Chapter 205: The worm, the terrifying night!
"Yes."
Liu Henghu did not deny it, he said, "Master Jin Ming would not keep such a thing for no reason. It seems that he wanted to tell us that there is something wrong with this sycamore tree... ..."
"A fruit eaten by worms doesn't mean anything, does it?"
"If it's just an ordinary worm, of course it doesn't mean anything, but if you know what it is, Bugs, you wouldn’t say that.”
Before Chen Yang could ask, Liu Henghu said, "This is a kind of parasite called [Derophaga]. After they enter the body of other organisms, they will release a toxin that confuses the host's mind. In serious cases, it can be Control the behavior of the host to a certain extent..."
"Dragon insects?"
Chen Yang was a little stunned. From his memory, it is not difficult to find the [Essence of Poisonous Insect Breeding and Control]. Records of this insect.
He looked at the bugs in the nuts again, and compared them with the images in his memory. As Liu Henghu said, there seemed to be no difference.
This is a very rare insect that is produced in Raojiang, Nanyun. There is not much recorded information about this insect in [Epai Venomous Insect Breeding and Control Essentials].
The cause of its formation is also unknown.
The toxicity of the worm is not violent, and it can even be said to have very low toxicity. However, the venom secreted by its body can confuse the minds of animals and make animals that accidentally eat it into madness.
If you can cultivate a spiritual parasite, you can even control the behavior of its host through this parasite.
This pawn is a pawn working for the tiger.
In the Essentials of Breeding and Controlling Poisonous Insects of the E School, the record of this insect is not detailed, but it is mentioned that the art of raising this insect has been inherited by some Panshan Schools in Nanyun Province. .
Chen Yang said, "This kind of bug is not naturally formed and needs to be cultivated by humans. Who dares to do anything to the sycamore tree under the nose of Master Jin Ming?"
It is just a sycamore tree, it has How can you raise the bugs yourself?
Unless someone is doing something bad in secret.
Liu Henghu shook his head, "I went to the yard to pick up a few fruits at noon, and the results were similar to this one. Most of the fruits were broken, and there were lice in them!"
When he said this, Liu Henghu’s face was very serious.
This is not an isolated case. The discovery of parasites in the fruit only proves that there is really something wrong with the sycamore tree.
Liu Henghu continued, "So, I'm wondering if those bats and crows that came to harass the temple were caused by that sycamore tree?"
"It releases some kind of aura. , attracting them to come over, swallow its fruits, and then be controlled by it to a certain extent..."
"Those small animals, perhaps, ate the fruits under the tree, were parasitized by lice, and were then controlled by it to a certain extent..."
" Control, and they don’t dare to get close, maybe they are afraid of something..."
...
hiss!
After hearing this, Chen Yang took a breath.
According to Liu Henghu’s guess, there are two completely different versions from what Wutongshu told him before.
One said that the trouble caused by the relics was because of the existence of the sycamore tree, so those creatures with spiritual awareness did not dare to approach.
The other said that there was something wrong with the sycamore tree. , those bats and crows were caused by the sycamore tree. It was because of some other reasons that they did not dare to attack directly.
Who to believe?
Of course Chen Yang was partial to Liu Henghu in his heart, but he still had to confirm it himself.
It is very simple to confirm.
Go to the sycamore tree and pick a few fruits.
But if there is really something wrong with the sycamore tree, if he rushes to pick the fruit, he will definitely alert the snake.
He glanced at Qinzhou, and Qinzhou understood what he meant and immediately stood up and went out.
Only Chen Yang and Liu Henghu were left in the Zen room.
“I have another question. Since Master Jin Ming already knew that there was a problem with the sycamore tree, why didn’t he take action to get rid of it?” Chen Yang asked.
Liu Henghu shook his head, "I have the same doubts as you, but Master Jin Ming has passed away. The only one who can give us the answer is probably the sycamore tree!"
Chen Yang I just feel like my brain is a little confused.
After a while, Qinzhou came back.
Holding a few fruits in his hand.
Some are picked from under the tree, and some are picked from the tree.
Split the fruit directly.
Of the six fruits, only one is good. The flesh of the remaining five has rotted into blood red, like a blood bubble, exuding an unspeakable smell.
There was a worm in the kernels of each of the five fruits, and the worms in the three fresh fruits were still alive and squirming.
“You picked it with your own hands?”
Chen Yang stayed for a moment and turned to look at Qinzhou.
“I, you still don’t believe it?”
Qin Zhou’s face trembled slightly, as if no matter what he did, this kid was born with some doubts about him.
Too cautious.
It’s not that Chen Yang doesn’t believe him, it’s just that he feels incredible.
This sycamore tree was introduced by Huang Geshu. He had just talked to the sycamore tree in person, talking about the sycamore tree in such a friendly manner.
The result is such a reversal.
Now, with the facts before him, he couldn't help but not believe it.
Maybe Huang Geshu made a careless friend.
After all, they are just close friends and have never met.
When making friends online, you still need to be cautious.
“What to do now?”
Chen Yang looked at Liu Henghu.
Liu Henghu frowned and said nothing.
Qinzhou said, "This is not simple. Since there is a problem with the tree, why don't we just cut it down?"
Simple and crude.
Of course it works.
At this time, Liu Henghu said, "I feel that this matter may not be that simple..."
"Brother Hu, what do you think?" Chen Yang asked.
Liu Henghu said, "The problem still lies with this [worm]. This kind of insect needs to be cultivated artificially. It is just a tree. To put it bluntly, it is just the host of these insects. No one can help it. , how could it possibly raise such an insect?"
Chen Yang nodded, based on his understanding of [Erotic Insects], this is indeed the case.
“Someone is using this sycamore tree to raise insects. This is inevitable.” Chen Yang’s eyes flashed with a trace of solemnity. “As for this sycamore tree, it is still difficult to say whether it is a victim or an accomplice. "
Liu Henghu said, "So, I think it's better not to scare the snake. Now that the tree is cut down, how can we reveal the person behind it?"
Chen Yang nodded and had no objection.
Qinzhou said, "This person can do this under the nose of Monk Jin Ming. I think he is not an ordinary person. I guarantee he will be a being in the spiritual realm. You two are sure to make this trip." Muddy water? "
After taking a trip and eating two vegetarian meals, Qinzhou was somewhat depressed because of such a thing.
Both of them looked towards Qinzhou.
Qinzhou smiled awkwardly, "I mean, Monk Jin Ming didn't leave any other clues? For example, who did he suspect?"
Liu Henghu shook his head.
“That’s so unreliable!”
Qinzhou said angrily, not even bothering to complain.
He looked towards Chen Yang and saw that Chen Yang was holding a sycamore fruit in his hand and staring blankly at the bug inside, not knowing what he was thinking.
At this time, Chen Yang picked out the insect with his fingernails.
Put it on the table.
It is white, almost an inch long, like a maggot, its head and tail cannot be distinguished, and its body is covered with mucus.
I don’t know if it felt uncomfortable due to the sudden change in environment, or if it sensed danger. The bug kept twisting its body on the table, as if it wanted to escape.
You can see that there are several chrysanthemum-shaped mouthparts on the bottom of its body. It is trying to bite the table, which is unusually ferocious.
Chen Yang frowned slightly, pressed his fingernails on its body, and exerted slight pressure.
Bah...
Green juice splashed all over the table.
“Boy, are you disgusting?”
Qinzhou was still looking at him, but he didn’t expect Chen Yang to come so suddenly and almost touch his face.
Chen Yang ignored it.
...
"Ding, I found a C-level poisonous insect [Dragon Bug], opened the illustrated book, and got the reward [Powerful Pagoda Candy] * 1 bag. The item has been placed in the system warehouse and can be accessed at any time."
"Item: Powerful Pagoda Candy"
"Introduction: A targeted and effective drug used to kill lice, which can be chewed or mixed with water..."
……
"Ding, hunting C-level poisonous insects [Dark Insects]*1, experience value +10, poisonous insect breeding and control proficiency +1."
"Ding, the task is released."
"Task: Hunt 100 larvae, progress (1/100)"
"Reward: [Plant Growth Essence]*1"
......
As the worm was killed by Chen Yang, sure enough, a series of system information appeared in Chen Yang's mind.
Special medicine?
Seeing the rewards from the system, Chen Yang showed an imperceptible smile.
Open the system panel and check out the illustrated book of [Erotic Insect].
The information displayed by the system is not much different from what Chen Yang knows.
Adult worms are C-level poisonous insects with white skin.
As they grow, after undergoing a second molt, they can grow to level B, and their skin will transform into light red.
At this time, the worm will have a spiritual sense, and its actions will no longer rely on instinct.
In other words, Class B insects can be controlled and utilized by insect farmers.
When a Class B larvae undergoes its third molt, it can grow into a Class A. Its skin will turn red, and it will develop a pair of fleshy wings, allowing it to fly briefly.
At this time, the insect has become a climate. It has spirituality and wisdom, and the insect keeper can communicate with it and be driven by it.
But the cultivation of mites is very difficult.
Their growth requires a lot of energy, and using spiritual plants to foster them is one of the effective methods.
Chen Yang picked out the bugs from several more fruits and repeated his trick, pressing them one by one to death on the table.
“Ding, hunting C-level poisonous insects [Dark Insects]*1, experience value +10, poisonous insect breeding and control proficiency +1.” “Ding, hunting C-level poisonous insects [Dervisors]*1, experience value +10, poisonous insect control proficiency +1.”
......
"Hey, you kid, are you still in high spirits?"
Qinzhou gave him an unhappy look and told you not to do it, but you still do it, Is it disgusting?
Chen Yang took out a piece of paper, wiped the desktop clean, threw it into the wastebasket next to him, took out his cell phone and looked at the time, it was only after seven o'clock.
According to Monk Long Deng, those strange things happened after twelve o'clock in the evening. There were still a few hours left, so it was a bit difficult to wait.
It gets dark and the temple is closed.
The temple will not accept tourists, except for Chen Yang and others under special circumstances.
There were ten monks in the temple. After a busy day, seven of them went down the mountain together after having the evening meal.
They are originally villagers at the foot of the mountain. They become monks but never leave home. The practice in the temple is more like a job to them.
Before the strange thing happened, they often stayed in the temple to avoid running up and down the mountain every day. This trip took at least two hours, which was tiring and a waste of time.
But after the strange thing happened, they have been going down the mountain almost every day in the evening before dark.
There are only two people left in the temple.
In addition to the dragon lamp monk, there is also a master in charge of the kitchen.
There is another one who is still living in the county hospital.
Jianfeng Temple is unusually quiet at night.
The temple is surrounded by mountains and forests. After nightfall, from time to time there are chirping insects and birds, and unknown beasts roaring, one after another, endlessly.
Fortunately, the temple is connected to electricity, so it won’t be a waste of time.
There were no entertainment activities in the temple. Long Deng and another monk named Long Yun sang sutras in the Samantabhadra Hall until half past ten.
After washing, I went to bed early.
Chen Yang and the three of them are destined to stay up late tonight.
In the meditation room, Liu Henghu was answering the phone and dealing with the caravan's affairs.
He is indeed a busy man, and his phone calls are almost never stopped.
Qin Zhou was taking a nap while leaning on the bed, while Chen Yang was sitting next to him playing with his mobile phone.
Time passed by minute by minute, and before we knew it, it was already late at night.
"Gah!"
A harsh cry suddenly came from the night sky.
This voice is familiar to Chen Yang.
It is the cry of the crow.
The cry was very close, as if it was right above their heads.
The three of them were immediately alert.
Liu Henghu hung up the phone, and Qinzhou sat up in confusion.
Six eyes facing each other.
Coming!
The three of them were excited at the same time, and soon heard many noises coming from above the roof.
There was a whirring sound of flapping wings.
There are also crows calling.
It is also mixed with the calls of some other birds.
......
Before, they only listened to Monk Long Deng's dictation, and the three of them didn't have much idea. Now that they heard this, they realized that what Monk Long Deng said was too tactful.
Those strange sounds were intertwined, becoming more and more numerous, and getting louder and louder, almost deafening.
Chen Yang looked at the wooden door of the Zen room, his scalp was numb, his heart was hairy, and he was a little afraid to go out.
It seems that outside the wooden door is some kind of Shura hell, filled with monsters and monsters.
“Let’s go out and take a look.”
Liu Henghu left the door open and walked out without saying a word.
Brave!
How can someone become the leader of a caravan?
This kind of courage and courage cannot be compared to anyone.
"Chen Yang, go ahead, I'm a little sleepy."
Qin Zhou was obviously timid and did not let go of his hand holding the quilt.
"Hey."
Chen Yang just chuckled, too lazy to pay attention to the old man, and hurried out to catch up with Liu Henghu.
Qin Zhou’s face twitched slightly.
Are you despised by this boy?
Looking at the open door of the Zen room and listening to the violent noise coming from the roof, he felt his hair standing on end.
Perhaps, staying alone is not a good choice.
I immediately jumped up, grabbed the cigarette rod on the table, and quickly chased him out.
……
——
Outside the Zen room, in the yard.
Several lamps were lit and the lights were bright.
The three of them looked up and saw nothing but darkness.
Countless black shadows circled back and forth above the temple, shuttling back and forth, so densely packed that it was overwhelming to watch.
There are bats, crows, and other birds.
Among them, bats and crows are the most numerous.
All over the sky.
It seems like all the flying people in Bamian Mountain have gathered here.
But the strange thing is that they were just flying around above the temple, and none of them flew into the temple.
"Pap, pat..."
All kinds of bird droppings fell like raindrops.
"Fuck!"
As soon as Qinzhou rushed out, a lump was pulled on his face, and he yelled angrily.
Chen Yang and Liu Henghu were also showered with bird droppings on their heads and bodies.
He quickly hid in the corridor next to the courtyard.
“Boom…”
...
Something was thrown down from the sky one after another.
One of the lumps rolled to the corridor and landed at Chen Yang's feet.
Chen Yang looked down and couldn't help but frown.
It was a wild rabbit covered in blood and bitten beyond recognition.
Chen Yang looked up and saw that those throwing things were mostly bats.
I don’t know what species they are, but many of them are larger in size, with bat wings spread nearly one meter, and their eyes are glowing with blood under the reflection of the light.
“咚……”
“咚……”
……
It's like they're venting.
Dead rabbits and dead rats, I don’t know where they got these things from. They were being dropped from the sky like bombers dropping bombs.
The sky was filled with strange sounds and screams, resounding throughout the night sky.
Below, the three people stood blankly. Such a scene had made them lose the ability to speak.
It was like being in a ghost land, it was numb from the top of my head to the soles of my feet.
"It's so strange, none of them dare to come down." Qin Zhou's voice was trembling a little when he spoke.
The cigarette rod was grabbed behind him and held tightly. Obviously, he had never seen such a scene in his life.
Liu Henghu picked up a stone at his feet and held it in his hand.
“Whoops!”
Thrown it out suddenly.
The stone was shot out like a bullet under his huge force.
“Pfft!”
An unlucky crow happened to pass by and caught the stone with its body.
“Gah!”
The crow screamed strangely, and suddenly fell down.
With a bang, it landed in the yard.
After struggling for a few times, he failed to fly and fell to the ground, losing his voice.
However, such a scene did not seem to have any impact on the birds.
They are still flying around above the temple, and there is a tendency to gather more and more.
Liu Henghu repeated his old tricks and knocked down several more in succession.
The flock of birds was still crazy, not frightened by the attack, and showed no signs of dispersing.
"I'm going to the backyard to take a look, but don't follow me."
Chen Yang left a word and ran directly to the backyard.
He had to have a good chat with Wutongshu. It would be inconvenient for Qinzhou and the others to follow him.
(End of this chapter)