The Poison Swamp Ruins Excavation Plan [Seeking Subscriptions]

Zong Shen had no intention of being too gentle with Little Blackie.

Violence had to be tamed with equal violence.

"Gulp..."

Little Blackie's long neck bobbed as it swallowed.

It looked at the [Dragon-Slaying Greatsword], then at Zong Shen.

Recalling Zong's usual conduct over the past few days, Little Blackie decisively chose to back down.

"M-My Lord..."

"Please put that greatsword down first. We can talk this over properly..."

Little Blackie lay prostrate, pressing its massive head to the ground as it spoke nervously.

The restored [Dragon-Slaying Greatsword (Gold)] instinctively filled it with fear and the scent of death.

This was the intimidation unique to dragon slayers. Even an idiot could tell that this greatsword had once slain a true dragon, or it would not have terrified it so badly.

Seeing Little Blackie submit, Zong Shen did not pursue the matter further.

"Little Blackie, I'm planning to excavate the ruins in the Poison Swamp today. You'll need to cooperate."

Zong Shen got straight to the point.

Hearing this, Little Blackie hurriedly rose and flapped its wings into the air, vacating the dragon nest.

Under its command, those followers also returned to their respective nests.

Zong Shen did not stand on ceremony. He directly dug out the [High-grade Poison Bead (Orange)] that had been producing the poisonous mist.

This thing had a passive effect called [Toxic Release], which could slowly release toxins into the surrounding air. It was the fundamental reason the Poison Swamp produced poisonous mist.

Zong Shen had placed it here previously to maintain the poisonous mist and prevent other lords from entering.

But now, the poisonous mist was clearly a major obstacle to exploration and excavation.

Although he had already asked Vereesa to apply to Maryl in advance for antidote potions and pills, that was not a long-term