CHAPTER 506: CHAPTER 516: IN STRICT FORMATION

By this moment, the ten Crimson Fire Ant Queens had finally finished devouring the corpse of the Nine Yin Heaven Centipede. Among them, one of the Crimson Fire Ant Queens was exceptionally fierce, for it had swallowed the head of the Nine Yin Heaven Centipede.

This part was also the most essence-filled portion of the Nine Yin Heaven Centipede.

"Alright, come on out!" Chu Feng summoned the ten ant queens with his mind, calling them to crawl out from the cave. Their ant soldiers had all perished.

It was fortunate that these soldier ants were able to detain the Nine Yin Heaven Centipede with all their might, allowing the ten ant queens to successfully bite it to death.

It had already evolved to the same level as the Nine Yin Heaven Centipede and had stealthily consumed so many precious Medicinal Herbs aged ten thousand years or even one hundred thousand years. Its abilities were indeed tremendous.

Compared with it, Chu Feng’s ten Crimson Fire Ant Queens were far inferior, much like the difference between heaven and earth.

But that’s how ants are, they can often overthrow the strong with their weakness. They rely on their numerical advantage and unity to achieve victory.

After the ten Crimson Fire Ant Queens crawled out, each one was hugely swollen, their bellies round and shiny, even showcasing stretch marks akin to those of pregnancy.

Since all the ordinary Soldier Ants had died, they made the wooden box appear empty and hollow.

Once they’ve digested the corpse of the Nine Yin Heaven Centipede, there’s an eighty to ninety percent chance they will evolve.

At that time, no one knows how strong they could become.

Evolve into what kind of ant species? Even Chu Feng did not know.

Regarding strange insects, he had only a cursory understanding and was not an expert. In the world, true Insect Masters who specialize in breeding and taming insects are extremely rare. However, Gu Witches were once prevalent for a long stretch of time during Ancient Times.

Later, because Gu Witches were too eerie and venomous, capable of killing people unseen,

they caused a panic among the strong ones of the entire world.

Eventually, Gu Witches were eradicated from this world. For a time, Gu Witches were like street rats, with everyone calling for their extermination.

Moreover, with the downfall of the Witch Clan, it ultimately led to the complete disappearance of Gu Witches from this world.

Otherwise, when it comes to the true art of controlling insects, the Gu Witches were definitely the originators.

"Chu Feng, are these few Crimson Fire Ants all that’s left of your ant troops?" Mountain Master Liang Yun sighed deeply in his heart, filled with profound disappointment. As he expected, Chu Feng’s ant soldiers were simply no match for that ’Medicine thief.’

The others also shook their heads in turn.

Even if they found the Medicine thief, so what? They were incapable of dealing with it.

If it hides underground and doesn’t come out, no one can do anything about it.

"I think we might as well just brute force our way through! Dig it out directly. With so many of us here, there’s no way we can’t dig it out!" A Manager from Medicine Mountain No. 108 spoke loudly.

"Right, just do it! Had we known, we wouldn’t have listened to this kid. By now, we would have dug at least a few hundred meters already."

The others also spoke up in agreement.

Because catching this Medicine thief was related to the interests of everyone at Medicine Mountain No. 108.

Without capturing the Medicine thief, everyone in Medicine Mountain would be on tenterhooks day and night.

These people’s words were unpleasant to hear, and Chu Feng was getting a bit angry.

He worked hard to help these people deal with the Medicine thief, yet they didn’t even have a hint of gratitude. His face turned cold, "Hurry up and dig then, don’t just stand there! Otherwise, it might escape!"

Chu Feng, with irony on his face, carried the big wooden box and walked away.

These people lacked perceptiveness and couldn’t discern the true from the false. But Mountain Master Liang Yun saw something.

"You bunch of idiots, shut up! Chu Feng has helped us find the true Medicine thief, which is already a great kindness. At the very least, it lets us know that it wasn’t humans stealing the Medicinal Herbs, but rather some sort of bugs or snakes," Mountain Master Liang Yun reprimanded.

"How can you blame him for not capturing the medicine thief? If it were you instead, I fear you’d fare even worse!"

Mountain Master Liang Yun berated these subordinates of his in a fit of anger.

Then, he quickly caught up to Chu Feng ahead of him, "Chu Feng, taking advantage of our seniority and my slightly superior cultivation, I’ve arrogantly addressed you as Junior Brother Chu. Your capabilities are truly unparalleled in my life."

"Pay them no mind."

"I know you failed to complete the task and will definitely be punished when you return to the Task Hall. I’ll accompany you. Ten thousand merits are still within my means to offer."

"When the time comes, I will explain everything to the people at the Task Hall and do my utmost to mitigate your punishment. Regardless of how many merits are penalized, consider them all on my head."

This time, Liang Yun truly became a good person.

It’s uncertain whether it’s a prick of conscience, but he’s unexpectedly amiable towards Chu Feng.

Chu Feng turned his head and gave Mountain Master Liang Yun an indifferent glance, seeing his sincere face, which seemingly bore no ulterior motive.

"Success or failure in the task, that is my own matter. I can’t trouble Mountain Master Liang with this burden!" Having said that, Chu Feng no longer paid any attention to Mountain Master Liang Yun and quickly headed towards his own Medicine Mountain.

Because his time was limited.

Mountain Master Liang Yun gave a few orders to his subordinates behind him, instructing them to keep an eye on the cave in case the ’medicine thief’ inside attempted to flee. As for himself, he quickly followed after Chu Feng, sticking close behind.

Chu Feng returned to his own Medicine Mountain and released the ten Crimson Fire Ants back into their nest.

This loss of nearly all the Soldier Ants will definitely affect the colony. However, Chu Feng believed it wasn’t a big problem and the colony should recover shortly.

The Ant Queen is the emperor of an ant colony, a nation cannot be without its ruler for a day.

Upon their return, the remaining Crimson Fire Ants were extremely delighted. The nest beneath the Medicine Field sounded as if a pot had come to a boil, rustling loudly.

"It’s also time to go to the Task Hall to submit the task!"

As Chu Feng left Medicine Mountain number 106, he didn’t expect Mountain Master Liang Yun to still be waiting for him there. Chu Feng ignored him and hastened towards the Task Hall.

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Inside the Task Hall, with the three-day time limit for Chu Feng’s task rapidly approaching, he still hadn’t shown up to submit it.

Vice Hall Master Yang and others felt gleeful within.

He had long sent word to Qin Shan, asking him to come over and put Chu Feng in his place, to throw his failure back in his face.

Three days ago, Qin Shan experienced task failure and was severely humiliated by Chu Feng. Whenever he thought about being upstaged by Chu Feng, that insignificant figure, and in front of many Sect disciples and the beauty Han Xiaoying, Qin Shan shuddered with rage, unable to sleep or eat.

"Very well, Chu surnamed brat, you have your day too!" Qin Shan arrived at the Task Hall with a sinister face, intent on making Chu Feng kneel and beg for mercy.

Mao Wu Mountain Master also arrived, not just Qin Shan.

Don’t assume Mao Wu Mountain Master came with any good intentions. He was here to retrieve the ancestral Jade Pendant on behalf of Jia Zongren.

If Chu Feng failed his task, it would be a perfect opportunity for Mao Wu Mountain Master to kick him when he’s down, using both the stick and the carrot approach, to force Chu Feng to obediently hand over the Jade Pendant.

Those concerned for Chu Feng were not limited to these two alone, many others showed up as well.

Han Xiaoying, Pu Li, and others all arrived.

The outcome of Chu Feng’s task was crucial for Elder Hei’s fate.

"Why hasn’t he come yet? There’s only a half-quarter of an hour left until time is up!" Han Xiaoying anxiously stomped her foot, repeatedly glancing towards the entrance.