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Chapter 336: A Head Start
Chapter 336: A Head Start
"Two out of three, and the distance isn't far now."
Lindsey heaved a sigh of relief.
This time, he didn't hesitate. With a swing of his sword, he harvested all the Nightlight Juk Mushrooms in front of him.
Using his Game Player's skill identification, he determined the properties of these mushrooms.
He placed them all in his satchel, dividing them into four portions.
In other words, aside from the portion he would definitely use for treatment, Lindsey had three remaining portions.
He tried placing these mushrooms on the workbench, and indeed, there were corresponding synthesis options.
【1 Nightlight Juk Mushroom + 1 Radiant Ore + 1 Glass Vial + 1 Molten Agent = Radiant Toxin】
【1 Nightlight Juk Mushroom + 1 Black Silk Grass + 1 Death Grass Root + 1 Volcanic Moss = Withering Corruption Elixir】
【5 Nightlight Juk Mushrooms + 2 High-Quality Fabrics + 8 Vines = Radiant Mushroom Robe】
【3 Nightlight Juk Mushrooms + 1 High-Quality Fabric + 3 Vines = Radiant Mushroom Hat】
【4 Nightlight Juk Mushrooms + 2 High-Quality Fabrics + 5 Vines = Radiant Mushroom Pants】
【1 Nightlight Juk Mushroom = Radiant Mushroom Bait】
...
The synthesis options for Nightlight Juk Mushrooms were numerous.
Aside from equipment, there were also a considerable number of potions, and just by their names or synthesis requirements, one could tell they were extremely dangerous.
However, due to the excessive demand, Lindsey could only choose to craft one or two items.
He looked up at the surrounding violet mist:
"But this Venom Fog covers a large area. If we search around here, we might still find something..."
"Drake, come here quickly and take a look at this!"
Just then, Lezer's voice echoed from the venom fog not too far ahead.
Lindsey hurried over.
He had just seen Lezer crouching to collect Nightlight Juk Mushrooms, but when he moved forward, he witnessed a completely different scene.
In front of them, a large pit abruptly appeared on the ground.
On the sunken surface, they could see an endless series of severed white fungal network openings. These had originally been connected here, forming a core.
However, at this location, it was empty, leaving behind only this large, hollow pit.
Lezer had called Lindsey over, also surprised by the scene before them.
"How could this place possibly be empty?"
"What?" Lezer's expression changed as well.
The explorer followed Lindsey into the pit, examining the severed fungal network up close.
The fungal network had been directly severed where it was dug out.
The edges of the severed parts were neat, with a series of sloping cuts that maintained a consistent width.
This was definitely not the shape left by the claws and fangs of beasts; it was the result of human intervention! The discoveries in front of them were undeniable.
Lindsey couldn't help but speak the truth, though it was hard to believe:
"Someone came here before us and took away the core of the fungal network!"
"What?" Lezer's face also changed.
"..."
The rest of the group exchanged glances upon hearing this news.
The Forest Courtyard World was no stranger to explorers and treasure hunters seeking wealth, but they had never mentioned the existence of such a hidden realm within the forest.
An unheard-of toxic enclave.
The reality of others getting there first.
The atmosphere within the team couldn't help but turn peculiar in such a situation.
It was at this moment that Schott, who had remained outside the pit and hadn't jumped in, spoke up:
"Everyone, half the duration of my skill has already passed. If we want to discuss, it's best to leave this place first."
The Dimensional Master in charge of defending against the venomous fog spoke, and Lindsey made a decision immediately:
"No problem, let's get out of here first."
"Leaving this place won't make it any more portable, and safety comes first now."
No one objected to Lindsey's decision.
The group retraced their steps out of the Poison Valley, and once again, the shadows of the distorted forest came into view.
They even felt a sense of relief they had never experienced before.
The omnipresent venomous fog that obscured their vision was more distressing than the twisted plants that rubbed against them.
However, as they walked out of the toxic fog, Lindsey saw the sunlight above.
After entering and exiting the Poison Valley, it was already late in the day. The sun was shining in the sky, and the shadows of the forest were cast beneath their feet.
This time, without Lindsey leading the way, Rayze made a decision:
"We've been away for a while, let's head back to the ship first. The others don't know what happened here yet, so we should at least inform them."
Lindsey nodded in agreement:
"Then let's return first."
The group untied the cloth strips from their faces and followed Lindsey, who led the way back towards the direction of the fleet's docking site.
Along the way, Lindsey opened his attribute panel and shifted his gaze to the task bar.
As expected.
The [Jungle Exploration!] task was already completed.
After the task skill's authentication, it turned out that the previous toxic valley indeed belonged to a type of forest enclave.
Lindsey casually claimed the rewards.
With his high attributes, a small amount of experience was no longer sufficient to raise his level, so the most valuable reward was still the Echo Grass.
[Magical Plant: Echo Grass]
[After planting, a small grass will grow, with numerous tiny tubes in its leaves capable of storing surrounding sounds for 2-3 days.]
[A special and valuable magical plant.]
The group returned to the riverbank.
Everything was as usual after the fleet docked.
Under the leadership of the female physician, Mira, some fleet members were sorting food on the shore.
Due to food poisoning the day before, the berries collected from the forest were also being treated with caution, and today they were specifically being sorted and inspected by the ship.
When they saw the five people who had appeared in the forest, Mira's expression was one of excitement, and she rushed towards them.
"Rayze, you're back?"
"You only returned last night? Did something happen in the forest?"
Rayze shifted his gaze towards Lindsey, leaving the explanation to him.
Lindsey stepped forward and spoke:
"We followed the traces of those poisonous mushrooms and found a hidden realm in the forest, but its attribute is of a toxic nature."
Upon hearing about the forest enclave, Mira's expression was already one of great surprise.
The people sorting food behind her also heard, and many of them stopped their work to look at them with anticipation.
Everyone understood the significance of an enclave! However, under the expectant gazes of the group, Lindsey shared some rather uninspiring news:
"But unfortunately..."
"Someone got there before us and took away the most important thing inside!"
(End of Chapter)
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