bookandnovel Chapter 79 Potential Huge Profits, Am I Going to Own a Mine?
Chapter 79 Potential Huge Profits, Am I Going to Own a Mine?
Chapter 79 Potential Huge Profits, Am I Going to Own a Mine?
There is a 72.34% chance that the map depicted on this animal skin scroll is located in the northern [Thorn Jungle].
Considering the kobolds' extremely poor drawing skills, this could probably be improved.
Fang Zhou's eyes lit up with excitement; such a high probability was enough to make it worthwhile for him to explore the thorny jungle.
Furthermore, the Goblin Cave and the Thorn Jungle that he originally intended to visit were in the same direction, so it wouldn't cause any delay.
After checking that nothing was missing, Ark led the Skull Squad away from the kobold camp, which had been reduced to ruins.
Having wasted too much time at the camp, he significantly increased his marching speed in order to reach the Goblin Cave before nightfall.
The cavern is located underground, and its only source of light is some magical moss.
At night, the moss also dies down.
At that time, the underground cave was completely dark, and many monsters that only moved in the dark would come out to hunt, greatly increasing the level of danger.
Although he was highly skilled and daring, Fangzhou still planned to find a base to spend the night as a precaution.
While the Ark was on its way, the instructors and trainees watching the live stream outside were speechless.
One student complained, "What was that Fang Zhou holding just now? It was a refinement stone, right? It was definitely a refinement stone, right?"
"What incredible luck! He just casually killed a bunch of kobolds and got a refined stone? More importantly, he also found a map that seems to indicate the location of a mineral vein?"
"Hasn't Cave 1 been explored countless times? How could there still be any survivors?"
"While others are surviving in underground caves and wilderness, Ark is here playing a treasure hunt adventure?"
The trainees were so envious they gritted their teeth, wishing they could replace the Ark.
A vein of refined stone!
If it is indeed found, according to the Human Union's reward rules, depending on the size of the mine, there will definitely be a one-time reward of at least several hundred contribution points.
In addition, the discoverer can enjoy one percent of the total revenue from the vein.
For these apprentices, this is definitely the best way to get rich overnight. Ark was already the richest and most extravagant first-year student. If he were to discover a refined stone vein, they couldn't even imagine how awesome they would be.
Inside the underground fortress, the instructors exchanged glances.
An instructor opened the animal skin map uploaded by Ark and compared it with the topographic map of Cave 1.
"Could there be a refined stone vein in Cave 1?"
Another instructor said firmly, "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
I know Cave 1 inside and out, and I've explored the Thorn Jungle area at least 10 times.
Let alone rare resources like refined stones, even ordinary iron and copper veins have been completely mined out.
At this moment, Lu Hu said leisurely, "But not long ago, didn't Cave 1 experience an earthquake?"
Is it possible that this earthquake uplifted deep underground veins of refined minerals?
"Woolen cloth"
The instructor who had been so confident just moments before was suddenly speechless.
Lu Hu stood up and said, "No matter what, let's contact the instructors stationed in the Thorn Jungle area and have them investigate the situation there."
If there really is a vein of refined stone, that would be even better.
Furthermore, if any monsters of Iron rank or higher are discovered, kill them on the spot!
One of the female instructors asked, "Do we only eliminate monsters of the Iron rank?"
The Ark only has mid-level Apprentices. What if we encounter monsters with higher-level Apprentice status?
Lu Hu grinned and said, "Just have the instructors over there protect the ark."
Fangzhou has had such a smooth time these past two months, it would be good to let him see the monsters that have risen from apprentices and suffer some losses.
With his strength, as long as he doesn't let his guard down, he should be able to escape from monsters that have risen from apprentice level, and he shouldn't be eliminated outright.
The other instructors nodded in agreement.
Lu Hu's idea is quite reliable.
Sometimes, it's not a good thing for geniuses to have it too easy.
A little tempering can actually help them grow.
Unaware that the ark inside the cave had already mobilized its instructors outside due to his discovery, the ark remained oblivious.
At this moment, the thick fog over the wilderness had gradually dissipated, replaced by a light drizzle.
The unpredictable and treacherous climate within the underground caves posed a significant challenge to the trainees' hunting and marching.
However, Ark had already prepared a well-thought-out strategy.
He put on the windbreaker from his backpack and continued walking towards the goblin cave in the light rain.
After killing several more ferocious beasts along the way, the rain gradually intensified.
In the midst of the torrential rain, the ark suddenly stopped.
He felt the ground tremble, as if some enormous creature was charging towards him.
At that moment, the thermal imaging radar also issued an alarm, confirming his suspicions.
The Ark leaned against a giant rock, directing 15 skeletons to form a battle formation in front of it, then looked intently at the rain.
Tap! Tap!
In the pouring rain, a massive, ferocious horse with well-developed muscles and a back height of at least two meters suddenly appeared out of nowhere and launched a fierce charge straight at the horde of skeletons.
This ferocious horse had a coat as hard as iron, hooves that thundered, eyes that burned with a mad crimson, and breathed scorching heat from its nostrils.
Although it was only a low-level apprentice monster, the immense power it brought with it as it charged forward was unstoppable.
Ark commanded the skeletons to quickly disperse, forming a circular formation.
At the same time, he no longer conserved his magic power, and with a light wave of his staff, he shouted, "Bone Lock!"
Two chains formed from fragments of white bone rose from the void and instantly wrapped around the two front hooves of the ferocious horse.
If a horse stumbles, it will naturally fall into the air.
Xi Lu Lu!
With a crisp crack of bones breaking, the irrational, ferocious horse let out a mournful whinny and crashed heavily into the muddy rainwater.
Then, several skeletons leaped up instantly, using their bones as blades to strike the horse's hind leg joints with precision, attempting to completely disable its ability to move.
The ferocious horse, in pain, roared repeatedly, turned around, and stretched out its large mouth full of fangs, attempting to retaliate.
However, Ark had already anticipated this move.
He directed the skeletons to hide in crevices or leap to higher places, thus avoiding the attack.
Taking advantage of the moment when the ferocious horse's attack slowed down, several skeletons quickly approached from behind, tearing at the horse's tail with their bone claws in an attempt to restrain its movements.
The magical moss on the giant rock behind the ark swayed in the wind and rain, and the faint light illuminated the fierce scene of the skeleton army and the horses' hooves clashing.
Despite its immense strength, the ferocious horse was unable to deliver a fatal blow against the ever-changing tactics of the horde of skeletons.
With its forelegs twisted into a pretzel shape, it was impossible for it to break free from the encirclement of skulls.
As time went on, the ferocious horse gradually ran out of energy and its attacks became increasingly ineffective.
Finally, when it was exhausted and unable to fight any longer, Ark commanded the Skull Squad to swarm in.
The ferocious horse mustered its remaining strength and struggled desperately, but it could not break free from the shackles woven by death. In the end, with a desperate roar, its life gradually faded away.
"Hunting points +5 points".
"Soul Power +0.1".