Chapter 101 Nazha's Incident
Chapter 101 Nazha's Incident
Without pausing, the four immediately turned around and retreated back the way they had come.
The monsters in the middle level are not weak to begin with. The siege just now, composed of Fire Axe Hilichurl thugs and Sea Wraiths, would have likely resulted in heavy casualties for any other adventurer team.
For Tifa, Robin, and Violet, who were still only level 1 adventurers, even with their excellent teamwork and powerful magic, a high-intensity encounter left them with a huge mental and physical exhaustion.
Continuing to act rashly is not a wise move.
They decided to proceed cautiously and wait until everyone's skills had improved before exploring deeper floors.
When the four stepped out of the Tower of Babel and returned to the ground, the refreshing evening air blew in their faces, gently caressing each of them.
Leaving the oppressive and stifling environment of the underground city and breathing the fresh air above ground, everyone felt a sense of relief.
"I was lucky today, and I finished the task in no time."
Fen Yu stretched and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
They not only successfully collected the wings of the Blue Demon Butterfly and fulfilled Naza's request, but also solved the other adventurer requests that followed.
With the addition of successfully conquering the fifteenth floor, today can truly be considered a great success.
The team went straight back to the guild, skillfully submitted the quest, sold all the excess loot, and earned a considerable amount of Falli.
Afterwards, they arrived at the Mih Family Headquarters, Aichi Pharmacy, located in the Seventh District.
The pharmacy was filled with a faint aroma of herbs.
Naza, the dog-human girl behind the counter, was resting her chin on her hand, looking somewhat bored. Her half-closed eyes opened slightly when she saw them walk in through the door.
"You haven't already completed the adventurer's commission, have you?" Naza asked in surprise.
Although she knew that Burning Feather had been upgraded to Lv.2, the Blue Demon Butterfly was a notoriously rare species, and finding them in the vast seventh floor was by no means easy.
She had originally thought it would take them at least several days, or even longer, to finish.
"Hmm, not bad luck, we found a few Blue Demon Butterflies."
The robin smiled and stepped forward, gently opening the package he carried with him so that Nazha could see what was inside.
Inside the package, several pairs of "Blue Demon Butterfly Wings" emitting a faint blue light lay quietly.
Upon seeing the material she had been dreaming of, Nazha's eyes lit up instantly, and her face was filled with undisguised surprise.
"Thank you so much. I never expected you to be so amazing—" she exclaimed sincerely.
Just then, the back door of the pharmacy was pushed open, and a handsome man with blue hair and blue eyes and a gentle demeanor walked out.
"Aren't these the Blue Demon Butterfly wings that Nazha has always wanted?"
When Mihe saw them, he first smiled with delight, but when his gaze fell on the butterfly wing in the robin's hand, his smile deepened. "So she entrusted it to you."
Upon hearing Mihe's voice, Nazha's joy vanished instantly, turning her face deathly pale. A bead of cold sweat appeared on her forehead, and her tail began to wag uneasily behind her.
"sorry!"
Mihe pressed one hand on Nazha's head and bowed deeply to Fenyu and the others.
When Mihe caught them in the act, Naza could no longer hide the fact that she had commissioned them to do things at a low price.
Upon learning the reward for the commission, Mihe's expression shifted from astonishment to anger, and finally to guilt towards Fenyu and the others.
Even with the closest of friends, Mih could not accept such a subservient behavior.
"It's nothing," Fen Yu said calmly to Mihe. "Just consider it helping out; it's not too difficult."
Besides, it was a matter of mutual consent; if they were unwilling, they could have refused at the time.
He never intended to ask for payment.
There might be a second time, but there won't be a third.
Although Fen Yu didn't seem to care at all, Mi He still had a long face and kept apologizing.
Naza kept her head down and remained silent.
She knew, of course, that what she was doing was wrong, but she had no other choice.
Having a benevolent but almost extravagant god as her master, coupled with the fact that the decline of the Mih Familia was caused by her expensive prosthetic limb, she was under immense pressure and did something foolish.
The air inside the pharmacy still retained the unique fragrance of dozens of herbs that had escaped from when the medicine was prepared earlier.
It's a scent that's bittersweet, and if you smell it for a while, it can even bring a sense of peace to your mind.
"This really won't do, God Mih, how can I accept your money?"
With a gentle smile on her face, Fen Yu gently pushed back the heavy leather bag that Mihe had handed her.
As the bag swayed, it produced a crisp, pleasant clinking sound from the falcon coins.
Mih's hand froze in mid-air. This god, with his handsome face like a noble prince, now had serious and stubborn eyes.
His simple yet clean white robe appeared dignified because of his serious demeanor at that moment.
"Let's keep things separate. Fenyu, you've put in the work, so you deserve a fair reward."
"Lord Mich, please don't insist."
Feng Jin, standing to the side, also gently advised, her pink twin ponytails swaying slightly as she spoke, "Consider it tuition for learning medicine-making skills here. Gaining knowledge from the God of Medicine is a gain more precious than any amount of money."
As she spoke, she winked playfully, trying to lighten the mood.
Robin and Tifa shared the same attitude; they couldn't accept Mih's money, since Violet had indeed received preferential treatment, as had Frynn.
Seeing everyone's determination, Mihe's stubbornness finally turned into a helpless, bitter smile.
He slowly withdrew his hand, and the leather bag landed with a "thud" on the polished countertop.
His gaze fell on Nazha, who had remained silent behind him. The gentleness on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a complex expression that mixed disappointment and severity.
"Nazha," his voice wasn't loud, but it was much heavier than before, "Why did you do this?"
Naza's body stiffened almost imperceptibly.
She stubbornly turned her head to one side, her meticulously styled brown princess hair drawing a defiant arc in the air.
"The family's accounts have always been in deficit, I just want to save some money."
Mih's lips twitched uncontrollably.
He looked at Nazha's profile, her eyes half-closed, refusing to meet anyone's gaze, everything about her was exactly the same as her usual calm and indifferent demeanor.
But only those who know her well enough can see that the fluffy dog tail behind her waist is trembling slightly and uncontrollably, revealing her inner tension and unease.
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