Chapter 49 RV, Carrion Flower
Chapter 49 RV, Carrion Flower
Su Jinjin cautiously approached the RV that was abruptly parked in the center of the Spider Territory.
The drab RV was covered in rust and had a few tattered spider webs hanging on its body, making it look like it had been abandoned for a long time.
But its presence in such a place is itself eerily strange.
"Could it be related to the Spider Queen? Didn't Cheng Cheng say that the Insect Whisperers are all transformed humans?"
Su Jinjin pondered
The RV was covered in rust, and the windows were covered with thick dust and cobwebs, indicating that it had been abandoned for a long time.
Su Jinjin gathered silver needles in her hand and carefully opened the car door.
With a "creak".
The door opened.
"Huh?"
Surprisingly, the interior of the RV was remarkably well-preserved compared to its dilapidated exterior.
Although covered with a thin layer of dust, the overall structure is intact and all living facilities are available.
A simple bed, a small kitchen, and even a fully functional bathroom.
To her greatest surprise, there were several unopened boxes of canned food and bottled water piled up in the corner.
This means that people actually lived here before.
"It can still be lived in after some tidying up..." Su Jinjin's eyes lit up, and a smile finally appeared on her tired face.
She also wanted to find a safe place to spend her first day in the dungeon.
She looked up at the sky outside.
Although the sky in this instance world is always shrouded in an eerie red mist, the light is noticeably dimmer now, indicating that "night" is approaching.
After the fierce battle with the Spider Queen, she not only suffered rib injuries but was also almost exhausted and in dire need of rest.
"This RV is truly a godsend," Su Jinjin said softly.
The RV appeared at just the right time; it was practically a refuge tailor-made for her.
She first carefully inspected every corner of the RV to make sure there were no hidden dangers before starting to tidy it up.
Take out a clean sheet from the space and lay it out, then use the rag you found to wipe away the dust.
During the cleanup, Su Jinjin discovered that the vehicle was well-prepared, with solar power generation already in place.
"It seems someone specifically modified this RV before..."
Su Jinjin noticed that the vehicle was equipped with steel plate protection and a simple ventilation and filtration system, clearly prepared for survival in the world of red fog.
After finishing, she took out her medical kit to treat the wound.
Although my ribs are painful, thankfully they are not completely broken.
He took out a universal syringe and injected himself to numb the pain. Instantly, the pain in his body was greatly reduced.
"It's time to replenish my energy..." Su Jinjin opened a can of beef and wolfed it down with mineral water.
After eating and drinking her fill, she took out a Power Apple and examined it closely in her hand.
"Should we...?" She hesitated for a moment, but ultimately put the fruit back into her spatial storage.
Now that we're in an unfamiliar environment, it would be dangerous if we had a severe reaction after taking the medicine.
Let's wait until we're back in a safer place before making any decisions.
For example, after the instance ends? Or when it's safe to go around.
As night fell completely, the world shrouded in red mist became even more eerie and terrifying.
The howls of mutated creatures could be heard from afar, but the area around the RV was unusually quiet, as if it were being protected by some invisible force.
However, it was still a little scary to rest in the territory of the giant spider.
Su Jinjin carefully scanned the RV and found that its size was just right to fit into her spatial equipment.
Without saying a word, she put the entire RV into her storage space and quickly left the area.
We found a secluded abandoned warehouse a few kilometers away, and there were no scary insects around. Only after confirming that it was safe did we release the RV again.
After getting into the RV, Su Jinjin tidied up a bit.
They also installed sensor alarm devices made of spider silk at the doors and windows.
She wrapped her arm around Su Jinjin's while circling the RV.
These spider silks are exceptionally sensitive; even the slightest vibration will be noticed by Su Jinjin.
After lying down, exhaustion washed over her like a tide, and Su Jinjin quickly fell into a light sleep.
But she woke up suddenly after sleeping for less than two hours, her forehead covered in cold sweat.
In her sleep, she seemed to hear the rustling sound of countless insect legs crawling.
"It was a nightmare. Never mind, I'm not going to sleep." Su Jinjin rubbed her temples.
Even if she wasn't going to sleep, she needed to find something to do, so Su Jinjin decided to take stock of her spoils to pass the time.
Looking through the space, the first day was quite fruitful:
17 Primal Power Apples Glowing Blue
A bundle of apple tree branches brimming with the power of tender buds
Two spider queen fangs gleaming with an eerie light
A spider silk that has undergone a mental mutation can also control its target to become a puppet.
"Why is there a giant spider corpse here? Was it just carelessly thrown in without noticing?"
Searching room
"Huh? I almost forgot about this." Su Jinjin noticed that there was a carrion flower stored in her space.
Since she had nothing better to do, she decided to take it out and study it.
When the carrion flower was removed, Su Jinjin was surprised to find that it had completely lost its previous ferocity.
The once rampaging vines now droop listlessly, and the huge flower buds hang limply, looking just like a little dog that has been soaked by the rain.
"What's wrong?" Su Jinjin gently poked its petals with a silver needle.
At the time, Cheng Cheng and the others were terrified and panicked, and now they have no energy at all.
The carrion flower twitched weakly a few times, yet it managed to transmit a clear wave of thought: Hungry...hungry...hungry...
Su Jinjin: "Am I hallucinating? Why does it sound like this guy is saying he's hungry?"
What's even more surprising is that it seemed to fully grasp the situation and knew that the person in front of it was not someone to be trifled with.
Several vines carefully wrapped around Su Jinjin's wrist, not to attack, but to gently rub against her like a pet cuddling, while the flower buds swayed from side to side in a coaxing manner.
Su Jinjin's eyes widened: "Are you... trying to please me?"
The carrion flower immediately swayed its buds up and down, as if nodding.
A vine slowly stretched towards the empty can in the corner, then pulled back to touch its own flower bud (actually a big mouth full of teeth) and pointed at Su Jinjin, its movements just like a begging child.
"Do you want something to eat?"
Su Jinjin took out the giant spider corpse she had found earlier from her spatial storage and tentatively handed it over.
The carrion flower immediately "came to life," its vines coiling around the chunk of flesh with lightning speed, its buds bursting open to reveal sharp teeth, and in no time at all, it swallowed the giant spider's corpse whole.
After finishing its meal, it even wiped its mouth with the vines like a puppy, then fawned over Su Jinjin, looking like it wanted more.
"Good heavens, you've become a spirit!" Su Jinjin exclaimed, both surprised and delighted.
She suddenly realized that if she could tame this carrion flower, wouldn't she have a powerful ally?
She continued to feed the spider carrion corpses, carefully observing its reaction.
As it feeds, the carrion flower gradually changes from a withered grayish-green to a bright purplish-red, and its vines become thick and strong again.
Strangely, it seemed to genuinely regard Su Jinjin as its "master," showing absolutely no intention of attacking her.