256: Chapter 256 Shameless!

Hearing the two Giant Centipede representatives suggest taking the left fork in the road,

An Ke didn't say another word and simply stated:

"You are the guides, so we'll listen to you."

The two Giant Centipedes were clearly stunned.

Did he agree that readily?

Shouldn't he be a bit suspicious?

After all, both sides were in a hostile relationship just moments ago, right?

The two Giant Centipede representatives were still thinking of arguments to persuade An Ke, but they hadn't expected him to agree without a word.

They immediately beamed with joy.

One of the Giant Centipedes nodded repeatedly and smiled:

"An Ke, I guarantee your choice is absolutely correct."

"Hahaha! Yes!"

The other Giant Centipede representative laughed in agreement.

Behind them, the Giant Centipedes glanced at each other, seeing the excitement in one another's eyes.

What's the use of having great combat power?

Isn't he still too young, inexperienced, and overly naive?

In their minds, they had already begun to imagine the scene of An Ke's group being surrounded and wiped out by Bobbit Worms.

Even if they couldn't get a share of the spoils then, it would still be a moment of triumph.

The Giant Centipedes laughed, and An Ke started laughing along with them.

While laughing, he took out thick hemp ropes from his Portable Space.

Though called thick hemp ropes, they were actually woven from Gama Vines.

The savages used them as ropes.

They were a bit rough, but they were incredibly tough.

A single Gama Vine could pull a small car.

After taking out the ropes, An Ke distributed them to the savages, with each person holding one.

"Chief, why are you giving us these ropes?" Savage Yi didn't understand.

"Walking the dogs!" An Ke's smile was brilliant.

The savages and animals were all stunned.

They didn't understand the meaning behind An Ke's words.

An Ke didn't explain further. He turned back to look at the Giant Centipedes and grinned:

"Since I trust you unconditionally, I assume you'll also cooperate with our rules?"

"Rules?"

"What rules?"

The two Giant Centipede representatives were bewildered.

An Ke's smile widened. "The rules for being a guide."

"As you know, every Tribe has its own customs and laws."

"If you aren't willing to accept our rules, then you can't be our guides."

Hearing this, the Giant Centipedes looked at each other, noncommittal.

They didn't understand what rules An Ke was talking about.

However, they thought that if they didn't accept An Ke's rules, wouldn't their scheme fall through?

What if the other party didn't go the way they suggested?

Thinking of this, the Giant Centipedes made their decisions one after another.

To enter the game themselves.

The most sophisticated schemes often require the strategist to put themselves into the play.

As long as they could see An Ke's group hunted down by Bobbit Worms, it would be enough.

So, after some discussion, the Giant Centipedes finally agreed to An Ke's rules.

"Splendid!" An Ke laughed.

Then he said to the savages, "Lasso them with the ropes."

"Each person is responsible for one Giant Centipede."

Although the savages didn't understand, they still did as told.

While the Giant Centipedes were still in a state of confusion, the savages began to lasso them with the ropes.

The Giant Centipedes were somewhat dazed, still unable to figure out why An Ke was doing this.

Until An Ke said with a smile:

"You accepted our rules, so from now on, you are officially our guides."

"You can lead the way now. Just as you suggested, take the left fork."

"Once the path you lead us on becomes dangerous, you will have to share the risk with us."

Now, all the Giant Centipedes realized.

Looking at the ropes tightly binding them, their hearts sank to the bottom.

With these ropes binding them, how could they burrow into the ground?

Being unable to burrow underground to hide meant that once they reached the Bobbit Worms' territory,

If the enemy attacked, they would be forced into danger as well.

"Chief, your move is truly brilliant!"

Savage Yi finally caught on and understood the meaning of An Ke's actions.

If the Giant Centipedes intentionally led them into a dangerous area,

Then they could drag the other party along to share the risk.

The animals also realized.

Leopard Mom gave a silent smile. "Our Benefactor is still the smartest."

Tiger Mom smiled smugly. "I finally understand why Master was so calm."

"My young friend's wisdom is unprecedented and will never be matched!" Old Crocodile said with deep emotion.

They finally understood what An Ke meant by pulling the other party onto the same boat.

Sharing the risk, would these Giant Centipedes still dare to intentionally lead them to a dangerous area?

It was basically impossible.

"No! You can't do this."

"We are in a cooperative relationship. How can you restrict our freedom?"

"We protest!!"

"What if a sudden danger occurs and you sell us out?"

"..."

Naturally, the Giant Centipedes were unwilling.

How could they frame An Ke and the others like this?

They wanted to avenge their companions, but they didn't want to die with them.

During the protest, some Giant Centipedes tried to break free from the ropes with brute force.

However, they ultimately failed.

The ropes were too strong to be broken.

At the same time, the savages' strength was no joke; even when the Giant Centipedes used their full strength, it was a stalemate.

They wouldn't let the Giant Centipedes struggle free.

Facing the Giant Centipedes' protests, An Ke immediately changed his expression.

"If you keep struggling, then keeping you alive is useless."

"We won't hesitate to take action and kill you."

Hearing this, the Giant Centipedes all looked grim.

They roared frantically in their hearts, "We've been tricked!!"

Lassoed by the ropes, they couldn't burrow into the ground at all now.

This meant they had lost their main mobility advantage and could easily be wiped out by An Ke's group.

So... so despicable!

So shameless, no face at all!!

The Giant Centipedes roared, but now they only dared to roar in their hearts, not out loud.

If they said it, it would be fine if the other party didn't get angry.

But what if he got angry and slaughtered them?

"Hahaha!"

The Giant Python twisted its whole body in excitement.

"You'd better obediently listen to Boss's words."

"If you perform well, maybe the rest of your lives will be worry-free. If you perform poorly, then there's no need to talk about the rest of your lives."

The Giant Centipedes were like deflated balloons, their heads drooping and their expressions gloomy.

Now they could only be forced to accept the arrangements of fate.

Seeing that the Giant Centipedes had finally quieted down, An Ke spoke:

"Since you have already accepted your fate,"

"then let's set off."

With that, An Ke had the savages lead the Giant Centipedes toward the left fork.

The Giant Centipedes all shuddered.

They were on the same boat as An Ke now, and they were still going left?

Was he joking?

The Giant Centipedes hurriedly said:

"Wait! Let's not go left."

"Let's go right."

"Yes, yes! We should go right."

"..."

Sitting on Gas Can's head, Three Hairs tilted its head:

"Didn't you just say the right side was extremely dangerous?"

"And that the left side was safe."

"Safe, my foot!!"

Even if a Dinosaur went in on the left, it most likely wouldn't come out.

Of course, they couldn't say that.

So, a Giant Centipede smiled tactfully:

"We just remembered that some ferocious creatures recently arrived on the left..."