171: Dick's Daughter

Chapter 171 Dick's Daughter

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At the same time, Kun was transforming into a streamlined wooden carriage, advancing at full speed.

But the direction was not towards the entrance of the Fifth Layer, but towards the check-in point for the adventurer groups on the Fifth Layer, a forest located in the Northern region!

Dick was very clear about the strength of Yasuo and the other four; except for A Fan and that Healer, the remaining three were all stronger than Donald. A head-on confrontation was not advisable; only through strategy could they gain a sliver of hope.

The purpose of the magic arrays was merely to buy time. Dick's goal was very clear, so after activating all the pre-buried magic arrays, he immediately led everyone away.

At the same time, Dick also knew that if they just went up layer by layer like this, they would probably be caught up to soon. Yasuo's speed was much faster than the wooden carriage.

They had to kill the pursuers to eliminate future troubles; only then could they safely leave the Underground City!

As for the method to deal with Yasuo and the four others, it was also simple: borrow strength. There were still three Super Squads among the adventurer groups!

Like Yasuo and his group, their average level was sixty or higher, making them evenly matched opponents.

If Dick's calculations were correct, the other three Super Squads should currently be at the adventurer group check-in point on the Fifth Layer!

Unlike the check-in requirements for the Youth Group, the check-in requirements for the adventurer groups were very time-consuming, requiring them to stay in a Beast Forest where Beasts frequently spawned for three days!

During this period, the squad would face attacks from a large number of Beasts, and it was continuous 24 hours a day, which was a great test of willpower and endurance.

Of course, most importantly, they had to guard against attacks from other adventurer squads, as everyone was a competitor, and if one squad died, their ranking could move up.

Only by staying in the Beast Forest for three full days could they successfully check in; not a minute, not a second less would do!

And at this point in time, those three Super Squads of the adventurer groups should have already arrived at the Beast Forest and were checking in there.

Of course, those high-level adventurers were not fools; they wouldn't fight a bloody battle with Yasuo and his group just because of a word from Dick.

But it didn't matter, Dick still had a trump card, and that was Elizabeth. It was time for Your Majesty the Empress to reveal her mask and command the heroes.

Dick had investigated; in this Championship, many teams were related to the Emilia Royal Family!

Among them was a squad called Fire Phoenix Squad, a Super Squad funded by the Royal Family. They represented the Emilia Royal Family and fought for the glory of the Royal Family!

Since it was funded by the Royal Family, the boss behind it was naturally Elizabeth!

Undoubtedly, Elizabeth definitely had the ability to command the Fire Phoenix Squad. This was a strong reinforcement and a way to break the deadlock!

If everything went smoothly, the other two Super Squads might also give Elizabeth face.

Putting aside the high rewards, the Empress's favor could not be measured in money!

Although Elizabeth didn't want to expose her identity, she didn't want others to know that a dignified Empress of a country had secretly come to participate in the Underground City Championship.

But things had come to this point, and she could only lay her cards on the table.

You must know that even if Dick handed over the purple longevity divine flower to Yasuo and others, they would still kill them to prevent the news from leaking.

From the moment Dick obtained the purple longevity divine flower, Yasuo and others were destined not to let them go!

As long as two Super Squads were willing to help, Yasuo and others would not be a threat!

Of course, the worst-case scenario was that only the Fire Phoenix Squad was willing to help, but even so, with one Super Squad providing protection, Dick and his group could safely leave the Underground City.

At this moment, Dick was standing at the front of the carriage, holding the purple longevity divine flower in his hand, looking into the distance with a calm expression.

The purple longevity divine flower looked completely submissive; it had entirely forgotten the grudge of having its leaves eaten before.

Because Dick had just taught Yasuo a lesson, this point greatly increased the purple longevity divine flower's favorability. An enemy's enemy is a friend; this was what A Zi's mother had taught her.

"What is your name?" Dick suddenly lowered his head and asked.

Hearing this, the purple longevity divine flower was startled, blinked its large eyes repeatedly, and quickly said in a sweet voice, "Call... call me Xiao Zi!"

"Who gave you that name?"

"A Zi's mother!"

"Who is she?"

"A Zi's mother is very amazing. She can make beautiful purple balls, and she can turn into a purple-furred fox. She also has nine tails..."

As soon as A Zi was mentioned, Xiao Zi became extremely excited, chattering on and on, like a little chatterbox.

But soon, Xiao Zi became sad. She pouted and cried, "But A Zi's mother is dead. She was killed by those bad people, Woo woo woo..."

Looking at the sad and tearful Xiao Zi, Dick was confused because he heard that this "A Zi's mother" was the BOSS of the Fifth Layer - the Purple Firmament Spirit Fox!

So... the floor BOSS and the secret treasure in the treasure chest actually became mother and daughter, and even lived together for a long time?

"According to the rules of the Underground City, Beasts cannot open any treasure chests, so how exactly did you meet that Purple Firmament Spirit Fox?"

"Idiot, big idiot," Xiao Zi stuck out her tongue at Dick and looked up, saying, "I am A Zi's mother's daughter, of course she gave birth to me!"

"Uh... please, you are a flower, how could a fox give birth to you?"

Animals giving birth to plants, foxes giving birth to flowers, this was simply too bizarre. Dick had never seen anything so abstract in his hundred lives.

A natural treasure like the purple longevity divine flower could not be nurtured by ordinary mortals; it could only be obtained by opening a chest.

Hearing this, Xiao Zi was a little unconvinced and said loudly, "My mother gave birth to me! I hatched from an egg!"

"Xiao Zi, foxes don't lay eggs. Foxes are mammals, they are viviparous..."

"You're lying, you must be lying! I remember clearly, I came out of an egg!"

Dick was a little speechless. After several inquiries, he finally understood what the egg in Xiao Zi's mouth was.

It was a small square box with beautiful gems inlaid on the surface, and it could be opened and closed. Xiao Zi usually slept inside...

No, is this an egg?

Isn't this a diamond treasure chest?

Clearly, since Xiao Zi gained consciousness, she had been with that Purple Firmament Spirit Fox, and all her knowledge was taught by "A Zi's mother."

Dick was too lazy to correct Xiao Zi's absurd common sense and simply changed the subject, "Then what about your father?"

"Fa... father?"

Xiao Zi's pretty face was full of confusion. She didn't remember having a father at all. For so long, only A Zi had been taking care of her.

"I don't have a father!"

Hearing this, Dick smiled gently and said slowly, "How could that be? Your A Zi's mother couldn't possibly give birth to you alone. Reproduction requires the union of male and female; this is a natural rule."

"Then what are the characteristics of a father?" Xiao Zi tilted her head and asked.

"Characteristics, let me think," Dick's eyes narrowed, and he said softly, "It's the person you saw first."

"Oh oh!! Then I know who my father is! He's a tall man with a face full of stubble. More than a hundred years ago, he was the first to open my egg, and then..."

"And then A Zi's mother killed and ate him," Xiao Zi said with a mournful face, shaking her head. "So, both my father and mother are gone, Woo woo woo, I'm an orphan now..."

Listening to Xiao Zi's narration, Dick finally understood everything.

It turned out that more than a hundred years ago, an adventurer sneaked into the BOSS room while the Purple Firmament Spirit Fox was out foraging and opened the diamond treasure chest.

Good news, he drew a special secret treasure, and it was the purple longevity divine flower used for extending life.

Bad news, the Purple Firmament Spirit Fox happened to return and killed him directly.

Looking at Xiao Zi's dejected appearance, Dick's lips curved, and he said slowly, "How about I be your father?"

Hearing this, Xiao Zi stopped crying, tilted her head to look at Dick, her pair of purple eyes filled with clear foolishness.

"Then, then you're not allowed to eat my leaves anymore, okay?"

"I swear I won't eat them."

"Okay, then you'll be Xiao Zi's father from now on. You have to give me water every day, tell me stories, and hug me to sleep!"

"Of course," Dick's smile grew wider, and he said warmly, "I will love you dearly, my good daughter."