Just as the two of them crouched down to gather the [Sulfur Crystals] on the ground, Yun Luohe’s pupils suddenly contracted, and she shouted toward Yu Chenjin, “Look out!”A massive swarm of giant venomous flies burst out from the obsidian overhead. Their bodies were huge, and their wings shimmered with a red gleam. The reason they hadn’t been discovered earlier was because, when their wings were closed, their entire bodies were pitch-black—identical in color to the obsidian, making them impossible to spot.Sensing the presence of outsiders, the swarm immediately stirred and flew straight toward the two of them.These venomous flies looked horrific. Their mouthparts were like sharp syringes, and they made a chilling buzzing sound as they tore through the air.Yun Luohe and Yu Chenjin instantly tensed, entering combat mode.Yu Chenjin gripped his monk staff tightly, positioning himself in front of Yun Luohe. The two stood back to back, pressed together.They hadn’t expected the number of venomous flies to be this overwhelming—densely packed, descending in waves, quickly surrounding them.While swinging her night stalker hunting knife, Yun Luohe simultaneously directed Yúntūn to defend.Yúntūn reacted quickly, immediately spitting out silk and weaving a strong spiderweb in front of them.The web emitted cold mist and had powerful adhesiveness.As the swarm of venomous flies slammed into the web, the buzzing sound intensified.Most of the flies got stuck to the silk, struggling desperately and screeching harshly.But they remained tightly entangled in the threads, unable to break free.Spiders were natural enemies of flies and bugs, so Yúntūn was naturally well-suited to deal with them.However, more and more venomous flies soon bypassed the web and continued diving toward them.“There’s too many!” Yun Luohe said in a low voice.At this rate, they’d exhaust their stamina before they could kill them all.“I’ll hold them off for a bit. You take a break first.”Before she could finish speaking, Yu Chenjin had already taken the lead, sweeping his monk staff through the air with a whoosh, knocking down a cluster of venomous flies.The huge fly corpses fell to the ground.Yun Luohe briefly wondered whether these venomous flies might have some use.She picked one up and placed it into her backpack to inspect.[Volcanic Venomous Fly: Gigantic in size, wings laced with potent venom. Typically found near high-density obsidian deposits. Venom can be used to make poison. Never appears alone—groups exceed 500 in number.]Even though they were only useful for poison-making, there might be some use for them in the future. Yun Luohe took the opportunity to collect the fly corpses scattered on the ground.With Yúntūn assisting nearby, Yu Chenjin didn’t have too much difficulty dealing with the swarm.Yun Luohe had a moment to drink something.She had to be fast—once her condition was restored, she’d take over for Yu Chenjin so he could replenish his stamina and fluids.It was unbearably hot in here—especially with both of them wearing gas masks, which made the heat even worse.Yu Chenjin moved swiftly, every strike landing precisely on the flies.But each blow consumed a significant amount of [Stamina].“Switch with me. You take a break.” Yun Luohe stepped in front of Yu Chenjin, coordinating her hunting knife attacks with his to block the venomous flies swarming in from the side, then smoothly replaced him on the front line.However, the number of venomous flies was simply too great. They came wave after wave, seemingly without end.Yun Luohe could feel her stamina draining fast, sweat beading on her forehead.This wasn’t sustainable. They had to end the battle quickly—find a way to wipe them all out at once.Yun Luohe continued fighting while activating her [Scanning Eye] to analyze the venomous flies.Since the flies were afraid of Yúntūn and always attacked in groups, it was likely that only Yúntūn could truly deal with them.At the same time, Yu Chenjin thought of an idea.He remembered the last time Yúntūn had eaten a Phantom Vine in a crisis, and recalled something from the Spider Manual.Yu Chenjin said, “I can hold out a bit longer. You open up the Spider Manual I gave you and check the feeding section.”Yun Luohe didn’t understand his intention, but trusted that Yu Chenjin had his reasons, so she quickly retreated to a safe spot and pulled out the Spider Manual to check.The entries were extensive. Though she was curious, she didn’t have time to read it all. She skimmed through rapidly, scanning for the section Yu Chenjin mentioned. ****Mutated Spider Manual – Detailed NotesFood Chain and Attribute Awakening RulesLevel System and Core Skill EvolutionFeeding Strategies and Risk Management...Yun Luohe scrolled further down.Finally, on the third page, she found the feeding section.Maximum Daily Intake of Crystal Core Ore: Crystal Core ×3, Crystal Core Shards ×5. Overconsumption leads to adverse effects, harming the spider’s body and mind.Toxic Food Enhancement: Feeding appropriate toxic materials can enhance the spider’s physical constitution. When a sufficient amount of one type of toxin accumulates, a transformation occurs, triggering a bodily upgrade and corresponding skill awakening. However, this carries risk and may induce temporary coma or poisoning, requiring a recovery period.Consumption of Mutated Creatures...Yun Luohe understood what Yu Chenjin meant.He was suggesting Yúntūn eat the [Volcanic Venomous Flies].But there were way too many.“You want Yúntūn to eat all of them? I’m worried about the side effects. What if it…”Yu Chenjin replied, “I think it can handle it. And if this can trigger another evolution for Yúntūn, that’s a good thing. Even if toxins build up, it can slowly digest them.”He had clearly thought this through.“If you're still worried, I have a bottle of [Hellfire Bee Honey]—it has detoxifying effects and can rapidly flush toxins out. If Yúntūn shows signs of poisoning later, give it that.”Yu Chenjin obviously hoped Yúntūn would seize this chance to evolve. Yúntūn’s potential was limitless—if it kept growing, it might even reach Level 8 or 10.If it were [N O V E L I G H T] Yun Luohe herself facing such an opportunity, she’d accept it in a heartbeat.But with Yúntūn, it was different. She didn’t want it to bear too much risk.Hearing their conversation, Yúntūn seemed to understand the situation. It also sensed Yun Luohe’s mood and immediately curled up softly beside her, whining, “Hehe, I can do it! Didn’t you say I’m the strongest and the best? Don’t you believe in me?”Yun Luohe smiled. “Of course I believe in you.”Yúntūn puffed up proudly. “Then just tell me what to do. I’ll get it done perfectly!”“You really are a brave little one.”Yun Luohe hadn’t expected Yúntūn to be the one to help her make the decision at a critical moment. ****Since the decision was made, Yun Luohe and Yu Chenjin coordinated their strategy.Yun Luohe said, “We’ll aim for the base of their wings and drive them into a cluster.”Yu Chenjin nodded. Using the speed advantage of his monk staff, he proactively charged in, drawing the venomous flies’ attention and herding them toward the stone wall alongside Yun Luohe.Meanwhile, Yúntūn used its agile body to weave through the swarm.Its silk not only ensnared the flies but also disrupted their flight paths.Then Yúntūn spun a massive web, trapping and binding a majority of the venomous flies, and unleashed its skill—[Frost Mist Breath].At Yun Luohe’s command, Yúntūn sprayed a frigid mist at the swarm. In an instant, cold surged outward, and the freezing fog spread rapidly, engulfing the flies.Within the icy fog, the flies’ movements clearly slowed. Their flight paths turned chaotic, and they struggled to escape.As the ambient temperature dropped to levels the flies feared, they began to lose the ability to fly and fell one after another—only to be caught and bound by the sticky webs.Yúntūn continued to unleash its [Frost Mist Breath], expanding the frost-covered area even further.No matter how many flies arrived, they were all consumed by the cold and lost their combat ability.Using its limbs, Yúntūn carefully pulled each venomous fly into its mouth with its silk threads.With each one swallowed, a red light flickered steadily across its body.As more and more venomous flies were eaten, its belly swelled visibly.At first, it could devour them quickly, but as the number increased, its movements slowed.The freezing mist gradually dissipated, and no more flies approached.Yun Luohe watched Yúntūn with tension in her heart. Her face was full of worry.Because visible to the naked eye, Yúntūn’s shell had begun to take on a strange glow.The silver-white fur now showed faint red streaks—signs that the venom was affecting its body.Its eyes had also grown slightly glazed.Clearly, the sheer amount of poison was wreaking havoc on its system and nervous system.“Yúntūn, stop if you can’t eat anymore.”But Yúntūn spoke in its soft childish voice, “Hehe... I can still keep going.”And with effort, it swallowed another fly.As the final venomous fly was consumed, Yúntūn’s body suddenly trembled violently.Its eight legs gave out beneath it, abdomen grotesquely swollen, looking like it might explode at any moment.This was the most critical moment.If it could endure, it would evolve. If not…Yun Luohe knew she had to trust Yúntūn. She mustn’t interfere—her emotions would affect it too. So she forced herself to stay calm, silently cheering it on in her heart.Sensing her feelings, Yúntūn moved weakly, then used its last bit of strength to shoot out a silk thread and curl into Yun Luohe’s arms.Yun Luohe’s heart leapt into her throat.“Hehe, I finished them all.”In truth, many still lay scattered on the ground—but Yúntūn had eaten more than enough.Yun Luohe nodded. “Yes. You did great.”“I’m a little tired…”Yun Luohe could feel its trembling body.She turned to Yu Chenjin.He handed her a small porcelain bottle.“Give it this.”Yun Luohe looked at the label:[Hellfire Bee Honey (Purple)]She raised her brows in surprise—she hadn’t expected him to use something this valuable.She thanked him and immediately brought the honey to Yúntūn’s mouthparts.“Yúntūn, drink this.”Yúntūn licked the honey, and its trembling gradually eased.“Hehe, I need a nap... I’m too full…”Its voice was weak and soft. Yun Luohe’s heart ached.This time, unlike when it had eaten the Phantom Vine, Yúntūn didn’t evolve immediately.It would likely take time to digest the toxins and recover.After its last evolution, its body had already mutated. It wouldn’t be so easy to level up again.Yúntūn’s eyes slowly closed as it drifted into deep sleep.Yun Luohe carefully and tenderly placed it inside the [Pet Pouch].

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