If one were to think about it, there was nothing strange about it.
People lived inside the mushrooms and took care of the mushrooms. They wore clothes made of mushrooms and walked on the ground paved with the skin of the mushrooms. Even half of their diet consisted of different kinds of mushrooms. As a result of living together for years, whether intentionally or not, everyone carried a large number of spores in their bodies.
"The old lady decided to use her life to stop us because she pinned her hope on the spores in her body. Once we were infected with the spores released from her body after she died, we would immediately experience the happiness of finding the truth and become a part of the mushroom society. That is what they call themselves, the 'servants of the truth'. With this action, the old lady could eliminate a threat to the society. The people here don't value their lives very much. Perhaps, in her eyes, it was a good deal to exchange her life for the stability of the society after living for so many years. "
"I won't do such a stupid thing," Bohemia said as she crossed her arms. "But I don't need to do that. I'm a posthuman. Isn't it easy for me to catch a thief? "
Even though she said that, there was a hint of hesitation in her voice. She lowered her head, and her long, curly, golden-brown hair floated messily beside her head, covering most of her face. Lin Sanjiu couldn't see her expression clearly.
Lin Sanjiu looked at her for a while and continued, "I'm worried that after you become a member of the mushroom society, even if you are not forcibly transformed, this kind of thinking and attitude will slowly seep into your consciousness. People are much more easily influenced than they think. "
Bohemia didn't say anything.
"It's just like how birds and beasts will carry the seeds far away after eating a fruit. But the situation is slightly different. People should know that there are spores in their bodies, and they are used to it. They move the bodies to a place where there are no mushrooms, hoping that after a rain, new mushrooms will grow from the bodies. Do you remember? When we were at the shelter, the weather was gloomy and it was going to rain soon. At that time, everyone told us that it was a good day and that new houses would be built soon. That was because it was the time for the mushrooms to grow. "
"Those disgusting bean sprouts also grew after that rain."
After a while, Bohemia raised her head abruptly. Her face was wrinkled like a piece of rag. "So, as long as I get wet, mushrooms will grow out of my body at any time?"
Even though Lin Sanjiu didn't want her to stay, she couldn't lie to her. If Bohemia was going to make a decision that would affect the rest of her life, she had to hear the whole truth.
"… I don't think so."
"In a way, these spores are like bacteria. We carry an astronomical amount of bacteria on our bodies, but as long as the immune system functions normally, people can live well, and these bacteria can't affect us. I think the relationship between spores and the human body should be similar … "
After all, humans and mushrooms formed an ecological cycle. If the spores grew on living humans and affected the survival of humans, the balance would be destroyed, and the mushrooms themselves would be harmed.
The tightly wrinkled ball of rag loosened, and the smooth face of Bohemia was restored. She waved her hand as if she had thought it through. Lin Sanjiu was shocked by her carefree attitude. "It's nothing. There are so many parasites on human bodies. What difference does it make whether I'm carrying bacteria or spores? "
If all these didn't make Bohemia waver, the next point might not be able to scare her away. Lin Sanjiu sighed, "It seems like the people here can't reproduce."
"It's not like that."
Bohemia had to mention Mika. Yes, Mika had a mother and a daughter. Not only that, there were many children of all ages in this society. If they couldn't reproduce, how could they have children? Half of her conclusion was based on conjecture. Even if Lin Sanjiu was asked why, she couldn't provide any evidence. Just when she was hesitating on how to explain, she suddenly realized that it wasn't Bohemia who said that.
The cat doctor had been sleeping like a dead pig just a moment ago, but now, he sat up with a jolt. His eyes were bright and clear, and he didn't seem to be sleepy at all.
Lin Sanjiu turned her head and saw the receptionist standing not far behind the two humans and the cat. She didn't know when he had walked out. Even the posthumans didn't hear his footsteps. He stood there with his hands crossed. His face was calm and gentle, as if he was a leaf blown by the wind. Compared to the steaming and loud human, his temperament was closer to that of a bamboo or an orchid. Lin Sanjiu lowered her head and looked at his shoes. She could vaguely see a thick layer of white cushion at the edge of his shoes.
When she turned her head, she felt a burning pain from the wound at the back of her head. Her mind was a blur. Her current condition was really bad. Sometimes, she couldn't even react to something that was very obvious. Lin Sanjiu looked at the receptionist and asked, "How long have you been standing there?"
"I'm sorry. I came to the courtyard from the other entrance."
The receptionist pointed to the side of the building. From Lin Sanjiu's angle, she could only see a wall. "You guys were so engrossed in your conversation that you didn't seem to notice me. I found your conversation very interesting, so I couldn't help but stop … Coincidentally, I heard you say that the people here aren't fertile, so I couldn't help but speak. I'm really sorry to have surprised you. "
"Fertility has nothing to do with me," Bohemia interrupted.
"I don't even know how many years I have left in my life. Why would I think about something that has nothing to do with me? It doesn't matter if they aren't fertile. But, the people here should be able to reproduce, right? Maybe she guessed wrongly? "
Even though she wasn't interested in it, she still hoped that the humans in the mushroom society were as normal as possible. Lin Sanjiu turned to face the receptionist and asked in a low voice, "Is that true?"
Even though she had no evidence to back up her conjecture, she didn't think that she was wrong. Perhaps, this was a good opportunity to see if the receptionist was lying.
The receptionist tilted his head slightly as if he felt that the question wasn't easy to answer. He scratched his chin lightly.
"Actually, our physiological structure is exactly the same as yours because we are all humans. Of course, although the Zombies that have been modified by ants look similar to us, they aren't considered humans anymore … In short, we have the reproductive function that you have. "
Lin Sanjiu felt that the receptionist hadn't finished his sentence.
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