Chapter 165: Chapter 163: Micro Illusion Recon Unit

To guard against the new chairperson’s maneuvers, Lin Jun diverted some attention to strengthen surveillance at the entrance of the Underground City.

However, the calm of several days made Lin Jun suspect if they really just wanted to taste what Lighting Puki was like?

What Lin Jun did not notice was an ordinary adventurer passing by the fifth floor, opening a small package and releasing some unremarkable flying insects.

…

These days, it was natural that Lin Jun could not just stare at the entrance.

[High-Temperature Drilling] was indeed effective. In just a few days, the fungal mycelium network system had achieved remarkable results.

Aside from the steps that were reinforced by some array native to the Underground City and could not be excavated, other areas, be they rock, brick, or soil, could be easily tunnelled through.

They have the most underground networks on the fifth and sixth floors.

The Knight led the main body within using [Rolling Charge], making it impossible for anyone to catch up, unless the entire tier was lifted, Lin Jun was safe.

Unless… the other side was also skilled at digging…

Xiao Hai stared at a round, newly drilled hole on the ground that hadn’t had time to be covered with hyphae.

Earlier she saw a Puki poke its mushroom cap through it and then retreated back in.

In [Magic Perception], she could sense that delicious Puki moving underground.

In fact, she recently sensed many little things full of magic underground, she didn’t expect them all to be Puki!

She must have a taste!

Xiao Hai tried to drill into the hole but only managed to fit her head in, the Puki-specific tunnel was too small for her.

Fortunately, she had [Sharpness Level 9] claws!

Like a mole, Xiao Hai used her claws to widen the entrance and squeezed in.

Because she merely dug through the dirt blocking the way without reinforcing the tunnel, everywhere Xiao Hai passed, the network collapsed.

Chasing after the Drilling Puki all the way down, just as she was about to catch up, Xiao Hai suddenly stopped.

Because in her perception, a larger, more enticing magic power mass appeared, dazzling beyond measure!

Gurgle—

Swallowing a mouthful of saliva, Xiao Hai’s body involuntarily clawed in that direction, tunneling through the Mushroom Forest’s underground into the Swamp.

Typically, Xiao Hai detested the swamp’s unpleasant smell and never came over, but today, drawn by the magic, all discomfort was suppressed.

Halfway through, a voice from the fungal network called out, but Xiao Hai’s attention was too scattered to engage in conversation.

Finally, Xiao Hai found a ball woven from mycelium in the swamp, and after tearing through the mycelium and drilling her head in, Xiao Hai saw her familiar Knight…

Knight Puki had become more enticing than before, but she still remembered how formidable Knight Puki was, knocking her unconscious last time. (Some memory disarray post-blackout for the certain black one)

So Xiao Hai did not pounce in haste, she just edged closer, mouth pursed, wanting to see if the Knight would allow her to eat a foot…

Faced with Xiao Hai, whose eyes glowed and drool dripped as she approached, the Knight extended a foot, nudging her head aside, while fungal tendrils directly fed magic into Xiao Hai’s mouth like feeding a baby.

Usually, Xiao Hai didn’t like replenishing magic through a fungal mat since it didn’t satiate her hunger.

But when magic power reaches a certain level, it’s a different story.

Sun Knight direct charge!

Aside from magic power, there were also Hallucinogenic Spores.

The high concentration of magic quickly made Xiao Hai “full,” after which she appeared quite muddled, ignoring the fact that her body still lay in the swamp, she fell asleep right there.

Several Pukis dragged this troublemaker away, and Lin Jun personally repaired the torn fungal ball to prevent more swamp water from leaking in.

Before Xiao Hai arrived, Lin Jun had already withdrawn the main body into the Knight’s body; he didn’t dare directly face Xiao Hai, if this fool lost control and took a bite, it would be a big problem.

Because the Knight was deep at the swamp’s bottom, Xiao Hai usually couldn’t sense it during her surface activities, it was unexpected today that she followed the Drilling Puki, approaching the perception range…

Maybe it’s time to move, otherwise, if Xiao Hai keeps coming by every few days, it’ll be quite bothersome.

This incident also reminded Lin Jun that besides the fungal mycelium networks for Puki, perhaps some underground tunnels accommodating people should also be excavated.

Xiao Hai might not need them, but leaving them for Norris, Dylan, and Little Pig for emergencies is acceptable.

…

While repairing the fungal ball, a little insect crawling in through the hole caught Lin Jun’s attention.

Many insects live in the swamp, having no effect on the Pukis, so Lin Jun wouldn’t specifically manage them, but this one was different.

Under [Magic Perception], it turned out to be a micro magic point!

Reconnaissance insect?

In an instant, Lin Jun guessed the purpose of this thing.

The Knight’s blade whip flicked, slicing it in half, and the insect’s corpse blurred for a moment before disappearing into thin air.

Indeed, there was a problem!

Earlier, Lin Jun hadn’t noticed these special insects, although the insects’ magic power was indeed inconspicuous, it wasn’t imperceptible.

The catch was, prior experience hadn’t led Lin Jun’s thoughts in that direction, never having encountered someone using insects for reconnaissance before.

Once Lin Jun took notice, based on its features, in less than two seconds, she swept out all the reconnaissance flying insects still lingering on the fifth floor.

Bat Pukis descended from the ceiling, commencing the hunt for these insects.

They didn’t even need to self-destruct; the Pukis clamped their legs to easily crush these Illusion Worms, eliminating them in less than ten minutes.

This familiar technique… was it that Illusionist?

Given the situation now, Lin Jun had already prepared for discovery.

Of course, this pertained to the Knight being found by the other side!

Not to mention the main body is currently stowed inside the Knight, even if it wasn’t, intruders could only see a blinding solar-powered Knight and a utterly unremarkable Green Mushroom, which even had little magic inside, with a few similar Green Mushrooms nearby for added confusion.

Unless the other party could pull up a panel for inspection, they’d surely assume the Knight was the significant role!

Ultimately, it still boils down to Lin Jun not anticipating the opposing side’s array of peculiar tricks.

First, reconnaissance, what comes next?

Decapitation strike?

The new chairperson indeed renders things restless right from the start, this is mushroom unease!

Looks like it’s time to start creating a Knight No. 2…

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At the Adventurer’s Guild.

Solalin and others gathered around Edin, silently waiting.

Meanwhile, Edin kept his eyes shut, clutching a processed Demon Crystal, brows tightly furrowed.

Controlling over ten insects at once, even for a mage specializing in the Spiritual Series like him, was challenging.

“Crack”

In that moment, the sound of a Demon Crystal cracking startled the crowd, Edin’s expression changed, yet he didn’t open his eyes.

With time, the cracks on the Demon Crystal multiplied, and Edin’s complexion darkened progressively.

Finally, with a final mournful cry, the Demon Crystal in Edin’s hand shattered into dust, and he abruptly opened his eyes, unceremoniously retching on the spot.

Transforming into a flying insect and repeatedly being crushed over a dozen times churned Edin’s stomach violently.

Shi Wu averted his gaze, quietly stepping back two paces.

Solalin and Fa’er merely waited silently for Edin to recover, while Lillian brought a glass of water.

Accepting the water, rinsing his mouth, Edin looked at Fa’er, excitedly said:

“Found it! Didn’t find the mage behind it, but discovered the Puki’s King Worm! That powerful aura and hiding spot, it’s unmistakable, it has to be Puki’s king! But the bad news is… it also discovered my insects…”

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