National Survival: I Supported the Dragon Nation by Hunting Dinosaurs

Zhang Li and his two companions set off fully equipped, storing all the critical supplies, including craniotomy instruments, chip manipulators, and anesthesia guns, into their spatial storage.

Before leaving, he placed three plant bombs around the camp as a last line of defense.

"Xiaoying, give Qiang some water when he wakes up," Zhang Li instructed. "We'll be back tonight."

Huang Xiaoying nodded: "Don't worry, I will guard the camp well."

The three began a rapid march to the southeast.

Zhang Li used his Omniscient Eye to scan the surrounding environment throughout the process. His enhanced mental power allowed him to process information in multiple threads. He also activated his Mineral Radar from time to time to search for rare minerals in the vicinity!

Just then, the mining radar detected abnormal fluctuations.

He gestured for the two to stop and walked towards the area on the riverbank that was half-buried in mud and sand.

After clearing away the silt, a fist-sized, irregularly shaped, golden-yellow ore was revealed.

Li Yue leaned closer to examine it: "This is... gold?"

"A gold nugget." Zhang Li weighed it in his hand.

In the studio, Professor Chen explained, "This is a natural gold nugget! Commonly known as a 'dog's head gold'!"

"The formation of gold nuggets requires extremely demanding conditions—gold-bearing quartz veins break apart during crustal movement, and gold particles are transported by rivers."

As the water flows, the sediment is continuously rounded and aggregated, eventually accumulating and depositing at specific locations in the riverbed!

Professor Chen became more and more excited as he spoke: "The key is that nuggets never exist alone! Their appearance means that there must be a large primary gold vein upstream!"

Moreover, judging from the purity and size of this gold nugget, the gold vein must be of a very high grade!

Professor Li continued, "How important is the strategic position of gold in modern industry?"

"Firstly, in the electronics industry, gold's conductivity is second only to silver and copper, but its oxidation resistance far exceeds that of the two, making it an irreplaceable material for manufacturing high-end chips and precision circuit boards."

"Secondly, in the aerospace field, gold has extremely strong radiation resistance and heat reflection properties, and key components of satellites and space stations need to be protected by gold plating."

He Jiong exclaimed excitedly, "So, if Zhang Li can find the main vein of the gold mine and bring it back to life..."

"That will be a strategic reserve for China's high-end manufacturing industry!" Professor Li said decisively.

Riverbank.

Leng Feng, as a special forces soldier, has extremely accurate intuition!

His gaze was fixed on the calm river surface twenty meters ahead.

The water flowed slowly there, and a few withered leaves floated on the surface, appearing perfectly normal.

He lowered his voice: "Zhang Li, there's something over there."

Zhang Li nodded; his all-seeing eye had already noticed it.

In the field of vision, the ripples of the river, the refraction of light and shadow underwater, the subtle disturbances in the silt... all these elements come together to form a complete picture.

[Pig-crocodile (adult): 6 meters in length, its snout is covered with armor, which it can use to ram prey; it has three sets of dagger-like sharp teeth; its eye sockets are slightly forward-facing, giving it rudimentary stereoscopic vision! Extremely dangerous!]

Zhang Li's expression was grave: "The pig-crocodile is just one meter underwater."

Li Yue subconsciously took a half step back.

But Zhang Li instantly made a judgment: "We can't take a detour; this river is the only way to the cliff. And..."

He glanced at the information on the mining radar, "There are at least four nuggets downstream, we can't give up."

Leng Feng grinned: "Then let's take it down."

The three quickly devised a strategy.

Zhang Li: "I used a crossbow to attack its eyes from a distance, forcing it to show its head."

Li Yue, you take the explosive device and flank from the side. Detonate it once it reaches the shore.

"Leng Feng, your task is to finish it off with the tranquilizer gun, aiming for the soft tissue in its neck."

"Understood!" they both replied simultaneously.

Li Yue took out two plant bombs and crouched down to sneak behind a boulder.

Leng Feng picked up the tranquilizer gun and aimed it at the water.

Zhang Li raised the composite crossbow, and his all-seeing eye locked onto the outline of the enormous creature underwater.

Because light refracts through the water, the crossbow bolt is aimed at the predicted position slightly below the crocodile's eyes.

The crossbow bolt shot through the air and accurately pierced the water's surface!

The next second, the river water exploded!

A huge black shadow leaped out of the water with a roar, splashing a three-meter-high column of water!

The crocodile opened its blood-red maw, revealing a dense array of sharp, cone-shaped teeth!

The arrow struck the pig-crocodile in the left eye!

"Now!" Zhang Li roared.

Li Yue pulled the pin! She threw it straight out!

Two plant bombs exploded simultaneously in the air beside the pig-crocodile!

The terrifying shockwave, carrying countless pieces of debris, blasted several deep, bone-revealing wounds into the pig-crocodile's abdomen!

Leng Feng seized the opportunity, aimed the tranquilizer gun at the pig-crocodile's neck, and pulled the trigger!

"Pfft!"

Precise injection of anesthetic!

The crocodile struggled to climb back into the river, but the anesthetic took effect quickly, and its movements became increasingly sluggish.

Zhang Li fired the final arrow, piercing its other eye.

Ten seconds later, the prehistoric behemoth collapsed to the ground and fell silent.

All three of them were panting heavily.

Li Yue's legs went weak: "This is fucking exciting..."

Leng Feng examined the pig-crocodile carcass: "This skin is thick enough, tougher than a bulletproof vest."

Zhang Li stored the corpse in his spatial storage: "I'll deal with it slowly when I get back."

After eliminating the threat, Zhang Li, with the assistance of the mineral radar, found four more nuggets of gold.

The largest piece is twice the size of an adult's fist!

Leng Feng recorded the coordinates on the map on the tactical terminal: "There must be a main vein of gold mine upstream of this river. We must start mining it after the camp is stable."

Zhang Li nodded: "Make a note of that first. The most urgent task is the Quetzalcoatl."

The three continued to advance in a southeast direction.

They traveled for another half hour.

The view ahead suddenly opened up, revealing a towering, gray-white cliff that seemed to reach into the clouds.

At the top of the cliff, two enormous black shadows were hovering.

Zhang Li raised his binoculars and could clearly see the two Quetzalcoatlus pacing around the edge of their nest.

Leng Feng observed the terrain: "It's still 300 meters from the bottom of the cliff, and the surrounding area is sparse shrubs, making it suitable for an ambush."

Li Yue nervously checked the tranquilizer gun: "Li Shen, are you really sure you can lure them down?"

Zhang Li did not answer, but instead used his pheromone simulation skills.

The three quickly made arrangements.

With Leng Feng's help, Li Yue tied nylon ropes to the trunks of three thick ironwood trees, forming a triangular capture area.

Leng Feng had already loaded his tranquilizer gun. He crouched behind a boulder, aiming the muzzle at the center of the capture zone.

Zhang Li stood in the center of the open space, clutching a composite crossbow in his hand.

"If both come down at the same time, I'll kill the smaller one first."

Zhang Li said in a deep voice, "You can have the last one."

Leng Feng gave an OK sign.

Zhang Li closed his eyes and fully unleashed his mental power.

Pheromones release skill activated!

A peculiar aura emanated from his body—a distress signal simulating a Quetzalcoatlus cub!

At the top of the cliff.

The two Quetzalcoatlus simultaneously raised their heads, their massive beaks pointing towards the sky. Their nostrils flared violently, sensing the deadly allure.

next second.

Two enormous creatures simultaneously spread their wings and leaped off the edge of the cliff!

With wingspans that blot out the sky, their diving speed is astonishing!

Zhang Li suddenly opened his eyes.

"They're here!"