The soup had a deep, dark blue color, and several mushrooms of various shapes floated gently on its surface, appearing to be sliced ​​blue mushrooms.

The texture of the mushrooms is made even clearer against the blue broth, yet this mushroom soup exudes an unappealing aroma.

Its deep blue color is so striking that just one glance at it makes one lose all appetite.

Let alone a bizarre dish, calling it a highly poisonous potion wouldn't be an exaggeration.

The mother and daughter looked at each other, wondering if the soup was really safe to drink.

Despite her doubts, Xi Xi couldn't suppress her curiosity and leaned forward to take a sniff.

In an instant, a unique aroma wafted over, an aroma that was neither the common smell of food nor the fragrance of ordinary soup ingredients.

It's more like a natural perfume, which makes it feel quite strange.

Xi Xi couldn't help but frown slightly, a look of indescribable expression on her face.

[Item Hint: Azure Mushroom Soup. After drinking one bowl (400ml), an azure aura with a radius of 6 meters will be emitted from the adventurer, lasting for 30 minutes.]

"Let Mom try it first!" Chu Zhiqin was about to test the soup herself when, before she could finish speaking, the spoon in her hand was snatched away by the quick-witted Xi Xi.

With her eyes tightly closed, Xi Xi quickly scooped up a spoonful of soup as if facing death and put it directly into her mouth.

"Ugh... It's hot!" Xi Xi's tongue trembled from the heat, and she hurriedly grabbed the water glass next to her, tilting her head back and gulping down several mouthfuls of cold water.

Chu Zhiqin couldn't help but scold her for being reckless, then tenderly poured some cooled boiled water for her daughter.

Although it was scalding hot, just that small sip of the blue mushroom soup completely overturned Xi Xi's expectations.

She smacked her lips in disbelief, then carefully scooped up a spoonful of hot soup again, gently blowing on it until the temperature felt right before slowly putting it into her mouth.

The warm broth gently glides over the tip of the tongue, and the first thing that comes to mind is a subtle, perfectly balanced salty and savory aroma.

This salty aroma is like the refreshing scent of a gentle breeze blowing across the beach in the early morning, making one feel relaxed and happy.

Then, before the savory aroma had even dissipated, the unique umami flavor of the mushrooms instantly spread throughout the mouth, with various layers of taste intertwining and blending together to compose a delicious symphony.

This umami flavor is so unique that Xi Xi couldn't find any comparable ingredients. She found the taste exceptionally wonderful, as if it were the purest gift from nature, dancing joyfully on her taste buds.

She could only rely on her keen sense of taste to perceive and capture every subtle change.

With the delightful sensation on the taste buds, the deep blue color seems to add a unique elegance to this soup.

With each bite, the initial doubts were gradually replaced by a feeling of complete happiness.

Chu Zhiqin was initially a little worried, but seeing her daughter eating so heartily, she finally smiled with relief.

Xi Xi finished the whole bowl of soup, sip after sip, and then her whole body began to emit a faint glow.

The fluorescent color was like that of azurite, but much brighter, illuminating the surrounding darkness.

Looking out the window, Xi Xi finally caught a glimpse of a wooden door hidden between the stone walls on the right side of the tunnel.

She told Chu Zhiqin to stay in the driver's seat and remain still, while she got out of the car carrying a multi-bladed sickle.

Xi Xi walked to the old wooden door and pushed it hard, but the door did not budge.

She frowned slightly, took two steps back, bent her knees slightly, and activated the scythe blade. A flash of cold light appeared, and the sharp blade came into view.

Then, Xi Xi suddenly leaped forward, and the light blade in her hand slashed down fiercely at the wooden door.

With a crisp "crack," wood chips flew everywhere.

Just then, a swarm of dark red-eyed bats leaped out from the crack in the door. Like a startled swarm of bees, they let out a series of piercing screams and rushed straight at Xi Xi.

Fortunately, Xi Xi reacted extremely quickly, and with a flash, she dodged the swarm of bats like a ghost.

Without hesitation, she raised her light-bladed scythe, intending to retaliate against the horde of bats.

Seeing such a dangerous scene while sitting in the car, Chu Zhiqin was immediately terrified.

Without thinking twice, she grabbed the heavy Thunder Wolf Fang Club beside her and jumped out of the car. To her surprise, she found that the bats, which had been so aggressive, seemed to have been startled and scattered away from the blue glow on Xi Xi's body.

In the blink of an eye, it disappeared into the darkness deep within the tunnel, vanishing without a trace.

"Mom, why did you get down here!" After the surroundings returned to calm, Xi Xi walked helplessly to Chu Zhiqin's side and pushed her back into the car.

Chu Zhiqin looked at her daughter with a worried expression, clearly distrustful of her exploring alone.

Xi Xi, adhering to the principle of limited resources and the need to save expenses, eventually persuaded Chu Zhiqin to stay in the RV to watch over the house.

After all, if they are just ordinary monsters, there is no need for two people to travel together. Apart from wasting a precious vehicle companion talisman, it is not worth it at all.

After her daughter's persuasion, Chu Zhiqin, though still having reservations, eventually gave in.

After settling her mother in, Xi Xi finally breathed a sigh of relief. She slowly turned around and walked to the dilapidated wooden door again, her gaze slightly somber.

Xi Xi thoughtfully recalled the red-eyed bats from before, and then realized that these dark creatures seemed to be afraid of light.

However, it is currently impossible to determine whether they are afraid of the unique fluorescence emitted by the blue mushroom soup, or whether they are afraid of all types of light.

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