【Village Chief Kaordi】
When the other party finished their self-introduction, Yi Chen, who had been speculating about their identity, was taken aback.
This was one of the main culprits responsible for establishing first contact with the Church, which led to the widespread infection in Shepherd Village. At the same time, this person was also the target of the "Granny Chicken's" revenge.
He undoubtedly carried critical information about the "Church of New Life". If they could defeat him, they might uncover the truth behind the current events.
It felt increasingly surreal for such an important figure to appear so blatantly before them.
However, based on Yi Chen's observations, only the village chief and his pet had come to this place, with no other sources of danger in sight.
‘As long as we confirm that the only threat here is the village chief, everything will be fine. No matter how suspicious things seem, as long as I can access his brain's information, we’ll uncover the conspiracy behind all this.
Little Grape, while we’re engaged in combat, keep an eye on the surroundings for me. If you detect any ambush or something feels off, I’ll immediately abort the fight with the village chief.’
Little Grape became serious and did not shirk the troublesome task entrusted to them.
In front of them, the aura emanating from the village chief was slightly weaker than that of Mr. Lee from the Twilight Clinic, but he still fell into the category of a "severely infected patient."
Additionally, his restrained pet dog warranted extra caution.
At that moment, a strand of saliva slid down Jin’s mouth corner. When it touched the ground, the nearby fungal colonies immediately absorbed it. Shortly after, the fungi all self-destructed.
A large cloud of iridescent spores rose around Jin, blending perfectly with her outfit and forming a stunning solo portrait.
She began to loosen her joints, her voice under the mask betraying extreme excitement:
"Severely… infected individual! I haven’t faced someone in a long time, and it’s exactly my specialty: physical-type patient.
I’ll treat this body with the utmost care. I won’t use excessively strong explosions or reckless cuts… I’ll transform it into mine as gently as possible."
Watching Jin, who was eager to lunge forward, Yi Chen knew it was nearly impossible to stop her from engaging in a killing spree.
The only thing he could do now was offer "effective reminders."
Faced with the sudden and peculiar request, Jin, even in her state of extreme excitement, quickly turned her head to meet Yi Chen’s gaze.
For a fleeting moment, two eyes—plus a third one on his shoulder—stared directly at Jin.
A gentle, water-like spiritual energy traveled through the visual channel, entering Jin’s brain.
This ability, derived from Little Grape’s "Deep Lake Eye," could not only unleash powerful mental shocks that rapidly paralyze a target’s consciousness but also deliver subtle, calming transmissions to influence their thoughts. 𝑅₳ƝÖВЁ𝙎
This brief exchange helped Jin regain some composure and made her willing to listen to Yichen’s next words.
"This all feels so off—too deliberate.
From the moment we entered the village, we haven’t encountered any ambushes, yet now we’ve directly met the village chief.
During the upcoming fight, we need to be exceptionally cautious. If you sense anything unusual or encounter an unexpected ambush or trap, don’t linger in battle."
Jin patiently made an "OK" hand gesture.
"Don’t worry. Haven’t I said it a hundred times? I don’t want to die! If I determine a situation to be hopeless and certain death, I’ll do what I did before and use an explosion to help us retreat quickly from the village.
I’ll take on the village chief, who just reached severe pathogenic status. You handle his dog."
"Got it. Once I deal with the dog, I’ll immediately Read the latest chapters on NovelHub - completely free!
Also, pay attention to the black burlap sack on the village chief’s shoulder. Based on the memory fragments I obtained earlier, this is a tool used by Scavengers to collect larvae.
As for the specific purpose of what’s on the chief’s shoulder, I can’t be certain."
Jin’s patience had reached its limit. She placed her index finger to her lips.
The hand that slipped from her lips swiftly severed the plant roots connecting her to Yi Chen, leaving only the "plant bracelet" coiled around her wrist.
"Our connection is temporarily cut off; otherwise, it will affect my movements. Here I go!"
Deep crimson energy threads emerged around Jin's calves, faintly accompanied by subtle crackling sounds from within.
Despite Little Grape's expression of disgust, it ate everything clean.
This act completely enraged the beast. It abandoned Jin as its target and, in a furious charge, bolted toward Yi Chen not far away.
Mid-charge, the beast widened its jaws further, capable of swallowing an entire human upper body in one bite.
Aside from its densely packed sharp teeth covering its tongue and mouth, grotesque human faces protruded from its throat. Flesh bitten off would undergo further chewing by these faces.
"An animal-type pathogen carrier. This is my first encounter."
As Little Grape retreated into his body, Yi Chen calmly opened his suitcase, retrieving an axe with a silver blade and a black handle.
The moment the beast leaped—
Yi Chen pressed his thumb against a sharp mechanism on the axe handle, piercing his skin. Blood dripped, and the mouse-shaped carving at the end of the handle revealed its sharp teeth and splayed its tiny claws.
It was as though the gnawing of countless rats could be heard.
The amalgamations of rats across nearby streets and buildings turned their gaze toward him, drawn by the weapon's aura, writhing sluggishly.
The entire axe emanated a layer of blood-red light. The blade surface sprouted jagged teeth.
Simultaneously, several sturdy plant roots wove into a guard structure around the handle, enhancing Yi Chen's grip.
He took a step forward,
lowered his center of gravity,
and fixed his gaze on the beast’s gaping maw, locking onto the "strike line" amidst its teeth.
A crimson crescent arc sliced through the air.
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