Chapter 7

The scythe beetle is only as big as a computer chair, making it one of the smaller insects in the insect world. In terms of combat power, it is not particularly strong, even falling short of the red-headed beetle.

However, it is called a human flesh reaper because it can fly, and it flies extremely fast. Coupled with its terrifyingly sharp scythe-like mandibles, its efficiency in killing is absurdly high. It can harvest several human heads with just a few "snap, snap, snap" movements, as quickly as humans cutting wheat!

"That... that's a scythe beetle? Ah, no good! Quickly, go close the windows!"

Seeing a dozen scythe beetles buzzing and darting around outside the teaching building, their red compound eyes mockingly searching for prey, several students screamed in fear and hurriedly ran to close the windows. But Li Jiayu patted their shoulders and said,

"Don't be foolish. The scythe beetle's impact force is stronger than a motorcycle. A mere layer of glass won't stop it... You should quickly hide under the desks and protect yourselves!"

Upon hearing this, the girls rushed to the corners and crouched under the desks, while some boys also showed signs of panic, hesitating before finally running to hide under the desks as well.

In the end, only five boys remained standing beside Li Jiayu. They trembled slightly, breathing heavily, but their eyes held complex emotions—fear, excitement, and a faint desire to fight.

In this world, even though cowards and escapists make up the majority, there are always a few brave men who, despite knowing the odds are against them, dare to muster the courage to create more waves in the perilous sea.

"You should also hide. I don't need your help," Li Jiayu glanced at them coolly.

"Li Jiayu! Don't look down on us!"

Lin Zhibin, the leader, slapped his face, forcing himself to calm down, clenching his fists until the veins bulged:

"You, Li Jiayu, are usually just a sissy, but now you dare to pick up a weapon and face such a terrifying insect alone... I'm tall and strong, and I've learned some sanda. How can I let you face it alone? Besides, I promised to protect Zhou Jiamin, so I won't hide! If that scythe beetle wants to hurt Zhou Jiamin... it will have to step over my dead body!"

"That's right!"

A thin boy, unable to contain his excitement, said:

"I... I may have a poor constitution, but I... I don't want to be a coward. I... I actually... yearn to be a hero... really, it's the end of the world... I don't want to be a coward anymore, to be laughed at for being spineless... I want to die with honor!"

"Really? You're not afraid of death? Not scared?"

Li Jiayu's tone softened a bit, his eyes showing a hint of approval—unexpectedly, there were still five brave men in the class. It wasn't in vain that he had saved them.

"Scared, of course we're scared... but I think it's better to rely on oneself. Instead of hiding in fear, it's better to fight, at least for a slim chance... and you seem so confident. I believe that with you, the insect will definitely be killed!"

Sun Weiwei, who had been hiding under the desk, seemed to muster her courage, her face flushed as she crawled out, holding a "fitter's hammer" she had made during an internship. Clearly, she also wanted to join the fight.

"Alright, since you've decided, I won't stop you. But try not to get involved in the fight. Your main job is to attract the scythe beetle's attention. Remember to be quick on your feet. If you can't avoid it, roll on the ground to dodge!"

Li Jiayu said, then extended his hand to Sun Weiwei, his face unchanged:

"Didn't you wet your pants just now? I can smell the strange odor. Give me your underwear, and you girls hiding, throw your underwear over here too. We're in a hurry!"

"What?"

Everyone in the class looked at each other, and Sun Weiwei and the other girls blushed to the roots of their necks—wasn't this too perverted? What kind of pervert would directly ask girls for their underwear?

"You misunderstood. I just want to use your underwear, which is full of body odor, to attract the scythe beetle's attention! If that doesn't work, you can also use your stockings or pants! Hurry, there's no time for shyness. I don't mind your urine, so why are you being so modest?"

Li Jiayu shouted, his voice intimidating. The girls bit their lips and quickly took off their smelly stockings and threw them to Li Jiayu. One girl, with a different intention, even threw her underwear over!

Amidst everyone's strange gazes, Li Jiayu calmly held the stockings and underwear, smacking his lips:

"Uh... the smell is a bit strong, but it's perfect for attracting the scythe beetle... Hey, you guys, what are you waiting for? Quickly grab some chairs as weapons! The scythe beetle's shell isn't hard, and its leg joints and eyes are weak points. Also, its wings are very sensitive; if they get hurt, it can't fly!"

Just as Li Jiayu finished speaking, a scythe beetle was already buzzing and staring at him from about twenty meters outside the window, its blood-red compound eyes glowing—clearly, it had locked onto Li Jiayu!

"Ah, it's coming, it's charging over!"

The five boys and Sun Weiwei, who had decided to fight, felt a surge of panic. Although they had made up their minds, facing the scythe beetle was still terrifying, making their legs tremble. But the five boys quickly reacted, grabbing the nearest chairs as weapons.

"Whoosh"

The scythe beetle flapped its wings, like a swift bird or a black lightning bolt. Everyone felt a flash before their eyes as the scythe beetle rushed to the window!

"Crash"

In an instant, the hard window glass shattered like paper, turning into small fragments that scattered on the ground!

"Ugh... so fast. This body hasn't been trained or enhanced, and the nerve reflexes are terribly slow... but fortunately, I have 'dynamic vision,' otherwise, I wouldn't be able to resist..."

Li Jiayu's thoughts raced, and his vision suddenly slowed down. To him, the scythe beetle's speed was halved!

(My mental power is very weak... I can only maintain 'dynamic vision' for half a second... but that's enough!)

As he thought, the scythe beetle lunged straight at Li Jiayu, its compound eyes fixed on Li Jiayu's head, hissing. The oncoming stench made Li Jiayu's hair stand on end!

"Ha!"

Li Jiayu spun his left foot, sidestepped, and then moved his hand. The fire axe, gleaming with a cold light, shot out like a brilliant meteor, fiercely meeting the ferocious scythe beetle!