Cataclysm: The Enhancement Warlock's Rebirth

Chapter 20 Spider Dragon Insect and True White Tiger

Evening, inside the house.

Song Zizhe stood in front of Jiang Xiao, opened his notebook, and reported on each item one by one.

As more and more people joined the Tongzhou Society, many problems came to light.

A few minor leaders, having been allocated a little power, began to use it for their own benefit and even oppress others.

Deducting food allowances, fighting, kidnapping women, etc.

In just one day, Song Zizhe received countless complaints and reports, keeping him extremely busy.

"I've asked a few law students to draft a set of temporary reward and punishment regulations for your review."

Song Zizhe closed his notebook and handed over a book.

"There's no point in talking about this now. Let's wait until we survive the insect swarm." Jiang Xiao took the book and casually tossed it onto the table.

Seeing this, Song Zizhe nodded and didn't mention it again.

"How are the roadblocks, weapons, and logistical supplies arranged?"

Jiang Xiao asked.

This swarm is being led by Legionary Zerg, so the battle is unlikely to last just a day or two.

They need to be fully prepared.

Song Zizhe said, "As instructed by the chairman, roadblocks are being set up at several major intersections. All available vehicles are being used to transport gravel and cement, and construction is underway overnight. Weapons are still being collected; kitchen knives, iron pipes, fire axes—everything usable has been confiscated and is awaiting further distribution."

Jiang Xiao then asked Qin Xun about the situation on his side.

"The people they sent to investigate have returned and confirmed that the Republic Garden residential area and the entire street have been overrun by Red Beetles, in extremely large numbers," Song Zizhe said. "The Rock Alliance is currently resettling the people who fled from there."

Jiang Xiao nodded, telling him to go ahead with his work, and added, "You don't need to report these small matters to me anymore; you can handle them yourself."

If you can't solve a problem, go find Fu Xinyu and Han Peng.

Song Zizhe responded and was about to leave.

Jiang Xiao, remembering the two she had personally recruited, called out to him, "Xu Zeyuan and Zhou Rui don't need excessive pampering. They should be given tasks. Also, record their daily words and actions, the people they come into contact with, and the places they visit."

Song Zizhe was taken aback.

"They're both most likely superhumans. Be careful not to alert them," Jiang Xiao said.

Song Zizhe was puzzled.

Based on his understanding of the chairman, if there were any unstable elements in the team, the other party would definitely resolve them immediately.

Why keep two people around?

However, since the chairman gave this special instruction, he must have had his reasons.

"I've got it."

Song Zizhe responded.

After everyone left, Lu Wanwan and Lin Wanyi came out of their respective rooms.

Lin Wanyi asked, "What's the deal with those two extraordinary individuals?"

She couldn't understand it.

Once extraordinary individuals reveal their identities, they receive treatment several times better than ordinary people; they don't have to do hard labor or squeeze into a large dormitory with dozens of other people.

Why are these two pretending to be ordinary people?

Jiang Xiao replied dismissively, "Maybe they're trying to hide their talents. Ordinary people are inconspicuous and won't attract attention."

Seeing that he wasn't in high spirits, Lin Wanyi changed the subject: "Does Master need to rest?"

Jiang Xiao glanced at her and asked, "Are you rested enough?"

Lin Wanyi glanced at Lu Wanwan, her lips moved slightly, and she smiled shyly.

Jiang Xiao was somewhat tempted by her charming appearance, but he suppressed his desire.

Lu Wanwan didn't notice what the two were talking about.

She was sitting to the side, flipping through the reward and punishment book that Jiang Xiao had thrown away. She was looking at it quite seriously, her brows slightly furrowed, her fingers tapping the paper as if she were carefully considering the words.

Seeing that she was reading with great interest, Jiang Xiao casually said, "Read it carefully and fill in any gaps. If it's suitable, the rules of the Tongzhou Association should be based on it and promulgated and implemented."

Lu Wanwan looked up, her eyes lighting up for a moment: "Really?"

This will be the camp's future law, and if she participates in revising it, she will bear a heavy responsibility.

A sense of mission suddenly arose in her heart.

Jiang Xiao retorted, "You know my temper. If the changes don't suit my taste, you'll be in big trouble."

His gaze fell on Lu Wanwan's slender neck.

Lu Wanwan shrank her neck, her excitement fading by half. After hesitating for a moment, she hugged the booklet tightly.

She glanced at it briefly and found that the powers granted to the superhumans were too great, leaving ordinary people with almost no protection.

She wanted to fight for something for ordinary people, even if only one suggestion was adopted.

Seeing her tense expression, Jiang Xiao didn't say anything more.

He just wanted to find something to keep Lu Wanwan calm and prevent her from overthinking all the time.

"I need to go out for a bit." Jiang Xiao stood up.

Lin Wanyi glanced at the already pitch-black sky outside the window: "It's so late, where are we going?"

"Visibility is low in foggy areas, with no difference between day and night."

Jiang Xiao said he was going to hunt some insects to earn more points.

I heard that Qin Xun also brought his men in.

After all, there are few insects around right now, and only the fog area can quickly earn points.

Lin Wanyi asked, "Would you like me to come with you?"

Jiang Xiao glanced at her and smiled, "No need. Prepare hot water and wait for me to come back."

Lin Wanyi understood what he meant, her face flushed, and she responded softly.

Lu Wanwan glanced back and forth between the two of them, gave a soft snort, and turned to go back to her room with the booklet in her arms.

Foggy area.

Qin Xun stood at the edge of the fog zone with Qin Zhi'en, Feng Yang, and Lin Hansheng, followed by several ordinary people on guard.

Qin Xun told his sister to stay outside: "You stay outside and keep watch, don't go in."

Qin Zhi'en shook her head.

Seeing that his sister wouldn't agree, Qin Xun sighed.

He had tried to persuade his sister before she left, but she was very stubborn and he really couldn't do anything about her.

However, the things in the foggy area that Jiang Xiao felt threatened were probably fatal to them.

"Brother Qin, my extrasensory perception is exactly the nemesis of these invisible insects."

Lin Hansheng patted his chest, his tone filled with confidence.

Seeing that Qin Xun was still worried, he pointed to Feng Yang and said, "Feng Yang's barrier defense is very strong. Once we're inside, let him take care of Zhi En first. Besides, Jiang Xiao can fight his way in and out of there all by himself. With the four of us working together, we'll definitely be fine."

Qin Xun remained silent for a while, then finally relented: "Follow my orders, do not go deeper."

He felt that with a team of four, if they were only operating on the periphery, they could evacuate in time if danger arose.

After saying that, he turned around and ordered the ordinary people on the perimeter to be on guard, and then led the three of them into the white mist.

The fog was so thick that visibility was less than three meters.

The crowd unconsciously slowed their pace, and the surroundings were as quiet as a graveyard.

Lin Hansheng walked in the middle, closing his eyes to sense his surroundings.

He suddenly stopped, his voice urgent: "There's something ahead, at eleven o'clock, coming, less than a meter away!"

The four people stopped immediately.

Feng Yang pushed his hands forward, and a semi-transparent light shield unfolded from his palms, covering the four people.

Qin Xun then pulled a handful of lime powder from his waist pouch and sprinkled it in the direction Lin Hansheng pointed.

The white powder dispersed in the mist, outlining a blurry shape.

The powder fell on it as if it had landed on transparent glass, sliding down and leaving only faint white marks on the edges.

However, that's enough.

Qin Xun spotted the spot, and his scaled right claw reached out from the edge of the barrier and grabbed hard.

The Mist Walker revealed himself.

He dared not be careless and went all out to fight.

Soon, the Mistwalker's chest was pierced, and he let out a low, hoarse groan before collapsing to the ground.

"How about that? I told you it wasn't difficult, right?"

Lin Hansheng kicked the corpse, raised an eyebrow and smiled.

Qin Xun was equally delighted to receive the notification that 500 points had been credited to his account.

However, the Mistwalker's bone spikes were indeed sharp, and a gash was cut into his silver armor, with a piece of the scale inside broken off and blood seeping out.

If one did not have prior knowledge of the Fogwalker's detailed information, it would indeed be extremely risky for an ordinary superhuman to face it.

"Knowing its weakness makes things easier. Lime powder will make it visible, and everyone has brought enough."

Qin Xun dissected the corpse, rummaged through it, and took out a blood essence, tossing it to Lin Hansheng, "The first one is yours. The rest will be distributed in turns."

Lin Hansheng took the Blood Essence and grinned.

"Jiang Xiao is indeed powerful, but if we superhumans cooperate with each other, the combined power we unleash may not be inferior to his."

Qin Xun nodded in agreement and waved his hand, saying, "Continue!"

Foggy area.

Jiang Xiao arrived and saw several members of the Rock Alliance guarding the perimeter.

"President Jiang!" Someone recognized him and greeted him.

Jiang Xiao asked, "Did Alliance Leader Qin and the others go in?"

The younger brother nodded.

Jiang Xiao was about to go in when one of his underlings hesitated and reached out to stop him: "Alliance Leader Qin has instructed that no one else is allowed to enter here."

Jiang Xiao glanced over.

The young man's momentum immediately weakened, and he half-retracted his arm, unsure whether he should continue to block him.

"Have you lost your mind? How dare you stop Chairman Jiang?"

Another henchman quickly pulled him back and immediately tried to smooth things over: "Alliance Leader Qin's instructions were that ordinary people might encounter danger if they went in, so Chairman Jiang was obviously not included. It was my brother who was ignorant; Chairman Jiang, please don't take offense."

Jiang Xiao didn't mind and asked, "Which direction did Alliance Leader Qin go in from?"

The two henchmen exchanged a glance but remained silent.

"They are quite loyal." Jiang Xiao smiled and said, "I'm just trying to change direction, not to cause trouble for your alliance leader."

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The quicker-witted underling immediately pointed out a path: "President Jiang, this way is the same as our boss's direction."

Jiang Xiao glanced at him.

This person is quick-witted and a real talent.

"What's your name?" he asked.

"Zhou Qiang," the younger brother replied.

Jiang Xiao nodded, picked up his knife, and entered the foggy area.

Once he was out of sight, Zhou Qiang breathed a sigh of relief.

He turned to look at the thug who had blocked his way and complained, "You've got some nerve! You knew who he was and still dared to stop me?"

The underling protested, "Brother Qin instructed me to—"

"You have to be flexible, you know?" Zhou Qiang interrupted him, annoyed. "Do you think we can stop a superhuman? Don't you even know how much blood is on his knife?"

The younger brother fell silent.

Zhou Qiang looked towards the foggy area and muttered, "Alliance Leader Qin and the others have been inside for almost two hours. I hope nothing bad has happened to them."

In the white mist.

Jiang Xiao walked for a while and then realized something was wrong.

The fog is thicker than it was the day before yesterday; the moisture clings to my skin, making it feel damp and cold.

Based on past life experiences.

Either the number of Mistwalker intruders has increased, or higher-level insects have arrived!

He frowned and quickened his pace.

Fortunately, the fog is mobile; otherwise, if it remained stationary, it would be impossible to establish a campsite in the future.

He wandered in the fog for more than half an hour, killing three fogwalkers and extracting two blood essences.

When he cut open the third one, he realized something was wrong.

A very thin white thread is stuck to the outside of the carapace; it is almost impossible to notice unless you look closely.

He quickly squatted down, traced his fingers on the ground, and then looked up.

My fingertips were covered with a layer of grayish-white silk threads, like spider silk, but thinner and more resilient.

Spider dragon worm.

Jiang Xiao's heart sank.

A new predator has arrived in this foggy area!

Spider-dragons are second-tier insect beasts with large abdomens that can spray strong spider silk. They also have well-developed legs and strong jumping ability.

It is considered a formidable opponent among second-tier insectoid beasts.

"Should we take this job?"

Jiang Xiao brought up the attribute panel and took a look.

[Character]: Jiang Xiao [Race]: Human [Identity]: Hero [Strength]: Lower Tier 2 [Talent]: All-Enhancing (Unique): Consumes 1 Potential Point to enhance any substance, granting it one trait and a 7% chance to gain an additional skill. (Enhancement is completed by touching the target with your finger.)

[Potential Points]: 0/0

【特性】：「强壮LV4」「铁腑Iv8」「博学lv5」「通言|v8」「明察|v4」「生息Iv3」「大力|v4」「迅捷Iv6」「野兽直觉|v5」

[Skills]: "Skin Hardening LV9" "Shadow Spirit LV8"

"Let's do it!"

His stats are decent, and he has experience fighting Spider Dragon Worms, so it's worth a try.

A single spider worm is worth at least 1500 points.

After defeating the opponent, you can go to the altar and have some fun.

After making his decision, Jiang Xiao followed the clues and made his own plan.

After walking for about ten minutes, I heard hurried footsteps coming from the fog.

A figure stumbled out of the fog, nearly bumping into the tip of a knife.

Feng Yang.

The chubby boy's face was covered in blood, his left arm was hanging down as if it were dislocated, his lips were purple, and he was panting like a bellows.

When he saw Jiang Xiao, his eyes lit up as if he had seen a savior.

"Brother Jiang! Brother Jiang!"

He shouted at the top of his lungs, "We've encountered a spider bigger than a wild boar! The team has been scattered, and Brother Qin and the others should still be inside!"

He coughed twice, and bloody foam spilled from the corner of his mouth.

"You go out first, I'll go take a look." Jiang Xiao patted his shoulder.

Feng Yang grabbed his sleeve, then let go, his lips trembling as he said, "Be careful—it spins silk, a whole lot at once, and once you're entangled, it's hard to break free."

"I understand." Jiang Xiao pointed out a road to him. "I've cleared this area; it should be safe."

Feng Yang nodded and stumbled as he ran out of the foggy area.

Jiang Xiao picked up his knife and continued walking inside.

He followed the silk thread into a shopping mall lobby.

This place used to be a home furnishing store, but now it's become a spider's nest.

There were white silk cocoons everywhere, large and small, no less than thirty.

Some were hung on the beams, some were piled on the ground, and some were stuffed into display cases.

The ground was sticky and made a squeaking sound when stepped on, and the air was filled with a rotten, sweet, and fishy smell.

The spider dragon worm is not here.

Jiang Xiao walked to the nearest cocoon and cleaved it open with his knife.

A viscous liquid gushed out, revealing a half-digested humanoid corpse with its skin dissolved, exposing the underlying muscles and bones.

Blood and bodily fluids mixed together, dripping out in a foul odor.

Jiang Xiao frowned and took a step back.

He knew that the spider-like insect was probably female and about to lay eggs.

These cocoons are the food reserves it left for its offspring.

No need to look for it anymore.

Once these cocoons are split open, the spider dragon worms will sense the movement and naturally return.

Jiang Xiao cleaved the nearest row of cocoons open with a single cut.

The things inside were no longer human-shaped; some were just skeletons, and others had turned into puddles of mud.

Then he noticed a white cocoon swaying in the corner.

"Are there still people alive?"

Jiang Xiao cut open the silk threads with a knife, and a person slid out from inside.

Qin Zhi'en.

She was covered in a sticky liquid, her hair plastered to her face, and her complexion was deathly pale.

Upon recognizing Jiang Xiao, she moved her lips as if to express her gratitude.

At this moment, Qin Zhi'en was covered in a layer of white silk, and her soaked clothes clung to her body, almost transparent.

The clothes were also corroded and torn, exposing large areas of skin.

Jiang Xiao's gaze suddenly paused.

"Hmm? White Tiger?"

Qin Zhi'en thought Jiang Xiao had asked her to transform, and weakly shook her head: "I'm exhausted, I can't transform—"

and many more!

She noticed that Jiang Xiao's eyes were a little strange.