Ch. 283Moving Mountains of Gold, Uninvited Guests
- Key events: The group discovers that all thirty ten-thousand-year Evil Spirit Orcas yielded Spirit Bones—a startlingly high drop rate. Chen Ming explains that the orcas’ strong bloodlines, rich diet, and communal care account for their unusual quality, while their coordinated hunting and loyalty make them extremely dangerous to hunt. This shallow-water encounter was rare, and Qian Daoliu’s overwhelming strength made it possible to defeat the pod. Chen Ming begins harvesting the corpses, whose Spirit Bones, Whale Rubber, flesh, blood, and bones are all valuable resources. After more than two hours of work, he has stored the giant bodies when a group of unexpected visitors arrives.
- Character developments: Qian Daoliu is astonished by the Spirit Bone yield and briefly considers hunting more orcas for their rewards, but accepts Chen Ming’s warning about the risks. Chen Ming demonstrates both his knowledge of the creatures and his practical, resource-minded approach, viewing their remains as ingredients for large-scale medicinal production.
- Character interactions: Qian Daoliu questions Chen Ming about the orcas’ Spirit Bones and whether they could be hunted for profit. Chen Ming explains their social behavior, strength, scarcity, and threat, tempering Qian Daoliu’s enthusiasm. The chapter ends with Chen Ming’s harvesting interrupted by unknown guests.
- Themes: Nature’s bounty can be immense, but exploiting it carries danger; strength and cooperation make the orcas formidable. The chapter also emphasizes the value of preparation and knowledge, and the vast material wealth contained in powerful Spirit Beasts.