The Yanghu Ruins have always existed and are not exactly a secret; with a little research, one can easily find records of the Yanghu Ruins.
However, due to the fierce competition for resources among various factions at that time, the Divine Mechanism Civilization naturally established counter-surveillance equipment, making it impossible for those who later arrived at Wuyuan Star to locate the base.
As time passed, the matter of the Yanghu Ruins faded from memory. After all, they were merely remnants of equipment, not worth the enormous expenditure of manpower and resources to search for.
After tens of thousands of years, it is uncertain whether the Yanghu Ruins still exist. The erosion of time and geological changes could have led to their disappearance.
However, more than half a month ago, an explorer found many strange machines and some energy-type ores in the shallow waters of Yang Lake.
At that time, the energy emitted by those ores was astonishing. The explorer took them back for identification, and it turned out they were Geothermal Crystals.
Thus, those interested connected this to the Yanghu Ruins, and rumors began to spread about the reappearance of the Yanghu Ruins. It is unclear how true these claims are, but that is how it went.
Subsequently, the Wuyuan Star Research Alliance issued a confidential mission known as the Yanghu Ancient Ruins Mission. This mission circulated among high-end explorers, and capable individuals flocked to Yang Lake to investigate.
After hearing this, Lin stroked his chin and nodded, saying, "It seems that what’s valuable is that Crystal. You all came here just to find the Crystal. This mission is just a fancy way to look for it—Yanghu Ancient Ruins Mission and all..."
In response to Lin's sarcasm, the three members of the Super Ability Tiger Team looked as if they had been stabbed with a sword, wanting to spit blood. Yet this was indeed a fact they could not refute.
"Yes, we came here for Geothermal Crystals. But if we can find the location of the base, we could strike it rich! Finding any remaining Crystals in that base would be enough for us for a lifetime—no need to do anything like being a Streamer!"
Su Youpeng waved his hands excitedly, seemingly drooling at the thought; he appeared to be daydreaming.
Unexpectedly, the two others beside him nodded vigorously in agreement. Lin Zhi sighed; these three were indeed amusing, dreaming grand dreams of wealth.
"May I ask you three brothers what tools you plan to use to dive down? And what tools will you use to search? Isn’t there counter-surveillance equipment protecting their base?"
Lin tapped on the table to emphasize the focus of their mission. Looking at their expressions, it was clear they couldn't afford advanced submarines!
"Dive? We have luxury diving suits! As for searching, we can use detection equipment. Besides, if the base has been washed into shallow waters, we won't need any fancy equipment; it just depends on luck!"
Lin could only helplessly give Wu Qilong a thumbs up for such reasoning.
This was absurd! With such thinking, they expected to compete with a Hundred-Man Team for missions—what did they think they could rely on?
Perhaps seeing Lin's disdainful expression, Wu Qilong smiled and said, "Brother Lin, don’t worry! We may not have equipment, but neither does their Hundred-Man Team; they just rely on having more people!"
After a while, I came here to complete a mission, but it feels like I'm just scavenging! Coming out to Lindu feels embarrassing!
"Having more people doesn't help; the three of us are lucky. This matter depends on fate!"
Su Youpeng was completely drunk, gesturing and shouting a couple of times before collapsing onto the table and falling into a deep sleep.
With the meal coming to an end, it was clear that things couldn't continue. Lin quickly arranged for the three brothers to return to their rooms, and he went back to his own room to prepare for rest.
...
Dim light enveloped the bedside as Lin fed Energy Block to Edible, ensuring it was full before sending it back to its nest to work on producing bugs. When they reached Yang Lake, they would need these creatures for protection.
The nearby San also benefited from this, continuously munching on canned meat.
"Shitou, is what you said about Yanghu Ruins true?"
Feeling bored earlier, Lin had taken Shitou out of his backpack and shared the story of Yanghu Ruins with him. They chatted about it as a topic of conversation.
"Yes, I suggest you buy a scanning machine in the mall when the time comes. We might be able to locate this Ancient Ruins."
"I don't care about any Ancient Ruins. What's the use of finding that? There are too many people doing missions, which affects my cultivation."
Lin casually tossed the empty can into the trash bin and turned over; he felt a bit sleepy as his eyes began to droop.
"San, once you're full, curl up and sleep. Don't crawl around and disturb my rest..."
Just as Lin finished mumbling, he heard Shitou say, "Hey, don't sleep yet. I just checked; the energy in that Geothermal Crystal belongs to a type of planetary energy and might be absorbed by Star Refinement Magic Art!"
"What!"
Lin Yi sprang up like a carp leaping out of water. He jumped so high that he bumped his head against the ceiling. Rubbing his head, he confirmed with Shitou, "Geothermal Crystal can be used for cultivation? Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"
"I'm guessing so. The energy absorbed by Star Refinement Magic Art is planetary energy; geothermal energy is one type of planetary energy and has very high purity. It should be fine..."
Shitou instantly transformed into a reasoning expert and began reading Lin detailed information about geothermal energy, analyzing its relationship with planetary energy.
Lin listened with a vague understanding. He nodded and said, "Shitou, not bad! I didn't bring anyone else but you; turns out it was the right choice! You really can help out at critical moments!"
After finishing, Lin thought of something and lay back down, saying to Stone, "Turn off the lights, Stone. We need to rest early. We will set off tomorrow morning to find Crystal!"
The events at the Yanghu Ruins made Lin exceptionally excited; he even wore a happy smile while sleeping.
As night deepened, the four in the Gathering Place slept soundly, knowing that only by resting well could they have the energy to search for the Ancient Ruins the next day!
...
On the second morning, as dawn broke in the east, chaos erupted in Lin Ta's inn.
Lin knocked on the door, waking up the three members of the Super Ability Tiger Team. The three, still half-asleep and yawning, were pulled along by Lin as they set off.
Ahead lay a mountainous forest area. The paths were difficult to navigate, and it was easy to get lost due to the dense trees that maintained their primitive state.
There was also a more dangerous factor: poisonous insects and wild beasts began to become active in this forest. Since they were already in the central region, it would be hard to traverse this area without being at least level twenty.
Finally, the anticipated challenge arrived for Lin. He would face not only the temptation of the Yanghu Ruins but also various threats from wild beasts that posed a life-threatening danger.
The four of them packed up and donned their essential gear before diving into the forest. Their figures gradually disappeared among the dense trees, vanishing from sight.
What kind of exciting adventure awaited them?
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