Li Ruhai's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement: "I have big news! A good friend of mine went exploring in the Outer Mongolia Gobi Desert a few days ago, and guess what? He encountered the legendary Death Worm! The scene was simply terrifying."
"Two local Guides accompanying him, one was electrocuted on the spot by a strong current emitted by the worm and then immediately swallowed by its gaping maw. The others were lucky to escape with their lives, seizing the moment while the worm was feeding."
"My good friend posted this in our internal group, and you were the first person I thought of! Aren't you particularly fascinated by these strange and unusual worms!"
Li Ruhai spoke rapidly, explaining everything in one breath without waiting for Zhou Qi to respond.
Zhou Qi's eyes instantly lit up after hearing this, and he quickly said, "Brother Li, thank you so much! Please send me the contact information for the Guide who survived in Outer Mongolia."
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Qi paced back and forth, the mysterious image of the Death Worm constantly appearing in his mind. This Death Worm was a mysterious creature from legends, resembling a cow's intestine.
It was said to be able to spray strong acid or release electrical currents to attack its prey.
Upon thinking this, Zhou Qi first thought of Moga Luo, and immediately connected with it through his Retainer's perspective, instructing it to select a Lizardmen Squad familiar with the surface world's environment and agile in movement, to prepare for the mission of capturing the Death Worm.
However, not long after, Zhou Qi changed his mind.
He felt that the Death Worm was so mysterious and held great value for research and subjugation. Since he had nothing to do at the moment, he might as well go personally and also see what Genghis Khan's homeland looked like.
Thus, he contacted Moga Luo again, informing it to arrange for the Lizardmen named Laike from the Northern Mountains to come, as he would personally lead the team.
After all, under the blessing of Zhou Qi's Faith Crown talent, he could clearly sense that Laike's faith in him was not even inferior to that of the retainers who swore loyalty to death, which made Zhou Qi very curious.
Subsequently, Zhou Qi found Wang Yufei and said with a serious expression, "Yufei, there's an important mission this time. Select two outstanding Parasites for me, and then have Chen Feng come with me to Outer Mongolia. We are going to catch that Death Worm."
Wang Yufei, seeing Zhou Qi's seriousness, did not dare to be negligent in the slightest and repeatedly agreed.
He quickly screened through the many Parasites and finally selected two powerful ones.
One of the Parasites was a professional tracking hunter, possessing keen observation skills and excellent tracking abilities, capable of accurately locating targets in complex environments;
The other was a wilderness survival expert, proficient in various outdoor survival skills and experienced in dealing with various dangers.
In a hidden corner of the insect breeding farm.
Zhou Qi looked at Chen Feng, the two Parasites, and Laike, who was disguised as a human, all respectfully standing before him, and briefly explained the mission: "This time we are going to Outer Mongolia. Our goal is to find the Guide who discovered the Death Worm, and then follow the clues to capture that Death Worm. Everyone must act carefully."
Everyone responded in unison, their eyes filled with determination.
Before departure, Zhou Qi meticulously planned the itinerary. They would first depart from the small town where the insect breeding farm was located and take a car to the nearest city airport.
Along the way, the car sped along the winding road, the scenery outside the window constantly receding. Zhou Qi sat in the car, the mysterious image of the Death Worm constantly appearing in his mind, feeling that the world was changing too quickly.
First, the Antarctic Weirdo accidentally entered another world during a live broadcast, then the officials vigorously destroyed various mountains, rocks, and vegetation that gave birth to human or animal figures, and now even the legendary Death Worm has appeared.
With a slight sigh, Zhou Qi stopped thinking further.
Soon, the vehicle arrived at the airport, and Zhou Qi and his group moved through the crowded terminal to complete their check-in procedures.
They deliberately kept a low profile to avoid attracting attention from others. After boarding the plane, Zhou Qi looked at the city gradually shrinking outside the window, secretly anticipating this trip to Outer Mongolia.
After several hours of flight, the plane landed at the Outer Mongolia airport.
Stepping out of the cabin, a dry and biting air hit them.
Zhou Qi and the others quickly headed to the airport hall, and according to prior arrangements, met with the local contact person who had come to meet them. The contact person was found by Wang Yufei through connections; he was familiar with the local situation and could provide a lot of help to Zhou Qi and his group.
Led by the contact person, Zhou Qi and his group arrived at the parking lot and got into a modified off-road vehicle.
This vehicle had powerful performance and could adapt to the harsh road conditions of the Outer Mongolia Gobi Desert. After the car started, it drove all the way towards the location of the Guide.
Outside the car window, the Gobi Desert scenery gradually came into view.
In the vast and boundless desert, a few drought-resistant plants could occasionally be seen growing tenaciously.
Strong winds whipped up yellow sand, swirling everywhere, adding a touch of mystery and danger to this land.
Zhou Qi stared intently out the window, his Mental Power covering the surrounding land, not missing any detail. He knew that beneath this seemingly calm Gobi Desert, countless unknown dangers lurked.
As the car delved deeper into the Gobi Desert, the road conditions became increasingly difficult.
The wheels occasionally got stuck in sand pits, forcing the others to get out and push the car together. During the arduous journey, Zhou Qi maintained close contact with the Guide via phone, confirming their respective locations.
Finally, guided by the Guide, they arrived at a remote village. Most of the houses here were built with stones and mud, appearing very simple.
Zhou Qi and his group found the Guide in the village. The Guide was a burly local man, his eyes revealing simplicity and perseverance. Seeing Zhou Qi and his group, he was slightly surprised but still welcomed them warmly.
After a few pleasantries with the Guide, Zhou Qi eagerly inquired about the Death Worm.
The Guide's expression became solemn. He recounted the terrifying experience of that day in not-so-fluent Chinese. He said that he had never thought he would actually encounter a legendary creature like the Death Worm.
He had discovered the Death Worm near a dried-up lake in the depths of the Gobi Desert, a complex terrain filled with various venomous snakes and sand scorpions, full of danger.
Moreover, the Death Worm that attacked them was very large, not the 1 or 2-meter size from legends. It looked as long as two people stacked together, moved quickly, and was extremely aggressive.
Their previous expedition team had suffered heavy losses precisely because they underestimated its power.
Zhou Qi listened carefully, gaining a deeper understanding of the Death Worm.
He expressed his gratitude to the Guide and promised him a generous reward. The Guide hesitated for a moment but finally shook his head.