National Survival: I Supported the Dragon Nation by Hunting Dinosaurs

Dark as ink.

The moonlight couldn't penetrate the dense canopy of the prehistoric jungle, leaving the ground shrouded in darkness.

For Zhang Li, this had no impact whatsoever.

With both "Optical Adaptive Camouflage" and "Omniscient Eye" activated, his figure moved through the darkness, revealing every detail within a hundred meters.

He made no sound, as if he had become one with the primeval jungle.

Running wildly toward the red column of smoke?

That's something only an idiot would do.

What he needed to do was find an excellent ambush location.

Then! Collect "interest" from every dinosaur that passes by!

……

Dragon Kingdom Live Stream Room.

With Zhang Li's actions, the previously quiet live stream saw a surge in viewership once again.

"The deity has finally moved!"

"Good luck, Li Shen! I just received a notification that I won a pound of the Fabre dragon meat you offered as a sacrifice yesterday! Hahahaha!"

"Me too! Me too! I'm figuring out how to cook it—steamed? Braised? Or stir-fried?"

"Damn it! Why did I only win a dinosaur egg, and it still hasn't arrived!"

The night shift host, Xiao Sa, rubbed his sleepy eyes and smiled as he looked at the lively comments on the screen.

"It seems the distribution of supplies from yesterday has been completed! Winners, please be patient. All supplies will be transported via cold chain, originating from major provincial capitals to ensure freshness!"

Xiao Sa's voice suddenly rose: "Ladies and gentlemen, look! Contestant Zhang Li has stopped!"

In the scene, Zhang Li's figure comes to an abrupt end in front of an open area.

Within the all-seeing eye's field of vision, the terrain ahead is laid out in its entirety.

This is a long and narrow canyon.

The mountains on both sides are steep and rugged with strange rocks. The valley is about 300 meters long and no more than 200 meters wide at its widest point.

This is a natural pass leading to that red column of smoke to the north!

"An excellent ambush location."

Zhang Li made his judgment.

Instead of rushing into the canyon, he turned around and ran towards the steep hillside on the west side of the canyon.

In the Dragon Kingdom's live stream room, Xiao Sa looked completely bewildered: "What is Zhang Li doing? Why isn't he going to seize advantageous terrain? Why is he running up the mountain instead? The airdrops are going to be all taken!"

"Comrade Xiao Sa! Please believe in Li Shen unconditionally!"

"Exactly! Didn't those experts during the day also fail to understand Li Shen's actions? They ended up getting slapped in the face!"

"Remember, for establishing a deity, all you need to do is shout '666'!"

Xiao Sa awkwardly touched his nose and said no more.

Zhang Li arrived at the foot of a giant tree that was clinging to the mountainside and had lush foliage. He looked up and estimated the height.

The next second, he exerted force with his legs, and in a few leaps, he silently climbed up a thick tree branch that was at least thirty meters above the ground.

This position is absolutely perfect.

From its elevated position, the view is expansive, offering a panoramic view of the entire canyon entrance.

The only passageway is below, while on the other side, the bottom of the opposite hill is less than fifteen meters away.

It can be used for both offense and defense.

Zhang Li nodded in satisfaction.

"What's Li Shen up to? Aren't you really going to go grab the airdrop?"

"Is he positioned here... to ambush dinosaurs?"

"Very likely! The airdrop attracted all the dinosaurs, and this is their only route! My God, this line of thinking is too clear!"

"I declare that I will never question Li Shen again; every move he makes is a hundred moves ahead of us!"

Xiao Sa was deeply moved: "Li Shen's operational logic is too professional. I've already contacted several professors, and they're on their way!"

Comments: "Looking at it this way, the expert team is still somewhat useful; at least they can act as commentators."

About twenty minutes later.

He Jiong and several sleepy-eyed experts rushed to the command center.

Physicist Professor Li had disheveled hair, and chemist Professor Wang still looked tired, but they both forced themselves to perk up when they saw the camera.

He Jiong quickly took over from Xiao Sa, exclaiming as he watched the footage, "We see that Zhang Li has been lying in ambush in the tree for almost twenty minutes... he's eating?"

In the scene, Zhang Li leans against a tree trunk, takes out a few pieces of smoked snake jerky from his spatial storage, and slowly chews them, fighting off the morning's weariness.

Professor Chen, the geologist, pushed up his glasses, his tone full of admiration.

"Zhang Li chose a perfect hunting ground. The canyon is the only way for the dinosaur herd to reach the red smoke area, and being in the tree naturally avoids most of the dangers on the ground."

At this moment, Academician Ma looked at Zhang Li with pure admiration in his eyes.

"Compared to the huge risks posed by airdrop crates, ambushing the dinosaurs attracted here is the most efficient and safest option."

The old man spoke each word clearly and distinctly.

"He exploited the system rules. He turned this airdrop into a sure-fire way to make money! That mindset... is terrifying!"

The voice just fell.

Up in the tree, Zhang Li's chewing motion suddenly stopped.

His eyes narrowed.

"They're here."

At the edge of the "All-Seeing Eye's" field of vision, a figure appeared, swaying unsteadily.

[Adult Pleurotus sylvestris: 1.4-2 meters in length, with small bony spurs on the back of the skull; Hazard level: Moderate.]

Although it's just a small dinosaur and can't be given a very high rating, it's just an appetizer.

After confirming that there were no other predators around, Zhang Li reached behind him with his right hand, the movement silent and fluid.

The crossbow is ready to fire instantly!

"Look! Zhang Li is about to make his move!" He Jiong shouted excitedly.

The swollen-headed dragon, oblivious to everything, shook its iconic large head and huffed and puffed as it passed under the tree.

Just as its body became perpendicular to the tree trunk where Zhang Li was standing!

Om-!

A barely audible vibration of the bowstring.

"Pfft!"

The alloy crossbow bolt fell precisely from a height of thirty meters, carrying terrifying kinetic energy, and pierced directly through its proud, thick skull!

The swollen-headed dragon didn't even utter a mournful cry before its massive body crashed to the ground, twitched twice, and then fell silent.

One fatal blow!

[Ding! Successfully hunted a Brute-headed Dragon. Rating: C.]

[Gain 1 Dinosaur Hunting Roulette Attempt]

Zhang Li directly opened the roulette wheel.

really.......

The C-level rating only provides some attribute bonuses. Without hesitation, he spun around and ultimately gained +5 to leg strength.

Zhang Li only felt that his legs seemed to become lighter, but he felt no displeasure at all.

Although it's just a minor attribute bonus, little by little, it adds up and eventually leads to a qualitative change.

He nimbly slid down from the tree, retrieved the still-sharp crossbow bolts, and then stored the dinosaur carcass in his storage space.

The increased leg strength made him feel much lighter.

He easily climbed back up the tree and disappeared back into the branches and leaves.

As soon as he settled down, he habitually activated his "all-knowing eye" to conduct another round of investigation of the surrounding environment.

However, the next second.

His pupils suddenly contracted.

It was about 250 meters away from him, on a hill on the opposite side of the canyon.

Behind a huge rock.

There was actually one person!

The person also remained lurking in the shadows, motionless...

What made Zhang Li even more uneasy was that the person's gaze, seemingly casually, swept over the canopy of trees where he was hiding!