Deep in the Living
Chapter 306 - 294 Pus Crystal

Chapter 306: Chapter 294 Pus Crystal

After a brief exchange, I learned

that the young man, who belonged to the Lumpers but did not have the obvious characteristics of Lumpers, was named [Calen Pustophoros].

The crucial point was that this person was very clean; even close up, one could not smell any stench on him.

The scent on his body was more akin to that of a Spine, emitting a faint smell of roasted spinal cord, perhaps due to his long years of living in the lighthouse.

Although Calen has congenital defects, he has accepted the "Hell Item - Tumor" and his body contains a special plague system, which allows him, like Lumpers, to achieve bodily proliferation.

However, his proliferation is very unique; it does not produce various disgusting proliferative organs or swollen structures full of pus all over his body.

Due to congenital genetic defects, his proliferation can only form a hard crystalline structure, which should precisely be referred to as a "Prism-shaped pus crystal".

*A greenish crystal imbued with the life energy of Lumpers.

In his early years, he was unable to control the proliferation of the crystals and would often become immobile as a whole cluster of crystals without care. If he hadn’t been selected and sent to the lighthouse, where the intense light helped clear the crystals from his body, he would have died long ago.

Now he has mastered the concentration and self-control of the crystals.

After more than a decade living at the lighthouse, the pus crystals he produced are concentrated with powerful life energy and can refract light like a lighthouse, achieving a special kind of radiation.

...

Gurgle~

Luo Di and Agatha’s stomachs were screaming, and they felt as if they might turn into Hungers at any moment. They didn’t explain much to Calen and led him to head out of town with the mount from the inn’s ground floor.

This type of plea from their stomachs was all too familiar to Calen,

as he often went hungry as a child. Lumpers have a large appetite, and so their perception of hunger is more acute; he knew all too well how uncomfortable it was.

Since they weren’t very familiar with each other just yet, Calen, who followed behind the two, hesitated to speak up until he learned from their conversation that they were going out of town to find food. Then he quietly said:

"I... I have something to eat here, maybe it can suffice for now. If we’re going out to hunt, we would likely need to travel far to find Hell Beasts not contaminated by the plague."

"What kind of food?"

Luo Di’s gaze shifted from the black pig mount to Calen.

"This..."

Expecting Calen to pull some kind of lighthouse food from his pockets, he instead extended an empty palm.

Buzz!

A green light flashed, and his palm proliferated with nut-like crystalline objects.

Although they were crystal-like in structure and had no smell, they were clearly Lumpers’ proliferated objects, and somewhat repulsive.

"Is this edible?"

"Yes, you can try it."

Observing Calen’s honest expression, Luo Di put it in his mouth. Contrary to his expectations, the crystal began to dissolve and soften upon contact with his saliva, boasting a texture similar to chocolate, but with a minty flavor.

"Hmm!?"

A surge of intense life energy instantaneously filled his body, quickly quenching his hunger. Just one was enough to replenish all the nutrients his body needed, completely obliterating the intense sensation of hunger.

Agatha also ate one, and her muscles even began to twitch.

Having never seen such a Lumper before, she couldn’t help but ask:

"How is this possible?"

Calen explained calmly, "When I was first in the lighthouse and had nothing to eat, I tried eating my own pus crystals. Initially, it was impossible to swallow, but gradually, my body began to change.

Suddenly one day, I was able to create these edible pus crystals.

They have no strange smell and are easy to digest.

Once eaten, they provide targeted nourishment based on what your body lacks... they can even help heal some not very serious injuries."

This explanation made Luo Di instantly understand why the Demon King related to eyesight recommended this person’s inclusion, and also why the Spine Demon King was willing to shelter a Lumper.

Calen wasn’t just someone with congenital defects; he was uniquely congenital.

Luo Di also had a hunch that the abilities of this lighthouse keeper were far from just that.

Agatha continued to ask, "Such a great thing, you couldn’t possibly produce it so easily, right? Matter conversion, energy conservation, where do you absorb energy from?"

"The main energy source is light..."

"Light?"

"Yes~ My body is a bit special, I can’t proliferate physically like ordinary Lumpers. But my proliferating crystals can absorb light energy and convert it into their own energy.

Even if I don’t eat, I can live indefinitely.

In the years I have been living at the lighthouse, the conversion rate has also been gradually increasing.

As long as there is light, I can always create these things."

Agatha continued to press: "What if there is no light? We are going to head to Hell’s Dark Side later, and getting a light source there is a very luxurious matter."

"It’s okay~ I’m not picky.

In the past, when Mr. Eye was dormant and the lighthouse was without light, or when I was on vacation, I often picked up some seafood by the sea. I can eat any fish or shrimp tainted with filth, and also convert them into crystals.

I think there should be something I can eat on the Dark Side."

Agatha, shocked and somewhat puzzled, even smelled something suspicious, "With your talents, why wouldn’t Primordial Slime take you back for proper cultivation? Just leaving you at the fringe harbor?"

"I have been to Primordial Slime, and the Hell Item on me was accepted there. But I have gotten used to staying at the lighthouse, where my development is better and faster.

After the Demon Ascension, they will have me return."

Calen suddenly muttered softly, "Actually, I’d rather go to Mr. Eye..."

Agatha temporarily dismissed her concerns, agreeing with this suddenly joined Lumper teammate.

Since they were full, it was time to discuss serious matters, the three of them did not talk about the warrant directly on the streets but returned to the hotel suite.

"This is our current primary target."

This was the first time Calen saw a warrant issued by the Great Monastery, his fluorescent green eyes quickly scanning the content.

"Kuleon, I roughly know his area of activity."

Agatha was startled, "You know?"

"Yes... Not only can Mr. Eye’s vision radiate over the sea, but it can also monitor all conditions in the coastal region. As a lighthouse keeper, I also know a bit."

"This person has killed so many Insects, didn’t the people of Evil Play come to you for information?"

"Kuleon is a man of Spine, and he will soon undergo Demon Ascension. Mr. Eye naturally will not reveal the news of such a talent, just giving them an excuse to make them go away.

Moreover, most people can’t get near to the lighthouse; it’s very difficult to see Mr. Eye.

It is because Mr. Di has such a need that Mr. Eye is willing to share the information.

However, it’s only the main area where Kuleon operates; how to actually find him is still difficult. As far as I know, he is very cautious, not leaving any information out."

Agatha nodded her head, "Indeed~ If it was easy to find him, those guys from Evil Play would have found him long ago; we need to think about different methods."

Who knew,

Luo Di gently raised his right hand, as if raising his hand in class.

Perhaps due to the completely different energy supplement from consuming the crystal, not only satisfying his hunger but also nourishing his pituitary.

The completely awake brain led Luo Di to come up with a plan, a plan that could bait the wanted criminal out.

Luo Di first took out the metal stick given by Agatha, "As long as I strike this, no matter where you are, you can perceive it, right?"

"The farther the interval, the weaker the Perception~ If the distance is too far, it’s best to strike with the metal from the Punishment Room; the resonance effect will double."

"Okay, let’s act this way; we might be able to bait Kuleon out..."

After Luo Di presented the related plan, although Agatha acknowledged its feasibility, she was quite worried, "It’s too dangerous, Luo Di. That guy is more dangerous than a rat; we must act together."

"Without taking risks, how can we fish for a big catch.

Your large stature and Monastery appearance will create too big a splash on the water surface, and the big fish will slip away early. Just stay ashore and wait for my message."

"Alright then."