Chapter 5: Exploration
Iphieash the Infinite Evolution Insect.
When adequately fueled, they can adapt to harsh environments through rapid evolution, ensuring their survival.
But what if a bug’s constant melancholy and desire for death compromised this evolutionary drive? Could Luo Wen’s current optimism be linked to his ability to evolve?
Luo Wen didn’t know and didn’t care to think about it deeply. One way or another, he had quickly and naturally accepted his new identity in a short amount of time.
More importantly, he had already begun taking proactive steps to improve his quality of life.
For instance, instead of returning to his original path after eating his fill, Luo Wen chose to dig deeper underground to construct a new nest.
With the help of his newly evolved rake-like appendages, he could burrow into a denser layer of soil further below, where the earth was more compact and structurally sound, reducing the risk of collapses.
In just half a day, he excavated a chamber roughly the size of a ping-pong ball. Given that his body was smaller than a fingernail, the room felt quite spacious. He lined the floor with dry sand and stones to keep the ground from becoming damp, though he wasn’t sure if insects could get arthritis.
Once his new home was complete, Luo Wen dug several connected tunnels leading to it. Some served as main entrances, while others were emergency escape routes. These pathways interlinked, and their entrances were sealed with dirt, making it difficult for any intruders to find them.