Even in barren lands, flowers can bloom.

Chapter 106 Even in barren lands, flowers can bloom.

When the familiar system notification sounded in my mind, a surge of excitement instantly swept through my body.

Another Digimon!

Although Cactusmon isn't very popular in the Digimon series, Lin Chen is well aware of its potential.

Cactusmon itself is just an average adult-level creature, but once it successfully evolves to the next stage, it will definitely be one of the most popular creatures in the Digital World and a childhood goddess in the hearts of countless fans.

Furthermore, the Lilimon's attributes should be Wood and Poison, which would perfectly fill the gap in his current lineup.

Flameridge Tyrannosaurus Rex acts as the main attacker, Moonlit Cat disrupts and pulls enemies from the flanks, and Lilimon is responsible for unleashing control skills.

Although there is no contract yet, Lin Chen has already considered the role of the Flower Fairy Beast.

With a thought flashing through his mind, Lin Chen turned his gaze back to the pet beast that the system had detected as a cactus beast.

Race name: Vine Fist Warrior.

"Attribute: Wood, Normal".

"Racial Rank: Mid-Elite"

"Strength Level: Tier 2, Stage 1"

As the energy monitoring bracelet reported the basic information about the Vine Fist Warrior, a question arose in Lin Chen's mind:

Why would there be a second-tier vine fist warrior in this gathering place of thorn flower fairies, which are clearly a weaker race?

Lin Chen turned to look at the thorny flower fairies around him, then pointed to the vine-fisted warrior in the corner and asked, "Is this vine-fisted warrior with you? Is it your companion? Or—?"

The Thorn Flower Fairy's reactions to Lin Chen's question were clearly divided.

A few thorn flower fairies hesitated for a moment, then nodded gently, their vines swaying slightly on either side of their bodies.

More thorn flower fairies immediately shook their flower-like heads and fiercely waved their vines, making a denial gesture. Some even took several steps back, distancing themselves from the direction of the vine fist warrior.

It seems that Fujiken Rikishi had been secretly watching this side all along.

When it noticed the thorn flower fairies looking at it, its somewhat dull expression suddenly changed.

Fujiken Rikishi stood up from the corner, his body appearing even taller after standing upright.

It moved with heavy steps, thumping towards the thorny flower fairies. Its two huge vine fists covered with red flowers swayed unconsciously, and with its simple smiling face, it looked somewhat honest.

But when the Vine Fist Warrior approached, the thorn flower fairies, who were already showing their disdain, reacted even more strongly.

They retreated as if startled, waving their vines even more fiercely. Some even hid behind their companions and rocks, only peeking out half of their flower heads, looking at the vine-fisted warriors with disdain.

The running movement of the rattan fist warrior suddenly froze.

It sensed the undisguised rejection and disgust from the thorn flower fairies, and the smile on its face instantly dimmed, its empty eyes losing all their luster.

Immediately afterwards, his tall body visibly wilted, and his once-raised head slowly drooped.

The musketeer stopped and stood there for a few seconds before turning around dejectedly. With much heavier steps than when he came, he slowly moved back to the dark corner, squatted down again, and curled himself up.

Lin Chen gazed at this scene, lost in thought.

It seems this Vine Fist Warrior is trying to fit in with the small group, and may even have been trying to please them.

However, its racial rank and strength are clearly higher than these thorn flower fairies, so in theory, it should be in a dominant or even ruling position in this small group.

But the reality is quite the opposite.

It behaved humbly and timidly, while the thorn flower fairies clearly showed their disdain and rejection towards it.

This is very unusual.

"This feeling—" Lin Chen stared intently at the Fujiken Rikishi, who was alone in the shadows of the corner. A word flashed through his mind: "Bullying again?"

This scene is very much like the vine fist warrior being bullied and ostracized by this group of thorn flower demons.

When it comes to bullying, there happens to be one pet animal that has profound insights and a clear understanding of it.

With a thought, Lin Chen summoned the shrunken Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus Rex in front of him.

Lin Chen looked at the Flameback Tyrannosaurus and asked, "You seem to know a lot about bullying. What's your opinion on this situation?"

"Yagu???"

Upon hearing this, the Flameback Tyrannosaurus's eyes widened instantly, and its head shook rapidly like a rattle drum.

Disgrace!

This is defamation!

The excited Flameback Tyrannosaurus Rex stretched out its claws and gestured wildly, then began to explain that it had not bullied anyone in the breeding house, but only wanted to make friends with other pets!

Lin Chen waved his hand, calming the excited Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus down temporarily, and then carefully observed the Vine Fist Warrior.

Judging from the current situation, to subdue this vine-fisted warrior, we must first figure out the complex relationship between it and the group of thorn flower fairies.

As Lin Chen pondered, he caught a glimpse of the Morning Breeze Sprite hovering low in the air like an observer, and his eyes lit up.

Yes, the Morning Breeze Elf is a local expert; it should be very familiar with the complex relationships in this area.

Lin Chen winked at the Moonlit Spirit Cat, who immediately understood and looked up at the Morning Breeze Spirit: "Meow~"

A moment later, Lin Chen learned about the deeds of this Vine Fist Warrior from the Morning Wind Elf.

It turns out that this big guy appeared in this forest two years ago.

In the eyes of all the local pets, this newcomer was an absolute ugly monster.

"Ugly monster?" Lin Chen was stunned, looking at the huge, dark green figure huddled in the corner.

In Lin Chen's eyes, while the appearance of the Vine Fist Warrior was not exactly exquisite and beautiful, it was certainly not ugly either.

It has a unique appearance that is rugged and powerful, yet also somewhat naive and endearing.

But Lin Chen knew that aesthetic standards were never universal.

Humans have their own standards, and naturally, different species and different life forms of pets also have their own aesthetic preferences.

Beauty may be universal, just like the Moonlit Spirit Cat, which is loved by Shadowcrack Cat and Morning Breeze Elf.

Similarly, ugliness may also share commonalities in certain dimensions.

The Vine Fist Warrior's overly bulky physique, its body covered in ferocious spikes, and its rough appearance made it stand out from the delicate elves and pets around it.

These factors combined have led many pet animals to perceive the Vine Fist Warrior as an ugly monster.

"It's a simple yet cruel reason," Lin Chen thought with a bitter smile.

The Morning Breeze Spirit continued its narration.

After surviving alone for some time, the Vine Fist Warrior tried to join other pet groups, but none of them were willing to accept it.

The Morning Breeze Sprites disliked its bulkiness and ugliness, avoiding it from afar; the Glowing Mushrooms thought it was too big and would accidentally damage their fungal carpet; even some Rock-type pets known for their defense found the tiny red flowers on its fists unreliable.

All the reasons for rejection seem to ultimately boil down to appearance.

Lin Chen couldn't help but ask, "Is it just because it's ugly?"

The Morning Breeze Elf nodded without hesitation.

Lin Chen was at a loss.

It's surprising how prevalent appearance discrimination and bullying are in the world of pets.

These thorn flower fairies are the only group that has shown a willingness to accept the vine fist warriors.

Perhaps it's because they are plant-based pets, or perhaps it's because some members are kind-hearted, that the Vine Fist Warriors were temporarily allowed to join the group.

Even so, opposition and rejection still dominate within the Thorn Flower Fairy group.

Lin Chen finally understood the predicament of the rattan fist warrior.

The Vine Fist Warrior longs to join other pet groups, but its clumsy attempts to please and cautious approach may only be seen as laughable pestering by other pets.

Therefore, all of Fujiken Rikishi's actions appeared both humble and pitiful.

"but."

Lin Chen's gaze fell once again on the curled-up green figure, and he murmured, "Even in the most barren desert, the most tenacious cactus can bloom; even the most underestimated life can blossom into the most magnificent flower."

However, the evolution of Fujiken Rikishi is an uncertain future, and at this moment, Lin Chen must find a way to change Fujiken Rikishi's inner thoughts.

Before we knew it, the sky had completely darkened, and the forest was shrouded in the deep night.

Lin Chen prepared a simple dinner by the campfire, and at the same time took out energy cubes to feed the two little ones, as well as the Morning Breeze Elf who had worked hard to lead the way all day.

After feeding his companions, Lin Chen's gaze naturally fell on the Vine Fist Warrior in the corner.

He stood up, holding an energy cube, and slowly walked towards the Vine Fist Warrior.

Lin Chen is no longer the high school graduate who struggled for a long time over a few energy cubes. Now, he earns over 50,000 yuan a month and has six figures in savings. He no longer has to be stingy when buying energy cubes.

Lin Chen's footsteps were very light, but they were still clear in the quiet night.

The Vine Fist Warrior keenly sensed Lin Chen's approach. His spiked head twitched slightly, but he didn't raise his head. Instead, he curled up even tighter, like a hedgehog afraid of being hurt.

Lin Chen stopped two meters away from it, then spread the energy cube flat in his palm and handed it to the Vine Fist Warrior.

He smiled and said, "This is a gift for our first meeting."

The Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus and the Radiant Moon Cat watched this scene from afar.

This was the first time they had ever seen Lin Chen so enthusiastic and proactive towards wild pets.

In the past, when facing wild pets, Lin Chen would simply tell them to defeat them as quickly as possible.

This isn't right.

"Yagu?"

Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus Rex carefully examined the Vine Fist Warrior before looking away.

The assessment is complete; this dull-witted pet poses no threat to my position.

"Meow~"

The Moonlit Spirit Cat quietly approached Lin Chen, its gaze following him intently from beginning to end without ever shifting.

It was always ready to rescue Lin Chen if the Vine Fist Warrior suddenly attacked.

At the same time, the Vine Fist Warrior's body trembled violently as he looked at the energy cube that Lin Chen handed him.

Those empty eyes stared intently at the fragrant energy cube, and his entire body froze.

It didn't take the energy cube; it just stared blankly ahead, its gaze unfocused and its expression slightly dazed.

Lin Chen maintained the offering gesture, his voice even gentler as he repeated, "Please accept this. I hope you like this gift."

You deserve it.

"The Vine Fist Warrior stared at the unfamiliar human before him for a long time. Suddenly, it stood up, and the shadow cast by its tall body completely enveloped Lin Chen.

The Moonlit Spirit Cat quietly took a step closer, a sharp glint flashing in its eyes.

But the Vine Fist Warrior simply lowered his head, bent down, and carefully took the energy cube from Lin Chen's hand.

Lin Chen smiled and nodded: "Let's eat quickly."

The Vine Fist Warrior tilted his head, then gripped the energy cube, turned around, and with heavy, thumping steps, walked towards the group of thorn flower fairies resting together not far away.

"What is this—"

Seeing the Vine Fist Warrior's reaction, an absurd thought arose in Lin Chen's mind: "Could it be that he intends to give this energy cube to the Thorn Flower Fairy?"

This guy was starving, and when he finally got a little food, his first reaction wasn't to eat it himself, but to try to please the thorn flower fairies who were ostracizing him.

Lin Chen felt a throbbing in his temples.

His pet beast wouldn't allow him to be so humble!

Just then, a rustling sound came from the direction of the forest path.

A thorn flower fairy is returning to its gathering place from the depths of the forest.

Upon seeing their companions return, the thorn flower fairies were immediately drawn to them.

They all turned around, waving their vines and making a rustling welcome sound as they greeted their returning companion, completely ignoring the rattling vine-fisted warrior coming towards them.

The rattan fist warrior stood frozen in place.

It looked at the thorn flower fairies who were enthusiastically welcoming their companions but ignoring it, then lowered its head and looked at the energy cube in its fist that it had been holding so tightly that it was getting warm.

A profound sense of loss and frustration, like a tangible shadow, enveloped Fujiken Rikishi's entire body.

At the same moment, the thorn flower fairy that had just returned suddenly raised its huge flower head that had been hanging low.

In the interplay of campfire and moonlight, all the thorn flower fairies could clearly see that the eyes of their kind were an eerie scarlet, and that an ominous black light flickered deep within the flower's head.

At the same time, the originally lush and soft vines on both sides of the trunk were now shimmering with a rich black light.

"Giggle giggle————"

A strange sound emanated from the eerie thorn flower demon's body.

The thorn flower fairies were still trying to figure out the state of their kind, and they continued to watch them with concern. Some thorn flower fairies were even preparing to approach and check the situation.

This eerie thorn flower demon suddenly and without warning brandished its poisonous vines, lashing out fiercely at the few thorn flower demons closest to it!

The vines pierced the air with a sharp whistling sound, carrying an undisguised killing intent!

"sand--!!!"

Caught off guard, the thorn flower fairies let out terrified screams, trying to escape, but it was too late!

At that moment, the dejected Fujiken warrior, who had been standing there with his head down, suddenly looked up. Upon seeing the situation, he grabbed his iron fist, swung his body, and charged forward at an astonishing speed.

Lin Chen also noticed the situation, and then a familiar system voice sounded in his mind:

[A dark crisis has spread to the Elven Royal Court; a mini-dungeon has officially begun.]

Players are required to defeat the Darkfolk within the specified time; the more Darkfolk you defeat, the greater the reward.

[Countdown to dungeon settlement: 12:00:00]

Lin Chen suddenly looked up. He didn't immediately pay attention to the suddenly opened mini-dungeon, but instead inexplicably thought of Zhou Ming's words from yesterday.

He muttered to himself, "Your jinx really worked."

Immediately, he stood up, his eyes burning: "Let's go, our leveling journey begins."

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