Dungeon Survival: Starting with a Succubus School Beauty

Chapter 8: Top-Tier Pest Exterminator! We can't let this suffering go to waste!

That's a top-tier pest control agent!

Lin Xia looked at the exchange requirements and, finding that only food was needed, immediately placed the hound meat on the list and completed the exchange.

[Ding—You have obtained a Superior Pesticide!]

After doing all that, Lin Xia didn't hesitate. She took out the Special Grade Pesticide and sprayed it wildly at the black fire ants behind her!

"Sizzle—sizzle sizzle sizzle!"

A pungent white mist instantly gushed out from the can's opening, precisely enveloping the swarm of fire ants charging at the forefront.

The effects of that super-grade pest control agent are absolutely immediate!

The black fire ants hit by the white mist had their glossy black carapaces soften and dissolve rapidly, as if they were burning wax, making a sizzling sound that made your teeth ache.

The dark red light emanating from their bodies dimmed rapidly, like embers being extinguished.

The dense ant colony was harvested as if by an invisible scythe, stiffening and rolling in large swaths, losing all vitality within seconds.

All that remained were charred remains smoldering with blue smoke and the pungent smell of chemicals.

"efficient!"

Lin Xia's spirits lifted, and she quickened her movements, spraying the ant swarm that was surging up from behind.

White smoke billowed through the dimly lit mine tunnels, forming a barrier of death.

Shuang Ruxue glanced back at the scene, her tense nerves relaxed slightly, but she dared not stop for a moment.

She knew that the spray could only provide temporary relief, and that there were endless pursuers behind them.

She gritted her teeth and continued running wildly deep into the winding mine tunnels.

The heavy footsteps and the two men's rapid breathing echoed in the empty mine.

Ten minutes felt like an eternity.

Finally, the chilling, tidal wave of rustling and piercing screech behind them was shut out by an invisible wall—the passage to the previous cavern was completely closed!

"Phew... Phew... We're safe... for now."

After confirming that the passage had indeed disappeared, Shuang Ruxue dared to stop and carefully put Lin Xia down. She then slid down against the cold rock wall, panting heavily.

Sweat soaked her hair and clung to her smooth forehead.

"Thanks, Xiaoxue."

Lin Xia's voice was noticeably weak, but her eyes were still relatively clear.

Lin Xia struggled to sit up straight and looked behind her.

Having lost reinforcements, the remaining dozens of black fire ants near the entrance of the passage, though still fierce, were no longer a threat.

Without wasting words, Shuang Ruxue endured the burning pain in her calves and activated her life siphon once again.

The crimson mist precisely wrapped around the defeated soldiers, quickly draining their last bit of life force.

Lin Xia also mustered her spirits, raised the insecticide can in her hand, and sprayed it a few more times at the scattered black fire ants that rushed in.

"Sizzle... Sizzle..."

After a few sounds, the mine tunnel fell completely silent, leaving only the two men's heavy breathing and the pungent smell of residual medicine.

The taut string suddenly relaxed, and intense pain instantly engulfed the two of them.

Lin Xia grinned and rolled up her trouser leg. After just one glance, the corner of her mouth twitched involuntarily.

There were four or five coin-sized wounds on his calves and around his ankles!

The skin around the wound was completely carbonized, pitch black, and the center was charred, emitting a burnt smell of flesh.

Waves of intense burning pain washed over Lin Xia, causing cold sweat to pour down her forehead.

"Wow... those ants' fire is really powerful!"

Lin Xia gasped.

Shuang Ruxue, who was next to him, also looked down to examine it, just like him.

On her fair, jade-like calves, several equally charred bite marks stood out starkly.

Although not as many as Lin Xia's, their appearance on her perfect skin was like ink splattered on a masterpiece.

"Ah! My leg!"

Shuang Ruxue let out a short gasp, looking at the ugly scars, her little mouth pouting, and her bright red eyes instantly filled with tears, showing her grievance and unhappiness.

There was no trace of the ferocity she displayed during the previous battle; she reacted like a girl who loves beauty seeing her disfigured face.

Lin Xia glanced at Shuang Ruxue's tearful appearance, then looked at the even more tragic marks on her own legs, and for some reason, she found it a little funny and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Hey! You're still laughing!"

Shuang Ruxue glared at Lin Xia angrily, her tail tip trembling slightly with rage.

"Ahem... I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Lin Xia quickly suppressed her laughter, enduring the pain as she said seriously:

"Okay, don't worry! These kinds of scars should fade and heal on their own. If not..."

Lin Xia paused, looked into Shuang Ruxue's eyes, and spoke more seriously.

"I'll go find you some medicine to help your scars heal. I guarantee you'll recover. I keep my word."

Upon hearing this, Shuang Ruxue's eyes welled up a little, and although her little mouth was still pouting, the aggrieved look on her face had clearly faded.

She snorted, which was a reluctant acceptance of the promise.

A promise at least proved that this guy wasn't a heartless bastard, which gave me some peace of mind.

The two rested against the rock wall for a while until the sharp pain in their bodies became dull and heavy, and their physical strength and mental state recovered somewhat.

"We can't let this suffering go unrewarded."

Lin Xia leaned against the rock wall to stand up, her gaze sweeping over the black fire ant corpses scattered all over the mine tunnel behind her.

Without hesitation, Lin Xia dragged her injured leg and limped over, starting to stuff the charred spoils into her backpack.

.......

[Ding—Acquired 4330 Black Fire Ant Corpses]

When the system notification sounded, Lin Xia finally felt a little better.

Even the smallest mosquito leg is still meat. Who knows if these black fire ant corpses will come in handy later?

After dealing with the body, Lin Xia finally had the mind to carefully examine the so-called abandoned iron ore mine tunnel.

The cave walls are a deep gray-black, with some areas revealing dark, metallic mineral veins.

He scratched at it with his fingers, then picked up a piece of fallen pebble and examined it closely.

"It really is refined iron ore!"

Lin Xia's eyes lit up, her fatigue vanished, and a surge of excitement welled up inside her.

The blueprints for the Infinite Water Dispenser are now only missing this final piece of refined iron!

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Xia immediately opened the chat interface and found the name "I am not Lao Liu".

"Qingci Zhujiu: Brother Liu, are you there? Do you have any extra stone pickaxes? I can trade you food for them."

The message was sent and received a reply within seconds.

"I'm not Lao Liu: Master Zhujiu! Yes, yes, yes! I just finished making several new ones. But... why do you suddenly want these? Did you find some great mine?"

Lin Xia smiled slightly as she looked at the other person's tentative question.

This guy is pretty perceptive.

"Qingci Zhujiu: Hey, better safe than sorry. Who knows when we might need it in this weird place? I just happen to have some extra meat on hand."

Lin Xia casually avoided mentioning her true intentions and removed a piece of hound meat from the trading list.

"I'm not Lao Liu: Got it! Got it! You've thought this through, boss! So... a piece of meat for a stone pickaxe? My pickaxe's durability is maxed out!"

"A clear poem and a cup of wine: Deal done."