Chapter 218: Hunter Team 2 Captain—Number Two Ant

Kevin was stunned the first time he saw the Ant. This had been the Hunter's number one fierce general, and his clearest impression of him was his hearty laughter and terrifying strength. Back then, two or three Yan Pengs wouldn't have been enough to look at him. The Hunter Captain, who had always charged into battle first, was now curled up in a street corner, his body thin and his complexion withered. He truly didn't know how he had spent these past few years.

Kevin felt a pang of sorrow and hurriedly administered the prepared emergency injection to the Ant. The ambulance should arrive soon, but given his condition, an ordinary hospital would likely be unable to resolve it.

Number Two Ant, real name Cheng Konghai, was a member of the Tianqi Youth Class and Team Leader of Hunter Team 2. He was the youngest among the Earth group, but possessed boundless strength. He ranked fifth in the entire Tianqi Youth Class in terms of life energy intensity. He was enthusiastic and hearty. Back then, Li Hao was completely different from now—cold, taciturn, and out of place. It was Cheng Konghai, also an orphan, who changed Li Hao, which later led to the recruitment by Nangong Yuhang.

As the core combat power on the Earth side, he was heavily targeted during that battle. The Martians poisoned him and broke both of Cheng Konghai's arms. This was also the main reason why Li Hao, who arrived later, lost control. Originally, this type of gene virus wasn't that formidable, but the injuries sustained during the great battle exacerbated the spread of the virus. His life was saved, but his body collapsed. Li Hao was imprisoned, and Cheng Konghai appealed everywhere, only to be locked up as well. By the time he was released, he had gone missing.

After Li Hao got out, he had Kevin search everywhere for Cheng Konghai, but it was clear he was hiding from them...

Over an hour later, Li Hao received Kevin's Sky-Link message: the Ant was hospitalized, and the examination results were terrible.

"Second Brother, I've checked; he just fainted from overexertion, but his physical condition is something the hospitals here can't handle. It's suspected to be genetic damage. Earth's medical standards aren't enough. I've already checked; the best in this regard is the medical center on Heaven Island," Kevin said helplessly. It was also because Cheng Konghai's foundation was too good; anyone else would have been gone by now.

That place wasn't somewhere just anyone could go; it belonged to the private domain of the Alliance's political and business bigwigs. And even if one went, the medical expenses would be staggering. Clearly, the Ant's condition was not something that could be recovered from in a short time.

"You stay there and take care of him," Li Hao pondered for a moment. "Stabilize him first; I'll think of a way."

"Second Brother, you know this kid is a stubborn mule. If he insists on leaving, I can't stop him," Kevin said with a bitter smile. The Ant's self-esteem was too strong; otherwise, he wouldn't have hidden from them for so long.

"Tell him that I need his help very much right now. Without him, I'm 99% finished. He cannot die, and he cannot be crippled. I'll handle the rest. If he leaves again, it means he's unwilling to help me."

"Holy crap, this move is good. Second Brother still has the methods. Received!" With this set up, this kid Ant would surely lie down obediently; it really hit the mark.

In the Principal's office at Tianjing Martial Arts.

With the Mid-Season Tournament approaching, Long Danni's first major exam was also coming. Using Li Hao was a double-edged sword; if he won, everything would be fine, but if he lost, there were many people eyeing her position.

"Yo, isn't this Captain Li? You really don't visit unless there's a problem," Long Danni teased with a smile. There weren't many people as open-minded as her. This kid was even more laid-back and free than before, often nowhere to be seen in school, yet she actually felt it didn't matter. Sometimes she even wondered if she had been brainwashed.

"Report, Principal, I have been working hard. I will go through fire and water for the school without hesitation!" Li Hao hurriedly offered flattery to show his loyalty.

"Oh, tell me, how have you been working hard?" Long Danni was just teasing him. If you employ someone, don't doubt them; if you doubt them, don't employ them. The more talented someone was, the more eccentric their personality; this was perfectly normal.

"Well, I feel that for our school to achieve good results in the S Tournament, the current situation isn't enough. We need stronger support."

"Hehe," Long Danni looked at Li Hao with a look that was not quite a smile. "Don't play coy in front of me. If you have something to say, just say it. What's with the buildup!"

Li Hao scratched his head. "Principal, I've discovered an expert, someone even fiercer and with more potential than me."

"I thought it was something else. Which school is he at now? I can step in, but if he's someone else's main force, don't even think about it."

"No, he's not a military academy student. His admission depends entirely on your decision. It's just that his body has been injured, a bit seriously, and he needs treatment first. Currently, it seems only the Fullwood Medical Center on Heaven Island has the conditions." Li Hao looked at Long Danni; now it depended on whether Long Danni would help.

The famous Fullwood Medical Center—Long Danni naturally knew of it. It possessed the most advanced medical facilities, and more importantly, it had vast resource channels. Some rare drugs and treatment methods, including some gray-area techniques, could be used there.

"What is his name, what abilities does he possess, and what did he do before? Tell me," Long Danni pondered for a while before asking. She still needed to understand what she should know.

"Cheng Konghai, 16 years old, former member of the Tianqi Youth Class. Before he was poisoned, his strength and consciousness were top-tier," Li Hao said.

Long Danni guessed it; it was definitely another problematic person. "How much certainty do you have that he can recover?"

"Principal, his condition is difficult. I don't know what he can recover to, but I am certain he can recover to 80%—that's Alliance top-tier level. Someone like Luo Bi would be beaten black and blue."

Li Hao looked into Long Danni's eyes, and Long Danni looked back at Li Hao. Both seemed to be searching for something from the other.

It seemed the bragging wasn't too exaggerated. Long Danni thought for a while. "You really know how to find trouble for me. I don't have any connections at Fullwood, but I can ask my teacher. You'll have to find a way for the costs yourself; the school can't pay."

"Thank you, Principal, thank you!" Li Hao nodded and bowed. "This is a huge help."

Long Danni smiled. "I've known you for so long, and only this time is it real."

"Report, the Principal is my guiding light and has always been my idol. I'm a person who likes to tell the truth and never sucks up."

"Hehe," Long Danni couldn't be bothered to argue with him. "What is Cheng Konghai's code name?"

"Ah?" Li Hao was stunned.

"You don't think I know nothing about you, do you? Back then, didn't you guys set up a Hunter organization? Chao Qinglong's code name is Nine-Headed Dragon, Aofei is Blood Rose, Mad Dog Perkins... what about Cheng Konghai?"

"Oh, the nickname? We all call him Ant, Number Two Ant."

"Ant, does it imply he can use strength over a hundred times his body weight?" Long Danni became interested.

"Yes, his gene expression is relatively pure," Li Hao nodded.

"And you?" Long Danni suddenly asked with a smile.

Visibly, Li Hao's old face actually turned red. "Cough, cough, Principal, we were just children playing house back then. Don't tease me. I was the only honest person in there."

"Go back and wait for my news. I think there's a certain degree of certainty. I can think of a way regarding the medical expenses, but based on what you said, I'm afraid it's very tricky and might not be enough."

"Principal, I will think of a way for the medical expenses, as long as I can find a good doctor."

"That shouldn't be a big problem," Long Danni nodded. That place was meant to make money anyway. At that level, there weren't so many gimmicks. As long as Fullwood Hospital accepted the case, they wouldn't have the guts to swindle anyone.

Regarding the costs, it wasn't that Li Hao hadn't thought about it. Ma Long and the others had good conditions, but that was relative to the level of ordinary students, and they were still spending their family's money. It was different. He still had to think of a way for this. It would be best to get another Ocean Heart to sell, but the previous one was just a stroke of luck; he had controlled a high-level Giant Insect, and the Giant Insect nest hadn't been prepared. Now there was absolutely no chance. Moreover, the Ant's condition definitely couldn't wait, and Kevin's little stash wasn't enough either.

... I'm afraid I still have to use my trump card!

Li Hao was quite experienced in this area. People, after all, always have difficult times. Like him, he often asked his boss for salary advances. Asking the boss this time definitely wouldn't work. Among the people he knew, there were currently two candidates: one was Solomon, and the other was Dita.

Actually, he was quite conflicted. After pondering for a long time, Li Hao decided to try with Dita first. After all, Dita was an international friend, and when it came to collecting debts... the difficulty would be a bit higher.

He opened his notebook and wrote down about twenty reasons for borrowing money; surely one of them would be able to move her. He took a deep breath and patted his face, making his expression look a bit more humble. Sigh, he should have seen her off when she left back then.

The Sky-Link rang a few times and was quickly answered.

"Captain Li, what kind of wind is blowing today that you're actually taking the initiative to contact me?"

It was clear that Dita was in a good mood today, and Li Hao smiled too. It was a good day to borrow money.

"Captain Dita, well, actually, I have a matter I'd like to ask for your help with, and I feel only you can help me." Li Hao brewed his emotions, trying to make his voice sound as hoarse as possible; it was said that this would make one seem sincere.

"Speak!" For some reason, a surge of boldness rose in Dita's heart. She had almost no dignity in front of Li Hao, getting beaten black and blue every time and having to accept the other party's pointers was one thing, but because of the Ocean Heart, she had also made a fool of herself in front of him. When she returned to the Moon and thought about it, she wanted to find a hole to crawl into. He had prepared the only Ocean Heart in the Solar System, and she had actually condescendingly wanted to make decisions for him. It was simply... she had lost all face. The only thing Dita hoped for was that Li Hao had completely lost his memory.

"I want to borrow some money," Li Hao plucked up the courage to say. "I know... this is difficult—"

"Okay, okay, speak, how much, hurry up!" Dita said with unusual excitement. Suddenly, she appreciated Li Hao a bit. This person was authentic; he was actually using this method to help her resolve her knot. The stature, he had stature!

Li Hao was interrupted, and the reasons he had pondered for half a day were no longer needed. "Cough, cough, well... I don't quite know the specifics yet, but it's a lot." Li Hao carefully weighed his words; he couldn't quite grasp Dita's train of thought.

"Of course it has to be a lot. You understand, and I understand. No need to explain!" Dita laughed.

Li Hao didn't know what Dita understood, but ever since he met her, he felt this girl's brain wasn't quite on the right track. "It might need tens of millions..."

"Okay!" Dita nodded hurriedly, as if afraid Li Hao would go back on his word.

"Well, not that tens of... it's tens of millions..." Li Hao rubbed his nose. He felt a bit weak when he said "millions," and maybe the other party hadn't heard clearly.

"I know, I can't come up with hundreds of billions either. It's settled then, you must lend it to me, no backing out!" Dita said hurriedly. Taking things from others makes one soft-handed, and eating their food makes one soft-mouthed; by holding each other's little tails, they were now even.

Li Hao's expression was a bit dazed; he didn't know what Dita was so excited about. "Um, the time it takes me to pay it back might be a bit long, but I definitely won't welsh on the debt or run away."

Li Hao felt internally that although he wouldn't welsh or run away, there was nothing he could do if he couldn't pay it back.

"Right, well said, what's the rush!" Dita nodded. "I have to train. I'll transfer twenty million to you later; if it's not enough, just tell me, don't be polite."

She hung up after saying that. She was still leading her team in training. Although the exchange tournament at Tianjing Martial Arts hadn't led to a direct breakthrough, it had opened the door. Her recent form was soaring, and since Li Hao was so reasonable, she could finally let go of that embarrassing matter that had been hanging over her.

The amount was certainly not small, but to her, it wasn't a huge sum either; she didn't even need to tell her family, as her own personal fund was enough.

At most, she would buy fewer pieces of jewelry and clothes, and she didn't need them for preparing for the S Tournament anyway, but she could derive immense satisfaction from the fact that Li Hao owed her money.

Li Hao was also a freak; a person who could obtain the Ocean Heart, yet spent his days delivering food. It was bizarre, probably something the USE had cooked up to confuse others—all flash and no substance. She couldn't be bothered to expose it, but in terms of conduct, Li Hao was quite sensible; this move of borrowing money could be called imaginative.

Brilliant!