Deep in the Living

Chapter 524 Inherited Misfortune
[Dungeon]

Roddy had heard this concept more than once.

Currently, the maximum depth reached by both monsters transformed by corners and humans exploring on their own is only the middle layer.

One of the main reasons is the [distribution pathway].

In the corners and above, there are very clear pathways leading deep into the area, and the barriers between them are not too strict, allowing many monsters to easily and quickly traverse them.
For example, characters like Hua Yuan and Xiaochou.

However, it becomes difficult to continue downwards, as there is no way to go further down, and all spatial and movement methods are rendered ineffective.

The only known way to penetrate deeper into the dungeons is through what are called "dungeons".

Rumor has it that exploring dungeons is extremely risky, and the maturity of pituitary plants is the minimum requirement for exploring dungeons, so Roddy himself knows very little about them.

Having arrived at Li Beite's home, I never expected to come into contact with this thing. No wonder this family can occupy such a vast amount of land.

Although Roddy had many questions he wanted to ask, he was currently hunting and the limitations imposed by the sound disaster forced him to suppress his curiosity for the time being.

Time flies by quickly.

Before we knew it, it was already past 3 a.m.

Along the way, they had already experienced several different types of hunts, all of which were handled by Roddy alone.

Currently, Roddy is in a "suppressed" state, with a brown bear much larger than him pinning him down.

The bear's belly had eight different human heads growing out of it.
Three of them can block the effect of the Mind Slash through meditation.
Four more heads sprouted several muscular arms from their mouths, suppressing Roddy's body.

The last head in the center tore out exaggerated fangs and gnawed at Roddy's flesh, easily crushing even hell metal.

The immense force pressed Roddy down so hard that he couldn't move.

Another major reason is the "sound disaster." Although Roddy can escape his predicament by being portrayed in a movie or as a demon from hell, both of these methods generate considerable noise.

While the "ring" could easily break the deadlock, Roddy couldn't expose it in public, otherwise it would cause more trouble.

Looking at the abdomen that was being bitten open one by one
Just as Roddy was preparing to risk trying one of the stances, hoping to break the deadlock using the "low-power form".

Strange things are happening.

The bear's head on its belly began to twitch, and then its facial features began to malfunction, even its teeth began to scatter haphazardly, it foamed at the mouth, and collapsed with a thud.

Roddy managed to roll aside before he fell.

The woman, who hadn't made a move until now, placed her palm on the bear's back and easily wiped it clean. She then put the entire corpse into the large black bag she was carrying.

I originally came to the back mountain to buy some ingredients, but I ended up filling a big bag. The quantity is more than enough, and I don't even need to come back tomorrow night.

Looking at Luo Di, who was kneeling on the ground, his breathing was perfectly steady and he remained completely silent throughout,

The lady of the house had already affirmed it, acknowledging it as her son's first friend.

“There’s no need to take the risk of making noise. You’ve done a great job. You adapted quickly on your first visit to the back mountain and were completely unaffected by fear… I also have a feeling that you really enjoy this kind of hunting.”

Roddy sighed, "The sound restrictions are indeed a bit too great."

"That's about it for tonight~ There were quite a few more ingredients than expected, I can share some with you tomorrow as payment for tonight's work."

Just as the lady of the house was about to leave, Roddy stood still and asked, "Excuse me, how far is it from here to the dungeon entrance?"

"What... do you want to go take a look?"

"Yes~ I've only heard of it before. The dungeon seems to be the only way to get to the deeper levels. I'm a little curious."

The woman shook her finger:

"No...at least not tonight. Your hunting performance was excellent, but there are still problems. The closer we get to the entrance, the more troublesome things will become."

I can handle it, but you're likely to make it too loud.

Do not approach until you have figured out a solution to the sound. Put aside your curiosity and wait until the plant is mature or you have devised a method to approach.

And, most importantly... it's already 03:40, less than three hours until breakfast time.

I must hurry back to make breakfast for my beloved child; he can't afford to lack any nutrition!
You should go back and rest. When you wake up, you can come to me for the leftover scraps; they'll be helpful to you too.

By the way, my room is on the other side of the top floor.

"Okay, Auntie."

"Why call me 'Auntie'? I've already said it! As long as you behave to my satisfaction, you can call me 'Mom.' I'm sure my husband also lets you call him 'Father,' right?"

"Okay... Mom~ Mom."

Roddy could barely accept calling his father by his English name, but his mother's English pronunciation was almost indistinguishable from her Chinese, making it sound strange, like he'd just played a shooting game. "Good boy!"

Anyone who was on good terms with Liberty was inexplicably pleasing to the eye in the lady of the house.

On the return trip, Luo Di also took the opportunity to ask:

"Mom~ It seems that only the heads of the monsters or humans who died during the exploration of the dungeon were kept, and then the dungeon made them into corresponding 'inferior items' based on the entrance environment."

Their pituitary glands have completely ruptured under the influence of fear, developing into a chaotic state... If such pituitary glands were ingested, wouldn't it affect our own stability?

"Of course it will have an impact, but its rich nutrition is something that other individuals in the middle layer do not have."

If you can overcome the negative effects, this is the best supplement for your plants before they mature, allowing new shoots to grow steadily and the roots to become more stable.

Once it matures, it will need the resources from the dungeon to upgrade it.

"Did you and your father often go deep into the dungeon?"

"Not often, maybe occasionally... We've made very deep progress in the dungeon, and we need to take a longer break to make sure everything is correct before we consider moving on."

Of course, it's mainly to take care of my precious son! Nothing in this world is more important than him.

Luo Di seized the opportunity and quickly asked, "Li Beite must not have been conceived through ordinary means, right? You and your father must have paid a heavy price."

The hostess didn't seem to shy away from the topic at all, and even seemed somewhat proud:
"No... it's just an ordinary childbirth."

My life form is very special, and his father is one of the most special ones among the monsters in the Sumikko Gurashi, thanks to the "genetic disease" that his father's family has inherited.

We initially considered using special birthing methods, but after trying hundreds of times and seeing a room full of stillborn fetuses, we realized that the most ordinary birthing might be the most perfect birthing.

This is why Liberty is more human; he is the most perfect, without exception.

"A hereditary disease on your father's side? Does Liberty have it?"

"You're asking a lot of questions! But since Mom's in a good mood, I'll tell you secretly, this is a secret from his father's side, so don't spread it around."

My husband, Li Beite's father, is also the head of the Invisible Manor and is recognized by the corner as the "Entrance Guardian".

Even when he was still human, before he set foot on the soil influenced by the corner, he had already been affected by the anomaly.

Their family lived in London, England, and was a family cursed with misfortune.

The family has a single lineage for generations, and all members are male.

Once the birth is complete, both parents will die within a week of each other.

This misfortune will also be passed on to the only newborn offspring.

This has been the case for generations, and the misfortunes have even compounded with each generation.

My husband was the most special one; unwilling to die of misfortune, he embarked on the ferry to the United States alone.

He deliberately approached the corner, hoping to use this eeriness to ward off misfortune.

He had captured fake humans during his human days for research, but he had been unable to make any progress.

He himself gradually changed during this process, becoming a pseudo-human... Coincidentally, with the formation of the pituitary system, his misfortune became more prominent and could even be transmitted to the surrounding areas.

This unusual situation allowed him to easily be promoted to a corner position.
Although several powerful old guys had already established themselves in that corner, anyone who dared to mess with my husband would soon die unexpectedly.

I was also attracted by his charm, and we got married and started a family in the middle-class area.

As his plants grew, the effects of the curse were amplified. Instead of finding a way to eradicate it, it became his most signature ability to instill fear.

When he was confident that he could completely control this misfortune, this ultimate misfortune that had accumulated from his ancestors.

We then began trying to have children.

Through my unique life form and the unfortunate inheritance of their family, Liberty was born under the most normal human reproductive conditions.

Our only child.

The misfortune wasn't passed down; instead, it took deep root in her husband, making him different from others. So much so that his ability to move here was directly acknowledged by the corner of the story.

So, Roddy, you have to be extra careful when you're at home.

The housekeeper's warning that night wasn't because I was dangerous, but because of a rule my husband set. Anyone who breaks the rule will be affected by misfortune.

"If you didn't obey my orders tonight and jumped over the railing, but instead chose to take the stairs, I'm afraid you've already met your doom and died in the back mountain."

(End of this chapter)