Even Xin Mu, who had not unlocked any high-tech abilities like Zhang Ruofeng's rapid recovery, healed from wounds and scabs much faster than an ordinary person. Her wound wasn't infected and was very shallow, so Zhang Ruofeng only took a towel from his belt pouch and wiped around it. He didn't need to do anything more.
"Girls shouldn't have scars on their faces." Zhang Ruofeng only let Xin Mu out of his arms once she could move freely. There was a reason people called him a monk. Even though Xin Mu was one of the most beautiful women he had ever seen, he still had no improper thoughts while holding her. Besides, Xin Mu was trembling slightly. Though they both tacitly avoided mentioning it, they were well aware of how frightened she was. She had done very well for someone experiencing close-quarters combat for the first time, especially someone like Xin Mu, who was a big sister.
"It's fine. I've heard there's a universal potion that can completely heal scars. Just apply it to the scar, and it'll disappear." Xin Mu replied calmly, clearly having already made plans for this. Zhang Ruofeng gave a wry smile. On the one hand, he had gained a deeper understanding of women's desire to look beautiful. He had only known universal potions as remedies for wounds and poison, while Xin Mu had already known they could erase scars. On the other hand, a single bottle cost tens of thousands of Faris. The two of them couldn't even buy two of the shoddiest outfits without thinking it over first, so they couldn't even consider something that expensive.
"Well, at least we got lucky. Those six Earth Bees dropped two Earth Bee Crystals." Zhang Ruofeng picked up the fingernail-sized crystals from the ground. These were crystallized inside Earth Bees and had a numbing effect. They were used in many treatments, such as setting bones and removing fragments left inside the body. After all, healing magic in this world didn't seem capable of anything miraculous, like regrowing a severed arm. The crystals were also apparently used to make a kind of liquor, so Zhang Ruofeng was quite pleased. Earning a little extra money was definitely a good thing. The two of them were in a miserable state, with tattered equipment and no supplies.
"It's all right." Xin Mu knew Zhang Ruofeng must have been finding it hard to let the matter go. That was also why so many younger female students had confessed to him. He was always so considerate: he never showed up when he wasn't needed, but when someone needed him, he was always there at once. They might have been small things, but his gentleness had touched many girls' hearts. They could see the tenderness inside him, but they couldn't sense the beast always lurking there, ready to rampage. So they had all failed. They thought that if they spent more time with him, their relationship would naturally grow closer and he would notice them. But all they brought Zhang Ruofeng was indifference and pain. As a normal person trying to live like a monk in this world, he naturally faced countless difficulties.
"Right, I remember there's a special product on this floor of the Dungeon, isn't there?" Zhang Ruofeng stopped dwelling on the matter and asked Xin Mu.
"Star Fruit." The Star Fruit Xin Mu mentioned grew on a rare plant found on the Dungeon's fourth floor. The fruit was a pale-yellow, five-pointed star, and tasted sweet. It was especially popular among women, particularly elves, and was almost always in short supply. Each Star Fruit was worth 1,000 Faris, a price that made Zhang Ruofeng gasp.
"I heard you're more likely to find them near the Food Storage." Zhang Ruofeng recalled the information he'd gotten. After wandering around with Xin Mu for a while, they finally reached the vicinity of the Food Storage.
"The Food Storage is usually where monsters gather. Be careful." Zhang Ruofeng said. The two of them had visited Food Storages on the earlier floors, but the Earth Bees on this floor would be far more troublesome if they gathered together. They had to be especially cautious.
The two of them quietly rounded a corner and saw a strange adventurer about to enter the Food Storage. He held a longsword and an iron shield, with another iron shield strapped to his back. Just as they were about to stop, the adventurer immediately backed out. "That can't be right. I didn't cast any magic..." he muttered as he slowly retreated. Zhang Ruofeng and Xin Mu heard him clearly, but those few words weren't enough to tell them what he was talking about.
"I'll ask him what's going on." Zhang Ruofeng still remembered how badly he'd been hurt on his first trip into the Dungeon. He usually acted mild-mannered, but his friends all knew he was a typical Scorpio: he always paid back a grudge.
"Hey, hello." Zhang Ruofeng tried to sound friendly as he greeted the adventurer, who had already left the Food Storage. The man seemed surprised that anyone had spoken to him. He spun around with a start, his whole body radiating wariness. Zhang Ruofeng was caught up in the tension too, lowering his stance and becoming alert.
"What do you want?" the male adventurer asked in a low voice, as if he had something to hide. Zhang Ruofeng saw half his face. He was quite handsome, with slightly curly blond hair. His features were similar to those of a Westerner, but softer. Though he looked nervous, he didn't seem particularly hostile.
"I just wanted to ask you something." Zhang Ruofeng raised both hands to show he meant no harm. He had just started to step closer when the adventurer shouted, "Don't come any closer! There's danger!" Zhang Ruofeng stopped at once. But then he saw the adventurer quickly cover his own mouth, regret flashing through his eyes as if he'd made a mistake.
"Hm?" Zhang Ruofeng was still wondering what had happened when a loud buzzing sounded from inside the Food Storage. More than one sound rang out, overlapping like the noise of several giant Earth Bees.
"This is bad." The adventurer had already turned to face the inside of the Food Storage. "I don't know if today's my lucky day or my unlucky one. There are seven Star-shaped Fruits growing inside, but four Guard Bees are guarding them. Damn it, now I've alerted them."
"What?" Zhang Ruofeng's expression changed at once. Four elite monsters had appeared at the same time. This adventurer was truly something else.
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