Blood Therapy, Parasite Nemesis

As the survivors rushed out of the nearly destroyed shelter through the escape tunnel, they saw the dawn breaking.

The exit of the escape tunnel connects to the coastline. The salty sea breeze blows, and the dawn light gradually dissipates the darkness. The sun gradually reveals itself on the distant horizon, and a sense of hope arises in my heart.

For a moment, people looked at this scene and forgot that the city was being ravaged by parasites; the vibrant life of the sunrise was captivating.

However, the sound of an explosion came from behind, suddenly waking up the people who had just escaped.

Looking back, it turned out that the escape route that Fan En had come from had been blown up!

It was only then that people discovered that the area near the exit was littered with the corpses of the parasites, and judging from the brutal Execute and cutting techniques left on their bodies, these were the remains of Saw Cleaver.

"Cough cough cough, keep following me."

Fan En hunched over and coughed violently a few times, sounding like Gilbert, who was terminally ill, so violently that it seemed like he was going to cough his throat out.

But he quickly returned to normal and continued to walk at the front with Yi Sha in his arms, while the others jogged to keep up with him, afraid of being left behind.

People didn't know where the young man would take them, but it was already a miracle that they survived.

Furthermore, the survivors, observing the familiar and natural movements between Fan En and Yi Sha, couldn't help but speculate about the relationship between the two.

Yi Sha covered her mouth, remembering Fan En's instructions, and decided to ask questions only after arriving at the unknown destination.

But she couldn't help but take a closer look at Fan En, especially when she noticed that he was injured. He had seemed so smooth and skillful during the battle, with the parasites barely able to touch him, but now that the battle was over, he looked exhausted. What was going on?

Her gaze then shifted to the other man's wrist, where there should have been a very deep wound, which he had cut open himself to draw blood to attract the host. But now the wound had completely healed, leaving not a single scar.

I didn't see him use any potions or items to heal his injuries.

Yi Sha suddenly widened her eyes.

Is this kind of recovery ability really something a human should have? Moreover, during the battle, a large number of Hidden Blood Parasite burrowed into his body, and such a terrifying number could have easily controlled him on the spot.

I can't take it anymore, I feel like if I keep thinking about this, my mind will wander to the ends of the universe.

She shook her head, giving up on thinking.

Perhaps because the mutants had attracted all the parasites away from this area, people encountered very few parasites along the way, and those that did rush at them were Execute by Fan En.

To prevent parasites from reaching the survivors, Fan En always kept a wound on his body to attract the insects.

After a harrowing escape, he led the people to a secluded building surrounded by decaying plants and animals, its stench no less intense than their original shelter. There were no other parasitic inhabitants to be seen nearby.

This building also has a basement. After blocking all the entrances and exits, people enter the more secure basement.

It was completely empty, except for a few boxes of miscellaneous supplies that had been hastily gathered.

No, something still exists.

"A door?"

The moment people entered the dungeon, they noticed the thing standing in the very center of the room. No matter how you looked at it, it looked like a portal to the dungeon.

When did Reed get a dungeon?

This isn't the portal in the basement of the God of the Ocean's Church; it's a new portal, and there are no monsters nearby!

When Fan En teleported back from the Zane Dungeon, he came out from here, which saved him from a fierce battle.

The God of the Ocean Church is now completely blocked by parasites.

"Sir, thank you so much for saving us from the monster. We are truly grateful."

Before people could finish expressing their gratitude, Fan En removed his mask, revealing a pale, bloodless face. He gasped for air, thankfully his cough had stopped.

"What did you just say? I'm sorry, I didn't hear you clearly." He asked apologetically, but saw the old woman Bell freeze in place as if she had made eye contact with Medusa.

Not only Bell, but everyone who was still conscious and could see his face clearly was stunned.

"Fan En!?"

If the emotions that suddenly surged within people at that moment were converted into Spirit Power, it would probably be enough to summon a Crucible Knight.

"You mean you became stronger after entering this dungeon?"

Soon after, the people who had escaped the disaster finally had a moment to relax and sat together to listen to Fan En recount what had happened the day before.

The deaths of middle-aged strong men are unavoidable wounds in people's hearts, and the emergence of intelligent mutants has become a mountain pressing down on people's heads.

However, the appearance of the unknown dungeon and the increase in Fan En's strength gave the survivors a rare sense of hope, like the first star finally shining in the long, dark night.

"Yes, I received blood healing in that dungeon, constantly hunting monsters, and a kind and beautiful lady helped me achieve a power upgrade." Fan En had completely forgotten the word "level up" and could only use "power upgrade" instead.

As for the Doll, he felt it was a bit presumptuous to call her Doll directly; it would be more appropriate to call her "lady".

"It's like something out of a story," Yi Sha said, summarizing everyone's feelings at that moment.

"So, as long as we enter the dungeon, we can become as strong as you?" the man who had dared to run over and fight the parasite head-on with his broken wooden planks asked excitedly. He was practically a monkey version of "Giant Gate" Ba La back then.

"That's exactly why I brought you here," Fan En stood up. Yi Sha tugged at his trouser leg, trying to get him to sit down and rest, but he continued, "What you all need to do isn't to be like me, but to surpass me. We must become stronger than any monster, and then..."

He clenched his fist.

"Take this city back!"

The confidence and determination in his words and eyes made Yi Sha momentarily dazed. Was this really her brother, or had his body been possessed by some evil god from outer space?

This brother has such a great personality! I don't have to worry about my sister-in-law anymore!

Those with spirit showed excitement, their eyes burning with desire as they stared at the portal. However, there were always those who were unwilling to take any risks and even backed down. Several elderly survivors were like that, too old to withstand any more trouble.

But before they could utter any remarks that might undermine morale, Fan En anticipated their thoughts and said:

"Even if you don't want to become stronger, everyone should still enter the dungeon, at least once."

"What! Why?" asked a stubborn-looking old man who knew a little about herbs and thus acted as a doctor, never having left the house. "I'm so old."

Fan En glanced at him, and the old man froze, his breath seemingly stopping for a moment.

What did I just see? That guy's eyes didn't look human at all! It was like he was being stared at by a wild beast!

Given the extraordinary strength that Fan En had previously demonstrated, it wouldn't matter if he forced everyone to go in now. However, he wasn't such a domineering person, so he revealed the secret.

"When you enter the dungeon, it seems that you will be given blood therapy by a strange old man. At least that's how it was for me. I don't know if you will also be given blood therapy after you go in."

"I don't know what kind of creature's blood he injected into my body, but I did become stronger after that and gained the most basic ability to protect myself. That's why I hope everyone will go in at least once, even if it's just one blood therapy session, it's a sure win."

"But the most important thing is that after becoming a hunter, my blood seems to have become a feast for the parasites. You've seen it too, all the parasites are coming for me."

Fan En pulled up his sleeve, showing the wrist wound that was healing at a visible speed.

"I see it! You're infested with so many parasites!" the old man cried. "What's going on? How are you still alive?"

"This should also be an effect of blood therapy."

He shook his head. "I don't know much about it, but once the parasites enter my body, they quickly settle down and become motionless, like they're dead. I just need to apply pressure to kill them."

No wonder he wasn't afraid of parasites getting inside his body, now I understand!

Was his previous weak cough due to too many parasites entering his body, causing damage even with maximum effort to eliminate them?

A cough is much better than being controlled by parasites.

Even the stubborn old man lost his temper. Now everyone knew the consequences of being parasitized. If that so-called "blood therapy" could really be effective against parasitism, then he would risk his old bones to go in and try it!

Seeing the people's reactions, Fan En was satisfied; this was exactly the effect he wanted.

Build a hunter team capable of retaking the city!

He pressed his advantage, saying:

"Remember the mutated parasite I killed? I was able to take down such a formidable enemy after only being inside for a day. Give us another week, and we will definitely be able to expel all the parasites, leaving not a single one behind!"

Although he didn't encounter the massive mutant that was like a Meat Mountain before, the experience of taking down the mutant this time still made him feel excited.

In their minds, mutants are the strongest enemies; they've never seen anything more powerful, so they can't even imagine what they're capable of.

These words had the best effect, further arousing people's passion, which finally turned into a burst of ambition. Even the old woman Bell volunteered to enter the underground city.

Yi Sha stared at Fan En with sparkling eyes, never expecting that her brother could become so amazing one day.

"Very good!"

Fan En smiled.

"Before entering the dungeon, there are a few important things I need to tell you."

Soon after, Sain welcomed the second group of survivors who entered the area.

"Let's go! When we get back, we'll clean the city up spotless!"

The slogans are incredibly inspiring, like something out of a classic manga.

However, at the same time, although Gong Qiying received news from the underground city that new people had entered, he did not pay too much attention to these people.

Because at this very moment, he was staring at a parasitic individual who had been drawn into the Zane Dungeon.

That thing had a body like Meat Mountain, and it was constantly devouring the people around it, making its body grow bigger and bigger.

Its height has increased dramatically from four or five meters to over twenty meters. The intertwined flesh and blood make it look like a demonic pillar cast from flesh and blood, with an extraordinary aura.

This was the mutated species that Fan En encountered at the beginning, but now it has become even more powerful.

The reason why Gong Qiying paid attention to the other party was because—

"Watch out, this guy's strong! I'm coming to your aid!"

Lord You Lei Sha from the Bonds Dungeon said nervously that she had only come to check on Sain's work, but she hadn't expected to encounter such a terrifying mutant.

In response, Gong Qiying could only appear serious on the surface; he couldn't very well act nonchalant when facing someone who made other city lords nervous.

"Let me try first, and I'll ask for your help if it really doesn't work."

You Lei Sha was still worried and said, "Don't force yourself. I can go to Red Fang for help."

"Don't worry, I will definitely not let this monster force itself."

"Um?"