Mushroom Lord in the Underground City-Chapter 250 - 242: Universal Language MAX

Spoke some bizarre words!

Experiencing firsthand why both heroes and villains love to ramble on with declarations when victory is assured—mouthing off a bit really feels good!

Not a wasted effort to have created a speaking Puki!

It’s a pity it’s just some small fry; my years of accumulated victory declarations are eager to be recited to all the heroes!

[Triggering the Seven Sins of Greed]

[Human Universal Language: Level 9→Level 10]

[Blunt Weapon Mastery: Level 4→Level 5]

[Bow and Crossbow Mastery: Level 6→Level 7]

...

The flesh of the bandits was quickly decomposed and absorbed, while the remaining bones and torn leather armor and weapons were swallowed by some acid Pukis, emitting slight corrosion sounds.

Before long, except for a few new earthen pits, no trace of the seven bandits could be found in the area.

Universal Language has maxed out, but unfortunately, it doesn’t mean much.

At Level 9, there was no obstacle to communication, maybe just some obscure terms that weren’t understood. Now reaching the top level, its symbolic significance far exceeds practical change, leaving a feeling of unfulfilled achievement.

But, ultimately, it is a good thing!

After retrieving the Pukis one by one, Lin Jun told Dylan to return to the Underground City on his own.

Dylan saw the drastically changed Dumb Wind Town and saw people everywhere searching for mushrooms nearby.

Since the Post House in Dumb Wind Town now had no one left, Dylan could only trade his chestnut horse to a group of adventurers and then entered the Underground City alone.

An adventurer who had just completed a transaction with Dylan watched his back as he decisively walked into the entrance, couldn’t help but click his tongue, shaking his head, and muttered to his companion: "Tsk, there are really those who aren’t afraid to die, charging in now..."

Dylan proceeded along the unfamiliar yet familiar passage, his eyes scanning the terrifying rifts visible everywhere, feeling a chill down his spine.

But since the boss had clearly guaranteed safety, he chose to believe.

Indeed, upon entering the second layer, those unsettling rifts reduced by more than half, and further down, they almost entirely disappeared, letting Dylan breathe a sigh of relief and walk more briskly.

All the way downward, Lin Jun narrated in detail the changes in the Underground City within his mind, and most pleasantly surprising was the increase of "Half Mushroom People"!

When Old Di left, it was just Xiao Hai living with him in the Mushroom Forest, now the people were many!

Littlle Pig and Norris, besides the Demon Race and Cave Dwellers.

Dylan was also sincerely happy for the Mushroom Garden’s expansion!

This feeling of "no longer being alone" felt great; he was almost eager to meet these new companions he had never met before.

Upon reaching the fifth layer, Dylan instinctively walked toward the corner where he once built his Mushroom House, only to find it unrecognizable over time.

His little nest was gone, replaced by a rough stone tablet standing there alone.

On the surface of the stone tablet, a few lines were engraved in Universal Language, prominently lacking carving skills, crookedly:

[Here rests a fellow traveler on the path of mushrooms, a follower sworn by mycelium]

[You witnessed the initial bonfire, fell before the unfulfilled dawn]

[Rest in peace, my friend]

Dylan’s heart sank suddenly.

Could it be... someone had sacrificed?!

Dylan thought for a moment, indeed.

Although the boss always spoke highly of the present Mushroom Garden, the process must not have been smooth; the boss simply chose not to mention those pains.

The joy in his heart quietly faded away, and a heavy sorrow spread through him.

This companion who had never been met yet already long rested here... at least, let me know your name.

Dylan squatted down, respectfully and carefully brushing away the dirt and moss at the bottom of the stone tablet with his hand, revealing a deeper inscription:

[Dylan Slick rests here]

"..."

"Boss, may I ask a question," he paused for a moment, "how did I die?"

"Ah?" On the other end, Lin Jun’s consciousness was enthusiastically painting a bright future for the Fat Worm farm, but the sound came to an abrupt halt...

...

Several Pukis clumsily moved away the obstructing stone tablet, and an excavation Puki, which had been waiting, immediately swung its mushroom cap twice with a "bang bang" and shattered it into pieces.

The whole process flowed smoothly; everyone tacitly agreed not to mention it again, as if the stone engraved with "Dylan rests" had never existed.

All the way to the sixth layer, Dylan was given the experience of being carried through, heading towards the Stone Castle Rift.

Until Dylan was shivering with cold, with snot even starting to freeze into small ice crystals, Lin Jun realized this guy did not have enough cold resistance.

Thinking it over, Lin Jun simply called all three out, considering everyone had been quite idle lately.

Just two minutes later, Louisa’s figure was the first to step out elegantly.

Immediately afterward, Norris also cautiously slipped out.

The most hesitant was Xiao Hai, who only reluctantly came out, holding her big tail in a very awkward posture, having been repeatedly assured by Lin Jun that the Pukis would watch the house for her.

Ever since her tail was once broken, Xiao Hai has treasured her tail; it wasn’t safe to keep it behind her outside, it had to be held in front.

Moreover, because she held her tail, she could only walk in a half-squat manner, which seemed exhausting to Lin Jun.

Upon seeing Dylan after a long time, Xiao Hai curiously tilted her head, came closer, sniffed carefully, and finally confirmed the old acquaintance by scent.

She extended the tip of the tail she had been holding in her arms to Dylan, allowing him to lightly touch it as a greeting.

Louisa stepped forward, her crimson eyes carrying a trace of friendliness after examination, the corners of her lips slightly raised, revealing a bit of sharp white fang, she extended her hand to Dylan: "Louisa, Diamond Tier Vampire. Serving the boss together, please take care of me in the future."

Her handshake was firm and steady, her attitude calm, showing no slightest disdain despite Dylan’s aged appearance and faint magical waves—she respected anyone the boss considered important.

Although Lin Jun had given a heads-up, Dylan still felt a surreal sense of disbelief at such a friendly handshake from a Diamond Tier Vampire over two meters tall radiating immense pressure. He subconsciously praised, "You... your Universal Language is really fluent..."

"Just a professional requirement; I used to do some intelligence work," Louisa replied indifferently.

Dylan nodded, recalling Keroro, indeed, their Universal Language was quite proficient.

At this point, Norris also hurried forward, extending his right hand that was covered in fine scales and meticulously manicured nails, standing as straight as possible: "My name is Norris! Glad to meet the senior! Please take care of me in the future!"

Dylan shook the hand bearing inhuman traits, feeling the cool texture of the scales, observing Norris’s earnest attempt to appear friendly, sincerely complimented again: "Your Universal Language is really good too!"

Upon release, Norris seemed stricken, instantly deflated, collapsed on the ground almost crying.

It was only then that Dylan remembered, according to the boss’s description, Norris was human, but... seeing Norris covered in scales and claws, was this still human?!

He recalled Lin Jun’s offhand comment about adding extra arms and legs as a "joke" to himself and couldn’t help but shiver...

It was Lin Jun who comforted Norris, promising to upgrade him with [Mimicry Level 7] afterward, helping Dylan out of his embarrassment.

"By the way, boss, I brought back your fruits!" Finally remembering the main business, Dylan took out a few red fruits covered in grooves from his backpack.