The three small spiders were inside his base, gnawing on golden gelatinous matter!
The golden gelatinous matter had already been mostly eaten away by them.
In an instant, a feeling of resonance flashed through his heart. Bai Jie knew that these three were small spiders born through the Egg-Laying skill.
In a certain sense, they were even his children.
"It's over. The debt collectors have come knocking."
Bai Jie stared blankly at the three spiderlings, his emotions complicated.
Bai Jie had fantasized countless times about the scene of the spider eggs hatching, but when this scene was truly presented before his eyes, he felt it was unreal.
"I'm numb, seriously..."
Bai Jie had not yet mentally prepared himself to face this moment, but many things in life are like this - catching you off guard, leaving you no way to guard against them.
Although the three spiderlings were each the size of an adult's palm, they were after all newborn juveniles, and their movement speed was slow.
They discovered Bai Jie's arrival and slowly crawled over, rubbing and nuzzling his legs with their heads and pedipalps.
"You're hungry?"
Without any prompting, Bai Jie naturally understood the little ones' thoughts.
He could only untie the bundled venomous bugs and deliver them before the spiderlings.
Watching the spiderlings feed, three Status Panels appeared before Bai Jie's eyes.
Target: Gold-Pattern Laser Snake-Devouring Spider (Awakened Form · Juvenile)
Vitality: 0.9
Body Length: Leg Span 14cm
Status: Healthy
"This Vitality is a bit low... but it barely squeezes into the standard of an ordinary adult human. Their race is the same as mine was during my second evolution. Just as the skill description says, the spiderlings' race is determined by the race at the time of Egg-Laying."
"Sigh, how your talents turn out, whether you live well or poorly - doesn't it all depend on my efforts... But, rest assured, I won't let you leech off me forever."
"Once you grow a bit bigger, I'll put you in the Blood-Shade Spider Queen's nest to live. There are plenty of spiders there for you to eat too."
Bai Jie sent thought after thought toward the three spiderlings. Because all three little ones were his spider dependents, they could receive them.
But the three little ones clearly still couldn't respond with concrete thoughts to Bai Jie; they could only nuzzle and rub against his legs.
...
The next morning, Bai Jie was jolted awake by a sudden pang of heart palpitations.
Upon waking, Bai Jie found that the hairs on his legs had all stood erect like steel needles. He immediately looked at the three small spiders, who were sleeping soundly huddled around him.
"The spiderlings are fine. So what exactly happened? Why do I feel like danger is about to descend?"
Bai Jie expanded his perception, his mind's thoughts whirling rapidly.
But he discovered no anomalies in the surroundings whatsoever.
"Could this be... the legendary Spider Sense?"
At the same time, at the foot of the back mountain of Xingchuan University.
A man with a sinister and pallid complexion curled the corner of his lips and said to the person beside him: "The Gu-Seeking Cicada has reacted. It's detected an aura similar to that on the tree in the Beicheng Huayuan Residential Complex. No mistake, it's right here inside!"
"I'll notify the Elder immediately."
"Prepare for the encirclement hunt."
...
By noon, Bai Jie was restless and uneasy, yet still had not waited for the danger to arrive.
What he did wait for was Lin Binbin.
Lin Binbin was dressed in a well-tailored suit, his posture ramrod straight, of medium build, his hair trimmed, looking quite handsome and clean-cut. However, there were some scrapes and bruises on his face.
But these facial wounds actually added a degree of fierceness to his appearance, carrying a hint of "suit-clad thug" flair.
"This kid isn't bad-looking, could even catch up to me before my reincarnation." Bai Jie secretly mused.
Amidst Lin Binbin's calls of "Lord Bai Zhi," Bai Jie still did not reveal himself.
Instead, he lazily transmitted: "What is it?"
Lin Binbin replied respectfully: "I have come to report yesterday's training to Lord Bai Zhi."
Training... when did I assign you that kind of task?
You're self-initiating the grind, huh... Bai Jie was perplexed.
"Speak," Bai Jie said indifferently.
Lin Binbin raised his head and said: "Ever since I became Lord Bai Zhi's Agent, and after grappling with mutated animals, I have deeply felt the inadequacy of my own strength."
"In order to better serve Lord Bai Zhi in the future, I have participated in underground fistfighting rings, thereby earning some capital and gaining a clearer understanding of my own physique and abilities."
"Of course, during the fistfighting, I did not use transcendent powers. Please rest assured, Lord Bai Zhi."
"Next, I plan to continue participating in underground fistfighting rings. On the one hand, to elevate my own strength; on the other hand, to raise more funds for your future use."
This Lin Binbin is rather thoughtful. Bai Jie couldn't help but think a bit more highly of him.
As an Agent, if you were so poor in human society that you were practically a beggar, even if you had transcendent abilities, you would truly find it impossible to move a single step.
After all, a lack of even a few coins can stump even the mightiest hero.
With money, Lin Binbin could also help Bai Jie handle more matters - such as topping up phone data, buying fruits and desserts...
"Well done. Remember not to expose yourself, otherwise I won't be able to save you either." Bai Jie admonished.
"Yes, I shall bear it firmly in mind." Lin Binbin nodded, then paused before continuing: "Lord Bai Zhi, I have a question I would like to consult you on."
"By all means."
Lin Binbin recalled: "Yesterday after leaving the back mountain, during the fistfight, I suddenly felt myself become stronger twice. I wonder... if this is related to Lord Bai Zhi?"
Bai Jie understood. He remembered that the Skill · Mutation Venom had leveled up twice yesterday. He then focused his gaze on Lin Binbin.
Target: Lin Binbin (Mutant Form)
Identity: Agent No. 1
Vitality: 10
...
His Vitality was already on par with what Zheng Yueling's had been back then.
Bai Jie admitted frankly: "That's right. When I achieve something in my cultivation, a portion is also fed back to my Agents. However, you must not slack off yourself."
"If I ever discover that you have no value, I will not only cease giving you the 'Spirit Fluid,' but I will also reclaim the power within your body and strip you of your 'Agent' status."
Lin Binbin's expression turned solemn, and he urgently said: "I will most certainly cherish Lord Bai Zhi's bestowed grace, absolutely daring not to show the slightest negligence!"
"Very good. You have shown me your capability." Bai Jie said. "As such, I can also entrust you with more matters with peace of mind..."
"Catch."
At the noble female voice's command, Lin Binbin then saw three thread-like bundles flying toward him. He hurriedly caught them and held them in his arms.
"Untie them."
Lin Binbin looked. These thread-like bundles turned out to be three transparent golden small spiders bound up in spider silk.
The spider silk was very fragile, and he easily untied them.
"Lord Bai Zhi, one is biting me..." Lin Binbin said helplessly, letting the three little ones crawl all over him, but not daring to do anything.
He naturally knew that the relationship between these three little ones and Lord Bai Zhi was extraordinarily special.