Chapter 3, The Magical Leaf

Ling Ping'an felt that his emotions were somewhat restless

A boring afternoon, a boring game

Thus, within the community, one can still see the trenches and fortifications that were hastily constructed by those honorable warriors on that day

The shelter is filled with scattered machine gun shell casings

Several heavy machine guns are aimed forward

Ling Ping'an swore that he had never drunk such a delicious beverage before

It seems to be the leaf of some kind of plant

When the sound of the water cooler begins to gurgle, a pleasant fragrance fills the air, enveloping the senses. Just inhaling this aroma instantly revitalizes the spirit, as if the fatigue of the previous night and the current emptiness have been completely swept away

The garden in the community is filled with craters and scattered bullet casings

At its peak, humanity has recorded clusters of over ten thousand spider demons

Nightfall gradually descends

Beneath the photograph, there is also a nameplate

The flashlight illuminated the dim underground, revealing clusters of withered grass densely packed together

Captain Yu Aiguo of the 7th Company, 3rd Rapid Reaction Battalion, 5th Airborne Division of the People's Army

Therefore

Han Li shook his head to clear his mind a little

The taste buds in my mouth were immediately conquered by this fragrant and sweet aroma

During the great catastrophe, fierce battles occurred here

Moreover, a swarm of spider demons often consists of hundreds of spider demons

Amidst the rubble of the collapsed building, figures began to emerge one by one

The crimson book held in her hands was constantly flipping, and the murmuring whispers echoed softly in her ears

The corners of the mouth curve up slightly, forming a pleasing arc

Family disputes, particularly between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, leave Ling Ping'an feeling drowsy and lethargic.

"Why does it smell so good?" Ling Ping'an lowered his head

This is the designation of the first military unit to arrive in Donglin City for rescue during the great catastrophe

The murmurs in my ears are becoming increasingly numerous

The world at night is more dangerous than during the day

I turned on the television, and there it was, the familiar afternoon soap opera at 3 PM

After the great catastrophe, half of the global population became monsters and evil spirits

He now feels that his energy seems to be boundless

After all, the nobility of the Federal Empire has always been known for their extravagant lifestyle since ancient times

The spiritual power radiated from her hands, transforming them into two blades sharp as daggers

Upon thinking of this, he quietly tucked away the bag of dry leaves

"What exactly are you?" He clutched the bag of dry leaves, tilting his head back as he recalled the woman from last night: "Could it be that these leaves are something secretly developed by a large corporation, exclusively supplied to the aristocracy?"

She let out a slight breath and kicked the head of a person-faced spider beneath her foot.

I am filled with strength all over, perhaps I could take on ten.

Then put them away

Do not be too happy

Ultimately, it is someone else's property, and he does not wish to damage it

That was the most dangerous time, when the bombers taking off from Donglin Airport dropped incendiary bombs, causing widespread destruction

That is the Deathly Herb

According to the standards issued by the United Nations Security Organization

Taking out the flashlight from his body, Han Li turned on the power and shone it towards the parking lot that had not been visited by anyone for decades

Like a toppled domino, the enormous human-faced spider fell to the ground, unable to emit even a scream, resembling a machine whose screws had all been unscrewed.

Those are several golden yellow leaves

The steel recorded the name of this officer and the number of the unit to which he belonged

It seems that there will be no updates again today

Therefore, the United Nations Security Organization named them 'Spider Demons'

He picked up a leaf from the teacup, an unknown leaf that had unfurled in hot water, entirely golden, resembling gold. As he gently squeezed it, juice oozed out, filling the air with a refreshing fragrance

Abyssal General Outline, Demon Species, Insect Family, Human-Faced Spider

Han Li walked over and looked at a skeleton that was clearly that of an officer. From beneath him, he picked up a photograph that had been buried in the decaying soil, which had already turned yellow and discolored, making it nearly impossible to discern.

He carefully pried apart the curled leaves with his fingers, and an enticing fragrance immediately wafted into the air

Not a single customer came in for the entire morning

Upon careful consideration, there indeed exists such a possibility

Their speed can exceed 200 kilometers per hour at the fastest

A certain spice? Ling Ping'an put the leaf back into the bag

The business of the bookstore is, as usual

Because, during the night, the abilities and activity levels of ghosts and evil spirits will be greatly enhanced

I cannot afford such an expensive item

The black form-fitting combat suit accentuated her beautiful figure, descending like a Valkyrie

Subconsciously, he picked up the teacup and began to brew tea

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Sometimes, certain regions may even turn into an extremely dangerous deep red, as well as a black that symbolizes disaster

Then, she stepped forward and walked straight into the pitch-black underground parking lot

A pair of long and well-toned legs sways on the balcony of a building over twenty stories high

Tanks, already covered in rust, are lined up with their gun muzzles aimed at the underground parking lot of the residential complex

Their most vulnerable point is the third cervical vertebra located beneath the neck

The security levels around the world are classified as follows: Very Safe (Deep Green), Safe (Green), Dangerous and Risky (Light Red), Extremely Dangerous (Deep Red), Disaster (Black), and the highest level of Depravity (Deep Black)

The charismatic figures of the Wei and Jin dynasties, who indulged in the consumption of Wushi San to great heights, are not significantly outdone by the nobility of the Federal Empire in modern times

In this spider demon colony, there were once as many as several thousand individuals

Thus, a mechanized armored regiment was torn apart here by them

Another tedious and boring day! He rubbed his temples, opened the drawer of the counter, and saw a finely crafted short knife inside, along with a bag of items placed next to the knife

Han Li continued forward, walking deep into the underground parking lot, arriving at the entrance of a massive collapsed pit

Apart from the safe zone, all other areas are classified as red danger zones at night

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It must not be touched again

This has turned the night into a nightmare for humanity

Looking at the nameplate and the photo in her hand, Han Li softly cursed, "This damned world!"

However, in the photograph, one can still see the outlines of a couple nestled together, radiantly smiling.

Han Li circumvented these obstacles and continued onward

This is truly impressive! Ling Ping'an sat at the counter, holding a teacup that had been completely emptied, with even the dregs licked clean, murmuring to himself.

More importantly, his vision has also improved significantly

Even the army and demon hunters do not easily dare to venture into dangerous areas at night

Within the long-decayed car body, there lie numerous white bones

The southern and northern parts of the community, all the buildings, have already turned into a pile of rubble

By nightfall, the danger level in most areas will be elevated

I did not examine it carefully last night and just put it away casually

Their minions are incredibly sharp, and their blood can corrode most armors

A whole battalion of soldiers, here, sacrificed themselves to cover the retreat of women, children, and students.

Putting down his phone, he rubbed his slightly sore temples, a lingering effect of last night's all-nighter that had yet to fade away

It doesn't seem to be tea leaves, does it? Ling Ping'an picked it up, held it in front of his eyes, and examined it closely

However, Han Li was sitting on the rooftop of a building in the East District, which had been clearly marked as extremely dangerous

Click!

Ling Ping'an tentatively dipped a finger into the golden-yellow liquid on the leaf and brought it to his mouth, tasting a bit: "It's really sweet!"

With a loud crash, this creature, capable of withstanding a direct hit from a grenade, shattered into pieces on the ground

Even Ling Ping'an could feel a slight warmth within the withered, shriveled leaves

They have eight legs like spiders and crawl like lizards

Taking off my glasses, I can actually see clearly!

If the individuals in the community of ghosts and monsters begin to decrease, it can only indicate one issue – they are expanding

Thus, she crouched down and retrieved pieces of nameplates from the bones and mud

Moreover, those low-level ghosts and evil spirits that are suppressed by sunlight during the day and dare not show themselves will appear in droves.

Their outer skin and bones are as hard as steel

With a shout of "Die!", Han Li had already locked onto the neck of a human-faced spider in mid-air. As soon as he landed, he utilized the momentum from his fall to lightly jump and land on its back, his left hand, sharp as a blade, accurately struck the cervical vertebra of the human-faced spider.

It appears shriveled, yet it feels quite tactile when squeezed

Upon waking, I realized it was already 2 PM

This is the true origin and name of the Spider Demon

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I saw something floating in the teacup

Did I brew the wrong tea leaves? Ling Ping'an was taken aback, and he suddenly remembered that he had seemingly mixed up the tea leaves that were placed in the drawer, using the bag of leaves that the girl had pledged here last night.

Full and vibrant

It is strange... The leaf in hand has a very unique structure. From its appearance, it seems to be a type of plant leaf with many serrated edges, which has been dried and roasted.

What should be done if he is required to compensate

Either five marksmen or five mages, or five junglers

Ling Ping'an lay in the counter, having slept for the entire morning

The bronze segment is truly a hell on earth

Dozens of skeletons of soldiers dressed in military uniforms are scattered in a shelter ahead

Then, she saw a scene that left her utterly shocked

Night is approaching

Han Li looked at the spider demons that were continuously approaching the building

It has only just been discovered that what is contained in that bag is not tea leaves at all

The slanting sun sets in the west

This was once a high-end residential community in the city center

Dark green blood and various foul-smelling entrails spilled all over the ground

I have already knelt five times

Not far away lies the ruins of Donglin University

A deep pit has been eroded into the ground

Han Li jumped down from the rooftop

It is one of the most feared types of B-class monsters among humans

In front of the shelter, the parking lot's stone pillars and walls are densely covered with bullet holes

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Because they are social animals

Donglin City is classified as a hazardous area

However, the number of this population has now decreased to less than one hundred individuals

Out of curiosity, Ling Ping'an poured out a piece, held it in his hand, and began to observe it.

Many vehicles have already overturned

Except for the safe zone, all other areas are designated as danger zones, and entry by civilians is prohibited

Abandoned luxury cars, whose duration of neglect is unknown, are crowded together