[{"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-72":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},2219127,3995,"Chapter 72","this-dungeon-is-growing-mushrooms-chapter-72",72,"\u003Cp>In the mushroom house full of glass bottles and glass shards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei lay curled up on the fungal bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wound on her shoulder had long since healed, but it would take several days for the scales to grow back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Puji appeared outside the mushroom house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this Puji exuded a honey-like fragrance, Xiao Hei remained unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even \"clacked\" and crushed a few precious glass bottles, turning away so as not to look at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no other way; the Puji had to jump hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mushroom house was slightly too high, and it didn't jump up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It jumped again, barely reaching the edge, and wiggled its way up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Puji ran around the mushroom house twice, letting the honey fragrance fill the entire room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei's nose twitched from time to time, but she still didn't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Puji simply leaned in, its mushroom cap swaying back and forth in front of Xiao Hei—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaying closer and closer—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, it pressed directly against her mouth and rubbed back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei originally wanted to push the Puji away, but after her tongue came out and licked the honey on the mushroom cap... she couldn't help but lick it a few more times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit delicious...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Xiao Hei very honestly hugged the Puji like an octopus and started gnawing along the edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three more identical Puji jumped in one after another; the Puji circled around Xiao Hei, waiting for her to eat them one by one, and for a time, the mushroom house was filled with a delicious atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phew——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the monster Pseudo-Flower Vine for providing the flavor; sure enough, getting something sweet is never wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After soothing Xiao Hei, he still had to clean up the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Puji scattered spores on the area that had been bombarded, letting the fungal mat grow back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fat, lazy Puji wobbled to the edge of the swamp area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick mycelium tentacles reached into the pocket on its body and soon pulled out the adventurers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One lump...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two lumps...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them were thrown into the swamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the incident was still his own fault; he blamed his poor language skills for not being able to foresee this group's plan in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had started learning the common language from Dylan, the plans hadn't kept up with the changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had known, he would have let Xiao Hei stay in the mushroom forest for the day, or let her go play on the sixth floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also blamed himself for not keeping a constant watch, having put his attention on the scout's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what could he do? Who told him that Dylan's side had triggered a plot...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the sound of cicadas, a girl with wheat-colored skin stood under a large tree by the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coarse linen skirt swayed gently in the wind, and the grass basket in the crook of her arm was filled with various wild fruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl's gaze suddenly collided with Dylan as he rode past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan pulled on the reins, turned his horse around, and approached the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Knight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl retreated two steps, somewhat timidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Dylan, who had been called Sir Knight for the first time in his life, could only dismount and keep his distance so as not to scare this girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without explaining that he wasn't a knight, Dylan asked directly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little girl, I just wanted to ask, is your village nearby? I hope to replenish some water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he patted the water bag at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the girl looked at Dylan a few more times, she pointed to a small path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, little girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, little girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirming the direction, Dylan mounted his horse and hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no help for it; if the Puji on his back didn't get some water soon, it might dry up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did Sir Knight say it twice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the puzzled gazes of the villagers, Dylan stuffed the wilted backpack on his back onto a wooden bucket and lowered them into the well together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The village chief on the side was worried that there might be something in the bag that would contaminate the well water and originally wanted to say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing the long sword at Dylan's waist, he chose to swallow his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About two minutes later, Dylan turned the windlass to pull the bucket and backpack up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the backpack actually looked much fuller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan first picked up the scout, shook it hard twice to shake off most of the water, and then carried it back on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he fill several water bags with water. He really hadn't expected that the three days' worth of water he had prepared when he left would have plenty left, but the scout had used up most of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, after this resupply, he could make it to Norwid, and then he would buy a few more water bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan felt his pocket, took out a few copper coins, and stuffed them into the village chief's hand on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is for the water; please accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is for the water; please accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Dylan left, Lin Jun's voice came into his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dylan, I have to remind you that you just said the same thing twice again, without translating it for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah? Is that so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan scratched his head in embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quite easy to get confused when saying the same sentence in his mouth and in his mind consecutively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know if the boss's plan to learn the common language this way was reliable...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning along the small path, shouts could be faintly heard ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan stretched his neck, not seeing anyone, but saw a grass basket and wild fruits scattered all over the ground not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And... a horse tied to the side of the road?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That village girl?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan made his horse go a little faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the distance closed, the vague sounds gradually became clear—it was the girl's muffled cries for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the sound, in a bush not far from the road, he discovered a knight and the girl struggling desperately under him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't a fake knight like Dylan; the person in front of him had a crest embroidered on his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Dylan didn't recognize whose it was, there was no doubt that this was a real knight under a noble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that what he was doing now wasn't very \"knightly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl's top was torn, and there were bruises on her arms and face; although her mouth was covered, her teary eyes suddenly lit up when she saw Dylan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noble knight naturally noticed this passing mercenary as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This burly guy didn't say anything, but that sinister gaze was undoubtedly warning Dylan not to meddle in other people's business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Dylan, do you want to meddle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boss's voice came into his mind; he didn't know if it was his imagination, but the boss seemed... very interested?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I meddle?\" Dylan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How would I know? I'm just a backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you meddle, you might delay the journey, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delaying the journey, in other words, Bella would be in more danger...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Dylan kept staring at him without leaving, this big guy, nearly two meters tall, grabbed the girl's hair and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand even reached for the scabbard hanging on his horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, old man, are you looking for death?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did everyone call him an old man; he was only 45...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan dismounted, and when he landed, the long sword at his waist was already in his hand, the blade pointing directly at the noble knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really want to meddle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really shouldn't meddle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he stopped being so cautious after becoming stronger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... this girl looked about the same age as Bella...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan took a deep breath and said, \"Wouldn't it be better if you just left like this and we all pretended nothing happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to be amused by the ignorant actions of the adventurer in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A stray dog dares to bark at me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noble knight flicked his hand, throwing the girl in his hand to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew a knight's sword that was a size larger than the long sword in Dylan's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try struggling to your heart's content with your toy sword; I'll let you watch yourself being chopped into pieces!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he turned his blade, he approached Dylan with a ferocious grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Translate quickly! He's making threats, right? That's what I want to learn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the alliance leader of dues cheese, and thanks to everyone for all the support; the extra chapters will be released together when the book is officially launched.\u003C\u002Fp>",1490,"2026-06-17T15:02:37.041Z","2026-06-18T03:34:23.509Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","9f00fb073d7919ed3b3a59e8eef49d7d4b75ebce258474b4491144665e9da954","this-dungeon-is-growing-mushrooms-chapter-73","this-dungeon-is-growing-mushrooms-chapter-71",165,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-dungeon-has-sprouted-mushrooms-cover.jpg"]