Chapter 010: Giant Spider

Wang Chao shouted, "I truly love you to death!"

Four individuals emerged from the cave and entered the underground space, only to find that each of them had a pale complexion, as if they had witnessed something terrifying. Upon inquiring a little, they discovered that the two individuals assigned by Han Kexin to monitor the situation outside the exit passage had mysteriously vanished, leaving no trace nearby.

Xiao Yu is not a savior, and one could even say he is not a good person. He does not enjoy engaging in meaningless activities, nor would he do anything that harms himself for the benefit of others. However, more than one hundred people is not a large number; if it is within his capacity and does not significantly impact him, he does not advise against lending a hand. Many among this group possess considerable potential and may become a force under his control in the future; what he is doing now can be regarded as a form of early investment

As everyone returned to the underground cave, the news of the four being killed by the monster spread among the crowd, instantly causing a wave of panic. The four who died were all male, and they were not only strong but also quite courageous. This left Xiao Yu feeling somewhat troubled, as the gender ratio in the underground cave was becoming increasingly imbalanced.

Whoosh

Hiss!

The giant spider, in a fit of rage, flashed a glimmer of ferocity in its eyes and suddenly spat out a massive web towards the crowd. The snow-white net ensnared five or six people, including Wang Chao, rendering them immobile. Its legs struck like lightning in rapid succession; one pierced through the left chest of a victim, directly puncturing the heart, while another was disemboweled, clearly unable to survive.

At this moment, a cacophony of noise came from outside the cave, interspersed with the panicked shouts of some individuals

"This is ... ..." Han Kexin picked up a goblin's wooden stick from the ground, "I clearly instructed them to sit inside the cave and monitor the situation outside. How could this stick have fallen outside the cave? Something must have gone wrong!"

Xiao Yu let out a roar, once again throwing the Bone Blade. The grayish-white blade plunged deeply into the giant spider's head, causing it to stagger back four or five steps before its massive body collapsed. It twitched on the ground for a long time before finally dying completely. A spirit orb the size of a ping pong ball flew out and merged into Xiao Yu's body

After Wang Chao received the chocolate, he immediately tore open the packaging. A large piece of chocolate was devoured by him in just a few bites, and then he consumed the other two pieces with the same speed. Still not satisfied, he licked his lips and cast a greedy glance at the others

Xiao Yu calmly observed his surroundings for a moment and murmured, "This is unusual; the forest shouldn't be this quiet." He turned to the others and said, "I'm afraid we won't be able to find them. The forest is unsafe at night. The rest of you should head back. I will search the surrounding area. If I still can't find them, then there's nothing more to be done."

Han Kexin could not help but smile at this, but after the smile, her expression turned into one of deep sorrow. Having inexplicably arrived in this world, she was uncertain about how to navigate the days ahead

Han Kexin still possesses a certain aura and presence, and her words left many people momentarily stunned. Following this, she promptly announced that everyone could collect chocolates and candies, which helped to alleviate the shadow of the recent loss of four companions.

At that moment, a cold light flashed, and the Blade of the Withered Bones slipped from his hand, precisely embedding itself into the spider's back, the entire blade sinking completely within.

Wang Chao pouted and said, "What's going on outside? Why is it so noisy!"

Wang Chao had a hard time breaking free from the spider's web. Beside him, one person had been pierced through the heart by a spider and was already dead, while another person's abdomen was split open, with intestines spilling out and tangled messily by the spider, struggling for two minutes before succumbing to death

The spider let out a shriek as it fell from the wall of the library mountain, its body twisting continuously, oozing dark purple blood. After struggling a few times, it managed to stand up again. Xiao Yu leaped onto its back, drew the Bone Blade, and jumped forward, striking down with a reverse slash on its head. The giant spider let out a painful cry, extending its eight legs, and once again crouched down. Wang Chao and the others also brandished their weapons and charged forward, preparing to besiege the spider

Xiao Yu had already struck the spider's head several times, yet he still failed to kill it, instead allowing it to claim the lives of two more people. A glint of ruthlessness flashed in Xiao Yu's eyes. As the spider raised its leg again, preparing to stab at others, he pushed off with his legs and leaped off the spider's back, slicing down with his blade to sever the raised spider leg. Thick, viscous blood flowed from the severed limb, and the spider writhed in pain, struggling and becoming somewhat unsteady on its feet.

Xiao Yu leaped forward the moment the white silk was shot, following the direction of its trajectory. He swung his hand in mid-air, and the blade of his knife cut through the tall wild grass, revealing a gigantic spider in front of everyone. Its size was hard to believe, entirely black with numerous white spots, its eight legs covered in steel-like bristles, and at the ends, it bore dagger-like claws. Several pairs of emerald green eyes glimmered with a chilling light.

The usually honest and simple-minded Jinshi suddenly blurted out a curse word.

There is no time to deal with it. "Xiao Yu paused and continued, "There is no way to handle it; even if buried underground, it will be dug up by some creatures with keen senses. Let's leave it here; something will happen at night. Hurry up and clean it up.

Han Kexin and Jiang Xiaowen looked at him, their beautiful eyes shimmering with gratitude and emotion, along with a hint of admiration.

Go to hell

Jiang Xiaowen and Jin Shi are responsible for distributing chocolates and candies, while Wang Chao maintains discipline nearby. As for Han Kexin, she continues to lead a team to clear the skeletal remains in the passage. The matters concerning the library are proceeding in an orderly manner

Even without the need for food, Xiao Yu would return to school, solely to enhance his strength against the goblin warriors, and now he merely brings back some supplies as a matter of convenience

A sound emerged from the surrounding jungle, and a long white thread shot out, landing on a person's face and sticking firmly. Before the person could react, the long white thread suddenly retracted, and in an instant, the individual was pulled into the jungle. This process was so swift, taking no more than one or two seconds, that the others had no time to respond

Upon learning the specific situation, Xiao Yu slightly furrowed his brows and said to everyone: "Don't panic, let's go out and take a look"

Xiao Yu thought for a moment and said, "Alright."

Jiang Xiaowen felt somewhat afraid, "What should I do now?"

Wang Chao curled his lips and directed his gaze towards Jin Shi

At this moment, Jiang Xiaowen was holding a piece of chocolate in her hand, reluctant to eat it. She licked it with her small tongue, savoring the rich and smooth flavor. Suddenly, she felt a green, envious gaze beside her, and she shrank away in fright, saying: "You big fatty, I won't give you any!"

Han Kexin nodded helplessly and then said: "I think each student should be given half a piece of chocolate and ten candies. For those who have participated in work today, we can give a little more. The remaining items will be saved as special rewards for future participants, in addition to the basic provision of fruits."

The gigantic spider captured its prey from a distance by spinning silk. At the moment the person was dragged over by the web, the giant spider embraced the completely unconscious individual with a pair of long legs. In a flash, like a phantom, it leaped several times to evade Xiao Yu's attack, vaulting onto the surrounding rock walls and quickly climbing to a high point where it came to a stop. It opened its mouth and bit down on the person's skull, a sharp spike piercing through the head and extending into the cranium, beginning to consume the brain matter. The person's face was contorted in extreme agony, as if enduring a pain unimaginable to ordinary people and books. Their mouth was wide open, yet no sound could escape.

Xiao Yu smiled faintly upon seeing this, but did not speak

Damn

Not long after, two more corpses were found in the surrounding grass. Their bodies were completely decayed, their faces contorted in agony, eyes wide open yet devoid of color, with a fist-sized hole in their skulls, leaving their heads entirely hollow, the brain matter having been completely consumed. There was also a rupture in the spine on their backs, with the spinal cord similarly drained by the giant spider, leaving not a trace behind.

Xiao Yu specifically counted the current food reserves: three bunches of bananas, totaling one hundred and three pieces; ninety-eight green fruits; several other fruits; in addition, ninety-eight pieces of chocolate; approximately eighteen pounds of candy; compressed biscuits, and so on. These are sufficient for consumption over one or two days

"Everyone, please be quiet. I have a few words to say to you." Under Xiao Yu's gesture, Han Kexin stood in front of the crowd and slowly began to speak: "No matter how you were in the past, how important you were at school or at home, or how much wealth and social privilege you possessed... all of that is in the past. In this world, everyone is equal. To survive, you must become stronger. Please rid yourselves of dependency and forget your fears. We are a collective. If you become someone who only drags others down and is of no use, then your fate will surely be abandonment, and you will end up like the deceased classmates, turning into a pile of rotten flesh!"

"Something might have happened," Xiao Yu said as he stood up to the others. "Let's go out and take a look."

Xiao Yu shook his head and said, "I have never seen such a spider; it must have used its web to drag the night watchman out of the cave."

Xiao Yu: "Stop being foolish; there is no place in this world that is absolutely safe. Although this area does not belong to the territory of any monsters, it does not mean they will not hunt here. There are too many corpses, and the smell of blood will soon attract more hunters. Find some branches and stones to block the hole, and let’s hurry inside."

Jiang Xiaowen exclaimed, "Monster!"

Jiang Xiaowen gazed at the four corpses on the ground, a deep heaviness reflected in her eyes. "I originally thought that hiding in the cave would keep everyone safe, but I never expected that such a thing would happen... We have lost four more people."

Remember, no matter where you are or under any circumstances, never let your guard down; today's events serve as a bloody lesson

He, along with Han Kexin and three others, emerged from the passage, accompanied by five or six capable individuals, into the forest outside the cave. Night had completely fallen, and the surroundings were silent and oppressive.

Han Kexin shot him a dissatisfied glance and said, "All you know is to eat! Don't you see how fat you've become?" After a pause, she continued, "These things are hard to come by, and I think we need to be a bit frugal. It wasn't easy for you to go on that trip, was it?"

Xiao Yu smiled and said casually, "No need, I have plenty of ways to get food. Distributing these items will still be very encouraging for morale. Teacher Han, Stone, Fatty, and Xiao Wen, each of you take three pieces of chocolate first, and then grab a handful of candies. The rest can be divided among you. As for how to divide it specifically, you can decide. Everyone is facing a rather difficult phase, and the urgent task is to help everyone get through it as soon as possible."

Wang Chao's eyes lit up, and rubbing his chubby hands together, he said, "Wow, so much food, how should we divide it?"

Go away

Jiang Xiaowen looked at the corpse on the ground, "What should we do with the body?"

Xiao Yu kicked out, "Stop being so disgusting! I brought back a few packs of cigarettes; I estimate that quite a few people want to smoke some now. You can take them down and distribute them."

Jiang Xiaowen felt a chill at the tragic deaths of several individuals, "This monster is so cruel, it actually sucks the brain pulp and bone marrow of people!"