Chapter 58 Twisted City, Chu Yi’s Family
In the dust-laden desert, a centipede the size of a mountain ridge sprawled across the road. Encased in a reddish-brown carapace that reflected a cold metallic sheen, its thousand limbs were as thick as stalactites. Its sharp mandibles were currently gnawing on a gigantic Demon Spider, making crude chewing noises. This was the Purple Gold Centipede Claw King, a Commander-level Demon. It was fierce and savage, fond of dismembering its enemies, and its venom was potent. It reigned as an Overlord in the Bloody Wilderness.
Not far away, a blonde beauty in a tight-fitting suit was smoothing out her large, wavy curls, which had been disheveled by the sand. She complained, "That stinky centipede’s senses are really sharp. Its strength has increased a lot too; we almost got discovered."
Jiang Qiuyun nodded, put down the detector, and began uploading data. This kind of reconnaissance mission paid very well. The mission was considered complete as long as they detected the target’s strength at close range, preferably recorded a combat video, and updated data such as its strength, range, and pollution level.
The military had considered dispatching troops to kill this Commander-level Demon, but the cost was too high. If it couldn’t win, it could simply drill into the earth to escape. What if it held a grudge and repeatedly attacked military logistics? The key issue was that this Commander-level being emitted high levels of radiation and pollution, and there were no valuable resources nearby. Even if they killed it, a new Demon would likely rise to take its place, making the effort worthless.
"Alright, we’re leaving now," Jiang Qiuyun said, rubbing her temples. Somehow, she felt a strange yearning to see Chu Yi. She must be going crazy.
"Qiuyun, you’ve worked too hard. I’ve decided to give you a reward," Catherine cooed, leaning closer. She pointed to her own delicate cheek, her eyes misty, and said playfully, "While your little boyfriend isn’t here, give me a kiss~"
Jiang Qiuyun hesitated for a moment, just about to give her a peck.
Suddenly, the ground began to shake violently. The two women exchanged a glance and quickly looked towards their observation target.
At that moment, the Purple Gold Centipede Claw King dropped a juicy bite of food. It looked up at the starry sky as if beholding a deity. Its six human-head-sized eyes, which had been radiating a strange red light, turned a lifeless gray, dim and dull. At its center, a fleshy tumor slowly pulsed, then burst, spewing dark green pus and revealing a bulging Demon Eye. Its gaze swept over the area, locking onto the two women nearby.
"A Brain Worm?" Jiang Qiuyun was stunned. She immediately summoned her Dragon Condor and pulled Catherine up onto its back.
"CHIRP CHIRP? (Where’s that darn man? Boohoo, I want a snack.)" The Dragon Condor was about to ask for a Spirit Core when it noticed the Purple Gold Centipede Claw King chasing after them. Its two talons moved quickly, wings flapping up and down. It resembled an Earth Worm playing basketball as it ran to build momentum for takeoff.
BOOM—