Chapter 2: Leader-Class: Demon Flame Dragon, Barbatos (Awakened, Corresponding Body Not Yet Obtained).
[The Mother Nest Structure: Activated Fungal Carpet has evolved, greatly expanding the range of targets it can devour.]
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After Jila completed her advancement, she entered a brief dormant state. Once Su Xiao confirmed she was fine, he exited the insect nest and found it had grown to a height of 200 meters, with a larger footprint, and the fungal carpet was gradually expanding.
For now, not many changes to the mother nest were visible, but within a few hours, improvements in all aspects would become apparent.
[Notification: Main Quest: Rise: Fifth Ring (Completed)]
[You have obtained Soul Crystal Core x4.]
[Main Quest: Sixth Ring (Pending activation. It will reactivate when the time comes or upon reaching certain key events.)]
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Su Xiao closed the quest list, estimating that the main quest would likely activate after the Nether invasion.
As soon as Su Xiao stepped out of the insect nest, the Undead Girl approached him. She had come because of Su Xiao's side plan regarding the "legal representative" of their base camp—he needed to capture them quickly.
This "legal representative" was currently with the Crimson Queen, so Su Xiao devised a plan. After the Crimson Queen was beaten into retreat, she would desperately want to reclaim the Source Ore Grassland, which could continuously produce bio-energy and was crucial to the insect race.
The problem was, who would go there to mine now? Kara would return periodically to clear it out, resulting in their side's sub-nests being blown up and rebuilt, over and over.
The Crimson Queen urgently needed someone to kill Kara. Don't forget, she had three wealthy friends.
At this critical moment, if the Undead Girl contacted that side, indicating she could eliminate Kara but needed a fee...
For such matters, both parties would surely arrange a meeting to discuss details. At that point, Su Xiao would go in the Undead Girl's place to capture their "legal representative"—Molei, who had an exceptionally high Void Tree Reputation.
"This... isn't it a bit bad? It would damage my reputation. Even though you're not going to kill her, I'd still become a liar."
The Undead Girl's tone was hesitant, but the next second, she received a notification.
[Notification: You have received 5000 Soul Coins.]
"Cough! It's already arranged. Meeting at the ancient ruins to the east. She should be arriving soon. Hurry up, Bai Ye."
Leaving these words, the Undead Girl turned and walked away, touching her slightly aching conscience. But after seeing the newly credited 5000 Soul Coins in her assets, her conscience stopped hurting immediately. Su Xiao had simply given too much for her to refuse.