Rebirth: I Am Super Rich in Apocalypse-Chapter 411: Encountering an Old Story

Today, both Fan Qing and Zhang Kaiyang were not around, and naturally, they were very anxious.

Moreover, it was getting late, so a break was needed; who knows what tomorrow would hold.

She found a secluded spot and first brought out Jhiang Xingzhi.

She hadn’t had the chance to explain properly just now but had given him a rough idea.

Upon returning, it was inevitable that someone would ask questions, so it was essential to coordinate their stories in advance.

After all, he had taken leave in the afternoon but had not been seen since. They couldn’t afford any slip-ups.

Ye Mianmian stood guard nearby, and once they emerged, the three of them went their separate ways.

"Dad, remember what I told you, we’ll meet here again tomorrow."

"Okay."

"Sister Yuan, is uncle not going to work tomorrow?"

"Hmm, let’s head back first."

This was not a place suitable for prolonged conversation, so naturally, it was best not to linger.

The two moved quickly, and after reaching the dormitory, Jhiang Yuan reiterated her instructions.

"Hmm, I know what to say, don’t worry."

This matter, Fan Qing would definitely inquire.

Ye Mianmian had to respond, and her response needed to be very detailed.

Some details in the middle had to be explained clearly, or else it could lead to complications.

Meanwhile, Jhiang Yuan returned to her dormitory and immediately entered the "space."

Her two kids were already asleep, and her mom was waiting for her.

"Sweetheart, did your dad get home safely?"

"Hmm, there’s nothing to worry about, rest easy!"

"Good, as long as everything’s fine. Come and eat something quickly; you must be starving."

Indeed, she hadn’t eaten yet.

Qin Yue had prepared some dishes, all made with vegetables grown in their own "space."

When they had returned earlier, each person had received a packet of instant noodles.

There was no need to worry about Ye Mianmian anymore.

"Sweetheart, how did things go today? Was everything smooth?"

For Qin Yue, the creature was too terrifying.

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"We eliminated a part of them. There’s still a section left, but I saw people already rallying outside.

Mom, don’t worry, it’s beyond our control."

"Hmm, I’m just worried about problems arising. We’ve only had a few days of peace, and then this creature shows up, really..."

As Qin Yue complained, Jhiang Yuan also felt the impact.

Could it be that this creature, like previous instances of extreme heat, extreme cold, heavy rain, heavy snow, and storms, was part of the apocalypse sequence?

But this time, it manifested as an insect disaster.

So, no one considered that possibility.

It was very possible, extremely likely even.

"By the way, Mom, I’ve never seen that kind of creature before.

You guys farm at home and see a lot more; have you seen anything like it?"

At the mention of this, her mom indeed seemed to recall something.

"We don’t have that type of creature at home, but I’ve heard a story before that sounds quite similar."

Immediately intrigued, Jhiang Yuan urged her mom to tell her the story.

"This was passed down from the older generations.

It was said that back then, there was a famine everywhere.

Crops failed, and many people froze to death.

There was this young man who wanted to go up the mountain to find something.

But, all the nearby tree bark and roots were gone."

Having no choice, he had to muster the courage to go deep into the mountains."

Jhiang Yuan was a child who had grown up in the countryside, and there were mountains in her hometown.

This deep mountain had always been a terrifying place.

It was home not only to beasts and birds but also to mountain demons and eerie spirits.

Local people rarely ventured into the deep mountains.

She still remembered one time when a cow from the village had gone missing.

The entire village had gone together deep into the mountains, but they had to return home by evening.

The deep mountains at night were terrifying.

Qin Yue kept looking at Jhiang Yuan as she continued with the story.

"There are quite a few things in these deep mountains.

The man was pleased, as he not only caught a hare but also found a squirrel’s nest full of hazelnuts and pine cones.

But he didn’t watch the time, and before he knew it, evening had arrived.

Inside the deep mountains, it was pitch black.

All sorts of sounds filled the air, one after another, scaring the young man.

Stumbling, he began to head back—

But the mountain paths were treacherous and it was cold at night, so he couldn’t help but look for a place to spend the night first."

Jhiang Yuan listened, feeling like this was taking a turn towards the supernatural.

"Mom, where are the bugs?"

"Don’t rush me, let me continue telling the story."

Jhiang Yuan had no choice but to keep listening.

"Just when he was completely exhausted, he actually stumbled upon a household ahead.

He was thrilled and quickly knocked on the door.

The homeowners were two sisters who warmly welcomed him.

They even made him a lot of delicious food, and the young man hadn’t eaten a full meal in a long time.

He naturally wolfed down the food, feeling a bit embarrassed afterwards. So, he offered the hare he had caught to the two sisters.

The sisters didn’t hold back.

The next morning, they stewed the hare, and it ended up in the young man’s stomach again.

He stayed there for three days, treated to good food and drink every day.

However, his parents were still at home, so he wanted to go back to check on them.

But the two sisters had been so nice to him that leaving without saying anything would have been impolite.

Then, he went to the kitchen.

These past few days, they had cooked for him, and he’d just waited to eat what was served.

He hadn’t even stepped into the kitchen once.

But this time, he was terrified."

"What happened? What happened?"

Jhiang Yuan put down her chopsticks, eagerly waiting for her mom to continue.

"He saw an extremely terrifying scene—as there were bugs everywhere in the kitchen, including in his food, which was all made of bugs.

The sisters heard the noise and quickly turned around to look.

Seeing the young man like this, they also revealed their true nature.

They were both not just ordinary people but mountain spirits of some sort.

They held a handful of bugs and just stuffed them at him.

The young man, although his physical constitution was not bad, suddenly couldn’t move a step.

He had to watch as the sisters approached..."

"And what happened after that?"

Jhiang Yuan swallowed her saliva, somewhat impatient to know what happened next, wondering what the consequences of eating those bugs were like.

"After that, he didn’t know how he managed to run out.

When he came back, he had gone mad.

Back then, people were superstitious and said he had encountered something unclean.

An Old Taoist Priest was called to perform an exorcism.

From his stomach, they incredibly retrieved a red worm that looked very similar to the one in the restaurant."

"Then what happened, Mom? Hurry up and tell me!"

"Well, the bugs were burned by the Taoist Priest, and the man got better.

However, he was still out of his mind, not like a normal person at all.

Also, he didn’t live through that winter, and just passed away."

Jhiang Yuan sighed, this seemed somewhat similar but also not quite.

"Oh right, sweetheart, I remember the story said that those bugs could suck a person’s essence blood."