if rescue came,

who knew when that would be?

After all, this place is so desolate,

that's why ant nests are everywhere.

"Don't leave me, Old Zhu!" Hu Na cried.

The others' eyes filled with tears too.

Such love is truly moving.

Only Lv Hongpeng remained expressionless.

"Hu Na, don't let Old Zhu's goodwill go to waste. He just wants to give you and us a chance. We will remember his sacrifice!" Lv Hongpeng said.

The crowd didn't answer him.

They couldn't believe he would use someone as bait.

"Old Zhu..." Hu Na wanted to dissuade Old Zhu.

"I've decided!"

Old Zhu interrupted her directly.

"If you don't agree, I'll stop eating from now on."

The plan commenced, Lv Hongpeng carried the can, Hu Na and the others moved Old Zhu near the ant nest.

Once the ants were attracted to Old Zhu,

they would take the chance to escape.

Even if they encountered a few ants along the way,

they could handle them together.

"Ah!"

Suddenly, Old Zhu screamed.

Lv Hongpeng had slashed his leg with a dagger.

Blood flowed out immediately.

"Lv Hongpeng, what are you doing!" Hu Na yelled in anger.

"Relax, without the scent of blood, how do we attract the ants?" Lv Hongpeng retorted.

"Old Zhu..." Hu Na looked at Old Zhu lying on the ground, tears streamed down her face again.

"Xiao Na, take care of our child." Old Zhu closed his eyes and said no more.

He silently played the role of the bait.

He feared saying more.

He'd no longer want to die.

After all, making such a decision required courage.

The scent of blood was indeed effective.

Soon, a small ant was attracted over.