The abandoned mine is located northwest of Magnolia.
When Lin Yuan arrived that day, the client was already waiting outside the closed mine tunnel. The client was the former person in charge of the mine, and there was a box of magical parts that hadn't been moved in time next to him.
"There are three underground levels, with at least twelve shelled beasts," the person in charge said, pointing to an old map. "The support structure on the west side of the second level has rotted away, and a ore Crush is sealed on the third level. It can kill the monsters, but the mine tunnels must not collapse, nor can the equipment be damaged."
How much compensation will be deducted for damage?
"Deducted according to the repair cost."
Lin Yuan put away the map and entered the mine tunnel alone.
A damp smell wafted towards us. The abandoned tracks were buried under rubble, and the wooden supports were missing pieces at intervals, their surfaces bearing the fine marks of crustaceans gnawing at them.
Lin Yuan extended his spatial perception underground.
The twelve silhouettes were scattered in different mine tunnels, with the largest one lying on the west side of the second level. Every time it moved, the nearby supports swayed.
You can't use Roar here, nor can you directly cut through the mine tunnels.
Lin Yuan pulled out the " Nameless " and started from the first layer.
The hard shells of ordinary armored beasts are enough to deflect pickaxes, but they cannot stop the sword blades that pierce through the gaps in their joints. Lin Yuan did not confront them head-on, but instead drew his sword each time the beast turned around or raised its forelegs, cutting off its mobility at the thinnest point.
The first floor quickly quieted down.
Upon entering the second level, he did not immediately approach the largest one. The three supports on the west side were already tilted, and the shelled beast's back was almost touching the crossbeam. If he attacked it directly, it might collapse the entire mine tunnel while struggling.
Lin Yuan picked up a piece of ore containing iron filings and threw it toward the other side of the path.
The armored beast smelled the metallic scent and immediately looked up to give chase. Just as its massive body left the support structure, Lin Yuan appeared beside it. The Nameless Sword swept across its limbs, finally stopping at the gap in its neck armor.
The armored beast crashed to the ground, but did not hit any support structure.
The remaining monsters caused no trouble either. When Lin Yuan found the last three on the third floor, they were gnawing at the outer shell of the sealing equipment. He tapped the rails with his sword sheath to lure them away one by one, and then dealt with them one by one.
In the evening, the person in charge led a team into the mine tunnel for inspection.
All twelve crustaceans were removed, and the supports, tracks, and storage equipment remained intact. The only new traces were a few sword tip scratches left on the ground.
The person in charge signed the task sheet on the spot and handed Lin Yuan an envelope containing a reward of 800,000 J.
When I returned to Magnolia, the agency was still open.
Mira was standing outside the door waiting for him.
"How did you know I was coming back today?" Lin Yuan asked.
"The mine isn't far from here." She glanced at the envelope in his hand. "The full payment?"
"Um."
"Then let's go look at houses."
The agent led the two to the southeast side of town. The gate was rusty and made a long scraping sound when pushed open. The yard was overgrown with weeds, and a broken-legged bench lay against the wall.
Lin Yuan first inspected the outer wall and the yard. The yard wall was sturdy enough, and the ground was flat, so even if he couldn't control his strength while practicing his sword, it wouldn't immediately affect the neighbors.
Mira walked straight into the house.
She first opened all the windows on the first floor, then turned on the kitchen water pipe. The water was initially rusty, but quickly returned to clear. The stove could be lit normally, and the flue was not blocked.
There was a leak in the roof on the second floor, and light-colored water stains were left on the floor. The two windows could not be closed properly, and the lock on the storage room door was rusted shut.
"It can all be fixed." Mira finished inspecting the last corner of the wall. "The main structure is fine, and the water supply and stove work. A few roof tiles need to be replaced, and the window frames need to be re-nailed."
The real estate agent standing nearby said, "The used furniture is included in the price. If you decide to buy, the transfer fee is 180,000 J."
The house price is 8.5 million, plus 180,000 in handling fees, totaling 8.68 million.
Lin Yuan originally had 7.92 million. After the 800,000 reward from the mining mission was added, his total was 8.72 million.
After paying all the fees, there will be 40,000 left.
After reading the number he wrote down, Mira said, "It's just enough."
"After paying, there's only 40,000 left. What about the roof?"
"I'll fix it myself."
Where's the furniture?
Lin Yuan looked down at the few dusty old tables and chairs downstairs. "They're still usable."
Mira was silent for a moment. "It's clear you only considered how to buy the house, not how to live afterward."
"I'll take on more missions later."
The answer was so obvious that Mira couldn't find a way to refute it for a moment.
Lin Yuan walked from the first floor to the second floor, and finally opened the window facing the courtyard. From here, he could see the roof of the guild in the distance, and when the wind was right, he could even hear the noise coming from the hall.
He went back downstairs and returned the house plans to the real estate agent.
"We'll handle the formalities tomorrow."