[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-this-dungeon-is-growing-mushrooms":3,"chapter-this-dungeon-is-growing-mushrooms-this-dungeon-is-growing-mushrooms-chapter-129":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","This Dungeon Has Sprouted Mushrooms",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2219184,3995,"Chapter 129","this-dungeon-is-growing-mushrooms-chapter-129",129,"\u003Cp>A little powder ground from low-level magic crystals;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small cup of slime liquid that had been processed to retain only stickiness;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gray wood bark from the second layer;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus some precious material from the eighth layer—Firefly Grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Puji ground these materials and mixed them, finally forming a purple coating liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the ground lay another dead Puji, its body cut open, revealing the magic array prototype that Lin Jun had pinched in its hollow body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apply the coating liquid evenly, and after it solidified, close the cut opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the effect of [Mycelial Reorganization lv4], the Puji that died on the ground was resurrected not long after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Control the Puji to inject mana into the magic array in its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief flicker, the Puji successfully shone with orange-yellow light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Illumination Puji was completed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The biggest reason for Lin Jun's failure in the initial experiment was not having these auxiliary materials; relying solely on mycelium to conduct and bind mana was too reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the book on basic magic arrays, following the steps above, and adding a small change that suited the Puji, a Puji that could quickly cast fixed spells was born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't say, it was quite troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was still the lowest-level Illumination spell, which not only had a simple structure but also required very few materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for high-level magic arrays, Lin Jun didn't have relevant books in his hand, but he could guess some just by imagining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complex magic array structures might require fat-house Puji to fit, and the materials required would also become various high-level goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In summary, the cost was a bit high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jun's initial idea was to just pinch the magic array structure to cast spells, but in the end, it was the same as ordinary magic arrays, requiring various materials for assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only advantage was that this magic array of Lin Jun's could move with the Puji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By comparison, it was still more cost-effective to use skills directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like a magic Puji engraved with Fireball, its output was likely not as cheap and easy to use as two [Mushroom Cannon lv8] turret Puji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this didn't mean that magic and magic arrays had no value; some special spells couldn't be replaced by skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most typical one was magic involving space, such as teleportation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least until now, Lin Jun hadn't heard of any skill that could achieve the effect of teleportation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So magic arrays and magic still had to be studied, and their positioning was to supplement certain shortcomings in his skill system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But magic was okay; a few magic Puji for consumption, a few magic crystals, and some negligible mana consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus those dozen or so magic books of various systems, Lin Jun could slowly familiarize himself with various spells and exercise his spellcasting ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what about magic arrays?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The materials needed were a big problem; the materials needed for Illumination could be gathered in the Amethyst Dungeon, but others might not be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, Lin Jun only had one book about magic arrays in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this, it could also be seen that magic arrays were either a niche choice among humans, or the group of people who studied magic arrays wouldn't come to be adventurers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jun thought for a moment and felt that he still had to start from two aspects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For materials that were already in the Amethyst Dungeon, he should collect some appropriately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Types that were easy to store, such as ores, teeth, tree bark, etc., should be stockpiled a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For those that weren't easy to store, such as some kind of plant material that died quickly after being picked, he would see if he could transplant some to a hidden place, so it would be convenient to take and use when needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not too many; after all, it was just for his own practice of magic arrays, and it was impossible to use up all the materials in the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was more difficult were the materials that the Amethyst Dungeon didn't have, as well as more advanced knowledge books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he could only disguise himself and go to trade with humans to obtain them; money wasn't lacking, but Dylan wasn't by his side now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget about Norris; not to mention that he hadn't given him [Mimicry] yet, even if he had, he wouldn't be at ease letting him do this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unlucky guy's previous life experience was being bullied, mining, and paying off debts; letting him do this kind of thing, being slaughtered as a sucker was probably the best case scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really poking a hornet's nest was a high-probability event in Lin Jun's view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, there was another way: let the Yellow Book charm someone, let him handle everything, and then bring it back to the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disadvantage of this method was also very obvious; after all, they were useless people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charm wouldn't clear memory; after the charm was dispelled, that person would naturally spread the fact that they were controlled by a book, bringing trouble. In other words, to avoid subsequent trouble, Lin Jun had to deal with one person every time he used it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a secret cult plot...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking about it, Lin Jun gave up; he would just make do with the existing materials in the Amethyst Dungeon for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the cave, Norris walked into a remote tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... seems to be... here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the induction of the fungal network, Norris groped to a stone wall and whispered the password:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Puji open the door!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone wall slowly opened a gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This stone wall was made by Puji using rock armor plus mimicry camouflage; if one looked closely, one could still see the Puji tentacles that acted as the rotating door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the mimicry door was a long upward-sloping path leading to a certain Happy Hut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norris was here this time to retrieve the Yellow Book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rugged uphill road that hadn't been polished; after finally climbing up, Norris couldn't help but let out a heavy breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he felt the existence of numerous Puji around, but looking around, there was clearly only an altar and a few stone pillars...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Junior! You finally came to pick me up!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I thought I would be locked in here for another few months]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I've prepared several stories, let's get out of here quickly]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Norris, the holy scripture was like seeing a relative, unable to wait to leave this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Puji that stood guard over it without moving usually were about to drive it crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norris nodded and held the Yellow Book in his arms; he had applied to the boss before coming here this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang clang clang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking out of the hidden passage, Norris heard the sound of mining coming from the road back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norris felt a bit strange; it was because there were no adventurers mining in the cave at this time that the boss agreed to let him take the Yellow Book away; why did the sound of mining appear now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the hidden door behind him that was completely closed and couldn't see a trace, Norris also felt relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not being seen directly by anyone entering the hidden passage should be fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking out, what Norris saw was a tall woman holding a mining pick, and the other party also noticed Norris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norris also remembered at this time that the boss seemed to have mentioned that there was a vampire captive on vacation mining here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn't know how vacation and mining were combined, was the one in front of him a vampire?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subconsciously, Norris took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where had he seen a real vampire? Which of the stories he had heard about vampires wasn't bloody and terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the vampire woman in front of him, who was nearly two meters tall, a whole head taller than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norris truly felt the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Go go go, don't pay attention to this guy]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Norris stop in place, the Yellow Book urged him impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yellow Book didn't like this demon who almost caused it to be implicated at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That time it clearly sensed that the mushroom's hive mind really had the intention of killing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it hadn't been calm in the face of danger and silver-tongued, proving its value, it might not have had a single page left now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the urging of the Yellow Book, Norris held the book, went around to the other side of the tunnel, and walked past cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the vampire didn't seem to have any more reaction, he ran out quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Louisa kept staring at the holy scripture until long after Norris disappeared from her field of vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jun received a private chat from Louisa in the fungal network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord of Puji, I am willing to pledge my loyalty to you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am willing to exchange important intelligence for my freedom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mine, Louisa knelt on one knee toward the rock wall with sporadic mycelium, proposing a trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell, Lord of Puji!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he felt that he could get this so-called intelligence by using interrogation or charm, Lin Jun still gave her a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's hear it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The holy scripture is very dangerous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good fellow, playing Werewolf here!\u003C\u002Fp>",1563,"2026-06-17T15:02:37.041Z","2026-06-18T03:34:23.509Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6667b59259560e0b5e7ee54bce5a70a22ae74f9485b4806ce50f8f2c38743bd8","this-dungeon-is-growing-mushrooms-chapter-130","this-dungeon-is-growing-mushrooms-chapter-128",165,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-dungeon-has-sprouted-mushrooms-cover.jpg"]