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Qi Sanpang sighed and said, "If what you said was true, then those red army ants are way too scary. With their nibbling power and numbers, even an adult elephant wouldn't be enough to fill the gaps between their teeth."

"Who says it isn't?"

Big Ceng nodded, then turned his head to look at Fang Zhoushu. "Master Fang, tell me, when faced with such a creature, how could one not be terrified?"

"Let's go, we have to leave this damned place as soon as possible!"

At first, Professor Xu was only surprised by the increasing number of red army ants that emerged from the two fist-sized swirls.

But as time passed, when he saw hundreds, if not tens of thousands of red army ants appear, Professor Xu could no longer stay calm. He immediately urged the others to leave this troublesome place. To be honest, Zi Shu was extremely interested in this so-called 'red army ant'.

It was a pity that his identity was severely restricted and he was unable to find out as much as he wanted to. Therefore, even though Fang Zhoushu was curious about these red ants, he was still able to obtain further information!

He wanted to stay here, at least for a while, since the hole was only about two meters away from the exit. As long as he wanted, he could flip through the two meter gap within a minute and successfully reach the outside of the hole.

Thinking of this, Fang Zishu immediately said to Professor Xu, "Professor Xu, I'm especially curious about these red army ants. I want to stay and observe for a few minutes."

The book thought Professor Xu would give him face and let him stay in the pit for a few minutes. But who would have thought that Professor Xu would reject his proposal without a second thought. "No, the number of red army ants is increasing. Now everyone must leave immediately!"

"Professor Xu, you guys go up first, I want to be alone for a few minutes." Fang Zishu still did not want to give up.

"Grandmaster Fang, although you're a disciple of the southeast clan, and a famous Warlock, don't forget your other identity."

Professor Xu looked a little upset. "Besides being from the southeast, you're also the guide and helper of our archaeological team's external director. Now, more and more red army ants are being used, how can you say you left them alone to observe?"

Fang Zishu glanced at Professor Xu, wanting to say something, but not knowing what to say.

In the past, he had always been doing whatever he wanted, and basically no one could care less about him.

Professor Xu was right, his identity had changed. He was no longer the textbook that could stay at will, but a helper to the archaeological team. All his actions had to be linked with the archaeological team.

Seeing that Fang Zishu was silent, Qi Sanpang also comforted him, "Brother Fang, please don't be angry. Professor Xu is an expert in zoology, and he knows a lot of unknown creatures. Since he said that, he must have his reasons. I think it's better for you to follow us and leave this pit first."

"I know." Fang Zishu nodded.

"Go, go quickly!"

Hearing Professor Xu's urgent words, Fang Zishu could only reluctantly move his gaze away from the red army of ants. The group gathered at the edge of the hole under Professor Xu's urging. The fat man took the lead and squatted on the ground, voluntarily assuming the role of the word ladder.

Big Zheng stepped on the chubby man's shoulders and was the first one to climb out of the hole. Then, Qi Sanpang passed the bags that everyone was carrying around from the hole to Big Ceng. After the items were sent out, they began to ride the people out of the pit.

Professor Xu was old, so for safety's sake, after Qi Sanpang climbed out, he tied a knot with the nylon rope in his backpack, and then he and Da Ceng worked together to pull Professor Xu into the hole. After Professor Xu climbed up, the next target he pulled was the 'Wangzi' who was unconscious and unable to move.

The third was Xiao Hui, and the fourth was Fang Zhisu.

After the recipe was written on the book, the group of people once again dragged Fatty, who was acting as a 'escalator', up.

He immediately took out the highly focused flashlight from his backpack, and when he shot the beam of pale white light into the hole, he was shocked to discover that the red-colored army ants, which were only the size of a silkworm's chrysalis, were actually attacking the numerous black snakes beside the pile of lime.

From Fang Zishu's point of view, attacking the black snake with a crimson army ant was like hitting a stone with an egg. He was overestimating himself.

Although Professor Xu had previously said that the red army ants were very gluttonous, Fang Zhoushu did not believe that hundreds of red army ants could deal a devastating blow to the thousands of black snakes in the pit.

But now, when he saw the red army ant crazily devouring him, besides shock, all that was left in Fang Zishu's eyes was shock, an incomparable shock!

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Fang Zishu wouldn't have believed that there would be such a powerful ant in this world, capable of devouring thousands of poisonous black snakes without leaving behind even a trace.

Even the 'cannibals' in the movies would not be able to do such a thing.

At this moment, the book finally understood.

He understood why Professor Xu kept asking for everyone to leave the pit as soon as possible with a downcast face. Now it seemed that Professor Xu's judgement was correct, if they left later, then these red army ants who had eaten the black snake would definitely target them next. Their situation could be imagined at that time …

At the thought of this, Fang Zishu could not help but feel a chill run down his spine.

Seeing Fang Zhoushu's expression, Professor Xu immediately smiled, "Master Fang, I believe you've seen the situation below as well. Now do you believe what I've said? "These red army ants are the only existences in the entire biosphere that are devouring us. Facing such a terrifying existence, we have to avoid them!"

"Professor Xu is right, I'm being willful this time!"

Fang Zishu humbly admitted his mistake.

After all, if not for Professor Xu's insistence on him leaving, he would have become a meal for the red army ants by now.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that Professor Xu's harsh words had saved his life!

"The ignorant are innocent."

Professor Xu laughed heartily. "We'll have to rely on Master Fang to help us with our next steps …"