A rhythmic and unique sound emanated from the warlock's mouth. Titus and the others watched in awe as the centipede sprouted a pair of translucent wings and flew towards them. They couldn't help but feel a sense of impending danger. This creature seemed formidable. They wondered if the jade pendant Simone had given them would be effective. Although they wanted to flee, they knew it would be futile. They could only stand there, pale with fear, and curse Melinda once again. Suddenly, a burst of fire flew over from nearby, capturing everyone's attention. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was a burning talisman. The talisman struck the small centipede in mid-air, causing it to scream and plummet from the sky.This shocked the warlock. This poisonous insect was cultivated by the master using his own blood and possessed strength comparable to an Innate State complete unity mystical arts practitioner. Yet it was defeated by a talisman? The warlock panicked and was about to approach for a closer look. However, a red light flashed across the ground, causing the small centipede to vanish. No one knew what the red light was or how the centipede disappeared. Their gaze followed the red light and landed on Simone, emerging from the darkness. The red light entered the bag she carried on her back. Except for Simone, no one else saw the snake due to its speed. The red light was actually a small snake, and it held the small centipede in its mouth. It burrowed into Simone's backpack, opening its mouth to slowly consume the centipede. The centipede was severely injured by Simone's talisman and had its vitality drained by the warlock's blessing. Thus, the snake easily overpowered it. No matter how the centipede struggled, it eventually became the snake's meal. The snake discovered that this creature tasted better than stones and was quite nourishing. Although the other critters on the ground didn't taste as delicious as the centipede, the snake still wanted to eat them. I'll ask Mom to give them to me. Meanwhile, everyone's attention turned to Simone. Zac and the others felt relieved. "Simone." Fortunately, Simone was unharmed. With concern, they warned her, "Simone, this warlock is after you. Be cautious!" The scoundrels finally let go of their worries upon seeing Simone. Despite Simone's sharp tongue and ruthless nature, she was dependable and provided them with a sense of security. With her presence, they should be safe, or so they thought. After all, the centipede appeared formidable, yet Simone easily dispatched it with her talisman. The warlock narrowed his eyes upon seeing Simone. "How are you so powerful?" Didn't they say Simone had only recently reached the innate level? Previously, in the ancient city, Simone defeated those who intercepted her. He realized she possessed considerable strength, and he might not have the upper hand against her. Thus, he refrained from immediately attacking. However, the person behind him informed him that Simone relied solely on the artifacts given to her by her master, which accounted for her formidable abilities. If only he could borrow something valuable from his own master to deal with Simone, dealing with Simone would be a breeze. To be safe, this time, he not only brought the worms he had nurtured for many years but also borrowed this powerful little centipede from his master. Who would have thought that Simone would swiftly defeat the worms raised by his master? What startled him even more was his inability to sense the presence of the little centipede. It likely meant that the little centipede was dead. This was too terrifying. How did Simone do it? Besides panic, his initial thought was that he had been deceived. That person had tricked him. Simone raised an eyebrow at the warlock. "The person who sent you probably didn't intend for you to return alive. So, he didn't tell you my true strength." In reality, even the person behind her was unaware of her current strength. However, her strength surpassed that of the warlock, and the person behind her must be aware of that. Simone also surmised that the ancient being behind him probably intended to use her as a pawn. Let this warlock deal with her, and then she would defeat or even get rid of the warlock.Naturally, she would offend the master of this warlock, the great warlock behind him. If his direct disciple were killed, the great warlock would undoubtedly seek revenge against her. Based on her previous strength, she wouldn't stand a chance against the great warlock. The person behind her likely believed it would be effortless to eliminate a troublemaker like her. Even now, with her current strength, the great warlock would still be a hassle, though she wasn't scared of him. She might get injured, though. However, having seen through the calculations of the person behind her, she wouldn't follow their plans. That was why she deliberately pointed it out to this warlock.This warlock wasn't foolish, either. With a quick thought, he comprehended the calculations of the person behind him. His face turned extremely gloomy. He truly didn't expect that after cooperating so many times, they would use his life to plot against Simone. With Simone's strength, even if his master sought revenge, it would be troublesome. "Melinda paid me to deal with you. I'm merely doing someone a favor," the warlock reluctantly admitted. Simone sneered, "This isn't Wocron, where you can come and go as you please." She pointed at the three scoundrels. "If it weren't for me, they would have perished at your hands." These words changed the expressions of the three men. Indeed, the feeling they had just experienced was accurate. That centipede was highly dangerous. The warlock awkwardly stated, "They aren't dead yet. You killed the insects carefully raised by my master, so we're even now, right?" He didn't know how to explain this when he returned to his master. Furthermore, he hadn't bowed his head to anyone in a long time. If an opportunity arises in the future, he will undoubtedly seek revenge against Simone. Simone coldly regarded him. "Do you think a repulsive bug is equal to three human lives?"