Two monsters did not come alone, but brought many helpers, among whom were familiar goats and black dog packs.
Gunshots echoed around, and screams followed one after another.
In the last moment, the captain covered the retreat of his men while he himself was pierced through the chest by a goat.
Lin Xiao Tian had no time to grieve and fled.
Screams occasionally came from behind; if anyone fell behind, they would be killed by monsters.
After an unknown period of escape, Lin Xiao Tian stopped when there were no more sounds from behind.
He was now alone, covered in wounds, his Desert Eagle already soaked in his blood.
Lin Xiao Tian was too tired and prepared to rest for a while.
As soon as he sat down, a large swarm of monsters appeared around him.
A spider monster stood in front of Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian spat, "This is really unlucky!"
In the last moment before consciousness disappeared, Lin Xiao Tian felt his throat being choked, completely losing the strength to resist.
Was he going to die like this?
Thinking of his family outside, Lin Xiao Tian was filled with unwillingness.
...
In a daze, a hoarse voice sounded in his ear.
"Hahaha, not bad... really not bad, a rare tonic..."
Lin Xiao Tian suddenly opened his eyes and found a strange face appearing before him.
This face was human, but much longer than most people, with cracked corners of the mouth, somewhat like the "slit-mouthed woman" from horror movies, and the fingers on both hands were all the same length.
As Lin Xiao Tian looked at her, she was also looking at him.
"You're finally awake."
The woman stood up, looking down at Lin Xiao Tian.
It was then that Lin Xiao Tian noticed her lower body was that of a spider.
"Who are you?"
"I brought you here."
"Are you... the Insect King?"
Lin Xiao Tian remembered Xiao Liu Zi's previous description, and the monsters before him indeed matched.
"Boy, tell me, how did you do it? Why can the spiritual energy in your body circulate so stably? What have you cultivated?" The Insect King looked at Lin Xiao Tian with greed.
Lin Xiao Tian had no intention of telling it about the Shen Nong Heart Method, so he simply kept silent.
The Insect King was enraged, and its sharp spider leg immediately pointed at Lin Xiao Tian's head.
"If you don't tell me, your head will have another hole in it later."
Despite the Insect King's threat, Lin Xiao Tian remained silent.
Since the Insect King had not killed him immediately, but had specifically waited for him to revive to threaten him, it must have valued Lin Xiao Tian's cultivation method. If he spoke, he would be in greater danger.
"Heh heh, backbone, let's see how long you can last?"
The Insect King snorted coldly.
The next moment, a wisp of oily green venom emanated from its spider leg.
Without hesitation, the Insect King stabbed it towards Lin Xiao Tian's neck.
A piercing pain shot through Lin Xiao Tian's body, and he couldn't help but groan.
"Heh heh, this poison won't kill you, it's just a bit painful. From now on, as long as you don't speak for a day, I'll torment you for a day." The Insect King chuckled triumphantly, looking at Lin Xiao Tian, who was in agony.
The torment lasted for a full hour. Seeing that it was enough, the Insect King approached Lin Xiao Tian again.
"Are you willing to talk now?"
"Get lost!"
"Fine! You brought this on yourself!"
Its spider leg pierced his skin again.
But this time, Lin Xiao Tian didn't feel as much pain.
With the help of the Shen Nong Heart Method, his body could actively adapt to most potent poisons. If the same poison couldn't kill Lin Xiao Tian, his body would automatically develop an immunity to it the second time.
The Insect King immediately realized this. She was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, indeed... you are truly amazing. With a blood slave like you, my poison cultivation will surely grow rapidly."
In the following time, the Insect King injected several more types of poison into Lin Xiao Tian. Since it couldn't kill Lin Xiao Tian, the poison became ineffective the second time it was used.
But the Insect King was not the least bit unhappy; instead, she was exceptionally excited by Lin Xiao Tian's performance.
Finally, she bit Lin Xiao Tian's arm, and Lin Xiao Tian could feel his blood flowing into the Insect King's mouth.
He subconsciously glanced around and saw a familiar figure lying in a corner not far away.
This person was none other than Jennifer.
Jennifer's face was pale at the moment, clearly showing signs of blood deficiency.
Seeing Lin Xiao Tian looking at Jennifer, the Insect King immediately had an idea.
"If you are willing to tell me your cultivation technique, I will spare that woman."
Lin Xiao Tian rolled his eyes at the Insect King.
Only a child would believe such lies. Lin Xiao Tian knew that this wouldn't save Jennifer.
The Insect King was not deterred, "I remember this person wasn't with you, and I don't believe you can be so calm about others."
Lin Xiao Tian remained unmoved.
In fact, he dared not show too much emotion at the moment.
Lin Xiao Tian felt that this monster was observing him.
If she detected his emotional agitation, it would only endanger those around him.
Thus, daylight arrived.
The Insect King was very active at night but became much more subdued during the day. It bound Lin Xiao Tian with spiderwebs and then hid in the darkness, not coming out.
Lin Xiao Tian suddenly realized that these monsters were generally afraid of sunlight.
Jennifer was extremely weak and had fainted. Thinking of Jennifer's plight, Lin Xiao Tian felt unbearable, but he was helpless. He dared not show concern for Jennifer.
The Insect King had many beads placed beside her, including the one Lin Xiao Tian had obtained earlier. She meticulously embedded the beads into the cave wall, categorizing them by color.
During the day, nothing significant happened.
As dusk approached, the Insect King became more active. She injected poison into Jennifer, and Jennifer immediately fainted.
Then, she came to Lin Xiao Tian's side and greedily sucked his blood.
"Tsk tsk... your taste reminds me of the past. There was once another human whose blood tasted like yours." The Insect King savored it.
Lin Xiao Tian frowned.
Human?
This meant that there were others in this world who cultivated like him?
"What human? Where did you meet him?"
"Heh heh, why should I tell you? Unless you tell me your cultivation technique."
"Dream on!"
The Insect King was furious. At that moment, a spider monster brought someone into the cave.
Yang Xin?
Lin Xiao Tian recognized the person brought in immediately.
But Lin Xiao Tian remained calm.
Yang Xin also saw Lin Xiao Tian immediately, but she behaved cooperatively and did not shout.
The Insect King pointed at Yang Xin and then looked at Lin Xiao Tian, "You know this person, don't you?"
Lin Xiao Tian directly shook his head.
The Insect King's face immediately darkened. "Don't pretend, my subordinates saw it."
"I don't know her," Lin Xiao Tian flatly denied.
"Fine! You're still stubborn!" The Insect King said, then went to Yang Xin's side and raised her poisonous stinger at her. "Tell the truth now, and she can suffer less."
Lin Xiao Tian still shook his head.
The Insect King did not hesitate and stabbed her.
Initially, Yang Xin was resolute, but as the poison spread, she cried out in pain.
"You really don't know her?"
"I told you I don't know her!"
"Lin Xiao Tian! Are you doing this on purpose?" Yang Xin, in extreme pain, directly shouted at Lin Xiao Tian.
"Now what? Still not admitting it?" The Insect King looked at Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian still shook his head.
"Fine! Then let her suffer!" The Insect King said and walked away.