Purification Fruit

Clang—

Linsey wanders through the cave.

Whenever he passed through a section of the cave that was not very stable, a crossbeam would automatically attach to the loose ceiling, stabilizing the rickety cave ceiling.

"I never expected this!"

"Am I really going to have to work as a construction worker in a place like this?"

Linsey's tone was somewhat wistful.

But this is indeed a job he can't escape.

He fought fiercely against the Mutated Ones, and with the addition of Flesh Bomb detonated by the enemy, the cave deep underground was also ravaged, and it was only one straw away from complete collapse.

Unfortunately, Linsey planted the Withered Overlord Flower on the other person's corpse.

To ensure the space wouldn't be crushed by the falling ceiling, Linsey had no choice but to become a construction worker.

As he walked, he turned his head to look at the cave exit.

As an achievement reward item, the [Withered Overlord Flower] is definitely worth the price.

After growth begins.

This plant completely disregards the earth that normal plants need; instead, it roots all its roots into the corpse of the Mutated Ones.

Then, roots grow along blood vessels, muscles, and bones.

The power deposited within the Awakened One's body is then scavenged and absorbed by the branching roots, supplying the main body of the [Withered Overlord Flower] for its use.

Plants that normally take a hundred years to grow.

This also led to a rapid catalysis, with emerald green roots, stems and leaves sprouting from the corpse and unfolding, with a deep red flower bud slowly emerging from its center.

"It takes 140 years for normal growth."

"Is this speed... considered to be using high-quality fertilizer?"

Looking at the thriving growth of the Withered Overlord Flower.

After Linsey finished reinforcing the cave, he didn't rest. He walked up to the corpse and took some Bone Meal from his bag and sprinkled it on it.

"Here, I'll add some more late-night snacks for you!"

Bone Meal has the effect of promoting plant growth.

After absorbing the nutrients, the Withered Overlord Flower grows even more vigorously, with the flower buds swelling outwards and the colors of the huge petals becoming increasingly vibrant. Ultimately, it reveals its inner yellow flower chamber.

At this point, the corpses of the Fifth Stage Mutated Ones had been completely absorbed.

Linsey checked her Hunting Notes and saw that the kill count had indeed increased by one, meaning she could now collect Prey Material.

"Finally, they're completely dead."

Linsey smiled slightly, bent down, and touched the shriveled corpse.

[Consumable: Source Material Core (Life)]

[After use, awakened individuals within a 50-meter radius will experience a loss of physical control; this effect lasts for 15 minutes; this ability is ineffective against awakened individuals at Sixth Stage or higher.]

[A very rare condensed entity of Essence, of high value.]

"The Source Material Core?"

Linsey's expression changed.

He remembered clearly that when Fifth Stage Awakened died, the item they would drop was the [Source Material Seed].

Only beings at Sixth Stage will drop the [Source Material Core].

However, judging from the skill level in actual combat, the Mutated Ones he just defeated was undoubtedly a Fifth Stage mutant.

Such spoils of war could be produced...

"Resurrected from the ancient past, but unable to recover to its peak strength?"

"Is it just that the loot dropped after death still possesses a level consistent with its original strength?"

Linsey's expression was subtle.

If this were in a game, it would be considered a monster with an extremely high drop rate for loot.

Based on real-world experience, the Mutated Ones recover their strength more slowly than the Revivalist.

Click—

Just then, a sound came from the Mutated Ones's corpse.

Linsey turned her head and saw that the power within the Mutated Ones's body had been completely absorbed by the Withered Overlord Flower.

However, this plant still hasn't finished growing.

So its roots began to pierce through the flesh, groping and extending outwards, and then turning the low-level Mutated Ones that Linsey had killed into nutrients as well.

In the end, they even exploited the water flow inside the caves.

This plant extends its roots, showing little interest in absorbing water, but instead frantically extracts the Corruption Poison from the water!

"With such an exaggerated thirst for sex, planting it indiscriminately might harm people, wouldn't it?"

Linsey cautiously extended her palm.

Brush--

Fortunately, the roots of the Withered Overlord Flower brushed aside with a flick of his hand, immediately swerving around it and collapsing onto the ground nearby.

Seeing that this guy wasn't interested in living people and had no intention of attacking them at all.

Linsey was relieved.

The Withered Overlord Flower continues to grow.

In less than fifteen minutes, the cave was completely transformed, and no trace of the Corruption Poison could be found.

"The specialized restraint effect is much faster than the slow channeling of Corruption Gold."

Linsey walked up to the Withered Overlord Flower with a sigh.

The plant has completed its growth, and its bright red petals have withered and fallen.

In the yellow greenhouse area, five fruits resembling avocados have grown.

Linsey picked all the fruit.

[Fruit: Purification Fruit]

[A miraculous fruit that, when fully consumed, permanently increases Constitution; due to absorbing a large amount of Corruption Poison during its growth process, it also permanently increases resistance to Corruption Poison upon consumption; this fruit is only effective the first time it is consumed.]

A wondrous fruit, of moderate value.

With such a good thing available, Linsey certainly wouldn't be polite.

He ate a fruit in a few bites, and peeled a brand new seed out of the pulp. Its attribute description was exactly the same as the previous [Withered Overlord Flower]!

"Forehead..."

"It tastes so bitter!"

Linsey stuck out her tongue, then analyzed:

"Because the production process is rich in nutrients, the number of fruits may be greater. However, even if the cultivation conditions are reduced later, more seeds can still be harvested than the number of the parent plant."

"Yes, it's something that can thrive."

Linsey packed the remaining fruit into her bag.

He had already decided in his mind that this thing would be the core item for purifying the Corruption Poison.

"So, next..."

Linsey opened a map while pondering the development of his territory.

He used his Essence to extend the scope of his investigation as far underground and as far as possible into the surrounding area.

As expected, the scene unfolded before my eyes.

More Red Dot are hidden underground.

From any direction, this is the scene within your perception range.

Just as described in the mission description.

These Mutated Ones unearthed enormous structures underground, thus establishing their kingdoms.

"..."

"Since we still have plenty of time, let's continue."

Linsey snorted coldly.

Instead of turning back to the surface, he continued into the depths of darkness.

The Fifth Stage Mutated Ones he just killed was probably just the administrator of this area.

Now that I'm here, I might as well make good use of these guys!

"No wonder there are so few corpses in the Wasteland."

"The living people of this prosperous world in the past were probably all dragged underground by these guys during the war and used as the 'foundation' of their country!"