"Too bad there are only two layers of outer Defense System."
Gatsby said regretfully.
"Dr. Gatsby, do you mean that the more layers of outer Defense System a Source of Souls has, the greater the value contained within it?"
Mingzhi Guangxiu asked keenly.
"Exactly. According to the Mechanical God Cult's records, as well as relevant materials from the Kindling Human Civilization and Mechanical Human Civilization,
the value contained in a Source of Souls is often directly proportional to the number of layers in its outer Defense System.
The Source of Souls before us has only two layers of outer Defense System. That means the chances of a treasure having formed inside it are almost zero."
Gatsby sighed.
"Huh? So we might come away with nothing but some Soul Crystals?"
Shi Zunhou's eyes widened in surprise.
"Not some. A lot."
Mingzhi Guangxiu couldn't help correcting him.
In his view, it was certainly a pity that no treasure had formed inside this Source of Souls, but at least a hundred Soul Crystals should be guaranteed.
That was already a considerable windfall.
As a successful businessman, Mingzhi Guangxiu understood all too well the dangers of excessive greed.
Compared to the treasure Gatsby had mentioned, whose existence was uncertain, Mingzhi Guangxiu cared more about the batch of Soul Crystals he was about to secure!
"Your Excellency, you may open it.
The remaining layer of milky-white shell isn't very hard. The boarding team can carefully cut it open."
Meanwhile, Gatsby turned to Wang Dong and said respectfully.
Wang Dong was quite pleased with this show of deference, as it meant Gatsby had officially settled into his role.
He nodded to Lieba, who immediately understood and gave the orders.
Soon, several assault boats carrying dozens of boarding team members reached the milky-white sphere. Using various tools,