A Guide to Surviving the Mysterious Dungeon and the Twelve Talismans

“I can’t really describe what it looks like, but once you see it, you’ll immediately know it’s a Mist Demon,” Xiao Chun said.

Zhou An nodded slightly, then asked, "I wonder what important matter the Vice Minister has summoned me here for?"

Upon hearing this, the vice minister immediately raised his hand and released a halo of light that enveloped the two of them.

"I called you here for a very simple reason: I want to parasitize you and replace you."

“You are an S-level potential candidate. Letting you grow unchecked would be too dangerous,” Xiao Chun said slowly.

Zhou An was slightly taken aback: "Spirit-parasitic insects? A level eight vice minister is a spirit-parasitic insect?"

"Congratulations, you got it right. Now, as a reward, you'll be parasitized." Xiao Chun smiled as he looked at Zhou An.

Zhou An remained completely unmoved: "I am an S-level potential user. Are you sure you want to parasitize me when I'm at level 3?"

Zhou An was a little confused.

Generally, when encountering someone with high potential, one will wait until the other party reaches a certain level before devouring them.

Because if you parasitize the opponent when their strength is too low, you can still advance, but the speed will be halved.

Therefore, they both parasitized each other when the other was at level 7.

At that time, I can also aim for level eight, and even look forward to level nine.

"Your current strength is too great, and the methods you have displayed have surprised me."

"If I let you continue like this, I risk failing to parasitize you once you reach level seven."

"Although it's a bit slow, with your S-rank potential, your leveling speed will definitely not be slow."

"So, are you ready?" As Xiao Chun finished speaking, a terrifying aura erupted.

Zhou An felt a heavy force pressing down on his entire body.

However, the momentum came and went quickly; Zhou An didn't even feel it before it disappeared.

His aura didn't disappear; Xiao Chun continued to unleash his power recklessly.

The main reason is that Zhou An's twelve talismans are really abnormal.

The next instant, Xiao Chun raised his right hand, and the palm of his hand slowly cracked open.

Level 8 parasitic insects have already transcended the category of low-level parasitic insects.

To classify low-level parasitic insects, their heads need to split open in order to reproduce.

However, high-level parasitic insects are different; they can split and reproduce into new parasitic insects anywhere on their body.

Zhou An saw this scene but remained expressionless.

Because when he approached the city gate, the steward sensed the presence of the parasitic insects.

Upon getting closer, the steward confirmed that Xiao Chun was a level eight parasitic insect host.

"Whoosh!" A sharp sound of something cutting through the air rang out.

A parasitic larva tore through the void and rushed straight towards Zhou An.

Upon seeing this, Zhou An simply raised his hand and clamped the parasitic larva in his hand.

This scene surprised Xiao Chun.

It should be noted that he is an eighth-level parasitic insect, and the parasitic insects that he reproduces and splits off from him initially possess the strength of a fourth-level insect.

However, Xiao Chun remained completely calm.

Because the mouthparts of parasitic insects are incredibly sharp.

It can easily bite through even special alloys.

The next second, Xiao Chun was filled with astonishment.

He discovered that the parasitic larvae's mouthparts were frantically gnawing at Zhou An's skin, yet they were completely unable to break through his defenses.

"Hiss hiss hiss~~!"

A ball of flame rose directly from his palm, instantly enveloping the parasitic larva.

"Ah~~!" The parasitic larvae let out a sharp hiss.

In just a few seconds, the screeching stopped abruptly.

"You... Heh, I admit, I underestimated you a little."

"However, I am an eighth-level martial artist, a superhuman, and an enhanced human."

"You don't actually think you can escape from here, do you?" Xiao Chun's face still held that calm smile.

Zhou An tilted his head and asked, "With this place, don't I think I can just leave whenever I want?"

As soon as Zhou An finished speaking, his figure vanished from the spot.

After using the invisibility cloak to become invisible, he immediately transformed into an ant and burrowed into the ground.

Looking at Xiao Chun again, he stared in shock at Zhou An, who had disappeared.

Chapter 172 Deputy Minister Xiao Chun's Escape

Xiao Chun immediately released his will, encompassing every inch of the surrounding land.

However, they found no trace of Zhou An.

This made Xiao Chun's face turn extremely ugly.

No, we absolutely cannot let Zhou An escape.

Because once Zhou An escapes, his true identity as a parasitic insect will be exposed.

So what if Zhou An is only a level 3 ability user, even if he has the potential to be an S-level user?

But he never expected that Zhou An would actually escape from him, an eighth-level being.

This is illogical, utterly illogical.

Xiao Chun refused to believe it, raised his hand, bit the tip of his tongue, and released some kind of mental combat technique.

It then spread in all directions, instantly enveloping the entire giant city.

However, Xiao Chun was not stupid; he did not extend his thoughts to the inner city.

Otherwise, if someone stronger discovers this and sees it as a provocation, you'll be in big trouble.

Soon, Xiao Chun swept through the residential areas and the outer city, and even searched the area within five kilometers outside the city walls.

However, no trace of Zhou An was found.

This made Xiao Chun's face turn extremely ugly.

"Damn it, this guy really got away. Am I supposed to give up this identity?" Xiao Chun felt like he was being incredibly stupid.

Why reveal all your personal matters before you've even resolved the other issues?

"Damn it, I have no choice but to give up this identity." Xiao Chun's face was now terribly gloomy.

Because if we stay here, we'll have to wait for Li Zhan to come back.

If Zhou An reappears, then everything will be beyond repair.

Li Zhan also knew about the parasitic insects and had zero tolerance for them.

The higher-ups in humanity are aware of the existence of the parasitic insects, but they only know about the level nine ones.

That is precisely why they dare not act rashly.

They didn't know about those below level eight.

There was an agreement between the two sides that you could freely investigate and kill any parasitic insects below level seven.

Once you've identified a level eight parasitic worm, you can kill it.

Xiao Chun's current situation is that once discovered, he will surely die, and he has no backing from any level nine parasitic insects that have sought refuge in the inner city.

This is an agreement between the parasites and the higher-ups in humanity.

The terrifying thing about parasitic insects is that even if a level nine expert is right in front of them, they cannot discover the other party's identity unless they have special means.

Xiao Chun's only chance of survival now is to run away as soon as possible.

They cannot stay in the giant city yet; they must travel to another city and seek refuge with a level nine parasitic insect.

"Damn it, since that's how it is, I'll add fuel to the fire before I leave."

Xiao Chun's face turned cold, and with a flicker of his body, he disappeared from the spot.

About half an hour later, Xiao Chun appeared out of thin air.

"Hmph, they've hidden themselves really well. If we can't get them out, then we'll just have to leave."

While keeping an eye on the situation, Xiao Chun went home to pack his things.

Since Zhou An hasn't been exposed, he has no choice but to flee.

Immediately, Xiao Chun transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the sky.

As for the mist demons outside the city?

With his level eight strength, as long as he doesn't encounter a level nine mist demon, he doesn't need to worry about being in danger at all.

Another hour has passed.

Li Zhan and his group finally returned to the city.

Originally, over a hundred people were taken out, but now about 90% have returned.

One-tenth of the people died, and most importantly, these were all level six or above.

The group returned to their respective posts.

Li Zhan led two level-eight individuals and a group of level-seven individuals into the city tower.

"Hmm? Where's Xiao Chun?" Li Zhan frowned.

His divine sense did not detect Xiao Chun's figure.

"Reporting to the Minister, Vice Minister Xiao said there was some commotion in the west, and he went to investigate alone," a guard immediately replied, bowing.