Chapter 24 Mushroom King <TOC> Chapter 26 You Are Not the Owner
Translator: SumTLMan
Regarding this ragged red scarf skeleton, Red Falcon said: “These physiological characteristics indicate a Bone Man.”
“It seems a Bone Man was born in the Mushroom Forest.”
Zhou Yi knew Bone Fish but had never encountered a Bone Man species.
The drone explained: “Bone People and Bone Fish themselves belong to two different branches of the Bone race, much like our Electronic and Mechanical lifeforms, which include both the Aviation branch and the Agricultural Machinery branch.”
“Compared to the large number of Bone Fish, the number of Bone People is much smaller. Their main feature is possessing considerable intelligence. Some also believe that Bone People are Enhanced Humans with stronger adaptability and survival capabilities.”
“Currently, the perspective of mechanical scientists is that Bone People can be seen as a divergent branch of humans under Dead Light irradiation, where the flesh structure is stripped away, retaining a more concise and modifiable bone structure, although the detailed conversion mechanism is still unclear.”
Red Falcon said: “Bone People are also social beings. They originated from Dead Light but do not settle in the Dead Sea. Instead, they survive on land or coastal areas where Dead Light is weaker.”
“There are numerous Light Absorber species surviving in the Dead Sea, and no shortage of powerful creatures roaming around. It is much safer on the surface, and Bone People have an advantage on land.”
Zhou Yi was more concerned about: “It sounds like Bone People can communicate?”
“Of course.”
A synthesized voice rang out from the remote control: “Whether it’s a Mechanical City or a Human City, larger areas are not lacking in Bone People. They also have their own cities and settlements.”
“Generally speaking, Bone People keep a low profile and remain concealed when traveling. If they are not enhanced, their physical strength is even inferior to ordinary humans, but their advantage is being able to operate safely in the Dead Sea, proficient in using intellect and technology to enhance the competitiveness of their race.”
According to Red Falcon’s aerial observations, the Bone Man inside the giant was relatively weak, its body not even as strong as the surrounding Black Hand Mushrooms.
But the Black Hand Mushrooms were defending it.
Zhou Yi looked at the screen on the remote control.
Under the Bird’s-Eye View, thoughts appeared above the Bone Man’s head.
——The abomination problem is still unresolved.
——The number of Exploding Mushrooms is decreasing, and continuing to feed them can only last two more days. These two days are our final deadline. We must find a way to harness the abomination long-term within this time. Otherwise, using them as a framework to build a mobile castle will be impossible.
——Is the energy still insufficient? The inability to communicate is the biggest problem… Can we only guide them to move in specific directions?
——No. There must be a way.
——Unfortunately, those arrogant Enhancers can’t communicate at all. They just want to remove the abomination by force. Otherwise, we might get some clues from them… If it really doesn’t work, we can only evacuate and abandon the abomination. We must ensure the safety of the Black Hand Mushrooms and prevent them from being taken into the Dead Sea.
…
The outsider Mushroom King was calm and rational, having already prepared for the worst.
Most importantly, the Bone Man showed a tendency not to mind cooperating with the outside world.
It’s worth a try.
After Zhou Yi announced his decision, both Red Falcon, Night Claw, and the agricultural machinery brothers strongly opposed.
Red Falcon’s attitude was the most direct: “If you want to seize this Dead Sea Abomination, you can use the Warrior Crab army to attack directly. I can lock onto the Bone Man’s location. As long as the Black Warriors break through the defenses to kill or capture them, the goal can be achieved.”
Night Claw also echoed: “Yes, yes, Master, you don’t have to risk your life at all. Those mushrooms might have set up some ambushes inside the abomination, and if the giant goes berserk, it would be unpredictable.”
Iron Horse also thought this was not a good idea: “Brother, I admire your courage, but doing this is really too dangerous.”
“Those Enhancers leading the team seem to have control over this side, awakening the abomination, but are actually being manipulated by the Bone Man to do their work. That guy is not as simple and straightforward as our brothers. He might have some dangerous methods, it’s not worth it.”
Zhou Yi went against the consensus.
The Black Hand Mushroom group led by the Bone Man could evacuate at any time. Once they left, without Exploding Mushrooms to feed and supply energy, the giant might go out of control and start moving.
That would be the most dangerous moment for the giant.
If now, cooperation with the Bone Man could be negotiated, no matter what, it’s an attempt made under the premise of stabilizing the giant. If they win, they gain a lot; if they lose, they do not suffer losses.
More importantly, the Mushroom Forest has a longer history than Grub Grain Town, and the Black Hand Mushroom community is the old indigenous and local power here.
Since they have an intelligent leader, Zhou Yi also wants to contact the other party.
Besides, the Mushroom Forest is adjacent to the company’s farmland, and dealing with this neighbor in the future is inevitable.
Zhou Yi first tested the outskirts of the Mushroom Forest.
After he stopped breathing, the toxins here that could cause unconsciousness had no effect on him.
Consistent with the assumption.
Strictly speaking, Zhou Yi is now just a humanoid creature, with a body essentially being a White Suan Ni, closer to a Dead Sea Abomination like the skyscraper giant. The toxins cannot enter his body in large quantities, so they have no effect on him. This is also based on past experience.
At Iron Horse’s request, Copper Bull carried Zhou Yi all the way into the Mushroom Forest.
Electronic and Mechanical lifeforms are also unaffected by the toxic fog here.
Although Copper Bull still didn’t say a word to Zhou Yi, its two large-caliber machine guns were a deterrent to the Mushroom Forest side.
Night Claw was the first to run in and connected with the Black Hand Mushrooms inside.
Soon, two people came over. They wore brown wide-brimmed round hats, dressed, and were only about 1.3 meters tall, looking like ten-year-old children in stature.
It was Zhou Yi’s first time seeing Black Hand Mushrooms up close.
These two Mushroom People’s eyes, mouths, and noses looked like they were painted on with makeup from Zhou Yi’s era, making them appear vivid and lifelike. But since they weren’t real eyes and mouths, their faces only twitched a little when speaking, giving a dull impression.
“Powerful guests from outside, Lord, please enter the abomination to negotiate.”
The Black Hand Mushrooms spoke as if they had cotton in their mouths, with some stickiness and muffled pronunciation, but still understandable.
They led the way, walking a bit unsteadily, like they were drunk.
Zhou Yi got off the vehicle, told Night Claw to wait on the spot, and followed the Mushroom People alone into the forest.
Passing by one towering Giant Mushroom after another, getting closer to the crumbling high-rise building.
Suddenly, the two Black Hand Mushrooms in front stopped walking.
Zhou Yi also stopped.
Standing still for five or six minutes like this, then the Black Hand Mushrooms continued forward.
Zhou Yi followed.
Only then did one of them say: “Wild Exploding Mushrooms were found on the road ahead. Our people relocated them to prevent them from exploding as we pass by, so it took a little time.”
Zhou Yi nodded: “Good job.”
The two Black Hand Mushrooms continued to walk shakily.
Soon, the area ahead cleared up.
The ground around the Dead Sea Abomination was a mess, with collapsed and broken Giant Mushrooms everywhere. There was an irregularly large pit on the ground, likely caused by its emergence from underground.
Under the broken building’s base extended rusted steel bars, tangled and spreading out in all directions like tree roots, resembling some kind of towering steel-reinforced concrete tree.
The entrance was a lobby of an apartment building, but the main door was gone, leaving only a large square hole. Many of the beige exterior wall tiles had fallen off, and the energy-saving lights at the top were still on, flickering continuously.
At the entrance, there were two Black Hand Mushrooms holding crossbows.
Zhou Yi followed the Mushroom People inside. As footsteps sounded, the hallway lights were still on.
The two Black Hand Mushrooms went in and immediately started climbing the stairs, saying the Lord was waiting on the rooftop.
Zhou Yi couldn’t help but ask: “Why don’t you take the elevator?”
“Elevator? What’s that?”
“It’s this.”
Zhou Yi pressed the elevator button. A red downward arrow appeared, then the heavy sound of the elevator descending was heard.
The two Black Hand Mushrooms were startled, immediately drawing small knives from their waists and gesturing at him from afar.
“What are you doing! Don’t touch anything! Do you want to kill all of us?!”
“What magic did you use! What are you doing by awakening the giant’s intestines?!”
Zhou Yi helplessly opened both hands: “Let me explain…”
Until he voluntarily entered the elevator, explained for a long time, and conducted repeated experiments with stones and himself, only then did the two Black Hand Mushrooms believe that the giant’s intestines could be used for vertical movement.
“Truly amazing.”
“This is indeed much more convenient… the giant’s intestines are really useful!”
Zhou Yi taught them the method.
The two Black Hand Mushrooms were excited to have mastered a new skill, began pressing all the buttons one by one, stopping at each floor. Then they ran out to verify if the floor had changed, doing so tirelessly.
This bought Zhou Yi time.
He placed his hand on the elevator’s interior wall, attempting to output his energy.
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-10
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Energy continued to enter the elevator from his body, then being sucked away.
On the wall were also the property management service phone number, the hallway housekeeper’s WeChat QR code, and the name of the building.
It was called Jade Emerald City.
Zhou Yi looked at the wall, silently saying: “Jade Emerald City, can you hear me?”
A few seconds later.
A somewhat muffled voice echoed in his brain: “Are you my owner?”
Zhou Yi’s eyes lit up.
This was the true purpose of his coming alone.
As long as energy is input into the Light Absorber species’ body, they can tune frequencies to communicate.
It also works on Dead Sea Abominations!
Chapter 24 Mushroom King <TOC> Chapter 26 You Are Not the Owner