Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
Chapter 240 - 194: Cherry Bomb!

Chapter 240: Chapter 194: Cherry Bomb!

"Just offering some spiritual power is sufficient?"

Gong Qiying placed the written letter on the altar. Shortly after the letter disappeared, a blue envelope appeared before him.

This was a letter from Linville, the Underground City Lord of Ganhai Dungeon, yes, the same City Lord who was called "a pretentious old lady" by the City Lord of Giant Stone Dungeon.

The sudden arrival of the letter brought a bit of surprise to Gong Qiying.

[Enough, thank you for your help. That kid had some connection with me, and I originally wanted to take care of her personally, but unfortunately, I’ve been tied up with some matters recently and don’t have much energy]

[Since your dungeon is the closest, I’ll entrust Mr. Gedwin with the care of the child for the time being. Although we can’t communicate, she’s a good kid, and I’m certain you will like her once you meet her]

"You’re welcome, I only followed the trade rules," Gong Qiying wrote:

"But I actually didn’t expect that items could be sent to lower-level dungeons that haven’t unlocked the messaging feature, even if it’s a bit of a hassle. Isn’t there a risk that some City Lords might take advantage of this?"

[Take advantage? What a fun phrase. Generally, no, our Lower Cities that haven’t unlocked messaging functions won’t appear on the map at all. Contact with them only occurs if certain conditions are met, such as sufficient proximity, clear understanding of their Underground City coordinates, some basic knowledge about the City Lord’s identity, possibly some other hidden requirements, and only spiritual power or items can be sent—not letters or challenges]

[If it weren’t for the information I provided, Mr. Gedwin, you wouldn’t have been able to contact that child]

This information isn’t even recorded in Kidd’s Knowledge Crystal. Where did she learn it from?

"It seems like a form of protection for newcomers, allowing only seniors to provide material support."

[Indeed, when I first became a City Lord, I also received much help from my seniors. Ah, I suppose I count as one of your seniors too. If you have any troubles, please feel free to rely on me]

Why didn’t I receive help from my seniors? Gong Qiying muttered to himself and replied:

"Thank you, senior Linville."

[Good, good, here’s a star shell I found recently; I’ve kept it close to me. Consider it a keepsake gift, and placing it on your face lets you see the stars and the night sky]

[I’ve also sent the promised Magic Book along, and please take good care of that kid in the future. More Magic Books will be on their way soon]

Gong Qiying expressed his gratitude again, and the latter’s reply included a cute sketch of a smiling face.

Ending a chat with an emoticon, it turns out otherworlds use this method too.

He looked at the giant shell appearing on the altar, whether it could actually show stars and night skies when stuck to his face, he did not know.

But it was wrapped in a faint citrus-like fragrance, coupled with the previous mention of "kept close to the body," it was probably Linville’s body scent.

...putting this thing on my face, am I sure not to be mistaken for a pervert?

Gong Qiying suspected this was done intentionally by her, no, there was no need to doubt, it definitely was intentional.

What exactly does she want, using a pure persona to flirt around?

For now, he set the shell aside and picked up the Magic Book.

Just recently, Linville had approached him wanting to make a trade, asking Gong Qiying to take a little care of Cangyin Dungeon.

Upon inquiry, he learned that this dungeon had a new City Lord, and this new City Lord had some vague connections with Linville.

Linville claimed she was too preoccupied with trivial matters and unable to spare time, thus she entrusted Gong Qiying, who was nearest, to take care of Cangyin in a trade for items in exchange for transferring spiritual power to Cangyin.

Perhaps she was busy preparing for a battle with another dungeon? That’s why she valued spiritual power and chose to exchange items with Gong Qiying.

Regardless of what she was busy with, clearly, the deal was done.

Gong Qiying caressed the Magic Book’s cover, feeling its cool, gemstone-studded surface.

This was a Magic Book from the scant and almost extinct Mermaid Clan.

Where Linville got it from was a mystery, and she mentioned having other rare Magic Books, which could be part of the rewards in future trades.

This had Gong Qiying’s heart racing, excited at the Magic Books—his infatuation was with the Magic Books.

He had just been pondering whether the Magic Academy, featuring only magic from the games, might seem off. If magic inherent to this world could be added, wouldn’t authenticity greatly increase?

More communication with other Underground City Lords would indeed be beneficial.

Having received Linville’s advance payment, he couldn’t be stingy.

The new City Lord of Cangyin Dungeon seemed to be still a child, so he would show some magnanimity as an adult, not pursuing her responsibility for plagiarism.

He would support her with some spiritual power and also send a couple of harmless monsters. The ownership of these sent monsters still rested in Gong Qiying’s hands; Heiniss merely held usage rights. Perhaps she could claim them as her own by understanding these monsters, but...

Exploding Cherry Bombs and Fiery Chilis, how exactly should one come to understand such things?

The most basic dissection was impossible, as these items would explode the moment they appear.

Well, understanding or not, it’s just the basic Cherry Bomb and Fiery Chili, Gong Qiying still has more powerful hybrid versions.