Chapter 35: Scouting the Path (Two)
The long-lost thrill of solo exploration stirred a sense of nostalgia in Luo Wen.
Back then, he had been much weaker, injured, and could only dig tunnels underground to move forward cautiously. Now, however, his self-preservation capabilities had vastly improved. Even if he encountered the yellow earth ant legion head-on, his superior vision would allow him to escape in advance.
The sight of countless insects in the brood nest waiting to be fed had made him restless, eager to take risks for a quick return. But once outside, the cold wind cleared his mind.
After all, those insects were nothing more than mindless tools. Even the brood nest was expendable if necessary. When it came to a choice between his life and everything else, his survival would always come first.
As long as he lived, he could rebuild everything. That brood nest was merely a month’s work. Starting over with his experience would make recovery swift.
Of course, avoiding loss was preferable. His thoughts were merely a contingency plan for the worst-case scenario.
If it were just him, survival wouldn’t be a concern. Luo Wen could subsist on tree bark and sap. Since drinking the fluid of a foul-smelling earthworm previously, he had absorbed certain genetic fragments and evolved accordingly. In extreme circumstances, he could even eat dirt, extracting minerals and organic matter to sustain himself.
However, such measures were a last resort. To his human soul, “eating dirt” was far from appealing. Still, he considered incorporating this trait into his new brood members to prepare for future crises like the current one.
Having resolved these thoughts, Luo Wen felt more at ease. His initially hurried pace slowed to a more measured crawl.