Chapter 436: Expansion
Luo Wen was well aware of what these creatures were searching for, but now was not the right time to make a splash.
Two days later, several bugs over ten centimeters long emerged from the depths of the underground. Their sturdy carapaces and powerful claws made it evident that these were combat-type bugs.
The last time the Recon Bugs were sent to work, they had discovered some native creatures hidden in the silt. The designs of these bugs were modeled after one of these local species. However, these highly imitative bugs were merely superficial copies; their internal structures were completely different. If dissected, their disguise would undoubtedly be exposed.
Luo Wen, of course, would not allow such a flaw to exist.
These imitative bugs had emerged this time to gather some native biological genes.
Luo Wen did not add poison capabilities to these bugs, as every planet’s ecosystem was unique. Except for highly corrosive toxins, most poisons were not universally effective. However, highly corrosive toxins would damage the genetic sequences of the species, which did not meet Luo Wen’s requirements. Therefore, in such cases, physical attacks were the most appropriate means of combat.
Soon, one of the bugs discovered a “similar-looking” creature beneath the silt. Although their appearances were nearly identical, the native creature was slightly larger in size, but actual combat power cannot be judged by appearance alone.
The bug did not rashly engage in a one-on-one fight but instead lay in ambush nearby. Soon, two more bugs arrived for reinforcement.
They surrounded the native creature from three sides. The native creature quickly realized these “similar-looking” creatures were not friendly and raised its claws in a threatening posture.