Chapter 218 217. Stone Statue
Under the stunned gaze of the demons, the fat guy Puji slowly took out the mushrooms piled up into a small hill from its stomach, one handful after another.
After unloading the goods, the two Pujis turned around and left towards the underground city without stopping.
"Qiong..." Shou's voice was filled with strong confusion and a hint of subtle vigilance, "Did you get these... from the dungeon?"
"Hunting," Qiong took a deep breath and avoided the burning gazes of the tribesmen around him, "Let's go back and talk."
Shou nodded, told the tribesmen to pick up the mushrooms on the snow, and walked towards the tribe with Qiong.
Not far from the tribe, an invisible reconnaissance creature was hanging upside down, monitoring the tribe's every move.
After observing for a period of time, Lin Jun has already figured out the strength of this tribe.
There is only one and a half diamond level, a dozen gold level people, a little more silver level, and the total number of people is less than three hundred.
It poses no threat to me at all, but it seems to be planning to migrate.
Lin Jun had seriously thought about exposing the rift and the purple crystal dungeon on the opposite side to the demons.
The rift is actually not a secret. Humans have seen it, but have no desire to explore it.
Lin Jun will only allow the demons to go to the other side if they have been parasitized, and will try their best to avoid humans.
The biggest uncertainty is probably the relationship between this tribe and the empire.
Logically speaking, there should be no relationship between them. Even if they had a good relationship, they would not have settled down in such a shabby place. But a few days ago, Lin Jun saw two imperial demons coming, so he became uncertain again.
Originally, I wanted to let Qiong sleep in the mushroom house and dig out all the information, but he didn't lie down, and it was not suitable for Lin Jun to force it at this time.
The worst case scenario is that the demons figure out the situation on the other side, then inform the empire of the news, and the empire sends a force to launch a surprise attack on the human rear.
The reason why it was a surprise attack instead of a large army was that the weather was bad. If a large army came, most of them would freeze to death...
In this worst case scenario, Lin Jun himself will most likely come into the empire's sight.
However, Lin Jun would not give the demons a chance to pass on the message.
Since Qiong returned to the tribe, any demon going south would be intercepted and killed by Lin Jun.
Without the fungal blanket, it is impossible to send out a large force, but it is still easy to use [Follower Control] to command a small number of elites to carry out short-distance ambushes. At worst, you can just send Xiao Hei out!
As for the entire tribe’s migration south?
They are short of food. Even though I gave them a lot of mushrooms, it is impossible for Shou and Qiong alone to earn enough food for the entire tribe.
If you want more mushrooms, you have to let some demons "voluntarily" accept mycelium parasitism and obtain the qualification to work.
And after the parasitism, they are half Lin Jun's people!
When they talk about migration at that time, they have to consider whether their condition is suitable for leaving the fungal mat?
Moreover, Lin Jun's fat worm breeding business has already started. By raising and eating them at the same time, it should not take long for [Cold Resistance] to reach level 8.
By the time Lin Jun is able to spread out the fungal mat, this demon tribe will be completely under his control and will not be able to cause any trouble.
In order to increase the attractiveness of working, Lin Jun also added a lot of good things to the exchange list, such as the regeneration of severed limbs that Qiong and Shou needed most!
Lin Jun doesn’t have this ability, but limb regeneration potion can be bought from humans, so just let Aidin run errands.
Of course, based on the price, a lot of contribution points are required.
The best situation now is to successfully assimilate the entire tribe without violence, and have everyone happily work for you.
Worst case scenario...
The kind-hearted Puji didn't want to see that scene!
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The contribution point system was also designed by Lin Jun after careful consideration. As the organization gradually grew larger, it could no longer be as casual as before.
In order to make the majority of people willing to follow, visible and tangible "benefits" and necessary constraints are indispensable.
When it comes to rewards, you cannot give them out arbitrarily on a whim. Unequal rewards and punishments can easily lead to internal disputes.
As an organization grows, a set of clear and fair rules is essential.
Of course, it is still a bit rough at the moment and the details need to be constantly polished. When we have time, the core members will hold a meeting to brainstorm and improve it.
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As for the demons, they still need to wait for things to develop within their own ranks, so Lin Jun temporarily turned his attention back to the Amethyst Dungeon.
The pioneering troops advancing towards the core are finally approaching their destination!
The team of five hundred Puji did not encounter any major obstacles along the way, and all the truly powerful monsters were killed by the Sword Saint.
Lin Jun even saw a giant earthworm corpse broken into three pieces, which was even bigger than the one Lin Jun had killed!
Unfortunately, by the time the fungal mat spread over, the earthworm had already been eaten up.
Due to the nourishment of its corpse, the number of monsters there was even greater than in other caves, which delayed the team for a lot of time.
And now, Lin Jun has finally arrived at the core area!
Very different from natural caves, it is a huge platform paved with some smooth, cold black stone.
The ancient instrument on the platform was covered with thick dust.
Also, there is the dark gate at the end of the platform, and two stone statues over ten meters high on both sides of the gate.
No monsters came near this platform.
Continuing forward, Puji, who was in the lead, soon encountered the familiar wall of air.
[Native monsters, no entry allowed]
Ah~
This familiar reminder of discrimination and oppression!
It’s been a long time since I’ve encountered this!
[Brave man, restrictions lifted]
Fortunately, I wasn’t the one being discriminated against!
The Pujis swaggered onto the platform, and even the fungal blanket began to spread upwards.
After studying the old and broken instrument, he couldn't see anything. It was a little complicated for Lin Jun.
The core is behind the gate.
The Yellow Paper says that if you look into the core you will be able to understand the specific problem.
But to be honest, Lin Jun found it hard to trust it.
So before relying on it, Lin Jun planned to go and take a look for himself first.
A Puji walked along the platform towards the gate. When it crossed the center line, a purple light appeared deep in the empty eye sockets of the two stone giants!
Accompanied by the loud sound of heavy rocks rubbing against each other, they slowly stood up, and their huge bodies cast a suffocating shadow!
How should I put it... it was totally unexpected.
In front of such an important core gate, there stands such a magnificent stone statue. Is there any other explanation other than guarding the gate? !
I just don't know if I can do it for the hero's sake...
The thought has not yet ended!
One of the stone statues' arms seemed to be waving slowly, but in fact it was extremely fast!
The huge stone stick in its hand, with a sharp roar that tore through the air, swept accurately across the location where the Puji was.
How could Puji withstand such an attack? It exploded into a huge pile of mycelium on the spot.
This is not the end yet. Flames spewed out of the mouth of the stone statue, burning all the mycelium and spores, and then it slowly retreated to its original position.
Well, it seems that even the brave ones can’t do it…
Looking at the team on the scene, I wonder if five hundred Pujis are enough to fight?
(End of this chapter)
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