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Chapter 22 Lessons from the Book

Manipulating Lisa's body, Syndicate frowned and looked around at the huge underground cave covered by the glowing fungus. With the electromagnetic fine-tuning of muscles, life energy gathered, and the focal length of the girl's eyes began to shrink and transform at an inhuman speed. In just a moment, Lisa's eyes became an extraordinary organ comparable to a high-precision telescope under the action of "current push", and she could see everything from near to far.

In fact, it is not appropriate to use this term now, because in the time of the Colonos world, Lisa and the Flame Demon had already pushed the electric current sent by Joshua to the extreme, and had nurtured a new force through the many trials of Winter Castle. This force can greatly enhance any quality of a person, whether it is hearing, vision, or wrist strength, and the sense of smell can keenly smell all smells within hundreds of meters.

Because they planned to surprise Joshua, the two of them had not told Joshua about this news, nor had they named the power. Now, under the influence of this enhanced current, Syndicate looked at least five kilometers away in this dark underground light environment, but what shocked the Flame Demon was that it had not seen the end of the underground cavity.

"So big?! It seems that it is indeed not an ordinary underground cavity, but it may really be part of what the adults call the "underground world"!"

A slightly strange girl's tone sounded, and you could see that a dark cave was falling from the edge of the underground world, sand and gravel were constantly falling, and the luminous microbacteria around it dimmed. It was the place where everyone had dug too much. Syndicate looked at the end but could only turn his gaze back: "There are fungi, insects, and the ultrasound of bats... There is life here, not a simple dead silent cave."

Just as Syndicate was pondering and analyzing, accompanied by the harsh metal friction of the crackling metal, the first one gradually stood up. Its lower body had originally turned into a huge shield excavator because it was digging a tunnel. Now, the silver steel creeps like a living thing, condensed into a giant body like an armor.

"Click."

As if the sound of a switch being turned on, a pillar of light, like a sharp sword, appeared in the underground world, extending towards the dark space in the distance. The huge one-eyed eye of the first one was releasing a dazzling white light, illuminating the surroundings like a searchlight. It was also scanning the surroundings and observing the situation, but the result was the same as Syndicate judged: this is a huge underground world with invisible ends and a certain vitality.

The high-rise and ground of the rock wall, the luminous microbacteria became dim because of the light of the first one. Countless cockroaches and centipede-shaped insects sneaked into the fungus or into the rock cracks. You could vaguely see large areas of bats in the distance running away from the lights. Syndicate noticed that these bats were smaller than their kind living in surface caves, and their skin was not black, but a kind of dry grayish white. The luminous fungus stuck to the skin of these bats, flashing with different glimmers.

Not far away, there was a surging underground river. The flame demon noticed that the water flow of the underground river was very fast. It adjusted the focal length of its eyes and observed the river water itself: "The water quality is poor, there are many suspended particles, which are relatively turbid, but there are obvious metal particles... Are there mineral veins around it?"

Syndicate also found that there were many underground fish and some strange aquatic creatures in the river. It judged that the river was not a single stream, but part of a huge underground water cycle.

"Bats prey on insects, insects gnaw on fungi. Fungus uses insects and bat corpses as nutrients... and add the underground river not far away, the basic circulation."

This thought flashed in his mind, but the red light in Lisa's eyes was gradually fading away. Syndicate stretched out his hand and pressed it on his forehead, saying helplessly: "Are you awake?"

The next moment, with Lisa's movements stiffened, the red light in the girl's eyes completely dissipated, and the strange tone of the common language also turned into a smooth complaining voice: "Ahhh, I'm so dizzy... I want to vomit!"

"Your physical fitness is not that bad, hold it back."

In Lisa's body, a cold voice sounded, and it turned to communicate with the first number with its spirit: "You can start the preliminary exploration. Be cautious, maybe there is a smart life."

Although there are only fungi, insects and bats on the edge of the underground world, because of the weak ecological chain, the rumored powerful underground monsters should not appear, but if they were wise gray dwarfs and dark elves, there were no so many restrictions. Through the special ability to cultivate fungi and herbs, they could survive anywhere underground.

"Okay, I'll hold it back..."

"Si, sizzling." (Okay, Mr. Syndicate.)

The first person's tone was also very respectful to the Flame Demon, mainly because it sensed a trace of steel power belonging to Qiao Xiuya from the body of the Flame Demon. In addition, the Flame Demon's life experience is indeed richer than it, so the first person has no psychological barriers.

In fact, from another perspective, human relationships have nothing to do with the steel element. As long as the other party is worth learning, it will naturally be full of respect.

Because he had experience walking in the dwarf gathering places for many years, the first one did not shake much. It carried Lisa and Syndicate around slowly. Because of his caution, the three did not go too far, but used the hole where the three fell as the origin to conduct a semicircular exploration.

However, the gains from such a short distance surprised the three of them.

"Aren't these symbiotic with the luminous mushrooms the 'Diran' crystal grass' that has long been extinct!"

From the top of the first person's head, Lisa followed the continuous groove of the first person's body and came to the ground like a slide. She didn't care that she had slashed the luminous microbacteria like bubbles, and the mucus splashed, but came directly to a place that emitted strange magic fluctuations. The dragon girl opened her eyes wide and looked at the light yellow color surrounded by fungi like a guardian queen, with a crystal-like luminous grass, and exclaimed: "The ancient version of the 'Divine Glory Potion', the 'Dragon Blood Poison' and the main material of 'Dragon Blood Poison'! I didn't expect there was actually here!"

The Divine Glory Potion and the Dragon Blood Potion, one can make the body harden in a short time and become indestructible, and the other can make people burst out with extremely strong power in a short time and have no side effects. The Dragon Slaying Poison is just as its name is a poison that is enough to poison the dragon. These potions are extremely difficult to harmonize and are also cherished in substitute materials, so the market price is extremely high. I didn’t expect that there was their main material here.

"Almost extinct."

Inside the girl's body, Syndicate reminded: "There are a small piece of land planted in the rare plant cultivation room of Winter Castle. These plants have too strict requirements on light and magic concentration... I didn't expect that luminous fungi can naturally provide suitable growth space. This is a great discovery that can earn credits."

While speaking, Syndicate used a mental scan to sense similar magic fluctuations around him. He was shocked: "Thirty, forty, sixty, ninety... over a hundred!? This is simply a natural jilaner crystal grass cultivation base!"

"Sizi, sizi!" (Wait, I sensed strange minerals!)

On the side, he was careful not to step on the first place, but he suddenly stopped. It used electromagnetic communication to make a surprise sound: "Si, sizzling...sizzling!" (Ah, this is pyroxene and silver...and moonlight crystal!)

Neither the words Pyroxene and Silver were attracted to have taken out a culture pot and Lisa and Syndicate, who had preserved a jilaner crystal grass, would be able to get at least 750 credits as long as they brought this wild crystal grass back. In addition, they might have a reward of special contributions!

But after hearing the moonlight crystal, the girl instantly raised her head, Lisa turned to look at the first person, and said at the same time as the flame demon: "Really!?"

The first number did not reply. It raised its hand and pointed to a piece of ground not far away. Under a surge of magic, through its natural ability to control earth, stone and metal, the first number laid out all the soil and rocks in a region, leaving only the mineral veins deep underground.

They were beautiful crystals embedded in rocks and silver, shining with silver-blue light.

It is not surprising that the two of them reacted, because whether it is pyroxene or silver, the northern region actually has a lot of reserves. Although silver is cherished and is also a raw material for currency, the greatest value for the Moldavian tribe, which is not poor, may be its own good magic transmission. Needless to say, the cheapest magic material in the world is just a shiny stone. Only the purest radiant crystal can be used as the focus core of the large magic light cannon.

But the moonlight crystal is different... This precious crystal that has been mined on the surface and can only be seen in the underground ore veins of the dwarfs. It usually coexists with the pyroxene veins. It has little effect, but it is all very important. Moonlight crystal is a few substances that can store life energy, holy light and magic at the same time. It has a very high bearing capacity. It can be used as the main engine of large magic machinery and is also the main rune material for advanced magic puppets. A slightly larger magic energy factory, the central control core of its energy transmission system must use moonlight crystal or high-purity glow crystal as raw materials.

"Recently, because the empire is learning Moldavia and popularizing magic energy industrialization, the original reserved Moonlight Crystal inventory was quickly in crisis. The empire even negotiated imports with several large chambers of commerce in Xishan, but the other party's price was very high!"

Because Lisa is a student of Joshua, she often contacts the soldiers through the information terminal and learns about these things from Joshua's casual chats on weekdays. Now she has discovered the veins of the moonlight crystal underground in the north, which is good news for the entire empire!

"Speaking of this, will the crystal grass and moonlight crystal have anything to do?"

Because there are many Jilaner crystal grass growing around the birthplace of the Moonlight Crystal Veins, and the names are somewhat similar, Lisa has some speculations, but neither the First Number nor the Syndicate are experts in this field, so she can only say that there is a certain possibility.

"If it is true, then it is another big discovery. Compared with the common moonlight crystals, the Jilaner crystal grass is really priceless."

But at this point, Lisa, Syndicate and the first one calmed down.

"Do you still want to continue exploring the distance?"

Syndicate said in a deep voice with spiritual communication: "We have gained such a great harvest by just exploring such a small area a few kilometers around. Whether it is the Tyranre Crystal Grass or the Moonlight Crystal Veins, they can bring a lot of money, thousands of credits and special contributions... If we really want to continue exploring the distance, we can continue to walk down the river."

The Flame Demon did not agree with continuing to explore, nor did he say that he would go back immediately. After all, there might be more discoveries in the distance. When they go back and report to the academy, the remaining first wave of gains will be gone. However, it is also a bit dangerous to continue to explore, although according to the current situation, the danger is very minor.

It intends to let Chu and Lisa decide for themselves

"Sizi...sizizi,sizizizi."

(I don't know...but the half mysterious voice in my head became louder and louder, and it continued to call me.)

Squat down slightly and looked down at the dragon girl. The light emitted by the first eye of the first person hit Lisa like a spotlight, but Lisa did not feel uncomfortable about it. The first person said hesitantly: "Sizi. Sizizi, Sizizi." (I want to continue to look. Sister Lisa, where are you?)

"That's more to say."

With the somewhat confused No. 1 full of thoughts, the dragon girl raised her head, opened her eyes wide, and looked at the strong light of the steel giant one-eyed eyes. Lisa said loudly with a righteous look on her face: "Of course I'm going back early and telling Teacher Joshua about this good news!"

In a firm tone, Lisa said in a serious tone that seemed to be her age: "I accidentally discovered a mysterious area with many treasures. Because of curiosity or greed, I kept exploring deeper, and then became crazy and in crisis... This week alone, Miss Ying recommended three similar routines to me!"

What kind of novel is it? How can it become crazy just by exploring it? Because you will fall asleep when you are bored, Syndicate, who did not read books with a girl, silently complained in his heart.

"Humans live on an island called Ignorance in the dark ocean. This ocean is vast and contains endless secrets, but we should not sail too far and explore too deeply unless you are strong enough!" Repeating the content of the book, Lisa's tone was a little emotional: "Since I came to the world of Mycrov and read so many exploration novels and horror stories, Lisa has learned a truth that is, I, Lisa, do not do things that do not match my own strength when I am not strong enough!"

Don’t learn from the tone of an adult! I felt the familiar atmosphere from the girl’s sentences, and Syndicate continued to complain in his heart.

"The mysterious voice in the mind of No. 1, and the mental scan that can block you from Syndicate, are extremely rich but can't see the end, full of unknown underground world. As long as you have some common sense, you will feel unusual... I am not that stupid, just explore such dangerous places alone!"

Lisa's expression was very serious, but she could see a trace of cunning flashing in the eyes of the dragon girl. She continued to say with a righteous look: "What's more, these materials were found underground in Moldavia. In other words, they were all the property of Teacher Joshua. We shouldn't have thought of taking advantage!"

"...Sir, he must be very pleased." Syndicate was speechless, but then it shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Oh, I actually don't recommend continuing to explore, but I didn't expect you to come up with such a reason..."

(However, although the righteous words were too far, Lisa is quite cute like this.)

Running to the feet of the first one, Lisa stood on tiptoe and patted the side of the steel giant's shoes. She said sincerely: "No. 1, digging holes in the ground can be considered entertainment, but now is not the time to play. Be careful of danger and don't be lucky."

"And the voice in your mind is time to talk to the teacher."

"Sizi...sizi, sizi." (Although I'm a little regretful...but I'll listen to you. After I go back, I'll go find an adult.)

Hearing the voice of the dragon girl, the steel giant hesitated for a while, then nodded slowly. It stretched out its hand, held the dragon girl in its palm, and then placed it on top of its head. The first digit stood up, turned around, and walked towards the collapsed hole where they came.

"Boom rumble..." Accompanied by strong noise, the first number, which was converted into the form of a shield excavator, took Lisa and Syndicate and returned on the same path.

...

In the quiet underground world, the glowing fungi flashed with dim light, as the strong light flew away to the distance began to gradually fly back to their familiar nests, and used ultrasound in surprise to explore the traces of the huge outsider.

Crazy...

A strange sound rang out from the underground river.

Black shadows suddenly appeared on the turbulent and turbid underground river surface. These shadows were huge and deep, as if they would naturally absorb the light around them. The surrounding underground fish fled quickly, but they were still swallowed by many by the shadows. Only light blue blood was seen spreading on the river surface.

Crash, accompanied by the sound of water striking, shadows emerged from the water surface. With the help of the light of the surrounding pyroxene and glowing fungi, one can see its true body.

They were huge, iron-black "giant pythons". The scales around these "giant pythons" were pitch black, and their eyes were flashing with light golden light. The "giant python" in the head was chewing a hapless underground fish in his mouth. As the sharp teeth rubbed, light blue blood dripped on the water surface.

Hulala

The giant python slapped the water surface. They looked around, as if they were looking for something. After the giant python in the head swallowed the underground fish into its belly, it climbed onto the river bank and curled up its body. It opened its golden snake eyes widened and observed the abnormal movements of the surrounding space. Due to the perspective, they did not notice that the three unexpected people from the edge of the underground world that were not very coordinated by the surrounding area before returning, intentionally or unintentionally closed the entrance of the cave and dealt with the traces around it.

So after a moment, after a silent communication, the giant pythons returned to the water and continued to swim along the water flow towards the distance.

No one knows they have been here.

No one knew they had been there.

On the other side of the world, Sequoia City, Joshua, who was playing fairy cards with Firestar and Rin in a bar, suddenly received a message.

"What's wrong?"

Reducing his sense of existence and compressing the aura of despair within one centimeter of his body, Joshua and the human alcoholics and dwarves who did not know him were playing a pleasant card draw game. Joshua, who was rarely entertaining with everyone, was missing the game with his friends in his previous life, but was pulled by a firefly and told him that something had happened.

"I'll take a look..."

Walking out of the crowd and coming to the corner of the bar, Joshua held the silver-haired girl's hand, and through the information terminal inside her body and the magic network link in the distance, the warrior understood why the academy was so anxious to contact him.

"Is the underground world? I have never heard of this thing in the north in my previous life. Where did this guy No. 1 dig up?"

After saying this to himself, Joshua pondered for a moment, then said: "Tell them that the exploration mission of the underground cave continues, but the underground world is not in a hurry to explore for the time being. Seal that passage and wait for me to go back to see the situation."

An underground world that can isolate the exploration of spirit and magic?

Slightly narrowed his eyes, Joshua whispered: "It's interesting."

The silver-haired girl standing in front of the warrior was very familiar with what the expression on her master's face meant.

That means that the warriors are really starting to be "curious".
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