Adventurer, did you revive today by watching the ads too?

Seeing the greedy expressions on their faces, Miss Jin nodded and said.

"That's right, that's how much money you make. By the way, if you take this stuff out and process it into clothing, it can sell for at least two thousand Sola in a shop... But don't be too greedy. Sometimes it's important to stop in time. Otherwise, if other monsters smell the scent and come over, it won't be a question of whether you make a fortune, but whether you can keep your life."

"I've decided. If I encounter other monsters in the future, I'll give it a try too," Tia said.

"It's fine if we have no choice but to fight, but don't forget we mainly came here to find Ghost Grass."

"How much is a mutated spider worth?" Hua Zhen asked curiously.

"Uh...it seems like not many people have discovered the mutated form of the Demon Spider, so I'm not too sure," Jin Jin said. "But if we really find the mutated Demon Spider, we'll be rich. I heard that it's about the same size as a regular spider, poses no threat at all, and strange things happen after it bites you."

"A strange phenomenon?" Hua Zhen asked.

"Can an ass spray silk?" Tia asked. "Then I'll admit his steel door is very powerful."

"I don't know much about the specifics either. I haven't paid much attention to this kind of thing since I stopped planning to come to the underground labyrinth. In the end, I'm not a proper adventurer, so there's not much I can say," Miss Jin shook her head. "To put it bluntly, it's the same as you can't expect to discuss any amazing astronomical knowledge with a virgin."

Tia nodded: "You're quite honest, but you don't really need to specifically say that you're a virgin. There are no other men here, so even if you wanted to seduce Hua Zhen, it wouldn't work. That guy has a very strange fetish; he likes to describe Karula as a mature woman."

"You fucking can't understand human language, huh? Fine, fine, I'll fucking kill you right now!"

"Kalula is like that, you know. Women get old after 1. Are you two old ladies objecting because you want to look young?" Hua Zhen muttered.

Because her voice was soft, Hua Zhen's words were not heard by the two of them.

"I remember now... If I had to put it into words, there's this strange guy in a red and blue bodysuit who often shoots spider webs and wanders around. Wouldn't you call that a weird phenomenon?"

"Holy crap, what a failure!" Hua Zhen exclaimed in surprise.

"You've seen him?" Jin Jin looked at Hua Zhen. "I've never seen that kind of weirdo in person, otherwise I would definitely have captured him and studied him properly."

"I've never seen it in real life..."

Hua Zhen's sleeve was tugged again.

The force was so great that everyone present heard the sound of fabric tearing slightly.

Looking down, I saw that Karula's expression was already a bit tense.

"I'm hungry... I need food..."

……

……

Karula ate the Darou brand energy bar that Hua Zhen fed her, revealing a satisfied and happy expression.

The little one's expression makes one feel that if she had been given a few more minutes, she would probably think that everything she learned last night was wrong and choose to clear her mind.

The group continued forward, keeping an eye out for any signs of "ghost grass" in their surroundings.

"Since you're so strong, Miss Jin, why don't you take some time to make money in the underground labyrinth?" Hua Zhen asked. "And it seems like Miss Mango's living conditions aren't very good either."

"For us necromancers, where do we find the time to make so much money?" Jin Jin sighed and shook her head. "Besides, killing monsters isn't anything special; the real skill is bringing the spoils out. The underground labyrinth is a huge ecosystem where monsters kill and eat each other. Do you think the magical aura and blood smell emanating from the monsters you kill and take away will attract other monsters?"

"No wonder adventurers always travel in groups..." Tiague was starting to understand now.

The more monsters you kill, the more likely you are to attract other monsters.

If they don't evacuate in time, they will be trapped and killed by more and more monsters.

However, it's different if it's a small team operation. Not only will their speed not be slowed down, but they also have extra combat power to deal with potential dangers.

But... I'm probably fine on my own, right?

With my ability to stop time, I, Bentia, can probably break through the encirclement with just a little bit of careful manipulation, right?

"Even so, experienced adventurer groups don't indiscriminately kill monsters," Miss Jin Jin said. "From my observation, strong adventurer groups or teams will selectively descend to levels they are confident they can handle, then obtain as many valuable resources or monster materials as possible, and then quickly return."

Hua Zhen remained silent, pondering her future plans.

As expected... it's still better to make money in the underground labyrinth, right?

If you're lucky, you might earn in a day what a migrant worker earns in a month.

Damn it, no wonder there are so many people shopping at Round Corner Street every day!

If I were as rich as those bastards, I'd go and patronize the succubus lady too!

"However, you should try to avoid coming to the underground labyrinth unless absolutely necessary," Miss Jin Jin added.

"Why?" Tia Ge and Hua Zhen were taken aback, and asked almost in unison.

What's going on?

You were just describing how lucrative the underground labyrinth was, and now you're getting all excited about making money here. Why are you suddenly barring us from coming?

Isn't this behavior just like that of stupid netizens who post half of a lewd picture online without revealing its source?

"Why are you looking at me? It's because of the Eye of Curse, of course. It identifies objects based on their souls, which means it can easily target unlucky people it has cursed before."

Miss Jin patiently explained a little.

"The underground labyrinth is a special place where ordinary shielding magic is basically useless. If we successfully deceive it this time, but it turns out that the same person's soul is in two different places, even a fool would know that he has been tricked."

"How could this happen..." Tia cried, clutching her heart, "My money..."

"Actually, it's not so bad," Miss Jin Jin smiled mischievously. "What if the Eye of Curse casts some other kind of curse on you next time? Wouldn't you two be doomed?"

"Being broke means you're truly finished," Hua Zhen said.

"Don't look at me like that, I'm just giving you a suggestion. I have no objection if you want to come down."

"Forget it, we'll think about that later," Tiague seemed to have made up her mind. "Otherwise, I'd be just like a virgin who doesn't have a girlfriend but spends all his time thinking about 48 different techniques. I, Tiague, can't become that kind of shameful guy... Anyway, let's focus all our attention on that 'Ghost Grass' for now!"

"Didn't you read the book last night?" Hua Zhen asked. "What did it say?"

"The Ghost Grass is a magical plant that likes to grow on the 20th floor and below of underground labyrinths. It prefers a cool and damp environment, so it should be found in places like small ponds. Are there any springs or ponds in this area?" Tia asked.

"Yes, there is, but don't even think about it," Jin Jin glanced at Tia Ge. "You're probably looking at books related to alchemy materials. Ghost Grass was listed as a contraband by Farlans a long time ago, and they also sent a group of adventurers to destroy the locations where Ghost Grass was concentrated."

"Then they can just grow back, right?"

"Idiot," Hua Zhen said, "it's the location that's being destroyed, not just the magical plant itself."

"That's right," Miss Jin nodded. "Simply put, the alchemists have concocted a very potent pesticide called 'Kiki', specifically targeting magical plants. Just a few applications and that soil won't grow any more magical plants for decades to come. However, because it's so effective, it's also been used in fields, and those annoying weeds hardly grow anymore. The cornfield of the old farmer who used to take care of me is thriving!"

"Then, what do we do?" Tia was a little panicked. "What's with this 'kiki' pesticide? Is it really necessary to make the underground labyrinth so bare? It's not like the White Tiger Futuan is pretty and delicious. I suddenly feel that the existence of the Black Forest is quite necessary, what should we do?"

"Ugh—!"

It seemed that one of Tia's keywords had touched a nerve with Hua Zhen. He covered his eyes and groaned in pain, "No, don't say that word... My head... feels like it's recalling something terrible!"

"Sigh, you've had a tough time, brother." Tia patted Hua Zhen on the shoulder. "A place overgrown with weeds must be really unpleasant, right? Actually, you missed a chance to heal your soul back at the inn."

Miss Jin looked at Tia and Hua Zhen with disdain, not understanding what the two were up to.

If it were an elementary or middle school boy, he would probably do something like "Ah, I've been betrayed by the world" or "The dark flames are stirring within me."

But Hua Zhen didn't seem to be acting; it was as if he had actually seen something terrifying that triggered his PTSD.

"It seems we have no choice but to find another way," Miss Jin sighed. "Although we don't want to do this futile work, there's no other way. There aren't many undeveloped areas on the 20th floor, so we can only walk along the way and explore further down."

It took about half a day.

The group arrived at the entrance to the 21st floor, which was a huge natural tunnel.

After passing through here, you'll reach the 21st floor.

Along the way, Hua Zhen and the others did not encounter many monsters. Even the few that did appear were easily dealt with by Miss Jin Jin and Tia Ge.

Just as Miss Jin Jin said, the vanguard of the Great Expedition will kill most of the monsters on the main road. Although Hua Zhen and the others are taking a side road that is slightly off from the main road, the monsters are not stupid. When they encounter this situation, they will undoubtedly hide for a certain period of time.

Ultimately, this isn't a game.

Monsters will not recklessly attack every player they see according to pre-designed underlying code.

The underground labyrinth is a huge ecosystem.

Even if they don't eat people, there are other monsters weaker than themselves that they can eat.

There have even been instances where monsters of different races have teamed up to hunt adventurers.

Karula had no intention of making a move, for a simple reason: she wasn't hungry.

Unless given orders, she will maintain an attitude similar to that of a picnic in the countryside, as long as she or Shiva are not threatened.

Because she didn't understand Hua Zhen and the others' behavior; she was just "following" them.

As for her feelings and attitudes towards Hua Zhen and Tia Ge, only when the two of them truly face a life-or-death crisis will we be able to find out.

Another tricky thing is that the little one can't understand what he's saying yet. Otherwise, Hua Zhen thinks that if he could lure her into doing chores with the Da Rou stick, his adventurer career would be much easier.

The group set up camp nearby.

The correct approach would have been to walk back a short distance to a flat area away from the stream to rest. Places like the entrance are not so much dangerous because of the monsters, but rather because passing adventurers should be more cautious.

If we're not careful, our luggage will disappear without a trace. What will we eat then?

Monster meat is edible, but there are different kinds.

Some monster meat can make people energetic.

Some of them can make you feel hot all over and want to party on the spot.

Some monsters have highly poisonous flesh, but that's considered good. The poison in some monsters isn't fatal, but it's extremely torturous. For example, eating the flesh of a demon spider will cause diarrhea, which will constantly and uncontrollably occur. Adventurers have to endure the pain of diarrhea while crawling back, and at the same time, they have to guard against monsters attracted by the smell of diarrhea.

Perhaps in the end, while suffering from diarrhea, it will be caught up and devoured by monsters.

It feels terrible to think about it.

However, Miss Jin Jin said she would be responsible for setting up a magic array for defense, so Hua Zhen and Tia Ge agreed to camp here so that they could rest and continue searching for the Ghost Grass as soon as possible.

They lit a fire and laid out sleeping mats.

Roast pork jerky and bread cubes over a fire.

With a Da Rou energy bar added on top, this became everyone's dinner.

After an unknown amount of time, Hua Zhen groggily woke up.

The fire crackled and popped.

Apart from the sound of the stream in the distance, all was quiet.

Tia and Miss Jin are sleeping.

Miss Jin Jin's sleeping posture is fairly upright, but Tia Ge's is not so good. She's sleeping soundly on her stomach, I wonder if her chest is hurting from being pressed down...

And Carura...

Hua Zhen was immediately jolted awake.

He saw Karula and Shiva lying on Tiague's side, engaging in the act of sniffing the buttocks of the girl whose time had stopped!

Holy crap, is this the prelude to pulling out the knife?!

Tia, you're so shameful! You, who have the ability to stop time, are the one who can do whatever you want, but now you're being subjected to disgraceful acts by this mature woman!

But something's not right, something doesn't feel right.

Hua Zhen calmed down a little.

Normally, sniffing someone's buttocks could also be a way for animals to greet each other.

After all, don't you see, the little dogs at the edge of the village often do this?

Karula, that little female dog, is really naughty.

But if she can speak, she should be able to greet people normally, right?

In short, the first thing to do after the curse is lifted is to make Karula human again.

After all, her and Shiva's behavior of sniffing around on those two fleshy petals was too bizarre and completely inhuman.

Although Karula did not exhibit any aggressive behavior, Hua Zhen still stopped her.

Karula wasn't angry. She sat on the sleeping mat like a puppy, raising her hind legs high to the back of her neck and sticking out her little head to lick the inside of her thighs.

Oh my god... Is that mature woman doing yoga?

Yoga is great, I should practice more of it.

It's a truly breathtaking scene.

Hua Zhen checked the ropes binding her and looked at the pocket watch she had bought from a street stall.

It is 2 a.m.

In other words, once Tia wakes up, the rope will need to be adjusted and shortened by another three meters.

Currently, the distance the three can move freely is only 15 meters.

That is, the height of a five-story building.

Before, I could go to the hotel's first floor to buy a boxed lunch, but now that's completely impossible.

We need to find the Ghost Grass as soon as possible.

Just as Hua Zhen was thinking this, Karula, who had finished cleaning herself, walked to the side. Seeing that the distance was getting farther and farther away and that she was about to reach the limit of the rope, Hua Zhen quickly grabbed the rope.

Karula glanced at Huazhen, then got down on all fours next to a broken stone pillar and raised one leg.

Hua Zhen was taken aback.

What is she going to do?

This pose... why does it look so familiar?

Hua Zhen only showed a look of horror when Shiva next to Karula also made the same gesture.

Holy crap, isn't that like a dog peeing on a tree stump?!

Karula, what the hell are you doing?!