Corruption Gold
Sky Compass remains as reliable as ever.
Linsey felt the vibration and opened the map.
The Hidden Space has indeed been marked on the map.
This space is located northeast of Linsey's feet, not too far away, about 50 meters away as the crow flies.
"Great, we can just go straight there."
Linsey activated the [Eternal Imprint], instantly disappearing underground and traversing the distance in the darkness in the blink of an eye.
Call--
Torches were lit in the pitch-black underground.
What appeared before Linsey was the end of a mine tunnel.
"Um?"
Linsey looked behind her curiously.
The area outside the tunnel is now obscured by the accumulation of soil and rocks, making it impossible to discern its original appearance. However, from this vantage point, it's easy to see that the collapse was caused by some external force.
"Deliberately blocked?"
Linsey carefully looked around, and soon a golden-green light caught his attention.
It was a fist-sized piece of ore growing on the tunnel wall.
"..."
Linsey did not act impulsively.
This mine is really strange. He doesn't intend to take anything casually and will do a basic check first.
[Strange Item: Corruption Gold]
The Corruption Poison, which normally cannot infect inanimate objects, was guided by chance to combine with this piece of Essence gold, resulting in an unexpected and miraculous transformation; it can now be used as a material to create other items.
[A rare, mutated ore, with high value.]
"..."
After seeing this attribute description, Linsey didn't even mine the ore immediately.
Because it's in a crevice just below the [Corruption Gold].
He saw several familiar pages.
"This is... the explorer's diary?"
Linsey first took out the paper, which was indeed filled with the familiar aura of Essence.
Strength and courage—those are the skills of explorers.
[Moon Weeping Mountain Range Adventure Log]
October 5th
After traversing the winding mountains, I arrived at the entrance of the South Auspicious Mine.
This place, too, has been invaded by disease, and my skills are issuing a warning; danger and despair permeate the air at this moment.
This isn't Insectoid Tribe; without my supervision, they couldn't maintain the balance of life here...
October 6th
The Law Knight guarding the mines remain on duty, striving to prevent the spread of the plague.
According to him...
The epidemic has spread through the mine shafts, and anyone who goes in is doomed.
I want to go in and take a look.
October 7th
The interior of the mine is intricate and complex, with the rock textures displaying an unusual beauty under the firelight. However, the wood used to secure the tunnels is rapidly decaying under the corrosive effects of disease.
Faintly, it seemed as if a wail was coming from below?
October 8th
I almost got infected, so I had to evacuate and recuperate.
However, after this exploration, the terrain of the mine below has become connected with my exploration skills.
Next time, I will definitely find the most accurate and fastest route.
Perhaps some people can still be saved...
October 10th
"Since you've already gone down there once, don't you know what's going on inside?"
The Law Knight guarding this place asked me a question.
How could I not know?
Disease, suffering, death.
So I shouldn't go; it's too dangerous there.
But there are some things that, even if you know them, you still have to go and see for yourself; it's something you absolutely must do.
The difference between doing it and not doing it is huge.
As for the principles upheld by the Law Knight, guarding the blockade is indeed the right thing to do for the whole world.
But for the living people below...
October 12th
The Law Knight were right; none survived.
I...
I cannot erase the impact of the epidemic on life.
However, we can try to guide the disease in the mine into this piece of gold that has been fused with the Essence.
Then, by completely sealing off this tunnel, this place should be able to return to normal someday.
The frosty moon hangs above.
May you light the way home for those unfortunate souls.
—On this journey, I have been here, I have seen, and I have tried my best.
"..."
"Oh, it was him."
Linsey was filled with emotion.
From the Insectoid Tribe to this abandoned gold mine.
Although he only had observations from two places, it was enough for him to be certain that the unknown explorer was a respectable person.
And the problems with this gold mine, and everything that happened there, are thus revealed.
Just like the Insectoid Tribe.
The gold mine was also attacked by a plague of Corruption Poison.
Unable to resolve the problem, the Law Knight guarding the area could only impose a lockdown to limit the spread of the plague.
As for this explorer...
After a perilous journey, he ventured deep into the ore, only to find everyone already dead. He could only rely on his experience with the Insectoid Tribe to try and contain all the plague within the gold ore.
Now, several decades have passed.
The mine was purified, and hope was conveyed to Linsey in the same way.
Now that things have come to this, Linsey has no reason to hesitate.
Click—
He took out his Meteorite Pickaxe and struck the wall. The Corruption Gold immediately loosened and fell, which Linsey managed to put into his bag.
Then it was shoved onto the Workbench.
[1 Corruption Gold + 3 Advanced Dark Gem + 1 High-Grade Wood = Corruption Poison Staff]
[1 Corruption Gold + 3 Advanced Metal + 5 Special Metal + 1 Advanced Dark Gem = Plague Sword]
[1 Corruption Gold + 3 Dragon Fangs + 3 Advanced Gem = Poison Dragon Summoning Staff]
[1 Corruption Gold + 15 Titanium Alloy + 1 Advanced Gem Powder = Corruption · Erosion · Plague Bullet]
[1 Corruption Gold + 1 Dead Soul Insect + 3 Corruption Moss = Aberration Potion]
"..."
This concept of gathering and transforming highly toxic substances into advanced minerals.
Linsey felt extremely dangerous just looking at the items it could synthesize and create.
Moreover, some of the statistical data happen to be able to be manufactured immediately!
"Tsk—"
"Another multiple-choice question?"
Linsey looked hesitant.
But just then, another idea suddenly popped into my head.
The Insectoid Tribe's disease problem can be treated with diluted Night-Shining Ramie Mushroom, but there is still no solution for the earth's infection.
But this piece of gold is different!
It was originally a product obtained by absorbing the Corruption Poison. As long as it is transported back and placed together with the explorer's notes, it will be fine.
The original purification effect might also be useful in the Insectfolk Canyon!
"Right!"
"You absolutely have to try it!"
Linsey looked overjoyed.
Having made his decision, he prepared to leave this Hidden Space and return to the main body of the mine tunnel.
Overall, there was a lot of good news today.
They not only obtained new materials, confirmed the safety of the gold mine, but also discovered the possibility of Purify the Earth.
We've returned with a full load!
Linsey retraced his steps, finding the cave he had dug when he entered, and reinforced the surrounding structure to prevent the tunnel from collapsing.
And it was on his way home.
In the Attribute Panel, a new line of text suddenly appeared in the attribute description of the [Real-Time Strategy] module.
[Trade Route: 1/1]