Chapter 4 Encounter with the Digger Worm

If it were an ordinary person, they might just be puzzled for a moment after killing such a large insect and then throw it away

Once, he saw the ruins of a building that appeared to be a factory, with only the broken steel structure remaining, twisted together.

Combat power is divided into three categories: low intelligence, very weak, and aggressive personality

If one can eat, then there is a possibility of survival in the apocalypse, at least there will be no shortage of food

This is a mutated giant insect resembling a cockroach, measuring as large as the tires of a King Kong vehicle. The tires of the King Kong vehicle are replaced from large machinery, with a diameter of 1.5 meters, which means this mutated insect is 1.5 meters long. Its head is adorned with enormous claw-like appendages resembling scythes

He named this insect the Digger Worm

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If the direction is correct, we will reach Wuwei County in one kilometer. After estimating the speed and time, Shen Cong came to a conclusion

The iron fork was thrust directly into the mouthparts of the insect, piercing it through completely. The insect struggled for a moment before dying utterly. Shen Cong could keenly sense that this insect also possessed some vitality, which was now gradually fading.

After taking a small bite, Shen Cong stopped eating, waiting for a moment to see if it was poisonous or not

The feeling of being able to kill a cow with a single punch

Living things

hetushu.com was attacked but did not retaliate, which is not Shen Cong's style

Pfft

However, Shen Cong approached the task with a research-oriented mindset, meticulously photographing the large insect, recording information, dissecting it, and analyzing the data, subsequently categorizing it in his laptop as archival storage. He possessed a laptop specifically dedicated to documenting various information related to the apocalypse

Everything in this apocalyptic world reveals a bewildering transformation

This may be yet another aspect in which he differs from others; while others struggle for survival, he views the apocalypse as an opportunity to explore a new world

Activity

What is the connection among these?

Shen Cong, as strong as an ox, can leave an imprint on a 10mm thick steel plate with all his might, let alone on a bug

However, without GPS navigation and the landmark buildings, Shen Cong is unable to determine the exact location

Thus

Moreover, he also wants to see what exactly is capable of surviving

He randomly took out a high-pressure air gun capable of shooting steel ball pellets, along with some stored goods, and placed a whistle in his mouth, preparing to fish for worms. However, as the hook passed through the hole, he felt a bit reluctant and cut off half a piece of cured meat to bring back. He placed the hook at the hole's entrance, aimed the air gun at the hole, and blew the whistle.

It bit down in one go, directly biting onto the hook, unable to break free, emitting a tragic howl.

It seems that the size has increased, and the flesh has also become more abundant, but I am unsure if it is edible. Shen Cong cut off a piece of snow-white muscle from the leg of the digging worm. After testing it for acid-base reactions and finding no issues, he prepared to wash it and then pan-fry it to see if it could be eaten

Shen Cong had a sudden idea; he took a piece of cured meat from the supply room. The caloric content and volume ratio of the cured meat were not high, so Shen Cong only stored a small amount to enhance the flavor. He hung the cured meat on an iron hook, with one end of the hook secured by an iron chain

No matter how large the insect is, its intelligence remains at this level

Shen Cong went down to inspect and found no signs of life

Suddenly

The twisted iron chain reached precisely to the opening of the periscope; he intended to eliminate the giant creature using a fishing method

The information was too scarce to draw any conclusions, so Shen Cong abandoned his futile research and began to taste the insect meat that had been cooked to medium doneness. He carefully chewed a piece the size of a fingernail, and after a moment, Shen Cong reached a conclusion

The muscle elasticity is indeed a result of active enhancement... But how does this worm relate to activity? Is it, like me, due to the falling meteor?

Shen Cong was not excited; on the contrary, he felt a heightened sense of vigilance. He already had a persecution complex, and now the impact came from the chassis. He slammed on the brakes, and the Jingang vehicle came to a steady stop in the yellow sand

Immediately communicate with the Jinganghao, sensing that something happened underground. It is impacting the chassis.

In Shen Cong's view, the half-hour journey was a desolate place.

Moreover, no food was found

There are no moving objects detected on the battlefield reconnaissance radar scan, and the infrared thermal imager is also unable to sense any heat.

Metal

The King Kong vehicle suddenly jolted, rousing Shen Cong from his deep contemplation

Originally, I intended to use an air gun to deal with it, but seeing that this insect had such low intelligence and weak biting force, Shen Cong simply took out an iron fork, aimed it at the hole, and thrust it down.

Open the hidden door located on the chassis and pull the insect into the cabin

He had thought that most people would not survive this disaster, but when the moment actually arrived, Shen Cong realized that he still could not adapt, and the entire world was left with his own desolation

However, upon further reflection, if the King Kong can come back to life, then a mutated insect should be quite common in the apocalypse

Moreover, the pincers shimmer with a dark silver luster, resembling steel products

Unable to change the present, Shen Cong could only take a deep breath and accept it

Over the course of six years, relying solely on his own efforts to build the "Diamond" vessel, Shen Cong had to learn a vast amount of knowledge, which led him to develop a personality that compelled him to handle everything by himself

Shen Cong furrowed his brow in deep thought as he recorded the various data of the insects

It seemed that the impact had immobilized the chassis, provoking the giant insect. It twisted its body and burrowed into the yellow sand, then suddenly emerged again, crashing into the chassis of the King Kong.

Shen Cong is prepared to conduct a thorough study of this matter

Bang

Shen Cong frowned, and it was unknown.

It is unclear whether it is toxic or not, but at least the taste... somewhat resembles chicken, though it is not crispy and rather dry, resembling eating dry wood. Next time, more oil should be added when frying.

Vitality can be enhanced, and Shen Cong has a profound understanding of this. A month ago, the Jingang vessel only had vitality in its metal framework, but now the entire structure possesses vitality, which has also been reflected back onto his own body, significantly improving his physical constitution.

The foolish bug, bumping against the chassis, immediately perked up upon hearing the whistle and seeing the cured meat

On the induction cooker, insect meat was being fried, and Shen Cong began to study the two claw appendages of the earthworm. These two appendages were approximately the length of a palm, with a height that had degenerated into a sickle-shaped bony structure. However, Shen Cong always felt that these two claw appendages resembled metal material more than bone.

This left Shen Cong somewhat troubled, as he was unsure how to deal with the burrowing insect. Upon seeing the insect's sharp pincers, Shen Cong decisively abandoned his plan to descend and engage in battle with the creature

The supplies stored on the Jingang ship can only last for three years if used sparingly, and the diesel is sufficient for a consumption of one thousand kilometers. Originally, Shen Cong thought that after the apocalypse, gas stations would be free, but who would have thought that a storm destroyed everything, leaving no gas stations at all

This large insect is incomprehensible to Shen Cong

The periscope rotated around the underside of the vehicle, and Shen Cong discovered a living creature that had collided with the car

He has placed several types of antidotes and injections at hand to respond to poisoning symptoms at any time

There is a kind of unwavering determination that is unafraid of death

The creature that was struck is not large; although the impact was fierce, it was still unable to damage the reinforced "Diamond" vessel that had been strengthened by Shen Cong.

Since we cannot get off the vehicle, we have no choice but to rely on our wits

Uncertain of what it was, Shen Cong did not rashly exit the vehicle. Instead, he walked to the compartment, retrieved a periscope from the tool room, and then opened a fist-sized steel plate at the bottom of the compartment to lower the periscope. A paranoid individual lacking a sense of security approaches tasks with such meticulousness, considering every aspect.

Another impact caused the King Kong to sway

How could there be such a gigantic insect

The attribute is classified as a type of mutated cockroach insect

Fortunately, the Jingang has already "come to life"; it can gradually guide its evolution, using solar energy or other sources of power.

Start the Diamond vehicle and continue on the journey