The plunder of the heavens begins with the Spirit Cage.

To cultivate land requires a significant investment of manpower and resources.

"There's no need to rush into farming," Lu Qianwei said, somewhat embarrassed.

"Hehe, that's true."

Food is difficult to grow in the short term, but there's no denying that this perilous planet is a resource-rich planet.

As Elliott spoke, he quickly tapped a few times on the floating electronic topographic map, turning it into a green marker.

"Based on the analysis of the large number of biological samples and plant tissues you brought back... the plants and animals in these areas can all be consumed by us."

He zoomed in on one of the areas near the river delta: "Everything has its counterpart, and the algae floating in the 'blue-green algae swamp' here is highly toxic; contact with the skin can cause severe ulceration."

But! Elliott's tone shifted, tinged with the excitement of discovering a treasure, "beneath the algal blanket, in the silt, lives a soft-bodied creature with a shell covered in sharp spikes, which I'll tentatively call 'Iron Shell Clam'."

They feed on cyanobacterial toxins!

After laboratory purification and detoxification tests, their meat was found to be exceptionally delicious and rich in high protein and unique minerals.

The professor then enthusiastically introduced the other areas marked with green dots.

All sorts of colorful fruits, oddly shaped fungi, and the ugly and grotesque creatures within them are 'edible' resources!

In short, each one is several times the amount of beef!

Lu Qianwei swallowed hard. For people in the foodie empire, food is something ingrained in their DNA.

There's nothing more to say, Lu Qianwei wiped away non-existent drool.

They grabbed their weapons and led a large group of soldiers toward the plains where the 'giant bison' lived.

Besides solving the food problem in the bunker, he also had other purposes.

If I remember correctly, the giant-horned bison is the main food source for 'Eclipse', the top predator on Gina Star.

What impressed him most about the Eclipse was its abnormal regenerative ability, as long as each cell was not frozen or completely evaporated.

It can recover completely within seconds, which is comparable to some large Devouring Beasts.

Lu Qianwei's goal is not to hunt, but to make friends!

The intelligence of the Erosion Demon is comparable to that of a human.

He was quite confident that he could handle these alien natives if he operated properly.

The roar of the rampaging armored vehicles terrified many creatures hiding in the shadows, causing them to flee.

They have suffered a lot of persecution from these armored beasts during this period.

Some were afraid, but there were also those who followed behind, unafraid of death.

However, those hoping to enjoy a buffet this time are likely to be disappointed.

Several armored vehicles sped across the white grass filled with sharp blades.

The four bison, which had been nibbling at the grass with their elephant-trunk-like mouthparts, immediately let out angry roars.

They retracted their mouthparts, and their two crown-shaped horn flaps, resembling elephant ears, suddenly closed to form a pair of battering rams charging forward.

"Heh~" Facing the four enormous creatures charging towards him, Lu Qianwei sneered and ordered, "Leave the last one for me, kill the rest!"

The 45mm autocannons on the roofs of the three armored vehicles roared, and the explosive sound that tore through the air instantly overwhelmed the heavy stomping of the oncoming vehicles.

The high-speed spinning bullet core, like the fangs of death, ignored the hard armor covering the giant bison.

"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"

The dull thuds of penetration echoed one after another, and the three giant-horned bison didn't even have time to let out a cry of pain.

Under the immense kinetic energy, its internal organs were shredded and its bones were broken...

With its eyes rolled back, it crashed to the ground with tremendous inertia, smashing a piece of white 'razor grass' and instantly staining the white grass leaves red with blood.

At the same time, Lu Qianwei's powered armor, propelled by the burst of thrusters, reached the top of the last bison.

The bison was momentarily stunned by the sudden death of its companion.

As the enormous head instinctively raised itself, all that remained before its eyes was an arc of light radiating intense red light piercing into its body.

Looking at the corpse that had been cut in two, Lu Qianwei sheathed his sword and ordered his soldiers to move it into the transport vehicle.

Just as several vehicles drove out of the white plains, Lu Qianwei, standing on the roof of one of the vehicles, finally saw the Eclipse cub hiding in the woods and secretly observing them through his tactical helmet.

No one knows whether the adult Erosion has been persecuted by the bio-engineered humans of Weyland Valley.

If there were any, he would go and deliver them.

It is neither possible nor advisable to converse with beings possessing mature minds.

The only way is to get in touch with it through its offspring.

He remembered that the monkey-like cub worshipped the strong.

Because of the long timeframe, Lu Qianwei was a little unsure, but he felt confident about the food.

Chapter 22 Taking a Day Off

I'm not in the zone tonight, so I'll switch back to coding in the morning.

Chapter 23 Corrosive Cub 2

The moon was bright and the stars were few; the night in the forest of Gina was an impenetrable, thick darkness.

The bizarrely shaped, enormous tree shadows twisted and writhed in the dim light of the campfire, while deep, guttural roars echoed all around.

Countless greedy eyes were fixed on the clearing in the center of the area enclosed by several steel behemoths, and on the pile of giant horned wild beef sizzling over the campfire.

The strange, burnt aroma that filled the air drew covetous growls from countless creatures lurking in the shadows, while the snapping of branches and other unusual noises made the soldiers grip their weapons tightly.

Watching Lu Qianwei still happily grilling meat, Irina asked softly, "Commander, is this really a good idea?"

The night on Gina Star is far more dangerous than during the day. Creatures several stories tall are not exactly everywhere, but they are not far off.

Not long ago, a small team was attacked by a giant beast that evaded radar detection and suffered heavy losses.

The exact number of these special life forms is unknown, but almost every second of the night is filled with unknown dangers.

If Lu Qianwei were to make a mistake here, she would also be held responsible.

"Don't worry, this area has been cleared, there won't be any major danger." Lu Qianwei turned the metal arm and flipped the cow leg over.

He continued, "The Xuan Bird fighter jets are on standby at all times, and the missiles on the vehicle are not to be underestimated; they are enough to drive them back."

"By the way, has the target I asked you to keep an eye on made any moves lately?"

"That blue monkey is still watching from the tree." Irina frowned, not understanding why the commander was interested in a monkey.

Sensing the doubt in the other person's voice, he said, "Don't underestimate that little guy. It's the cub of the Fiend, the top predator in this area."

“Aside from differences in cognition, their intelligence is actually no weaker than ours.” After evenly sprinkling the last bit of seasoning on his thigh, Lu Qianwei looked up at the starry sky.

He said, as if making a decision, "If we want to establish ourselves on this planet, we need to build a good relationship with the Eclipse Clan."

Gina is 640 billion years old and has no moons, but it is surrounded by a ring of light formed by rock debris.

Under the starlight, it takes on a dark golden hue, like molten gold.

This planet may be dangerous, but it's unclaimed!

Lu Qianwei couldn't guarantee that the next spacetime he opened would be a no-man's-land. Even if it were, the risks and resources would be unknown.

The campfire crackled, and the aroma of meat was still enticing. Lu Qianwei lifted his thighs off the grill with both hands, "Come on, come on, try my cooking."

At his call, the soldiers, who were already starving, immediately gathered around.

"Haha, sir, if you put it that way, we won't hold back."

"Don't be so polite, we're all comrades who've been through thick and thin together." Lu Qianwei tore off a large piece and handed it to him, "Take this and let the brothers on guard have a taste."

"Okay~"

After he left with a large piece of meat, the other soldiers no longer cared about being reserved. They opened their tactical faceplates and started tearing pieces of meat from the roast and putting them into their mouths to chew.

He chuckled as he ate, "Hehehe, even in a competitive eating contest, I doubt anyone could finish this leg."

"Not always."

"Huh? If I can finish eating this, I'll write my name backwards!"

"Zhang Da Niu, Niu Da Zhang? It sounds pretty catchy!" Someone nearby immediately started teasing, causing a burst of laughter.

"Screw you……"

Watching them joke around, Lu Qianwei smiled and tore off a piece, handing it to Irina, "Captain Irina, don't just stand there, have a taste!"

Irina hesitated for a moment, but ultimately took off her tactical helmet.

With a hiss, the air pressure was released, and she took the helmet off her head.

Her delicate face was revealed as she took a deep breath of fresh air.

Irina tossed her long, fiery red hair, which had been trapped inside the armor, before taking the piece of meat.

He took a few small bites, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, "I didn't expect Commander Lu to have this skill."

Lu Qianwei tore off a piece and put it in his mouth. The rich aroma of meat exploded in his mouth, and the unique fibrous texture and firm chewiness of the wild beef brought him unparalleled satisfaction.

If this meat were sold to the nobles of Jingxu and the Aristocratic Alliance, it might bring him considerable benefits.

As Lu Qianwei chewed, he casually glanced in the direction where the Fiend Cub was hiding.

At this moment, the other side took another big step closer to the camp.

He was clearly captivated by the enjoyment everyone was having of eating meat.

"It's time to add the ingredients," Lu Qianwei thought to himself, then turned to the soldier beside him and ordered, "Throw the two bison carcasses from the wagon to the outskirts of the camp."

"Yes, sir!" The soldier, though puzzled, carried out the order.

The heavy cow carcass was lifted by a robotic arm and placed on the outskirts of a spacious camp.

Almost the instant the car drove back, countless greedy eyes lurking in the darkness suddenly flashed with a bloodthirsty light.

The instincts that had been suppressed by the aroma of roasted meat and the muzzle of a gun erupted completely in the face of the massive carnivorous feast with its bloody smell.