[{"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-73":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},2219128,3995,"Chapter 73: 81 Not Me, It","this-dungeon-is-growing-mushrooms-chapter-73",73,"\u003Cp>Dylan currently feels immense pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the physical sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noble knight merely swung his sword down in a standard fashion, yet Dylan barely managed to hold on, forced down onto one knee by the weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spotting the gap as the knight raised his sword again, he rolled away like a donkey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With just this much skill, you dare play the hero?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that brief exchange, the noble knight had already gauged the strength of the adventurer before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from being slightly fast, there was nothing worth noting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ready to die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Phantom Clone]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ice Spike]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan clearly realized the gap as well; while the noble knight was busy talking, he decisively used both pieces of equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Dylans surrounded the noble knight in a fan formation, each manifesting three ice spikes in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Skill equipment? So many tricks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden counterattack did not fluster the noble knight; he plunged his knightly sword into the dirt and kicked up a massive cloud of soil toward the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soil particles flew past; while they didn't make the phantoms disappear, they passed right through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noble knight’s eyes instantly locked onto the three real ice spikes flying in from the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Block lv6]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of ice shattering against the knightly sword rang out twice in succession; time was too tight, and he still couldn't block them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final ice spike struck his chest, and the noble knight retreated three steps before standing firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice spike lost its momentum and fell to the ground, shattering into several pieces, while an ugly dent remained on the knight’s previously pristine chest armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noble knight’s expression turned grim, his fingers gripping the sword hilt tighter, veins bulging on his neck; he was visibly enraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So angry that he didn't even spout trash talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Charge lv5]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spinning Slash lv6]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He linked these two skills perfectly; in his haste, Dylan only had time to use [Block].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was then sent rolling backward twice, along with his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he climbed back up, he was already a green, mycelium-covered mushroom person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A freak?\" This actually made the noble knight pause for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, a Demon spy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of what Dylan was, cutting off this head and telling his superiors he had slain a Demon spy would suffice—a free merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the encroaching knight, Dylan showed no fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the local network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, save me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight charged over with long strides and swung his sword down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A backpack strap darted out from behind Dylan, grazing the knight’s right hand and leaving a thin line of blood in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knightly sword slammed into the ground, and the big guy looked down to see the tendons in his right hand had been severed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for his armor, he might have lost the entire hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn't even seen what had attacked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The adventurer was still that same adventurer, looking utterly vulnerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But somehow, his... backpack was standing on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backpack strap attacked again, and the knight hurriedly blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, two fists are no match for four hands, let alone when he only had one hand left; wounds continued to accumulate on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can't go on like this, I'll be worn down to death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped his retreat and kicked off in the opposite direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Charge lv5]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scout, having prepared early, bent down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mushroom Cannon lv8]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight was sent flying backward, his entire chest armor shattered, his chest a bloody mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell to the ground, barely drawing breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, why didn't you act sooner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scout came behind Dylan, did a small hop back onto his back, and the mycelium tentacle-mimicked backpack strap automatically tied itself on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were so brave, I thought you could handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan gave an embarrassed, awkward laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, that girl!\" He looked back, but there was no sign of the young girl anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't bother looking. She was much smarter than you; as soon as you started fighting, she slipped away quietly. She's probably already at the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem now is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan looked at the knight who had one breath left, and the knight looked back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That look, was he begging for mercy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mycelium tentacles darted out, and in the knight’s terrified gaze, they sliced his throat open in one motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jun continued, \"The problem now is how to dispose of this corpse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this \"corpse\" that was still struggling, Dylan was also in a bind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were him, Dylan, who died—a common adventurer—it was highly likely no one would care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the person on the ground was a noble’s knight; not disposing of the body would likely lead to quite a bit of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, can't you just make some mushrooms grow on him so he disappears?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking? This isn't a dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Growing mushrooms is possible, but natural decomposition takes at least ten days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn't being discovered beforehand just leave behind clues?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan thought it over and decided the only option was to dump the body in the woods, at least not in such an obvious place by the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laboriously dragged the knight into the forest and tossed him into a dense thicket; that counted as taken care of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before leaving...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan leaned down and skillfully searched the knight, who was no longer moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a coin purse, a small package, and a pendant were unearthed by Dylan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pendant hadn't even broken when hit by the mushroom cannon; it was just stuck in the flesh of his chest—it must be something good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coin purse contained 18 gold coins and some loose change, all of which Dylan happily accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the package...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan pulled out a beautifully decorated letter with a wax seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a look?\" the Boss suggested immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan nodded and reached out to tear the envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So hot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as a corner of the envelope was torn, flames ignited from within; before Dylan could react, only charred fragments remained floating in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh ho, that means you killed a messenger with a secret letter. Dylan, you're done for!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Wasn't it you who killed him, Boss? You even delivered the finishing blow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then go tell that to someone else! Tell them the backpack killed him, it has nothing to do with you! I'm sure the 'just' nobles will believe your nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't over yet; the boss was still dealing the finishing blow:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once the messenger is gone, they will definitely search with everything they have, eventually finding this village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the little girl you saved will sell you out for a single gold coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then your wanted poster will be plastered all over the streets, and when you return from the archipelago, you'll be surrounded the moment you step off the boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, on the executioner's block, the righteous Dylan and his magical backpack will be beheaded together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Congratulations on achieving the 'Good Person' ending!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulp—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan really wanted to refute this, but the more he thought about it, the more possible it seemed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, there is one way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Boss’s tone was sinister, but this undoubtedly ignited hope in Dylan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You return to the village now, and the two of us will finish off everyone who has seen you. Then no one will be left to report you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan looked back at the backpack in horror: \"Boss, are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I'm joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s too much trouble; it would be better to just hide back in the dungeon now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trust me, Dylan, I have a way to make even your daughter unable to recognize you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dylan didn't think this was a good way at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did it come to this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had clearly only saved a girl...\u003C\u002Fp>",1323,"2026-06-17T15:02:37.041Z","2026-06-18T03:34:23.509Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d37a5c8a96b98a8a5c7dd3b2dfbe9c49cd0e7af3f709d299169c0a211cddec79","this-dungeon-is-growing-mushrooms-chapter-74","this-dungeon-is-growing-mushrooms-chapter-72",165,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-dungeon-has-sprouted-mushrooms-cover.jpg"]