Growth

[Pituitary Space]

The victims that were supporting the tree buds were no longer piled up at the bottom of the crater, but had all become "active".

A long table made of moonstone is placed at the bottom of the crater, with chairs adorned with exquisite reliefs on either side.

All the victims sat in their seats, their spines remaining connected throughout the process.

In front of each person was a large bowl containing the only food for the dinner.

A steaming, dark, thick soup.

The victims did not have the habit of using utensils and simply picked up the large bowls and started drinking.

As the black liquid poured into their bodies, their corpses gradually became bloated.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the tables, chairs, and tableware were all put back into the moon.

They are then stacked together in turn, returning to their most original shape.

The buds growing at the very top can absorb the nutrients stored in the gastrointestinal tract of these corpses.

As the master of this place, Luo Di always stood at the edge of the moon pit, silently watching all of this.

Only after everything stabilized did we re-examine the condition of this "Victim's Sprout".

"As expected, getting tree buds to grow and mature is not as simple as just providing nutrients... This is not a real plant."

Nutrient supplementation is only the foundation; other things are needed for the buds to grow and even fully mature.

Having confirmed this, Luo Di returned to reality.

The body, submerged in the pitch-black Hot Spring, opened its eyes.

Surprisingly, he didn't hear any sounds from the other side of the screen; it seemed that the sisters were all tired and asleep.

Just then,

Footsteps came from the direction of the locker room.

When Luo Di looked over, a flawless face with a beauty mark appeared, wrapped in Bath Towel, with an index finger to the lips, signaling Luo Di to be quiet.

Her jade-like feet entered the hot water, and her body sank down.

"Speak softly, and don't disturb the sisters' sleep, especially Wu Wen... otherwise she might misunderstand."

Also, don't be nervous. I'm not here to berate you; I just want to talk to you alone.

"What?"

Hua Yuan relaxed her whole body, allowing it to float on the water's surface, slowly drifting towards Luo Di.

"How did you get involved with Li Beite?"

Or rather, why is Li Beite being so friendly to you? As a spectator, it just seems weird to me. None of his previous monster companions interacted with you this amicably; they either forfeited or were completely killed by him.

Luo Di could roughly discern Hua Yuan's thoughts.

You can directly reach out and touch the other person's forehead, Memory Sharing of the final level through the contact of your tentacles.

"Pfft~ Hahaha! Cough cough cough..."

Hua Yuan laughed so hard he lost his balance, choking on the black water in his mouth and nose. He quickly sat up and slapped Luo Di.

"So that's how it is. I didn't expect there to be such an innocent guy in the corner, yearning for humanity. So, would you be willing to be friends with Special Human like you, Luo Di?"

That puts my mind at ease. Otherwise, it would be disgusting if you caught some disease outside, or if you became loose and flabby later on.

"What are you thinking about all day long, Hua Yuan?"

"I want to bend you over! Hurry up and lie down, I'm in a great mood right now!"

"Stop joking. I happen to have something I want to ask you too."

"Speaking of which, this kind of Hot Spring can only replenish the most basic nutrients for plants. What else is needed for the plants to grow and mature?"

"Nonsense! If they could mature just by soaking, there wouldn't be so many monsters venturing into those corners... Didn't the Exploration Bureau tell you how to grow?"

"I came here directly without even officially going to the Exploration Bureau."

"It's very simple. Think about the essence of why corners exist."

"Explore... deeper?"

"Isn't that right?"

The Corner is spreading and growing in our world, wanting to drag everyone in, whether human or monster. The Corner only asks them to explore its unknown and go deeper into its depths.

You are in the germination stage, and there are many ways to help the plant grow.

Let me summarize a few for you.

1. Explore the 'unexplored areas' and even some 'unknown areas' in the Corner Mid-level Zone. Although many monsters have established themselves in the middle levels, there are still many areas that have not been explored.

2. Kill monsters and directly plunder their plant nutrients. I bet you're already thinking about that clown, or even the entire "The Hateful Eight" group.

3. Trying to venture deeper into the corners, to explore the known dungeon areas... I don't recommend this. Even with the plants just matured, I wouldn't dare approach them easily. Let's talk about it later.

We'll think about the specific choice when we get back to the sorority, and see if we should deal with the clown problem first, or what.

Anyway, the sorority has daily outings planned for growth, and you can come with me then.

"OK."

During this process, Hua Yuan gently placed her head on Luo Di's shoulder.

Her pink lips brushed against her earlobe, whispering sweet nothings:

"Luo Di, since you won the championship... you are now qualified to touch me, but only this once."

The atmosphere suddenly became both heated and quiet.

Luo Di paused for a moment, then suddenly got up and left the bath.

"Squad leader, stop joking~ My plants here are already saturated, how about we go explore somewhere else? I haven't explored the rest area of True Death Game yet, it seems like there are a lot of interesting places here."

After a moment of silence, Hua Yuan's expression gradually calmed down, and he put on his signature smile.

When did you figure it out?

"I'm going to change my clothes first."

Luo Di hurried to the locker room, while the squad leader lay by the Hot Spring, watching them with a smile.

call...

Back in the locker room, Luo Di was panting heavily. He didn't actually realize that the movements, expressions, tone of voice, smell, and even the touch were all Hua Yuan's.

Luo Di had only guessed at this possibility, but he didn't expect that his deliberate test would actually lead the class monitor to discover it.

It almost turned into a major disaster.

Spinal adjustment, gray diffusion.

Luo Di forcibly suppressed his rapidly beating heart, pretended to be fine as he changed his clothes, and the class monitor soon came out as well.

She doesn't need to change clothes; any form of clothing can be disguised through skin camouflage. Currently, she's wearing a Chunyun similar to what she wore in high school.

"Class monitor, don't do that again."

"What does it matter? Didn't I tell you it doesn't matter? You'll be staying in the sorority anyway, just don't go too far."

Besides, this is how my body is. When we're alone, you can make me whatever you want me to be.

Of course, if you only like Wu Wen, then I'll leave it at that.

As the two walked through the passageway leading away from the Hot Spring, Luo Di remembered something, something he had always wanted to ask Wu Wen.

"Class monitor, you really want to win this Death Grand Gauntlet, right? Is it because you want that planter...? If so, come with me to see Mr. Question Mark tomorrow, and you can take it first."

"What? You feel a little guilty after eating me?"

You're willing to give up something so precious? Don't be silly! You've just sprouted, and the new shoots are growing very fast, so the pot is very important to you.

Also, while I personally do want to win, my goal isn't to grow potted plants.

What is that?

The squad leader pointed his index finger upwards at the white light in the corridor, "Spotlight... Those who can come to the scene of the True Death Game are all monsters with certain strength and status."

Such high-profile opportunities are very rare.

If I were to win, I could use this opportunity to introduce myself and my background to everyone. However, because of you, Luo Di, I have disobeyed orders, and the public announcement will have to be postponed.

"Guo..."

"Shh!" The class monitor put his hand to Luo Di's lips. "Don't say it out loud. I'll announce it myself next time I have the chance... And don't worry, your performance in the final stage is worth postponing the original plan."

As for eating me, we can settle that later.

Let's go! I'll take you to an arcade here, it's really fun. We have a rare day off, we should make the most of it... Come on!

The class monitor was already standing at the elevator entrance. He grabbed Luo Di's hand and pulled him inside, seemingly unaware that an eye was watching the two of them from around the corner of the corridor.