Chapter 82: Experimentation (1)
While Luo Wen idled with little to do, his aquatic units patrolling the river stumbled upon a new type of insect. They captured it successfully and delivered it to Luo Wen.
At first glance, the insect resembled the small black beetle discovered earlier, but it was dark brown, with a slightly flattened head and a prominent shoulder plate—something the black beetle lacked.
Additionally, this insect had only one pair of eyes, setting it apart from the earlier species. Like the black beetle, it had three pairs of legs, but its front legs were shorter and stubbier. The middle and rear legs, though paddle-like, were covered with dense bristles.
The scout that captured it could not explain where it had come from, only that it was found in the river.
Observing the paddle-like legs, Luo Wen speculated that it was another water-skimming insect, similar to the black beetle, capable of moving across the water’s surface. With little concern, he casually consumed it.
What he didn’t expect was the surprise this tiny insect had in store for him.
That very night, Luo Wen entered a cocoon state, his body undergoing significant structural changes.
When he finally emerged from his cocoon, the first thing Luo Wen did was eat, refueling his ravenous body. As he ate, he inspected himself.
However, as he examined his body, he became increasingly puzzled. Outwardly, there didn’t seem to be any significant changes.