National Survival: I Supported the Dragon Nation by Hunting Dinosaurs

Inside the rock crevice, the air was murky and damp.

The warmth emanating from Zhang Li's fingertips made him frown slightly.

"Body temperature is at least 39 degrees Celsius."

Zhang Li examined the wound on Huang Xiaoying's right arm.

It reeks of decay...

"Early signs of wound infection..."

Academician Ma's voice was trembling.

"This is a typical case of high fever caused by a bacterial infection. Without immediate antibiotic intervention, she will suffer multiple organ failure due to septic shock!"

"This must be dealt with immediately."

Without any hesitation, Zhang Li took out antibiotics and purified water from his storage space.

He pried open Huang Xiaoying's jaw, shoved the pill in, and forced her to swallow it after giving her a few mouthfuls of water.

After doing all this, Zhang Li glanced at the sky outside the crevice in the rock.

The sky is about to darken...

"We can't stay here any longer."

Through his Omniscient Eye, Zhang Li clearly sensed that the number of dangerous red dots was gradually increasing.

Although the rock crevices are hidden, the space is narrow. Once a small carnivorous dinosaur with a keen sense of smell blocks the entrance, it's like being trapped in a barrel.

"We need to get back to the cave."

The high altitude and the sulfurous environment made it an ideal place to recuperate.

The problem is, this place is quite a distance from the cave...

Carrying an unconscious wounded soldier, traversing the prehistoric jungle as night falls?

Zhang Li sighed and helped Huang Xiaoying up.

He used vines to secure Huang Xiaoying firmly to his back.

The enhanced physical fitness was on full display at this moment.

Even carrying a weight of over 100 pounds, her breathing rhythm remained perfectly steady.

Zhang Li's figure moved constantly through the jungle.

Sudden.

Zhang Li paused, within the range of the All-Knowing Eye.

[A group of Utahraptors has been spotted 4 meters southeast. They are rapidly approaching!]

"Damn, that dog's nose is amazing."

Zhang Li cursed under his breath.

They had clearly smelled the blood on Huang Xiaoying.

"Since you want to play, then I'll play with you."

Instead of running in a straight line, Zhang Li suddenly rushed towards a clump of bushes on his left.

As he ran, he took out a piece of flesh and blood from the bird-eating dragon he had previously hunted from his spatial storage.

"Snapped!"

He smeared flesh and blood on the trunk of a huge ancient tree.

Immediately afterwards, he made a sharp turn and ran off in the opposite direction.

Five hundred meters away.

Several lithe figures moved through the bushes.

They have sickle-like claws and bodies covered in feathers.

The lead Utah raptor stopped in front of the ancient tree smeared with blood and flesh, its nostrils twitching as it let out a low, questioning growl.

In the instant they hesitated, Zhang Li had already created distance between them.

Viewers in the live stream were on the edge of their seats.

"Holy crap! That movement was amazing!"

"Why did Li Shen have to take a detour? Wouldn't it have been better to just run straight back?"

Academician Ma explained urgently, "You can't run in a straight line! It's obvious that Zhang Li has already noticed the dinosaurs chasing him! Zhang Li is using the complex terrain and scent interference to buy himself time to escape!"

"He smeared dinosaur blood to create a false impression and confuse the public!"

"This is not only a contest of physical strength, but also a psychological battle!"

The chase continues in the jungle.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Zhang Li's forehead.

Although the body has been strengthened, maintaining the [All-Seeing Eye] at all times during high-intensity, heavy-load sprints is incredibly taxing.

"One kilometer left..."

Just then, Huang Xiaoying, who was lying unconscious on his back, trembled slightly.

The jolts woke her from her coma.

She struggled to open her eyes, and what she saw was a rapidly receding shadow of trees and the broad back of the man beneath her.

Sweat soaked through Zhang Li's combat uniform, exuding a strong scent of hormones.

"Zhang...Zhang Li?"

Huang Xiaoying's voice was weak.

But then, her instincts as a special forces soldier brought her to her senses instantly.

The chilling growl behind her made her instantly realize her current predicament.

"Put me down..."

Huang Xiaoying struggled for a moment, only to find herself tightly bound by vines.

"Don't move." Zhang Li's voice carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Are you crazy? Taking me with you...we'll all die!"

Huang Xiaoying panicked, and her eyes instantly reddened.

She is not afraid of death.

As a warrior chosen by the Dragon Kingdom, she was prepared to sacrifice herself upon entering this world.

But she can't be a burden to Zhang Li!

Zhang Li is now the hope of the Dragon Kingdom, a war god who can make the Eagle Kingdom bow down!

"The smell of blood on me... will attract even more dinosaurs..."

"Zhang Li! Put me down!"

Huang Xiaoying shouted with all her might,

"You can live! You can survive as long as you leave me behind!"

The viewers in the live chat instantly burst into tears.

"Waaaaah, Team Yellow is so adorable!"

"It was the same with the previous sacrifice of supplies! She's truly always ready to sacrifice herself!"

"Li Shen, please don't abandon her!"

"Stop being a 'sanctimonious' person upstairs! Logically speaking, abandoning Team Yellow is the best solution! Otherwise, both of them would die!"

As Zhang Li was running at high speed, he heard the incessant "last words" in his ear, and his brows furrowed tightly.

Huang Xiaoying's struggles disrupted his breathing rhythm...

"Shut up!"

Zhang Li suddenly let out a low roar.

This roar carried a hint of rage.

Huang Xiaoying lay blankly on his back, her mouth agape, unable to speak.

Zhang Li took a deep breath, dodging a rotten log blocking the road, and said in an icy tone:

"I saved you because you can still provide resources for the country if you live."

Seemingly realizing that his tone had been too harsh, Zhang Li's voice softened:

"If we really reach a dead end, without you even having to tell me, I will throw you out to feed the dinosaurs as bait without hesitation."

"But now..."

Zhang Li suddenly accelerated, bursting out of a dense forest, and the view ahead suddenly opened up.

The cliff face where the cave is located is already very close.

"It's not time for that yet!"

Huang Xiaoying stared blankly at Zhang Li's profile.

This man speaks the most heartless words, yet does the most desperate things.

She silently rested her head on Zhang Li's shoulder and whispered.

"Thanks……"

"Save your energy, it's too heavy."

Zhang Li muttered a complaint, then pushed off with his feet and climbed the cliff like a nimble ape.

Several Utah raptors rushed out of the forest edge and roared defiantly at the top of the cliff.

But faced with the rock face, they could only look on in despair.

……

By the time we returned to the cave, it was completely dark.

The cave was pitch black; the fire had long since died out, leaving only a faint warmth.

Zhang Li gently laid Huang Xiaoying flat on the ground.

"call……"

Zhang Li plopped down on the ground, panting heavily.

This three-kilometer cross-country run with a load was more tiring than killing two Tyrannosaurus Rex.

He rested for a while, then forced himself to start the fire again.

As the orange flames flickered, the temperature inside the cave gradually rose.

Zhang Li moved Huang Xiaoying to the fireside.

By the firelight, he could see that although Huang Xiaoying's face was still pale, her breathing had become much more steady.

The antibiotics worked!

"He's got a tough life."

Zhang Li muttered something to himself, took out the dinosaur jerky he had smoked earlier from his spatial storage, and took a big bite.

The replenishment of salt helped him recover his depleted energy.

Just then.

[Announcement! Day 3 of survival is over!]

[The third day of resource offerings is now beginning!]

[All participants, please prepare yourselves!]