Deep in the Living

Chapter 593: Matured Plant


Considering that Sunday will be an important day for new student admission, Luo Di and the others went to bed early.

Also, they haven't been receiving Gust's special training recently, and tonight there were no dreams of pig tongues or anything like that.

Sleeping too peacefully, Luo Di was fully awake even before the alarm clock went off.

He didn't wake the two girls beside him, instead quietly heading to the bathroom to wash up, planning to go downstairs for a self-organized morning run later.

It must be said that Mr. Question Mark's organized morning runs are highly effective, helping Luo Di regain his old habit of running. Although it seems like the simplest form of exercise, it significantly improves bodily integration.

The plants that already bloomed continue to grow, and they're not far from maturity.

During his wash-up, a second ago there was only him in the bathroom, but after splashing his face with cold water, the mirror reflected other people.

Not just one person, but two.

Wu Wen, wide-eyed and waving, and Hua Yuan, yawning endlessly and seemingly not fully awake.

Splash!

Wu Wen lightly placed her hand on his shoulder and whispered, "Luo Di, we plan to discuss something with you. Through these days of mutual practice, we discovered your plant is about to bear fruit, not far from maturing.

We might not even need to visit the dungeon; perhaps it can be achieved during this new student recruitment event.

Of course, it depends on your comprehension and the arrangements of the teachers.

Before it matures, it's necessary to tell you about some things—about the changes, direction, and basic knowledge concerning mature plants. Do you know these things yourself?"

"No, I don't."

"I thought so... When I first came to the Corner, I consulted Teacher Guo. Hua Yuan naturally has her grandmother's guidance, and as monsters, we also have the guidance and fear affinity of the Corner.

The maturity speed for us is much faster and more stable compared to you humans.

We just happened to mature when you arrived in the Corner.

Come in to talk; the cold water will calm the mind, make the pituitary space more stable, and also serve as a special connecting medium."

Just like last time, Wu Wen started filling the tub with water, but this time Luo Di was noticeably more conservative.

"How about we go for a morning run? We can chat while running."

Five minutes later.

The anticipated morning run did not happen; the moderately sized bathtub was crowded with three people, Luo Di sitting alone on one side, while the other two sat on the other.

This time, they didn't light any candles but maintained the darkness of the bathroom.

Hand in hand, feet touching.

Besides the physical contact connection, their thoughts were also linked in this way.

Wu Wen continued:

"Instead of explaining plant maturity issues, it's better to let you see directly; you'll naturally understand. I'll show it first because Sister Hua's side is a bit special."

Wu Wen actively opened her pituitary thoughts, even spreading her nerves into the two people.

Buzz!

While observing Luo Di's body, Hua Yuan, who was secretly touching with her toes, was suddenly transported to a student-style bedroom.

This was a place Luo Di had been before; he realized it immediately.

"Squad Leader, this... isn't this your home?"

"Yeah~ Maybe because I was locked here since childhood, the impact is too deep, resulting in my pituitary space being my bedroom from the start, gradually expanding as I develop.

My plant is planted in the backyard; follow me."

Hua Yuan didn't immediately follow but sniffed the faint scent inside the room, seemingly discovering something and feeling a certain inexplicable aura of fear.

Leaving the bedroom aligned with Wu Wen's home layout, crossing the hall, they arrived in the backyard.

Similar to the plant Luo Di had secured deep in the Moon Dungeon, they were planted in the centermost soil.

A plant resembling a female body, with a green surface revealing a pink interior, was standing there like a small tree, with structures resembling veins clearly visible beneath the surface.

The main trunk displayed a female body structure,

Each branch resembled outstretching arms and legs.

All the leaves, flowers, and eventually the fruits were flesh-like, each piece an exquisitely crafted flesh creation.

This is where Luo Di differed.

He had reached the flowering stage with leaves resembling slaughter knives in Hell, while the flowers, influenced by qualifications and nurtured by his grandmother, took on a multi-fingered hand structure.

Luo Di was also sure that the fruits he would bear next would differ from the leaves and flowers.

Wu Wen's plant was quite pure, with high integrity, all characteristics revolving around the flesh.

It was almost like a small yet complete human body tree; Luo Di now understood why she didn't embrace manga.

Integrity, completeness, and aesthetics had reached an extreme level, where any external interference might disrupt that completeness.

Moreover, Luo Di could sense that this human-tree had become deeply intertwined with the environment and the pituitary space, its roots spreading into every corner.

The entire pituitary space was being propelled into the next stage by the plant's influence.

Hua Yuan didn't care at all about the purity or aesthetic appearance of the plant. She took off her shoes, stepped into the backyard, and bent down to gently touch the plant's surface, searching for something.

Finally, she discovered words and numbers carved into the tree trunk from the corner.

[Flesh Human-NO.99]

"Wu Wen, you sneaky thing, have you already slipped into the top hundred?!"

"Sister Hua needs to divert her attention to the comic, naturally slower."

Upon hearing the name and ranking of the plant, Luo Di quickly joined the two's conversation: "Once a plant matures, it will be given a corresponding 'name' by the Corner.

Is there also something like a pituitary plant comprehensive ranking index (BFQ)? I seem to have heard about this somewhere before, is the Corner responsible for the rankings? This ranking comparison drives competition among each other."

Wu Wen replied: "Yes, newly matured plants often have a low ranking. After all, they can continue to grow even after maturation, until they become one with the pituitary space.

During the growth process, there is a chance for the plant's ranking to rise.

However, this ranking involves many considerations, with a special system, which I won't elaborate on here. Mainly, I want you to see the form of matured plants, especially their [wholeness].

What you need to pay attention to is,

The plant undergoes three changes during its growth - leafing, flowering, fruiting, all should ideally revolve around the essence of your fear and achieve unity at full maturity.

Diversified development can easily become incongruous, causing the matured plant to be unable to continue growing.

But for you, Luo Di, there shouldn't be much of a problem, since you're all obsessed with murderers. You need to carefully handle the final [fruit], strive to connect all elements of your plant.

I have prepared here, and next, it's time to go to Sister Hua."

Hua Yuan didn't directly respond, but returned to Wu Wen's side, whispering in a tone only audible to the two:

"Can you show us the true face of your pituitary space?"

Wu Wen's initially smiling expression instantly froze, whispering in return: "Sister noticed it? My disguise is indeed not good enough... Can we postpone it? I'll show you individually next time."

"Alright, but as for my pituitary space, Luo Di can't enter."

"Why?"

"I just tried, and the abyss in my pituitary space seems very repulsive to Luo Di; forcing him in could disrupt the balance I've painstakingly established, which I find quite strange.

Luo Di, do you know what's going on?"

Luo Di definitely knew the reason, "I have been wanted by the forces behind the comic book.

There's one thing I've never told you; the reason I was able to lead Gust back is because I was ambushed inside the Corner.

If I didn't contact Mr. Gust at the last moment, I might have died."

"Who?"

Hua Yuan flared up instantly, though Wu Wen maintained a smile, the shape of that smile had changed, wanting to hear the names from Luo Di.

"Who else, of course, it's the Joker along with the strongest Eight Evil People he summoned."

"Grandmother should be investigating the Joker's situation on her side, and since they teamed up, we will too.

Once we have clues, we'll help you get rid of the guy... Regarding the Carnivorous Family, we don't know exactly where they are hiding, we'll find them slowly then."

"Let's talk later, since I can't go to Hua Yuan's side, this plant viewing will end here! I roughly have a feeling; it's about time to go to school."

However, Hua Yuan pointed to her body, "Teacher Guo taught me a method to isolate the influence of the abyss, allowing me to individually separate the plant and take it out of the pituitary space.

Wu Wen, could I temporarily borrow your plant pot soil so I can move the plant?"

"Sure."

Hua Yuan directly opened her mouth, achieving a width unattainable by ordinary people, slowly regurgitating a small tree about the same size as Wu Wen.

Rooted upon landing,

a plant that needed to be censored appeared in front,

with no branch structures, just a single straight standing plant body.

Leaves, flowers and fruits all expressed with Hua Yuan's [appearance], inlaid on the tree trunk surface.

Each head, each face seemed to have its own consciousness, making various seductive gestures towards Luo Di.

The name and numbers were imprinted on the lowest part of the trunk.

§Endless Invasion-NO.131 (External Influence)§

Not only that,

As the plant rooted itself, it immediately locked onto Wu Wen's human tree, drawn closer by the root action, seemingly intending something.

Wu Wen had no choice but to forcibly close the mind space, everyone returned to the bathtub again.

Unknowingly, the woman on the opposite side of the bathtub had already folded together, Luo Di seemed to have become a spectator.

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