Chapter 150 Spider 37
Lin Yue took a nap. Late in the night, thunder roared, startling him awake. His vision was dim, and a cold wind seeped in through the cracks in the wall, crawling up his spine. He vaguely remembered something from long ago: that cramped hotel room, thunder and lightning, and him huddled alone, covering his ears. Those lonely, desolate nights kept recurring, night after night. He never wanted to go back to those times again.
His thoughts were still a little confused, but his hand had already rested on Xu Zhao's wrist, gently holding it. Feeling Xu Zhao's warmth, the past years gradually faded away until they disappeared.
Xu Zhao hadn't slept well, her brow furrowed as if she were having a nightmare. Lin Yue, bare-chested, ignored her words about the differences between men and women. He cupped her wrists with both hands, brought her hands to his lips, and lowered his head to kiss each one.
A sweet aroma spread in the air, covering up the fishy smell of rain and mud. Xu Zhao's frown slowly relaxed, and he fell into a sweet dream.
Lin Yue kissed the base of her index finger, his eyes darkening. "...Xu Zhao, you have to stay with me."
After waiting quietly for a while, Lin Yue carefully placed Xu Zhao's hand into the quilt, covered her with it, and carefully wove a golden net to cover her.
According to Lin Yue's habits, he does not need a house. Houses are used to shelter from wind and rain. He can build a net bag to live in.
But Xu Zhao was human; she needed a solid house. She wouldn't stay in a shabby, thatched hut that leaked in the rain and lacked any warmth. The best option was to return to town, where there were spacious blue brick houses and two-story red brick houses... If she liked them, he would do everything he could to get them.
Lin Yue lay submissively beside the bed, while Xu Zhao, shrouded in a golden spiderweb, slept soundly. Crouching beside him, the spider boy's eyes darkened and gloomy. A sinister aura gradually took over his thoughts, even the remnant of the human Lin Yue, known for his kindness and modesty. All his mixed thoughts tangled into a single, powerful thought.
Please her.
Females play a crucial role in reproduction, and males sometimes fight for the right to mate with females. The most well-known example is the peacock, who flaunts his feathers, flirting with females, showcasing his most dazzling features, eager to win their affection.
The most nutritious food should be placed before the female, and as her partner, it is her responsibility to present the things she likes to her. When necessary, you should actively offer your own flesh and blood to the female to replenish her energy needs.
The shabby thatched cottage on the outskirts of the forest couldn't compare to the comfort of the spacious house in town. On rainy days, staying in the town house didn't have to worry about leaks; it was perfectly equipped, with all the necessary kitchen appliances and a spacious courtyard. According to human habit, winter was coming soon, and when it did, there were fires to keep warm, filling the house with warmth.
Lin Yue has never been a person who repays favors, but now, weighing the pros and cons, the houses in the town have advantages over the thatched cottages in every way. What's wrong with driving them all away and letting Xu Zhao choose?
Even if there is no such thing as a favor, now that he wants a house, if they don't agree, then he can only kick them out or... Lin Yue pondered over it expressionlessly, but ultimately stopped at cowardice: If he did that, would Xu Zhao hate him?
Lin Yue didn't dare to take the risk.
The sudden storm made the dilapidated thatched house even more dilapidated. Lin Yue left the house in the rain, climbed onto the roof to repair the leaks, and after finishing, he returned to the house and began to sort out the things piled in the corner.
Take out the wet ones and put them aside. Rearrange the useful and useless ones, stack them neatly and put them in a dry place.
When packing Xu Zhao's backpack, a color photo fell out. Lin Yue picked it up and his pupils suddenly constricted.
It's a photo of Zhao Wenqing.
A quick glance in the forest showed that the man was covered in dirt and his original appearance could not be seen, but he was clear in the photo.
He has thick black eyebrows, bright eyes, smooth facial lines, and a sunny and handsome smile.
This photo was hidden in the interlayer of my backpack, and it didn't get wet even in such a heavy rain.
Lin Yue gripped the photo tightly, wrinkling the edges. When he realized it, he nearly tore it. He put the photo back into his backpack expressionlessly and tossed in his packed medicine and snacks. With a clattering sound, the photo was completely pressed to the bottom.
After cleaning up, it was bright outside. His chest heaved violently, and his eyes were filled with flames of jealousy, which suddenly turned into deep possession when they fell on Xu Zhao.
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"You all saw it, right? How could such a terrifying monster exist?" the man who spoke took a deep breath and patted his chest. "The upper body was human, the lower body was a spider. I just happened to crawl out when it did. It nearly scared me to death!"
"That person looks familiar to me, maybe..."
"Is it Lin Yue?" The person who spoke glanced at the door of Lin Jindong's house.
The people who escaped from the cave brought two explosive news.
The first thing was that Wang Zhiming, the mayor's son, was secretly harming people in the tunnel. When this matter was exposed, the people in the mayor's house were completely furious. They all blocked the mayor's door to ask for an explanation. They all lived in the same house, so how could it be possible that they didn't know anything about it?
The mayor's house was smashed by the townspeople, and all the glass doors were shattered. The mayor and his wife knelt in front of the townspeople, their hair turned white. Under normal circumstances, some people might be able to suppress their anger, but the people in the town had long been depressed by the spiders. Now they heard that the mayor's son had done those bad things behind their backs and that he had created the spider monster, and they immediately hated the mayor and his wife!
"Wang Zhiming deserved to die! I hate that he died so early. You two are so unjust that you actually protected Wang Zhiming from doing such a conscienceless thing. You two must not die a good death. It's a pity that we took you seriously and followed your instructions. It turns out you were setting a trap behind the scenes!"
The townspeople brandished sticks and vented their anger on the mayor and his wife, beating them until they had only their last breath.
The second thing was the spider monster, but since most of the people in Blackwater Town in the cave were elderly, their eyesight might not be clear, and the young and strong people in the tour group did not recognize Lin Yue at all. It could only be proved that there was a spider monster, but it was not certain whether it was Lin Yue.
When the spider monster incident came out, the people in the town became even more panicked.
"...It can't be Lin Yue! Lin Yue is such a good kid. If it really was him, he would definitely protect us! And what about those spiders?"
"Yes, Lin Yue is the kindest. The spider grabbed my husband's leg at the time, and it was Lin Yue who risked his life to save him... If the person you saw was Lin Yue, he would definitely come back to protect us! I have a good relationship with his mother. When Lin Yue was little, he often came to my house for dinner. If he were still alive, wouldn't he remember my kindness and protect our family?"
“…”
Outside the hotel, the argument went on. Inside, Zhao Wenqing bandaged his arm, biting a moldy steamed bun and swallowing it in big gulps.
"Evil water breeds evil people! They are the ones who harmed us! If they hadn't drugged us, how could we have ended up like this... Xiaomei won't die, Liu An won't die... They were all killed by those people outside, none of them are good people!"
The girl covered her face and cried.
Someone advised, "...the most urgent thing is to discuss how to leave here. We can avenge these grudges when we get out!"
After a night's sleep, Zhao Wenqing regained some strength. He and the other members of the tour group searched the town for food. It didn't matter whether the food was expired or not, as long as they could fill their stomachs.
After waiting for a long time without seeing any sign of Xu Zhao, he became a little worried about the strange spider boy. Thinking of the kindness of his savior, he couldn't sit still and said a few words to his friend.
Holding the homemade long knife, he walked towards the forest.
In just one night, the sight before him made Zhao Wenqing's scalp tingle. The forest was covered in endless, sticky spider silk. The glistening white silk resembled wildly growing water hyacinths, huddled together and covering the surface of the water, its reproductive capacity astonishing.
This is not just a simple spider silk that appears in the corner of the wall, nor is it a giant spider web that can be seen everywhere in the forest to catch prey.
It was more like a web, a giant net that could cover the entire forest. The forest's ecological environment was destroyed by the spider silk, blocking the sunlight, making the dense forest darker and darker. The spider silk fluttered in the wind, and the white threads were covered with things like bubbles.
Zhao Wenqing stood there in a daze, feeling a chill down his spine.
The spider silk before him was clearly dead, more than ten meters away from him, yet he felt as if a pair of eyes were staring at him from the shadows. Those eyes were dark and cold, and faintly revealed a savage jealousy. It was as if, as if, if he dared to take a step forward, those soft and harmless spider silks would instantly transform into hard steel wires and cut off his head...
He covered his head, his eyes spinning. This feeling was very similar to the one he had when he was about to leave the town. That powerful voice that seemed to be able to control his soul was screaming madly -
Can't leave.
Can't leave.
Can't leave.
This sentence... is it directed at him, at everyone in Blackwater Town, or at someone else?
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Xu Zhao was tempted by the aroma of food. The golden egg pancake was placed on the table, emitting white hot steam. When Lin Yue heard her voice, he immediately put down the work in his hands and walked up to her with the hot and fragrant egg pancake.
"Do you like chopped green onions? These ones have chopped green onions, these ones have milk, and these ones are made with pure eggs. Would you like to try them?"
Lin Yue pinched a piece of omelet and handed it to her mouth.
Xu Zhao turned his head away: "I haven't brushed my teeth yet." She wanted to say that she cleaned up quickly and wanted to praise his cooking skills. After all, Lin Yue had already prepared breakfast while she was sleeping. But before she could finish her words, Lin Yue squeezed toothpaste, held the mouthwash cup, and handed it to her eagerly: "Xu Zhao, here you go!"
Xu Zhao blinked and took it: "...Thank you?"
What on earth did Lin Yue mean? A word suddenly popped up in her mind - virtuous.
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