Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 148: Chapter 148: Apocalypse, I Am Not the Holy Mother 54

Red Jade’s size was truly overwhelming, and everyone stayed on its back. People on the ground couldn’t see anyone on Red Jade’s back, they only saw this gigantic spider suddenly appear before them, naturally scared to death.

At the base entrance, there were many people queuing to enter. These people were briefly silent when Red Jade appeared, followed by a burst of chaotic screams filled with panic and the sounds of running away.

The soldiers holding guns at the base entrance were already nervously aiming their weapons at Red Jade. Red Jade was a bit agitated too. It didn’t care about the people running chaotically under its feet, but those aiming guns at it made Red Jade instinctively sense danger. However, with Lin Shuangshuang around, Red Jade didn’t dare to flee or attack. It irritably complained to Lin Shuangshuang with its thoughts.

Seeing the soldiers’ reaction made Lin Shuangshuang a bit anxious. She wasn’t worried that the soldiers’ guns would harm Red Jade. Red Jade’s skin had extremely strong defense; regular bullets and artillery couldn’t penetrate it. What Lin Shuangshuang worried about was if the soldiers started shooting, they might harm the small spiders on Red Jade’s abdomen, which was why Red Jade was restless.

To prevent the soldiers from firing indiscriminately without knowing the situation, Lin Shuangshuang quickly jumped down from Red Jade, landing right in front of the soldiers holding guns.

The soldiers, seeing a woman suddenly jump off the back of the threateningly large spider, were initially stunned, taking a while to respond to this sudden twist.

”Don’t be afraid. Red Jade won’t attack people; it’s my pet.” Afraid that the soldiers might reflexively fire in their tension, Lin Shuangshuang hastily explained as soon as she jumped down.

The soldiers, seeing people continuously climbing down from Red Jade’s back and hearing Lin Shuangshuang’s explanation, all breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Shuangshuang was anxious, but they were panic-stricken! If they really had to confront such a giant mutant spider, who knows how many would die!

Now that they knew the massive mutant spider had an owner, they were greatly relieved, their legs even a bit weak, with cold sweat breaking out on their backs from the fright.

Lowering their guns, the soldiers looked at Lin Shuangshuang with a strange expression. They weren’t unfamiliar with mutant pets. Many households in the base managed to live on by pets, which, deeply affectionate to their owners even after the world changed, helped catch food.

Most people kept cats and dogs; other rare pets weren’t unheard of. But a young girl raising a spider as a pet—such an exotic taste was unmatched.

Realizing it was a misunderstanding, the soldiers dispersed and resumed their posts, as designated registration personnel approached to register Lin Shuangshuang and her group.

Now, entering the base required an entry fee, which was not expensive, three jin of meat from mutant insects per person, without shell or innards, just pure meat. This entry fee was naturally no pressure for Lin Shuangshuang. She casually pulled enough food for Red Jade, covering everyone’s entry fees.

Since quite a few people in the base had mutant pets, there were specially rented houses for these people to live with their pets.

The rent for these houses, unsurprisingly, was also paid in mutant insect meat. However, it was charged per insect rather than by weight, with a monthly rent of ten mutant insects. Of course, if the rent was paid in something other than insects, the price could be slightly reduced.

Lin Shuangshuang said nothing further, directly using more of Red Jade’s food to pay for two months’ rent, then led the group, following the guide, grandly into the base.

Indeed, being the primary safe base, the streets inside were clean and orderly, and people did not seem overly desperate, suggesting life here was relatively better. At least, one could earn a living if willing to work hard.

After settling Lin Shuangshuang’s group, the guide kindly pointed out some dining places. Although the base accepted mutant insects or various mutant animal meat as payment for everything, the main purpose was for research and to encourage bravery in fighting mutant creatures. The food in the base still came from the national stored supplies, which hadn’t been altered by the changes in the world.

Lin Shuangshuang and her group naturally would not eat such food, but since others were kind, they graciously thanked them. Lin Shuangshuang wasn’t prepared to elaborate on the benefits of mutant creatures because she believed Song Yuhang would report this matter to the central authorities soon, and using mutant creatures would quickly become widespread.

Once in the Capital, Lin Shuangshuang was anxious to reunite with her parents. After settling everyone, she hurriedly left with Mi Lu, leaving Red Jade and Doumi with the others. Red Jade and Doumi complained in Lin Shuangshuang’s mind for quite a while, but Lin Shuangshuang resolutely did not bring them along, fearing they’d scare her parents.

Lin Shuangshuang’s and Mi Lu’s parents lived in the same community, so as soon as they entered, they split up to head to their respective homes.

The community consisted of relatively new low-rise buildings. The developer had had a conscience, using genuine materials to build them, so the buildings were sturdy and had not been squeezed or collapsed by the rampant growth around them. Thus, when Lin Shuangshuang arrived, fortunately, her parents hadn’t been forced to move.

When Lin Shuangshuang appeared, her parents’ faces were full of joy. During this time, they had been uneasy, Lin Shuangshuang’s mother, Wei Min, crying tears of joy. Even her typically reserved father, Lin Hai, was slightly teary-eyed. Although their daughter practiced martial arts since childhood, they dared not imagine how many dangers she had faced outside to return.

Now that their daughter had finally come back, the couple, after hugging Lin Shuangshuang in excitement, began examining her up and down, checking if she was injured, then eagerly asked about her experiences outside, whether she had suffered any hardships.

Lin Shuangshuang naturally told them everything in detail, not even hiding what happened with Li Man. Li Man was just too dangerous. If Lin Shuangshuang didn’t mention it and her parents encountered him unprepared in the future, it would be even more dangerous. After much consideration, Lin Shuangshuang decided not to hide anything and told them everything.

Upon hearing Lin Shuangshuang’s experiences during this time, Wei Min and Lin Hai felt a mix of emotions, proud of their daughter yet heartbroken over her ordeals.

Finally finding her parents, Lin Shuangshuang certainly wanted to take them away with her. Since they were in the same city, there was no rush to pack up first. Lin Shuangshuang planned to introduce her parents to her team, and importantly, to meet the two, or rather many new family members: Red Jade, Doumi, and Red Jade’s offspring.

The family of three, in a relaxed mood, walked along the road outside. Lin Shuangshuang unexpectedly ran into a familiar face, the man Meng Tao she had secretly admired in her previous life, who she left in the classroom earlier.